Instruction Manual - Pulse BES Embroidery Software 2 Instruction Manual

40 Pacesetter BES Lettering 2

Instruction Manual

5 Right-click to redraw the lettering so that it follows the new
curve.
6 To save your custom shape, right-click and choose "Export
Text Path" from the options.
You see a Save as dialog.
7 Type in a name for the new Text Path and click save.
The new Text Path will now appear in the Select paths dialog
when you use the Text on a Path tool.
Changing the Anchor Point Type
When you are editing the baseline of a Path Text segment, you
can select anchor points and change their type. An anchor point
can be a line, cusp, smooth or symmetrical point. The different
types change the way that the baseline curves.
To change an anchor point to line, cusp, smooth or
symmetrical:
1 Select a Path Text segment.
2 Right-click and choose Edit baseline from the options menu.
3 Hover over the anchor point you want to change (a blue dot
will appear next to the mouse pointer) and right-click.
You see a shortcut menu.
4 Choose one of the following types of anchor points
available:
 Line: Removes the direction lines from the anchor point.
Creates a straight point without any curved properties.