Thread Catalog
Many users want to use a real color of threads when working with embroidery designs.
Embird provides a Thread Catalog tool that contains pre-defined color palettes.
Custom Thread Catalog
It is possible to define a custom thread palette and include it in Embird
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Using the Thread Catalog
- To select the color of any object in the design, use the table (A).
- To manage a group of preferred (marked) threads, use the column (K) and controls (F).
- To select the primary catalog for exporting and printing project documentation, use the combo box (D).
The meaning of controls is as follows:
A
Table of threads from catalog chosen in combo box (D).
The order of the threads depends on the sorting criterion selected either in the context menu (H) or by clicking on the corresponding column header in the row (C).
B
Selected item. Click any row in table (A) to select color from catalog. Selected color is displayed in box (G).
C
Column content: color swatch, thread code, thread name, selection.
Tapping the header cell of any column will sort the threads by the criteria represented by that column (i.e. color match, number, name, tagged).
The same sort criteria are available via the pop-up button (H).
Double-tapping the column header cell will change the sort order (ascending vs. descending).
D
Catalog filter - allows you to display all catalogs or just a selected one.
The main table (A) contains the threads from the catalog selected in this field.
If the Thread Catalog window was launched to select the primary catalog for export and print functions, the primary catalog is the one selected in this field.
E
A search field that allows you to enter a thread name or code.
Buttons to find the next or previous match.
F
Controls for marking selected threads with the option to only show marked (selected) threads.
This is useful if you only want to use threads that you actually have.
G
Preview field of the color selected in table (A).
If the Thread Catalog window was launched to select a color for an object, the previous (old) color of the object is also displayed to help find the best match.
In this case, sort the threads in table (A) by color match.
H
Button to access the pop-up menu.
This menu allows you to select how to draw thread patterns (3D or flat) and how to sort them.
I
J
K
The last column in the table allows you to mark your preferred threads.
Tapping cells in this column will mark and unmark the corresponding threads.
Tapping and holding the Shift key on your keyboard will allow you to mark multiple threads with a single tap.
Tapping and holding the Ctrl key on your keyboard will allow you to unmark multiple threads with a single tap.
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