How to Load a Single Shape on an Existing Pattern

How to Import a Single Shape:

    • The finished shape for all fabric pieces, graded to all desired sizes, is saved to a GKS shape file (*.gks).
  1. Existing pattern is running in the M1plus version≥ 6.1.
    With the corresponding presettings:

    • Desired machine

    • Sufficient size of the pattern

    • With or without start

  2. Call up the Shape / Open and Position Shape... menu.
    • The Open dialog box appears with Shape Files(*.shv; *.shp, *.shr; *.gks) pre-selected
  3. Select the desired shape file (*.gks) and confirm with Open.
    • The Select Single Shape dialog box appears.
  4. Select the desired size and fabric piece from the shape file.

    • SizeList Box White
      Picklist of all sizes within the shape file

    • ShapeList Box White
      Picklist of all fabric pieces within the shape file

  5. Select shape data from the shape file.
  6. CheckBoxOnNeedle Actions
    Apply filling elements and structures for basic pattern, knitting areas, shape edges and markings.
  7. CheckBoxOnColors
    Apply colors for basic pattern, and knitting areas.
  8. CheckBoxOnStitch Lengths
    Apply stitch lengths for basic pattern, knitting areas, shape edges and markings.
    Take care of the transitions with different stitch lengths - doubling required?
  9. Confirm the selection with OK.
    • Pattern with the positioned shape appears.
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