155Glossary
Glossary
Add
• to add means to combine by addition, to
join, to increase
• adding a new motif
auto
• for example in connection with sewing
buttonholes:
• if the length is preprogrammed «auto»
appears, i.e. the buttonhole is stitched in
the programmed length automatically (by
itself)
auto/repeat
• to repeat means to redo, hence auto repeat
redoing something by itself
• keeping the external needle position button
pressed leads to rapid automatic moving of
the needle position (by itself)
Balance
• to balance a stitch or motif means to alter
a stitch to correct distortions
Calibrate
• to calibrate, to gauge, to measure
• calibrating means determining measures,
setting the screen
Check
• to check, to examine, to inspect
• when embroidering, the computer checks
which embroidery hoop is mounted, and
«travels» the fabric to check on the
position of the motif
clr (clear)
• to clear, to delete
• functions or commands can be deleted and
reset to the original position
• the active, altered stitch will be reset to the
basic settings
Edit
• to edit, to write, to publish, to process a
text, to prepare for printing
• motifs are edited on the screen (Edit 1 or
Edit 2), for example mirrored, scaled, etc.)
ESC
• closing a function, going back to original
position (e.g. to original screen settings)
manual
•a manual buttonhole is sewn in four or six
steps (depending on the type of
buttonhole). The sewer manually changes
the positions on screen.
Mega-Hoop
• mega means very large, hoop means frame
• extra large embroidery hoop for stitching
very large motifs or long borders
Memory
• memory, store
•programs and data are saved and prepared
for processing
• the memory of the sewing and embroidery
computer can be used to save e.g. stitch
combinations or motifs
Menu
• summary, overview, selection of functions
New
• to save a new motif in the memory of the
embroidery computer
OK
• confirming the command entered or
change that has been made
PC
• Personal Computer
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