Monogram lettering
The <monogram_lettering> element defines the lettering details inside a <monogram>. It controls the text, layout style, font
(alphabet), size, and thread color for the monogram initials.
XML structure
<monogram_lettering
text="ABC" <!-- The monogram initials -->
style="style_01" <!-- Layout style for the
initials -->
alphabet_name="Block2" <!-- Embroidery alphabet name -->
height="12"> <!-- Lettering height in mm -->
<thread
... /> <!-- Thread for
the monogram letters -->
</monogram_lettering>
Attributes
Attribute | Description |
text | The initials for the monogram. Example: ‘ABC’ for a 3-letter monogram. |
style | The layout style for the initials. Must be specified as ‘style_##’ — e.g. style_01, style_02, style_03, etc. These correspond to the layout styles supported by the Wilcom EmbroieryStudio Monogramming feature. |
alphabet_name | Specifies the embroidery font to use. Must be one of the installed embroidery fonts. |
height | Sets letter height in millimeters. Defines the overall scale of the monogram text. |
<thread> | Specifies thread color and details for the monogram lettering. |
Some
special fonts may include preset colors or embroidery functions which can limit
how color can be customized.
Example
<monogram_lettering
text="MJS"
style="style_05"
alphabet_name="Roman"
height="15">
<thread
color="16711680" code="1" brand="Wilcom" description="Red"
/>
</monogram_lettering>
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