Grids, rulers & guides

Click View > Show Grid to show or hide the grid. Right-click for settings.

Click View > Show Rulers and Guides to show or hide rulers and guides. Right-click for settings.

Click View > Snap to access ‘snap’ toggles – snap to grid, snap to guides, and snap to objects.

When you digitize embroidery, accuracy is everything – stitch paths, spacing, and alignment all affect how a design runs on-machine and looks on fabric. Grids, rulers, and guides give you a precise visual framework so every point you place is deliberate and repeatable.

Used together, grids, rulers, guides, and snap give you a disciplined layout environment that translates directly into cleaner paths, fewer edits, and more professional stitchouts.

Benefit

Importance

Speed with confidence

Snap reduces micro-adjustments, so you place clean points the first time.

Consistent spacing

Keep satin widths, column offsets, and object gaps uniform across the design.

Perfect symmetry & repetition

Mirror motifs, tile repeats, or border elements on exact intervals.

Production accuracy

Align to hoop templates and fabric grain – reduce registration issues and trims.

Editable by design

A stable framework makes later edits predictable – no compounding misalignments.

Usage tips

3Choose a grid spacing that matches the task – e.g. 1 mm for fine detail, 5–10 mm for layout.

3Adjust display colors for contrast against your artwork or fabric preview.

3Set a reference point early – design center or hoop origin – and work outward.

3Use the Snap options on the View toolbar to help place points and objects with absolute accuracy while digitizing. Hold Alt to temporarily override when you need free placement.