Start with the insertion point in the tieup in the first treadle.
Method 1: with number keysType the numbers of each shaft tied up on treadle 1, e.g.
1 2 3 5 |
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Method 2: with + and - keysStart with the insertion point at bottom left. Each time you type +, you mark a black square, and the insertion point moves up one square. Each time you type a -, you mark a white square and the insertion point moves up one. When you type in the topmost square, the insertion point moves to the bottom of the next column on the right. The advantage of this method is that you only use two keys, and it's easy to develop a rhythm. Note: the = key has the same effect as + so there's no need to press Shift at the same time. |
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Keyboard entry in the treadling is the same as for threading if your treadling is set for Single Pedal Action, so only one treadle is allowed per pick, and the insertion point advances automatically after each keystroke. If you have set Allow Multipedal Action in the Treadling menu or Liftplan in the Tieup menu, then two or more treadles can be entered on each pick and the insertion point does not advance on each keystroke. Press Up arrow or Down arrow as needed to advance.