FILE
A related collection of information, named and often stored on a disk.
FILE NAME
The unique identifier given to a design that is stored on a computer. The file name can have up to
eight characters, a period, and an up to three letters extension.
FILL STITCH
A series of running stitches used to cover large areas.
FORMAT
Preparing a disk to receive information. All new disks must be formatted, but reformatting a disk
destroys any information stored on it.
FUNCTION
An action caused by a command in a design such as Trim, Color Change, Needle Up, etc.
GRAPHICAL ROTATION
Angling a design in the Layout window using the mouse to click and drag the rotation box around
the object.
GRAPHICAL SCALING
Making a design larger or smaller in the Layout window using the mouse in a click and drag
motion.
GROUP OBJECTS
Objects that have been locked together on the screen.
HARD DISK
A sealed area in your computer containing a read/write head and auxiliary memory.
HOOP
A device made of wood, metal, or plastic used to hold a garment or fabric taut during the
embroidery process.
HORIZONTAL SPACING
Additional spacing that may be added between Alphabet letters.
ICON
A small graphic representation of something larger.
IMPORT
Bringing a design file into the EDS III program from a non-DOS formatted diskette or paper tape.
INSERT
Adding additional information to an existing design.
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