Envelope Tool

The Envelope tool allows you to modify the shape of an object by adjusting its surrounding boundary, referred to as the "envelope". Functioning like a flexible frame, this tool enables you to manipulate edges and control points to transform the object's overall form. It is particularly effective for customizing embroidery lettering and banners.

Left: original lettering. Right: lettering transformed with the envelope. Points marked with (1) represent anchor nodes of the envelope, while points marked with (2) are control nodes.

To enter envelope mode, select one or more objects in the Work Area and navigate to Main Menu > Transform > Envelope.

The control panel at the side of the screen provides access to various options, including predefined envelope shapes, horizontal and vertical edge types, and symmetry settings.

You may select a predefined envelope or utilize the default setting. Move the envelope nodes to deform the selected objects to the desired shape.

Once the transformation is complete, click the Apply or Generate Stitches button located in the top menu panel.

Note: Straight-line elements within vector objects do not bend automatically when the envelope is applied; they remain straight, and only their endpoints are repositioned. To enable bending of these elements, switch to editing or creation mode and convert the straight-line segments into curves (splines) prior to applying the envelope.