Special Functions - Bernina Artista 730E Instruction Manual

Special Functions

The following functions are found on the artista 730
sewing computer. Each function which can be used
in the selected program is either shown in the yellow
part of the screen or on the two bottom rows of the
gray part of the screen.
Presser Foot Indicator
the recommended presser foot for the
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selected stitch is displayed by number
touch symbol
a screen will appear with further
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presser foot options
if the presser foot is raised it is indicated
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with an arrow
Indication of the Altered Stitch Width
or Stitch Length
return to basic setting by touching the
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stitch width/stitch length bar
Long Stitch
touch symbol
sewing computer sews every second
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stitch (max. stitch length 10mm)
can be activated for all practical,
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decorative, and directional stitches
except buttonholes and sideways
motion stitches
functions and stitches can be combined
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can be programmed in Combi Mode
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and saved in File Drawers
Applications:
combine with straight stitch to baste
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combine with triple straight stitch for
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topstitching
Pattern Extend 2–5 x
touch one or more times
the numbers 2–5 appear depending on
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the type of stitch selected
the length of selected stitch will be
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increased by 2–5 times
stitch integrity is maintained
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lengthened stitches can be programmed
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in Combi Mode
touch the symbol longer and the func-
tion is turned off. The symbol is inactive
(yellow)
Applications:
lengthen existing stitches without
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affecting the stitch density
combine stitches
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The Sewing Computer – On-screen Functions
Note:
The 0-9 function button (Stitch Selection
by Number) as well as the History function
button (the 15 last selected stitches) are
always visible on the screen.
Pattern Begin
the symbol is automatically highlighted in
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blue (= active), when a stitch is selected
after beginning to sew the symbol is
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turned off (inactive, yellow)
touch symbol
the needle moves to the beginning of a
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stitch or stitch program
Applications:
decorative stitches, buttonholes, working
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in Combi Mode
Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right)
touch symbol
sewing computer sews selected stitch in
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Horizontal Mirror Image (left/right –
determined by the sewing direction)
can be programmed in Combi Mode and
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saved in File Drawers
Applications:
blindstitch for shell edging
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decorative stitching
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stitch combinations
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Vertical Mirror Image (up/down)
touch symbol
sewing computer sews selected stitch in
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Vertical Mirror Image (up/down – deter-
mined by the sewing direction)
can be programmed in Combi Mode and
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saved in File Drawers
Applications:
decorative stitching
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stitch combinations
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