Whats New In Core! 

Both MAC and PC versions are completely new and contain the following features

New interface.  

This update introduces a new more modern interface. Don't worry, we didn't change it all around, Current Core users will still be able to easily find everything. We just cleaned it up and modernized it a bit.

The General Options has be re arranged to a Tab style interface. As shown at the right

Auto Save.  Core now implements an Auto Save function , In the event of power loss etc.. you wont have to worry about loosing all the work you have done. Enable Auto Save in the General Options

New icons for the Right Side Pane

 With the addition of the new Effects Function, the right side container was getting crowded with the text descriptions. So, we added new icons to switch between different controls.

New View Options:

The View Options are available from the Select Mode , Right Click, Select View as shown in the image below.

Lock /  Unlock. You can now choose to Lock or Unlock ass items in the design from the View Menu.  This is much easier than clicking all the individual locks in the sequence view

 

Filter Option:

 Show / Hide Color:

  We have added a Color Selection to the Filter view option. You can still Show/Hide colors from the sequence view as before.

 But now you can also choose to show or hide color from the Filter View.

The Filter Options automatically updates the Lock and Eye icons in the Sequence View Pane

New Ready Access to Special Files

We simplified the the opening and saving of special files such as Styles, Motifs etc..

Access directly from the File >>Special Files menu item

The system will automatically direct you to the proper folder location.

Multi File Select for Batch Conversion

The Batch File Converter has been improved to allow selection multiple formats during your batch conversion process.
This will greatly speed up the process of converting your old files.

New Fill Types


"Raised" Fill Type for Satin and Classic Satin (Platinum Level)

This Fill Type creates multi passes through the satin column resulting in a raised look to the stitching, This was the original way that digitizers created the raised stitching effect before there was such a thing as puffy foam.
 

In this image you can see the 3 passes that make up the Raised Fill method. We have changed the color in the image to make them easier to identify. The actual embroidery will be one color. 

This effect gives a nice appearance, though, it is not as raised as the foam embroideries.

The resulting embroidery file will have a significantly higher stitch count than standard embroidery, However, Puff embroidery also has a higher stitch count due to the the extremely high densities required to cut and cover the foam material.

The Raised method stitch counts will be similar to the Foam design, without the added labor of placing and removing the foam
 

"Radial Fill" for Complex Fill  (Platinum Level)

Radial fill uses a a new method of filling basic shapes. This method is not intended for  complex shapes or shapes with holes.

Radial fill continually stitches in a radial fashion like spokes on a wheel.

Radial Fill accepts any of the fill stitching stitch types to produce unique effects.
The Image below shows the different looks that can be achieved just by changing the stitch type

Use Radial fill  to make unique decorative fills in items such as flowers, circles, and other shapes.

In this example We created a simple flower shape and a circle of radial fill with an outline using the rope double.

Radial Fill can also be used for dimensional shading, such as globes

Create 2 layers, and make the second layer radial . Activate Shape Edit and move the Magenta center point around the second layer to get unique shading effects

 

New Tools for Creating Free Standing Lace Designs (FSL)

Free Standing Lace  designs are created by stitching on water soluble backing, instead of fabric. After the backing is washed away the resulting design that is left is a lace like piece of embroidery that is truly unique.

There are several very good tutorials on the Internet that describe this process. Search for the term "Free Standing Lace"

Core now has 2 new tools for creating these types of designs. Although developed specifically with FSL in mind, you can use these filling methods for normal embroidery also

New Grid Fill:  (Platinum)
 

Grid Fill produces lattice stitching in your complex fill. This was developed for Free Standing Lace, but had many other uses from universal underlay, to Chenille,  to whatever you can think up.

Would make a great base for stitching on carpet  or other heavy pile materials

 New Running Stitch Fill Types (Platinum)

Fill types for running stitches have been added to include 3 new "types"
These Fill Types were developed primarily for Free Standing Lace, but can be used in any embroidery where a bolder run stitch is desired.

The Fill Types are Double Rope and Triple Double Rope as shown below.

Effects.

Effects are shortcuts to produce stitch effects. This makes it much easier  than trying to remember the process to create the special effects that you can produce with your Core Program

Depending on your level, different effects will be available to you.

Effects are available once an item or items have been selected with the Shape tool

Once selected, you can quickly select the effect you want to apply to the item(s)

You can convert between tools (Satin->Complex Fill->Run Stitch->Artwork)
 

When converting from Complex fill to Satin, the Outline will be displayed, the operation will automatically switch to the Shape mode allowing you to place angle lines, split lines etc...

GOLD Level Users will have access to the Convert to Run Stitch, Artwork and Text Border
 

Text Effects

 Text Effects greatly simplify the process of producing a Border stitch, an Outline or Glow Effect

To create a Text Effect Use the Select tool, Click on the Text and select the desired Effect.

You can reselect the text afgain to apply another effect, for instance,

Apply the Border effect, then re-select the text and apply the Outline effect

Improvements in Magic Wand and Auto Digitize

We have improved the function of the Magic Wand to get even better results. Your results will be smoother and more accurate than ever.

Auto Digitize has been extended to read direct vector information from vector files

Auto Digitize selective sections  of vector artworks imported into the program, or current design

Example:
In this example we are using a piece of SVG vector art



Assuming that we do not need the yellow flower parts, We can select only the stems and leaves from the Sequence list

Click Auto Digitize  Core will create those segments

now, just drag, flowers from the library to make a new design
 

New and improved Name Drop

Name Drop is an optional module, if you do a lot of repetitive names , it is a great tool.
This update contains improvements to the name drop module. If you already have name drop, these will be automatically added

Name Drops
The Name Drops option has been improved to allow more flexibility  when creating your name drops

Name drops can be created in 2 different fonts.
Name drops can be saved as template files for easy recall

Name drops can be used with straight lines or arcs, or monograms

Step 1

Create your text (1 or 2 lines) in any way you want, Choose Font, Color, Alignment, Embroidery settings , whatever you want.
If you are doing 2 lines, with different fonts, sizes etc.. Create them separately as shown  in the image

Step 2
Select the 2 lines of text and click Name Drops from the Tools menu
Core will populate the first  name drop with Line1 and Line 2 text, This is just to generate the preview and provide you with guidance.
You will enter your names  for each name drop you want to create

Example:


Click Any line and press Preview to preview

Click Create to send to the working canvas

You can also include a design with your name drop , the design, known as a Decor, can be placed left, right or center 
There are a few sample decors in the system for you to test with, however, if you select a design with your name drop selection , Core will automatically add the design as a decor (into the decor library) for you to use

Once you have clicked Create, the name drop file will be sent to the working screen

It will look a little like a jumbled mess at this point, because all the names are centered on top of one another

You can scroll through the names , by activating Text mode and clicking any line of text. Hold down the CTRL Key and press Page Up, or Page Down.
Core will automatically ghost out all the other items and display only your selection, where you can make further adjustments (kerning) if you like

Hint:
To show all the names again, Activate Select , Right Click>>View>>Show All
You do not need to show all  in order to save, Core will save all your names

Once you are satisfied you can save the file, or send to the machine.

Examples:
Name drop Monograms, with monogram Decor

Name Drop with a Logo

Create Custom Patches

New Module: Name Patches
Further enhance the Name Drop functionality with an all new add on,
Name Patches!
Many people purchase pre made patches and use these to stitch names.


 

Copyright © 2020 image makers