{"id":3082,"date":"2025-07-11T05:48:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T05:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/?post_type=knowledge-base&#038;p=3082"},"modified":"2025-07-11T05:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T05:50:06","slug":"how-to-use-the-pair-point-digitize-tool","status":"publish","type":"knowledge-base","link":"https:\/\/wingsxp.com\/embroidery\/knowledge-base\/how-to-use-the-pair-point-digitize-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use the Pair-point Digitize Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Pair-point Digitize tool is a specialized function within eXPerience 8, ideal for creating complex or irregular shapes with perfect stitch direction control. Its primary strength lies in creating high-quality&nbsp;<strong>Satin<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Piping<\/strong>&nbsp;stitch objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike other digitizing tools where you trace an outline, this tool works by placing nodes in pairs. Each pair defines the two opposite edges of a column, simultaneously setting the stitch direction for that segment. This makes it perfect for organic shapes like stems, leaves, or lettering where you want the stitches to flow naturally with the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><div  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_59279\"  width=\"1290\" height=\"725\"  data-origwidth=\"1290\" data-origheight=\"725\" data-facadesrc=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wX1eUNDbsb8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ epyt-facade no-lazyload\" data-epautoplay=\"1\" ><img decoding=\"async\" data-spai-excluded=\"true\" class=\"epyt-facade-poster skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"YouTube player\"  src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/wX1eUNDbsb8\/maxresdefault.jpg\"  \/><button class=\"epyt-facade-play\" aria-label=\"Play\"><svg data-no-lazy=\"1\" height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ytp-large-play-button-bg\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\" fill=\"#f00\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Accessing and Enabling the Tool<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pair-point Digitize tool is context-sensitive and only becomes active when an appropriate stitch type is selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the\u00a0<strong>Digitize<\/strong>\u00a0tools on the main\u00a0<strong>Tools bar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pair-point Digitize tool icon may be visible. If not, click and hold the currently visible digitize tool icon to reveal the list of available tools, and select\u00a0<strong>Pair-point Digitize<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important:<\/strong>\u00a0You will notice the tool is disabled (grayed out) by default. This is because it can only be used to create\u00a0<strong>Satin<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Piping<\/strong>\u00a0objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the\u00a0<strong>Stitch Type<\/strong>\u00a0panel, select\u00a0<strong>Satin<\/strong>. The Pair-point Digitize tool icon will now become enabled and ready to use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Digitizing a Basic Shape<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the tool active, you can begin creating your shape by defining it with pairs of points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Left-click on one side of your desired shape to place the first node.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move your cursor to the opposite side and left-click again to place the second node. This completes your first pair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This pair of nodes defines both the width of the satin column at that point and the direction of the stitches that will fill it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue moving along your shape, adding subsequent pairs of nodes to define its path and width. The software will automatically generate the satin-filled area between the pairs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Useful Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;By default, all points are connected with a smooth curve. For more precise control over the curve as you place a point, you can&nbsp;<strong>click-and-drag<\/strong>&nbsp;to adjust the curve&#8217;s shape in real-time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Creating Corners and Correcting Mistakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You have several shortcuts available while digitizing to improve your workflow and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To Create a Sharp Corner:<\/strong>\u00a0Hold down the\u00a0<strong>SHIFT<\/strong>\u00a0key while you place a node. That point will become a sharp corner instead of a smooth curve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Delete the Last Point:<\/strong>\u00a0If you make a mistake, simply press the\u00a0<strong>BACKSPACE<\/strong>\u00a0key. This will remove the last node you placed, allowing you to easily correct your path without starting over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Creating Multi-Section Objects<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pair-point tool is excellent for creating a single object composed of several separate parts (like the individual stems of a flower that should all be embroidered together).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After you finish digitizing the first section,\u00a0<strong>right-click once<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This finalizes the section but keeps the tool active.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can now move to a new area and begin digitizing the next section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue this process for as many sections as you need. All sections will belong to the same object in the sequence list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 5: Finalizing Your Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Finalizing tells the software you are finished creating sections for the current object. You can use either mouse clicks or keyboard shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To Finalize a SECTION<\/strong>\u00a0(and continue creating more sections for the same object):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right-click once<\/strong>\u00a0OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Esc<\/strong>\u00a0once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Finalize the entire OBJECT<\/strong>\u00a0(and stop adding sections):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Right-click twice<\/strong>\u00a0OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Esc<\/strong>\u00a0twice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To Release the Tool:<\/strong>\u00a0Once an object is finalized, the tool remains active for creating a new, separate object. To release it completely, you can right-click one more time, press\u00a0<strong>Enter<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>Esc<\/strong>\u00a0again, or simply click the\u00a0<strong>Rectangle Selection<\/strong>\u00a0tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stitch Flow:<\/strong>\u00a0Remember that the power of this tool is controlling stitch direction. As you place your pairs, you are actively guiding the flow of the stitches. You can edit the direction lines later to see how it dynamically changes the stitch pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Snapping to Grid:<\/strong>\u00a0For precise, geometric shapes, you can enable the grid and the\u00a0<strong>Snap to Grid<\/strong>\u00a0function. While digitizing, your cursor will lock onto the grid points. To temporarily disable snapping for a single point, hold down the\u00a0<strong>ALT<\/strong>\u00a0key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pair-point Digitize tool is a specialized function within eXPerience 8, ideal for creating complex or irregular shapes with perfect stitch direction control. 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