9 Ways to Get Help When Using Hatch Embroidery

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April 8th, 2024 5 minute read

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There are two types of people when it comes to starting out with brand-new software. Some treat it as a new exciting adventure, throw themselves at it, and click around happily, while others might find the experience a little daunting and take things a little slower. No matter which type you are, we give you reassurance with 9 ways to get help when using Hatch Embroidery, where you can get help and find information when using Hatch Embroidery, either within the software or online.

You can also get in touch and ask us for support. Great customer service is what we pride ourselves on and are famous for. It is comforting to know that you are not on your own!

As the perfect starting point, we created over 200 free expert embroidery lessons at Hatch Academy to help you learn at your own pace.

So how can you find out more about the different tools and features of Hatch Embroidery software and get help and support? Here is a comprehensive guide to make learning easier and help you start creating your own beautiful designs even faster!

Hatch Academy provides instant access to over 200 fantastic free lessons by our embroidery experts during your 30-Day Free Trial to build your knowledge and confidence and make the most of your Hatch trial. We recommend practicing the featured tools straight after or during watching the video while they are still fresh.

You will receive full access to much more great lessons, plus exclusive videos, fun projects, webinar recordings, and special designs with the purchase of Hatch Embroidery Digitizer. We frequently add new content.

When using the software you’ll see the Toolboxes on the left. When you click on them, they open up in a drop-down format and you can select the tools you want to use. If you want to find out more about each specific tool, simply hover over it with your mouse and press the F1 key on your keyboard. This opens up the relevant section of the online User Guide.

The online User Guide explains the use of the tools and features within the ‘toolboxes’ in great detail. When you use the F1 key while using Hatch Embroidery, as explained above, you will be directed to the relevant section of the User Guide.

You can access it directly from the Hatch Embroidery website: Resources > User Guide

You can also access it from within the Hatch Embroidery software: Help > Product Help

If you do not want to wait and need an answer to your question straight away, you can have a look at the FAQ section on our dedicated Help & Support site. We collected several questions that often get asked and provided answers for quick help.

Open the Hints Docker from the right side of your screen and watch short videos on how to use the various tools in Hatch Embroidery. This fantastic new educational tool was introduced with Hatch Embroidery 3 and is not available in previous versions (1 and 2).

The Release Notes for Hatch Embroidery contain information about new features, enhancements, product requirements, and any known issues. It is a downloadable and printable document.

You can access it from your software: Help > Release Notes

The Quick Start Guide is a comprehensive printable document on how to get started by setting your software up and it explains the settings of your software and various files and assets.

You can access it from your software: Help > Quick Start Guide

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Join our Hatch Users Facebook group, share your experiences and designs, and connect with other Hatchers. If you need advice fast, someone is always online to help you. All these group members are asked a few questions before joining to ensure it remains a friendly and helpful space.

We publish new articles on our blog regularly with relevant and informative content. Make sure to check back often.

Ask any long-time Hatcher and they will tell you about our amazing support team!

If you have installation issues or any other technical problems, but cannot find the answer on our Help & Support site, you can raise a support ticket. One of our friendly customer service team members will get in touch with you as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours except on weekends or holidays. They deserve a break too! :)) We pride ourselves in our customer service and ensure that any issues are resolved in a fast, efficient, and friendly way.

If you would like to get in touch, you can submit a ticket here. It is easy, and our friendly and efficient customer service team will do their very best to get back to you within 24 hours.

We are confident that no matter what your Hatch Embroidery question may be, you will find the answer using one of those 9 ways to get help when using Hatch Embroidery software.


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