FAQ

Is Satin Studio a file converter?

File conversion is one part of the work, but the editable project is the center of Satin Studio. Objects, threads, warnings, proofs, worksheets, versions, and exports all belong to the project.

Which file formats can I use?

Satin Studio reads common machine files, artwork, raster references, fonts, project packages, and handoff bundles. Exporters cover the machine families listed in the file-format matrix.

What does simulation tell me?

Simulation explains the stitch plan and estimates material behavior: coverage, thread contact, tension, pull, curl, and pucker risk. It helps you find a bad plan before thread reaches fabric.

It does not guarantee a physical result. Fabric, stabilizer, hooping, needle, thread, tension, speed, and machine condition still matter.

What is X-Ray?

X-Ray removes the material illusion and shows construction: density, underlay, travel, trims, jumps, tie stitches, stitch direction, compensation, warning regions, and reconstruction confidence.

Use it when the rendered proof looks clean but you want to know how that appearance is built.

Can I edit stitches directly?

Yes. Direct stitch editing is appropriate for manual stitch blocks and deliberate repair of imported command streams.

For native objects, edit the source object when possible. Changing a fill angle or satin width and compiling again preserves more intent than dragging the generated needle points.

Should I keep the project or the machine file?

Keep both with the production record, but return to the project for revisions. The machine file belongs to one export target and one reviewed project version.

Why did a proof become stale?

The source changed after the proof was compiled. Satin Studio keeps the old proof available for comparison but does not present it as current. Compile again to produce facts for the new project revision.

Why did my approval disappear?

Approval remains attached to the exact version that was reviewed. A later edit creates a new version that needs its own proof and approval.

Do I still need a test sewout?

Yes. Use the intended fabric, stabilizer, needle, thread, hooping, tension, and machine settings. The proof reduces surprises; the sewout supplies physical evidence.