Yes, by chance, I did have the straight stitch plate attached, as I had just finished embroidery! Blush, blush...glad the machine is smarter than I am! (I'm used to just breaking needles with my old machine!)And I believe you've addressed this before! Now that I've done it, don't think I'll forget the solution again. THANK YOU so much for all the assistance with all my questions, and thanks for the answer on Horizon link, and for the digitizing suggestions. I will check out Trevor's website, as I am having so much fun with the software and want to learn as much as possible. I'd enjoy joining a digitizing group, too. Barbara Jean