CAD Screen Status Bar

The Status bar is located at the bottom of the CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) screen. It show the current status or what is happening with the machine. 

Speed only shows while the machine is stitching. Speed Numbers are based on the scale of 1 – 20. While stitching the speed can be changed for the currently selected pattern only. Change by using the mouse to move the slider bar or by pressing “increased” or “decreased” on the machine head keypad. 

Stitches per Inch (SPI) is for the currently selected pattern only. Change the SPI while stitching using the plus and minus sign.

Grid refers to faint grey background grid lines that appear when ON the button is green. The size of the grid can be adjusted.

Snaps can be used With all the draw features, pattern nodes or end points of selected patterns. When Snap is ON, Nodes or pattern end points will be fastened to Endpoints of other Patterns or the grid intersections. When ON, the button turns green. 

Zoom refers to the screen magnification. 

Channel lock toggle shows if the Channel Locks are on or off as well as the angle the channel locks are set to. For more information, revisit the basting guide in the Quick Start section.

Grid Coordinates refer to the current location of the machine head, as you move the machine head the numbers change.