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| Mark |
Posted - 08/24/2010 : 16:10:46
Hello Everyone,
I am trying to come up with a list of new features and enhancements for the next verison of PCStitch, and I thought this would be a great place to start!
What new features would you like to see or what would you like to see work differently?
Mark Miller
M&R Technologies |
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| Dragonlair |
Posted - 08/20/2025 : 09:38:40
Small is one thing, when I say "TINY", I MEAN "TINY"!
Also, what you see and what the computer sees is very, very different. I once did a simple black outline cartoony figure. The image that you could see was truly black outlines. What came through the conversion was a fuzzy black, brown, gray, yellow line outlining the figure.
That's why I ALWAYS say that the import of the image is JUST the first step. Even for a simple image, you have to expect hours (at least) of tweaking to get what you want.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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| susan4540 |
Posted - 08/20/2025 : 09:15:16
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Originally posted by Dragonlair
Your image is most likely too big! You are correct to make the image simple rather than complex. The simpler the background, the better. However, if the image is too big for the size of the pattern (stitches width and height), the software has to merge multiple pixels into a single stitch color. That usually results in a badly blurred pattern.
However, if you make your initial jpeg as close as possible in pixels as the desired pattern is in stitches, there can be a 1 pixel to 1 stitch relationship that results in a more accurate pattern. Yes, the image looks TINY - imagine a pattern desired as 8 X 10 in 14 count being 112 x 140 pixels, but it works.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
susan farmer
I used a single Image photo and can never get a clear workable chart. I could understand if I used a complex photo. the image i tried to import was a single figure (a college logo with just the center piece. very simple design. small image
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| Dragonlair |
Posted - 08/15/2025 : 15:24:04
Your image is most likely too big! You are correct to make the image simple rather than complex. The simpler the background, the better. However, if the image is too big for the size of the pattern (stitches width and height), the software has to merge multiple pixels into a single stitch color. That usually results in a badly blurred pattern.
However, if you make your initial jpeg as close as possible in pixels as the desired pattern is in stitches, there can be a 1 pixel to 1 stitch relationship that results in a more accurate pattern. Yes, the image looks TINY - imagine a pattern desired as 8 X 10 in 14 count being 112 x 140 pixels, but it works.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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| susan4540 |
Posted - 08/15/2025 : 10:18:27
I would like to see a better tighter resolution when you import a pic to chart. I have never imported any image that came out anywhere clear enough to work with. My images are normally very simple but I end up with no clear edge of the imported image, and so many colors that I just give up because the image just isn't workable for me.
also, since I first purchased PC Stitch, years ago, I have had issues with NOTE. I finally figured out by myself that the HELP of the program seems to be missing a piece of the puzzle. When I have inserted a NOTE on a chart, I have sadly put it right over my charted area *my bad*. or I no longer want the note so I try to delete the note. but in my opinion, a step is missing in the instructions . This would be my suggestion to correct my inability to delete. You must use selection tool, surround the NOTE only then Delete (suggestion that you move the note before doing this so you don't delete your charted section behind that note).
susan farmer |
| Dragonlair |
Posted - 07/13/2025 : 12:34:33
What you could do is to make a copy of the .pat file. Then, open the copy (keep the original for reference or in case of a problem). Create a color and distinct symbol that is as different as you can imagine from the other colors. As you stitch, replace the actual stitches with your "mark-up" color.
It's cumbersome but not much more than a mark-up feature would be.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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| Bettsp |
Posted - 07/13/2025 : 10:22:50
Would it be possible have a mark up function. I do not use printed copies, I don't like paper. I have my patterns on my laptop and would like to mark up the stitches as I go like other apps I've seen. PCSitch is the only app I've ever used and I love it. |
| LReid |
Posted - 05/10/2025 : 14:45:49
A good thing would be to be able to add circles, ovals, triangles, and other basic shapes as an overlay and then remove it when finished with it's use. It would be a great help when designing a pattern, I was trying to form a halo and it was very difficult. |
| LReid |
Posted - 05/10/2025 : 14:38:00
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Originally posted by keithratke
quote:
Originally posted by Mark
Hello Everyone,
I am trying to come up with a list of new features and enhancements for the next verison of PCStitch, and I thought this would be a great place to start!
What new features would you like to see or what would you like to see work differently?
Mark Miller
M&R Technologies
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| Lorrieann |
Posted - 05/10/2025 : 12:25:30
Please make it tablet friendly.
quote:
Originally posted by Mark
Hello Everyone,
I am trying to come up with a list of new features and enhancements for the next verison of PCStitch, and I thought this would be a great place to start!
What new features would you like to see or what would you like to see work differently?
Mark Miller
M&R Technologies
Peace,
Lorrieann |
| Dragonlair |
Posted - 05/10/2025 : 12:17:31
There are probably a lot of DMC colors that have been discontinued, at least in some regions. What you should do is create your own palette of JUST the colors you want and skip those you know have been discontinued and any others you don't plan on ever using. You can always add colors from other lists if you need to do so.
Note -- just because some colors have been discontinued for you, doesn't mean they have are not still available in other parts of the world. Some removals are only for some regions.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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| keithratke |
Posted - 05/09/2025 : 23:41:33
Please remove DMC numbers from 3880-3899 from the program. These numbers are discontinued and it is very difficult to procure them. In fact, I have had to substitute for them in my patterns for quite some time now. Thankyou for your attention to this matter.
Keith |
| keithratke |
Posted - 05/09/2025 : 23:40:26
quote:
Originally posted by Mark
Hello Everyone,
I am trying to come up with a list of new features and enhancements for the next verison of PCStitch, and I thought this would be a great place to start!
What new features would you like to see or what would you like to see work differently?
Mark Miller
M&R Technologies
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| jasontherand |
Posted - 03/19/2025 : 15:43:04
Hi,
I have a simple request I think. In other editing software you can use shift + scroll wheel to pan horizontally, and ctrl + scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
Is that something that could be added in a future patch? |
| cristina |
Posted - 09/07/2024 : 08:01:00
Io trovo PcStitch quasi perfetto, tranne per una cosa: l'anteprima del lavoro tutto non reale.
Non si tratta di monitor, di colori o altro, ma di crocette disegnate proprio male, irreali graficamente.
Se correggete questo sarete al top, xche un programma cosi facile, intuitivo, pieno di funzionalitą ad un prezzo cosi buono, č difficile trovarlo
Cristina Didi |
| FunFractals |
Posted - 03/22/2024 : 12:04:10
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Originally posted by Bettsp
Occasionally I get patterns that list Anchor colors instead of DMC. I only have DMC threads. If possibe I would like to be able to put the pattern into PCStitch with Anchor colors and then have the program switch the threads to DMC numbers.
Betts Passmore
If you get a guide image that shows you how the pattern should look when completed, then you already have the means to do this with PCStitch. Are these patterns printed or a computer file? If they are printed, you can use a flatbed scanner to capture the image of the pattern. Once you have it saved, you can then take that image to use in the import feature of PCStitch. From there you choose how many colors you want until you're happy with the quality of the preview. Then you give it name, fill in some basic details in the options' menu, save it as a .PAT file, then print it as a .PDF or print the pattern on your home printer.
If it is a computer file, then you can use the included guide image to import as described above. This should solve your problem.
Take care,
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