Tajima DG software - Create a new Coloreel Length Striped Swatch

To create a striped (Length) swatch:

• Open a Coloreel Library Tab (Click Menu Bar - Manage - Coloreel Libraries)
• On the Coloreel toolbar, click the Add button +. 
• Select Gradient or Striped Swatch from the drop-down menu that appears. 

The Swatches dialog opens.

• On the Swatches dialog, select the Length radio button.
  • The swatch preview bar will display color bars of equal length. A Color/Length table opens to the right side of the dialog

• To add a new color, click the "Add row" button on the right side of the dialog.
  • A new row will be added to the table for the new color. Note that a new set of color bands appear in the color bar.

• To edit a color for any row, do the following:
  • Click the small down arrow on the right of the color field. 
    • You see the Swatch Picker dialog.
  • Select the color library you want to select the color from.
    • The list of available colors in the table will change accordingly.
  • Click a color from the library to select it.
    • The Swatch Picker dialog will close, and the color will be applied to the selected row.

You can also change colors by clicking on the small squares beneath each color slider and selecting "Edit". This will open the "Swatch Picker" dialog, and you can then select a new color from the Libraries as above.

• Repeat to add and edit colors if desired.

Adjusting lengths:

•  To adjust the lengths for each color, click in the field for the color you want to change and type in the desired length. 
• Press enter to apply the change to the color bar.
  • Alternatively, click the Distribute evenly button to make all colors the same length.

• • If required, you can remove a color change by selecting it and clicking the "Remove" button on the right side of the dialog.
  • You can also remove color by clicking on the small square beneath each color slider and selecting "Remove".

• When you are finished adjusting the swatch, click OK to save it. 

• Saving Coloreel Swatches.

  • Once you have created a custom Coloreel Swatch, you can save it to a library for use with embroidery or text segments. The Swatch "Save as" dialog allows you to select both the library you want to save the swatch to and also to give it a name.
    • Note: It is important to give a unique name to every swatch.

• • • Press Ctrl+S, or select File - Save, to save the Coloreel Library file with the new swatch included.