Brother Welding System XF0606 001 User Manual

PERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Operation Manual

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support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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This software may not be transferred to or used in any other way by a third party.

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■ Opening the Operation Manual (PDF format)

This manual is provided in a PDF format on the enclosed CD-ROM. The Operation Manual is also installed

during software installation.

Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Operation Manual.

Otherwise, with PE-DESIGN PLUS, click

, then Operation Manual. With PES-Writer, click Help, then

Operation Manual.

b Memo:

• Adobe Reader is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Operation Manual

• If Adobe Reader is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe

Systems Incorporated Web site (http://www.adobe.com/).

• The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows 7. If this software is used on an operating

system other than Windows 7, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.

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Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and

to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Operation Manual carefully, and then keep

it in a safe place together with your warranty.

Please read before using this product

For designing beautiful embroidery designs

•

This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery designs and supports a wider

range of sewing attribute settings (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result

will depend on your particular sewing machine model. We recommend that you make a trial

sewing sample with your sewing data before sewing on the final material.

For safe operation

•

Avoid dropping a needle, a piece of wire or other metallic objects into the unit or into the card

slot.

•

Do not store anything on the unit.

For a longer service life

•

When storing the unit, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the unit

close to a heater, iron 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 nearest

service center.

Notice

This Operation Manual does not explain how to use your computer under Windows . Please refer

to the Windows manuals.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in

the Operation Manual may be trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies

and are hereby acknowledged.

Important

Using this unit for unauthorized copying of material from embroidery cards, newspapers and

magazines for commercial purpose is an infringement of copyrights which is punishable by law.

Caution

The software included with this product is protected by copyright laws. This software can be used

or copied only in accordance with the copyright laws.

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This product is intended for household use.

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Table of Contents

Before Use........................................4

Supplement....................................61

Before Use............................................... 4

Introduction...................................................4

Installation.....................................................5

Understanding Windows ......................61

PE-DESIGN PLUS Window........................61

Menus .........................................................65

Tips and Techniques.............................67

Sewing Direction.........................................67

Sewing Order..............................................67

Sewing Wide Areas.....................................67

Creating Embroidery Patterns......10

Getting Started...................................... 10

Starting Up Application ...............................10

Reference...............................................68

Sewing Attributes........................................68

Font List ......................................................70

Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos

(Photo Stitch 1)...........................................11

Saving.........................................................18

Exiting Application ......................................19

PES-Writer..............................................72

Image To Stitch ..................................... 21

Photo Stitch 2 .............................................21

Auto Punch .................................................24

Cross Stitch ................................................27

Common dialog boxes................................30

Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an

Original Card...............................................72

Troubleshooting....................................75

Index...............................................76

Entering Text......................................... 32

Entering Text ..............................................32

Advanced Operations for Entering Text......35

Arranging Embroidery Designs ...37

Arranging Embroidery Designs........... 37

Editing Embroidery Designs .......................37

Checking Embroidery Patterns...................40

Applying Sewing Attributes 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

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Before Use

Introduction

Package Contents

Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer

or Brother Customer Service.

USB Card Writer Module

CD-ROM

Original card Operation Manual

Contains the software

and Operation Manual

(PDF format).

a 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.

b Card slot

Insert an original card/embroidery card here.

c USB connector

Connect to the computer.

a Note:

• The only original cards that can be used with this USB Card Writer Module are those like the one

enclosed or optional original cards of the same type.

• Never remove an original card or unplug the USB cable while this indicator is flashing.

b Memo:

• Since power is supplied to the USB Card Writer Module through the USB connection to the

computer, 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.

Optional Supply

Additional blank original cards can be purchased through an authorized dealer.

Original card

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Before Use

Installation

Please Read Before Installation

● Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements.

● In order to install the software on Windows Operating System, you must log on to the computer using an

account with administrator privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with

administrator privileges, refer to the Windows manual.

● The installation procedure is described for Windows 7. The procedure and dialog boxes for other

operating systems may be slightly different.

● If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as described, the

software will not be installed correctly.

● Do not remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the computer while the installation is being

performed. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is completed.

● Before turning on the computer, be sure to disconnect the USB Card Writer Module.

System Requirements

Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum

PC requirements.

Computer

IBM-PC or compatible computer

Windows^®XP, Windows Vista^®, Windows^®7 (32 or 64 bit)

Operating system

Processor

1GHz or higher

Memory

Hard disk free space

Monitor

512MB (1GB or more is recommended.)

200MB

XGA (1024 x 768), 16-bit color or higher

1 available USB

Port

A graphic printer that is supported by your system

(if you wish to print your images)

Required for installation

Printer

CD-ROM drive

Internet access

Required for update

a Note:

• Power is supplied to the USB Card Writer Module through 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.

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Before Use

■ Windows XP users only

Installing the Software

 After a short while, the language selection

dialog box for InstallShield Wizard

automatically appears.

^{Continue with step}4. on page 7.

This section describes how to install the application

software.

b Memo:

If the installer does not automatically start

a Note:

up:

• If the installation is interrupted or not

performed as described, the software

will not be installed correctly.

1) Click the Start button.

2) Click Run.

• Before turning on the computer, be sure

that the USB Card Writer Module is

DISCONNECTED.

• In order to install the software, you must

log on to the computer using an account

with administrator privileges. If you are

not logged on with the Administrator

account, the password for the

 The Run dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and

then click OK to start up the installer.

For example: F:\setup.exe (where "F:" is

the name of the CD-ROM drive)

■ For Windows 7 or Windows

Administrator account (Administrators)

Vista users:

may be requested with Windows 7.

 After a short while, the AutoPlay dialog

Type in the password to continue the

procedure.

box automatically appears.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the

computer's CD-ROM drive.

b Memo:

If the AutoPlay Dialog does not automatically

start up:

1) Click the Start button.

2) Click All Programs



Accessories



Run.

 The Run dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and

then click OK to start up the installer.

For example: F:\setup.exe (where “F:” is

the name of the CD-ROM drive)

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2. Click Run setup.exe.

 The User Account Control dialog box

6. Check the installation location, and then click

Next.

appears.

3. Click Yes.

 After a short while, the following dialog

box automatically appears.

b Memo:

4. Select the desired language, and then click

OK.

To install the application into a different

folder:

1) Click Change.

2) In the Change Current Destination

Folder dialog box that appeared, select

the drive and folder. (If necessary, type

in the name of a new folder.)

3) Click OK.

 The InstallShield Wizard starts up, and

 The Destination Folder dialog box of

the InstallShield Wizard shows the

selected folder.

the first dialog box appears.

5. Click Next to continue with the installation.

4) Click Next to install the application into

the selected folder.

 A dialog box appears, indicating that

preparations for installation are finished.

7. Click Install to install the application.

 A dialog box appears, allowing you to

select the folder where the software will

be installed.

 When the installation is completed, the

following dialog box appears.

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Before Use

8. Click Finish to complete the installation of the

software.

Checking for the Latest

Version of the Program

Click

in PE-DESIGN PLUS, 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.

a Note:

This procedure also automatically installs

the card writer driver. The card writer may

now be connected to your computer.

Make sure that PE-DESIGN PLUS starts

up correctly.

If the message shown below appears, the latest

version of the software is not being used. Click Yes,

and then download the latest version of the software

from the Web site.

b Memo:

If the dialog box calling for restarting the

computer appears, it is necessary to restart

the computer.

a Note:

• This feature cannot be used if the

computer is not connected to the

Internet.

• It may not be possible to check for the

latest version if a firewall is turned on.

Turn off the firewall, and then try

performing the operation again.

• Administrator privileges are required.

b Memo:

If the Always check for most recent version

at startup check box is selected, the software

is checked at startup to determine whether or

not it is the latest version.

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Before Use

Technical Support

Uninstallation

Contact Technical Support if you have a problem.

Please check the company web site

(http://www.brother.com/) to find the technical

Support in your area. To view the FAQ and

information for software updates, visit the Brother

Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/).

1. Click the

button in the task bar, and then

click Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel window, select

Programs and Features.

3. In the Programs and Features window,

select this software, and then click Uninstall.

a Note:

Before contacting web site:

b Memo:

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 about any error messages

that appear.

• The uninstallation procedure is described

for Windows 7 and Windows Vista .

• For Windows XP, click the Start button,

then Control Panel. Double-click Add or

Remove Programs. Select this software,

and then click Remove.

This information will help expedite your

questions more quickly.

4) Please check and update the software

to the latest version.

Online Registration

If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and

provided with important information such as future

product developments and improvements, you can

registration procedure.

Click Online Registration on the

menu of PE-

DESIGN PLUS to start up the installed Web browser

and open the online registration page on our Web

site.

http://www.brother.com/registration/

b Memo:

Online registration may not be available in

some areas.

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Creating Embroidery Patterns

Getting Started

Starting Up Application

Starting up PE-DESIGN

PLUS

About the Top Wizard

When PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up, the following

wizard appears.

Click

, then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN

PLUS, and then click PE-DESIGN PLUS.

(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).

“Opening a PE-DESIGN PLUS file” on

page 48

(3) Image To Stitch

Click this button to start the wizard for

creating an embroidery pattern from an

image.

“Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to

create an embroidery pattern from an

image” on page 11

(4) Most Recently Used Files

Click the name of a file from the list, and

then click Open.

(5) Always show Wizard at Startup

Select this check box to start up the

wizard each time PE-DESIGN PLUS is

started up.

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Creating Embroidery Patterns

Creating Embroidery Patterns From

Photos (Photo Stitch 1)

The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location.

Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to create an embroidery pattern from an image

Changing color of the circle

Adding text and setting character spacing

Transforming the text

Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern

Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines

• Transferring the design to an original card

Step 6

• Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media

2. Import the file girl2-face.bmp.

Select the file girl2-face.bmp in the folder

Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN

PLUS\Tutorial

Step 1 Using the Photo Stitch 1

function to create anembroidery

pattern from an image

Now, we will open the image of the girl and convert

it to an embroidery pattern.

1. Click 1 in the Top Wizard.

b Memo:

Image file formats

Images in the following formats can be

imported.

• Windows bitmap (.bmp)

• Exif (.tif, .jpg)

• Portable Network Graphics (.png)

• GIF (.gif)

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5. Adjust the size and position of the image.

1 indicates the Design Page.

b Memo:

Creating beautiful photo embroidery

• The following types of photos are not

appropriate for creating embroidery

patterns.

•

Move the pointer over a handle, and then,

while holding down the Shift key and the

left mouse button, drag the mouse to

reduce the size of the image.

• Photos where the subject is small, such

as in photos of gatherings

•

Drag the image to adjust its output location.

• Photos where the subject appears

dark, such as photos taken in a room or

taken with backlighting

• An image with a width and height between

300 and 500 dots is suitable.

3. Click 1, then 2, then 3.

Embroidery pattern size

b Memo:

• The size of the embroidery pattern appears

in the lower left corner of the dialog box. The

user can change the size freely with this

display.

• For best results, change the size of the

embroidery pattern to the sizes listed below.

• Face only: 100 × 100 mm

“Image To Stitch Wizard” on page 30

4. Click 1 to select the circle mask, and then click

Next.

• Head and shoulders: 130 × 180 mm

“Set Output Size dialog box” on page 31

and “Gray Balance / Set Output Size

dialog box” on page 31

6. Check the preview of the area to be converted

then click Next.

7. Click Select from Candidates.

“Select Mask dialog box” on page 30

“Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box” on

page 19

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Creating Embroidery Patterns

8. Select one of the candidates (1) and click OK.

Step 2 Changing color of the

circle

1. In the Sewing Order pane, move the scroll bar

until circle pattern (1) appears, and then click

it.

 This preview changes to the selected

image.

9. Select the Add mask outline check box,

check the preview image, and then click

Finish.

2. Click 1 in the Color tab to change the color of

the circle.

 Stitches are automatically input.

b Memo:

If the created embroidery pattern contains

colors that you do not wish to emphasize (for

example, grays in the face), change the

sewing order in the Sewing Order pane so

that the undesirable color is sewn before all

other colors.

“Checking and Editing the Sewing

Order” on page 43.

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7. Click the Text Attributes tab, and then set

Character Spacing (1) to 3.0 mm.

Step 3 Adding text and setting

character spacing

1. Click

, then

2. Click below the girl in the Design Page.

 A vertical dashed line will appear on the

Design Page.

3. From the keyboard, type in “Andrea”.

Specify the setting by clicking the selector and

typing in the value, or by clicking

Step 4 Transforming the text

1. Click the text to select it, select the Transform

check box (1), and then click 2.

4. Press the Enter key.

 The text is entered.

5. Click the text to select it.

6. Click the Color tab, and then click 1 to change

the color of the font.

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Creating Embroidery Patterns

2. From the Category selector, select Floral.

2. Move the pointer over

, and

then, while holding down the left mouse

button, drag the mouse to adjust the size,

position or curve of the text.

3. Move the pointer over the rose, and then,

while holding down the left mouse button, drag

the mouse to import the pattern into the

Design Page, as shown in the illustration.

: Adjusts the text size.

: Moves the text along the circle.

: Adjusts the radius of the circle.

“Transforming text” on page 33

3. To adjust the positions of the embroidery

patterns, click the pattern, and then position

the pointer over the pattern. When the shape

of the pointer changes to

, hold down the

left mouse button and drag the pattern to the

desired location.

“Editing Embroidery Designs” on page 37

“Importing embroidery designs” on

page 49

Step 5 Importing and rotating an

4. Click

in the Import dialog box to close it.

embroidery pattern

Now, we will import the embroidery pattern for the

rose.

1. Click

, then

then

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5. Move the pointer over the rotation handle (1),

and then, while holding down the left mouse

button, drag the mouse to adjust the angle of

the pattern.

Step 6 Transferring embroidery patterns

to embroidery machines

You can sew a pattern transferred to your sewing

machine by writing it to media.

There are many methods to transfer data; however,

the procedures for two of these methods are

described below.

•

Writing to an original card (☞p. 16)

Data can be transferred to embroidery machines

compatible with original cards.

•

Transferring data to embroidery machines via a

USB media (☞p. 17)

Data can be transferred to embroidery machines

equipped with a USB-B connector.

■ Transferring the design to an

original card

1. Insert an original card into the USB Card

Writer Module.

a Note:

When imported stitch patterns are enlarged

or reduced, the embroidering quality may be

reduced.

“Slightly Enlarging/Reducing

Stitch Patterns” on page 38.

2. Click

, then

then

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3. Click OK.

■ Transferring data to embroidery

machines via a USB media

1. Plug the USB media into the computer.

2. Click

, then

then

, then

a Note:

• When writing to an original card that

already contains data, all data on the card

will be deleted.

• Before using an original card, check that

the designs on the card are no longer

needed.

“From an embroidery card” on

page 50

 Data transfer begins.

• If you wish to keep the designs, store them

on a hard disk or other storage media.

3. When the transferring is finished, the following

message appears. Click OK.

4. When the writing is finished, the following

message appears. Click OK.

4. After an embroidery pattern is transferred,

remove the USB media from the computer.

5. Insert the USB media into the USB port on the

a Note:

machine.

Precautions for using the Card Writer

Module/original cards

• The original card is inserted correctly

when you hear it snap into place.

• Never remove an original card or unplug

the USB cable while the LED indicator is

flashing.

b Memo:

For details on using the embroidery machine,

refer to the Operation Manual included with it.

“Transferring to a machine by using an

original card” on page 52.

For details on saving embroidery

patterns, refer to “Saving” on page 18.

5. Insert the original card into the card slot of the

sewing machine.

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2. Select the drive and the folder, and then type

Saving

in the file name.

Overwriting

Click 1, then 2.

3. Click Save to save the data.

 The new file name appears in the title bar

of the PE-DESIGN PLUS window.

Exporting

b Memo:

If no file name has been specified or if the file

cannot be found, the Save As dialog box

appears.

The data shown in the Design Page can be exported

as a file of a different format (.dst, .hus, .exp, .pcs,

.vip, .sew, .jef, .csd, .xxx, and .shv).

1. Click 1, then 2

Saving with a new name

1. Click 1, then 2.

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2. Select the drive and the folder, and then type

in the file name.

Photo Stitch 1 Parameters

dialog box

With Color, Sepia or Gray:

(1)

(2)

3. Select a format (.dst, .hus, .exp, .pcs, .vip,

.sew, .jef, .csd, .xxx, or .shv) that the file will be

exported as.

(3)

(4)

With Mono:

(1)

(2)

a Note:

Some patterns imported from embroidery

cards cannot be exported.

“Specifying the number of jumps in

embroidery design of the DST format” on

page 60.

Exiting Application

(3)

Click 1, then 2.

(4)

Specify the desired settings under Sewing Option

(1) and Color Option (2), and then click Update

Preview (3) to preview the effects of the specified

settings. Click Finish (4) to convert the image to an

embroidery pattern.

More detailed settings can be selected from the

Parameters dialog box of Stitch Wizard.

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(1) Sewing Option

Color/Sepia/Gray/Mono

The top slider is used to adjust the

Brightness / brightness.

Selecting a setting closer to Fine

creates more details in the pattern and

increases the number of stitches. (The

Detail

Contrast

The bottom slider is used to adjust the

contrast.

stitches will be overlapping.)

Variations of the image with different

degrees of brightness and contrast are

displayed. Click one of the variations,

and then click OK to apply the settings.

When the value is lowered, the sewing

pitch (stitch length) will be shortened,

resulting in finer stitching.

Run Pitch

Select from

Candidates

Sew Page

Color

(Available

only with

If this check box is cleared, the parts of

the pattern that are the same color as

the Design Page will not be sewn.

7. on page 12.

Update

Preview

Update the previewed image after

settings have been changed.

Color, Sepia If it is selected, those parts will be sewn.

and Gray)

To give priority to creating a pattern as

close to the original photograph, select

Stitch Quality.

b Memo:

About the Manual Select dialog box

Conversion

Priority

To give priority to reducing the number

of jump stitches, select Jump Stitch

Reduction.

If Photo is selected, the thread colors

will be mixed together, which will result

in a more natural look.

If Cartoon is selected, the thread colors

will not be mixed together, which will

result in a more simply colored look.

Image Type

Select Photo for image data from a

photograph, etc. Select Cartoon for

image data from an illustration, etc.

• From this dialog box, the thread color to be

used with Photo Stitch 1 can be selected

manually.

Add mask

outline

If this check box is selected, line data is

created from the mask outline.

• To move the color selected in the Color List

to the Use Color List, click Add

• To delete the color selected in the Use

(2) Color Option

Color List, click Remove

• The thread colors in the Color List and Use

Color List are listed, in order, starting from

the brightest. This order is the sewing order

and cannot be changed.

Color/Sepia/Gray

Select this check box to automatically

select the thread colors.

Auto Select

Appears when the Auto Select check

box is cleared.

Click this button to open the Manual

Select dialog box.

Manual

Select

“Memo:” on page 20

Selects the thread chart for selecting

Thread Chart the thread color with the Auto Select

function.

Max. Number Sets the number of colors selected by

of Colors

the Auto Select function.

Mono

Click this button to display the Thread

Color dialog box, where the thread

colors can be changed.

Change

Color

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Image To Stitch

Photo Stitch 2

We will create an embroidery pattern with Photo Stitch 2 in a method different than that used with Photo Stitch 1.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard

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 Stitch 2

Step 2 Importing photo data into PE-

wizard

DESIGN PLUS

1. Double-click the Documents

(My Documents)\

PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial folder to open it.

Click

, then

b Memo:

When this application is installed, the

PE-DESIGN PLUS folder is installed in the

Documents (My Documents) folder.

2. Select the file girl2-face.bmp, and then click

Open, or double-click the file's icon.

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Step 3 Applying an image mask

and adjusting its size and

position

Step 4 Changing the sewing angle

1. In the Direction box, type “45”.

2. Click Update Preview.

1. Click 1 to select the circle mask.

Drag handle 2 to adjust the size of the mask,

and drag the mask to adjust its position.

Click Next.

3. Click Finish.

“Select Mask dialog box” on page 30

2. Click Next.

From this dialog box, the size and position of

the image can be adjusted. For this example,

we will simply continue to the next step.

“Gray Balance / Set Output Size dialog

box” on page 31

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(2) Color Option

■ Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog

box

Color

With Color:

You can select the brand of thread to

Thread Chart

(1)

(2)

use with the Color Set function.

If Auto Select is selected, the most

appropriate four colors will automatically

be selected.

Selecting a different option specifies the

four colors used when creating the

embroidery pattern.

The color choices are: cyan (C),

magenta (M), yellow (Y), black (K), red

Color Set

(R), green (G) and blue (B). Select one

of the following combinations that

contains the colors most used in the

image.

(3)

(4)

Color combinations: CMYK, RGBK,

CRYK, BMYK

With Mono:

(1)

(2)

Thread

Colors Used

Displays the four selected thread colors.

Under Thread Colors Used, click a

color. Then, click Change Color to

Change

Color

display the Thread Color dialog box.

Select the new color and click OK. The

selected thread color will be applied to

the image shown in the preview box.

Mono

Click on the Change Color button to

open the Thread Color dialog box if you

wish to change the color of the photo

stitching. Select the color and click OK

to make the color change.

(3)

Change

Color

(4)

Specify the desired settings under Sewing Option

(1) and Color Option (2), and then click Update

Preview (3) to preview the effects of the specified

settings. Click Finish (4) to convert the image to an

embroidery pattern.

Color/Mono

The top slider is used to adjust the

Brightness / brightness.

Contrast

The bottom slider is used to adjust the

contrast.

(1) Sewing Option

Update

Preview

Updates the previewed image after

settings have been changed.

Line interval

Higher value

Lower value

Max.

Density

0°

45°

90°

Direction

Add mask

outline

If this check box is selected, line data is

created from the mask outline.

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Auto Punch

In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from

an image.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Starting the Auto Punch wizard

Importing image data into PE-DESIGN PLUS

Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position

Creating a border from the mask outline and converting to an embroidery pattern

Step 1 Starting the Auto Punch

b Memo:

• Images with few and distinct colors work

best with Auto Punch.

wizard

Click

, then

• 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

Step 3 Applying an image mask

and adjusting its size and

position

1. Click 1 to select the circle mask.

Drag handle 2 to adjust the size of the mask,

and drag the mask to adjust its position.

Click Next.

Step 2 Importing image data into

PE-DESIGN PLUS

Select the Tutorial folder, and then select

penguin.bmp as the image.

“Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN

PLUS” on page 21

b Memo:

The mask outline selected here can be used

as line data (border) in Step 4.

“Select Mask dialog box” on page 30.

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2. 1 indicates the Design Page.

Drag the image to adjust its output location

and size.

■ Auto Punch Parameters dialog

box

(3)

Click Next.

(1)

(2)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)

(10)

(1) Result View

“Set Output Size dialog box” on page 31

The resulting analyzed image appears in

the image preview box on the Result

View tab.

To display the original image, click the

Original View tab.

Step 4 Creating a border from the

mask outline and converting

to an embroidery pattern

(2) Omit Region Colors/Omit Line Colors

In the Omit Region Colors list and Omit

Line Colors list, click the colors to select

whether or not they will be sewn.

You can select whether or not areas will

be sewn by selecting their colors. Colors

that are crossed out are set to not be

sewn.

Select the Add mask outline check box,

check the preview image, and then click

Finish.

b Memo:

• To select whether or not a part of the image

is to be sewn, click in the preview box on the

Result View tab, or click in the Omit

Region Colors and Omit Line Colors lists.

• Areas filled with a crosshatch pattern on the

Result View tab will not be sewn.

In addition, lines that appear as dotted lines

will not be sewn.

These areas

will not be

sewn.

(3) Zoom

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(4) Create Lines

Click this button to display the Select

Regions dialog box, where the areas to

be converted to lines can be selected.

Click the areas to be converted to lines,

and then click OK.

(5) Thread Chart

Select the thread chart to be used.

(6) Add mask outline

If this check box is selected, line data is

created from the mask outline.

(7) Noise reduction

Sets the level of noise (distortions) that is

removed from the imported image.

(8) Segmentation sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity for the image analysis.

(9) Max. Number of Colors

Sets the number of colors used.

(10)Retry

To view the results of the changes, click

this button.

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Cross Stitch

Cross Stitch embroidery patterns can be created from images.

Step 1

Step 2

Starting the Cross Stitch wizard

Importing image data into PE-DESIGN PLUS

2. Click Next.

Step 1 Starting the Cross Stitch

wizard

1. Click

, then

From this dialog box, an image mask can be

applied and its size can be adjusted. For this

example, we will simply continue to the next

step.

Step 2 Importing image data into

PE-DESIGN PLUS

Select the Tutorial folder, and then select

tulip.bmp as the image.

“Select Mask dialog box” on page 30

3. Click Next.

“Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN

PLUS” on page 21

From this dialog box, the size and position of

the image can be adjusted. For this example,

we will simply continue to the next step.

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

“Set Output Size dialog box” on page 31

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4. Click Next.

■ Cross Stitch Parameters dialog

box

(1)

(3) (2)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

In this dialog box, the cross size and the

number of colors can be specified. For this

example, we will use the default settings.

(1) Result View

Areas that will not be converted to cross-

stitching are shown with a crosshatch

pattern.

5. Click Finish.

(2) Omit Colors

In the Omit Colors list, click the colors to

select whether or not they will be sewn.

b Memo:

• To select whether or not a part of the image

is to be sewn, click in the preview box on the

Result View tab, or click in the Omit Colors

list.

• Areas filled with a crosshatch pattern on the

Result View tab will not be sewn.

These areas

will not be sewn.

In this dialog box, stitches can be added,

deleted or edited, and colors and the number

of times each stitch is sewn can be specified.

For this example, we will use the default

settings.

(3) Zoom

(4) Cross size

Sets the size of the pattern.

(5) Thread Chart

You can select the brand of thread to use

in the created cross stitch pattern.

(6) Max. Number of Colors

Sets the number of colors used in the

created pattern.

(7) Retry

To view the results of the changes, click

this button.

(8) Next

Continues to the next step (Edit Cross

Stitch dialog box).

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(3) Editing area

■ Edit Cross Stitch dialog box

 For cross-stitches

Clicking a box: Adds one stitch.

 For backstitches

Click a button in (1) to select the type of stitch,

select a thread color in (2), and then click or

drag in (3) to edit the stitches.

Clicking an edge of a box: Adds one

stitch at the edge.

(1) (4)

Clicking a diagonal line in a box: Adds

one stitch on the diagonal.

 For both cross-stitches and backstitches

Dragging the pointer: Adds consecutive

stitches.

(3)

Right-clicking/dragging with the right

mouse button held down: Deletes one

stitch/deletes consecutive stitches.

(2)

(7)

(4) Zoom

(6)

(5) Display Template

(5)

To display the imported image, click

Display Template.

(1) Selecting stitches

Selecting stitches to be added/deleted

(6) Add mask outline

(cross-stitches): Specifies a cross-

stitch inside a box.

If this check box is selected, line data is

created from the mask outline.

(backstitches): Specifies a back stitch

(7) Cross Stitch Times/Backstitch Times

For the number of times each stitch is to

be sewn, select Single, Double or Triple.

inside (

) or on the edge (

or ) of a box.

a Note:

(2) Color Option

If Previous is clicked to return to the Cross

Stitch Parameters dialog box after the

stitches have been edited, the edited

stitches are reset to their previous

arrangement.

To change the color, click Change Color

to display the Thread Color dialog box,

and then click the desired color.

To select the color to be used for a stitch,

click

, and then click the stitch to be

sewn with that color.

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Common dialog boxes

■ Image To Stitch Wizard

■ Select Mask dialog box

The Select Mask dialog box appears no matter

which conversion method was selected.

(2)

(4)

When a conversion method is selected, a dialog box

for selecting an image appears.

(3)

(1)

(5)

(1) Drag the handles to adjust the shape of

the mask. Drag the mask to adjust its

position.

a Note:

With a small original image, it may not be

possible to reduce the size of the mask.

(2) Mask shapes

The image will be masked with the

selected shape.

b Memo:

is selected, points can be entered,

moved and deleted to create a mask with the

desired shape.

To add points, click the outline of the mask.

To move a point, select the point, and then

drag it. To delete points, select the point, and

then press the Delete key

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■ Set Output Size dialog box

If Color, Sepia or Gray was selected for Photo

Stitch 1, Photo Stitch 2 or Cross Stitch, or if Auto

Punch was selected:

(3) If Auto Generate was clicked,

selected and an outline of mask was

automatically detected from the image.

The Auto Generate button is available

only with images that have a light-colored

background, like in this photo.

The following dialog box appears.

Embroidery

pattern

size

Adjust the position and size of the image, and then

click Next to continue to the next step.

•

Drag the image to the desired position.

(4) Zoom

Drag the handle to adjust the image to the

desired size.

(5) Clicking the Image Tune button displays

an Image Tune dialog box.

Settings for Sharpness, Brightness and

Contrast can be selected with the sliders.

b Memo:

Click Fit to Page to adjust the image to the

size of the Design Page.

■ Gray Balance / Set Output Size

dialog box

If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or Photo

Stitch 2:

The following dialog box appears.

Embroidery

pattern

size

(6) To exit the Stitch Wizard, close the Select

Mask dialog box.

To select a different image, click Cancel,

and then repeat the procedure, starting by

selecting a conversion method.

(1)

Adjust the position and size of the image and the

gray balance, and then click Next to continue to the

next step.

•

Drag the image to the desired position.

Drag the handle to adjust the image to the

desired size.

•

Drag the slider (1) to adjust the gray

balance.

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Entering Text

This section describes the procedures for entering text and arranging it in the Transform style with a fan shape.

The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location.

Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Entering Text

Transforming text

Specifying character spacing

Step 1 Entering Text

b Memo:

• Text can also be entered by clicking

characters in the character table (1) in the

Text Attributes tab. This is particularly

useful if you have to enter accented

characters that are not available on your

keyboard.

1. Click

, then

(1)

2. Click in the Design page.

 A vertical dashed line will appear on the

Design Page for typing directly on-screen.

Ctrl

• Hold down the

key and press the

Enter key to enter a new line of text.

• Click Hide List to hide the character table.

While it is hidden, click Show List to display

the character table.

a Note:

3. From the keyboard, type in “ABCD”.

If the entered character is not available with

the selected font or if the character cannot

be converted to an embroidery pattern, the

character appears as

in the Design

Page. If this occurs, enter a different

character.

The entered text appears.

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4. Press the Enter key. The text appears in the

3. Drag

and

to transform the text.

Design Page.

:Adjusts the text size.

b Memo:

The character font, size, color and sew type

can be changed.

“Setting text attributes” on

page 35 and “Embroidery

attributes for text” on page 36

Step 2 Transforming text

1. Click the text to select it.

:Moves the text along the circle.

2. Select the Transform check box (1), and then

click 2.

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:Adjusts the radius of the circle.

Step 3 Specifying character

spacing

Sets the spacing between all characters.

1. Click the text to select it.

2. Change the Character Spacing (1).

Specify the setting by clicking the selector and

typing in the value, or by clicking

0.0 mm

2.0 mm

b Memo:

• Character Spacing is always applied to the

entire text pattern.

• To return to the default setting, click

• If the Text Attributes tab is not displayed,

click the View tab in the Ribbon, and then

click Text Attributes

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Advanced Operations for Entering Text

Editing entered text

Setting text attributes

Text attributes can be specified with the Font

selector and Text Size selector in the Text

Attributes pane.

1. First, select the Select tool.

Click

, then

2. Click a single text pattern to select it.

3. Click the Text Attributes tab (1).

If the Text Attributes tab is not displayed,

click the View tab in the Ribbon, and then click

Text Attributes.

b Memo:

Click Text Attributes tab to display the Text

Attributes pane. If the Text Attributes tab is

not displayed, click the View tab in the Ribbon,

And then click in the text field (2).

and then click Text Attributes

■ Font

Click in the Font selector, and then click the desired

font.

Memo of “Font List” on page 70

4. Edit the text as needed.

Press the Enter key or click the Design Page.

■ Text size

Click in the Text Size selector. Type the desired

height and press the Enter key, or click the desired

value.

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Embroidery attributes for

text

When text is selected, settings can be specified for

the following.

The Color pane allows you to set the thread color.

“Color” on page 47

The Sewing Attributes pane allows you to set the

embroidery attributes.

“Sew type” on page 45

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Editing Embroidery Designs

■ Selecting all embroidery patterns

Selecting patterns

Click

, then

1. First, select the Select tool.

Click

, then

b Memo:

All patterns can also be selected by pressing

Ctrl

the shortcut keys

2. Click the pattern.

Rotation handle

Moving patterns

Handles

■ Moving manually

Drag the selected pattern(s) to the desired location.

b Memo:

The status bar shows the dimensions (width

and height) of the pattern.

b Memo:

• To move the pattern horizontally or

vertically, hold down the Shift key while

dragging it.

• Pressing the arrow keys moves the

selected pattern.

3. To select an additional pattern, hold down the

Ctrl

key and click the other pattern.

b Memo:

• You can also select patterns by dragging

the pointer across the pattern.

■ Moving embroidery patterns to

the center

• Press the Tab key to select the next

pattern in the order that they were created.

• If multiple patterns are selected, a pattern

can be deselected by holding down the

Select the pattern(s), and then click

then

Ctrl

key while clicking the pattern.

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a Note:

Scaling patterns

Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch

Patterns

1. Select the pattern(s).

Handles

Ctrl

If the

key is held down while the stitch

2. Drag the handle to adjust the selected

pattern is enlarged or reduced, the thread

density and needle drop point pattern are

maintained.

pattern(s) to the desired size.

However, if the original thread density and

needle drop point pattern in the stitch pattern

are not uniform, the thread density and

needle drop point pattern may not be

maintained, even by using this method.

Enlarge/reduce the pattern while checking

the preview. Do not use this method when

only slightly enlarging/reducing the stitch

pattern.

a Note:

Some patterns imported from embroidery

cards cannot be scaled.

b Memo:

• If the Shift key is held down while a

handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged

or reduced from the center of the pattern.

• As you drag the handle, the current size is

displayed on the status bar.

Rotating patterns

a Note:

1. Select the pattern(s).

Slightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch

Patterns

2. Drag the rotation handle.

1. The shape of pointer changes to

Rotation

handle

2. Rotate

When stitch patterns are slightly enlarged or

reduced, stitches become thicker or thinner

without the number of stitches changing.

In other words, greatly enlarging or reducing

the pattern changes the quality of the

embroidery since the thread density is

adjusted. Use this method when only slightly

enlarging/reducing the stitch pattern.

b Memo:

To rotate the pattern in 15° increments, hold

down the Shift key while dragging the

handle.

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Flipping patterns

horizontally or vertically

Grouping/Ungrouping

embroidery patterns

Select the pattern(s), and then click

■ Grouping patterns

Select several patterns, right-click them, and then

select Group in the pop-up menu that appears.

then

■ Ungrouping patterns

Select a grouped embroidery pattern, right-click it,

and then select Ungroup in the pop-up menu that

appears.

a Note:

Some patterns imported from embroidery

cards cannot be flipped.

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Checking Embroidery Patterns

Zooming

Using the Pan tool

The part of the work area that is displayed can easily

be changed by using the Pan tool.

Click

, then

, then 1.

Click

, then

, then drug to 1.

: Zooms In

: Zooms Out

: Zooms to Actual Size

: Fit selected objects to window

: Fit Design Page to window

b Memo:

• Zooming is also possible by dragging the

Zoom slider in the status bar or clicking

the Zoom ratio.

“PE-DESIGN PLUS Window” on

page 61

• While zooming in or out, right-click to

reverse the zooming operation.

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b Memo:

Changing realistic view settings

Changing the display of the

embroidery design

1. Click

then

, then

Click

, then

2. If necessary, specify settings for

Thread Width (1), Contrast (2) and

Brightness (3), then click Apply (OK).

■ Solid View

(1)

(2)

(3)

■ Stitch View

You can display a stitch view of it in order to see how

the stitching is connected.

■ Realistic View

You can display a realistic view of it in order to see

how the design will appear once it is sewn.

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Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator

1. Click 1, then 2.

2. Click the buttons to view a simulation of the stitching.

(3)

(1) (2)

(4)

(5)

(7)

(8)

(6)

(1) Starts the stitching simulation. During

stitching simulation, this button changes

to , which can be clicked to

(8) Shows the number of the color being

drawn/total number of colors used.

: Returns to the beginning of

stitching for the current or previous thread

color.

temporarily stop the simulation.

(2) Stops the simulation and returns to the

previous display.

: Advances to the beginning of

stitching for the next color.

(3) The slider shows the current location in

the simulation. In addition, the slider can

be moved to change the position in the

simulation.

b Memo:

• The Zoom tools and Pan tool can be used

while a simulation is being viewed. If any

other command is selected, the

simulation stops.

: Returns to the beginning of stitching

and stops the simulation.

• If a value is entered at (7) or (8), the

simulation is reversed/advanced to the

indicated location.

: Advances to the end of stitching and

stops the simulation.

(4) Drag the slider to adjust the simulation

stitching speed.

a Note:

(5) Select this check box to automatically

scroll the simulation of the pattern when it

is too large to be fully displayed.

• If a pattern was selected when the

stitching simulation was started, only the

selected pattern is drawn in the

simulation.

(6) Click to hide the bottom section of the

• The Auto Scroll check box is not

available in Realistic View.

Stitch Simulator. Click

again.

to display it

(7) Shows the number of the current stitch/

total number of stitches.

: Reverses the

simulation by the indicated number of

stitches.

: Advances the

simulation by the indicated number of

stitches.

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■ Selecting a pattern

Checking and Editing the

Sewing Order

1. Click a frame containing the pattern in the

Sewing Order pane.

Click

, then

Marching line

Blue line

:Click to enlarge

each pattern to fill

its frame.

b Memo:

• To select multiple patterns, hold down the

Ctrl

Shift or

key while clicking the

frames for the desired patterns. In addition,

multiple frames can be selected by

dragging the pointer over them.

:Click to display

in one frame all

patterns of the

same color that will

be sewn together.

2. Click

at the top of the Sewing Order pane

to select the pattern in the Design Page

corresponding to the frame selected in the

Sewing Order pane. The pattern can also be

selected by double-clicking its frame in the

Sewing Order pane.

b Memo:

When multiple same color

patterns are combined into one

frame,

appears to the left of

that frame.

Click

to display the

combined same color patterns

in separate frames.

appears under the first

frame, and each frame is

displayed with a subnumber

following the first, to indicate its

sewing order within the patterns

of the same color.

Click

to recombine all of the

same color patterns back into

one frame.

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■ Editing the sewing order

2. Click the desired color in the Color pane.

The sewing order can be changed by selecting the

frame containing the pattern, then dragging the

frame to the new location. A red line appears,

indicating the position where the frame is being

moved.

An alternative method for moving

the frames is by clicking the

buttons at the top of the Sewing

Order pane.

:Click to move the selected

pattern to the beginning of

the sewing order.

:Click to move the selected

pattern ahead one position

in the sewing order.

“Color” on page 47.

:Click to move the selected

pattern back one position in

the sewing order.

■ Changing sewing attributes

1. Select one or more frames in the Sewing

Order pane, and then click the Sewing

Attributes tab. If the Sewing Attributes tab is

not displayed, click View tab in the Ribbon,

then Sewing Attributes.

:Click to move the selected

pattern to the end of the

sewing order.

a Note:

Check the stitching after changing the

sewing order to be sure that overlapping

patterns will not be sewn in the wrong order.

2. Change the sewing attributes and sew type.

“Sew type” on page 45 and “Specifying

sewing attributes” on page 46

■ Changing colors

1. Select one or more frames in the Sewing

Order pane, and then click

Sewing Order pane.

at the top of the

 The Color pane appears in front of the

other panes.

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Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and

Regions

Line sewing on:

Line sewing off:

Setting the sew type

The Sewing Attributes pane allows you to set the

embroidery attributes.

b Memo:

The following embroidery patterns have an

outline and inside region. Sewing for this line

and region can be turned on or off, and their

thread colors and sewing attributes can be

specified.

• Patterns imported from the “Shapes”

category of Design Library

Region sew

Region sew type

Region sewing on:

Region sewing off:

• Individual patterns of an ungrouped

pattern created with the Auto Punch

function

■ Line sew

Region sew

Click the Sewing Attributes tab. If the Sewing

Attributes tab is not displayed, click the View tab

in the Ribbon, and then click Sewing Attributes.

■ Sew type

Use these to set the sew type for outlines, inside

regions, and text patterns.

Click in a sew type selector, and then click the

desired sew type.

switches on/off line sewing,

off region sewing.

switches on/

 The available settings that appear differ

depending on the object that is selected.

b Memo:

When line sewing or region sewing is

switched off, it is not sewn (and the color or

sew type cannot be selected).

Line sew type

Region sew type

Object type

Text

settings

Satin,

Fill,

Prog. Fill

None

(programmable fill)

On: The Line sew type/Region sew type

Satin,

Fill,

Prog. Fill

selector are displayed.

Zigzag,

Running

Shapes

Off: The Line sew type/Region sew type

selector are not displayed.

(programmable fill)

“Line sew / Region sew” on page 45 and

“Specifying sewing attributes” on page 46

Line sew

Line sew type

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Specifying sewing

attributes

Changing the pattern of

programmable fill stitch

1. Select an embroidery pattern or the Text tool.

2. Click the Sewing Attributes tab.

1. Select an embroidery pattern.

2. Display the Sewing Attributes pane.

3. From the Region sew type selector, select

Prog. Fill Stitch.

4. Click 1 below Programmable fill in the

Region sew section.

Adjust

with slider.

(1)

5. Click the fill stitch pattern, and then click OK.

(2)

(1) Click to return to the default setting.

(2) Hint view

With each change in the settings, a

preview of the stitching can be checked

here.

b Memo:

The sewing attributes displayed in the dialog

box depend on the selected sew type.

 The pattern is applied to the inside

regions of the embroidery pattern.

3. Change the sewing attributes displayed under

Line sew or Region sew.

 The settings are applied to the

embroidery pattern each time the settings

are changed.

For details on the different sewing

attributes and settings, refer to “Line

sewing attributes” on page 68 and

“Region sewing attributes” on page 69.

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(3) From the list of thread colors, select the

desired color.

Setting the thread color

(4) Click to switch the mode.

(5) Displays all thread colors being used in

the embroidery design. When an

The Color pane allows you to set the thread color.

embroidery pattern is selected, a frame

appears around the colors used in that

pattern. The same thread colors can be

specified by selecting them here.

■ Color

Click the Color tab. If the Color tab is not

displayed, click the View tab in the Ribbon, and

then click Color Palette.

■ Special colors

•

Palette mode

(9)

(8)

(6)

(1)

(2)

(7)

(6) NOT DEFINED: If you want to be able to

manually select the color for a

monochrome pattern, you can select NOT

DEFINED.

(3)

Colors for creating appliqués:

You can create appliqués using the following

three special colors.

(4)

(5)

(7) APPLIQUE MATERIAL: marks the

outline of the region to cut from the

appliqué material.

•

List mode

(8) APPLIQUE POSITION: marks the

position on the backing material where

the appliqué must be sewn.

(1)

(2)

(9) APPLIQUE: sews the appliqué on the

backing material.

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Select the type of stitching (Line, Region)

whose color is being selected.

Line: Line color

Region: Region color

(2) From the Thread Chart selector, select a

thread brand or your user thread chart.

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Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs

b Memo:

Creating a new embroidery

design

• To view the data in the selected folder as

thumbnails in the Browse dialog box, click

Browse

Click 1, then 2.

To see a more detailed design, select a file,

and then click Preview

b Memo:

The size of the Design Page can be changed.

“Specifying the Design Page Size

and Color” on page 56

• To open the displayed file, click Open

• If no files are listed, there are no .pes files in

the selected folder. Select a folder

containing a .pes file.

• If the selected file is in a format other than

the .pes format, the message “Unexpected

file format” appears in the Preview box.

Opening a PE-DESIGN

PLUS file

1. Click 1, then 2.

b Memo:

A file can be opened in any 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

Windows Explorer.

2. Select the drive, the folder and the file, and

then click Open, or double-click the file's icon.

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3. Select the file icon for the design to be

imported, and then click Import, or double

click the file icon.

b Memo:

Multiple files can be opened in PE-DESIGN

PLUS. In addition, data can be copied and

pasted between files that are open at the

same time.

b Memo:

• The design can be imported by dragging its

file icon from the Import dialog box to the

Design Page.

• Multiple files cannot be selected to be

imported at the same time.

• With the buttons at the top of the Import

dialog box, change the location from where

the file is to be imported.

a Note:

If a .pes file created with PE-DESIGN

NEXT or earlier is opened with this

software, the message “This file will be

imported into a new Design Page.”

appears before the embroidery design is

displayed on the new Design Page.

Importing embroidery

designs

4. Click

to close it.

■ From a folder

■ From Design Library

1. Click

, then

1. Click

, then

then

2. From the Category selector, select a category

2. Click

to display the corresponding embroidery data.

Indicates the path to the currently selected folder.

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3. Select a folder, and then click OK.

■ From an embroidery card

1. Insert an embroidery card into the USB Card

Writer Module.

Refer to “Transferring to a machine by

using an original card” on page 52

2. Click

, then

then

4. From the File Type box, select a file name

extension to display the corresponding

embroidery data.

5. Select the file icon, and then click Import.

The file is imported.

 After the card has been read, the

embroidery designs on the card are

displayed.

a Note:

When importing designs from other vendors,

be sure to choose a design that will fit in the

Design Page.

b Memo:

Since .dst files do not contain thread color

information, the colors of an imported .dst file

may not appear as expected. You can change

the thread colors by using functions in the

Sewing Order pane.

“Changing colors” on page 44

“Specifying the number of jumps in

embroidery design of the DST format” on

page 60.

3. Select the file icon, and then click Import.

The file is imported.

a Note:

Due to copyright issues, some embroidery

cards cannot be used with this function.

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Checking embroidery

design information

Click 1, then 2.

You can enter comments and information about the

pattern to a saved .pes file.

b Memo:

• You can select and check the properties of

individual patterns within the embroidery

design by selecting the pattern before

opening this dialog box. In this case,

clearing the Show about selected

Object(s) check box switches the dialog

box to display properties for all patterns in

the Design Page.

• To display the colors as the machine’s

preset color names, select the with Basic

Color check box.

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Transferring Embroidery Designs to

Machines

The procedures for transferring the created embroidery pattern to an embroidery machine differ depending on

your embroidery machine model. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery

machine.

2. Click

, then

Transferring to a machine

by using an original card

then

Designs can be transferred to

an embroidery machine

equipped with a card slot.

a Note:

• Be sure that the hoop size of the design

does not exceed the hoop that will be used

on the embroidering machine.

• When writing to an original card that

already contains data, all data on the card

will be deleted. Before writing to a card,

save all necessary data to a hard disk or

other media, and check that no necessary

data remains on the card.

3. When the following message appears, click

OK.

“From an embroidery card” on

page 50

 Data transfer begins. The following

message appears while the data is being

transferred.

For details on writing multiple embroidery

designs, refer to “Writing Multiple

Embroidery Files to an Original Card” on

page 72.

1. Insert an original card into the USB Card

Writer Module.

4. After the data has been transferred, the

following message appears, indicating that the

transfer is finished. Click OK.

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Transferring to a machine

by using USB media

Transferring directly to a

machine’s memory

Designs can be transferred to

an embroidery machine

compatible with the USB Host

function.

Designs can be transferred to

embroidery machines that can

be connected to a computer

using a USB cable.

1. Plug the USB media into the computer.

1. Connect the embroidery machine to the

computer.

2. Click

, then

2. Click

, then

then

, then

then

, then

 Data transfer begins.

a Note:

 Data transfer begins.

3. After the data has been transferred, the

If there is already a file with the same name

at the destination, the following dialog box

appears. Select whether to overwrite the

existing file, to stop copying or to copy the

file using a different name.

message “Finished outputting data.” appears,

indicating that the transfer is finished. Click OK

b Memo:

• For details on transferring designs with this

method, refer to the Operation Manual

provided with your embroidery machine.

• If multiple machines are connected, specify

where the data is to be transferred in the

area shown below.

3. After the data has been transferred, the

message “Finished outputting data.” appears,

indicating that the transfer is finished. Click

OK, and then remove the USB media.

b Memo:

If multiple USB media are connected, specify

where the data is to be transferred in the area

shown below.

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Printing

(4) Print option

Print sewing area box & center axes:

Specifying print settings

Select this option to print black lines to

indicate the sewing area and the

center axes for the data. (This setting is

only available when Actual Size is

selected.)

Before printing, you may need to change the print

settings for the embroidery design files.

1. Click 1, then 2, then 3.

Print template grid:

Select this check box to print green

lines to represent the grid printed on

the embroidery sheet included with the

hoop.

Divide embroidery image into 2 pages:

Select this check box to print at actual

size and on A4- or Letter-size paper a

design that is larger than the paper size

by dividing it in two and printing each

half on different pages.

(This setting is only available when

Actual size is selected in the Print

Setup dialog box and when the Design

Page is set to the larger hoop sizes.

This setting is not available if a User

Hoop size is selected.)

2. Specify the print settings.

With this split printing feature,

or is printed in the lower-right

corner of the paper to indicate which

half is printed.

(2)

(1)

(4)

(5) Stitch image

Normal:

Select this option to print the design as

lines and dots.

Realistic:

(3)

(5)

(1) Specify the paper size.

(2) Specify the paper orientation.

(3) Print type

Select this option to print a realistic

image of the design. To change the

settings of the realistic image, click

Attributes.

Actual Size:

Select this option to print the design at

actual size and the sewing information

(dimensions of the embroidery pattern,

sewing color order, stitch count and

hoop position) on separate pages.

“Changing realistic view settings” on

page 41

3. Click OK.

“Changing the display of the embroidery

design” on page 41.

Reduced Size:

Select this option to print a reduced

image together with all of the above-

mentioned information on a single

page.

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Checking a print image

Printing

You can preview the contents of the Design Page

before printing.

You can print the Design Page together with its

sewing information.

1. Click 1, then 2, then 3.

2. Select the necessary settings.

b Memo:

The print image can also be displayed by

clicking Print Preview in the Print Setup

dialog box.

3. Click OK to begin printing.

4. Follow the instructions for the printer to finish

printing.

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Specifying the Design Page Size and Color

The color and size of the Design Page can be changed. You can select a Design Page size according to the

size of hoop that you will be using with your embroidery machine.

1. Click

, then

User Hoop Setting

(4)

(1)

(5)

(6)

(3)

2. Specify the settings for the Design Page, and

then click OK.

(2)

(1)

(2)

(6)

(3)

(4)

(1) Width, Height:

Type in the size of the hoop to be added.

(2) Comment:

If text was entered in this box, that text

appears beside the size.

(5)

(3) Add Hoop:

(1) Hoop Size:

Click this button to add the hoop size.

Select the desired hoop size from the

selector.

(4) User Hoop List:

The added hoop size appears in the list.

Select a hoop size in this list to change the

display order or to delete it.

(2) Rotate 90 Degrees:

Select this check box to arrange the

pattern in a Design Page rotated 90°.

(5) Up, Down:

(3) Page:

Click these buttons to move the selected

hoop size up or down in the display order.

Select the desired color for the Design

Page.

(6) Delete Hoop:

(4) Background:

Click this button to delete the selected

hoop size.

Select the desired color for the work area.

(5) Default:

To return to the default settings, click this

button.

a Note:

• A User Hoop cannot rotate 90°.

• Do not create a Custom Hoop larger than

the embroidery hoop that can be used with

your machine.

(6) Edit User Hoop:

Click this button to display the User Hoop

Settings dialog box, where a user hoop

size can be added. The added user hoop

size appears at the bottom of the list.

a Note:

Do not select a hoop size larger than the

embroidery hoop that can be used with your

machine.

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Changing Application Settings

Changing the grid settings

System unit

A grid of dotted lines or solid lines can be displayed

or hidden, and the spacing for the grid can be

adjusted.

Click

to switch the measurement units

between millimeters and inches.

1. Click

2. Specify the grid settings.

b Memo:

The system units can also be changed with

the following operation.

Click

1, then

Show Grid:

Select this check box to display the grid.

Snap to Grid:

Select this check box to align patterns

with the grid.

Interval:

Specify the grid spacing.

b Memo:

The snap feature works whether or not the

grid is displayed.

Click System Unit, and then select the

desired measurement units (mm or inch).

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■ Creating a new thread chart

Editing user thread color

lists

If you have a list of thread colors that are frequently

used, they can be saved in a user thread chart.

1. Click New Chart (1).

2. Type in the name of the chart, and then click

OK.

1. Click

, then

b Memo:

A saved chart can be selected from the User

Thread Chart selector.

■ Deleting a chart

2. A user thread chart can be saved, edited or

deleted.

1. From the User Thread Chart selector (7),

select the chart.

(7)

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

2. Click Delete Chart (2).

3. If a message appears, click Yes.

■ Editing a chart

(11)

1. From the User Thread Chart selector (7),

(9)

select the chart.

2. Continue with the appropriate procedure. To

save the changes, click OK.

(10)

■ Adding items from a thread chart

1. From the Thread Chart selector (9), select the

 The operations that can be performed are

brand of thread.

described below.

2. From the list (10), click the thread colors.

b Memo:

To add multiple items, hold down the Shift

Ctrl

keys while selecting thread colors.

3. Click

(11).

 The selected items are added to the list in

the user thread chart (8).

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■ Adding a new item

■ Editing an item

An item registered in the list for a user thread chart

can be edited to change the color or thread number.

1. Click New Item (4).

2. To create a new color, click Mix.

1. From the list for the user thread chart (8),

select the item to be edited, and then click Edit

Item (6).

2. Edit the item details in the same way as

adding a new item.

3. Specify the color, and then click OK to add the

specified color to the Edit Thread dialog box.

(A)

b Memo:

As with newly added items, an asterisk (*)

appears in front of the index number of edited

items.

b Memo:

The color cannot be changed if the slider (A)

is moved to the top of the scale.

4. If necessary, type in the code, brand and

description into the appropriate boxes.

b Memo:

Only numbers can be entered for the code.

5. Click OK to add the new item to the user

thread chart (8).

b Memo:

An asterisk (*) appears in front of the index

number for items created or edited by the

user.

■ Deleting items

1. From the list for the user thread chart (8),

select the item to be deleted.

2. Click Delete Item (5) to delete the item from

the user thread chart.

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■ Changing the order of items

Specifying the number of jumps in

embroidery design of the DST format

1. From the list for the user thread chart (8),

select the item to be moved.

With the DST format, you can specify whether or not

the jump stitches are trimmed according to the

number of jump codes. Since the number of codes

differ depending on the embroidery machine being

used.

2. Click Up or Down (3) to change the order of

the item.

a Note:

Thread colors in embroidery patterns

created with this application may appear

differently on the embroidery machine,

depending on the model used.

Display the Options dialog box.

“Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/

Shortcut keys” on page 63

1. Embroidery machines without a

function for displaying thread colors

The specified thread color information

cannot be displayed at all.

2. Embroidery machines with a function

for displaying thread colors

Of the thread color information specified

in the embroidery pattern, only the thread

color names are displayed on the

machine.

However, the names that are displayed

are limited to the machine's preset thread

color names. Therefore, the machine

displays the names of its preset thread

colors that are closest to the colors

specified in the embroidery pattern.

3. Embroidery machines with a thread

color index

Select DST Settings (1), specify the number of

jumps, and then click OK.

To specify a setting for importing, enter a

value beside DST Import Setting (2). To

specify a setting for exporting, enter a value

beside DST Export Setting (3).

Some machines can display the thread

information specified with this application.

However, for thread colors that have

been edited or added by the user (thread

colors with an asterisk (*) at the left side),

only the thread number is displayed.

DST Import Setting

If the number of consecutive jumps in the DST

file is less than the number of jumps specified

here, those consecutive jumps will be

replaced with a stitch.

If the number of consecutive jumps in the DST

file is greater than or equal to the number of

jumps specified here, those jumps will be

replaced with a jump stitch where the thread is

trimmed.

b Memo:

The edited user thread chart can also be used

on a different computer. Simply copy

chart2.btc from

C:\Program Files (Program Files

(x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Color on

the original computer to the Color folder at the

same path on the destination computer.

DST Export Setting

When .pes files are output, jump stitches with

thread trimming are replaced with more

consecutive jump codes than the specified

number of jumps.

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Understanding Windows

PE-DESIGN PLUS Window

Application button

Click to display a menu containing commands

for file operations, such as New, Save and Print.

Sewing Order pane

This pane shows the sewing order. Click the

buttons at the top of the pane to change the

sewing order or thread color.

Ribbon

Color/Sewing Attributes/Text Attributes pane

This pane combines tabs for specifying thread

colors, sewing attributes and text attributes.

Click a tab to display the available parameters.

Click a tab at the top to display the

corresponding commands.

Refer to the name below each group when

selecting the desired command. Clicking a

command with the

containing a choice of commands.

mark displays a menu

Stitch Simulator pane

The Stitch Simulator shows how the pattern will

be sewn by the machine and how the stitching

will appear.

Quick Access Toolbar

This contains the most frequently used

commands. Since this toolbar is always

displayed, regardless of the Ribbon tab that is

selected, adding your most often used

commands makes them easily accessible.

Design Page

The actual part of the work area that can be

saved and sewn.

10 Work area

“Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/

11 Status bar

Shortcut keys” on page 63

This displays the size of the embroidery data,

the number of stitches or a description of the

selected command.

Option button

Click this button to specify settings for the

Design Page and user thread chart.

12 Zoom

Help button

Click this button to display the Operation Manual

and view information about the software.

This displays the current magnification ratio.

Click to specify a value for the magnification

ratio.

Drag the slider to change the magnification ratio.

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Example: With (A) selected and a check mark

beside (B)

b Memo:

• Panes 6, 7 and 8 can be displayed or

hidden from the Show/Hide group in the

View tab. In addition, these panes can be

displayed as separate dialog boxes

(

Floating) or attached to the main window

Docking).

■ Quick Access Toolbar commands

• Position the pointer over a command to

display a ScreenTip, which provides a

description of the command and indicates

its shortcut key.

(A)

Customizing the window

The first time this application is started up, the

following commands appear in the Quick Access

Toolbar (A).

■ Quick Access Toolbar/Ribbon

: Wizard

: New

: Solid View

A menu appears when 1 in the Quick Access

Toolbar is clicked.

: Stitch View

: Open

: Save

: Zoom

: Realistic View

: Undo

: Redo

Click 1, then 2 to switch between displaying and

hiding each command.

When the check mark is cleared, the command is

hidden.

Alternatively, changes to the Quick Access

Toolbar can be specified in the Options dialog

box and all applied at the same time.

(A)

(B)

Click (A) to move the Quick Access Toolbar below

the Ribbon.

To return it to its original position, display the menu

as described above, and then click Show Above

the Ribbon.

“Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/

Shortcut keys” on page 63

If a check mark appears beside (B), the Ribbon is

minimized. When a tab is clicked, the Ribbon

appears. After a command is selected, the Ribbon is

minimized again.

To restore it to its original display, clear the check

mark.

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■ Color/Sewing Attributes/Text

Attributes pane, Sewing Order

pane and Stitch Simulator pane

■ Using access keys

When the Alt key is pressed, a KeyTip (label

showing the letter of the access key) appears on

each command. On the keyboard, press the key

corresponding to the command that you wish to use.

Floating

Each tab or the entire pane can be undocked to

become a dialog box that can be moved around

the screen.

•

Double-click the title bar of the pane, or tab.

Right-click the pane or tab, and then click

Floating.

•

Drag a tab out of the pane.

To stop using the access keys and hide the

Docking

KeyTips, press the Alt key.

Each pane can be docked back to the window.

•

Double-click the title bar.

Customizing Quick Access

Toolbar/Shortcut keys

Right-click the pane, and then click

Docking.

•

Drag the title bar to the location where the

pane will be docked.

1. Click 1, then 2 to display the Options dialog

box.

Hide

When a tab or a pane is no longer needed, it can

be hidden.

•

Click

dialog box.

in the upper-right corner of the

Right-click the tab or dialog box, and then

click Hide.

To hide the tab, click View tab in the

Ribbon, and then click the name in the

View tab. To display the tab again, perform

the same operation.

Auto Hide

b Memo:

When a pane is temporarily not needed,

it can be moved to the side bar, then

displayed by clicking it or positioning the

pointer over it. The pane is automatically

hidden again when it is no longer being

used, for example, when you click

anywhere outside of the pane.

The Options dialog box can also be displayed

using either of the following methods.

• Click

Access Toolbar, and then click More

Commands

• Click Option in the upper-right corner of the

window, and then click Options

at the right end of the Quick

•

Right-click the tab or the title bar

of the pane, and then click Auto Hide.

•

In the upper-right corner of the pane, click

To cancel Auto Hide, right-click the title bar, and then

click Auto Hide, or simply click

in the title bar.

b Memo:

The Stitch Simulator pane cannot be

temporarily hidden (Auto Hide).

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■ Quick Access Toolbar

■ Shortcut keys

1. Click Customize.

1. Click Customize, then Customize (8).

(1)

2. In the Categories list, select a command

category. Then, in the Commands list, select

the command whose shortcut keys are to be

specified.

(A)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(8)

(7)

(1)

(2)

2. Repeat the following operations until the

desired commands are displayed.

(3)

(1) Choose commands from: selector

Select a command category.

(2) Commands: list

(4)

Select the command to be added.

(6)

(5)

(3) Add button

 The default shortcut keys appear in the

Current Keys box (1).

Selected command is added.

The command appears in (A).

3. Use the keyboard to record the new shortcut

keys in the Press new shortcut key (2) box,

and then click Assign (4). The new shortcut

keys appear in the Current Keys box (1).

(4) Remove button

Selected command is removed.

The command is removed from (A).

(5)

 Usage information about the entered key

combination appears. If the key

combination has already been assigned

to another command, the name of that

command appears at (3).

Select an icon in (A), and then click the

buttons at to move it to the desired

position.

To remove the default or specified shortcut

keys, select the shortcut keys in (1), and then

click Remove (5).

(6) Reset button

Reverting to the default commands.

Settings for the following can also be specified

from this dialog box.

To revert to the default settings, click Reset

All (6).

(7) Show Quick Access Toolbar Below the

Ribbon

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired shortcut

keys have been specified for the commands,

and then click Close.

Select where the Quick Access Toolbar is

displayed. Select the check box to display

the Quick Access Toolbar below the

Ribbon.

5. Click OK in the Options dialog box.

(8) Keyboard shortcuts

Click Customize to customize shortcut

keys.

“Shortcut keys” on page 64

3. After the settings have been specified, click

OK to apply them.

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Menus

Application button menu

Reference

New

p. 48

Open

Save

p. 18

Save As

p. 18

Design Property

p. 51

p. 54

Wizard

p. 10

Export File

Options

Exit

p. 18

p. 57, p. 60, p. 63

p. 19

Ribbon menu tabs

■ Home tab

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

No.

Reference

No.

Reference

Select

p. 37

p. 40

Flip Vertically/Horizontally

p. 39

p. 37

—

(4)

Zoom

Move to Center

Cut

(1)

Pan

p. 40

Photo Stitch 1

Photo Stitch 2

Auto Punch

Cross Stitch

Text

p. 11, p. 19

p. 21

Copy

—

Paste

(5)

—

(2)

(3)

Duplicate

Delete

p. 24

—

p. 27

—

Design Page Settings

Send

p. 32

(6)

(7)

p. 56

p. 52

Import Patterns

p. 49

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■ View tab

(1)

(2)

(3)

No.

Reference

No.

Reference

Solid View

Text Attributes

Color Palette

Show Grid

p. 41

p. 43

p. 42

p. 46

p. 32, p. 35

p. 47

(2)

Stitch View

(1)

(2)

Realistic View

Sewing Order

p. 57

Snap to Grid

Grid Interval

(3)

p. 57

Stitch Simulator

p. 57

Sewing Attributes

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Tips and Techniques

This software allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports wider ranges for the

setting of the sewing attributes (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result also depends

on your particular embroidery machine model. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with

your sewing data before sewing on the final material. Remember to sew your trial sample on the same

type of fabric as your final material and to use the same needle and the same machine embroidery thread.

Sewing Direction

In order to limit pulling or puckering, select a stitch direction perpendicular to the larger edge of the area.

Pulling or puckering more likely to occur

Pulling or puckering less likely to occur

Sewing Order

After creating an embroidery pattern made of several different parts, be sure to check the sewing order and

correct it if necessary.

The default sewing order is the order in which the elements are drawn.

Be careful when changing the sewing order since overlapping areas may be incorrectly positioned.

Sewing Wide Areas

•

For best sewing results, set Under sewing to On when sewing wide regions.

For more details, refer to “Under sewing” on page 69.

•

Changing the Sewing Direction setting prevents pulling-in or puckering of the stitching.

When embroidering, use stabilizer material specifically for embroidering. Always use stabilizer material

when embroidering lightweight or stretch fabrics, otherwise the needle may bend or break, the stitching may

pull and pucker, or the pattern may become misaligned.

•

When satin stitching is sewn in a wide area, the stitched area may shrink after sewing, depending on the

material and the type of thread used. If this happens, switch to this alternate method: Select the fill stitch

and use stabilizer material on the reverse side of the fabric.

Pattern

After sewing

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Sewing Attributes

The sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings

of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching.

For more details, refer to “Line sewing attributes” on page 68 and “Region sewing attributes” on

page 69.

Line sew types

Zigzag Stitch

Running Stitch

■ Line sewing attributes

The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.

Zigzag stitch

Sets underlay stitching on or off. To specify underlay stitching, select the check box.

Off

Under sewing

Narrow

Wide

Zigzag width

Density

Coarse

Fine

Running stitch

Short

Long

Run pitch

Specify the length of one stitch.

1 time

5 times

Run time(s)

Specify the number of times the outline is sewn.

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Region sew types

Satin Stitch

Fill Stitch

Programmable Fill Stitch

■ Region sewing attributes

The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.

Satin stitch/Fill stitch/Programmable fill stitch

Sets underlay stitching on or off. To specify underlay stitching, select the check box.

Off

With text patterns

With other patterns (Shapes)

Fine

Under sewing

Coarse

Density

Constant

Variable

This cannot be specified for text patterns.

Constant: Sews at a fixed angle.

Drag

or select a value to specify the angle.

Direction

Variable: Automatically varies the sewing

direction according to the shape of the region.

Programmable fill stitch

Click the pattern display box to display the Browse dialog box. Select the desired pattern from

the list of patterns that appears.

Programmable fill

Notes on programmable fill stitches

In some case of the sew type and pattern directions setting of a programmable fill stitch, lines will not be sewn.

Use the Realistic View to view exactly how the stitch pattern will be sewn. To get an even better view, make

test samples of different settings.

Examples of programmable fill stitching:

Example 1

Example 2

Example 3

Stitch direction: 45° (default)

Stitch direction: 90°

Stitch direction: 0°

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Font List

Text

013

014

015

016

017

001

002

003

004

005

006

007

008

009

010

011

012

018

019

020

021

022

023

024

025

026

027

028

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Text

029

030

031

032

033

034

035

b Memo:

Uppercase letters of the English

alphabet

Lowercase letters of the English

alphabet

Numerals

Punctuation marks, brackets and other

symbols

Uppercase and lowercase accented

letters

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PES-Writer

Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an

Original Card

a Note:

Starting up PES-Writer

• The original card is inserted correctly

when you hear it snap into place.

• It is not necessary to turn off the

computer when original cards are

inserted or removed from the USB Card

Writer Module.

Click

, then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN

PLUS, and then click PES-Writer.

2. From the Hoop size selector (1), select the

appropriate size of embroidery hoop.

Write to card

b Memo:

• Do not select a hoop size larger than the

embroidery hoop that can be used with

your embroidery machine. Otherwise, the

created original card will not work

You can save multiple .pes or .pen files to an original

card at the same time.

correctly with the embroidery machine.

• Make sure to select a hoop size that is the

same or larger than the largest hoop size

of the files you want to write to the card,

otherwise the pattern cannot be written to

b Memo:

About .pen files

• .pen files, like .pes files, can be written to

original cards.

• .pen files are copyright-protected

embroidery data and can only be used

with the compatible embroidery machine.

• Some features may not be available, for

example, the embroidery cannot be

previewed.

• These files can be purchased through the

embroidery datasalessite"iBroidery.com

Download Center". (US only)

a card and “

” appears.

3. Click 1, and then select the folder where the

desired pattern files (.pes or .pen) are saved,

and then click OK.

1. Insert an original card into the USB Card

Writer Module.

“Transferring to a machine by using an

original card” on page 52

 The available pattern list displays the

image of the embroidery pattern files.

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4. Select an embroidery pattern from the

available patterns list (1), and then click 2 to

add the pattern to the selected patterns list (3).

After all embroidery patterns to be written are

added to the selected patterns list, click 4.

■ Operation screen

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Icon size button

Switch between the large and small

display size of the embroidery pattern

images shown in the lists.

•

To deselect a file, click the white area

around the pattern.

(2) Properties button

Display the information (size, number of

stitches, and colors) for the pattern

selected in either list. (This button is

available only if a single pattern is

selected.)

To remove the embroidery pattern selected

in the selected patterns list, click

 The patterns are written to an original

card in the order that they are listed after

all data already on the card is erased.

After the patterns are written to the

original card, the card containing the

patterns can be used with the embroidery

machine.

(3) Preview button

Display a realistic image of the pattern

selected in either list. (This button is

available only if a single pattern is

selected.)

(4) Card capacity indicator

a Note:

Shows the capacity of the patterns

• Since original cards are erased

selected in the selected patterns list.

The space used by patterns in the

selected patterns list appears in blue.

completely before patterns are written to

it, it is useful to keep a copy with the

contents of each card that comes with

the software so that you can easily

recover the files that were on the card.

The space used by the files selected in

the available patterns list appears in light

blue.

“From an embroidery card” on

page 50

• To check the contents of the original

card, open the Browse dialog box, and

then click

, which appears at the top

If several files exceed the available

space, the progress bar appears in red.

of the list in the Browse window. The

patterns saved on the inserted card

appear in the available patterns list.

• Do not remove the card or unplug the

USB cable while patterns are being

written to the card (while the LED

indicator is flashing).

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Exiting application

Click

in the upper-right corner of the window, or

click File then Exit from the menu bar.

Selecting system units

1. Click Option, then Select System Unit from

the menu bar.

2. Select the appropriate units (mm or inch) and

then click OK.

Help menu

■ Operation Manual

Displays the Operation Manual.

Click Help, then Operation Manual from the menu

bar.

■ About PES-Writer

Displays version and copyright information.

Click Help, then About PES-Writer from the menu

bar.

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Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs, click Customer Support on the

menu of PE-DESIGN PLUS to visit the following Web

site, where you can find causes and solutions to various problems and answers to frequently asked questions.

If you have a problem, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem,

contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service.

Problem

Estimated Cause

Solution

Page

An operation not described

in the installation procedure

was performed. (For

example, Cancel was

clicked or the CD-ROM was

removed before the

Follow the instructions as the software

installs to correctly install the software.

The software is not installed

correctly.

procedure was completed.)

Refer to the memo on page 6 of the

Operation Manual, “If the installer does

not automatically start up”.

The installer does not

automatically start up.

If the operation

described at the

left does not

correct the

The message “No card writer

module is connected. Please

connect card writer module.”

appeared.

When the USB connector is correctly

The driver for the USB

Card Writer Module is not

installed correctly.

plugged into the USB port, the installer problem, go to the

for the driver of the USB Card Writer

Module starts up.

Web site

mentioned under

“Technical

Support”.

(Refer to page 9.)

When trying to upgrade from

an older version, the message

“Cannot connect to the

To upgrade the USB Card Writer

Module, the computer with the Card

Writer Module connected to its USB

The computer with the

Internet.” or “The server could USB Card Writer Module port must connect to the Internet. If

not be connected to. Wait a connected to its USB port firewall software is being used, it must

while, and then try connecting could not establish a be temporarily disabled during the

again.” appeared and the USB connection to the Internet. upgrade. If a connection to the Internet

Card Writer Module could not

be upgraded.

cannot be established, contact your

authorized dealer.

Connect the USB Card Writer Module

to a USB port on the computer or to a

self-powered USB hub that can supply

enough power to the Card Writer

Module.

The USB Card Writer Module Not enough power is

does not operate correctly.

being supplied.

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Index

access key .................................................................. 63

Application button ....................................................... 61

Appliqué ...................................................................... 47

Auto Hide .................................................................... 63

Auto Punch ................................................................. 24

Auto Scroll .................................................................. 42

grid .............................................................................. 57

grouping embroidery patterns ..................................... 39

Hard disk free space ..................................................... 5

Help button ................................................................. 61

Hide ............................................................................ 63

Hint View ..................................................................... 46

Back Stitch .................................................................. 29

Border Line ..................................................... 20, 23, 29

Image to Stitch Wizard ................................................ 30

Image Tune ................................................................. 31

Image Type ................................................................. 20

importing

Card slot ....................................................................... 4

Card Writer ........................................................... 16, 52

CD-ROM ....................................................................... 5

centering ..................................................................... 37

Change Color ........................................................ 20, 23

checking

embroidery patterns ............................................ 49

Installing

Software ............................................................... 6

stitching .............................................................. 42

Color ........................................................................... 47

Color Option .......................................................... 20, 23

Color pane .................................................................. 61

combining

pattern colors ...................................................... 43

Computer ...................................................................... 5

Cross Stitch function ............................................. 27, 28

LED ............................................................................... 4

Line Interval ................................................................ 23

Line sew button ........................................................... 45

Line sew type selector ................................................ 45

line sewing attributes .................................................. 68

Manual Select ............................................................. 20

Max. Density ............................................................... 23

Max. Number of Colors ................................... 20, 26, 28

measurement units ..................................................... 57

Memory ......................................................................... 5

Monitor .......................................................................... 5

Design Page Settings ........................................... 56, 57

Design Page size .................................................. 56, 57

Design Property .......................................................... 51

Docking ....................................................................... 63

DST format ................................................................. 60

Edit User Thread Chart ............................................... 58

editing

New ............................................................................. 48

NOT DEFINED ........................................................... 47

number of jumps ......................................................... 60

sewing order ....................................................... 44

thread color charts .............................................. 58

thread colors ....................................................... 59

Embroidery attributes for text ...................................... 36

embroidery patterns

adding comments ............................................... 51

centering ............................................................. 37

exporting ............................................................. 18

from images ........................................................ 21

grouping .............................................................. 39

information .......................................................... 51

exporting embroidery patterns .................................... 18

Online Registration ....................................................... 9

opening

.pes file ............................................................... 48

new Design Page ............................................... 48

PE-DESIGN PLUS file ........................................ 48

Operating system .......................................................... 5

Option button .............................................................. 61

Options ....................................................................... 65

fill stitch ....................................................................... 69

Floating ....................................................................... 63

Font List ...................................................................... 70

Font selector ............................................................... 35

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Index

.pen files ......................................................................72

.pes files ......................................................................72

Pan ..............................................................................40

pattern information ......................................................51

adding comments ................................................51

Photo Stitch 1 ........................................................11, 19

Photo Stitch 2 ..............................................................21

Port ...............................................................................5

previewing ...................................................................41

Printer ...........................................................................5

printing

Technical Support .........................................................9

Text Attribute pane ......................................................61

Text Attribute Setting ..................................................35

Text Size selector .......................................................35

Thread Chart .........................................................20, 23

Thread Colors Used ....................................................23

Transferring ...........................................................16, 52

Under sewing ........................................................68, 69

Undo ...........................................................................62

uninstallating .................................................................9

units of measure .........................................................57

USB cable .............................................................17, 53

USB media ..................................................................53

USB port .......................................................................5

user thread color list ....................................................58

embroidery patterns ............................................55

preview ................................................................55

settings ................................................................54

Processor ......................................................................5

Programmable fill stitch ...............................................69

Property ......................................................................51

Quick Access Toolbar .....................................61, 62, 63

Window .......................................................................61

Write to Card ...................................................16, 52, 72

Realistic View ..............................................................41

settings ................................................................41

Redo ...........................................................................62

Region sew button ......................................................45

Registration ...................................................................9

Ribbon .........................................................................61

Run Pitch ....................................................................20

running stitch ...............................................................68

zigzag stitch ................................................................68

Zoom ...........................................................................40

Zoom ratio ...................................................................61

satin stitch ...................................................................69

saving ..........................................................................18

Scaling patterns ..........................................................38

Select from Candidates ...............................................20

selecting

all embroidery patterns .......................................37

colors ............................................................20, 23

patterns ...............................................................37

Sew Page Color ..........................................................20

Sew type selector ........................................................45

Sewing Attribute pane .................................................61

sewing attributes

setting .................................................................46

sewing direction

programmable fill stitch .......................................69

Sewing Option .......................................................20, 23

sewing order

editing .................................................................44

Sewing Order pane .....................................................61

Shortcut keys ..............................................................64

Solid View ...................................................................41

Special colors ..............................................................47

Status bar ....................................................................61

Stitch Simulator .....................................................42, 61

Stitch View ..................................................................41

System Requirements ...................................................5

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