SINGER CE-150 Futura - Manual (Page 88)

5. Vector art vs Bitmapped art
When you choose the image, notice that there are many
different formats. Autopunch gives the best result when
using vector type images, such as .wmf. The software
must be able to recognize a color (block) of information.
A “. bmp” can be made of millions of colors making it
impractical for use.
Clipart falls into two basic categories, Vector Art and
Bitmapped Art.
The software is capable of vectorizing the “.bmp” image,
but it may lose detail, depending on the image. It is
essential to understand about the type of artwork or
image used with AutoPunch.
Vector Art is a clean “graphic” blocks of color – by simple
definition. Some common formats - .wmf and .emf are
two formats that the Auto Punch software can read.
Bitmapped Art is the type of “format” that is typically
saved when scanning. The computer sees millions of
colors to create the “realistic” type of image. Even a
3-color design that we see as simple has billions of
pixels. Common formats recognized by the software:
.bmp, .jpg, .tif, .pcx, .pcd, .tga, and .psd.
Tips for Auto Punch:
¡ Scan art with a “high resolution” (200-300 DPI).
¡ Scan at 3-6 times larger than the intended output.
Lines that are too narrow to properly sew out are
eliminated by the software when it cleans up the artwork.
4. When resizing a design it is not dense
enough.
The Futura software will recalculate the stitch of an
imported design when sizing, but only when using the
DESIGN>CHANGE SIZE option. It does have a limitation
of re-sizing up to 199% and down sizing to 51% and
while still being able to re-calculate the stitches correctly.
Bitmapped Art / Bitmapped Art (mode point) / Bitmapped Art
Vector Art / Vector Art (mode vectoriel) / Vector Art