Brother Pe-design 10 User Manual

Personal Embroidery Design Software System

Instruction Manual

Before using this software, first read the Reference Guide for details on installing or upgrading the software. In addition, be sure to read this Instruction Manual before using the software. We recommend that you keep this document nearby for future reference.

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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

• Do not save any files on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" for transferring or storage.

• Do not plug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" into your sewing machine.

For a longer service life

• When storing the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" close to a heater, iron or other hot objects.

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the "PE-DESIGN Software Key".

• Do not drop or hit the "PE-DESIGN Software Key".

For repairs or adjustments

• In the event that a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, please consult your nearest service center.

Notice

• Since this "PE-DESIGN Software Key" device is required to run the software, its replacement value is the retail price of the software. Please keep in a safe place when not in use.

• Neither this Instruction Manual nor the Reference Guide explains how to use your computer under Windows

. Please refer to the Windows® manuals.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................2

How To Use Manuals.......................4

Support/Service...............................5

Technical Support .............................................5

Online Registration............................................5

Checking for the Latest Version of the

Program ............................................................6

PE-DESIGN Software Key...............7

Comparison of Types of Data

Created With PE-DESIGN 10...........8

Starting Up/Exiting Applications....9

Starting Up the Application................................9

Exiting the Application .......................................9

About the Startup Wizard................................10

Understanding Windows ..............11

Layout & Editing Window ................................11

Example of Importing Embroidery Data ..........13

Basic Software Settings................14

Specifying the Design Page Settings .............. 14

Using Fabric Selector......................................17

Specifying Basic Display Settings ................... 18

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Containing Text ...........................100

Tutorial 2: Using Templates...........................101

Template Feature..........................................104

Tutorial 3: Entering text .................................105

Advanced Operations for Entering Text ........106

Tutorial 4: Monograms...................................120

Advanced Operations for Entering

Monograms....................................................123

Tutorial 5: Creating Name Drop.....................124

Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) ...........127

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Using Images ...............................130

Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an

Image to an Embroidery Design....................131

Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch................................132

Auto Punch Features.....................................134

Tutorial 6-2: Cross Stitch ...............................135

Cross Stitch Features....................................137

Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 1............................139

Photo Stitch 1 Features.................................142

Tutorial 6-4: Photo Stitch 2............................144

Photo Stitch 2 Features.................................146

Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations..............147

Importing Image Data....................................150

Changing the Image Settings ........................152

Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch .............................154

Operations for Specific

Applications.................................160

Basic Layout & Editing

Operations......................................22

Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an

embroidery design...........................................23

Editing Embroidery Designs............................31

Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for

Lines and Regions ..........................................46

Drawing Shapes..............................................60

Reshaping Embroidery Patterns .....................66

Editing a Stitch Pattern....................................71

Checking Embroidery Patterns .......................77

Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs .........90

Saving and Printing.........................................95

Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués....................161

Tutorial 8-2: Creating Embroidered

Patches..........................................................166

Tutorial 8-3: Creating a Cutwork Pattern

Filled with Net Stitching .................................169

On Using the Cutwork Functions...................173

Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery

Designs..........................................................177

Tutorial 9-2: Creating Design for

Multi-Position Hoops......................................183

Tutorial 9-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo

Frame ............................................................188

Specifying/Saving Custom Sewing

Attributes .......................................................192

Using Manual Punch Tool .............................197

Table of Contents

Transferring Data ........................ 200

Transferring Embroidery Designs to

Machines .......................................................201

Using the Link Function to Embroider From

the Computer.................................................204

Design Center.............................. 210

Basic Design Center Operations ...................211

Design Center Window..................................221

Original Image Stage.....................................222

Line Image Stage ..........................................224

Figure Handle Stage......................................226

Sew Setting Stage.........................................231

Design Database ......................... 240

Design Database Window .............................241

Starting Up Design Database........................242

Organizing Embroidery Designs....................243

Opening Embroidery Designs........................245

Transferring Embroidery Designs to

Machines .......................................................246

Searching for an Embroidery Design.............251

Converting Embroidery Design Files to

Different Formats...........................................252

Checking Embroidery Designs ......................253

Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery

Designs..........................................................255

Editing the Points of a Font Character

Pattern .......................................................... 288

Checking the Created Font Patterns ............ 289

Saving Font Character Patterns ................... 291

Changing the Settings .................................. 292

Supplement ................................. 294

For Basic Operations .................................... 295

On Settings ................................................... 297

Changing Various Settings ........................... 298

For Making an Effective Use of This

Application .................................................... 303

Menus/Tools and Reference ...... 306

Layout & Editing............................................ 307

Design Center............................................... 312

Design Database .......................................... 315

Programmable Stitch Creator ....................... 317

Font Creator.................................................. 318

Sewing Attributes.......................................... 320

Font List ........................................................ 340

Troubleshooting............................................ 344

New Features of PE-DESIGN 10.................. 346

Index............................................. 348

Programmable Stitch Creator.... 258

Basic Programmable Stitch Creator

Operations.....................................................259

Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern .................260

Editing a Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode .............264

Creating Motif Stitch Pattern..........................266

Editing a Pattern in Motif Mode .....................269

Programmable Stitch Creator Window ..........270

Opening a Template......................................271

Preview Window............................................272

Saving Patterns .............................................272

Changing the Settings ...................................273

Font Creator ................................ 274

Basic Font Creator Operations ......................275

Font Creator Window.....................................282

Opening a File ...............................................284

Selecting a Character and Preparing the

Template........................................................285

Creating a Font Character Pattern ................287

How To Use Manuals

The following manuals are included with this software.

Reference Guide

Read this guide before using the software. This guide contains instructions and precautions necessary to begin using the software. The second half is filled with tutorials that use key features to create embroidery patterns as well as project examples.

Instruction Manual

This manual contains instruction on how to use the PE-DESIGN software.

First, read "PE-DESIGN Software Key", "Starting Up/Exiting Application", "Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN 10", "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" and "Understanding Windows" to gain a general understanding of the basic software applications.

Next, read "Basic Layout & Editing Operations". This chapter provides procedures for creating embroidery patterns as examples for performing basic Layout & Editing operations and transferring patterns to the embroidery machine. Follow the procedures to create actual embroidery patterns.

The chapters dedicated to each application provide descriptions of the useful functions and the various settings. Each descriptive title allows you to easily find the information that you need. In the chapters containing tutorials, follow the procedures to practice the various operations. Afterward, read the detailed descriptions.

Additional information is provided in the following chapters. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary.

Support/Service: Provides warranty information for this product in addition to the procedure for updating the software.

Supplement: Provides function introductions, details on the settings available in the [Options] dialog box and troubleshooting procedures in addition to tips and precautions to maximize the use of this software.

Menus/Tools and Reference: Provides lists of sew types, sewing attributes and fonts in addition to the various commands.

The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows

system other than Windows

8.1, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.

8.1. If this software is used on an operating

■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format)

This manual is provided in a PDF format on the included "PE-DESIGN Software Key". The Instruction Manual is also installed during software installation.

Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view, and then Click

[Instruction Manual] under the title [PE-DESIGN 10] in the screen. (For Windows users: Click [All Programs], then [PE-DESIGN 10], then [Instruction Manual].)

Otherwise, with any application other than Design Database, click , then [Instruction Manual].

With Design Database, click [Help], then [Instruction Manual].

7 or Windows Vista®

• Adobe® Reader® is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction 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/).

Support/Service

Technical Support

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://support.brother.com/).

• Have the information ready before contacting Technical Support.

 Make sure your computer's operating system is current with all updates.

 Have the make and model of your computer and Windows

Guide for system requirements.)

 Information on error messages that appear. This information will help expedite your questions more

quickly.

 Make sure PE-DESIGN 10 is current with any updates.

Online Registration

If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with important information such as future product developments and improvements, you can register your product online by following a simple registration procedure.

Click in Layout & Editing, then [Online Registration] to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on our Web site.

The online registration page on the Web site appears when the following address is entered in the address bar of the Web browser.

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

Operating System. (Refer to the Reference

Online registration may not be available in some areas.

Support/Service

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

Click in Layout & Editing, then [Check for Updates]. The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click [Yes], and then download the latest version of the software from the Web site.

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.

PE-DESIGN Software Key

In order to use PE-DESIGN 10, the included "PE-DESIGN Software Key" must be plugged into a USB port of the computer. The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" prevents unauthorized use of this software. The software cannot be started if the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is not plugged in.

• The "PE-DESIGN Software Key" cannot be used as USB media. Do not save embroidery files on the "PEDESIGN Software Key" for transferring or storage.

• When the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" is plugged into a USB port of the computer, the [AutoPlay] dialog

box appears. Do not use this dialog box. Click to close the dialog box, and then start up PE-DESIGN

10.

• When the message "Do you want to scan and fix Removable Disk (E:)?" appears, select [Continue without scanning] and then start up PE-DESIGN 10. The drive name for the Removable Disk differs depending on computers.

• To unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" from the computer, click [Start] - [Computer], right-click the "PE-DESIGN Software Key", and then click [Eject].

• Do not format the "PE-DESIGN Software Key".

• We recommend that you back up this software in order to prepare for unexpected problems.

Comparison of Types of Data Created

Shape pattern

Stitch pattern

Text pattern

Change the shape by editing paths.

Change the shape by editing needle drop points.

Edit the text or change the font.

With PE-DESIGN 10

Three types of data are used in PE-DESIGN 10.

Stitch pattern: Built-in embroidery data (created through a conversion in PE-DESIGN 10) Text pattern: Data created with the [Text] tools Shape pattern (Outline pattern): Data created with the [Shapes] tools. A uniform/multiple sewing

direction(s) are applied to the entire region. Each data can be converted to another type as shown below. The arrows indicate the directions in which data

can be converted. The methods of editing the data differ depending on the data type.

Shape pattern

You can specify region and line sew types as well as sewing attributes, edit paths (by moving/deleting points, reshaping through handle movements or by splitting/connecting lines at points), change the sewing direction, input/edit stamps, apply embossing/engraving effects, remove/merge overlapping regions, set hole sewing, split outlines and create offset lines and floral patterns.

For example, when a stitch pattern is converted to shapes, the sew types and sewing attributes can be changed, and the shapes can easily be edited and resized. When text pattern is converted to shapes, the sewing direction and character shapes can be edited and offset lines can be created.

Stitch pattern

You can edit (reshaping by moving/deleting points or splitting/connecting lines at points) points (needle drop points) and split stitches; however, you cannot specify region and line sew types or sewing attributes.

Text pattern

You can edit text by entering/deleting characters, specify text attributes (such as the font or the transformation shape) and specify sewing attributes.

Functions that are not available with one data type may be performed if the data is converted to a different type. Convert data to the type that allows you to perform the operations necessary for creating the desired embroidery data.

Starting Up/Exiting Applications

Starting Up the Application

Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view, and then Click [PE-DESIGN 10 (Layout & Editing)] under the title [PE-DESIGN 10] in the screen.

When the application starts up, the Startup Wizard appears.

cc "About the Startup Wizard" on page 10

For Windows® 7 or Windows Vista® users: Click , then [All Programs], then [PE-DESIGN 10], and then click [PE-DESIGN 10 (Layout & Editing)].

Exiting the Application

Click , then [Exit].

Starting Up/Exiting Applications

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About the Startup Wizard

When [Layout & Editing] starts up, the following wizard appears.

a Use Template Designs

Click this button to start the [Template Wizard].

cc "Tutorial 2: Using Templates" on

page 101

b Create Embroidery Patterns Using

Images

Click this button to start the wizard for creating an embroidery pattern from an image.

cc "Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting

an Image to an Embroidery Design" on page 131 and "Importing Image Data" on page 150

c Set Hoop Size and Fabric

Click this button to specify the size of the Design Page (embroidery hoop size). The fabric to be embroidered can be selected, and the sewing attributes appropriate for that fabric can be specified.

cc "Specifying the Design Page Settings" on

page 14 and "Recalling a group of settings from the list" on page 192

h Open Embroidery Design

Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes).

cc "Opening a Layout & Editing file" on

page 90

i Start Design Database to Manage

Embroidery Files

Click this button to start up Design Database.

cc "Design Database" on page 240

Click this button to open the Instruction Manual (in PDF format).

k Always show Wizard at Startup

Select this check box to start up the wizard each time Layout & Editing is started up.

l Close this Wizard

Click this button to close the Startup Wizard without performing an operation.

To open the wizard while you are using the

[Layout & Editing], click at the top of the window (in the [Quick Access Toolbar]), or click

and then select [Wizard] from the command

menu.

d , e , f

Click these buttons to import the pattern shown on the button from the [Import] pane.

g Most Recently Used Files

Select a thumbnail of the most recently used file from the list, and then click [Open] to recall the file.

Understanding Windows

14 15

Layout & Editing Window

1 Application button

Click to display a menu containing commands for file operations, such as [New], [Save],

[Print] and [Design Settings].

2 Ribbon

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 mark displays a menu containing a choice of commands.

Some other tabs may appear depending on the tool or embroidery pattern that is selected. These tabs contain various commands for performing operations with the selected tool or embroidery pattern.

Example: When the Shapes (Rectangle) tool is selected

3 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.

cc "Customizing Quick Access Toolbar" on

page 300

4 Option button

Click this button to start up other applications and specify application settings, such as user thread charts.

Understanding Windows

5 Help button

Click this button to display the Instruction Manual and view information about the software.

6 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.

7 Import/Color/Sewing Attributes/Text

Attributes panes

This pane combines tabs for importing embroidery patterns as well as for specifying thread colors, sewing attributes and text attributes. Click a tab to display the available parameters.

8 Stitch Simulator pane

The Stitch Simulator shows how the pattern will be sewn by the machine and how the stitching will appear.

9 Design Page

The actual part of the work area that can be saved and sewn.

10 Work area

11 Status Bar

This displays the size of the embroidery data, the number of stitches or a description of the selected command.

12 View mode buttons

Click a button to change the View mode.

13 Show grid button

Click to switch between displaying and hiding the grid.

14 Design Property button

Click to display a dialog box containing sewing information for the embroidery data.

15 Zoom slider

This displays the current magnification ratio. Click to specify a value for the magnification ratio. Drag the slider to change the magnification ratio.

• 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).

• Position the pointer over a command to display a ScreenTip, which provides a description of the command and indicates its shortcut key.

Understanding Windows

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Example of Importing Embroidery Data

Using the Import pane

Embroidery data can be imported by using the [Import] pane.

a From

Select a pattern location.

b Category

Select a pattern category. The categories in the pattern location selected in the [From] selector are listed.

c The patterns in the category selected in

the [Category] selector appear in the list. Pointing to a pattern and holding down the left mouse button displays a dotted box in the Design Page. This allows you to check the size of the pattern.

d Import

Click this button to import the selected pattern.

Using Import commands

1 Click the [Home] tab.

2 Click [Import Patterns] in the [Import] group,

and then click [from Design Library], [from File], [from Card] or [Decorative Pattern] from the [Import] menu.

 The [Import] pane appears on the right

side of the screen.

The [Import] pane can also be displayed by selecting the [Import Pane] check box in the [View] tab.

When the [Color] pane, [Sewing Attributes] pane or [Text Attributes] pane is displayed, click the [Import] tab to display the [Import] pane.

• The pattern can also be imported by doubleclicking it in the list or by dragging it to the Design Page.

• Multiple files cannot be selected to be imported at the same time.

cc "From a folder" on page 91 and "From an

original card" on page 92

Basic Software Settings

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Specifying the Design Page Settings

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. You can also specify a custom size for the Design Page for embroidery patterns that will be split and embroidered in multiple sections.

1 Click , then [Design Settings].

2 Specify the settings for the Design Page, and

then click [OK].

d Custom Size

Specify a custom size for split embroidery patterns. Select this option, and then type or select the desired width and height for the Design Page.

cc "Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery

Designs" on page 177

e Page

Select the desired color for the Design Page.

f Background

Select the desired color for the work area.

g Default

To return to the default settings, click this button.

h 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.

cc "Specifying a user hoop size" on page 15

a Machine Type

Select your machine type. The settings available in the [Page Size] selector differ depending on the selected machine type.

b Hoop Size

Select the desired hoop size from the selector.

c Rotate 90 Degrees

Select this check box to arrange the pattern in a Design Page rotated 90°.

Basic Software Settings

• The Design Page sizes 130 × 300 mm, 100 × 172 mm indicated by the "*", are used to

embroider multi-position designs using a special embroidery hoop attached to the embroidery machine at three installation positions.

cc "Tutorial 9-2: Creating Design for Multi-

Position Hoops" on page 183

• Do not select a hoop size larger than the embroidery hoop that can be used with your machine.

• When Cap Frame, Cylinder Frame or Round Frame has been selected, the Design Page cannot be rotated 90°.

Specifying a user hoop size

a Width, Height

Type in the size of the hoop to be added.

b Comment

If text was entered in this box, that text appears beside the size.

c Add Hoop

Click this button to add the hoop size.

d 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.

e Up, Down

Click these buttons to move the selected hoop size up or down in the display order.

f Delete Hoop

Click this button to delete the selected hoop size.

• A User Hoop cannot rotate 90°.

• A User Hoop cannot be added to the Section Size (for Hoop Size) selector under Custom Size.

• Do not create a Custom Hoop larger than the embroidery hoop that can be used with your machine.

• Embroidery data created in a user hoop size cannot be saved in a format for a previous version.

Basic Software Settings

Specifying the sewing area

The pattern drawn in the Design Page is sewn differently depending on the sewing area setting.

1 Click [Output] tab.

2 Select the desired sewing area ([Design

Page area] or [Use existing design area]).

Design Page area

The patterns will be sewn so that the needle position when you start sewing is aligned with the center of your Design Page. The dimension of the pattern matches the size of the Design Page, therefore reducing the ability to move a pattern around the layout screen of your embroidering machine.

Optimize hoop change

This setting can be selected if a multi-position hoop (100 × 172 mm or 130 × 300 mm) has been selected as the Design Page size.

Select the check box to optimize the sewing order/ order of hoop position changes so that the number of times that the hoop position is changed is reduced to the minimum.

This reduces the risk of misalignment in the embroidery pattern or uneven stitching from changing the hoop position too often.

Jump Stitch Trimming

These settings are applied only when embroidering with our multi-needle embroidery machines. Before

these settings can be specified, select under

[Machine Type] in the [Design Settings] dialog box.

Design Page (on your screen)

Use existing design area

The patterns will be sewn so that the needle position when you start sewing is aligned with the center of the actual patterns. The actual pattern size is maintained, therefore allowing greater mobility when using the layout functions of your embroidering machine.

Design Page (on your screen)

Sewing area = Design Page area

Sewing area = Use existing design area

Specify the minimum jump stitch length for thread trimming.

These settings are not applied with any other embroidery machine. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your machine.

cc "Jump Stitch Trimming" on page 87,

"Specifying trimming settings in Layout & Editing" on page 297 and "Adding jump stitch trimming to new patterns" on page 302

Basic Software Settings

Using Fabric Selector

A group of sewing attribute settings appropriate for the major types of fabric can be recalled from the [Fabric Selector] dialog box. Select the fabric to be embroidered to view a description of the fabric and advice on

embroidering.

1 Click , then [Fabric Selector].

2 Select the group of settings to be recalled.

• The sewing attributes of imported shapes and text are not changed.

• Perform a trial sewing before embroidering your project.

cc "For Basic Operations" on page 295

Original settings can be saved to be later used in

the [Fabric Selector]. Click in the [Sewing

Attributes] tab, click [Save As], and then click [OK] without changing the name for the settings.

The group of settings that you have saved will appear with “*” beside its name.

cc "Saving the settings in a list" on page 192

3 Click [OK].

a Select the type of fabric to be

embroidered to specify the recommended settings for that fabric. When a fabric type is selected, a description appears.

When shapes and text are entered, the sewing attributes will be set to those recommended for the selected fabric.

cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 54

Basic Software Settings

Specifying Basic Display Settings

Changing the grid settings

A grid of dotted lines or solid lines can be displayed or hidden, and the spacing for the grid can be adjusted.

1 Click [View] tab.

2 Specify the grid settings.

a Show Grid

Select this check box to display the grid.

Changing the ruler settings

The ruler can be displayed or hidden.

1 Click the [View] tab.

2 To display the ruler, select the [Ruler] check

box in the [Ruler] group.

To hide the ruler, clear the [Ruler] check box.

b with Axes

Select this check box to display the grid as solid lines.

c Interval

Specify the grid spacing.

d Snap to Grid

Select this check box to align patterns with the grid. The snap feature works whether or not the grid is displayed.

The button can also be used to switch the grid between being displayed or hidden.

Click to switch the measurement units between millimeters and inches.

Basic Software Settings

Changing the guideline settings

Guidelines can also be used when the ruler is displayed.

1 Click the [View] tab.

2 Select the [Ruler] check box, and then select

the [Guideline] check box in the [Ruler] group.

3 Click a ruler in the Design Page.

 appears, and a guideline is drawn.

When a pattern is saved, the guidelines are saved with it. However, the guidelines are deleted if the pattern is saved in a format for a version earlier than version 10.

Adjusting on-screen measurements (Screen Calibration)

Measurements can be adjusted so that objects will be displayed at the same size as the actual embroidery at a zoom ratio of 100%. Once this adjustment is made, it will not need to be done again later.

1 Click , then [Options].

1 Guideline

• To move a guideline, drag .

• To delete a guideline, click .

• A guideline is added each time the ruler is clicked. In addition, up to 100 guidelines each can be added to the horizontal and vertical rulers.

• While a guideline is being dragged, its position is shown in the status bar.

• When the [Ruler] check box or the [Guideline] check box is cleared, the guidelines are hidden.

• If both the [Show Grid] and [Snap to Grid] check boxes are selected, the guidelines will be added/moved along the lines of the grid.

cc "Changing the grid settings" on page 18

2 Click [Screen Calibration]. Hold a ruler

against the screen to measure the length of

a. Next, enter the value at b, and then click

[OK].

Be sure to enter the length in millimeters. A value in inches is invalid.

Basic Software Settings

System unit

1 Click , then [Options].

2 Click [System Unit], and then select the

desired measurement units ([mm] or [inch]).

Basic Software Settings

Basic Layout & Editing Operations

This section describes the basic operations performed in Layout & Editing, such as drawing shapes, editing the embroidery design, specifying sewing attributes, saving the file and printing it.

Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design

This section will describe how to combine various shapes to create an embroidery design.

We will use an Outline tool to draw the stem. Then, we will create the leaves, flower and flower pot by importing shape patterns.

The sample file for this tutorial is located at Documents (My documents)\PE-DESIGN 10\Tutorial\Tutorial_1.

Step 1 Drawing, importing and moving shapes

Step 2 Duplicating, flipping and moving shapes

Step 3 Specifying hole sewing

Step 4 Applying a pattern to stitching

Step 5 Editing points and modifying shapes

Step 1 Drawing, importing and

moving shapes

Shapes can be created either by drawing them with the Shapes tools or by importing sample shape patterns.

1 To draw a shape, select a Shapes tool, and

then drag the pointer in the Design Page to draw the shape.

1 Shapes tools

2 To import a shape, select [Outline Shapes]

from the [From] selector of the [Import] pane, then [Basic Shapes] from the [Category] selector. Select the shape, and then click [Import].

Specify the sew types for the shape on the

[Shapes] tab, and the thread colors on the [Shapes] tab or the [Color] pane.

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(D) Click [LIME GREEN].

If the desired color is not displayed, move the scroll bar until it appears.

To view the thread colors in a list so that the desired color can more easily be found, click [To list mode].

cc "Setting the sew type" on page 49

1 Line color button 2 Line sew type selector 3 Region color button 4 Region sew type selector 5 Selected thread color and color name 6 Thread color palette

1 Draw the stem.

(A) Click the [Home] tab.

(B) Click [Shapes] in the [Tools] group, and

then click .

palette.

(E) Click the [Line sew type] selector, and

then select [Zigzag Stitch].

(F) Click the start point 1, and then double-

click the end point 2.

The color, sewing attributes and size can also be changed after the shape is drawn.

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2 Create the leaf on the right.

This time, we will import a shape pattern. We will also specify the color and sew type for the region.

(A) Click the [Import] tab.

(B) Select [Outline Shapes] from the [From]

selector and [Basic Shapes] from the [Category] selector.

click [Import].

The thread colors being used are listed under [Colors Used].

(H) Drag the handle to adjust the leaf to the

desired size.

(I) Place the pointer over the leaf so that the

shape of the pointer changes to , and then drag the leaf to the desired position.

(D) Click the [Shapes] tab.

(E) Click for line sewing, and then click

under [Colors Used] to select [LIME

GREEN].

(F) Click the [Line sew type] selector, and

then select [Zigzag Stitch].

(G) As with the line color, click for region

sewing, and then click under [Colors

Used] to select [LIME GREEN].

Step 2 Duplicating, flipping and

moving shapes

Now, we will duplicate the leaf on the right side, flip it horizontally, and then move it to the left side of the stem.

1 To duplicate the leaf on the right.

(A) Select the leaf.

(B) While holding down the <Ctrl> key, drag

the leaf to move it.

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2 To flip the duplicated leaf horizontally.

(A) Right-click on the duplicated leaf.

 A drop down menu will appear.

(B) Click [Flip], then [Horizontal].

3 Drag the duplicated leaf to the left side of the

stem.

• Multiple embroidery patterns can be selected in any of the following ways.

 Click the first pattern, and then, while holding

down the <Ctrl> key, click the next pattern.

 Drag the pointer to draw a selection frame

around the patterns to be selected.

• Flipped copies can also be created by clicking

[Arrange Copy] in the [Clipboard] group of the [Home] tab, then clicking [Vertical Mirror Copy].

cc "Using the Mirror Copy tool" on page 35.

Step 3 Specifying hole sewing

Now, we will create the flower and a circle at the center. Then, we will apply a setting so that the overlapping areas are not sewn twice.

1 Create the flower petals.

(A) Click the [Import] tab.

(B) Select [BS_shapes26.pes], and then

click [Import].

To move an object horizontally, hold down the <Shift> key while dragging the object.

4 Align the leaves on the left and right sides.

(A) While holding down the <Ctrl> key, click

the leaf on the right side, then the leaf on the left side to select the two leaves. Then, right-click the selected leaves.

(B) Right-click the leaves, and then click

[Align], then [Top].

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a b

(D) Select [RED] in the color palette as the

line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the sew type a.

(E) Select [Radial Stitch] as the sew type

(F) Drag the handle (c) to adjust the flower

petals to the desired size.

(G) Drag the flower petals to adjust their

position.

2 Create the circle at the center.

(A) Click the [Import] tab.

(B) Select [BS_shapes01.pes], and then

click [Import].

(D) Select [YELLOW] in the color palette as

the line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the sew type

(E) Select [YELLOW] in the color palette as

the region color and [Concentric Circle Stitch] as the sew type b.

(F) Drag the circle to the center of the flower

petals.

(G) While holding down the <Shift> key, drag

the handle (c) to adjust the circle to the desired size.

If the <Shift> key is held down while a handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from the center of the pattern.

3 Select the patterns where hole sewing is to be

applied.

(A) While holding down the <Ctrl> key, click

the yellow circle

a and the flower petals

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a b

4 Specify hole sewing.

(A) Click the [Home] tab.

(B) Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit]

group, and then click [Set hole sewing].

(B) Select [BS_shapes13.pes], and then

click [Import].

Hole sewing cannot be applied if one of the patterns is not completely enclosed within the other pattern.

cc "Hole sewing" on page 39.

Step 4 Applying a pattern to

stitching

(D) Select [CLAY BROWN] in the color

palette as the line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the sew type

Detailed line and region attribute settings can be specified from the [Sewing Attributes] pane. Now, we will specify settings for region sewing for the flowerpot.

1 Specify the color and sew type for the line and

region of the flowerpot.

(A) Click the [Import] tab.

(E) Select [DEEP GOLD] in the color palette

as the region color and [Prog. Fill Stitch] as the sew type b.

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The effects of the specified settings can be previewed. This preview can be displayed/hidden by clicking the Show Hint/Hide Hint button.

Click this button to return the attribute to its default setting.

(C)

(B)

(D)

(A)

(E)

2 Specify the sewing attributes.

(A) Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab.

If the [Sewing Attributes] pane is not displayed, click the [View] tab, then [Attributes], then [Sewing Attributes].

(F) Select [net4], and then click [OK].

(G) Type "7.6" to specify the pattern size.

1 The selected pattern is displayed.

(B) There are two display modes for the

[Sewing Attributes] pane. For this example, we will specify settings in Beginner mode.

(D) In the [Direction] section, drag the red

arrow to 90°. Otherwise, type "90".

(E) Click in the [Programmable fill]

section.

• If the dialog box is displayed in Expert mode, click [To Beginner mode] to display the dialog box in Beginner mode.

• More detailed settings can be specified in Expert mode.

cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 54

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