.TAP: Happy TAP
The native format of Happy multi-needle commercial machines, structurally close to DST.
- Extension
- .tap
- File type
- Stitch (machine) file
- Used by
- Happy Japan
- Market
- commercial
- Thread colors
- No colors (stops only)
- Status
- current
How it works
TAP uses three-byte stitch records like DST but without DST's text header.
What the file stores
- Stitches and jumps
- Color changes
Watch out for
- Happy machines also read DST.
Machines that read .TAP
- Happy (native format)
Support differs between models and generations, so always confirm in your machine's manual.
Related formats
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