Wilcom & Corel debut apparel decoration design software

A revamped user interface provides easier and faster ways to work for newcomers and experienced users alike. This release brings even smoother workflows between graphic and embroidery files as well as a host of creative and productivity features. With a focus on all types of apparel decoration, Wilcom Elements 3 also features new Virtual Decorations, simulating embroidery through digital printing.

New Wilcom and Corel products provide businesses with faster workflows, competitive advantage and new multi-decoration possibilities

The integration of the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite into Wilcom DecoStudio and EmbroideryStudio has changed the way that embroidery is designed and has become the ideal smart tools for embroiderers and garment decorators. Now Wilcom and Corel have gone a step further with significant enhancements to how graphic and stitch files interact including the ability to convert not only vector designs but also bitmaps to embroidery. In addition, new algorithms provide even greater stitch quality for more efficient production and beautiful results.

"Wilcom and Corel have been working together now for over ?ve years to develop signi?cant enhancements to how graphic design and embroidery digitizing can interact," says Bill Wilson, CTO and co-founder of Wilcom International. "Wilcom's unique all-in-one .EMB design file format is the basis of a powerful ecosystem for everything needed in embroidery and multi-decoration design and production. With the latest e3 release, there are over 200 new features or enhancements based on excellent feedback from the Wilcom community of designers and digitizers."

New Feature Highlights

Easier, faster user interface - starts up to 50% faster, re-organized toolbars, bigger brighter buttons, easier configuration of toolbars and dockers.

Virtual Embroidery - new decoration option for printing high resolution TrueView embroidery simulation. Provides new creative opportunities and an economical alternative to embroidery.

Stitch quality improvements - new "Sheen" algorithms provide exceptional stitch results in Graphics to Stitch conversion and Auto Fabrics with built in intelligence provided by industry experts. Matching fill patterns in complex Fusion Fill shapes and new underlay types for more loft with less stitches.

Integration with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 - Included with DecoStudio and Embroidery Studio e3, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 is the most creative and powerful version to date, making it even easier to connect with digital assets, work with leading edge tools, and output design projects with confidence.