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Filet Crochet Viewer Frequently Asked Questions

These are a some frequently asked questions about the Filet Crochet Viewer. If you have one that isn't covered here, use the support form and send it to Janet!

Q. How do I print a pattern landscape?
A. Follow these steps:

  • Select Print Screen under the File menu.
  • In the print dialog box, click the Properties button.
  • Select Landscape option and click OK.
  • Click OK in the Print dialog box.

Q. How do I print the pattern over multiple pages?
A. Follow these steps:

  • Select Print Setup under the File menu.
  • In the Print Setup dialog box, select Multiple pages and click OK.
  • Select Print Screen under the File menu.

Q. How do I print the instructions for the pattern?
A. Follow these steps:

  • Select Instructions under the Display menu or click the Instructions button in the speed bar.
  • The instructions will appear on the screen.
  • Select Print Screen under the File menu
  • In the Print dialog box click OK.

Q. How can I look at all my patterns so I know which pattern I want to print?
A. You can use File Preview. Follow these steps:

  • Select File preview... under the File menu.
  • Select all the files in the list you wish to view in miniature.
  • In the File Preview dialog box, the selected patterns will display in miniature.
  • Selecting the miniature version of the pattern will automatically open it in Filet Crochet Viewer.

Q. How do I change the background color?
A. Follow these steps:

  • Select Pen Colors under the View menu
  • In the Color dialog box, select a color and click OK.
  • The solid crochet squares will change to the new color.

Q. How to I add a row/column counter?
A. Follow these steps:

  • Select Row and column counter under the Display menu.
  • A row and column counter will display marking every 10 squares.