need help combining 2 designs

[samme]

I have taken 2 designs and layered them and need to take out some stitching that shows below the outline of the 2nd design. any pointers? i know it can be done but do ya think I can remember how!? Thank you!!

[Judy]

Depending on the format of how it was originally designed, you may first need to change the part you want to edit out, by selecting it, then right mouse click and select "Change object to wireframe". After that, just click and delete.

HTH,
Judy

[Rod or Sharon]

Samme,

Remember the "Subtract Elements" icons I showed you?

This only works on "fills" not columns. Select two fill elements in the project tree. A little set of blue and red balls will light up in the tool bar....this is in Ver7. I believe Ver9 put them under a drop down list in "Objects"...will have to check on that one....anyway "Right" click on the red/blue(Subtract Element) icon and this will allow you to set an overlap. then "Left click on the red/blue(Subtract Element) icon and bingo, the stitches are cut out.

For the rest of the design, as far as column stitches go, using the split element, and delete will allow you to delete sections of unwanted satin stitches.

When overlapping two designs and using these tools, it is best to select all of one design and move it in the project tree to combine the two designs into one. Kind of a pain with lots of color changes but sometimes it is the only way.

As Judy says, sometimes wireframing is necessary also....depends on the designs..

Rod Springer
Amaya Tech & Trainer

[samme]

eewww!! Thank you! I knew you could help me do it! I'm gonna go try it right now!! I love this site. You are all so useful!!!hehehe have a great day!
Samme