Arrange Outline Parts

Arrangement of outline parts the command is intended for creating complex thin outlines with double stitching, similar to so called Redwork designs. In this way, any outline of a running stitch can be made, regardless of its complexity.

The user must draw separate outline objects. The order of the objects is arbitrary. The parts must approximately touch each other. This function works by combining individual outlines and, if necessary, splitting them. It also sorts them in the correct order and creates a backward path to them (the second layer of stitches).

Streamlined Outline

The result is a new object - a grouped series of outlines with double stitching in the correct order. The studio automatically adjusts the order of the outline parts.

Only the first outline part remains in place. Since the outline has double stitching, the end of the outline is the same as its beginning. Therefore, place the first part of the outline where you want the entire outline to start and end.

Three outline parts prepared for the Arrange Outline Parts function.

The Arrange Outlines Parts function automatically splits the original outlines at the correct locations (points marked C). It also arranges them and creates a return path (second layer of stitches).

Joined outline elements

Arranged elements are joined into larger segments to optimize stitch layout. If you instead want to keep the original elements for easier editing, turn off this feature in the Parameters > Whole Design > Main tab.

Note: Arrange Outline Parts command does not work if there is already some backward path among selected objects.

Connections

If there are separate parts of the outline that do not touch the rest of the outline (such as a hole contour), this function creates a connection with these separate objects. If you do not want such a connection, use the following command.

Arrange Outline Parts (No Connections) works exactly like the command above, but does not connect the separate objects to the main contour.

Other related topics are Automatic Outliner and overview of outline methods.