Merge vector & embroidery objects

	Use Shaping > Weld to merge overlapping objects into a single ‘flattened’ object.
	Use Shaping > Combine to merge the properties of overlapping objects and trim overlapping areas.

Merge selected objects using the Weld or Combine tools.

To merge vector and embroidery objects...

• Select vector or embroidery objects to shape.
• Use Weld to merge overlapping objects into a single ‘flattened’ object.

• Make symmetrical shapes by digitizing one half, duplicating and reflecting, then welding the duplicate shapes.

• Use Combine to convert embroidery objects into multiple objects sharing the properties – stitch color and type, etc – of the topmost object.

If drawing tools are used as the input method, Combine converts vector objects to a single complex shape.

TIP

Cut objects in half by drawing a line through them and applying Divide. Apply Combine to create closed objects or Weld to fuse two objects.