Save To File
This option will save the edits made to the symbol file EASYC.BSY. Remember to save the edits before leaving the option, there is no warning given.
Reload From File
This option will reload the symbol file and so the edits will be lost.
If the symbols are moved or deleted, there is no effect on existing designs unless a deleted symbol is used in the design. Any edits will alter the symbols in existing designs.
Other options that are given are OK, to save the changes, Cancel, to leave the option without saving any symbols and Help.
Editing An Existing Symbol
1. Select Edit Symbols from the Palette menu - the Edit Symbols dialog given.
2. Select the required symbol type by using the tabs - first symbol in the list is given.
3. To edit another symbol select Select button - a list is given.
4. Select the required symbol.
5. Make the required changes, the Edit menu gives options to use.
6. Unfix Grids will allow changes to be made automatically over all the cross stitch grids if selected.
7. Select Save To File from the Symbol menu.
8. Select OK.
Creating A New Symbol
1. Select Edit Symbols from the Palette menu - the Edit Symbols dialog given.
2. Select the required symbol type by using the tabs - first symbol in the list is given.
3. Select New or Copy from the Symbol Menu.
4. Design the symbol.
5. Select Save To File from the Symbol menu.
6. Select OK.
Using True Type As A Symbol
1. Select Edit Symbols from the Palette menu - the Edit Symbols dialog is given.
2. Select the Add TT Symbols button - the Add TT Symbols dialog is given.
3. Change the current font if required.
4. Alter the Enlarge By Percentage if required.
5. Select the required character.
6. Select OK.
Symbol Files
Symbol Files in the Palette menu allows different symbol files to be organised and selected for designs.
When the option is selected a dialog is given listing the current symbol files. The EASYC file is the standard symbol file supplied with the program. Select the Copy button to copy the selected symbol file - a dialog will be given asking for the name of the new file. Select the Rename button to rename the selected symbol file -a di-alog will be given -asking for the new n-ame. Select the Delete button to delete the symbol file. Select the Use for the current design tickbox to make this the symbol file for the current design - it will affect no other designs. Select the Use for new designs tickbox to make this the symbol file for all new designs - it will not affect the current or any existing designs.
Other options that are given are OK, to continue, Cancel, to leave the option without making any changes and Help.
If symbol files are renamed or deleted then existing designs that refer to the file will no longer be able to use those symbols.
Set Chart Preference
The Set Chart Preference option will allow your preference for which manufacturer ranges will be shown first in the Thread Chart dialog. The default palette can also be selected from the given list of available palettes.
Other options that are given are OK, to continue, Cancel, to leave the option without making any changes and Help.
Setting The Manufacturer Preference
1. Select Set Chart Preference from the Palette menu - the Set Chart Preference dialog is given.
2. Select the required thread manufacturer from the list.
3. Select a palette to become the Default Palette if required.
4. Select OK.
Edit Chart Titles
The Edit Chart Titles option allows the titles of the charts to be changed in the printouts. In this way abbreviated titles can be used if required. When the option is selected a dialog is given showing the available chart types. Select the required type, for example Thread, and then the required chart. The Printed Name can then be altered as required.
Other options that are given are OK, to continue, Cancel, to leave the option without making any changes and Help.
Setting The Titles of the Charts in the Printouts
1. Select Edit Chart Titles from the Palette menu - the Edit Chart Titles dialog is given.
2. Select the required chart type, for example Thread.
3. Select the required range from the list.
4. Enter the new title in the Printed Name box.
5. Select OK.
Edit Chart Names
The Edit Chart Names option allows the names of the thread colours with the charts to be changed. When the option is selected the Edit Chart Entries dialog is given. Select the required Chart, this will show the thread names for that chart. Alter the names as required, using the scroll bar to see more colours. The Order can be altered to show the colours either in the original chart order or number order.
Copy Colour Names From Chart will ask for a thread range to copy the names from. This gives a quick way of standardising the thread names between different ranges from the same manufacturer. For example if you altered the names for the stranded cotton colours you could then select tapestry thread range and copy the colours names from the stranded cotton range.
Other options that are given are OK, to continue, Cancel, to leave the option without making any changes and Help.
Editing the Thread Names Within a Chart
1. Select Edit Chart Names from the Palette menu - the Edit Chart Names dialog is given.
2. Select the required chart type.
3. Select a different Order if required.
4. Select Copy Colours Names From Chart if you require the names to be copied from a different thread chart.
5. Edit the names as required, using the scroll bar to see more colours.
6. Select OK.