In this video, we show how to take a pre-existing or pre-digitized design in a machine file format such as DST or EXP and convert parts of it back into wireframe format for editing in Melco DesignShop Pro. We begin by expanding the design in the tree view and zooming in to inspect the layers. In expanded format, we can only see stitch points, so to make edits we select the layer, right-click, and choose Convert Object to Wireframe. In this example, we only change the red layer, which is then broken into the elements that make up that portion of the design.
We explain that the conversion from expanded stitch format back to wireframe is not always perfect, so the objects may be divided into unexpected pieces. The issue in this design is that the red stitching sits too close to the border, which can cause it to pull away when sewn. To correct that, we select the wireframe elements and drag their points to create more generous overlap into the border area. If needed, we can add a point by left-clicking on a blank section of the line, and zooming in helps make point selection easier. We also note that double-clicking a point may open the point position window, which can simply be canceled if it is not needed.
After adjusting the wireframe shapes, we zoom back out and globally add density for the entire layer. To do this, we click the first object in the layer, hold Shift, click the last object, then right-click the highlighted selection and open Properties. Under Primary Underlay, we apply an underlay setting at 20% density, click OK, and save the design. This process allows us to take a pre-digitized design, break it apart into wireframe format, edit it, and save it again for sewing.
After refining overlaps and underlay, support the final design with the proper embroidery backing and stabilizer.