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Digitizing is the act of entering digital data (point by point
with a digitizing tablet or by scanning the design) into a
computer and then defining the data to represent stitch types,
stitch directions, density settings and machine efficiency.
The digitizer (also known as a puncher) creates a map, which the
embroidery machine follows to get from starting point to ending
point.
Many different roads can be taken to get from start to finish.
Each digitizer will have a different point of view when
approaching a design.
The Digitizing Process:
A digitizer begins by creating a cartoon,
which is an enlargement of the artwork 3 to 6 times the actual
size, or by scanning the artwork into the computer.
The next step is for the digitizer to lay out the different
stitch types, stitch directions, densities and then to create a
map of starting point, ending point and the paths to take along
the way.
The next step is to actually digitize the design. The digitizer
will enter coordinates using a puck, which is attached to a
digitizing tablet or a mouse, which is connected to the
computer.
Sending your Image
Your Image can be mailed or
emailed.
It is best if the image that is sent is clean and crisp (ie.
Business Card or letterhead). High resolution faxes can
also be sufficient.
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