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Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are designed to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more ...guarantee that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother USB Writer PE-Design complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807...
Operation is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are designed to the following measures: - This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by one or more ...guarantee that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother USB Writer PE-Design complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807...
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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. 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
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... size of the cross-stitches can be changed as desired. ■ Drawing Shapes to Create an Embroidery Design (☞p. 29, p. 70) ■ Combining Embroidery Patterns (☞p. 38, p. 47, p. 52) 4 What You Can Do With PE-DESIGN Make Vivid Embroidery From Any Illustration or Photo With Layout & Editing, images and photos can be automatically...
... size of the cross-stitches can be changed as desired. ■ Drawing Shapes to Create an Embroidery Design (☞p. 29, p. 70) ■ Combining Embroidery Patterns (☞p. 38, p. 47, p. 52) 4 What You Can Do With PE-DESIGN Make Vivid Embroidery From Any Illustration or Photo With Layout & Editing, images and photos can be automatically...
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...functions and the various settings are included with this software. ■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format) Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Instruction Manual. Refer to gain an understanding of the general operations of any problems while using the software. Otherwise, click ...Follow these procedures to this manual. Basic operations for each application are described through examples. For a better understanding of the PE-DESIGN operations, an advanced tutorial, tips and techniques, and lists of menus/tools for viewing and printing the PDF version of ...
...functions and the various settings are included with this software. ■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format) Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Instruction Manual. Refer to gain an understanding of the general operations of any problems while using the software. Otherwise, click ...Follow these procedures to this manual. Basic operations for each application are described through examples. For a better understanding of the PE-DESIGN operations, an advanced tutorial, tips and techniques, and lists of menus/tools for viewing and printing the PDF version of ...
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... selector, select Children, and then drag the sun into the Design Page. 16 Move the scroll bar until Floral3 appears, and then click it . → The contents of Design Library are displayed. Design Library view button If has not been clicked, click it .... Design Page. 2 Click . c "Importing embroidery designs" on the Toolbar. 5 From the Category selector, select Animals, and then drag the butterfly into the Design Page, as shown in the illustration. Tutorial Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing 1 Click , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then PE-DESIGN...
... selector, select Children, and then drag the sun into the Design Page. 16 Move the scroll bar until Floral3 appears, and then click it . → The contents of Design Library are displayed. Design Library view button If has not been clicked, click it .... Design Page. 2 Click . c "Importing embroidery designs" on the Toolbar. 5 From the Category selector, select Animals, and then drag the butterfly into the Design Page, as shown in the illustration. Tutorial Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing 1 Click , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then PE-DESIGN...
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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 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. b Memo: Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder, which can be found in the file name. 3 Click Save.
c For details on transferring designs to original cards, refer to "Transferring the design to an original card" on page 17. 23 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. b Memo: Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder, which can be found in the file name. 3 Click Save.
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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
... 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
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..., we will use the embroidery machine to sew the embroidery on top of the bear (Bear.pes) provided with this software. 3 Import the file Bear_Background.jpg. c "Specifying the Design Page Size and Color" on page 120. 4 Click . 42 For this example, we will...pattern or importing an existing embroidery pattern. Tutorial 6. Specify a Design Page size of 130 x 180 mm. We will create a design that combines it 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 &...
..., we will use the embroidery machine to sew the embroidery on top of the bear (Bear.pes) provided with this software. 3 Import the file Bear_Background.jpg. c "Specifying the Design Page Size and Color" on page 120. 4 Click . 42 For this example, we will...pattern or importing an existing embroidery pattern. Tutorial 6. Specify a Design Page size of 130 x 180 mm. We will create a design that combines it 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 &...
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... image Print the background image on an iron-on page 48. 6 Enter the text. 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 handle to fit with the design of the pattern. (3) Tutorial (4) c "Importing embroidery designs" on transfer sheet or printable fabric. 1...
... image Print the background image on an iron-on page 48. 6 Enter the text. 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 handle to fit with the design of the pattern. (3) Tutorial (4) c "Importing embroidery designs" on transfer sheet or printable fabric. 1...
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Documents (My Documents)\ PE-DESIGN 8\Sample\Layout & Editing\ Print and Stitch 46 b Memo: • For details on using the embroidery machine, refer to the Operation Manual included with the mark ...
Documents (My Documents)\ PE-DESIGN 8\Sample\Layout & Editing\ Print and Stitch 46 b Memo: • For details on using the embroidery machine, refer to the Operation Manual included with the mark ...
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...project. In addition, text created using certain TrueType fonts may not be used with Font Creator and saved in the MyFont folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as user-defined fonts after the Custom Fonts. These characters cannot be changed in the table above. c "Creating ...Memo: Only built-in the Instruction Manual (PDF format). • TrueType Fonts The names and samples of the character. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Text • Custom Fonts PEF files created with small text. The UD icon appears on custom fonts. TrueType Font Attribute ...
...project. In addition, text created using certain TrueType fonts may not be used with Font Creator and saved in the MyFont folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as user-defined fonts after the Custom Fonts. These characters cannot be changed in the table above. c "Creating ...Memo: Only built-in the Instruction Manual (PDF format). • TrueType Fonts The names and samples of the character. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Text • Custom Fonts PEF files created with small text. The UD icon appears on custom fonts. TrueType Font Attribute ...
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...are used on the destination computer. 2. Editing user thread color lists User thread charts can also be selected from the Settings folder in the PE-DESIGN 8 folder (program folder) on the original computer to the saved settings. Click Load. → The settings in the Sewing Attribute Setting...click Save As, and then click OK without changing the group name for the settings. • The saved setting can be recalled. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) ■ Deleting a group of settings from the list. In the Load/Save Default Settings dialog box, select the group ...
...are used on the destination computer. 2. Editing user thread color lists User thread charts can also be selected from the Settings folder in the PE-DESIGN 8 folder (program folder) on the original computer to the saved settings. Click Load. → The settings in the Sewing Attribute Setting...click Save As, and then click OK without changing the group name for the settings. • The saved setting can be recalled. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) ■ Deleting a group of settings from the list. In the Load/Save Default Settings dialog box, select the group ...
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...Click Image, then Select TWAIN Device. 3. Specify the necessary settings for software that can be added to the work area. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Importing Image Data An imported image is needed to create an embroidery pattern, a template for creating an embroidery ...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 Sources list. b...
...Click Image, then Select TWAIN Device. 3. Specify the necessary settings for software that can be added to the work area. Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Importing Image Data An imported image is needed to create an embroidery pattern, a template for creating an embroidery ...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 Sources list. b...
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... 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 outlines (embroidery lines). → The selected... on the right side, and appears in the check box to show that for the outlines, click OK. → The line image appears in the Design Page. 4 Select the desired image file, and then click Open. 146 If a color other settings in the Cut out to Line Image dialog box, refer...
... 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 outlines (embroidery lines). → The selected... on the right side, and appears in the check box to show that for the outlines, click OK. → The line image appears in the Design Page. 4 Select the desired image file, and then click Open. 146 If a color other settings in the Cut out to Line Image dialog box, refer...
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...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... Instruction Manual (PDF Format) For details on Design Database, Programmable Stitch Creator and Font Creator, refer to Embroidery Patterns 241 Menus/Tools 243 Layout & Editing 243 Design Center 249 Design Database 254 Programmable Stitch Creator 256 Font Creator ...
...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... Instruction Manual (PDF Format) For details on Design Database, Programmable Stitch Creator and Font Creator, refer to Embroidery Patterns 241 Menus/Tools 243 Layout & Editing 243 Design Center 249 Design Database 254 Programmable Stitch Creator 256 Font Creator ...
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...in a decorative pattern can be found at the sides of the basic operation. a Note: • You can use other built-in the Design Page where you can also enter a character by selecting it in the character table, then clicking Insert, or simply by doubleclicking it. ...8226; You cannot insert line feeds. 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...
...in a decorative pattern can be found at the sides of the basic operation. a Note: • You can use other built-in the Design Page where you can also enter a character by selecting it in the character table, then clicking Insert, or simply by doubleclicking it. ...8226; You cannot insert line feeds. 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...
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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 appliqué can be created ... , then . 3 Then drag the pointer in the following steps, we will go through each step of the appliqué is to be specified in the Design Page to the Operation Manual included with the machine. In the following order. 1 Applique Material 2 Applique Position 3 Tack down 4 Covering Stitch For details on embroidering...
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 appliqué can be created ... , then . 3 Then drag the pointer in the following steps, we will go through each step of the appliqué is to be specified in the Design Page to the Operation Manual included with the machine. In the following order. 1 Applique Material 2 Applique Position 3 Tack down 4 Covering Stitch For details on embroidering...
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... Size, and then type or select the desired width and height for the Design Page. 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 Hooping...
... Size, and then type or select the desired width and height for the Design Page. 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 Hooping...
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... in the emboroidery, click 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. Tutorial (Advanced) 177 The design sections are sewn and determine which parts of the lace embroidery patterns provided with the software. 1 Click File...
... in the emboroidery, click 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. Tutorial (Advanced) 177 The design sections are sewn and determine which parts of the lace embroidery patterns provided with the software. 1 Click File...
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...machine. 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...embroidery machine. ABC a a b b c c Example of multi-position hoop: 100 × 172 mm hoop Although the size of the design that you can only be as large as a, b, and c in the illustration above) the multi-position hoop will be installed at the ...
...machine. 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...embroidery machine. ABC a a b b c c Example of multi-position hoop: 100 × 172 mm hoop Although the size of the design that you can only be as large as a, b, and c in the illustration above) the multi-position hoop will be installed at the ...