Jon, If you are primarily editing, check into Amazing Designs Edit 'N Stitch. You will be amazed by what you can do. You can view stitch points and add, delete or move them. You can size and maintain stitch quality. You and do all the basics, rotate, merge, align, mirror and much more. You can get a free trial on the website and try it out for 30 days.
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Give it a try, I hope you like it as much as I do. Holly