by mops Moderator 22 Sep 2014

How to auto-digitise redwork with 5D Extra


Carolyn asked how to change the current clipart by Clipartopolis to an embroidery design. I am not a fan of auto-digitising, but redwork gives acceptable results.
So here we go.

Open 5D Extra and set your hoop size; the deign will be made to fit that hoop.
Choose the icon with the lightning bolt on the left, the Express Design Wizard, see picture 1.

Choose Express Trace - picture 2. I am sorry mine is set to Dutch and I have to re-install to change the language, which I won't do, but you can see it's the second choice.

Click next, click on the Camera, then choose the picture you want to digitise - picture 3 - and

click next 5 times till you come to picture 4. Choose the quick trace method you want - thin in my case.
Then click on Stitch Options and I chose 1.5 mm - not too small so as not to get too tiny stitches and not too large to get smooth lines. Click OK.
Then Click finish and your design comes up in 5D Extra. picture 5. The hollow handles mean you can resize it if you wish. Save the design in the usual way.
And this is what you get - picture 6.


And that's all there is to it.

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by AuntAnnie 26 Sep 2014

I had given up completely on my 5D auto digitizing. With your instructions, I may give it another try. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

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by arsenio 26 Sep 2014

Thank you Mops. I have 5D professional and I have not mastered yet.

I would be grateful if you could help us with some tutorials.

God bless.

Bernadette

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by rachap 25 Sep 2014

I don't think I will ever be a digitizer but your instructions are very clear so am going to try to do at least one simple design. I jumped from 4D to 6D and have not had time to sit down and play with it --maybe this winter!! Thanks for sharing your expertise.

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by lidiad edited 26 Sep 2014

Thank you for your instructions, Martine. I have 4D Extra and use it for the applique outline of doilies/wall hangings/tablemats. When the clipart/scanning is good it does a reasonable job even though I have to make adjustments manually, almost every time.
Hugs, Lidia

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by noah 22 Sep 2014

Hello every one .i just tried to do this and i/we keep forgetting i only got 5d not the extra .I am going to see how much the extra is now or i will try .Thanks mops hugs Caroln

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mops by mops 23 Sep 2014

Sorry, I did not know but will hopefully remember. Prepare to be shocked by the price as you can only upgrade to 6D Extra, no longer to 5D Extra.

noah by noah 25 Sep 2014

oh boy forget it the price is ******

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by pennifold 22 Sep 2014

Hi Martine, that's how I do it. I'm not a fan of it though as sometimes the designs have too many stitches and it comes out looking really weird. I'll leave the digitising up to you professionals. Love our work, love Chris

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mops by mops 22 Sep 2014

I totally agree, manual digitising is the way to go. But these simple line drawings work out reasobly well and if it's for one time use the almost instant result is not to be overlooked. Setting the stitch length higher than the default solve the too many stitches problem but you easily loose the smoothnes of your lines when setting it too high. That balance is a matter of concern with manual digitising as well.
Love, Martine

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