Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.5 Users Manual - English - Page 242

Contents Before Using Using the Tool Box Sets the cursor in select mode. Cursor shape: Sets the cursor in point edit mode. Cursor shape: Sets the cursor in line drawing mode. When you start the application, the drawing mode is active by default. Cursor shape: with a miniature of the tool button page 234 page 235 page 237 Selection Mode The cursor selection mode is used to select one or more lines. Once a line is selected, you can move it, scale it, and change its direction by rotating it or inverting it. I Selecting lines 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to . 2 Click the line that you want to select. You know that the line is selected when handles are displayed. Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Programmable Stitch Creator Quick Reference Alphabetic Index NOTE: A pattern will not be selected if you do not click on a part of it. 3 To deselect the line, select another one, click on an empty space or click another button of the Tool Box. 4 To select an additional line, click that line while holding the Shift key down. NOTE: You can also select lines by dragging the cursor across the Work Area. As you drag, a dotted rectangle appears. When you release the mouse button, all lines that are completely contained in that rectangle will be selected. If other lines that you did not want selected are selected, click on an empty space to deselect all lines, and then start again. I Moving lines 1 Move the cursor over a selected pattern or group of selected patterns. The shape of the cursor will change to . 2 You can now drag the pattern to another location. Holding down the Shift key while dragging the line moves the line horizontally or vertically. 234