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To those who think there is no difference between a repaint and a scanned version, you couldnt be more wrong. They are not the same thing. To start with, scanned patterns take up too much needed space on your computer, a repaint is a WAY smaller file for the same pattern. Go find a scanned pattern that also has a repaint done and compare the sizes of the files! I started out with scans and was not happy as I have trouble reading black and white patterns. So many I liked only came in B&W so I was frustrated trying to read them. That and you were dependent on the person making the scans to do them correctly, clear, flat and enlarged, which we all know not everyone on here does or even knows how to do! I started looking into the repaints and found that if you can click your mouse, you can use the PM4 to make repaints. You just need to learn how to use the pattern maker and the possibilities are endless. You can change the size of a pattern, the color, fix problems, and print all with a few clicks of your mouse. All of the repaints include the listed colors and materials you will need without having page after page of scans. Sometimes you might have to add a new bead or floss to its list materials if its a brand new color or bead thats just came out. Whenever I find a repaint pattern that I want or if I make one, I then throw the scanned one in the recycle bin and delete. My computer space gets freed up for even more patterns if I choose :). The only thing for me was learning to use it. First off, the program has its own HELP section and there are even videos out there showing you how. Once I learned how, I have found it to be therapeutic, almost like coloring in a coloring book. I enjoy it and it relaxes me, plus I get the benefit of making my patterns in color or black and white if I want. When I print them out they are clear and concise, any size I want to make, unlike some scans that come out all crooked looking or too dark and small to read. As far as fixing a problem pattern, you would need to find the correction and enter it into the repaint or judge for yourself if you think something is wrong. I just did one and the scan had a wrong symbol. I knew by looking at the pattern which color it should be and fixed the symbol in my repaint. You can always go back and fix a repaint, making that another plus for its use. I cant rave enough about the PM4. Once you learn to use it, you can even convert photos to a repaint pattern! These type programs are the bomb! There are several different types of the programs such as the PCS, PM4, etc. but I like the PM4 best. The PCS has so many versions and the latest one PCS10 will not let you open repaints made with any other of the PCS versions :( The PM4 doesnt have that problem. Here is what I have:
I use the PM4 for making all of my repaints. Repaints for the PM4 are called .xsd files.
I have a PCS7 version for opening repaints called .pat files.
I have the MyriaCross Converter for converting PCS files to PM4 files. I can then throw the PCS file away or keep for an emergency if I want.
Lastly, I have the PCS10 because there are some patterns uploaded here that are only in PCS10 format. Once I open them with the PCS10 I can then make a screen print of the pattern and re-make it in PM4 format if I want.
This all sounds like a lot to take in and for a newbie, it is. For now I would just start with one program, learn it, experiment with it, and if I enjoyed it, then I would look into downloading the others. They are all here in the forum under Cross Stitch Programs. Im posting the link to the PM4 for you. Hope this helps. :)
Pattern Maker PRO 4.08 - Full Version-English/Russian
http://www.pindiy.com/forum.php? ... 8&fromuid=53349
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