Edit the existing shape in the shv format

I. Modify a shape existing in the shv format:

1: Call up the M1plus Shape Editor dialog box via the Shape / Shape Editor (Generate or Edit Shapes)... menu.

2: Open an existing shape via the File / Open .shv shape [mm] … menu.
- or -
Click on .

The Left lines table with the values [mm] for the left or right shape edge is displayed.

The shapes from the file Stoll / M1plus / <Version Number> / Shape are symmetrical.
Mirrored is activated by default.

Mirrored:

The shape is symmetrical.
Only the table Left lines is displayed.

Mirrored:

The shape can be generated asymmetrically.
The table Right lines can be displayed additionally.

3: Specify for the existing shape under General Shape Data:

Type of the shape
Comment
Stitch Density

In order to get a larger presentation of the shape, call up the View / Display graphic menu or click on in the M1plus Shape Editor.

4: Change the values in the columns Height mm and Width mm of the table.

5: Save the shape via the File / Save or Save As… menu.

The shape will be saved in the shv format.

II. Convert a shape from the shv format into the shp format:

The shape in the shv format is loaded into the M1plus Shape Editor.

1: Enter the stitch ratio under Stitch density.

2: Call up Convert and save as… in the File menu.

The shape is converted with the set stitch density and saved then.