Embrilliance StitchArtist L1 to L3 Machine Embroidery Digitizing Software

Description

StitchArtist Level 3 Upgrade from Level 1
Level 3 is designed for production digitizing and graphic artists. It extends the stitches and properties, as well as a more complete set of vector tools. It features productivity enhancements such as Quick Styles and Stylesheets, as well as a set of Vector functions including Import and Export to .svg and cut files. There are also useful tools such as automatic outlining of stitches and inflate/deflate as well as Magic Wand for lines.
This is an upgrade version to go from level 1 to Level 3. You need to own level 1 first.
If you do not own Level 1, you can simply purchase Level 3 (not this upgrade version).
Welcome to StitchArtist!
StitchArtist is a standalone digitizing software program to create machine embroidery designs from scratch. You start using existing artwork or by ‘drawing with stitches.’ You control the shapes, set the stitch type and properties, and StitchArtist generates stitches for you. When you want to create stitches, that’s what it does.
StitchArtist is a journey many years in the making, and has been designed for ease-of-use and digitizing education. The process of design creation, commonly called ‘digitizing’, requires a skilled person using a specialized tool. StitchArtist is that tool, but it is designed to take the difficulty out of the software, leaving the user to concentrate on their designs.
In a radical departure from the typical digitizing interface, StitchArtist uses a single mode to draw, set stitches, size, edit, rotate, sequence and set properties of design objects. It is easy and intuitive once you know the very basics, which are described in detail in the user guide.
StitchArtist is part of the Embrilliance Platform, therefore it shares one program with other titles, such as Essentials. This means that as you add titles, your features grow without having to switch between programs! StitchArtist is not dependent on another program; you do not need Essentials or Enthusiast, etc. The platform works with any embroidery machine capable of using a file off the computer; it can read and write at least one format that every embroidery machine understands: including all Brother/Baby Lock PES format, Janome JEF and SEW formats, Viking SHV and HUS formats Pfaff PCS and VIP formats, Bernina ART format, Commercial .DST, etc.
StitchArtist comes in levels which suit different skill levels:
Level 3
Level 3 includes Level 1 and Level 2 and is designed for someone who either loves to create designs or works commercially in the embroidery field. This level includes advanced items such as Styles, QuickStyles, an Eyelet tool, Carving lines, graphical operators such as Cut, AND, Union, Flatten, Inflate/Deflate, Re-construct and Break. It also allows for the content within the product to be expanded by publishing Motifs and Embossed effects. Additional controls are available to work how you like. The properties for each stitch type are fully revealed, and operations for vector support, including export, are added; now you can draw .svg and cutting machine designs directly. There’s even a tool to automatically outline existing design stitches..
Easy to work with
Editing outlines is a frequent task when creating designs. StitchArtist is very helpful in this task:
Stitch generation is instant and automatic.
There are no mode changes for selection, editing, coloring, moving, sizing, rotating or adjusting properties.
You can work in any number of display options. No need for a specific one to be used during any process.
Users unfamiliar with Bezier can use a simulated spline system which is easier to teach, and can be helpful in the early instruction process.
Also Included:
Over 200 outlines that can be used in any stitch type, including applique.
Over 150 Motifs for run and fill
Over 50 Emboss patterns
Over 15 Fill Patterns
Already have Embrilliance on your system?If you already have an Embrilliance platform product running, here's all you need to do:
Download the current program version from embrilliance.com/downloads
Add the serial number using the menu Help->Serial Numbers... Type in the serial number and click 'Set'.
Operating systems
Windows XP SP2 and later, OSX 10.58 and later
As of this writing, Windows 10 and Mac OSX Yosemite are the lastest versions of those operating systems.
The Embrilliance platform is compatible with both.
Model: SA310
How do you use StitchArtist?
Most users will begin by importing a background image – some artwork that they want to embroider. Then you create ‘objects,’ which are shapes that will be stitched, over the artwork. You decide the shapes, their order and their stitch properties. Those who are familiar with any modern drawing tool will feel comfortable with StitchArtist as it uses a Bezier model of shaping.
When assigning stitches to shapes, you have freedom to change your mind at any time; any shape can be made into any type of stitch as easily as clicking a button.
Easy to work with
Editing outlines is a frequent task when creating designs. StitchArtist is very helpful in this task:
Stitch generation is instant and automatic.
There are no mode changes for selection, editing, coloring, moving, sizing, rotating or adjusting properties.
You can work in any number of display options. No need for a specific one to be used during any process.
Users unfamiliar with Bezier can use a simulated spline system which is easier to teach, and can be helpful in the early instruction process.
To give you a sample of the comprehensive nature of the properties you can use with stitch objects, here are some examples, all Level 1 unless noted:
Run Stitch Styles:
Single
Double
Bean (up to 9 passes)
Chain
Backstitch (up to 5 passes)
Stemstitch (adjustable width, angle)
Sashiko
Denisty
Pattern (18)
Satin stitch properties:
Pattern
Length, Edge Pad, Reverse pattern
Fringe
Will hold on without topstitching
Contour
Two styles: constant density, fixed line count
Split Stitches
Number of splits (1-5), Max stitch length, Reverse stitch control
Feathering
Inside and Outside, Left and Right independent control
Pull Compensation
Minimum, Percent, Maximum
Gradient
Four styles with density adjust
Underlay
Edge Run, Parallel, Zig-zag. With control of length, inset and density.
Freestanding (Level 2+) for Richlieu bars, etc.
Satin Border
Pattern
Split
Feather
Applique
Line styles
Applique:
E-Stitch, Blanket stitch, Satin
Full control over use of Position and Material
Simulated Fabric fill
Photo fill, with cropped printing for mixed media
Color styles including PES traditional, User-defined and Keep Color for multi-needle machines.
Cut-file saving for Silhouette, Scan ‘n Cut, SVG
Stipple
Four styles with adjustable spacing and stitch length
Can be converted to a Run, and then a Motif Run for virtually unlimited possibilities.
Motif Run / Fill
Combine motifs in a sequence for your own pattern
Full control over each motif size, rotation, mirror
Satin motifs included
Candlewick motifs included
Scale on line (level 2) for a dramatic decorative effect
Freestanding background
Can be used to make lace designs
Can be used under other objects for freestanding support
Single-run style for creating even grids for a quilted look on linings, etc.
Cross Stitch
Open and closed paths supported
Fixed grid so adjacent objects can align
Contour (level 2)
Three styles: Echo outline inward, Echo interior clipped, Echo outline outward
Offset and gradient control
Also Included:
Over 200 outlines added to the library which can be used in your design.
Over 150 Motifs for run and fill
Over 50 Emboss patterns
Over 15 Fill Patterns
Read the manual
There is a PDF and online help of the manual for the Embrilliance Platform, which includes a lengthy StitchArtist volume. You can find the links at:
http://embrilliance.com/downloads
How do you use StitchArtist?
Most users will begin by importing a background image – some artwork that they want to embroider. Then you create ‘objects,’ which are shapes that will be stitched, over the artwork. You decide the shapes, their order and their stitch properties. Those who are familiar with any modern drawing tool will feel comfortable with StitchArtist as it uses a Bezier model of shaping.
When assigning stitches to shapes, you have freedom to change your mind at any time; any shape can be made into any type of stitch as easily as clicking a button.
Easy to work with
Editing outlines is a frequent task when creating designs. StitchArtist is very helpful in this task:
Stitch generation is instant and automatic.
There are no mode changes for selection, editing, coloring, moving, sizing, rotating or adjusting properties.
You can work in any number of display options. No need for a specific one to be used during any process.
Users unfamiliar with Bezier can use a simulated spline system which is easier to teach, and can be helpful in the early instruction process.
To give you a sample of the comprehensive nature of the properties you can use with stitch objects, here are some examples, all Level 1 unless noted:
Run Stitch Styles:
Single
Double
Bean (up to 9 passes)
Chain
Backstitch (up to 5 passes)
Stemstitch (adjustable width, angle)
Sashiko
Denisty
Pattern (18)
Satin stitch properties:
Pattern
Length, Edge Pad, Reverse pattern
Fringe
Will hold on without topstitching
Contour
Two styles: constant density, fixed line count
Split Stitches
Number of splits (1-5), Max stitch length, Reverse stitch control
Feathering
Inside and Outside, Left and Right independent control
Pull Compensation
Minimum, Percent, Maximum
Gradient
Four styles with density adjust
Underlay
Edge Run, Parallel, Zig-zag. With control of length, inset and density.
Freestanding (Level 2+) for Richlieu bars, etc.
Satin Border
Pattern
Split
Feather
Applique
Line styles
Applique:
E-Stitch, Blanket stitch, Satin
Full control over use of Position and Material
Simulated Fabric fill
Photo fill, with cropped printing for mixed media
Color styles including PES traditional, User-defined and Keep Color for multi-needle machines.
Cut-file saving for Silhouette, Scan ‘n Cut, SVG
Stipple
Four styles with adjustable spacing and stitch length
Can be converted to a Run, and then a Motif Run for virtually unlimited possibilities.
Motif Run / Fill
Combine motifs in a sequence for your own pattern
Full control over each motif size, rotation, mirror
Satin motifs included
Candlewick motifs included
Scale on line (level 2) for a dramatic decorative effect
Freestanding background
Can be used to make lace designs
Can be used under other objects for freestanding support
Single-run style for creating even grids for a quilted look on linings, etc.
Cross Stitch
Open and closed paths supported
Fixed grid so adjacent objects can align
Contour (level 2)
Three styles: Echo outline inward, Echo interior clipped, Echo outline outward
Offset and gradient control
Also Included:
Over 200 outlines added to the library which can be used in your design.
Over 150 Motifs for run and fill
Over 50 Emboss patterns
Over 15 Fill Patterns
Read the manual
There is a PDF and online help of the manual for the Embrilliance Platform, which includes a lengthy StitchArtist volume. You can find the links at:
http://embrilliance.com/downloads
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: What is it?
StitchArtist is a multi-level approach to machine embroidery design creation software. It has the easiest user interface that we have seen or could imagine. It makes the normally difficult process of design creation easier. It won't make you an expert overnight, but you'll be able to use it quickly and as you grow in your skills you'll be creating designs more easily than ever before. It is designed to go hand-in-hand with embroidery digitizing instruction, so that you can learn to create with lots of people offering inspiration and guidance.
It uses a normal Bezier interface for drawing, and a simple spline mode for those who are afraid of Bezier. It let's you draw, create stitches, sequence, set entry and exit points, edit, move, size, rotate, adjust properties all within one mode. No switching around or clumsy tool selection.
Q: Does it stand alone?
StitchArtist is part of the Embrilliance Platform, so it works together with other Embrilliance products in that platform.
Q: Do I need Essentials or Enthusiast?
It does not require Essentials, Enthusiast or any other Embrilliance title.
Q: Can I upgrade?
It does not do what Essentials or Enthusiast do. They are their own products. Please don't ask about 'upgrading' from Essentials; you can do that -- purchase StitchArtist. If you don't have Essentials, what do you do? Purchase StitchArtist. See how easy we've made it!
Q: I need Mac and Windows versions. Do I pay extra?
You can if you want to, but your license for Embrilliance products includes the Mac and Windows versions, mix and match, on as many computers as you own.
Q: How do I move it from one computer to another.
There is no dongle. You don't need to worry about any of that nonsense. Please don't share. If you do and we notice, we have to deactivate the serial number, and that would be a shame.
Q: How much is it?
Visit our store at embrilliance.com/store
Q: What machines is it compatible with.
Virtually every embroidery machine on the planet can read one of the file types the platform can write. The only machine limits are those where the software needs to run the machine directly. Even then, in their software you can load the files created in the platform.
Q: If I buy Level 1 today, and want Level 2 in the future will there be an upgrade?
No, you're stuck. Kidding! Naturally we will have an upgrade process.
Q: Can I trade in my other software?
If you don't want it, neither do we, no matter how much it used to be worth.
Q: How does it compare to (insert brand here).
We don't know because we can't figure out how to use that program. They're too hard to use and too expensive for us to bother with.
Q: How do the levels compare?
We have written an extensive product comparison document that flags all the features we could think of. It's a PDF download on the embrilliance.com/downloads page, titled PDF Manual. There is so much going on, that a simple checklist would be lengthy. We'll be making an effort to pare it down, though.
Q: Will there be more levels?
Yes. If you read carefully, you will find there are hints as to what they might contain.
Q: Can it convert a photo of my cat?
No, this is not a photo-stitch product. There are plenty of those out there.
Q: Can this convert a logo?
No. This is not an automatic digitizing product. There is no such thing as 'conversion' from an image. Autodigitizing folks have been working hard at that for years, and the results are okay for simple images perhaps, or a one-off creation. But there is no substitute for a skilled user with solid design creation software.
Q: Does it run on iPad?
No. iPad is not a Mac. And iPad is missing a mouse, which would make it very difficult to edit outlines.
Q: Windows 8.1?
Yes. Just don't buy a Surface RT, which is not an Intel tablet. The Surface Pro is.
Q: OSX Yosemite?
Sure. We will be current with Mac OSX for the foreseeable future.
Q: Are updates free forever.
If we fix something, yes. If we add a feature, maybe. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. When they change the name and now you have to pay, its a bit deceptive. Caveat emptor. Over the 15 years our company has been making embroidery software we've had one paid upgrade to an existing product when going from Windows '95 to Windows Vista, which was a total rewrite and we added whole sections to the program.
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We offer a 30 day FULL SATISFACTION & MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! If you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please contact us for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) request within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the order. The order must be returned to our warehouse within 14 calendar days of the issuance of the RMA. We will not accept returns without a RMA. All returned merchandise must be packed in the original, unmarked packaging including any accessories, manuals, documentation and registration that shipped with the product. Return and expedited shipping and handling fees are not refundable. If the return is the consequence of our error or a defective item then we will provide a prepaid shipping label for you.
Please note that the return for the following products is not permitted due to manufacturer’s policy, unless still sealed and/or unopened: Embroidery Software, Hardware, Embroidery Designs and Instant Downloads.
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