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vlarson063
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 Posted - 03/25/2022 : 13:58:54
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I cannot figure out how to change a floss color on an item I have already drawn. I have backstitching and want to change the floss I originally chose. Do I have to delete the lines and redraw them with the new color? I have tried everything I can think of that would normally work with a drawing program but have had no success! HELP!
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Dragonlair
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2022 : 15:22:31
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VSL,
If you wish to change a color, it's easy to do. If it's just for part of a pattern, simply select the selection tool and mark a box around the area to be changed. Otherwise, the instructions are the same.
If the color is not in the palette, add it. Then drag the color OVER the color in the palette that is currently used. A small "+" is seen as you drag. Then a little list pops up for replace or cancel. If it is a portion of the pattern, you also get a choice to replace the entire pattern or only the selected area.
Once you do that - ALL instances of the old color (second color in sequence above) become the new color (first color selected) - including an specialty stitches, backstitches or such.
Remember - PCStitch is NOT a "drawing program", it is a "pattern creation program".
A tip - check the helps, it is explained there under "replace" (first item in search list).
Good Luck,
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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vlarson063
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Posted - 06/24/2022 : 13:21:45
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I FINALLY got around to following these instructions and, once you get it, you get it! LOL Thanks a lot for your help. I'm having fun with the program!
Vana
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myssockscute
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2022 : 18:23:25
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| Hi I am new to this. I tried to change colors but I still dont get what you mentioned. I am lost. |
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Dragonlair
USA
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Posted - 11/13/2022 : 20:23:09
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As I said - There is a difference between changing a color across the entire pattern or just within a given area. The difference is how you MARK the area where the given color is to be changed.
The easiest way to do it is to make sure the color you WANT is already within the palette of defined colors. Just set the color, if needed.
If you want to change the colors just in a portion of the pattern, use the "Selection tool" (just above the full stitch) and then draw a rectangle surrounding the area where you wish to change a color. If you want to change the color everywhere, just skip that step.
To change the color -- it's simple. Click on the DESIRED color in the palette area and then DRAG it over the "wrong" color. You may get an option of selected area or the entire pattern. Just select the correct option and then change the color.
Note -- there is a "cancel" option if you mark the wrong colors. Undo also works if you do it by accident.
Please read the helps as I mentioned earlier. It does help.
Good Luck,
Diane
There is no such thing as a stupid question
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Hutchy
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Posted - 01/24/2025 : 10:34:59
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| Diane - Please stop condescending to people who are trying to understand your instructions. I am used to a paint program where you can replace all the pixels in a selected area all at once. Apparently PC stitch will not do that. I imported a simple design and the algorithm assigned dozens of shading colors. I want a solid, one color section. I do NOT want to have to click on hundreds of stitches. So please stop saying you have already answered this question. You haven't. |
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Dragonlair
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Posted - 01/24/2025 : 12:38:52
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Hutchy, I am not being condescending. I am simply explaining how to do things.
In your case, you don't have to change each stitch individually.
Just make sure your desired color is in your palette. Mark an area, don't worry if it includes other colors besides those you want to change. Drag the desired color over the current color in the palette panel. You will get an option to change all colors to the new color or just those in the selected area. If you choose the selected area, then only those colors are changes and no others - in or outside that area.
Diane
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Changing Colors
