Software Updates
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“Embroidery Tool Shed” Version 26.13 (01/16/2026)
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Font Icons - The digitizing and font icons have been updated again to preserve the old color convention. They are still looking larger and better than before.
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“Embroidery Tool Shed” Version 26.10 (01/13/2026)
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- Telemetry
We have added the ability to compile telemetry data on application customer use. The User will need to Opt-in for this to work and can Opt-Out at any time.
When the software is first run, a dialog bar will appear at the top, just under the ICONs. It will provide information on why we are requesting telemetry data and Accept and Decline.
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Information dialog if clicked.
The customer can withdraw consent at any time in the application’s “About Box.”
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Bugs
Fixed problem with Mac’s saving CNS cutter files. "Error creating cutting outlines."
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Supplement interface change.
The user will now be informed that new supplement files just below the top bar. They must click on “Download” to start the process.
This request will stay present until the download.
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Once started, the user will be shown a progress bar of what is being downloaded at the bottom of the application and will not be able to use the software until completed. Unless they press the ESC key to cancel.
When complete.... The user will have a dialog box appear. Click on OK to continue.
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“Embroidery Tool Shed” Released version 25.76 as of 01/02/2026.
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A2Z Fonts – New Font Format Update
This new format allows A2Z fonts to be used as typeable keyboard fonts within ETS. When installed, A2Z fonts will appear in the ETS font list and can be typed directly, just like system fonts.
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Import A2Z fonts
Under the dropdown menu File, you will find “Import A2Z fonts”. User that has an A2Z font file can now import the new font into their system for use.
Note: They must have at least one software license that has font usage for this to work.
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2. Updated thread charts
a. Exquisite Thread: Corrected the name of color 541 to Faded Denim.
b. KingStar Metallic
- Added KingStar Metallic MG-4 Champagne color.
- Corrected KingStar Metallic Leaf Green to MA-25 not MA-24.
- Corrected the display color for KingStar Metallic MA-1
3. Text on Path:
The artwork should always be created clockwise because the text is left to right.
In this version, it will auto fix the orientation.