How to auto-digitise redwork with 5D Extra
Carolyn asked how to change the current clipart by Clipartopolis to an embroidery design. I am not a fan of auto-digitising, but redwork gives acceptable results.
So here we go.
Open 5D Extra and set your hoop size; the deign will be made to fit that hoop.
Choose the icon with the lightning bolt on the left, the Express Design Wizard, see picture 1.
Choose Express Trace - picture 2. I am sorry mine is set to Dutch and I have to re-install to change the language, which I won't do, but you can see it's the second choice.
Click next, click on the Camera, then choose the picture you want to digitise - picture 3 - and
click next 5 times till you come to picture 4. Choose the quick trace method you want - thin in my case.
Then click on Stitch Options and I chose 1.5 mm - not too small so as not to get too tiny stitches and not too large to get smooth lines. Click OK.
Then Click finish and your design comes up in 5D Extra. picture 5. The hollow handles mean you can resize it if you wish. Save the design in the usual way.
And this is what you get - picture 6.
And that's all there is to it.
Love, Martine
Hugs, Lidia
I would be grateful if you could help us with some tutorials.
God bless.
Bernadette