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... from Softfoundry International Pte. By opening the CD-ROM package, you (the end-user) and our company for this product. 2) Use of this product You may install and use in Windows® 7. With PES-Writer, click Help, then Operation Manual. Otherwise, with PE-DESIGN PLUS, click , then Operation Manual. Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Operation...
... from Softfoundry International Pte. By opening the CD-ROM package, you (the end-user) and our company for this product. 2) Use of this product You may install and use in Windows® 7. With PES-Writer, click Help, then Operation Manual. Otherwise, with PE-DESIGN PLUS, click , then Operation Manual. Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Operation...
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... to Lines and Regions 45 Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs..... 48 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines 52 Printing 54 Specifying the Design Page Size and Color 56 Changing Application Settings 57 Supplement 61 Understanding Windows 61 PE-DESIGN PLUS Window 61 Menus 65 Tips and Techniques 67 ...Sewing Direction 67 Sewing Order 67 Sewing Wide Areas 67 Reference 68 Sewing Attributes 68 Font List 70 PES-Writer 72 Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to ...
... to Lines and Regions 45 Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs..... 48 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines 52 Printing 54 Specifying the Design Page Size and Color 56 Changing Application Settings 57 Supplement 61 Understanding Windows 61 PE-DESIGN PLUS Window 61 Menus 65 Tips and Techniques 67 ...Sewing Direction 67 Sewing Order 67 Sewing Wide Areas 67 Reference 68 Sewing Attributes 68 Font List 70 PES-Writer 72 Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to ...
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... for Updates. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software. Make sure that PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up correctly. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the Program Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Check for restarting the computer appears, it is not being used . b Memo: If the Always check...
... for Updates. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software. Make sure that PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up correctly. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the Program Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Check for restarting the computer appears, it is not being used . b Memo: If the Always check...
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..., the following wizard appears. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) New Click this button to begin creating a new pattern. (2) Open PES Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes). c "Opening a PE-DESIGN PLUS file" on page 11 (4) Most Recently Used Files Click the name of a file from an image. c "Using the Photo Stitch.... (5) Always show Wizard at Startup Select this check box to start up the wizard each time PE-DESIGN PLUS is started up. 10 About the Top Wizard When PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up PE-DESIGN PLUS Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PE-DESIGN PLUS.
..., the following wizard appears. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) New Click this button to begin creating a new pattern. (2) Open PES Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes). c "Opening a PE-DESIGN PLUS file" on page 11 (4) Most Recently Used Files Click the name of a file from an image. c "Using the Photo Stitch.... (5) Always show Wizard at Startup Select this check box to start up the wizard each time PE-DESIGN PLUS is started up. 10 About the Top Wizard When PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up PE-DESIGN PLUS Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PE-DESIGN PLUS.
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...1 in the following location. Import the file girl2-face.bmp. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Using the Photo...Transforming the text Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines • Transferring the design to an original card • Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media Step 1 Using ... (.gif) 11 Select the file girl2-face.bmp in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial 1 b Memo: Image file formats Images in the Top Wizard. 2.
...1 in the following location. Import the file girl2-face.bmp. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Using the Photo...Transforming the text Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines • Transferring the design to an original card • Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media Step 1 Using ... (.gif) 11 Select the file girl2-face.bmp in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial 1 b Memo: Image file formats Images in the Top Wizard. 2.
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Click 1, then 2. 1 3. Exporting The data shown in the Design Page can be found, the Save As dialog box appears. Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the title bar of a different ... name appears in the file name. 2 b Memo: If no file name has been specified or if the file cannot be exported as a file of the PE-DESIGN PLUS window. Click 1, then 2 1 2 2 18
Click 1, then 2. 1 3. Exporting The data shown in the Design Page can be found, the Save As dialog box appears. Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the title bar of a different ... name appears in the file name. 2 b Memo: If no file name has been specified or if the file cannot be exported as a file of the PE-DESIGN PLUS window. Click 1, then 2 1 2 2 18
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...will create an embroidery pattern with Photo Stitch 2 in the Documents (My Documents) folder. 2. Double-click the Documents (My Documents)\ PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial folder to open it. Select the file girl2-face.bmp, and then click Open, or double-click the file's icon. b Memo...Stitch 1. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PEDESIGN PLUS 1. Creating Embroidery Patterns 21 Step 2 Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position Changing the sewing angle Step 1 Starting the Photo ...
...will create an embroidery pattern with Photo Stitch 2 in the Documents (My Documents) folder. 2. Double-click the Documents (My Documents)\ PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial folder to open it. Select the file girl2-face.bmp, and then click Open, or double-click the file's icon. b Memo...Stitch 1. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PEDESIGN PLUS 1. Creating Embroidery Patterns 21 Step 2 Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position Changing the sewing angle Step 1 Starting the Photo ...
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... position Creating a border from an image. c "Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS Select the Tutorial folder, and then select penguin.bmp as line data (border) in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86)) \Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\ClipArt Step 2 Importing image data into PE-DESIGN PLUS" on page 30. 24 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Starting...
... position Creating a border from an image. c "Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS Select the Tutorial folder, and then select penguin.bmp as line data (border) in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86)) \Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\ClipArt Step 2 Importing image data into PE-DESIGN PLUS" on page 30. 24 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Starting...
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...image mask can be applied and its size can be created from images. Click , then , then . c "Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS" on page 31 27 Click Next. Creating Embroidery Patterns Cross Stitch Cross Stitch embroidery patterns can be adjusted. c "Set Output Size dialog...wizard 2. b Memo: Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder (in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86)) \Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\ClipArt From this example, we will simply continue to the next step. Click Next. 1. For this dialog ...
...image mask can be applied and its size can be created from images. Click , then , then . c "Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS" on page 31 27 Click Next. Creating Embroidery Patterns Cross Stitch Cross Stitch embroidery patterns can be adjusted. c "Set Output Size dialog...wizard 2. b Memo: Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder (in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86)) \Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\ClipArt From this example, we will simply continue to the next step. Click Next. 1. For this dialog ...
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... of text. • Click Hide List to an embroidery pattern, the character appears as in the Design page. A vertical dashed line will appear on the Design Page for typing directly on your keyboard. 2. While it in the Text Attributes tab. Entering Text...: If the entered character is particularly useful if you have to enter accented characters that are not available on -screen. 3. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Entering Text Transforming text Specifying character spacing Step 1 Entering Text 1. From the keyboard, type in "ABCD"....
... of text. • Click Hide List to an embroidery pattern, the character appears as in the Design page. A vertical dashed line will appear on the Design Page for typing directly on your keyboard. 2. While it in the Text Attributes tab. Entering Text...: If the entered character is particularly useful if you have to enter accented characters that are not available on -screen. 3. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Entering Text Transforming text Specifying character spacing Step 1 Entering Text 1. From the keyboard, type in "ABCD"....
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... , then , then 1. Click , then , then drug to 1. 1 : Zooms In : Zooms Out 1 : Zooms to Actual Size : Fit selected objects to window : Fit Design Page to reverse the zooming operation. 40 c "PE-DESIGN PLUS Window" on page 61 • While zooming in the status bar or clicking the Zoom ratio. The part of the work area...
... , then , then 1. Click , then , then drug to 1. 1 : Zooms In : Zooms Out 1 : Zooms to Actual Size : Fit selected objects to window : Fit Design Page to reverse the zooming operation. 40 c "PE-DESIGN PLUS Window" on page 61 • While zooming in the status bar or clicking the Zoom ratio. The part of the work area...
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... click Preview. b Memo: The size of the following ways. • Drag the embroidery design from file Windows Explorer into the PE-DESIGN PLUS window. • Double-click the embroidery design file in the Preview box. Arranging Embroidery Designs Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery design Click 1, then 2. 1 2 b Memo: • To view the data in the selected folder...
... click Preview. b Memo: The size of the following ways. • Drag the embroidery design from file Windows Explorer into the PE-DESIGN PLUS window. • Double-click the embroidery design file in the Preview box. Arranging Embroidery Designs Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery design Click 1, then 2. 1 2 b Memo: • To view the data in the selected folder...
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... a .pes file created with PE-DESIGN NEXT or earlier is opened in PE-DESIGN PLUS. Arranging Embroidery Designs 2. Click then , then , . 3. Select the file icon for the design to display the corresponding embroidery data. 2. From the Category selector, select a category to be imported, and then click Import, or double click the file icon. Click . Importing embroidery designs ■ From Design...
... a .pes file created with PE-DESIGN NEXT or earlier is opened in PE-DESIGN PLUS. Arranging Embroidery Designs 2. Click then , then , . 3. Select the file icon for the design to display the corresponding embroidery data. 2. From the Category selector, select a category to be imported, and then click Import, or double click the file icon. Click . Importing embroidery designs ■ From Design...
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...to the colors specified in the embroidery pattern. 3. DST Export Setting When .pes files are output, jump stitches with a jump stitch where the thread is greater than the number of jump codes. Arranging Embroidery Designs ■ Changing the order of jumps, and then click OK. c "... b Memo: The edited user thread chart can also be moved. 2. Simply copy chart2.btc from C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Color on the model used. 1. Specifying the number of jumps in embroidery patterns created with more consecutive jump codes than the specified number of...
...to the colors specified in the embroidery pattern. 3. DST Export Setting When .pes files are output, jump stitches with a jump stitch where the thread is greater than the number of jump codes. Arranging Embroidery Designs ■ Changing the order of jumps, and then click OK. c "... b Memo: The edited user thread chart can also be moved. 2. Simply copy chart2.btc from C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Color on the model used. 1. Specifying the number of jumps in embroidery patterns created with more consecutive jump codes than the specified number of...
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... thread color. 7 Color/Sewing Attributes/Text Attributes pane This pane combines tabs for specifying thread colors, sewing attributes and text attributes. Supplement Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN PLUS Window 3 45 1 2 Supplement 6 7 10 11 9 8 12 1 Application button Click to display a menu containing commands for file operations,... pane The Stitch Simulator shows how the pattern will be sewn by the machine and how the stitching will appear. 9 Design Page The actual part of the work area that is selected, adding your most frequently used commands makes them easily accessible....
... thread color. 7 Color/Sewing Attributes/Text Attributes pane This pane combines tabs for specifying thread colors, sewing attributes and text attributes. Supplement Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN PLUS Window 3 45 1 2 Supplement 6 7 10 11 9 8 12 1 Application button Click to display a menu containing commands for file operations,... pane The Stitch Simulator shows how the pattern will be sewn by the machine and how the stitching will appear. 9 Design Page The actual part of the work area that is selected, adding your most frequently used commands makes them easily accessible....
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...) are saved, and then click OK. 1 The available pattern list displays the image of embroidery hoop. 1 Write to card You can save multiple .pes or .pen files to a card and " " appears. 3. a Note: • The original card is inserted correctly when you want to write to the... embroidery data and can only be used with the embroidery machine. • Make sure to an Original Card Starting up PES-Writer Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PES-Writer. From the Hoop size selector (1), select the appropriate size of the embroidery pattern files. 72
...) are saved, and then click OK. 1 The available pattern list displays the image of embroidery hoop. 1 Write to card You can save multiple .pes or .pen files to a card and " " appears. 3. a Note: • The original card is inserted correctly when you want to write to the... embroidery data and can only be used with the embroidery machine. • Make sure to an Original Card Starting up PES-Writer Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PES-Writer. From the Hoop size selector (1), select the appropriate size of the embroidery pattern files. 72
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..., the computer with the USB Card Writer Module connected to its USB port must be established, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. If firewall software is correctly plugged into the USB port, the installer for the USB Card Writer Module is connected... suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, click Customer Support on the menu of PE-DESIGN PLUS to visit the following Web site, where you have a problem, check the following solutions. The computer with the Card Writer Module connected...
..., the computer with the USB Card Writer Module connected to its USB port must be established, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. If firewall software is correctly plugged into the USB port, the installer for the USB Card Writer Module is connected... suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, click Customer Support on the menu of PE-DESIGN PLUS to visit the following Web site, where you have a problem, check the following solutions. The computer with the Card Writer Module connected...
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... stitching 42 Color 47 Color Option 20, 23 Color pane 61 combining pattern colors 43 Computer 5 Cross Stitch function 27, 28 D Design Page Settings 56, 57 Design Page size 56, 57 Design Property 51 Docking 63 DST format 60 E Edit User Thread Chart 58 editing sewing order 44 thread color charts 58 thread... 23 Max. Number of Colors 20, 26, 28 measurement units 57 Memory 5 Monitor 5 N New 48 NOT DEFINED 47 number of jumps 60 O Online Registration 9 opening .pes file 48 new Design Page 48 PE-DESIGN PLUS file 48 Operating system 5 Option button 61 Options 65
... stitching 42 Color 47 Color Option 20, 23 Color pane 61 combining pattern colors 43 Computer 5 Cross Stitch function 27, 28 D Design Page Settings 56, 57 Design Page size 56, 57 Design Property 51 Docking 63 DST format 60 E Edit User Thread Chart 58 editing sewing order 44 thread color charts 58 thread... 23 Max. Number of Colors 20, 26, 28 measurement units 57 Memory 5 Monitor 5 N New 48 NOT DEFINED 47 number of jumps 60 O Online Registration 9 opening .pes file 48 new Design Page 48 PE-DESIGN PLUS file 48 Operating system 5 Option button 61 Options 65