Create thread collections
WilcomWorkspace supports a range of standard thread charts. Each chart includes a range of thread colors together with code, brand and description. You can search for a thread by code or description and assign it to selected color blocks. You may also re-assign and re-color multiple colorways. The Wilcom Account Management System lets you define your own charts or 'thread collections'. When you create a thread collection, you are creating a store of colors for future use. Rename or remove collections at any time.
To access thread collections from Truesizer...
- Open the design in Truesizer and select the Colorways tab. The current colorway is displayed.
- Click View Thread Chart to open the threads panel.
- Click the Settings button next to the thread charts droplist. This will take you to the Thread Collections page.
To create a new thread collection...
- If you are already in the Wilcom Account system, go to the Thread Collections page.
- Click the Create Collection button and enter a name for the new collection in the dialog.
- Click Next to proceed. This will take you to the Create New Collection page.
- Click the Add Threads button to access thread charts. Choose one from the droplist.
- Click the checkbox to select and add a thread to the new collection.
- Optionally, click the Custom Colors tab. Use the color controls to mix your own thread color. If you know the exact color, you can enter it as RGB, HEX, or HSL codes.
- Enter code, name, and chart for the thread color. Code is the unique ID of a thread color in a brand.
- Select the appropriate thread thickness where...
Thickness Description Default A Normal embroidery thread (approx. denier 40) 0.01 B Thicker than normal (approx. denier 30) 0.03 C Finer than normal (approx. denier 80) -0.03 D Very fine (approx. denier 100) -0.06 Tip: Lighter weight threads do not run so well in a production environment as the machines need to be slowed down in order to avoid thread breaks. However, lighter weight threads are good for very small lettering and fine-detail designs.
- Click the Add to collection button to add your custom thread to the new collection.
Tip: Click the title – e.g. ‘My Collection’ – to edit the name as required. - Click the Save button to save your custom collection for future use. The new collection will appear under the My Collection list.
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