Wilcom INP is the native file format of Wilcom Computer Embroidery Design software. Wilcom INP designs can be directly converted to EMB files although EmbroideryStudio interprets some of the stitch types differently. This table details how Wilcom INP features are converted to EMB format.
Wilcom INP |
EMB |
Notes |
Auto Spacing |
Auto Spacing |
Values are different. Can be changed before stitching. |
Backtrack/Repeat section/marked |
Separate objects are added. |
Functions are supported correctly. |
Backup Lock |
Satin tie off |
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Borderline Tatami |
Borderline Tatami |
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Borer In/Out |
Borer In/Out |
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CED Block lettering |
Block2 font |
Font can be changed after conversion. |
CED Block, Jump out |
Block2 font |
Manual edits and trimming |
Circle |
Circle |
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ES Cross Stitch |
Paths imported as Run objects only |
Change the stitch type to Motif Run to generate cross stitch. |
Delete Stitch |
Manual only, ignored for other stitch types |
Can be edited |
Family of Curves Split |
Satin, single curve as split line |
Noticeably different from Satin. You can copy imported curve to get multiple curves. Alternating number is ignored. |
Geflecht |
Standard Tatami |
Can be edited |
Matching Tatami |
Non-matching Tatami |
Complex Fill will have matching Tatami. |
Motifs |
Patches |
Normal objects |
Needle In/Out |
End/Begin Jump |
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Other Multihead Machine Functions |
Stop (with info label) |
For example, Insert Appliqué is converted to Stop. |
Program Stitch |
Manual stitch |
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Ring |
Ring |
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Scattered Tatami |
Tatami with random factor applied |
Will look slightly different |
Schiffli Functions |
Stepp/Blatt only, others are ignored |
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Slow/Fast |
Slow/Fast |
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Split Alternate |
Tatami |
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Split Stitch |
Standard Tatami |
Looks different but can be edited |
Tajima style Lock |
Tajima tie off |
OK most of the time |
Tourenblat |
E Stitch |
Looks different, so that it is easy to locate and edit |
Trim/Tie In/Tie Off |
Connector properties |
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Turn fill (spacing measured along shape boundary) |
Turning fill (generally fewer stitches) |
Will look different but can be re-digitized in smaller sections |
Underlays – slant |
Zigzag underlay |
Can be added manually |
Underlays, 3 or 4 layers |
Two underlays only |
Can be edited |