To create a Library Swatch file - Multipoint Gradient

This article will show how to create a multipoint swatch to be used with ITCU Swatch printing.

The example comes from a design with a short piece of gradients at the start of a small design, and in total, the gradient Coloreel thread will be used for approximately 490 stitches. The lettering of the design will be embroidered with a traditional embroidery thread. (This is called the Multi Thread method)

• First step is to use Coloreel Studio to create a Library file with the Gradient swatch to be used.
  • Open the DST-file
  • Set the first thread as Coloreel Thread and the other as Non-Coloreel Thread.
  • Create the Multipoint Swatch giving you the desired gradients.
    • Set the two first colors to be separate from the first gradient color to make it visible where the Gradient swatch starts. In this case, a white color is applied. Add white (#FFFFFF) to the two first colors in order to create a steep gradient from white to the next color.
    • Third color should be the start color of the gradient (green #74940F)
    • Add a new color by clicking "Add Point Under" and apply the same green color. In this example, the Easing mode is set to Linear and Spherical.
    • Add another two colors and apply the light blue color of the gradient to both of them. (#4190C4) That color is set to EaseOut and Cartesian.
    • Add the final color of the Gradient. (#003F6B)
    • Scroll up to the top of the Editor to adjust the distribution of the colors. Drag the five color delimiters to obtain the desired colors for the design.

• Next, click the Download swatch icon to save the swatch in a Library (CSL) file.

• The saved Library (CSL) file is ready for import to the Swatch printing of the ITCU, and it is also possible to open in the Library tab of Coloreel Studio.