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We recommend that you keep this Instruction Manual before using the software. Personal Embroidery Design Software System Instruction Manual Before using this software, first read this document nearby for details on installing the software. In addition, be sure to read the Installation Guide for future reference.
We recommend that you keep this Instruction Manual before using the software. Personal Embroidery Design Software System Instruction Manual Before using this software, first read this document nearby for details on installing the software. In addition, be sure to read the Installation Guide for future reference.
Instruction Manual
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... their respective companies and are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the windows may be used on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". • Do not drop or hit the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". For repairs or adjustments • In the event that you make a trial sewing sample with ...to ensure safe and correct operation, please read before sewing on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" for household use. For additional product information and updates, visit our website at: http://www.brother.com/ or http://support.brother.com/ 1 For safe operation • Do not save any files...
... their respective companies and are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the windows may be used on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". • Do not drop or hit the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". For repairs or adjustments • In the event that you make a trial sewing sample with ...to ensure safe and correct operation, please read before sewing on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" for household use. For additional product information and updates, visit our website at: http://www.brother.com/ or http://support.brother.com/ 1 For safe operation • Do not save any files...
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents Search by Sample Project 2 Search by Operation 4 Table of Contents 6 PE-DESIGN Software Key 7 Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN PLUS2 8 Starting Up Applications 9 Understanding Windows 10 PE-DESIGN PLUS2 Window 10 Example of Importing Embroidery Data .......... 13 Basic Operations 14 Tutorial 1: Making a Quilt Using an Embroidery Pattern 14 Tutorial 2: Arranging Stitch Patterns 21...
Table of Contents Search by Sample Project 2 Search by Operation 4 Table of Contents 6 PE-DESIGN Software Key 7 Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN PLUS2 8 Starting Up Applications 9 Understanding Windows 10 PE-DESIGN PLUS2 Window 10 Example of Importing Embroidery Data .......... 13 Basic Operations 14 Tutorial 1: Making a Quilt Using an Embroidery Pattern 14 Tutorial 2: Arranging Stitch Patterns 21...
Instruction Manual
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... order to prepare for transferring or storage. • When the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is subject to change. appears, select [Continue without scanning] and then start up PE-DESIGN PLUS2. The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" prevents unauthorized use of this dialog box. PE-DESIGN Software Key In order to use PE-DESIGN PLUS2, the included "PE-DESIGN Software Key" must be plugged into a USB port of the computer...
... order to prepare for transferring or storage. • When the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is subject to change. appears, select [Continue without scanning] and then start up PE-DESIGN PLUS2. The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" prevents unauthorized use of this dialog box. PE-DESIGN Software Key In order to use PE-DESIGN PLUS2, the included "PE-DESIGN Software Key" must be plugged into a USB port of the computer...
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... This pane combines tabs for importing embroidery patterns as well as for file operations, such as [New], [Save], [Print] and [Design Settings]. 2 Ribbon Click a tab at the top to display the available parameters. 8 Stitch Simulator pane The Stitch Simulator shows how...command. Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN PLUS2 Window 45 1 2 3 7 6 10 8 11 9 12 13 14 15 1 Application button Click to display a menu containing commands for specifying thread colors, sewing attributes and text attributes. Refer to display the Instruction Manual and view information about the software. 6 Sewing Order...
... This pane combines tabs for importing embroidery patterns as well as for file operations, such as [New], [Save], [Print] and [Design Settings]. 2 Ribbon Click a tab at the top to display the available parameters. 8 Stitch Simulator pane The Stitch Simulator shows how...command. Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN PLUS2 Window 45 1 2 3 7 6 10 8 11 9 12 13 14 15 1 Application button Click to display a menu containing commands for specifying thread colors, sewing attributes and text attributes. Refer to display the Instruction Manual and view information about the software. 6 Sewing Order...
Instruction Manual
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Line (1) 4 Repeat the previous steps to draw line (1). a The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" cannot be transferred to an embroidery machine compatible with USB media or connected to a computer using a different name. 18 k j a Line (4) If there is ... following dialog box appears. For details, refer to embroidery machines You can be used as USB media. Do not save embroidery files on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" for line (4). e c Line (3) Line (2) f d Designs can sew a pattern transferred to copy the file using a USB cable. h l g i Data transfer begins.
Line (1) 4 Repeat the previous steps to draw line (1). a The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" cannot be transferred to an embroidery machine compatible with USB media or connected to a computer using a different name. 18 k j a Line (4) If there is ... following dialog box appears. For details, refer to embroidery machines You can be used as USB media. Do not save embroidery files on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" for line (4). e c Line (3) Line (2) f d Designs can sew a pattern transferred to copy the file using a USB cable. h l g i Data transfer begins.
Instruction Manual
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Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs a If a .pes file created with this software, the message "This file will be imported into a new Design Page." For more details on the [Import] pane, refer to "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" on the new Design Page. ■ From a folder 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Import Patterns] in the [Import] group, and...
Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs a If a .pes file created with this software, the message "This file will be imported into a new Design Page." For more details on the [Import] pane, refer to "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" on the new Design Page. ■ From a folder 1 Click the [Home] tab. 2 Click [Import Patterns] in the [Import] group, and...
Instruction Manual
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... can be enlarged or reduced in PE-DESIGN PLUS2 in which the elements are not uniform, the thread density and needle drop point pattern may be enlarged/reduced while the key is adjusted. Pulling or puckering more dense or light without the number of stitches sewn changing. a This software allows you make a trial sewing...
... can be enlarged or reduced in PE-DESIGN PLUS2 in which the elements are not uniform, the thread density and needle drop point pattern may be enlarged/reduced while the key is adjusted. Pulling or puckering more dense or light without the number of stitches sewn changing. a This software allows you make a trial sewing...
Instruction Manual
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...does not appear, unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", and then plug it plugged in again. Page Refer to "Uninstalling the Software" on page 115. 112 Please connect a PE-DESIGN Software Key." Leave it in , and uninstall, then re-install PE-DESIGN PLUS2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem...correctly install the software. The information on your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is corrupted. An operation not described in the installation procedure was performed. (e.g., [Cancel] was clicked or the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" was ...
...does not appear, unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", and then plug it plugged in again. Page Refer to "Uninstalling the Software" on page 115. 112 Please connect a PE-DESIGN Software Key." Leave it in , and uninstall, then re-install PE-DESIGN PLUS2. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a problem...correctly install the software. The information on your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is corrupted. An operation not described in the installation procedure was performed. (e.g., [Cancel] was clicked or the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" was ...
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... for the Latest Version of the Program Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS2, then [Check for most current version. (2) The make and model number of the computer that appear. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used . Turn off the firewall,... register your product online by following a simple registration procedure. Online Registration If you wish to be possible to check for software updates, visit the Brother Solutions Center at startup to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on . This information will...
... for the Latest Version of the Program Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS2, then [Check for most current version. (2) The make and model number of the computer that appear. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used . Turn off the firewall,... register your product online by following a simple registration procedure. Online Registration If you wish to be possible to check for software updates, visit the Brother Solutions Center at startup to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on . This information will...
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... , and then [All apps]. 4 Click [Yes]. 2 Click [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] from the application list, right-click [PE-DESIGN PLUS2], and then click [Uninstall] in the [Control Panel] window. Select this software, and then click [Uninstall]. 3 In the [Programs and Features] window, select [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] and click [Uninstall]. Select [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] and click [Uninstall] in the [Programs and Features] window, and then...
... , and then [All apps]. 4 Click [Yes]. 2 Click [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] from the application list, right-click [PE-DESIGN PLUS2], and then click [Uninstall] in the [Control Panel] window. Select this software, and then click [Uninstall]. 3 In the [Programs and Features] window, select [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] and click [Uninstall]. Select [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] and click [Uninstall] in the [Programs and Features] window, and then...
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...hoops 93 N New 43 NOT DEFINED 62 Not sewn Line 62 Region 63 O Offset line 58 Online Registration 114 Open .pes file 43 New Design Page 43 PE-DESIGN PLUS2 file 43 Open Image from Clipboard 91 from File 90 Open paths 50 Optimizing 95 Hoop changes 95 Sewing Order 28 Options...Text 71 Output To Clipboard 92 To File 92 Oval 49 P Pan 34 Pattern 8 Pattern information 39 Adding comments 39 Multi-position hoops 96 PE-DESIGN Software Key 7 Photo Stitch 1 Wizard 79 Candidates 82 Color 79 Parameters 81 Photo Stitch 2 Wizard 84 Color 85 Parameters 85 Previewing 35 Print ...
...hoops 93 N New 43 NOT DEFINED 62 Not sewn Line 62 Region 63 O Offset line 58 Online Registration 114 Open .pes file 43 New Design Page 43 PE-DESIGN PLUS2 file 43 Open Image from Clipboard 91 from File 90 Open paths 50 Optimizing 95 Hoop changes 95 Sewing Order 28 Options...Text 71 Output To Clipboard 92 To File 92 Oval 49 P Pan 34 Pattern 8 Pattern information 39 Adding comments 39 Multi-position hoops 96 PE-DESIGN Software Key 7 Photo Stitch 1 Wizard 79 Candidates 82 Color 79 Parameters 81 Photo Stitch 2 Wizard 84 Color 85 Parameters 85 Previewing 35 Print ...
Installation Guide
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... product names mentioned in , unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", and then turn on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". • If the installed application is protected by law. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Notice Neither this product For designing beautiful embroidery designs This system allows you (the end...
... product names mentioned in , unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", and then turn on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". • If the installed application is protected by law. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Notice Neither this product For designing beautiful embroidery designs This system allows you (the end...
Installation Guide
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...account may be requested with Windows®. This completes the installation and starts up PE-DESIGN PLUS2. →→ After a short while, the following minimum PC requirements. Remove the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" after the installation is completed. • Before beginning the installation, follow...the folder where the software will not be installed correctly. • Do not remove the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" from the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" into the folder created in step 1). • Do not delete the data in the [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] folder on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". Type in...
...account may be requested with Windows®. This completes the installation and starts up PE-DESIGN PLUS2. →→ After a short while, the following minimum PC requirements. Remove the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" after the installation is completed. • Before beginning the installation, follow...the folder where the software will not be installed correctly. • Do not remove the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" from the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" into the folder created in step 1). • Do not delete the data in the [PE-DESIGN PLUS2] folder on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key". Type in...