Brother CM100DM operation manual Pattern Layout Screen, Layout Editing Functions

Pattern Layout Screen

The arrangement of the patterns can be edited. The cutting/drawing area specified with the “Cut Area” setting (page 23) in the settings screen is displayed in the preview screen. Edit the pattern arrangement so that the patterns fit within the specified area.

Available in the following screen

→Tutorial 1; Step e (page 26)

Layout Editing Functions

The layout editing functions are available when is touched in the pattern layout screen.

Pattern layout screen in “Selecting and Editing the Second Pattern”

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aAdding Patterns

Add a pattern to the layout.

XTouching this key displays the pattern category selection screen. From that screen, select the pattern to be added.

bSaving

Save the pattern arrangement as data. For details, see “Saving” on page 41.

cEditing

The patterns in the layout can be edited, moved or deleted. For details, see “Layout Editing Functions” on page 35.

dAuto Layout

Automatically arrange the patterns to reduce their spacing. For details, see “Auto Layout Functions” on page 38.

eBackground Scanning

Scan the material for cutting/drawing to be displayed in the background of the pattern layout screen.

You can use specific areas of the material to cut out/ draw patterns, or display the material that has already been cut in order to reuse it. For details, see “Scanning a Background Image” on page 38.

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aMagnifying

Display the patterns enlarged. To scroll through the screen, touch the arrow keys.

bSelecting Patterns

Select an individual pattern or multiple patterns to be edited. For details, see “PATTERN SELECTION” on page 31.

cDeleting

Delete the selected patterns.

dMoving

Incrementally move the selected patterns. Touch the arrow keys to adjust the position of the patterns.

Memo

•The pattern can also be moved by touching it displayed in the layout editing screen and dragging it in the screen.

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