DST improvements for all

Apple has approved StitchBuddy 3.4.2 for macOS and StitchBuddy HD 3.4.2 for iOS / iPadOS. These versions are mainly introducing improvements when editing DST designs.

These files are encoding a command to trim a thread with some consecutive jump stitches - which are normally combined by StitchBuddy. When this issue was reported I disabled jump optimization for DST files as a quick-fix, leading to erratic leftovers after moving / deleting parts of a design.

The new solution is more sustainable:

  • Trim commands in DST files are preserved while jump optimization was re-enabled. Corresponding jump stitches are inserted when a design is saved. These trim commands are indicated by scissors icons and enlarged needle points in the underlay view if jump stitches are shown.
  • The color of symbols (needle penetration points and trim commands) is adjusted to the background color for better visibility. This works for individual background colors as well as the dark / light theme on iOS.

Thanks to all of you participating in beta-testing the new app releases.