Display Mode

Studio offers several methods for rendering embroidery designs on the screen during the digitizing and editing processes. These modes assist in identifying problematic areas that require attention and help maintain control over stitch layout, even when objects are obscured by upper layers.

Select the required Display mode using the tabs located at the bottom of the Work Area. Click a tab to switch the active display mode.

Normal, Image and Vector Tabs

In Normal mode, all elements (the background image and digitized vector objects) are visible. In Image mode, only the background image is displayed. In Vector mode, only the digitized objects are visible.

3D Tab

In 3D mode, the embroidery design is shown using a realistic, three-dimensional simulation of actual stitching.

Flat Tab

In Flat mode, the embroidery design is rendered with plain colors without shading or highlights, while still preserving the technical thread width. This mode is effective when working on detailed sections where thread textures might be distracting.

3D

Flat

Density Map Tab

Density Map displays the design using a false-color scale with a gradient ranging from blue to green and yellow to red. Intense red indicates areas with critical stitch density. This mode is particularly useful when converting graphics files (such as SVG) into embroidery designs. Graphic files often contain hidden or overlapping layers that must be managed for embroidery; the Density Map highlights areas where excessive layering has created high stitch density.

Density Map color scale: blue-violet represents empty areas, while orange-red indicates high-density areas.

X-Ray Tab

X-ray mode renders stitches as semi-transparent, allowing for the inspection of underlays, tie-up stitches, and overlays beneath the cover stitches. This mode enables the review of all design layers simultaneously to identify high-density areas. It also highlights technical errors, such as stitches that are too short or too long, by rendering them in vibrant, contrasting colors.

Elements of a fill object in X-ray mode:

1 - tie-up stitches, 2 - connection path, 3 - edge underlay, 4 - overlay of fill sections, 5 - cover stitch pattern, 6 - excessively short stitch, 7 - excessively long stitch.

Note: The main menu > Options > Settings > Rendering dialog provides access to additional settings that affect these display modes.