Tajima DG software - Create a new Coloreel Noise Striped Swatch

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To create a striped (Noise) 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. 

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The Swatches dialog opens.

  • On the Swatches dialog, select the Noise radio button.
    • A table opens to the right side of the Swatches dialog.

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This table will display the current colors in the swatch and the minimum and maximum width of each color (in pixels). In the context of Coloreel swatches, a 'pixel' is a unit of length equal to 1,32 mm,

  • By default, the swatch will consist of two colors. To add a third color (or more), click the "Add row" add_row.png button on the right side of the dialog. N5.png

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. swatch_picker.png
    • 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 Save Swatch dialog will appear.

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You can save the new swatch by giving it a name or click Cancel to continue editing.

    • The new color will be applied to the selected row.
  • Repeat to add and edit colors if desired.

Adjusting lengths:

  • You can change the default maximum and minimum widths that have been assigned to each color in the swatch by:
    • At the desired color row, click in the "Min. width" or "Max. width" field to select it.
    • Type the new value into the field, and press Enter to apply it.
      • In the color bar, note that the widths of the selected color change accordingly.

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    • Repeat the steps above for each color width value you want to change.
  • (Optional) Click the Flip button to reverse the order of the colors.

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  • When you finish 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 the library to which you want to save the swatch and give it a name.
      • Note: It is essential 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.