[{"term":"Add | Plus","definition":"Alter a shape by adding a new point Select Multiple: NOTE: This is a \"toggle\" style tool. To avoid placing unwanted points, be sure to toggle the tool OFF."},{"term":"Adjust Measurements","definition":"Fine-tune the fit of your design without starting all over. Select a new ease table or enter individual measurements as needed"},{"term":"Alerts","definition":"Audible and visual indicators to alert when manual action is needed. In addition to the Interactive Knitting built-in alerts, alerts can be set in other sections of dak.

Original Pattern Drafting example: Markers
Stitch Designer example: Stitch Symbol alerts

Alerts can also be activated from the Options Menu The audible alerts can be modified from the Options Menu > Audible Warnings Setup"},{"term":"Anchor Tag","definition":"When importing and positioning motifs, an Anchor Tag indicates the center of the first instance of an imported motif. It can be used to position the motif (and repeats) within a selection box. Use the anchor tag to position a motif (or motif repeats) within a selection box"},{"term":"Angled Arrow Tags","definition":"When importing and tiling motifs, the Angled Arrow tags allow positioning of the motifs at an angle to each other."},{"term":"Arrow Tags","definition":"When importing and positioning motifs, the Double arrow tags move individual repeats of the original motif horizontally or vertically."},{"term":"Background Image","definition":"Displays a background image to use with the Trace feature *DesignaKnit 9 Use an existing diagram to create shape files in Original pattern drafting"},{"term":"Background Options","definition":"Access the options for the Trace feature, including hiding and showing the background image in the workspace."},{"term":"Bird's-eye","definition":"Draw with the active colors (or symbols) over every other stitch Fill sections of your design, draw lines or curves, this tool makes quick work of adding every-other-needle color and patterns. The colors are based on the assigned right and left mouse button colors. Using the right mouse button will reverse the colors. DesignaKnit 9 offers an additional option. Add a more sparsely spaced fill based on the right and left mouse color settings."},{"term":"BL1 Brother Link USB","definition":"The Brother Link 5 with USB connection is designed to connect DesignaKnit to the following Brother knitting machines: KH940, KH950i, PPD (KH900, CK35), CompuKnit IV. Interactive Knitting

Upload stitch patterns from the knitting machine to DesignaKnit
Download from DesignaKnit to the knitting machine
Interactive Knitting connection

"},{"term":"BL5 Brother Link USB","definition":"The Brother Link 5 with USB connection is designed to connect DesignaKnit to the following Brother knitting machines: KH970, KH965i, KH930

Upload stitch patterns from the knitting machine to DesignaKnit
Download from DesignaKnit to the knitting machine
Interactive Knitting connection

"},{"term":"Body Block","definition":"Display a body block behind the garment, indicating the garment ease

2 ways to view the body block

"},{"term":"Body Styling","definition":"Quickly modify the body dimensions

3 ways to edit the Sleeve Dimensions

Double Click

"},{"term":"Brush","definition":"Free-hand drawing tool with no limitation on the width. (Unlike the Pencil Tool) You can draw in color or stitch symbols When the Brush Tool is active, additional choices are available:"},{"term":"Cables Organizer","definition":"Manage the cable symbols for your design The Cables Organizer is a powerful tool to help you add cables to your designs. Not only can you organize the Cables Palette and add just the cables you will use, it allows you to preview each cable both in a chart format and a drawing so you select just the right cable. The Cables Organizer also can be accessed from the main menu >Palettes >Cables Organizer"},{"term":"Check for Errors","definition":"Preview potential knitting issues with the design Depending on the Knitting Method selected, dak can confirm the accuracy of your stitch pattern. Menu >Check examples:

2 color fairisle: dak will visually show you the length of floats and you can decide if this is acceptable for your knitting
Jacquard and color changer: dak will analyze the design so the proper number of rows are included
Jacquard and color changer: dak will allow up to 6 colors per row

The large button, \"Check once for color changes\" will do an immediate check
\"OK\" turns on continuous checking that visually alerts you to your selections (row colors, floats, etc) as you edit your design
\"NONE\" turns off continues checking

"},{"term":"Color Changer","definition":"Indicates if a color changer is in use The color changer in DesignaKnit is a very powerful tool. The various machines and their color changers work in different ways. dak has built-in intelligence for displaying the information needed to incorporate a color changer with your Interactive Knitting. The dak Interactive Knitting manual has detailed instructions for specific machines and techniques (fairisle, jacquard, wrong side facing textures) The state of the color changer is a property of the STITCH PATTERN. The successful use of the color changer in Interactive Knitting depends on the correct setup of the stitch pattern in Stitch Designer. When a color changer is in use, the knitting instructions change."},{"term":"Color Mapping Tool","definition":"Pick up an image color and drop it onto a yarn color The Color Mapping Tool (smaller dropper) can only be used for 'Picture' image types to combine different colors of a graphic image into one color, reducing the overall number of yarns that will be needed in the final stitch pattern. It can also be applied to part of a graphic by using a selection box."},{"term":"Combine","definition":""},{"term":"Combine","definition":"Located in the toolbar of the Yarn and Symbols Palette Stitch symbols and colors can be combined. This tool can quickly add a symbol to all occurrences of a color, or a color to all occurrences of a stitch symbol. example: Make all the blue stitches purl stitches."},{"term":"Conversion Settings","definition":"Change the way image colors are converted to yarn colors Depending if you are working with a picture or a diagram, you can \"fine-tune\" the conversion with theses settings. dak 9) NOTE: Options 1-2-3 with \"dithering\" are new to dak 9"},{"term":"Copy","definition":"Copy the selected area to the clipboard WITHOUT changing the pattern In contrast to the \"Cut\" tool, which replaces the cut area with the right mouse button color, \"copy\" makes no changes to the exiting selected area. Use \"Paste\" to use the selection from the clipboard."},{"term":"Copy Points","definition":"COPY selected point(s) on the Clipboard Select single points or multiple points (click and drag) and copy them to the Clipboard. The points will remain on the clipboard until the clipboard is overwritten. These points can subsequently be \"pasted\" to the Original Pattern Drafting workspace as a new piece. Among other things, this feature can be used to create Cut 'n Sew templates."},{"term":"Cursor Size","definition":"Select large (hairline) or small cursor for checking exact alignment of points Also referred to as the \"hairline\" cursor. The Large cursor extends to the rulers making it easier to align points visually."},{"term":"Curve","definition":"Change the straight line between any 2 points into a curve When adding curves, remember the more points you add, the more complex the knittting."},{"term":"Curve","definition":"Draw a curved line with color or stitch symbol and quickly create and modify original symmetrical shapes dak 9: When the Curve Tool is active, additional options are available: Once a curve type is selected, various Drawing Tools are available: "},{"term":"Cut","definition":"Place the selected are on the clipboard, REPLACING with the right mouse button color"},{"term":"Cut Points","definition":"Place selected point(s) on the Clipboard and DELETE them Select single points or multiple points (click and drag) and Cut them from the piece. The points will remain on the clipboard until the clipboard is overwritten. These points can subsequently be \"pasted\" to the Original Pattern Drafting workspace as a new piece. Among other things, this feature can be used to create Cut 'n Sew templates."},{"term":"Daisy","definition":"Move or paste all or part of a motif based on the transparency or opacity of the colors or symbols The Daisy tool is available when a selection box is visible. It controls the behavior of colors and stitch symbols based on their transparent/opaque status. Similar to the Lasso Tool. The Lasso tool can select groups of adjacent related colors based on the transparent/opaque status of the stitches AROUND the related colors. The Daisy tool selects colors within the selection box."},{"term":"Delete Point","definition":"Alter a shape by deleting point(s) NOTE: This is a \"toggle\" style tool. To prevent deleting points in error, be sure to toggle the tool OFF."},{"term":"Delete Row","definition":"Alter a shape by deleting an individual row Delete individual rows to fine-tune knitting instructions *Exact Stitch Layout Mode"},{"term":"Delete Rows/Columns","definition":"Delete rows and columns in and existing motif

LEFT click and drag to delete ROWS
RIGHT click and drag to delete COLUMNS
This removes entire rows and columns

NOTE: This button remains activated until you click to turn it off. Take care not to delete rows by mistake."},{"term":"Deselect needles","definition":"Status assigned to a smart symbol to control the position of needles for knitting stitch patterns. Setting needles so the machine recognizes them for patterning on the next row. Depending on your machine, this might mean they’re brought out to a certain position or highlighted by the software. You can change the needle selection status for each color yourself—but the symbols are controlled by DesignaKnit."},{"term":"Diagonals","definition":"Perfect the shaping of sloped edges. When creating patterns in Standard Garment shaping, DesignaKnit calculates the smoothest shaping sequences for diagonal edges. If the shapes are modified in original pattern drafting, or you are designing your own shape you will need to use the Diagonals tool to achieve the best results. The knitting instructions shaping of diagonal edges in knitting needs to take into consideration the shape of stitches and rows (the ratio between them). The decision to use one method depends on your garment design and the knitting method you choose. The DesignaKnit Manual contains excellent examples and tips for using this tool."},{"term":"Direction Indicator","definition":"Top down? Sideways? Diagonal? Confirm on screen the direction of knitting This tool is used with Exact Stitch Layout features Change the direction of the knitting by using the Rotate Tool"},{"term":"Display Stitch Symbol Palette","definition":"Toggle the display of the Stitch Symbols Palette Notice that the button is duplicated on the top menu."},{"term":"Display Sts/Rows","definition":"Display the active piece outline as stitches and rows This display is especially helpful:

Establishing Shaping Methods
Establishing Diagonals Methods

"},{"term":"Dropper","definition":"Identify a color or stitch symbol and assign a mouse button to it based on selections from the active stitch pattern."},{"term":"Ease","definition":"The difference between the actual body measurement and the finished garment size The amount of ease is a personal preference. DesignaKnit sizing charts offer \"recommended\" ease, but it can be changed to suit the wearer of the finished garment.

2 ways to view ease

Visually with the Body Block Edit the numbers"},{"term":"Ellipse","definition":"Draw a circle or oval, outlined or filled with color or stitch symbols When the tool is selected, additional choices are available:"},{"term":"Equal Parts","definition":"Divide a line by adding points equally Often used to find the center point of a line. This is useful in setting the origin point of a piece to the exact center (for mirroring)"},{"term":"Eraser","definition":"Free hand tool that can be used to replace colors or symbols based on the colors that are currently assigned to the mouse buttons.

The Eraser Tool is more of a drawing tool than a mistake-fixer

LEFT mouse button Replaces the left color with the right (other colors are not affected) RIGHT mouse button Replaces the right color with the left (other colors are not affected) Learn more about the Eraser Tool in the Stitch Designer 201 Course When the Eraser Tool is active, additional choices are available:"},{"term":"Exact Stitch Layout","definition":"Display the position of stitches along the edge of the piece Exact Stitch Layout is a very powerful tool to help you precisely edit your shape files for knitting. It's one thing to draw lines on a screen, it's another to take into consideration knitting (especially machine knitting). Exact Stitch Layout mode enables editing stitch by stitch and row by row. This is necessary for techniques like shaping slopes or armholes, for manually lining up garment pieces so they fit well together and when complete control is wanted over custom pieces."},{"term":"Exchange","definition":"Exchange the left mouse button color (or symbol) with the right mouse button color (or symbol) Located in the toolbar of the Yarn and Symbols Palette If no selection box is active, this change will apply to every instance of the color or symbol in the workspace. Make a selection to isolate changes."},{"term":"Eyelet (Lace)","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Marks where an eyelet will form in full transfer lace Similar to a [k2tog, yo] in hand knitting, transferring a single stitch to its neighboring needle will create a hole. Leaving the emptied needle in working position completes the eyelet."},{"term":"Fashion Lace","definition":"Fashion lace: Transfers occur in different directions on the same row, requiring multiple passes of the carriage per row. This is a Silver Reed/Studio term for use with the lace carriage. Fashion lace is the opposite of \"Simple Lace\" where the single stitch transfers per row are all in the same direction. The stitches are transferred AND KNIT with the same pass of the carriage. This is controlled by the carriage settings. \"P\" for Fashion Lace and \"L\" for Simple Lace."},{"term":"Fill Pattern","definition":"Fill an area with a pre-designed motif. Similar to the Bird's-eye tool, you determine the color or symbol pattern to use with one of the other Design Tools, such as Brush, Pencil or Flood Fill Small repeats work best with this tool. Notice how the color (symbol) that is used in the motif is automatically added to the current palette."},{"term":"Fine lace","definition":"A stitch technique for Brother standard gauge machines that uses the lace carriage Instead of transferring an entire stitch, forming an eyelet, Fine Lace transfers one leg of a stitch to the adjacent needle. In other words, the stitch is shared between 2 needles. This creates an interesting texture without holes. Fine Lace on Brother Machines"},{"term":"Fine Lace","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Partial stitch share (Brother machines only) Instead of transferring an entire stitch, forming an eyelet, Fine Lace transfers one leg of a stitch to the adjacent needle. In other words, the stitch is shared between 2 needles. This creates an interesting texture without holes."},{"term":"Fit to Length","definition":"Stretch or compress the piece vertically to obtain a given TOTAL length Inserts (or removes) knitting across the entire piece, regardless of points. the dimension to enter is controlled by the current workspace choice. If the rulers indicate inches/cm, you will be prompted to enter inches/cm. If the rulers indicate sts/rows you will be prompted to enter stitches/rows."},{"term":"Fit to Width","definition":"Stretch or compress the piece horizontally to obtain a given TOTAL length Inserts (or removes) knitting across the entire piece, regardless of points. the dimension to enter is controlled by the current workspace choice. If the rulers indicate inches/cm, you will be prompted to enter inches/cm. If the rulers indicate sts/rows you will be prompted to enter stitches/rows."},{"term":"Flip","definition":"Flip the active piece from left to right, creating it's mirror image Commonly used to create duplicate, reversed pieces. For example you have a front piece designed and sized. Duplicate that piece then use the flip tool to mirror it."},{"term":"Flood Fill","definition":"Fill an area with a color or a symbol Replace an area within a design with a different color or symbol or fill a selected area with a color or symbol. When activated, this tool has 2 additional options that control the placement of the new color related to the colors surrounding it."},{"term":"Four Arrow Tag","definition":"Move and position an integrated stitch pattern in Original Pattern Drafting Use this tag to move the stitch pattern in relation to the garment piece. dak 9 In dak 9 hover over this tag and use the keyboard arrow keys to \"nudge\" the stitch pattern"},{"term":"Garment Type","definition":"Change your mind? Change the garment type (style). Want a round neck instead of a V? - change it without starting from scratch.

2 ways to Change Garment Types

Be aware that major changes may impact any custom size changes you made. DesignaKnit will warn you before proceeding

"},{"term":"Grid Settings","definition":"Alter the properties of the grid for easier editing. Make things easier when using the grid to prepare an image for conversion.

dak intelligently calculates this section based on the open graphic file
Adjust the grid color to make it easier to see the grid over the colors in your image
Display the sampling area of each cell of the grid
Use the \"Move corners independently\" option for skewed images.

"},{"term":"Grid: Dotted","definition":"Choose your workspace display to aid in aligning points Along with all the other tools to help you position points on your pieces, simply turning on the dotted grid or the lined grid may be one of the easiest and most useful.

Clicking twice on the icon will display the grid over the piece making things even more clear.
Using the large (hairline) cursor is also helpful
The display is controlled by the units (sts/rows or inches/cm) set on the rulers

"},{"term":"Grid: Lined","definition":"Choose your workspace display to aid in aligning points Along with all the other tools to help you position points on your pieces, simply turning on the dotted grid or the lined grid may be one of the easiest and most useful.

Clicking twice on the icon will display the grid over the piece making things even more clear.
Using the large (hairline) cursor is also helpful
The display is controlled by the units (sts/rows or inches/cm) set on the rulers

"},{"term":"Help","definition":"Displays built-in DesignaKnit help The related help information is displayed depending on what Program you are currently using:"},{"term":"Hidden Seams","definition":"Display with a dotted line any seams that may be hidden by knitting.

2 ways to view hidden seams

"},{"term":"Insert Length","definition":"Insert (or remove) a section of knitting to make the piece longer/shorter Inserts knitting across the entire piece, regardless of points. The measurement to enter is controlled by the current workspace choice. If the rulers indicate inches/cm, you will be prompted to enter inches/cm. If the rulers indicate sts/rows you will be prompted to enter stitches/rows."},{"term":"Insert Row","definition":"Used in Exact Stitch Layout mode Insert individual rows to fine-tune knitting instructions *Exact Stitch Layout Mode"},{"term":"Insert Row/Columns","definition":"Insert rows and columns in an existing motif In the example below, the RIGHT mouse button is assigned the color YELLOW

LEFT click and drag to insert ROWS
RIGHT click and drag to insert COLUMNS
BOTH new columns and new rows will be yellow (the right mouse button color)

NOTE: This button remains activated until you click to turn it off. Take care not to delete rows by mistake."},{"term":"Insert Width","definition":"Insert (or remove) a section of knitting to make the piece wider/narrower Inserts (or removes) knitting across the entire piece, regardless of points. The measurement to enter is controlled by the current workspace choice. If the rulers indicate inches/cm, you will be prompted to enter inches/cm. If the rulers indicate sts/rows you will be prompted to enter stitches/rows."},{"term":"Integrated Stitch Patterns","definition":"The Integrated Stitch Pattern button allows adding, viewing, and positiong a stitch pattern on and ACTIVE piece. Note: dak 9 now displays the stitch patterns integrated on all pieces (active or not)

If there currently is no stitch pattern integrated, clicking the tool will open a thumbnail viewer
If there currently a stitch pattern integrated, a 4 arrow tag will display:
- Double click the button to re-select a stitch pattern with the thumbnail viewer
- Hover over the button and the cursor will change to a hand. Drag to re-position the stitch pattern on the piece

"},{"term":"Knit and Purl","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Main Stitches in DesignaKnit Stitch Designer Knit and Purl Symbols cannot be removed from the Stitch Palette. As smart symbols they will select and deselect depending on the the selected knitting method."},{"term":"Knit Side","definition":"Refers to the side of the knitting that is away from the machine knitter (opposite to purl side)"},{"term":"Lace Tool","definition":"The lace tool allows the creation of lace stitch symbols and knitting instructions. These can be used to download to most electronic knitting machines and can also be used to create stitch diagrams for hand manipulation or hand knitting. This feature includes \"Smart Symbols\". Although symbols can be placed on a design manually (with the Pencil Tool) for machine knitters, it's recommended to use the \"Smart Symbols\". This will ensure the correct placement of the symbols for the selected knitting machine, allow the use of the \"Check\" Feature, and prevent issues when downloading to electronic knitting machines. dak 9: The lace tool is now included with DesignaKnit 9 at no extra cost.

Learn to use the lace tool with the Course: DesignaKnit and Lace Start the course today"},{"term":"Lace Transfer Left","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Similar to PSSO in hand knitting, A stitch is transfered so it is leaning to the left when viewing the knit (public) side of the knitting. Similar to PSSO in hand knitting. PSSO can easily be worked on the knitting machine. It is used for decreases or creating eyelet lace. The key is to understand (and keep straight) left and right leaning stitches. This can be a challenge because machine knitters view our knitting from the purl side."},{"term":"Lace Transfer Right","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Similar to k2tog in hand knitting, A stitch is transfered so it is leaning to the right when viewing the knit (public) side of the knitting. Knit 2 together is a hand knitting term referring to positioning stitches to lean to the right. Used for decreases or creating eyelet lace. k2tog can easily be worked on the knitting machine. The key is to understand (and keep straight) left and right leaning stitches. This can be a challenge because machine knitters view our knitting from the purl side."},{"term":"Lasso","definition":"Move or paste all or part of a motif based on the transparency or opacity of the colors or symbols Similar to the Daisy Button

The Lasso can be used for color and stitch symbols. It is invaluable in isolating sections of a pattern to create motifs, modify, and quick create repeats within a stitch pattern.
When the Lasso Tool is activated, additional, related tools are displayed
dak 9 now displays a status bar as selections are moved

"},{"term":"Lettering","definition":"Easily add a name or words to a new or existing stitch pattern. When the tool is active, many options are presented to format the actual letters."},{"term":"Line","definition":"Draw lines with color or stitch symbols. When the tool is active, more choices are available: Tool constraints:

Freehand Draw the line as needed without any restraints
Stits = rows Draw a ' 45° ' line with exact stitches and rows (may not be a true 45° based on knitting gauge)
Xins=Yins (Xcm = Ycm) Draw an EXACT 45° line with DesignaKnit assigning stitches and rows as needed

"},{"term":"Marker","definition":"Machine knitters often used yarn markers along the edge of our knitting. These help in seaming long sections and positioning pieces when constructing garments. Markers set in DesginaKnit display both on printed instructions and Interactive Knitting.

Markers can only be set where there is an existing point on a piece
Markers are set one-at-a-time by using the tool and clicking
On the Original Pattern Drafting workspace, markers only display when the tool is active
To delete a marker, use the tool and click

"},{"term":"Measure Across","definition":"Measure in a straight line from a selected point As an alternative to measuring between points, Measure across allows you to select a point and measure to any area of the piece. As always, the display of the results is controlled by the ruler settings, sts/rows or inches/cm. Using the large (hairline) cursor helps position the measurement."},{"term":"Measure Edge","definition":"Measure CLOCKWISE around the edge of a piece between any 2 selected points.

The secret to this tool is remembering that you measure CLOCKWISE around the piece.
You must select the tool each time (to prevent mistakenly selecting points, it automatically turns off with each click)
The displayed measurement is displayed in sts/row or inches/cm depending on the ruler setting
You can measure betwen individual points or measure across multiple points (example: Measure a cardigan front edge, including any shaping points)
To turn off the red measurement indicator, re-click on the first point selected

"},{"term":"Mirror Tool (Kaleidoscope)","definition":"Stitches drawn will mirror according to the mirror options set creating symmetrical stitch patterns. Picture a kaleidoscope. When the tool is active, 5 options are available. NOTE: dak 9 now includes a 4-way spiral symmetry option"},{"term":"Mirroring","definition":"Reflect points to duplicate shaping based on the vertical or horizontal origin points To create symmetrical pieces, mirror points horizontally or vertically. When adding points, with mirroring on, a duplicate point will be placed on the opposite side of the mirror line After moving points around, the corresponding points opposite the mirror line can be aligned to make the piece symmetric"},{"term":"Monochrome","definition":"Display the shape in the workspace in monochrome (without any color distortion) Monochrome export can be used to transfer a clear image of the workspace and pieces to other programs. You may also choose to work in this mode."},{"term":"Monochrome","definition":"Display the workspace in black and white to use with other programs

2 ways display in black and white

"},{"term":"Navigation by Rows","definition":"Change the Interactive Knitting displays row by row Use these buttons to position the graphic indicators in the Interactive Knitting windows: Row by Row Use the Keyboard arrow keys to more quickly navigate."},{"term":"Navigation by Sections","definition":"Jump to sections within piece. For example left and right sides of a neckline Use these buttons to position the graphics indicators in the interactive Knitting windows: Section by Section The up arrow will advance to the TOP of the current SECTION The down arrow will advance to the BOTTOM of the current SECTION"},{"term":"Neck Styling","definition":"Modify the neck styling based on the chosen neck type. (V, Round, Straight, Square)

3 ways to edit the Neck Dimensions

Double Click

"},{"term":"Numbering","definition":"Number the points of a piece in sequence from the top left. Numbering the points helps you visually keep track of their position on a piece and are used with the Table Feature of accurately positioning points."},{"term":"Open","definition":"Open an existing file and choose from thumbnail choices Programs using this tool:

Standard Garment Styling
Original Pattern Design
Stitch Designer
Graphics Studio

<>There are 2 ways to open files in these programs:

Using the tool, you are prompted to choose a new file from a THUMBNAIL display. Using the menu choice : >File >Open, a Windows File Explorer window is shown for you to choose the file you want to use

"},{"term":"Open","definition":"Open an existing Stitch Designer file and choose from thumbnail choices Make locating files easier: use the thumbnails"},{"term":"Open Shape File","definition":"Using Thumbnails, select a shape file to knit"},{"term":"Open Stitch File","definition":"Using thumbnails, open a stitch pattern file to use for knitting"},{"term":"Origin","definition":"Move the tape measures so the zeros align with the selected point The Point of Origin sets the starting point for other functions. Measuring, Rotating and Mirroring are all directed from the Point of Origin. NOTE:

If the rulers are set to sts/rows the vertical point of origin remains on the first row (as if you were knitting)

If the rulers are set to in/cm the vertical point of origin can be positioned at any point, making it easier to measure from that point

"},{"term":"Palette: Cables","definition":"Display / Hide the Cables Palatte Show or hide the cables palatte (when cables are used in the design). Close the palatte with the X."},{"term":"Palette: Stitch Symbols","definition":"Display / Hide the Stitch Symbols Palatte Show or hide the Symbols Palatte. You can also close the palatte with the X."},{"term":"Palette: Yarn Colors","definition":"Display / Hide the Color Palatte Show or Hide the Colors Palette. You can also use the X to close the window"},{"term":"Paste from Clipboard OPD","definition":"Paste points on the clipboard into the workspace as a new piece

Click and drag to select points

Copy them

Paste to create a NEW PIECE in the workspace

Among other things, this feature can be used to create Cut 'n Sew templates."},{"term":"Paste from Clipboard SD","definition":"Paste the clipboard image into the stitch pattern"},{"term":"Pattern Position","definition":""},{"term":"Pencil","definition":"Free-hand drawing tool with the width of ONE Stitch. You can draw in color or stitch symbols When the Pencil Tool is active, additional choices are available:"},{"term":"Piece: Close Shape File","definition":"Close the shape file This is one of a grouping of tools used when integrating pattern pieces with stitch patterns. This is not a toggle tool. Even if the piece is integrated with the stitch pattern, If you close the shape file with this button, use one of the other Piece display tools to re-open it."},{"term":"Piece: Cut","definition":"Toggle on/off to display the only shapes with the stitch pattern overlay. This makes it easier to visualize the position of the stitch pattern. This is one of a grouping of tools used when integrating pattern pieces with stitch patterns. Combine this display with the move tool for positioning the stitch pattern."},{"term":"Piece: Display","definition":"Overlay a transparent outline of the pattern piece(s) to help position the stitch pattern for integrating the pattern piece(s). This is one of a grouping of tools used when integrating pattern pieces with stitch patterns. When clicked, one or multiple pieces can be selected. The display and pieces can be manipulated with the other tools
dak 9 now lists the names of any stitch patterns that have been integrated with the pieces.
"},{"term":"Piece: Display ALL","definition":"Overlay a transparent outline of the pattern pieces to help position the stitch pattern for integrating the pattern pieces. This is one of a grouping of tools used when integrating pattern pieces with stitch patterns. When clicked, one or multiple pieces can be selected. The display and pieces can be manipulated with the other tools"},{"term":"Piece: Move Piece","definition":"Move the currently selected piece in the workspace This is one of a grouping of tools used when integrating pattern pieces with stitch patterns. dak 9 When pieces are moved outside the currently displayed repeats, DesignaKnit will automatically create pattern repeats to fill the area> For example in the image below, the sleeve is moved down, outside the original stitch layout display. dak added a row of pattern repeats to fill the sleeve in it's new position."},{"term":"Piece: Position of Pointer","definition":"Display the position of the cursor (pointer) in relation to the garment piece. This is one of a grouping of tools used when integrating pattern pieces with stitch patterns. To display the position of the cursor (pointer) in relation to the garment piece, hover the cursor (hand with a plus) over a stitch. If the in/cm box is checked, the position of the pointer will display in inches. Or it will display in stitches and rows. Because you are examining a piece with a stitch pattern overlay, these measurements are based on the NEEDLEBED posistion. In the example below: Top left:

The pointer (hand) is pointing to the top button. It is positioned on row 39 of the PIECE and Left Needle #1 on the needlebed.

This can be helpful in positioning a motif exactly in the center of the needlebed

Lower right:

The pink foot starts at 1\" from the bottom of the piece
The foot starts at 5.5\" from the left of the garment piece
"},{"term":"Pointer Position","definition":"Opens up a floating window with information about the current stitch pattern The Pointer Position Window displays:

The color or symbol assigned to each mouse button (left, right, center)

The current position of the cursor (pointer)

NOTES:

In the top example - L1 R40 indicates that the cursor is positioned on Row 1 of the STITCH PATTERN in the first column of stitches on the left and 40 stitches from the right. Even if this design were integrated with a garment piece, this tool indicates the position on the STITCH PATTERN, not the needlebed

The pointer position can also be shown/hidden from File >View > Pointer Position in Pattern

To determine where the STITCH PATTERN is located in relation to the PIECE, use the \"View Pointer Position in Piece\" tool.

"},{"term":"Preview Conversion","definition":"Offers a \"sneak preview\" of the conversion, letting you double-check and fine-tune the settings before the final conversion."},{"term":"Print","definition":"Printouts for stitch patterns"},{"term":"Print","definition":"Output your designs to paper Programs using this tool:

Standard Garment Styling Print Pattern Pieces / Stitch Patterns

Original Pattern Design Print Pattern Pieces

Stitch Designer Print Stitch Patterns

"},{"term":"Raglan Styling","definition":"Quickly modify the styling of Raglan sweaters. Note: The Chest and Upper Arm dimensions are EASE (not the actual finished dimensions)
3 ways to edit your raglan dimensions

Double Click
"},{"term":"Ready, Stop, Go","definition":"This group of buttons controls the action of the interactive knitting screen. They are available based on the connection state between the DesginaKnit computer and the knitting machine. (with a cable) When the \"ready\" and \"go\" buttons are active, communication will take place between the computer and the knitting machine. \"Stop\" sets a \"bookmark\" in the work which will be opened and resumed at the position when the work is opened next."},{"term":"Rectangle","definition":"Draw a rectangle or square, outlined or filled with color or stitch symbols When the tool is selected, additional choices are available:"},{"term":"Redefine","definition":"Crop or expand the pattern to create a single pattern repeat. Select a section of a design to export as a motif or use as the basis for a new design. This function can also be accessed by the menu item >Edit >Redefine"},{"term":"Redo Tool","definition":"Re-do the last action that was undone Undecided? Un-do, Re-Do, Un-do, Re-Do"},{"term":"Repeats","definition":"Control the number of times a pattern is displayed in the workspace This is helpful to preview the overall appearance of a design or to zoom into one repeat of the pattern. NOTE: This setting is saved when you save the pattern. If you set your pattern to 1x1 repeat and save, the next time you open the file, one repeat of the design will display This function can also be accessed by the menu item >View >Repeats"},{"term":"Replace","definition":"Replace all instances of the right mouse button color with the left mouse button color Located in the toolbar of the Yarn and Symbols Palette"},{"term":"Rotate","definition":"Rotate a piece clockwise around the point of origin Active Piece: Using the rotate tool changes the orientation of the knitting For example, rotate 90 degrees for sideways knitting, 45 degrees for diagonal knitting. Set/confirm the Origin point before rotating Inactive Piece: Inactive pieces can be rotated temporarily and moved to another place on the workspace. This is useful when determining the fitting together of the inactive piece with the active piece or to see how seams line up."},{"term":"Rotate Counter-Clockwise","definition":"Rotate a piece clockwise around the point of origin
Shortcut:
Active Piece: Using the rotate tool changes the orientation of the knitting For example, rotate 90 degrees for sideways knitting, 45 degrees for diagonal knitting. Set/confirm the Origin point before rotating Inactive Piece: Inactive pieces can be rotated temporarily and moved to another place on the workspace which is useful when determining the fitting together of the inactive piece with the active piece or to see how seams line up."},{"term":"Ruler: Horizontal","definition":"Display ruler/tape measure directly on the workspace

When the ruler is first displayed \"0\" is aligned with the \"0\" origin of the piece

Rulers can be dragged to any position as needed

Units (sts/rows or in/cm) can be change with the buttons on the tape measure

Rulers are \"assigned\" to each piece separately

Turning off a ruler with the tool only hides it. The ruler positioning remains

Changing the orientation of the piece does not move the tape measure

NOTE: The term \"ruler\" is also used for the permanent, green borders on the right and the bottom of the workspace. These moveable tape measures can be used IN ADDITION to the fixed, green rulers"},{"term":"Ruler: Vertical","definition":"Display ruler/tape measure directly on the workspace

When the ruler is first displayed \"0\" is aligned with the \"0\" origin of the piece

Rulers can be dragged to any position as needed

Units (sts/rows or in/cm) can be change with the buttons on the tape measure

Rulers are \"assigned\" to each piece separately

Turning off a ruler with the tool only hides it. The ruler positioning remains

Changing the orientation of the piece does not move the tape measure

NOTE: The term \"ruler\" is also used for the permanent, green borders on the right and the bottom of the workspace. These moveable tape measures can be used IN ADDITION to the fixed, green rulers"},{"term":"Save","definition":"Save the current file Programs using this tool:

Standard Garment Styling

Original Pattern Design

Stitch Designer

Graphics Studio

<>There are 2 ways to save files in these programs:
Using the tool, your work will be saved using the SAME NAME Using the menu choice : >File >Save As a Windows File Explorer window is shown for you to enter the NEW FILE NAME
"},{"term":"Scale","definition":"Expand or reduce the whole piece; keeping the proportions constant This is one of many tools used to change the dimensions of a piece. This tool changes the entire piece by the ratio you enter.

Enter 2 to make the piece twice the original size

Enter .5 to make the piece 1/2 the original size

This feature has many uses, but it can be particularly useful with the Trace feature ( dak 9). Let's say your original trace is at 1/4 scale. Draw the dak piece to match the original, then use the Scale tool to enlarge the piece x4."},{"term":"Screen Link SL-USB","definition":"Allows Interactive Knitting on any non-electronic machine including plastic bed machines even the plastic bed machines like the LK-150, KX-350, KH-400 and passap Vario, etc Connect the cable to you PC. The other end is velcro'd to the main bed. The magnet (provided) is attached to the carriage. The cable senses the magnet as it passes by on the carriage and forwards the pattern in DesignaKnit by one row. dak and Manual (non-patterning) machines"},{"term":"select needles","definition":"Status assigned to a smart symbol to control the position of needles for knitting stitch patterns. Setting needles so the machine recognizes them for patterning on the next row. Depending on your machine, this might mean they’re brought out to a certain position or highlighted by the software. You can change the needle selection status for each color yourself—but the symbols are controlled by DesignaKnit."},{"term":"Selection Box","definition":"Isolate a section of the image. Make changes in that section only"},{"term":"Selection Box: Draw","definition":"A selection box allows you to isolate a specific section of your stitch pattern to edit. Once a selection box has been chosen, use the other selection box tools (along with other drawing tools) to modify that isolated section. Apply other Stitch Designer tools (move, resize, draw) to that section without modifying the rest of the pattern. Right click will also bring up choices for using the selection box."},{"term":"Selection Box: Numbered","definition":"Display the properties of the selection box (stitches and rows) View the detailed properties of the current selection box:

Hover over the center handle (don't click) and the properties are displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the workspace

Click the Numbered Selection Box Tool

Use the Menu >View > Selection Box Position

This button is part of a group of related tools to use with selection boxes"},{"term":"Selection Box: Tagged","definition":"Show the current selection box with handles for moving, sizing and positioning the box. Using the Handled Selection Box opens up a world of possibilities for manipulating your stitch patterns.

Click and drag the corners: enlarge or reduce the size of the box without modifying the contents

Click and drag the center icon: Re-orient the box without changing the size or modifying the contents

Click inside the box (no handles): Reposition the contents of the box

NOTE: There are many other options when using the Tagged Selection box. This button is part of a group of related tools to use with selection boxes (but it is the most powerful tool in the group)"},{"term":"Selection Box: Un-tagged","definition":"Outlines the current selection box. Depending on the colors used in your design, the outline may be difficult to see. If you use the selection box extensively, you may want to modify your colors or use the Tagged Selection box to make it more visible. This button is part of a group of related tools to use with selection boxes."},{"term":"Shaping Method","definition":"Choose the knitting method Bind Off (Cast off) or Hold for gentle slopes Instruct DesignaKnit to generate the correct shaping instructions based on the shaping method you will use in your knitting. This is especially helpful for shoulder shaping and round necklines. TIP: Display the outline in xxxx stitches and rows No adjustment for knitting method. Stitches are decreased EVERY ROW for a straighter line. Used for Cut 'n Sew shapes On the carriage side: Bind/Cast off stitches EVERY OTHER ROW On the carriage side: Bind/Cast off stitches EVERY OTHER ROW, but with one stitch retained for Bind/Cast off on the next row (for a smoother edge) Manual Hold/Short row: Opposite the carriage stitches are placed in hold position EVERY OTHER ROW Automatic Hold/Short row: One needle is retained for automatic wrap on EVERY OTHER ROW"},{"term":"Shuffle","definition":"Move a pattern or selection 1 stitch or 1 row at a time. If there is no selection, the entire pattern (colors and symbols) will move in the direction of the arrows. If there is a selection box, the selected colors AND symbols will move WITHIN the selection box. An alternative to clicking the small arrows in the tool is to use the menu item >Modify >Shuffle. You can type the number of stitches and rows you want to move the pattern."},{"term":"SilverKnit USB | dak cable","definition":"Connects between Silver Electronic Machines and dak SK550 SK560 SK580 SK830 SK840 SK860 SK890 LC580 AG50 SA-3E"},{"term":"Simple Lace","definition":"This is a Singer/Silver term referring to single stitch transfers, occurring in the same direction on each row. This arrangement requires only 1 pass of the lace carriage to transfer the stitches This is the opposite of Fashion Lace where stitches are transferred in different directions on the same row, requiring MULTIPLE passes of the carriage."},{"term":"Sizing: Custom","definition":"Select sizes based on a Custom Sizing Table (as opposed to a built-in Standard Table)
2 ways to Select Sizes (using a Custom Sizing Table)
The sizing table shown is related to the custom sizing table group that was originally selected.

"},{"term":"Sizing: Standard","definition":"Select sizes based on the Standard Sizing Table (as opposed to a Custom Table)
2 ways to Select Sizes (using the Standard Table)
The sizing table shown is related to the sizing that was originally selected. For example, if the design is currently a child's size, this tool will allow you to choose another size from the child's sizing table. If another sizing chart is needed, use the \"Garment Type\" Tool.

"},{"term":"Skirt Styling","definition":"Quickly make skirt styling changes
3 ways to edit the Skirt dimensions

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"},{"term":"Sleeve Head Styling","definition":"Quickly modify the sleeve head dimensions of SET IN SLEEVES. The sleeve heads of other styles cannot be modified this way.
3 ways to edit the Sleeve Dimensions

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"},{"term":"Sleeve Styling","definition":"Quickly alter the sleeve dimensions
3 ways to edit the Sleeve Dimensions

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"},{"term":"Slip","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Textured stitch where the working yarn passes under selected needles (slip) Slip Stitch in machine knitting refers to the process of missing stitches, allowing the working yarn to travel across the purl side of the knitting. These \"floats\" can be decorative when the purl side is used as the public side of the knitting. The same process can be used to create Multi-color slip. Needles are missed (slipped) and colors are changed creating colorful, graphic designs."},{"term":"Symbols Organizer","definition":"Manage the appearance of the Symbols Palette in your workspace Keeping the Symbols Palette organized will go a long way to making your stitch designing easier and faster. The Symbols Organizer can also be opened from the Menu >Palettes >Symbols Organizer"},{"term":"Technique Change Control","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Switches knitting technique at defined point Unless you say otherwise, DesignaKnit assumes the technique from the last pattern band keeps going through any plain rows—right up until it sees another Smart Symbol or a Technique Change Control symbol."},{"term":"Thread Lace","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Simulates eyelets without stitch transfers. Machines with Thread Lace settings: With the appropriate Cam/Carriage settings, both threads will knit together (as in plaiting), but the fine yarn will knit singly and form \"lace holes\" with no floats."},{"term":"Thumbnail","definition":"Locate files graphically with extensive detail info included. Instead of using the Windows File Explorer, use thumbnails to quickly locate files. In addition to other detailed information, the background color of the thumbnail indicates:

Dark Blue: Created/Saved in Standard Garment Shaping

Grey: Created in Original Pattern Drafting

Light Blue: Edited in Original Pattern Drafting

"},{"term":"Tidy Image","definition":"Convert selected image color(s) to a single image color The Tidy Image tool enables changes to be made to an image before it is converted to a stitch pattern. In coverting images to knitting patterns, the goal is to keep the image as un-complicated (color-wise) as possible. By \"tidying\" the image in advance, the tool will remove unwanted colors before conversion. In the example below the red colors are selected with the right mouse button and replaced with the color selected with the left mouse button."},{"term":"Trace","definition":"Use a tablet and stylus to draw stitch patterns. More precise than using keyboard and mouse. Required:

DesignaKnit

A tablet connected to the same computer

A drawing that fits in the drawing area of the tablet

"},{"term":"Tuck","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Creates texture by skipping knitting (yarn travels OVER the needles) Textured stitch pattern where individual stitches do not knit and the working yarn travels OVER selected stitches for 1-4 rows."},{"term":"Undo Tool","definition":"Undo the previous action Make a mistake? Undo it!"},{"term":"View Colors","definition":"Toggle between displaying colors and monochrome Use this button with the other display buttons:"},{"term":"View Stitch Grid","definition":"Display or hide the stitch grid in the workspace. Use the grid along with the other display buttons:"},{"term":"View Stitch Texture","definition":"Preview the knitted fabric texture Use this button with the other display buttons:"},{"term":"View Symbols","definition":"Toggle between displaying stitch symbols and fabric texture Use this button with the other display buttons:"},{"term":"View Yarns","definition":"Show or hide yarn colors Show/hide the yarn colors. This can also be accessed from MENU >View >Yarns"},{"term":"View/Hide Grid","definition":"Display a grid overlay to help prepare an image for conversion to a stitch pattern Turn the grid on and off. Also access from MENU >View >Grid"},{"term":"Weave","definition":"[Stitch Symbol] Separate Weaving yarn floats over and under the needles, the yarn does not form stitches, but creates decorative floats on the purl side of the knitting. Weaving on the knitting machine can produce beautifully textured fabric. Here's a fun way to use small amounts of novelty or luxury yarns on your machine knit projects."},{"term":"Wizard","definition":"Step through the process of converting a graphic to a stitch pattern. NOTE: All settings in DesignaKnit Graphics Studio work together and are interdependent, therefore it is important to step through all dialogs and save the settings when a pleasing result is achieved. Depending on the choice of Picture or Diagram, a different set of steps are presented. Picture Image Type Diagram Image Type"},{"term":"Wrench (Single)","definition":"Setup for Stitch Pattern Templates Customize your Stitch Template (punchcard) output. Course / Classroom: Stitch Designer 101"},{"term":"Yarn Color Setup","definition":"Manage the appearance of the Color Palette in your workspace Keeping your Yarn Colors Palette organized makes it easier and faster to create your designs. The Set Up Option Box can also be opened from the menu >Palettes >Yarn Color Setup"},{"term":"Yarn Definition Tool","definition":"The Yarn Definition Tool button (larger dropper) can only be used for 'Picture' image types Pick up a color from the image and drop it onto the Yarn colors as a new yarn. If the color already exists, a message will appear."},{"term":"Yarn Symbols/Memo Numbers Toggle","definition":"Located in the toolbar of the Yarn and Symbols Palette 3 way toggle between displaying Yarn Symbols and Memo Numbers and hiding the display"},{"term":"Zoom all Repeats","definition":"Zoom to view all repeats (as many as possible) After zooming in to a selection box area, and making changes, zoom out to view all repeats and examine your changes."},{"term":"Zoom In | Out","definition":"Enlarge or Reduce the image in the workspace 3 ways to zoom

Menu >Zoom

Magnify + - Tools

Mouse Scroll Wheel

"},{"term":"Zoom In | Out","definition":"Enlarge or reduce a section on the workspace The Zoom in and Zoom Out buttons are helpful in getting \"up close and personal\" with the items in your workspace. Both Stitch Designer and Original Pattern Drafting offer this feature Both dak 8 and dak 9 have the Zoom Feature"},{"term":"Zoom Pieces","definition":"Organize your workspace by displaying the pieces as you need them. Toggle between these tools to center on the ACTIVE piece or show ALL. Click once to display the active piece only, click a SECOND time to display all pieces. Where did all my pieces go? Be sure to click the \"Show All\" button "},{"term":"Zoom to Selection Box","definition":"With a selection box displayed, this icon is activated. It allows you to view the selection section more closely Use the Max Zoom tool to view as many repeats as possible"}]