Different stitch types are suited to different objects. When you digitize an
object, it uses the current stitch type for the selected input method.
However, you can change an object’s stitch type at any stage. You can also
preset the stitch type by selecting it as ‘current’ before digitizing. See
Modifying current property settings for details.
Tip You can change between fill stitch types quickly using the buttons on
the Stitch Types toolbar, or using the keyboard to switch between fill and
outline stitching. See Selecting commands from toolbars and Switching
between fill and outline digitizing methods for details.
To select a stitch type
1 Select the object (or objects) whose stitch type you want to change.
2 Select a stitch type icon.
The new stitch type is applied to the object.
Note You cannot select Run, Triple Run, Backstitch or Stemstitch
stitch types from the Stitch Types toolbar. To use these stitch types you
need to change input methods. See Digitizing lines for details.
Creating fills with Satin stitch
Satin stitch is well-suited to stitching narrow columns and shapes, where
the length of each stitch forms the width of the column. Satin stitches are
almost parallel, with every second stitch slightly slanted. Because there are
Use Satin (Stitch Types toolbar) for narrow columns and shapes.
Use Tatami (Stitch Types toolbar) for large, irregular shapes.
Use Zigzag (Stitch Types toolbar) for long, narrow columns of slanted,
side-by-side stitches in a zigzag pattern.
Use E Stitch (Stitch Types toolbar) for
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