{"product_id":"electric-quilt-6-software","title":"Electric Quilt 6 quilting assistant software","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSoftware Features\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Libraries -\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall friendlier interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView the Library and the Project Sketchbook items in the same dialog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect multiple items to add to the Sketchbook with one click\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect multiple items and delete them from the Sketchbook with one click\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to sort and delete from the Project Sketchbook from within the Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to link to other EQ product libraries from within the Library dialog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded notecards that can flip and be pinned down for viewing continuous items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport items from other EQ projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to display more items within the dialog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to build My Library files for all design items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient copy and paste procedures for building custom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited My Library files\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy interface for naming libraries and styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for blocks by pre-defined categories like construction method or skill level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for fabrics by text or color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for layouts, embroidery or photos by text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for thread by text or color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport fabric scans or photo images using BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport embroidery designs using EXP format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition of a Photo Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition of a Thread Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to create thread by RGB values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Project Sketchbook\u003c\/u\u003e -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to see more than one quilt at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate sections for embroidery, photos and thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to move the entire dialog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded notecards that can be flipped and pinned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-click to edit blocks and quilts to the worktable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSort capability for all sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext menus for additional functionality specific to the section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePrinting and Exporting\u003c\/u\u003e -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate templates before printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption for larger key block for template patterns and rotary cutting charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResizable foundation pattern dialog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved labeling of foundation patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased control over EQs foundation numbering scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaving of foundation numbering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to print partial foundation patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to select setting triangles and print clipped blocks patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror option for printing blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrints template patterns for text set on quilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport metafiles with fill color or with outline and fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExport high resolution images in BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eQuilt Worktable\u003c\/u\u003e -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew on-point layout style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore options for locking sliders so they move together instead of separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore size information readily available within the palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo new border styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to hide or show layers on the quilt as you're designing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption for always starting with a 4x4 horizontal layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefault border style is user settable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a custom quilt layout from a block drawing with just a click\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRulers for the quilt worktable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable origin for the quilt rulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Set Applique Text tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Random Recolor tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Set Auto Borders tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Set Photo tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Set Embroidery tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Thread tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Rotate Fabric tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Erase Block tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Paintbrush tools for freehand coloring of patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendlier interface for viewing block colorings and selecting a coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to add a plain block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew position for the graph pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to center a block in the quilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFussy cut positioning of fabric is saved with the quilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eBlock Worktable\u003c\/u\u003e -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew precision bar for easier drawing board adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to draw pieced PatchDraw blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddition of special grids: 8 point star, circle, arc, kaleidoscope, octagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew PolyDraw tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettable grid dot size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettable color for grid dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to hide or show layers on the block as you're drawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to center selected segments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Ellipse tool for drawing applique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Rectangle tool for drawing applique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Brush Stroke tool for drawing applique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Freehand tool for drawing applique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape Bezier curves by dragging directly on the curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto selection of segment as soon as it's drawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool specific precision bars for greater customization of drawing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaving of fussy cut position of fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto fill when patches are closed using PatchDraw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaving of open patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the stacking order of patching on the drawing layer or the color layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerendipity options for creating new blocks by tilting, merging or framing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock palette on the color tab for quick editing of blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved options for importing an image for tracing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverall\u003c\/u\u003e -\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric scales based on the size of the block or quilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Recently Used Fabrics appear at the top of the fabrics palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd and remove tools from toolbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay large or small tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomize the style of the tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlyout tools for greater flexibility of tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbility to restore to original default settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge video screen with more videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick quilt projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Toolhelp window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorktable tools for quickly changing worktables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplementation of an intro splash screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip of the Day option on startup or from the Help menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral System Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindows XP or Vista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternet access for activation (4 activations included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-ROM drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700 MB of hard drive space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonitor with screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esound card recommended for demo videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdditional Requirements for EQ5 to EQ6 Upgrade:\u003c\/u\u003e EQ5 must be installed for the installation to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#ff0000\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill not run on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, or 2000!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e - These computers lack Windows files from Microsoft that are needed for the quilting program to run properly, which cannot be installed on these operating systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\"I don't have Windows XP or Vista, will EQ6 work on my computer?\"\u003c\/u\u003e - No, EQ6 only runs on Windows XP and newer operating systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\"Will EQ6 run on my Mac?\"\u003c\/u\u003e - Electric Quilt 6 is a PC program. To run on a Mac, the Mac must be able to run PC programs, and would have to have Windows emulation software, such as Virtual PC (XP version) installed. Or have Parallels software installed. VMWare Fusions is not recommended. We do not have Mac computers here, and cannot tech support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\"I don't have internet access; will I be able to install Electric Quilt 6?\"\u003c\/u\u003e - No. We're sorry, but internet access is necessary. Once the program is installed and activated, internet access is no longer required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electric Quilt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46676460208349,"sku":"tacony-EQ6","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/0136\/0605\/files\/EQ6-med.jpg?v=1763714047","url":"https:\/\/sewingmachinesplus.com\/products\/electric-quilt-6-software","provider":"Sewingmachinesplus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}