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Personal Embroidery Design Software System

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Quick Reference Guide

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Page 1: ...Personal Embroidery Design Software System Ver 7 Quick Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...ructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turn ing the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures R...

Page 3: ...ron or other hot objects Do not spill water or other liquids on the unit or cards Do not drop or hit the unit For repairs or adjustments In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required please consult your near est service center Notice Neither this Quick Reference Guide nor the Instruction Manual explains how to use your compu ter under Windows Please refer to the Windows manuals ...

Page 4: ...tion Please read before Installing 12 Using this Quick Reference Guide 23 Using the Instruction Manual 23 Sew Types 28 Getting Started 30 Starting Up Exiting Applications 30 Understanding Windows and Using Tools 31 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Auto Punch Function 36 Troubleshooting 46 ...

Page 5: ...n Auto Punch Function Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Cross Stitch Function Automatically Converting a Photo to an Embroidery Design Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images Arranging Embroidery Patterns Managing Embroidery designs Entering Monograms Creating Appliqués Advanced Operation Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Layout Editing Ima...

Page 6: ...rations photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs Automatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image Refer to Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Auto Punch Function in the Instruction Manual Automatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From a Photo Refer to Automatically Converting a Photo to an Embroidery Design Photo Stitch Function in the Instruction Manual ...

Page 7: ...gn a wider variety of embroidery patterns by using the many sew types available Arranging Embroidery Patterns Layout Editing in the Instruction Manual Easily Create Custom Fonts Custom fonts can be created using Font Creator These fonts can be recalled to be used in Layout Editing Refer to Manually Creating Custom Fonts Font Creator in the Instruction Manual ...

Page 8: ...om Fonts can be used in Layout Editing From Font Creator New small Fonts Minimum Font size 3 0mm 0 12 inch Embroidery letters of 2 byte characters for True Type Font can be entered Japanese Chi nese Korean etc Monogramming function includes more decorative frames All built in fonts True Type Font and custom created fonts from Font Creator can now be used with the Monogram function Transforming tex...

Page 9: ...an embroidery file from a Photo Improved processing speed and color selection Design Center Detect Outlines function to select the outline of an image in Cut out to Line Image dialog Figure Handle Stage has the ability to connect split a line Enables the color of a portion of the outline to be changed in the Sewing Setting Stage New button to easily export a design from Sew Setting Stage to Layout...

Page 10: ...nside regions At any stage you can save your work to retrieve it later Saving your work as you move through the stages will be helpful if you make changes then later decide to use the original pattern When your image has reached the Sew Setting Stage you can import it into Layout Editing where the image can be moved and scaled as a single pattern Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Cre...

Page 11: ...h patterns file name pas pmf Manage design files Combine different patterns into an embroidery design file name pes Create custom font patterns file name pef Font Creator Programmable Stitch Creator Design Database Embroidery Machine Layout Editing Custom Designs Digitizes Custom Lettering Automatically Converts Image to Embroidery Designs ...

Page 12: ...on 5 or 6 Note The USB card writer module and the original card are not included in the kit provided for upgrad ing from version 5 or 6 USB card writer module CD ROM Original card Quick Reference Guide Template CD ROM Template Contains the software Instruction Manual HTML format and Instruction Manual PDF format Contains the software Instruction Manual HTML format and Instruction Manual PDF format...

Page 13: ...B connection to the compu ter there is no power supply cable or power switch Be sure to keep original cards away from high humidity direct sunlight static electricity and strong shocks Furthermore do not bend the cards Original card LED indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on and flashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer Note Never remove an o...

Page 14: ...dule you must be able to connect to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service When upgrading from version 5 02 or later skip STEP 2 and continue with STEP 3 If the USB card writer module is not upgraded it can only be used the limited number of times that the soft ware can be used In order to upgrade the USB card writer module be ...

Page 15: ...the USB connection Connect the USB card writer module to a USB connector on the computer or to a self powered USB hub that can supply enough power to the card writer module If the card writer module is not connected in this way it may not operate correctly This product may not operate correctly with some computers and USB expansion cards Step 1 Installing the Software This section describes how to...

Page 16: ...o a dif ferent folder 1 Click Browse 2 In the Choose Folder dialog box that appeared select the drive and folder If necessary type in the name of a new folder 3 Click OK The Choose Destination Location dialog box of the InstallShield Wizard shows the selected folder 4 Click Next to install the applica tion into the selected folder To return to the previous step click Back To quit the installation ...

Page 17: ...ote Even though the installation is completed do not remove the CD ROM from the computer s CD ROM drive Memo If the following dialog box appears it is not necessary to restart the computer Click Finish to restart the computer and com plete the installation of the software Click Finish to complete the installation of the software ...

Page 18: ...ote Depending on the computer this dialog box may not appear If it does not appear skip this step and continue with the procedure Note If you upgrading from version 5 02 or later skip this section and con tinue with the procedure described in STEP 3 Upgrading the USB card writer module on page 19 Memo To check whether or not Service Pack 2 is installed click Start and then click on Control Panel t...

Page 19: ...omatically Steps b through c are not required For Windows XP not connected to the In ternet Note Depending on the computer this dialog box may not appear If it does not appear skip this step and continue with the procedure Select No not this time and then click Next Select Install from a list or spe cific location Advanced and then click Next ...

Page 20: ...the new driver for the USB card writer module select Search removable media floppy CD ROM and then click Next Select Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended and then click Next Select CD ROM drives and then click Next ...

Page 21: ...ng from version 5 or 6 must upgrade the card writer After installing version 7 immediately follow the procedure below to upgrade the card writer for version 7 a Start up Layout Editing The dialog box shown below appears Note In order to upgrade the USB card writer module you must be able to connect to the Internet If you can not connect to the Internet contact your authorized dealer or Brother Cus...

Page 22: ...accessed while the upgrade key is being obtained Note If the product ID is incorrectly en tered the message The product ID is incorrect Check that a mistake was not made during typing ap pears The uppercase letters I and O are not used in the product ID Type in the 15 digit product ID on the label at tached to the CD ROM case and then click Next Click Next to access our server through the Internet...

Page 23: ...ge on our Web site Note Online registration may not be available in some areas Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Click Help in Layout Editing then Check for updates The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version If the message shown below appears the latest version of the software is being used If the message shown below appears the latest version of the ...

Page 24: ...ite http www brother com to find the Technical Support in your area Note On the above website first select your country If your country is not listed reference others Before contacting web site 1 Please have your Windows Operating System updated to the most current version 2 The make and model number of the computer that you are using as well as the Windows Operating System version 3 Information a...

Page 25: ...n Contents of the Instruction Manual Details on the functions and operating procedures for the applications are provided in easy to understand descriptions These applications can be used most efficiently by using the menu com mands and tools in addition to the described methods for correcting errors Basic Operation By following the step by step instructions for the desired operation you can become...

Page 26: ...al make sure that the software has been installed on the com puter For details refer to Installation Please read before Installing on page 12 From the Start menu a Click point to All Programs then PE DESIGN Ver7 and then click Instruction Manual The introduction page appears ...

Page 27: ...ruction Manual appears Operation buttons Buttons for operations such as changing the page display and printing Support menu Menu for providing help in using the manual or viewing the desired infor mation Main menu Click the but ton in the main menu for the desired opera tion ...

Page 28: ...26 From the Help menu of the application As an example the procedure for opening the Instruction Manual from Layout Editing fol lows a Click Help then Instruction Manual b Click Start Instruction Manual ...

Page 29: ... according to the instructions that appear in the introduction page Instruction Manual PDF format For a printer friendly version of the Instruction Manual use the PDF file This file would normally be available in the folder at the path C Program Files Brother PE DESIGN Ver7 Manual on the drive where PE DESIGN was installed Memo Adobe Reader is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of t...

Page 30: ...attributes you can create custom stitching For details refer to Line sew ing attributes and Region sewing attributes Layout Editing and Design Center of the Instruction Manual Line sew types Zigzag Stitch Running Stitch Triple Stitch New Motif Stitch E V Stitch Region sew types Satin Stitch Fill Stitch Programmable Fill Stitch Motif Stitch ...

Page 31: ...g New Random Walking Stitch New Memo The stitching for the programmable fill stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern For details refer to Programmable fill stitch and Motif stitch on Line or Region sew ing attributes of the Instruction Manual Radial Stitch Spiral Stitch ...

Page 32: ...ill the entire screen with the Layout Editing window click the maximize button on the right end of the title bar At this time you can change the Design Page properties by using the menu command Option Design Page Property For more details refer to Specifying the Design Page Size and Color of the Instruction Manual For this example we will not change the Design Page set tings Exiting the Applicatio...

Page 33: ...the sewing attributes color and sew type of lines and regions in the pattern 5 Tool Box Used to create select and edit patterns 6 Status bar Provides helpful information 7 Reference Window Displays all patterns in the work area giv ing you an overview while you work on a detailed area For more details refer to Viewing Patterns in the Reference Win dow of the Instruction Manual 8 Design Page The ac...

Page 34: ...pat tern Original Image Stage has no Tool Box the other stages all have a different tools in the Tool Box The window for the Sew Set ting Stage is shown on this page 6 Status bar Provides helpful information 7 Reference Window Displays all outlines and patterns in the work area giving you an overview while you work on a detailed area For more details refer to Viewing patterns in the ref erence win...

Page 35: ... sewn 8 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved 9 Guidelines fixed The distance between the two guidelines becomes the height of the font created 10 Guidelines movable These guidelines can be moved accord ing to the shape of the created font The distance between the two red guidelines becomes the width of the font created The three blue guidelines are positioning lines for a...

Page 36: ...select and create fill and motif stitch patterns and stamps The bottom four buttons do not appear in Motif mode 5 Status bar Provides helpful information 6 Preview window Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn 7 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved 8 Work area 9 Minimize button 10 Maximize button 11 Close button 1 2 3 4 7 8 6 11 10 9 5 ...

Page 37: ...iting list for the capacity of the original card 9 Write button The selected design displayed in the writ ing list is written to the original card 10 Remove button Returns the selected design displayed in the writing list to the unselected state 11 Status bar Provides helpful information 12 Writing list The list of designs to be written to the origi nal card is displayed 13 Add button The design s...

Page 38: ...ng the image to an embroidery pattern page 39 Step 3 Displaying a preview of the embroidery page 41 Step 4 Saving the embroidery design page 42 Step 5 Transferring the design to an original card page 44 Step 1 Importing image data into Layout Editing First we need to import the image that will be converted into an embroidery pattern For this example we will use the tulip image tulip bmp provided w...

Page 39: ...value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm You can change the Design Page size by using the menu command Option Design Page Property Select the sample file tulip bmp and then click Open or double click the file s icon Click Image then Input then from File Double click the ClipArt folder to open it ...

Page 40: ...is for scaling the height and are for scaling both dimensions at the same time The height to width proportion is main tained If the key is held down while a handle is dragged the image is enlarged or reduced in both width and height from the center of the image The height to width propor tion is maintained If the handles have disappeared right click the image and then click Modify Image in the men...

Page 41: ...utomatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Next the image will automatically be converted to an embroidery pattern a Select the conversion method Click Image then Image to Stitch Wizard Move the pointer over the selected image and then drag the image to the desired position ...

Page 42: ...40 Select Auto Punch and then click Next b Convert the image to an embroidery pattern Check Result View tab to see the preview of the conversion and then click Finish ...

Page 43: ...verting an Image to an Embroidery Design Auto Punch Function The generated embroidery pattern is displayed Step 3 Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the finished embroidery Click Display then Realistic Preview ...

Page 44: ...embroidery design Once the embroidery design is finished you may want to save it in order to retrieve it later To return to the normal view click Display then Realistic Preview or click or press the key Click File then Save ...

Page 45: ...43 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Auto Punch Function Select the drive and the folder and then type in the file name Click Save ...

Page 46: ...ou can actually sew the design For this example we will transfer the design to an original card Memo You can also use Floppy Disks Compact Flash Card and USB Media to save designs a Insert an original card into the USB card writer module Note The original card is inserted cor rectly when you hear it snap into place b Transfer the embroidery design Click File then Write to Card ...

Page 47: ...r hard drive or other storage media Note If the card writer module is not correctly connected or powered an error message of No card writer module is connected Please connect card writer module will appear If the original card is not inserted or is defective an error massage of No original card is inserted Please insert an original card will appear The following message appears c Quit Layout Editi...

Page 48: ... the opera tion described at the left does not correct the problem go to the Web site mentioned under Techni cal Support Refer to page 22 The message Old version is not installed correctly Please install old version before installing this updated program appears when the upgrade is being installed even though an older version version 5 or 6 is installed The installation informa tion for the old ve...

Page 49: ...h a connection to the Internet To upgrade the USB card writer module the computer with the card writer module connected to its USB port must connect to the Internet If firewall soft ware is being used it must be temporarily disabled during the upgrade If a connection to the Internet cannot be established contact your authorized dealer 19 The USB card writer module does not operate correctly Not en...

Page 50: ...ou the end user and our company for this product 2 Use of this product You may install and use this product on only one computer 3 Limitations on duplications You may not duplicate this product except for backup purposes 4 Limitations on modifications You may not modify or disassemble this product in any way 5 Limitations on transfer This software may not be transferred to or used in any other way...

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