In Stage 4, outline data from Stage 3 are assigned line and region sewing attributes. This is done by
using the Tool Box and the Sewing Attributes bar.
Clicking a button of the Tool Box changes the cursor mode and shape. The left side of the Status bar tells
you what you can do in each cursor mode.

Region Setting Mode

In this mode, you can apply the current sewing attributes to an enclosed region. You can also change the
sewing attributes applied to a region.

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Applying the sewing attributes to a region

Click

on the Tool Box.

The shape of the cursor changes to

and is displayed together with a small rectangle.

The Sewing Attributes bar now looks like this:

You can select the color and stitch at this step or after applying them to the region. See “Color” on
page 67 and “Stitch” on page 67.
You can also use the menu (see “Sewing Attributes” on page 77) or the following method to define
the density and other characteristics of the stitch. If you do not make these settings at this stage,
the current settings will be applied, but you can modify them later.

Sets the cursor in region setting mode.
When you start the application, this tool is active by default

Cursor shape:

, with a miniature of the button

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Sets the cursor in line (all) setting mode.

Cursor shape:

, with a small image of the button

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Sets the cursor in line (single) setting mode.

Cursor shape:

, with a small image of the button

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