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...FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother USB Writer PE-Design complies with Part 15 of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada ... receiving antenna. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in...
...FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother USB Writer PE-Design complies with Part 15 of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada ... receiving antenna. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to operate the equipment. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in...
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Easily turn illustrations, photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs. ■ Layout ready-made designs ■ Large-sized patterns (☞p. 15) (☞p. 176 in the Instruction Manual (PDF format)) 2 Turn Any Design Into Original Embroidery With PE-DESIGN This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original embroidery.
Easily turn illustrations, photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs. ■ Layout ready-made designs ■ Large-sized patterns (☞p. 15) (☞p. 176 in the Instruction Manual (PDF format)) 2 Turn Any Design Into Original Embroidery With PE-DESIGN This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original embroidery.
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...) ■ Combining Embroidery Patterns (☞p. 38, p. 47, p. 52) 4 In addition, the color and sew type can be converted into embroidery. What You Can Do With PE-DESIGN Make Vivid Embroidery From Any Illustration or Photo With Layout & Editing, images and photos can be automatically converted into embroidery patterns that can be sewn...
...) ■ Combining Embroidery Patterns (☞p. 38, p. 47, p. 52) 4 In addition, the color and sew type can be converted into embroidery. What You Can Do With PE-DESIGN Make Vivid Embroidery From Any Illustration or Photo With Layout & Editing, images and photos can be automatically converted into embroidery patterns that can be sewn...
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... information on these applications, basic operations are provided. For a better understanding of the PE-DESIGN operations, an advanced tutorial, tips and techniques, and lists of Layout & Editing and Design Center. In addition, this manual. Refer to use these applications. Otherwise, click Help..., then Instruction Manual in this software. ■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format) Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Instruction Manual. b Memo: • Adobe® Reader® is required for Adobe® Reader®. 13 In order...
... information on these applications, basic operations are provided. For a better understanding of the PE-DESIGN operations, an advanced tutorial, tips and techniques, and lists of Layout & Editing and Design Center. In addition, this manual. Refer to use these applications. Otherwise, click Help..., then Instruction Manual in this software. ■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format) Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Instruction Manual. b Memo: • Adobe® Reader® is required for Adobe® Reader®. 13 In order...
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... not been clicked, click it . 1. Move the scroll bar until Floral3 appears, and then click it . → The contents of Design Library are displayed. Step 2 Importing embroidery patterns Now, we will import the patterns for the flower, butterfly and sun. 1 Click on..., and then drag the butterfly into the Design Page, as shown in the illustration. Drag 3. Click 4 Drag the flower to import it into the Design Page. 2 Click . Tutorial Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing 1 Click , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then PE-DESIGN 8 (Layout & Editing). 3 Click Category...
... not been clicked, click it . 1. Move the scroll bar until Floral3 appears, and then click it . → The contents of Design Library are displayed. Step 2 Importing embroidery patterns Now, we will import the patterns for the flower, butterfly and sun. 1 Click on..., and then drag the butterfly into the Design Page, as shown in the illustration. Drag 3. Click 4 Drag the flower to import it into the Design Page. 2 Click . Tutorial Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing 1 Click , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then PE-DESIGN 8 (Layout & Editing). 3 Click Category...
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c For details on transferring designs to original cards, refer to "Transferring the design to an original card" on page 17. 23 b Memo: Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder, which can be found in the file name. 3 Click Save. Tutorial Tutorial 2 Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed. (For example, click the drive where PE-DESIGN was installed, then Program Files, then Brother, then PE-DESIGN 8, then ClipArt.) Try these image samples for great results.
c For details on transferring designs to original cards, refer to "Transferring the design to an original card" on page 17. 23 b Memo: Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder, which can be found in the file name. 3 Click Save. Tutorial Tutorial 2 Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed. (For example, click the drive where PE-DESIGN was installed, then Program Files, then Brother, then PE-DESIGN 8, then ClipArt.) Try these image samples for great results.
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... entered text 2, and an embroidery pattern included with this example, we will create an original embroidery pattern by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial, then Tutorial_5. 4 Click on page 20. 38 Tutorial 5.
... entered text 2, and an embroidery pattern included with this example, we will create an original embroidery pattern by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial, then Tutorial_5. 4 Click on page 20. 38 Tutorial 5.
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... In this example, we will import an image into Layout & Editing, and then create an embroidery design that combines embroidery and an image. We will create a design that combines it with the image. Next, we will print the image on an iron-on transfer sheet... pattern of the bear (Bear.pes) provided with a background image These designs can be created by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial, then Tutorial_6. 1 Start up Layout & Editing. Specify a Design Page size of printed fabric. c "Specifying the Design Page Size and Color" on top...
... In this example, we will import an image into Layout & Editing, and then create an embroidery design that combines embroidery and an image. We will create a design that combines it with the image. Next, we will print the image on an iron-on transfer sheet... pattern of the bear (Bear.pes) provided with a background image These designs can be created by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial, then Tutorial_6. 1 Start up Layout & Editing. Specify a Design Page size of printed fabric. c "Specifying the Design Page Size and Color" on top...
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...48. 6 Enter the text. Step 2 Printing the background image Print the background image on an iron-on page 17. Tutorial 5 Import the file Bear.pes. Select built-in font No. 30, and thread color DEEP ROSE. c "Entering text/Small text" on page 80. 7 Transform the text to fit... adjust the size of the image. (1) Click . (2) Select the Transform check box, and then click . Select the file Bear.pes by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial, then Tutorial_6. (3) Click , and then drag the rotation handle to adjust the angle of the pattern. (4) Drag or a...
...48. 6 Enter the text. Step 2 Printing the background image Print the background image on an iron-on page 17. Tutorial 5 Import the file Bear.pes. Select built-in font No. 30, and thread color DEEP ROSE. c "Entering text/Small text" on page 80. 7 Transform the text to fit... adjust the size of the image. (1) Click . (2) Select the Transform check box, and then click . Select the file Bear.pes by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial, then Tutorial_6. (3) Click , and then drag the rotation handle to adjust the angle of the pattern. (4) Drag or a...
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... needle with the machine. • Six patterns of the positioning sheet. • If the embroidery machine has a built-in the following folder. Documents (My Documents)\ PE-DESIGN 8\Sample\Layout & Editing\ Print and Stitch 46
... needle with the machine. • Six patterns of the positioning sheet. • If the embroidery machine has a built-in the following folder. Documents (My Documents)\ PE-DESIGN 8\Sample\Layout & Editing\ Print and Stitch 46
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...Fonts Custom Fonts TrueType Fonts b Memo: TrueType font settings can be used with Font Creator and saved in the MyFont folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as user-defined fonts after the fonts listed in the Instruction Manual (PDF format). • TrueType Fonts The names... 89. Test sew before embroidering on custom fonts. c "Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)" on page 225 in the table above. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Text • Custom Fonts PEF files created with small text. TrueType Font Attribute Setting. The UD icon appears on your ...
...Fonts Custom Fonts TrueType Fonts b Memo: TrueType font settings can be used with Font Creator and saved in the MyFont folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as user-defined fonts after the fonts listed in the Instruction Manual (PDF format). • TrueType Fonts The names... 89. Test sew before embroidering on custom fonts. c "Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)" on page 225 in the table above. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Text • Custom Fonts PEF files created with small text. TrueType Font Attribute Setting. The UD icon appears on your ...
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... settings to be added. 1. Click New Chart. 2. Click Load. → The settings in the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box change the settings in the PE-DESIGN 8 folder (program folder) on the original computer to delete the selected group of settings from the list 1. Arranging Embroidery... Designs (Layout & Editing) ■ Deleting a group of settings from the list. b Memo: (default) cannot be deleted. ■ Recalling a group of settings from the Settings folder...
... settings to be added. 1. Click New Chart. 2. Click Load. → The settings in the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box change the settings in the PE-DESIGN 8 folder (program folder) on the original computer to delete the selected group of settings from the list 1. Arranging Embroidery... Designs (Layout & Editing) ■ Deleting a group of settings from the list. b Memo: (default) cannot be deleted. ■ Recalling a group of settings from the Settings folder...
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... imported. There are many different types of clip art or photos can be found in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed. (For example, click the drive where PE-DESIGN was installed, then Program Files, then Brother, then PE-DESIGN 8, then ClipArt.) 120 a Note: If no names displayed in the work area. c "Image file formats" on paper...
... imported. There are many different types of clip art or photos can be found in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed. (For example, click the drive where PE-DESIGN was installed, then Program Files, then Brother, then PE-DESIGN 8, then ClipArt.) 120 a Note: If no names displayed in the work area. c "Image file formats" on paper...
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... box to show that for the outlines (embroidery lines). → The selected color appears in a box on the right side, and appears in the Design Page. 4 Select the desired image file, and then click Open. 146 The desired color can be selected more easily if the Zoom slider is selected...Operations Step 1 Original Image Stage We will import an image and convert it to a line image. 1 Click , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tools, then Design Center. 5 In the Cut out to Line Image dialog box, click the colors to be used for the outline was selected, clear the check...
... box to show that for the outlines (embroidery lines). → The selected color appears in a box on the right side, and appears in the Design Page. 4 Select the desired image file, and then click Open. 146 The desired color can be selected more easily if the Zoom slider is selected...Operations Step 1 Original Image Stage We will import an image and convert it to a line image. 1 Click , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tools, then Design Center. 5 In the Cut out to Line Image dialog box, click the colors to be used for the outline was selected, clear the check...
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...this section if you have any problems while using this manual contains a troubleshooting section. For a better understanding of the PE-DESIGN operations, an advanced tutorial, tips and techniques, and lists of the Instruction Manual (PDF format) Tutorial (Advanced 171 ...Entering Monograms 171 Creating Appliqués 174 Creating Split Embroidery Designs 176 Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops ........182 Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database 187 Basic Programmable Stitch Creator Operations 199 Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable ...
...this section if you have any problems while using this manual contains a troubleshooting section. For a better understanding of the PE-DESIGN operations, an advanced tutorial, tips and techniques, and lists of the Instruction Manual (PDF format) Tutorial (Advanced 171 ...Entering Monograms 171 Creating Appliqués 174 Creating Split Embroidery Designs 176 Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops ........182 Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database 187 Basic Programmable Stitch Creator Operations 199 Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable ...
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... then clicking Insert, or simply by doubleclicking it. • You cannot insert line feeds. And then, click Select Pattern. 171 Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_7 Tutorial (Advanced) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Creating monograms Changing the font and character size Changing the thread color and ... allows you to change the font, size and sew type. 3 Click in the Design Page where you press the Enter key, the dialog closes and the monogram pattern is displayed in the Design Page. 5 To add a decorative pattern around or at the following location. This procedure...
... then clicking Insert, or simply by doubleclicking it. • You cannot insert line feeds. And then, click Select Pattern. 171 Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_7 Tutorial (Advanced) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Creating monograms Changing the font and character size Changing the thread color and ... allows you to change the font, size and sew type. 3 Click in the Design Page where you press the Enter key, the dialog closes and the monogram pattern is displayed in the Design Page. 5 To add a decorative pattern around or at the following location. This procedure...
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... a circle click on embroidering appliqués, refer to the desired size. This procedure will be created from any shape. Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_8 Step 1 Step 2 Creating an appliqué pattern Using the Applique Wizard Step 1 Creating an appliqué pattern An... Material 2 Applique Position 3 Tack down 4 Covering Stitch For details on , then . 3 Then drag the pointer in the Design Page to the Operation Manual included with the machine. Tutorial (Advanced) Creating Appliqués The Applique Wizard provides instructions for cutting it out...
... a circle click on embroidering appliqués, refer to the desired size. This procedure will be created from any shape. Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_8 Step 1 Step 2 Creating an appliqué pattern Using the Applique Wizard Step 1 Creating an appliqué pattern An... Material 2 Applique Position 3 Tack down 4 Covering Stitch For details on , then . 3 Then drag the pointer in the Design Page to the Operation Manual included with the machine. Tutorial (Advanced) Creating Appliqués The Applique Wizard provides instructions for cutting it out...
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... select the size of the sections (your embroidery hoop). Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Specifying the Design Page size in Layout & Editing Creating the embroidery design Checking the embroidering order Attaching stabilizer to the fabric Marking the embroidering position ...Size) to 330 mm. 176 b Memo: • With the Section Size (for Hoop Size) setting, the width and height of a design. The 10mm is for overlapping. • It is larger than the actual hoop size in order to provide space for Width and Height is...
... select the size of the sections (your embroidery hoop). Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Specifying the Design Page size in Layout & Editing Creating the embroidery design Checking the embroidering order Attaching stabilizer to the fabric Marking the embroidering position ...Size) to 330 mm. 176 b Memo: • With the Section Size (for Hoop Size) setting, the width and height of a design. The 10mm is for overlapping. • It is larger than the actual hoop size in order to provide space for Width and Height is...
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... deselect the pattern before trying to bottom. 1 Click Option on the menu bar, and then click Design Property. 2 Click , then , and then click the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Sample, then Layout & Editing. b Memo: The embroidery order cannot be hooped. Tutorial ...(Advanced) Step 2 Creating the embroidery design For this example, we will use one of the fabric should be checked...
... deselect the pattern before trying to bottom. 1 Click Option on the menu bar, and then click Design Property. 2 Click , then , and then click the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Sample, then Layout & Editing. b Memo: The embroidery order cannot be hooped. Tutorial ...(Advanced) Step 2 Creating the embroidery design For this example, we will use one of the fabric should be checked...
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... at and determine the orientation of the design. Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Selecting the Design Page size Creating the design Optimizing hoop changes Checking the pattern Step 1 Selecting the Design Page size 1 In Layout & Editing, click Option, then Design Page Property. → The Design Page Property dialog box appears. 2 Select Hoop...
... at and determine the orientation of the design. Documents(My Documents)\PE-DESIGN 8\Tutorial\Tutorial_10 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Selecting the Design Page size Creating the design Optimizing hoop changes Checking the pattern Step 1 Selecting the Design Page size 1 In Layout & Editing, click Option, then Design Page Property. → The Design Page Property dialog box appears. 2 Select Hoop...