Studio - Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Is the manual available in PDF format?

Yes, the manual can be converted to PDF format in a few simple steps. See the detailed guide in the chapter Help Window > Exporting Help Files into PDF.

Can I convert an SVG file into design file for embroidery machine?

A simple conversion is not always possible. You will need to import vector contours from the SVG file into Studio Next and adjust their order, overlays, and fill type. Compiling such a design from Studio Next produces stitch data that the embroidery machine can understand. Besides the vector objects, the SVG file may contain links to raster images, textual data (not converted to vectors), animations, and other objects that Studio Next cannot convert to embroidery.

Can I convert a JPG picture into an embroidery design?

The JPG or JPEG files are raster pictures. There are many approaches to interpreting their content in stitches. The choice of the proper method depends on what the given raster picture represents - a logo, portrait, landscape, etc. A logo is best embroidered with standard stitch objects like satin (column), tatami (plain fill), and outlines. Photo-like content can be imitated with various photo-stitch techniques. Studio Next is capable of generating embroidery from a raster picture, but it is not a direct conversion. Rather than that, it is a process of manual vectorization or auto-vectorization (auto-tracing) of individual objects in the picture and the compilation of these objects into stitches.

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