Use jumps as connectors

	Use Docker > Object Properties to toggle the Object Properties docker on/off. Use it to set jumps as connectors.
	Use View > Show Functions to toggle display of machine functions such as trims and tie-offs.

You can use automatic jumps as connectors between embroidery objects. Jumps move the frame from one part of the design to another without needle penetrations. You generally need to tie-off and trim the connecting thread.

To use jumps as connectors...

1Click the Object Properties icon and select the Connectors tab.

2Select a connector method:

Option

Function

After object

Adjust connectors immediately following the current object.

Inside object

Adjust connectors joining components of lettering objects or motif runs. This setting also applies to disconnected parts of branched objects. It does not apply to segments within an object.

3Select Jump and enter a distance for each frame movement. Shorter jump values generally improve stitch quality and reduce wear on the machine but may increase stitch-out time.

4Adjust trims and ties as required:

Option

Function

Trim after

You can choose to turn off automatic trimming, to always trim connecting stitches, or to trim only when the connecting stitch is longer than a specified value.

Tie in

Tie-in stitches are inserted at the start of objects to prevent stitches from unraveling. You generally use them when the previous connector is trimmed.

Tie off

With trims, stitches need to be tied off so the thread can be trimmed without unraveling. Select between automatic tie-off methods to set preferred default.

Tip: You can also digitize jumps manually using the Penetrations function.