Digitize the entire backdrop image automatically using Auto Stitch Image. You can change the stitch type manually later as required.
1Prepare your image as necessary. Use a third party paint program to clean up the image.
2Insert the image using Insert > Drawing File.
3Click the Auto Stitch Image icon and click the image. The Auto Stitch Image dialog opens.
4Select to map the picture colors to:
Current Palette: only colors in the current palette are used.
Specific Thread Chart: only colors in a selected thread chart are used.
5Specify the maximum number of colors to be used:
Option |
Purpose |
Unlimited |
Thread colors will be allocated according to the number of colors in the palette selected in the first dialog. |
Restricted |
Enter the number of colors you want to use. |
Omit background |
select to omit the background color. |
The results display in the preview pane.
6Click OK.
The image is digitized. You may need to touch up some areas manually.
Note: Auto Stitch Image is disabled if no image is loaded.