Other machine functions

Other user-selectable functions supported by ES Schiffli include:

Stop function

The software automatically inserts a Stop code at the end of an object if accompanied by a color change. It is generally not explicitly inserted otherwise the Schiffli Arrangement feature will not work. However, if you want the embroidery machine to stop for any special reason during stitching, you can manually insert a Stop function in the stitching sequence. If you normally select Stop functions to change colors, refer to Color Change function.

Tip: Because a Stop function may be inserted for various reasons, you should record its purpose on the production worksheet to assist the machine operator.

Color Change function

Schiffli machines with automatic color changes have specific mechanisms and color change procedures which are different to multihead machines. Color Change functions tell the Schiffli machine to move the frame under the next selected needle. They are automatically inserted when you select a new color from the color palette. You only need to insert manual color change functions if you cannot recolor using the standard method. Color change should be used for both manual re-threading of color change and machines with automatic (RCC) color change. See also Digitizing for RCC Design.

Jump(M) function

Jump(M) functions cause frame movements without needle penetrations and are used to move smoothly from one part of a design to another. Insert Jump(M) functions manually in order to digitize individual jumps or create jump connectors. When digitizing with the Manual input method, you can create jumps manually by right-clicking as you digitize. See Digitize stitches for details.

Note: There are also Begin Jump and End Jump functions as the closest EmbroideryStudio equivalents to the Schiffli Needles In and Needles Out functions. See Begin/End Jump function for details.

Empty Stitch/Jump function

Empty stitch is a tight (zero length) lockstitch used together with, or as an alternative to, tie-in and tie-off stitches. In Schiffli designs, empty stitches are often used in boring to make multiple penetrations. The Empty Jump function instructs the machine to make a single zero-length stitch without needle penetration (jump). This may be used as a marker in the machine file. The Travel by Function tool recognizes and stops on Empty Stitch/Jump functions. A dedicated Empty Function tool is available on the Pointer toolbar. See Machine functions for details.

Tip: The Jump function can be inserted on an Empty Stitch as well as a normal stitch. As an alternative, multiple Empty Jumps can be inserted directly, without having to insert an Empty Stitch first.

Trim function

The ES Schiffli Trim function has two main uses – trimming threads on Schiffli machines equipped with trimmers, and for viewing TrueView™ samples of the final embroidery. In ES Schiffli, jump stitches are assumed to be present only for stitches that will be trimmed. To hide them in TrueView™ display, they must be encoded as Trims. By so doing, you obtain a realistic view of the design as it would appear after manual trimming. If the output format does not include a Trim code, the function is ignored.

Note: Saurer machines, some of which have trimmers, are supported indirectly via SHC (*.PAT). Any movements without stitching can be trimmed according to the user settings on the machine.

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