Auto-digitizing with Photo Flash

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Use Auto-Digitizing > Photo Flash to create embroidery designs directly from photographs.

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Use Mode > Tag as Photo Flash to convert photos to Photo Flash embroidery from CorelDRAW Graphics.

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Use Auto-Digitizing > Crop Bitmap to crop bitmap artwork for use with auto-digitizing.

Use Photo Flash to create embroidery from photographs or other images, color or grayscale. Photo Flash designs consist of rows of stitches of varying spacing settings. The effect resembles the output of a line printer. The technique can be used for keepsakes and mementos, as well as commercial embroidery.

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To create embroidery with Photo Flash...

1Scan or insert the photo you want to use. For best results, use crisp images with well-defined subjects and strong contrasts. See Loading bitmap artwork for details.

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2Size and/or crop the image for its intended purpose. See Preparing photos for auto-digitizing for details.

3Select a thread color and, with the image selected, click the Photo Flash icon to access object properties. The Object Properties > Special tab gives you control over settings such as grain or orientation, stitch angle, density or ‘resolution’, as well as background contrast.

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4Click the Apply (tick) button at the bottom of the Object Properties docker. The software analyzes the photo and generates a single monochrome stitch object which resembles the output of a line printer. If the image has a transparent background, Photo Flash ignores it.

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5Turn off the image – press D – for a better view.

To adjust Photo Flash settings...

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To adjust stitch settings...

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Tips...

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