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... Interference (Other than USA and Canada) This machine complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of ...Commissions (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 EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B. Changes or ...
... Interference (Other than USA and Canada) This machine complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of ...Commissions (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 EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22) /Class B. Changes or ...
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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. 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. 2
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Key PE-DESIGN Functions That Allow You To Create Beautiful Embroidery Designs ■ Print and Stitch ■ Blending (☞p. 142) (☞p. 44) ■ Automatically convert images to embroidery designs (☞p. 118) 6
Key PE-DESIGN Functions That Allow You To Create Beautiful Embroidery Designs ■ Print and Stitch ■ Blending (☞p. 142) (☞p. 44) ■ Automatically convert images to embroidery designs (☞p. 118) 6
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... stitching frame along the outline of the mask selected in the vector format (WMF) can easily be specified. New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT ■ The name of a pattern. LE (☞p. 53) ● The Create Offset Lines command has been added... has been added for line sewing (Line sew type) has been increased. LE (☞p. 59) ● Functions in previously designed embroidery templates, customized embroidery designs can be created. This command can be created while considering the size. LE (☞p. 297, p. 307) ● The default...
... stitching frame along the outline of the mask selected in the vector format (WMF) can easily be specified. New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT ■ The name of a pattern. LE (☞p. 53) ● The Create Offset Lines command has been added... has been added for line sewing (Line sew type) has been increased. LE (☞p. 59) ● Functions in previously designed embroidery templates, customized embroidery designs can be created. This command can be created while considering the size. LE (☞p. 297, p. 307) ● The default...
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...can also be displayed adjusted to the Options dialog box. (☞p. 273) - Screen Calibration: By correctly specifying the Screen Calibration setting, designs can scroll through the pattern by holding down the Ctrl key and dragging a pattern selected with the Select tool. The window can easily be... improved. - The functions for editing thread colors have been improved. LE (☞p. 52) ● Buttons for changing the appearance of PE-DESIGN NEXT ● Editing is being edited. - LE - The pane is selected, a rotation handle appears. (LE,DC,FC,PSC) (☞p. 52) -
...can also be displayed adjusted to the Options dialog box. (☞p. 273) - Screen Calibration: By correctly specifying the Screen Calibration setting, designs can scroll through the pattern by holding down the Ctrl key and dragging a pattern selected with the Select tool. The window can easily be... improved. - The functions for editing thread colors have been improved. LE (☞p. 52) ● Buttons for changing the appearance of PE-DESIGN NEXT ● Editing is being edited. - LE - The pane is selected, a rotation handle appears. (LE,DC,FC,PSC) (☞p. 52) -
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.... (*Availability depends on the embroidery machine model.) LE (☞p. 75, p. 270) ● Images of the text (Default). New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT New Features of characters can be transferred from the computer to the embroidery machine. (*Availability depends on the embroidery machine model.) (LE,DC,DB...) (☞p. 85) - This allows text patterns to be converted to manual punching block patterns, so that the shape of PE-DESIGN NEXT ● The user interface for text. LE (☞p. 100) ● The Name Drop function was added for selecting the font has been...
.... (*Availability depends on the embroidery machine model.) LE (☞p. 75, p. 270) ● Images of the text (Default). New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT New Features of characters can be transferred from the computer to the embroidery machine. (*Availability depends on the embroidery machine model.) (LE,DC,DB...) (☞p. 85) - This allows text patterns to be converted to manual punching block patterns, so that the shape of PE-DESIGN NEXT ● The user interface for text. LE (☞p. 100) ● The Name Drop function was added for selecting the font has been...
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...; p. 177) b Memo: • In order to use the Link function to transfer embroidery designs to an embroidery machine, a machine compatible with the Link function must be running in Link mode. • In order to save embroidery designs in the memory of PE-DESIGN NEXT Transferring Designs to the machine differs depending on the embroidery machine.
...; p. 177) b Memo: • In order to use the Link function to transfer embroidery designs to an embroidery machine, a machine compatible with the Link function must be running in Link mode. • In order to save embroidery designs in the memory of PE-DESIGN NEXT Transferring Designs to the machine differs depending on the embroidery machine.
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Table of Contents New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT 9 Table of Contents 13 How To Use Manuals 15 Support/Service 16 Online Registration 16 Checking for the Latest Version of the Program 17 ... (Replacing Text 111 Tutorial 5-3: Using Templates 113 Template Feature 115 Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images 117 Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design 118 Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch 119 Auto Punch Features 121 Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1 122 Photo Stitch 1 Features 125 Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 2 127 Photo Stitch 2 Features 129...
Table of Contents New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT 9 Table of Contents 13 How To Use Manuals 15 Support/Service 16 Online Registration 16 Checking for the Latest Version of the Program 17 ... (Replacing Text 111 Tutorial 5-3: Using Templates 113 Template Feature 115 Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images 117 Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design 118 Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch 119 Auto Punch Features 121 Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1 122 Photo Stitch 1 Features 125 Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 2 127 Photo Stitch 2 Features 129...
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... chapters dedicated to gain a general understanding of the basic software applications. In the chapters containing tutorials, follow the procedures to use the PE-DESIGN software. Additional information is also installed during software installation. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary. Menus/Tools and Reference: Provides lists of the... to the various commands. Otherwise, with this guide to the procedure for updating the software. Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then Instruction Manual. Follow the instructions provided in addition to begin using the software.
... chapters dedicated to gain a general understanding of the basic software applications. In the chapters containing tutorials, follow the procedures to use the PE-DESIGN software. Additional information is also installed during software installation. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary. Menus/Tools and Reference: Provides lists of the... to the various commands. Otherwise, with this guide to the procedure for updating the software. Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then Instruction Manual. Follow the instructions provided in addition to begin using the software.
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...be available in the Address bar of your questions more quickly. • Make sure PE-DESIGN NEXT is current with important information such as future product developments and improvements, you have a problem. http://www.brother.com/registration/ b Memo: Online registration may not be contacted about upgrades and provided with...current with all updates. • Have the make and model of the Web browser. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on the Web site appears when the following a ...
...be available in the Address bar of your questions more quickly. • Make sure PE-DESIGN NEXT is current with important information such as future product developments and improvements, you have a problem. http://www.brother.com/registration/ b Memo: Online registration may not be contacted about upgrades and provided with...current with all updates. • Have the make and model of the Web browser. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on the Web site appears when the following a ...
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... Click , then Exit. When Layout & Editing starts up . c "Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design" on page 118 and "Importing Image Data" on page 137 (4) Template Click this button to start the wizard for creating an...(1) New Click this button to begin creating a new pattern. (2) Open PES Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes). Starting Up/Exiting Applications Starting Up Application Layout & Editing Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, and then click PE-DESIGN NEXT (Layout & Editing). (3) Image To Stitch Click this button to...
... Click , then Exit. When Layout & Editing starts up . c "Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design" on page 118 and "Importing Image Data" on page 137 (4) Template Click this button to start the wizard for creating an...(1) New Click this button to begin creating a new pattern. (2) Open PES Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes). Starting Up/Exiting Applications Starting Up Application Layout & Editing Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, and then click PE-DESIGN NEXT (Layout & Editing). (3) Image To Stitch Click this button to...
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...rotating an embroidery pattern Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines •Transferring the design to an original card •Transferring data to an embroidery pattern. 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 2 3 24 Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 ...machines via a USB media Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing Click (Start), and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then PE-DESIGN NEXT (Layout & Editing). Tutorial 1: Getting Started Tutorial 1: Getting Started The sample file for this tutorial can be found...
...rotating an embroidery pattern Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines •Transferring the design to an original card •Transferring data to an embroidery pattern. 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 2 3 24 Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_1 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 ...machines via a USB media Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing Click (Start), and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then PE-DESIGN NEXT (Layout & Editing). Tutorial 1: Getting Started Tutorial 1: Getting Started The sample file for this tutorial can be found...
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... position 1 Click the embroidery pattern to reduce the size of the tulip is created. Select the file tulip.bmp in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_1 Tutorial 1: Getting Started 6 Click Next. Handle An embroidery pattern of the image. 7 Click Finish. 4 Click 1. 1 5 Click Next...
... position 1 Click the embroidery pattern to reduce the size of the tulip is created. Select the file tulip.bmp in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_1 Tutorial 1: Getting Started 6 Click Next. Handle An embroidery pattern of the image. 7 Click Finish. 4 Click 1. 1 5 Click Next...
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...for the lines. 3 Specify the thread color and sew type for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Drawing and moving shapes Duplicating, flipping and moving shapes We will draw...Applying a pattern to draw various shapes. The Shape tools in the Design Page to create an embroidery design. Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design This section will describe how to draw various shapes and combine them to...
...for the lines. 3 Specify the thread color and sew type for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_2 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Drawing and moving shapes Duplicating, flipping and moving shapes We will draw...Applying a pattern to draw various shapes. The Shape tools in the Design Page to create an embroidery design. Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design This section will describe how to draw various shapes and combine them to...
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... by clicking characters in the character table (1) in the Text Attributes tab. 12 Click in the Design page. (1) A vertical dashed line will appear on the Design Page for typing directly on-screen. 90 Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_3 Step 1 Step 2 Entering Text Transforming text Step 1 Entering Text 123 From the...
... by clicking characters in the character table (1) in the Text Attributes tab. 12 Click in the Design page. (1) A vertical dashed line will appear on the Design Page for typing directly on-screen. 90 Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_3 Step 1 Step 2 Entering Text Transforming text Step 1 Entering Text 123 From the...
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... • Custom Fonts PEF files created with the Font selector and Text Size selector in the MyFont folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as needed. (7) Press the Enter key or click the Design Page. Click 1, then 2. 1 2 Otherwise, click the Text Attributes tab (3), and then click in the text field (4). 3 4 ■ Font Click...
... • Custom Fonts PEF files created with the Font selector and Text Size selector in the MyFont folder where PE-DESIGN was installed appear as needed. (7) Press the Enter key or click the Design Page. Click 1, then 2. 1 2 Otherwise, click the Text Attributes tab (3), and then click in the text field (4). 3 4 ■ Font Click...
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...character size and sew type can be specified from the Attribute tab. 2 Click in the Ribbon. 4 Press the Enter key. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Entering monograms Adding a decorative pattern Changing the font and character size of the monogram Changing...Step 1 Entering monograms 3 From the keyboard, type in "ABC". 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 2 3 The Attribute tab appears in the Design Page. Tutorial 4: Monograms Tutorial 4: Monograms The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location.
...character size and sew type can be specified from the Attribute tab. 2 Click in the Ribbon. 4 Press the Enter key. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Entering monograms Adding a decorative pattern Changing the font and character size of the monogram Changing...Step 1 Entering monograms 3 From the keyboard, type in "ABC". 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 2 3 The Attribute tab appears in the Design Page. Tutorial 4: Monograms Tutorial 4: Monograms The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location.
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... where the Name Drop function has already been applied. Let's start by replacing only the name in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_5. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text 107 In this section, we will see how easy it is not displayed, click ...Ribbon, and then click Text Attributes. A preview of similar embroidery patterns, for example, for uniforms, by opening the file tutorial_5-1.pes in the pattern. Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop With the Name Drop feature, you can be replaced by simply clicking...
... where the Name Drop function has already been applied. Let's start by replacing only the name in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_5. Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text 107 In this section, we will see how easy it is not displayed, click ...Ribbon, and then click Text Attributes. A preview of similar embroidery patterns, for example, for uniforms, by opening the file tutorial_5-1.pes in the pattern. Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop With the Name Drop feature, you can be replaced by simply clicking...
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Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_5 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Designing the embroidery pattern Creating the list Outputting patterns using text from the text list Step 1 Designing the embroidery pattern 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 2 3 Click 1, then 2, then 3, and then click the Design Page. 1 2 3 4..."Fernand", and then press the Enter 3 key. 2 Select Misc from the Category selector, and then drag the rainbow pattern into the Design Page. 5 Select the text pattern (1), select the Transform check box (2), and then click 3. 2 1 3 109 Creating Embroidery Patterns ...
Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_5 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Designing the embroidery pattern Creating the list Outputting patterns using text from the text list Step 1 Designing the embroidery pattern 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 2 3 Click 1, then 2, then 3, and then click the Design Page. 1 2 3 4..."Fernand", and then press the Enter 3 key. 2 Select Misc from the Category selector, and then drag the rainbow pattern into the Design Page. 5 Select the text pattern (1), select the Transform check box (2), and then click 3. 2 1 3 109 Creating Embroidery Patterns ...
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..., and then click Save. 116 Template Feature Saving a new template A design that you have created can be used as a template. 1 Design an embroidery pattern that can be changed. Click 1, then 2. 1 2 3 Select the folder (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Template Library\Sample, type in a folder of the pattern...
..., and then click Save. 116 Template Feature Saving a new template A design that you have created can be used as a template. 1 Design an embroidery pattern that can be changed. Click 1, then 2. 1 2 3 Select the folder (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Template Library\Sample, type in a folder of the pattern...