Manual hoop selection

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Click Hoop > Show Hoop to turn hoop display on or off. Right-click to change hoop settings.

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Click Hoop > Hoop Options to configure hoop lists, change hoop position settings, and define custom hoops.

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Click Zoom > Zoom to Hoop to view entire hoop in the design window.

From your My Hoops list, you can manually select your preferred hoop. Generally you will want to select the smallest hoop which will accommodate your design. This will hold the fabric tight while stitching.

To select a hoop manually...

1Open your design and click the Show Hoop icon. The current hoop is displayed. It may be too big or too small for your design.

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2Select a hoop from the My Hoops droplist. Configure the list to include only those hoops you currently have available for use via the My Hoops function.

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Usage tips...

3Click the Zoom to Hoop icon, select View > Zoom > Zoom to Hoop or press Alt+0 to view the entire hoop in the design window.

3The Show Hoop toggle on the Hoop toolbar does not control hoop display in the production worksheet. There is a separate Hoop checkbox control in the Print Options dialog to control this.

3Optionally, turn on the Hoop Template display via the Options dialog or View menu. The template may be used to help position your design within the hoop.

3You can include the hoop template in the production worksheet. This allows you to cut out the printed design and align it within the hoop. Use the template markings to align it to physical hoop template.

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3Display grids, rulers & guides

3Scroll options

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