wish I could help you..........but Ican bring this to the top for you.*4u

My DH gave me a drawing tablet for christmas last year and I'm sorry to say I don't know if it would be any help for digitizing. Although I do my own designs (DigitizerPro software) I've not been able to work the tablet out. I can usually sus things out, but not so far this time. It's SO frustrating to have this piece of kit and not be able to use it.

Clean, sharp lines make a difference when digitizing. A drawing tablet is very handy when you draw your own art, although it needs some getting used to. I find it easier than drawing with a mouse. But I have to admit I mostly draw by hand and scan it in. I prefer paper and pencil (and pen and paper when it comes to writing). Old habits die hard.

what does it take to make a clear design?

I use my drawing tablet a lot when restoring photos or editing artwork. You definitely need clear artwork to use for digitizing however. Vector images are your best choice and can be edited in vector programs such as Adobe Illustrator. These are algorythms that stay sharp and clear when the size is increased or reduced.

Each lady uses various programs, but I think they're equally powerful and give similar results. Guess it's all in what you're used to. :-)

I use the drawing tablet and a 22 inch screen (that helps a lot)
Keep the designs very simple till you get use to the tablet.....I bought a small book stand to prop up the tablet so it seems like I am drawing on the screen..this may help you
Lynn

The best tool is learning the capabilities of your software. Go through the manual from cover to cover and search tutorials for your software. If your dealer has classes, go to them. Experiment a lot. Once you learn your software, then general tutorials on techniques, stitch sizes and density etc. will be easier to understand and use.

Hi Modo, this is a link with an interesting article called "anotomy of a drawing". You scroll down the page and download the article.
http://www.aldawldup.com/
Hugs

I would not reccomend auto digitizing as some results can be dire.

My first step was to learn about my digitizing software. As much as I seem to learn there's always more and more yet to learn. As I discovered what the simple steps did, there were even greater things to be learned within these first steps. - Don't let this statement put you off, digitizing is such fantasic occupation.

I would say spend some time watching your machine sew out a design or two. See how the machine travels around the design. Look at the 'back track stitching', the order the colour layers are stitched, when and where any jump stitches are. This will be a very valuable lesson in it's self.

'Play' with your software. Make small 'silly' designs. Try altering the order the colours stitch, different stitch patterns and textures. These early attemps may never reach you embroidery machine, but you will have learned a huge amount.

Wishing you every success.

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