then follow the steps above but select 'Leave stitches as individual stitches'. NOTE: if you want to open the design as individual stitches to preserve any fancy fills, etc. EMB file always open this file for the most editing capabilities. For this reason, if you have the original. Note: designs that start as a stitch file will have some limitations for editing. You will now be able to edit the objects of the design. PES) in the drop down list or select 'All machine files'Ĥ) You will see the dialog box 'Open Options' as shown belowĥ) Select 'Convert stitches into object shapes'ħ) now click the 'Open' button to open the design How to open the file with objects instead of stitches:ġ) When you open the design, use File Menu > Open designĢ) Then find your stitch file type (e.g. EMB format be sure to open this file for the most editing capability. For this reason if you have the file in the original.

The stitch file format is not capable to retain all the original objects that was used to digitize the design. To save the embroidery file, go to Extensions -> Inkstitch -> Embroider. If you want to see a preview of how Inkstitch will convert your image into an embroidery file, go to Extensions -> Inkstitch -> Simulate. I opened the resulting SVG file in Inkscape. A stitch file, when originally saved, will only save the individual stitch information, color stops, and a few commands as needed by the machine. Step 3 Import SVG into Inkscape, preview and save as embroidery file. Most likely you have open the design with individual stitches. You are limited to how much you edit the design.Your files do not have any object outlines but only have stitches.You are not able to edit the design in Hatch.

Converting phc files to pes