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crafty patches
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 Posted - 03/28/2017 : 13:57:16
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I can't begin to tell you how frustrated I am!!!!!
I created a pattern from a picture I got online.
All was well.....I printed the pattern and it was perfect EXCEPT it was the wrong size.
So, I went back in and created a new file with the new dimensions....
NOW it will not save OR print properly!!
I've uninstalled and reinstalled the software 3x.
NOTHING WORKS!!!!
I'm anxious to start on this project and am at my wits end (short trip I'll admit).....
PLEASE HELP!!!
At this point I just want someone to do it for me!!!!!!
This program is NOT user-friendly!!!!
PS....I've sent emails asking for help and have had no responses!!
Linda McCully |
Edited by - crafty patches on 03/28/2017 14:15:03 |
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Dragonlair
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Posted - 03/28/2017 : 15:08:51
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I do not understand. I've not seen any problems.
First -- what do you mean by "wrong size"? The count of the fabric (resulting in the size of the project) or the number of stitches width and height?
Next, I would reboot and then import the image again. Make sure the image is the size you want. It should be TINY so that it is 1 pixel = 1 stitch. That gives the best results. As soon as you get the base import in with the number of colors, size of the pattern and so forth, try to save it. Then you can start with that for any other changes.
You say it won't save - what is it doing instead? What error message are you getting. Where are you trying to save it? Some places on your disk are protected from writing.
Also -- what OS are you running - what version of Windows? Since you posted in the PCStitch 11 forum, I'm guessing you are running the latest version of PCStitch.
I'm just trying to get a handle on your problem.
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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crafty patches
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Posted - 03/28/2017 : 16:06:41
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I'm sorry.....not very clear...too frustrated!! LOL
The first time I did it I didn't enlarge it.
What I need is a 24"w x 20"h.
Or at least 20"w x 16"h.
When I print, I get blank grid.
The palette prints but with no symbols.
You said it needs to be tiny???
The image will come up and also the preview. Although the preview looks a bit distorted.
It wants to save it as a jpeg. I have Adobe Photoshop but it doesn't list that option on the 'save' menu.
I'm running Windows10.
My software package just says PCStitch.....no #
Sorry to be such a pain!!!
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Dragonlair
USA
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Posted - 03/28/2017 : 17:40:43
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Ok, let's try to take this one step at a time.
First - what version of PCStitch you have. As it loads, it may tell you on the splash screen before it loads. If not, click on "Help" and then "About" and it will tell you the version. For example, my latest version says: Version 11.00.013
Next - What I meant by "tiny", I meant the number of pixels = number of stitches. You said 24" X 20". OK, to get that, you need to know what size fabric you are using. If you are using 14 count, you want a pattern that is 336 X 280 stitches. Your image should be that size - 336 X 280 pixels. If it is 18 count, then the image would be even smaller. The conversion works best if the software doesn't have to decide what color one stitch will be. If multiple pixels map to a single stitch, there can be confusion and the pattern is not as clean. There will still be a lot of confetti stitches and tweaking required but you have a better starting point.
The next point is printing. Are you using the Print command? You have options there telling it what to print. On the first tab of the print options is a section to tell it how to print the stitches. The default is Symbols but Color Blocks is another option.
If you're getting the option to save it as a jpg file, you're NOT using Save or Save As, you're using Export. You IMPORT to create a pattern. It creates a .pat file. It also creates a .bpt as a backup of the previous .pat (renames .pat to .bpt and creates new .pat). The only .jpg is as an export and that's not really what you want.
If you want to send the file somehow in other than .pat file, then I recommend you use something like Foxit's (or Adobe's) virtual printer and print to PDF. That will give you a multiple page file with the last page being the legend or key to the pattern and the previous pages (at least one)being the pattern with a grid and the pattern itself done using the print options defined.
I think you're using the wrong options. That may be where the frustration is.
Also, since you seem to be seeing the export options so easily, you have either reset version 11 to the classic form of menus or you're not using 11.
Does this help any?
Good Luck,
Diane
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crafty patches
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Posted - 04/01/2017 : 13:30:46
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Ok, I think I have it figured out.
However, the symbols in the printout are SO SMALL that I can't really read them.
Is there a way to enlarge??
Linda McCully |
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Dragonlair
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Posted - 04/01/2017 : 15:30:30
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When you use the normal print command, you have options of how many stitches/inch to be printed. That adjusts the size of the symbols but should enlarge the symbols. It also may increase the number of pages required for the print.
Diane
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crafty patches
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Posted - 04/03/2017 : 00:01:36
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Got it!!!
But now I need to go back and resize so that the aspect ratio remains.....
Can I do that with 'edit'??
I didn't see an option......
=(
Linda McCully
PS......I REALLY appreciate all the help you've given me!!!! |
Edited by - crafty patches on 04/03/2017 00:58:00 |
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Dragonlair
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Posted - 04/03/2017 : 07:33:00
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Linda,
To resize the original image and maintain the aspect ratio is done outside of PCStitch and means a total re-do of the pattern you have created. I use Irfanview for my graphics and it's edit automatically keeps the aspect ratio if you resize. You have to do it manually (figuring it out yourself) if you use Paint.
For the pattern itself, you can edit and add/remove rows and columns to get the right size pattern but you're doing it as TRUE designing and not using the original image to help.
Creating patterns from image files is not as straightforward as people think. It's not perfect and there is always tweaking done -- mainly because the computer sees the image differently than you do. It's just the first step, the rest is up to you.
Good Luck,
Diane
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