Visualize
Simulator / Realistic Preview
Select the objects you wish to see in a simulated preview. If you want to watch your whole design being simulated, select everything (Ctrl+A
) or nothing.
Then run Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Visualize and Export > Simulator / Realistic Preview
and enjoy.
Simulation Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Keys | Effect |
---|---|
start animation | |
pause animation | |
forward | |
backward | |
speed up | |
slow down | |
one frame forward | |
one frame backward | |
Jump to previous command | |
Jump to next command |
It is also possible to zoom and pan the simulation with the mouse.
Stitch Plan Preview
Run Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Visualize and Export > Stitch Plan Preview...
.
Instead of apllying the stitch plan, you can also use the Live preview
option. Then you don’t need to undo your changes afterwards.
You have the following display options:
- Move stitch plan beside the canvas Displays the preview on the right side of the canvas. If not enabled, the stitch plan will be placed on top of your design. In that case you may want to update your design visibility to eather hidden or lower opacity.
- Display layer visibility defines the visibility of the original design layer.
- unchanged leave it as is
- hidden hide the original design
- lower opacity display original design with lower opacity
- Needle points displays needle points if enabled



