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Instruction Manual
PERSONAL EMBROIDERY & SEWING DIGITIZING SOFTWARE
Be sure to read this document before using the software.
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Congratulations on choosing our product!
Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this device
and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Instruction 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
• 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.
Copyright acknowledgment
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companies.
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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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................. 2
Introduction.................................... 4
How To Use Manuals....................................... 5
Support/Service ............................................... 7
PE-DESIGN Software Key............................... 9
Comparison of Types of Data Created With
PE-DESIGN 11 .............................................. 10
Starting Up/Exiting Applications..................... 11
Understanding Windows................................ 13
Basic Software Settings ................................. 16
Basic Layout & Editing
Operations.................................... 23
Layout & Editing............................................. 24
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an
embroidery design ......................................... 30
Editing Embroidery Designs........................... 39
Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for
Lines and Regions ......................................... 54
Drawing Shapes............................................. 70
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns .................... 76
Editing a Stitch Pattern .................................. 81
Checking Embroidery Patterns ...................... 87
Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs...... 101
Saving and Printing...................................... 107
Creating Embroidery Patterns
Containing Text.......................... 111
Tutorial 2: Using Templates ......................... 112
Template Feature......................................... 115
Tutorial 3: Entering text................................ 116
Advanced Operations for Entering Text....... 117
Tutorial 4: Monograms ................................. 131
Advanced Operations for Entering
Monograms.................................................. 134
User-Mapped Text ....................................... 135
Tutorial 5: Creating Name Drop ................... 136
Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text).......... 139
Creating Embroidery Patterns
Using Images ............................. 141
Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an
Image to an Embroidery Design .................. 142
Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch.............................. 143
Auto Punch Features................................... 145
Table of Contents
Tutorial 6-2: Cross Stitch.............................. 146
Cross Stitch Features................................... 148
Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 1........................... 150
Photo Stitch 1 Features................................ 153
Tutorial 6-4: Photo Stitch 2........................... 155
Photo Stitch 2 Features................................ 157
Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations ............ 158
Importing Image Data................................... 163
Changing the Image Settings....................... 165
Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch............................ 167
Operations for Specific
Applications ............................... 172
Tutorial 8: Filling a specified area around a
pattern with embroidery................................ 173
Specify Settings for Background Fill ............ 177
Tutorial 9-1: Creating Appliqués................... 179
Tutorial 9-2: Creating Embroidered
Patches ........................................................ 184
Tutorial 9-3: Creating a Cutwork Pattern
Filled with Net Stitching................................ 187
On Using the Cutwork Functions ................. 191
Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery
Designs ........................................................ 195
Specifying Settings for Split Embroidery
Designs ........................................................ 201
Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for
Multi-Position Hoops .................................... 204
Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo
Frame........................................................... 209
Specifying/Saving Custom Sewing
Attributes...................................................... 213
Using Manual Punch Tool ............................ 218
Transferring Data....................... 221
Transferring Embroidery Designs to
Machines...................................................... 222
Using the Link Function to Embroider From
the Computer ............................................... 227
Compatibility with ScanNCut
(Brother cutting machine)......... 237
Compatibility with ScanNCut
(Brother cutting machine) ............................. 238
Tutorial 11:Sending an FCM File to
CanvasWorkspace....................................... 239
Exporting/Importing an FCM File ................. 243
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Design Center ............................ 245
Design Center.............................................. 246
Basic Design Center Operations.................. 249
Design Center Window ................................ 259
Original Image Stage ................................... 260
Line Image Stage......................................... 262
Figure Handle Stage.................................... 264
Sew Setting Stage ....................................... 269
Design Database........................ 277
Design Database ......................................... 278
Design Database Window............................ 279
Starting Up Design Database ...................... 280
Organizing Embroidery Designs .................. 281
Opening Embroidery Designs ...................... 283
Transferring Embroidery Designs to
Machines...................................................... 284
Searching for an Embroidery Design ........... 290
Converting Embroidery Design Files to
Different Formats ......................................... 291
Checking Embroidery Designs..................... 292
Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery
Designs........................................................ 294
Creating a Font Character Pattern ............... 340
Editing the Points of a Font Character
Pattern.......................................................... 341
Checking the Created Font Patterns............ 342
Saving Font Character Patterns................... 344
Changing the Settings.................................. 345
Stitch Design Factory................ 347
Stitch Design Factory................................... 348
Basic Stitch Design Factory Operations....... 350
Editing Sewing Stitch Patterns ..................... 353
Changing the Format of Files to be
Exported....................................................... 356
Stitch Design Factory Window ..................... 358
Using a Template......................................... 359
Other Settings .............................................. 360
Supplement ................................ 362
For Basic Operations ................................... 363
On Settings .................................................. 365
Changing Various Settings........................... 366
For Making an Effective Use of This
Application.................................................... 372
Programmable Stitch Creator... 296
Programmable Stitch Creator ...................... 297
Basic Programmable Stitch Creator
Operations ................................................... 299
Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern................ 301
Editing a Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode............ 305
Creating Motif Stitch Pattern ........................ 307
Editing a Pattern in Motif Mode.................... 310
Creating a Decorative Fill Pattern ................ 311
Programmable Stitch Creator Window......... 314
Opening a Template .................................... 315
Preview Window .......................................... 317
Saving Patterns............................................ 317
Changing the Display Settings..................... 319
Font Creator ............................... 320
Font Creator................................................. 321
Creating New Font Characters From
Background Images..................................... 323
Registering Embroidery Data as a Font....... 330
Font Creator Window................................... 335
Opening a File.............................................. 337
Selecting a Character and Preparing the
Template...................................................... 338
Reference ................................... 374
Sewing Attributes ......................................... 375
Font List ....................................................... 400
Sewing Stitch Patterns for Stitch Design
Factory ......................................................... 404
Troubleshooting ........................................... 407
Index ............................................................ 409
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Introduction
This section provides a general understanding of
the basic software applications as well as support
information.
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How To Use Manuals
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 Applications”, “Comparison of Types of Data
Created With PE-DESIGN 11”, “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.
Reference: Provides lists of sew types, sewing attributes and fonts.
The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows 10. If this software is used on an operating
system other than Windows 10, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.
■ Opening Online Instruction Manual
An online Instruction Manual is available, which can also be accessed from a mobile device.
http://s.brother/cmpaa/
Viewing from the [Start] screen (for Windows 10 users)
Click . Click [PE-DESIGN 11] and then select [Online Instruction Manual].
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• For Windows 8.1 users: Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the
lower-left corner of the screen (below and left of the tiles), and click it.
From the list of applications that appears in the screen, click [Online Instruction Manual] under the title
[PE-DESIGN 11].
• For Windows 7 users: Click and then [All Programs]. Click [PE-DESIGN 11] and then select [Online
Instruction Manual].
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How To Use Manuals
Viewing from the application
Click [Help] in the window of each application. In [Design Database], [Help] is in the menu bar at the top of
the window.
In other applications, it is located in the upper-right corner of the window.
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• A PDF version of the Instruction Manual is also available, which can be accessed even when the computer
is offline. Access the PDF version of the Instruction Manual as described below.
Windows 10 users: Click . Click [PE-DESIGN 11] and then select [Instruction Manual].
For Windows 8.1 users: Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the
lower-left corner of the screen (below and left of the tiles), and click it.
From the list of applications that appears in the screen, click [Instruction Manual] under the title [PE-
DESIGN 11].
For Windows 7 users: Click
then select [Instruction Manual].
®
• Adobe
• If Adobe® Reader® is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe
Systems Incorporated Web site (https://www.adobe.com/
Reader® is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction Manual.
and then [All Programs]. Click [PE-DESIGN 11] and click [PDF] and
).
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Support/Service
Support/Service
Technical Support
Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site
(www.brother.com
updates, visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://s.brother/cppab/
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• 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 Operating System. (Refer to the Reference
Guide for system requirements.)
Information on error messages that appear. This information will help expedite your questions more
quickly.
Make sure PE-DESIGN 11 is current with any updates.
Online Registration (Except for European region countries)
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 [Help] 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://s.brother/pedesignonlinereg/
) to find the Technical Support in your area. To view the FAQ and information for software
).
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Online registration may not be available in some areas.
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Support/Service
Checking for the Latest Version of the Program
Click [Help] in Layout & Editing, then [Check for Updates].
The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version.
If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used.
If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click [Yes], and
then download the latest version of the software from the Web site.
b
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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PE-DESIGN Software Key
PE-DESIGN Software Key
In order to use PE-DESIGN 11, 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.
* Design is subject to change.
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• 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
11.
• When the message "Do you want to scan and fix PE-DESIGN (E:)?" appears, select [Continue without
scanning] and then start up PE-DESIGN 11. The drive name for the PE-DESIGN differs depending on
computers.
• To unplug the "PE-DESIGN Software Key" from the computer, click [Start] - [File Explorer], 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.
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Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN 11
Comparison of Types of Data Created
With PE-DESIGN 11
Three types of data are used in PE-DESIGN 11.
Stitch pattern: Built-in embroidery data (created through a conversion in PE-DESIGN 11)
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.
1 Text pattern
2 Stitch pattern
3 Shape pattern
4 Change the shape by editing needle drop
points.
5 Change the shape by editing paths.
6 Edit the text or change the font.
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.
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.
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.
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Starting Up/Exiting Applications
Starting Up/Exiting Applications
Starting Up the Application
Click , and then Click [PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing)] under the title [PE-DESIGN 11] in the screen.
When the application starts up, the Startup Wizard appears.
cc "About the Startup Wizard" on page 12
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For Windows 8.1 users: Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the
[Apps] view, and then Click [PE-DESIGN 11 (Layout & Editing)] under the title [PE-DESIGN 11] in the
screen.
For Windows 7 users: Click , then [All Programs], then [PE-DESIGN 11], and then click [PE-DESIGN
11 (Layout & Editing)].
Exiting the Application
Click , then [Exit].
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About the Startup Wizard
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Starting Up/Exiting Applications
When [Layout & Editing] starts up, the following
wizard appears.
a Open Instruction Manual
Click this button to open the Instruction
Manual (HTML/PDF format).
b Use Template Designs
Click this button to start the [Template
Wizard].
cc "Tutorial 2: Using Templates" on
page 112
c 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 142 and "Importing Image Data" on
page 163
d 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 16 and "Recalling a group of
settings from the list" on page 213
f
Click this button to import patterns from
[Outline Shapes] of the [Import] pane.
g
Click this button to import patterns from
[Design Library] of the [Import] pane.
h Most Recently Used Files
Select a thumbnail of the most recently
used file from the list, and then click
[Open] to recall the file.
i Open Embroidery Design
Click this button to open embroidery data
(.pes).
cc "Opening a Layout & Editing file" on
page 101
j Start Design Database to Manage
Embroidery Files
Click this button to start up Design
Database.
cc "Design Database" on page 277
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.
b
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.
e
Click this button to import patterns from
[Text] of the [Import] pane.
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Understanding Windows
Understanding Windows
Layout & Editing Window
a Application button
Click to display a menu containing
commands for file operations, such as
[New], [Save], [Print] and [Design
Settings].
b 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.
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Example: When the Shapes (Rectangle)
tool is selected
c 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 368
d Option button
Click this button to start up other
applications and specify application
settings, such as user thread charts.
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e Help button
Click this button to display the Instruction
Manual and view information about the
software.
f 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.
g 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.
h Stitch Simulator pane
The Stitch Simulator shows how the
pattern will be sewn by the machine and
how the stitching will appear.
i Design Page
The actual part of the work area that can
be saved and sewn.
j Work area
k Status Bar
This displays the size of the embroidery
data, the number of stitches or a
description of the selected command.
l View mode buttons
Click a button to change the View mode.
m Show grid button
Click to switch between displaying and
hiding the grid.
n Design Property button
Click to display a dialog box containing
sewing information for the embroidery
data.
o 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.
Understanding Windows
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• 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.
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Example of Importing Embroidery Data
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Understanding Windows
■ 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.
b
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.
b
• 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 102 and "From an
original card" on page 103
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Basic Software Settings
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Basic Software Settings
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 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery
Designs" on page 195
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 17
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°.
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a
• 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 10-2: Creating Design for Multi-
Position Hoops" on page 204
• 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°.
Basic Software Settings
■ Specifying a user hoop size
a 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.
b Width, Height
Type in the size of the hoop to be added.
c Comment
If text was entered in this box, that text
appears beside the size.
d Up, Down
Click these buttons to move the selected
hoop size up or down in the display order.
e Delete Hoop
Click this button to delete the selected
hoop size.
f Add Hoop
Click this button to add the hoop size.
a
• 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.
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■ 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.
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These settings are not applied with any other
embroidery machine. For details, refer to the
instruction manual provided with your machine.
cc "Jump Stitch Trimming" on page 98,
"Specifying trimming settings in Layout &
Editing" on page 365 and "Adding jump
stitch trimming to new patterns" on
page 370
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Introduction
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b
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.
a
• Perform a trial sewing before embroidering your
project.
cc "For Basic Operations" on page 363
b
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 213
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.
b Select this check box to apply the sewing
attributes to all shape patterns and text
patterns in the current Design Page.
3 Click [OK].
The sewing attributes will be set to those
recommended for the selected fabric.
cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on
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Specifying Basic Display Settings
a
b
d
c
Basic Software 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.
b
The button can also be used to switch the
grid between being displayed or hidden.
b
Click to switch the measurement units
between millimeters and inches.
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■ 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.
Basic Software Settings
b
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 .
b
• 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 20
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.
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■ System unit
1 Click , then [Options].
2 Click [System Unit], and then select the
desired measurement units ([mm] or [inch]).
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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.
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2 Open p. 101
3 Save p. 107
4 Save As p. 107
5 Print p. 108
6 Design Property p. 99
7 Design Settings p. 16
8 Fabric Selector p. 19
9 Select Color Palette p. 217
10 Wizard p. 12
11 Export p. 107
Ribbon menu tabs
■ Home tab
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 15 Import Patterns p. 102
2 Cut — 16 Arrange p. 40
3 Copy — 17 Rotate/Flip p. 42
4 Paste p. 64 18 Size p. 41
5 Duplicate — 19 Group p. 47
6 Arrange Copy Tools p. 43 20 Stamp/Emboss p. 66
7 Delete — 21 Modify Overlap p. 48
8 Text Tools p. 117 22 Fit Text to outline p. 123
9 Shapes Tools p. 70 23 Background fill p. 174
10 Zoom In p. 87 24 Applique Wizard p. 179
11 Zoom Out p. 87 25 Embroidered Patch Wizard p. 185
12 Other Zoom Tools p. 87 26 Cutwork Wizard p. 188
13 Pan p. 87 27 Sew Embroidery p. 222
14 Measure p. 88
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No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Open Image p. 163 7 Delete Image p. 166
2 Save Image p. 166 8 Auto Punch Wizard p. 143
3 Modify Image p. 165 9 Cross Stitch Wizard p. 146
4 Background Image Density p. 165 10 Photo Stitch 1 Wizard p. 150
5 Rotate Right p. 166 11 Photo Stitch 2 Wizard p. 155
6 Rotate Left p. 166 12 Import to Design Center p. 162
■ View tab
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Solid View p. 88 9 Import Pane p. 15
2 Stitch View p. 88 10 Reference Window p. 91
3 Realistic View p. 89 11 Show Grid p. 20
4 View Thread Trimming p. 89 12 Show Grid with Axes p. 20
5 Realistic View Settings p. 89 13 Snap to Grid p. 20
6 Sewing Order p. 92 14 Grid Spacing p. 20
7 Stitch Simulator p. 90 15 Ruler p. 20
8 Attributes Setting p. 36 16 Guideline p. 21
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No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 9 Text Outline Sew Type p. 128
2 Text Tools p. 117 10 Region color p. 128
3 Font p. 118 11 Text Body Sew Type p. 128
4 Text Size p. 120 12 Edit Text p. 118
5 Font Filter p. 119 13 Convert to Blocks p. 126
6 Font Filter Settings p. 119 14 Convert to Stitches p. 81
7 TrueType Font Attribute Setting p. 121 15 Convert to Outline p. 127
8 Line color p. 128
■ Outline tab (Shapes (Outline))
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 7 Pencil (Open Curve) p. 73
2 Closed Straight Line p. 73 8 Line color p. 75
3 Closed Curve p. 73 9 Line sew type p. 75
4 Pencil (Closed Curve) p. 73 10 Region color p. 75
5 Open Straight Line p. 73 11 Region sew type p. 75
6 Open Curve p. 73
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No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 4 Line sew type p. 75
2 Edge radius p. 71 5 Region color p. 75
3 Line color p. 75 6 Region sew type p. 75
■ Manual Punch tab (Shapes (Manual Punch))
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 5 Feed p. 218
2 Straight Block p. 218 6 Region color p. 75
3 Curved Block p. 218 7 Block sew type p. 75
4 Running p. 218
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No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 9 Line color p. 75
2 Split Outline p. 50 10 Line sew type p. 75
3 Add Direction Line p. 60 11 Region color p. 75
4 Delete Direction Line p. 61 12 Region sew type p. 75
5 Reverse Direction Line p. 61 13 Convert Region to Line p. 53
6 Edit Point p. 80 14 Convert to Stitches p. 81
7 Delete Point p. 77 15 Create Offset Lines p. 52
8 Split at Point p. 77 16 Create Floral Pattern p. 50
■ Stitches tab (Stitches)
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 5 Split at Point p. 83
2 Split Stitch Data p. 84 6 Convert to Blocks p. 85
3 Change Color p. 81 7 Convert to Outline p. 86
4 Divide by Color p. 85
■ Hoop Settings tab
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 3 Design Settings —
2 Move Sections p. 202
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■ ScanNCut tab
No. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference
1 Select Tools p. 39 3 Import p. 243
2 Export p. 243 4 Login/Logout p. 240
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Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design
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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 11\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.
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].
1 To draw a shape, select a Shapes tool, and
then drag the pointer in the Design Page to
draw the shape.
Specify the sew types for the shape on the
[Shapes] tab, and the thread colors on the
[Shapes] tab or the [Color] pane.
1 Shapes tools
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(D) Click [LIME GREEN].
If the desired color is not displayed, move
the scroll bar until it appears.
b
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 57
(E) Click the [Line sew type] selector, and
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
then select [Zigzag Stitch].
1 Draw the stem.
(A) Click the [Home] tab.
(B) Click [Shapes] in the [Tools] group, and
then click .
(C) Click the [Color] tab to display the color
palette.
(F) Click the start point 1, and then double-
click the end point 2.
b
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.
(C) Select [BS_shapes27.pes], and then
click [Import].
b
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.
(C) Release the mouse button.
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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.
b
• 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 43.
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].
b
To move an object horizontally, hold down the
<Shift> key while dragging the object.
4 Align the leaves on the left and right sides.
(C) Click the [Shapes] tab.
(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
c
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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
b.
(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.
(D) Select [YELLOW] in the color palette as
the line color and [Zigzag Stitch] as the
sew type
a.
(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.
(A) Click the [Import] tab.
(B) Select [BS_shapes01.pes], and then
click [Import].
a
If the <Shift> key is held down while a handle is
dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from
the center of the pattern.
(C) Click the [Shapes] tab.
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
b.
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b
4 Specify hole sewing.
(A) Click the [Home] tab.
(B) Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit]
group, and then click [Set hole sewing].
a
Hole sewing cannot be applied if one of the
patterns is not completely enclosed within the
other pattern.
cc "Hole sewing" on page 47.
(B) Select [BS_shapes13.pes], and then
click [Import].
(C) Click the [Shapes] tab.
(D) Select [CLAY BROWN] in the color
palette as the line color and [Zigzag
Stitch] as the sew type
a.
Step 4 Applying a pattern to
stitching
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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(C)
(B)
(D)
(A)
(E)
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2 Specify the sewing attributes.
(F) Select [net4], and then click [OK].
(A) Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab.
If the [Sewing Attributes] pane is not
displayed, click the [View] tab, then
[Attributes], then [Sewing Attributes].
(G) Type "7.6" to specify the pattern size.
1 The selected pattern is displayed.
1 The effects of the specified settings can be
previewed. This preview can be displayed/
hidden by clicking the Show Hint/Hide Hint
button.
2 Click this button to return the attribute to its
default setting.
(B) There are two display modes for the
[Sewing Attributes] pane. For this
example, we will specify settings in
Beginner mode.
(C) In the [Density] box, type "5.0".
(D) In the [Direction] section, drag the red
arrow to 90°. Otherwise, type "90".
(E) Click in the [Programmable fill]
section.
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(A)
(B)
b
• 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 64
Step 5 Editing points and
modifying shapes
Now, we will delete one corner from the pentagon to
create a flowerpot.
1 Drag the handle to adjust the flowerpot to the
desired size.
Drag the flowerpot to adjust its position.
2 Delete a point.
(A) Click the [Home] tab.
(B) Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and
then click .
(C) Click the shape for the flowerpot.
The points in the shape appear.
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(D)
(C)
(D) Right-click the top point to be deleted, and
then click [Delete].
The point is deleted to form a trapezoid.
If you want save or export
cc For details on saving embroidery
patterns, refer to "Saving" on page 107.
For details on transferring designs to an
embroidery machine, refer to
"Transferring Embroidery Designs to
Machines" on page 222.
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Editing Embroidery Designs
Selecting patterns
■ Selecting all embroidery patterns
1 Click the [Home] tab.
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click in the [Select] group.
3 Click the pattern.
1 Rotation handle
2 Handles
b
• If is not displayed in the [Select] group,
click the arrow at the bottom of the button, and
then click .
• The status bar shows the dimensions (width and
height) of the pattern.
4 To select an additional pattern, hold down the
<Ctrl> key and click the other pattern.
b
• You can also select patterns by dragging the
pointer across the pattern.
•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 <Ctrl> key
while clicking the pattern.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click [Select All].
b
• All patterns can also be selected by pressing the
shortcut keys <Ctrl> + <A>.
• Locked embroidery patterns cannot be selected.
cc "Locking embroidery patterns" on page 97
Moving patterns
■ Moving manually
Drag the selected pattern(s) to the desired location.
b
• To move the pattern horizontally or vertically,
hold down the <Shift> key while dragging it.
• Pressing the arrow keys moves the selected
pattern.
• Holding down the <Ctrl> key and dragging the
pattern creates a duplicate of the pattern at the
destination.
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■ Moving embroidery patterns to
the center
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, and then
click [Move to Center].
1 Top
■ Aligning embroidery patterns
1 Select the patterns, and then click the [Home]
tab.
2 Middle
3 Bottom
4 Left
5 Center
6 Right
2 Click [Arrange] in the [Edit] group, and then
click the desired command under [Horizontal]
or [Vertical].
Scaling patterns
■ Scaling manually
The selected patterns are aligned as
shown below.
1 Select the pattern(s).
1 Handles
2 Drag the handle to adjust the selected
pattern(s) to the desired size.
a
We recommend not scaling patterns imported from
original cards.
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c
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b
1
• 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.
• When scaling stitch patterns, the number of
stitches remains the same, resulting in a loss of
quality. To maintain the density and fill pattern of
the embroidery pattern, hold down the <Ctrl>
key while scaling. Even stitch patterns with a
non-uniform stitch density and needle drop point
pattern can be scaled while maintaining the
density and fill pattern.
cc "Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns" on
page 363.
Editing Embroidery Designs
b To change the width and height
proportionally, select the [Maintain
aspect ratio] check box.
c To resize the selected pattern while
maintaining the original density and fill
pattern, select the [Keep density and fill
pattern] check box.
b
The [Keep density and fill pattern] check box is
available only if stitch pattern is selected.
cc "Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns" on
page 363
Rotating patterns
■ Rotating manually
■ Scaling numerically
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
1 Select the pattern(s).
2 Drag the rotation handle.
2 Click [Size] in the [Edit] group.
3 Specify the size, and then click [OK].
a The shape of pointer changes to
b Rotate
1 Rotation handle
b
To rotate the pattern in 15° increments, hold down
the <Shift> key while dragging the handle.
a Select the whether the width and height
will be set as a percentage (%) or a
dimension (millimeters or inches). Set the
width and height.
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■ Rotating numerically
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Rotate/Flip] in the [Edit] group, and
then click [Rotate].
Flipping patterns
horizontally or vertically
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Rotate/Flip] in the [Edit] group, and
then click [Flip Vertically] or [Flip
Horizontally].
b
Click [Rotate Right] or [Rotate Left] in the [Edit]
group to rotate the pattern 90° clockwise or
counterclockwise.
3 Type or select the rotation angle. Click [OK].
b
An angle can also be selected by dragging in
the [Rotate] dialog box.
a
Some patterns imported from original cards cannot
be flipped.
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Arrange Copies
■ Using the Circle Copy tool
a
It may not be possible to create mirror copies of
some embroidery data read from original cards.
■ Using the Mirror Copy tool
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Arrange Copy] in the [Clipboard]
group, and then click [Circle Copy].
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Arrange Copy] in the [Clipboard]
group, and then click [Vertical Mirror Copy],
[Horizontal Mirror Copy] or [Four-Way
Mirror Copy].
3 Move the pointer, and then click when the
patterns are arranged as desired.
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a
b
3 Specify the pattern arrangement and spacing.
a Select the desired arrangement.
b Select how the pattern arrangement will
be specified.
Select [Number] to specify the number of
patterns to be arranged.
Select [Spacing] to specify the spacing
between the patterns.
The higher the value, the wider the
patterns are spaced from each other.
5 Move the pointer to select the desired angle.
4 Drag the pointer to draw a circle or an oval.
b
• To draw a circle, hold down the <Shift> key
while dragging the pointer.
• To redraw the ellipse, right-click the Design
Page to return to before the ellipse was drawn.
• After drawing a circle or ellipse, hold down the
<Ctrl> key while dragging the pointer to move,
rotate or enlarge/reduce the shape.
Rotating the line changes the orientation of
the patterns.
b
• To rotate the line in 15° increments, hold down
the <Shift> key while moving the pointer.
The angle of the line appears in the status bar.
• While changing the orientation by moving the
pointer, the pattern arrangement and spacing
can still be changed in the [Circle Copy] dialog
box.
6 Click to finish the copies.
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■ Using the Matrix Copy tool
4 Click in the Design Page, and then move the
pointer.
A rectangle and the patterns that can be
arranged within it appear as dotted lines.
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Arrange Copy] in the [Clipboard]
group, and then click [Matrix Copy].
b
• To redraw the rectangle, right-click the Design
Page to return to before the rectangle was
drawn.
• While resizing the rectangle by moving the
pointer, the pattern spacing can still be changed
in the [Matrix Copy] dialog box.
3 Specify the spacing between patterns. The
higher the value, the wider the patterns are
spaced from each other.
b
To overlap the patterns, specify a negative value
number.
5 Click to finish the copies.
■ Merging patterns
Overlapping shape patterns arranged using
[Vertical Mirror Copy], [Horizontal Mirror Copy],
[Four-Way Mirror Copy], [Circle Copy] or [Matrix
Copy] can be merged. When the following message
appears, click [Yes].
cc The shape patterns are merged.
b
Patterns may not merge under certain conditions.
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a
■ Optimizing the sewing order
(color sort)
Before using an [Arrange Copy] tool, optimizing the
sewing order adjusts the sewing order of the
patterns created with the [Arrange Copy] tool in
order to reduce the number of thread color changes.
[Optimize Sewing
Order] not selected
[Optimize Sewing
Order] selected
Adding a decorative
pattern
A decorative pattern can be added to selected
embroidery pattern.
1 Select the pattern(s).
2 Display the [Import] pane, and select
[Decorative Pattern] from the [From]
selector.
3 Select a category from the [Category]
selector, select the desired decorative pattern
from the list, and then click [Decorative
Import].
The sewing order is the
order in which patterns
are created.
Patterns will be sewn so
that those with the same
thread colors will be
connected.
1 Select the pattern(s), and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Arrange Copy] in the [Clipboard]
group, and then click [Optimize Sewing
Order] so that the check mark appears.
3 Perform the Arrange Copy operation.
a Maintain aspect ratio
When the check box is selected
The original height-to-width proportion of
the added decorative pattern is
maintained.
When the check box is cleared
The height-to-width proportion of the
decorative pattern changes with the
height-to-width proportion of the selected
embroidery pattern.
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2
■ Ungrouping patterns
b
If no pattern is selected, the button will appear as
the [Import] button. Clicking this button will import
the decorative pattern at its standard size.
1 Select grouped patterns, and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Group] in the [Edit] group, and then
click [UnGroup].
Grouping/Ungrouping
embroidery patterns
■ Grouping patterns
1 Select several patterns, and then click the
[Home] tab.
2 Click [Group] in the [Edit] group, and then
click [Group].
■ Editing grouped patterns
individually
Even after patterns are grouped, they can be edited
individually.
1 To select a single pattern within a group, hold
down the <Alt> key while clicking the pattern.
2 Edit the pattern.
Hole sewing
By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in
overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole
sewing can be set only when one region completely
encloses another.
Embroidery patterns created with the Shapes tools
can be selected to set hole sewing.
Hole sewing not set Hole sewing set
1 Sewn twice
2 Sewn once
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2
1 Select a pair of patterns, for example, a star
included in a pentagon.
While holding down the <Ctrl> key, click the
star, then the pentagon.
■ Canceling hole sewing
1 Select a pattern that has been set for hole
sewing.
2 Click the [Home] tab.
3 Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Cancel hole sewing].
1 Valid
2 Invalid
Changing shapes of
a
Hole sewing cannot be specified with the following
shape patterns.
• Patterns with an intersecting outline.
• Patterns with multiple sewing direction lines.
overlapped patterns
Embroidery patterns created with the Shapes tools
can be selected to remove overlapping regions or to
be merged.
2 Click the [Home] tab.
3 Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Set hole sewing].
b
To see better what the hole sewing setting does,
preview the patterns before and after setting hole
sewing.
cc "Stitch View" on page 88
■ Removing overlapping
Overlapped patterns can be set so that the
overlapping region is removed.
1 While holding down the <Ctrl> key, click two
or more overlapped patterns to select them.
2 Click the [Home] tab.
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3 Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Remove Overlap].
■ Merging
Overlapped pattern can be merged together.
The color and sew type of the last pattern
drawn (topmost pattern) is applied to the
merged pattern.
1 While holding down the <Ctrl> key, click two
• When partially overlapped
or more overlapped patterns to select them.
2 Click the [Home] tab.
3 Click [Modify Overlap] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Merge].
• When enclosed
: First pattern in the sewing order
: Second pattern in the sewing order
: Third pattern in the sewing order
If this cannot be applied to the selected
patterns, an error message appears.
• When partially overlapped
b
After removing or merging an overlapping region
of patterns with sewing directions specified, the
sewing direction returns to the uniform default
direction.
cc "Specifying the straight sewing direction" on
page 59
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Splitting Shape pattern
b
To remove the last point that was entered, rightclick the mouse button.
5 Double-click in the Design Page to specify the
section to be split off.
a
• Only closed patterns with no intersecting lines
can be split. The pattern shown below cannot be
split.
1 Select a shape pattern, and then click the
[Shapes] tab.
cc "Shape pattern" on page 10
2 Click [Split Outline] in the [Tools] group to
select the [Split Outline] tool.
If the design contains overlapping patterns,
the selected pattern will appear in front of
the others. All patterns other than the
selected pattern will appear in gray.
• The inside pattern with hole sewing applied
cannot be split.
• If the enclosing line that was drawn intersects
itself, the section cannot be split off, and a
message appears.
• After splitting a pattern with fit text to outline
applied, fit text to outline will be canceled.
• If the entered patterns are not in the desired
sewing order, change it in the [Sewing Order]
pane.
cc "Sewing order optimization" on page 94, and
"Changing colors" on page 96
cc "Checking and Editing the Sewing Order" on
page 92
3 Click in the Design Page at the point where
you want to start drawing the enclosing lines.
4 Continue clicking in the Design Page to
specify each corner of the enclosure around
the area to be cut off.
Creating a floral pattern
Line stitching in a floral pattern can be created
based on the selected shape.
1 Draw a shape, and then select it.
a
Be sure to select a closed line.
cc "Changing the attributes of line ends" on
page 74
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
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3 Click [Create Floral Pattern] in the [Edit]
group.
2 Click the desired pattern, and then click [OK].
■ Detailed mode
■ Basic mode
1 Drag the [Density] slider to adjust the pattern.
More detailed settings can be specified in Detail
mode.
1 Click [To detailed mode] in the [Floral
Pattern] dialog box.
2 Drag the [Density] slider and the [Pattern]
slider to adjust the pattern.
Density 3, Pattern 251 Density 10, Pattern 251
Density 6, Pattern 251 Density 6, Pattern 0
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3 After the pattern has been adjusted as
desired, click [OK].
b
The running stitch is specified for the floral line
pattern.
3 Click [Create Offset Lines] in the [Edit]
group.
4 Specify the desired settings for the offset line
pattern, and then click [OK].
Creating an offset line
pattern
Line stitching in a concentric pattern can be created
based on the selected shape.
1 Draw a shape, and then select it.
a
Be sure to select one closed line.
cc "Changing the attributes of line ends" on
page 74
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
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Offset Direction
Outward Inward
Converting region
stitching to line stitching
The stitching in regions can be converted to line
stitching.
1 Draw a shape, and then select it.
Spacing
1 mm 5 mm
Offset Line Count
1 line 5 lines
2 Click [Convert Region to Line] in the [Edit]
group on the [Shapes] tab.
Rounded Corners
Check box selected. Check box cleared.
The region sew types change to [Running
Stitch].
3 Select the desired line sew type.
For this example, select [Chain Stitch].
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b
c
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c
d
e
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a
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c
d
e
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Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types
for Lines and Regions
Setting the thread color
The [Sew] group in the [Shapes] tab allows you to
set the thread color of shapes.
1 Line color
2 Region color
■ Color
Click the [Color] button, and then select the desired
color from the list of thread colors.
Palette mode
List mode
■ Color pane
a Thread brand name or name of user
thread chart and its thread color list:
Displays the brand name and its thread
color chart for the currently selected
pattern.
b Colors Used
Displays all thread colors being used in
the embroidery design.
c Show Color Palette
Click to display the [Color] pane.
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bedf
cag
a Select the type of stitching ([Line] or
[Region]) to display the corresponding
colors being used.
2 Click the [Color] tab, select the [Gradation]
check box, and then click [Pattern].
Line
Line color
Region
Region color
b Select the check box to apply gradation/
blending. Click the [Pattern] button to
specify a gradation/blending pattern.
(Only available when a shape pattern is
selected)
cc "Creating a gradation/blending" on
page 55
c From the [Thread Chart] selector, select
3 Specify the desired settings in the [Gradation
Pattern Setting] dialog box, and then click
[OK].
a thread brand or your user thread chart.
d From the list of thread colors, select the
desired color.
e Click to switch the mode.
f Displays all thread colors being used in
the embroidery design. When an
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.
■ Creating a gradation/blending
The density of one or two colors can be adjusted at
various locations to create a custom gradation
pattern.
a To change the thread color, click .
Select a color in the [Thread Color]
dialog box that appeared, and then click
[OK].
b To select a preset gradation pattern, click
the desired pattern under [Select
pattern].
c Move the sliders to adjust the density of
the gradation pattern.
The overall density of the gradation can
be adjusted with the [Max] and [Min]
sliders.
Drag the [Max] slider to adjust the
maximum value and the [Min] slider for
the minimum value. The values between
1 Select an embroidery pattern with region
sewing specified.
the maximum and minimum are
automatically adjusted.
d To blend two colors, select the [Blend]
check box, and then click . Select a
color in the [Thread Color] dialog box
that appeared, and then click [OK].
e The preview area shows the setting
changes that you make.
f Specify the density.
g Specify a direction, or drag the red arrow
to adjust it.
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a
b
d
c
■ Special colors
b
• Gradation/blending can be specified if satin
stitches, fill stitches or programmable fill stitches
have been selected for the region sewing and
[Manual straight line] has been selected as the
sewing direction.
• If the [Blend] check box is cleared, the
gradation settings are applied to the remaining
color.
• Gradation/blending can also be specified under
[Density] when the [Sewing Attributes] pane
is displayed in Expert mode.
a NOT DEFINED
If you want to be able to manually select
the color for a monochrome pattern, you
can select [NOT DEFINED].
Colors for creating appliqués:
You can create appliqués using the
following three special colors.
b APPLIQUE MATERIAL
marks the outline of the region to cut from
the appliqué material.
c APPLIQUE POSITION
marks the position on the backing
material where the appliqué must be
sewn.
d APPLIQUE
sews the appliqué on the backing
material.
b
By using the Applique Wizard, appliqués can
easily be created.
cc "Tutorial 9-1: Creating Appliqués" on
page 179
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a
Setting the sew type
■ Region sew types
The [Sew] group in the [Shapes] tab allows you to
set the sew type.
1 Line sew type selector
2 Region sew type selector
■ Line sew types
1 "Zigzag Stitch" on page 382
2 "Running Stitch" on page 382
3 "Triple Stitch" on page 382
4 "Motif Stitch" on page 383
5 "Stem Stitch" on page 384
6 "Candlewicking Stitch" on page 384
7 "E/V Stitch" on page 385
8 "Chain Stitch" on page 386
9 "Cutting" on page 386
The sew type for lines in shapes and text can be
selected in the [Line sew type] selector.
Click the [Line sew type] selector, and then select
the desired sew type.
a Not Sewn (Line)
Select this setting to turn off line sewing
(line will not be sewn).
b Cutting
Select this setting to specify the line as a
cutting line in a cutwork pattern.
cc "Practical use of Satin Stitch and Cutting
Line" on page 186
cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 64
"Line sewing attributes" on page 382
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1 "Satin Stitch" on page 388
2 "Fill Stitch" on page 390
3 "Programmable Fill Stitch (Prog. Fill Stitch)" on
page 391
4 "Piping Stitch" on page 394
5 "Motif Stitch" on page 395
6 "Cross Stitch" on page 396
7 "Concentric Circle Stitch, Radial Stitch and
Spiral Stitch" on page 396
8 "Flexible Spiral Stitch" on page 396
9 "Stippling Stitch" on page 397
0 "Net Fill Stitch" on page 397
A "Zigzag Net Fill Stitch" on page 398
B "Decorative Fill Stitch" on page 399
The sew type for regions in shapes, and text can be
selected in the [Region sew type] selector.
Click the [Region sew type] selector, and then
select the desired sew type.
The available region sew types differ
depending on whether a shape pattern or
text pattern is selected.
a Not Sewn (Region)
Select this setting to turn off region
sewing (region will not be sewn).
cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on
page 64
"Region sewing attributes" on page 388
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Moving entry/exit points,
the center point and stitch
pattern reference point
■ Moving the entry/exit points
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click to select the Select Entry/Exit Point
tool.
The codes that appear indicate the following.
L: Line sewing R: Region sewing
1: Entry point 2: Exit point
This is the entry (or exit) point for the
next (or previous) pattern that is
connected to the exit (or entry) point of
the currently selected pattern.
This point is connected to the entry/exit
point with the same code in the
currently selected pattern. In this
example, R1 in the currently selected
pattern and R1 in the previous pattern
are connected.
4 Drag the arrow for the point to the desired
location on the outline.
3 Click the object.
A dotted line appears between the entry (or
exit) point being moved and the cross
indicating the exit (or entry) point of the
previous (or next) pattern.
This is the entry point for the outline
stitching. The previous pattern is
connected to this point.
This is the exit point for the outline
stitching. Stitching continues from this
point to the next pattern.
This is the entry point for the inside
region stitching. The previous pattern is
connected to this point.
This is the exit point for the inside
region stitching. Stitching continues
from this point to the next pattern.
b
• If the outline or the inside region are set to not be
sewn, the corresponding point does not appear.
• The entry and exit points can be checked in the
[Sewing Order] pane. Select the Select Entry/
Exit Point tool, and then click a frame in the
[Sewing Order] pane. The entry and exit points
of the selected pattern appear.
• In this case, finish the operation by clicking a
blank area in the [Sewing Order] pane.
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1
4 Drag the handle to the desired location.
a
Only entry and exit points for patterns created with
the Shapes tool can be edited. Stitch patterns or
patterns created with the Text tools cannot be
edited.
■ Moving the center point and stitch
pattern reference point
The center point and reference point for arranging
the stitch pattern can be repositioned for a more
decorative effect.
Center Point (Radial
Stitch)
1 Handle
Specifying the straight
Stitch pattern reference
point (Motif Fill Stitch)
sewing direction
b
• Regions with the concentric circle stitch, radial
stitch or flexible spiral stitch specified have a
center point.
• Regions with the prog. fill stitch, motif stitch,
cross stitch, net fill stitch, zigzag net fill stitch or
decorative fill stitch specified have a stitch
pattern reference point.
1 Click the [Home] tab.
When the Outline tools, Rectangle/Circle/Arc tools
or Shapes tools are used, shapes with a single
sewing direction will be created. When the Manual
Punch tools are used, shapes with multiple sewing
directions are created.
The sewing direction is indicated by a sewing
direction line (red arrow). These lines can be edited
by moving the end points, or new sewing direction
lines can be added.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click .
3 Click a region with the concentric circle stitch,
radial stitch, prog. fill stitch, motif stitch, cross
stitch, net fill stitch or zigzag net fill stitch
specified.
Center Point (Radial
Stitch)
1 Handle
Stitch pattern reference
point (Motif Fill Stitch)
These settings can be adjusted for regions with the
satin stitch, fill stitch, prog. fill stitch, piping stitch or
motif stitch specified.
a
This feature can be used when [Direction] in the
[Sewing Attributes] pane is set to [Manual
straight line] (default setting).
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1
1
■ Specifying multiple sewing
directions
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click to select the Select Point tool.
b
• Specify the sewing direction lines as described
below.
Position both end points outside of the pattern.
Only the lines can be positioned over the
pattern.
When specifying multiple sewing direction
lines, they must not intersect within the
pattern.
• Sewing direction lines specified in any way other
than described above will not be added.
a
3 Click a shape pattern.
The sewing direction lines appear.
4 Click the [Shapes] tab.
5 Click [Add Direction Line] in the [Sewing
Direction Line] group.
If hole sewing has been applied, sewing direction
lines cannot be added.
■ Changing the sewing angle
1 Select the Select Point tool.
6 Click the point for one end of the sewing
direction line being added, and then click the
point for the other end.
2 Click a shape pattern, and then click an empty
square or empty triangle on the sewing
direction line to select the point.
3 Drag the point to the new location.
1 Selected point
b
The sewing angle can also be set to a specific
direction (one sewing direction line) with the
settings under [Direction] in the [Sewing
Attributes] pane.
cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 64
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■ Reversing the sewing direction
1 Select the Select Point tool.
2 Click a shape pattern.
3 Click the [Shapes] tab.
4 Click [Reverse Direction Line] in the
[Sewing Direction Line] group.
■ Deleting sewing direction lines
1 Select the Select Point tool.
2 Click a shape pattern, and then click an empty
square or empty triangle on the sewing
direction line to select the point.
3 Click the [Shapes] tab.
4 Click [Delete Direction Line] in the [Sewing
Direction Line] group, and then click [Delete
Selected Line] or [Delete Lines Not
Selected].
If there are multiple sewing direction lines, all
lines will be reversed.
Delete Selected Line
Click this command to delete the selected
sewing direction line. Otherwise, press the
<Delete> key to delete the sewing direction.
Delete Lines Not Selected
Click this command to delete all sewing
direction lines except the currently selected
one. The sewing direction will become
uniform.
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■ Sample patterns with sewing
directions changed
When the sewing direction is changed, the pattern
stitching changes as shown below.
Sewing direction Satin Stitch
Specifying the curved
sewing direction (round
fill)
■ Specifying curved sewing
direction line
a
• This feature can be used when [Direction] in
the [Sewing Attributes] pane is set to [Manual
curve].
• A curved sewing direction line can be specified
if fill stitches, programmable fill stitches, piping
stitches or motif stitches have been selected.
1 Default
Fill Stitch Programmable Fill Stitch
(Prog. Fill Stitch)
1 Click a shape pattern.
In this example, the motif stitch is selected for
the region sew type.
Piping Stitch Motif Stitch
The sewing direction is also changed when the
pattern size and shape are changed.
2 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab, and then
click [To Expert mode].
cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on
page 64
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3 In the [Region sew] section, select [Manual
curve] under [Direction].
The sewing direction line becomes curved.
■ Sample patterns with sewing
directions changed
When the sewing direction is changed, the pattern
stitching changes as shown below.
Sewing direction Fill Stitch
Programmable Fill Stitch Motif Stitch
(Prog. Fill Stitch)
4 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click .
5 Drag a selected point to adjust the curved line.
To add a point, click on the curved line.
The sewing direction is also changed when the
pattern size and shape are changed.
b
• To remove a point at either end or along the
path, select [Delete Point].
• A point at either end of the line or on the outline
of the shape pattern cannot be deleted.
• Only one curved sewing direction line can be
specified.
• Complex curved sewing direction lines that twist
cannot be specified.
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a a
b dc b dc
e
1
1
Specifying sewing
attributes
1 Select an embroidery pattern, a Shapes tool
or a Text tool.
2 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab.
Beginner mode Expert mode
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.
cc For details on the different sewing
attributes and settings, refer to "Line
sewing attributes" on page 382 and
"Region sewing attributes" on page 388.
b
Frequently used sewing attributes can be saved.
cc For details, refer to "Saving the settings in a
list" on page 213
Copying sewing attributes
The thread colors, sew types and sewing attributes
can be copied from one pattern and pasted onto
another to apply the same settings to the pattern.
1 Original
1 Select the shape pattern or text pattern whose
a Click to return to the default setting.
b Click to switch the attributes between
those for Beginner mode and those for
Expert mode.
c Click to load/save the sewing settings.
d Click to switch between displaying and
hiding the hint view.
e Hint view
With each change in the settings, a
preview of the stitching can be checked
here. By moving the pointer over each
setting, a preview of the setting can be
displayed.
settings are to be copied, and then press the
shortcut keys <Ctrl> + <C> to copy.
2 Select the shape pattern or text pattern where
the settings are to be pasted, and then click
the [Home] tab.
cc "Shape pattern" on page 10
3 Click [Paste] in the [Clipboard] group, and
then click [Paste Attributes].
b
The sewing attributes displayed in the dialog box
depend on the selected sew type.
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1
2
2
■ Copying only specific attributes
Specific attributes, such as the line thread color, can
be copied and pasted onto another pattern.
1 Select the shape pattern or text pattern whose
settings are to be copied, and then press the
shortcut keys <Ctrl> + <C> to copy.
2 Select the shape pattern or text pattern where
the settings are to be pasted, and then click
the [Home] tab.
3 Click [Paste] in the [Clipboard] group, and
then click [Paste Selected Attributes].
b
• When copying attributes from a shape, text,
monogram or small text pattern and pasting
them to a pattern of a different type, only the
colors will be pasted. The sew types and sewing
attributes cannot be pasted.
1 Original
2 Target
• When copying a text pattern with different
sewing attributes applied to each character, the
sewing attributes of the first character will be
copied.
a
This function cannot be used with stitch patterns.
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2
4 Select the check boxes of the attributes to be
pasted, and then click [Paste].
Embossing/Engraving
Multiple shape patterns can be selected to create an
engraved/embossed effect.
1 Top
2 Bottom
1 Draw a shape.
In this example, the fill stitch is selected for
region sewing.
2 Draw a shape overlapping the shape drawn in
step 1.
3 Select the two shapes, and then click the
[Home] tab.
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Example: When the [Engraved Line] command
is selected
4 Click [Stamp/Emboss] in the [Edit] group,
and then click the desired command under
[Convert from Outline].
a
• These commands can only be used with shape
pattern.
• The bottom shape pattern must have one of the
following sew types specified for region sewing.
Satin Stitch
Fill Stitch
Programmable Fill Stitch (Prog. Fill Stitch)
• In order to use the [Engraved Line] command,
[Line sew type] for the shape pattern must be
set to any setting other than [Not Sewn (Line)].
In order to use the [Engraved Region] or
[Embossed Region] commands, [Region sew
type] for the shape pattern must be set to any
setting other than [Not Sewn (Region)].
Applying and editing
stamps
Engraved Line
The bottom shape is engraved with the
outline of the shape on top.
You can create engraved/embossed effects by
stamping stamp patterns into a shape. This appears
as stitching sewn in different directions.
■ Applying a stamp
Engraved Region
An engraving is made in the bottom
shape from the shape on top.
For best result, select [Satin Stitch] for
region sewing of the bottom shape.
Embossed Region
An embossing is made in the bottom
shape from the shape on top.
For best result, select [Fill Stitch] for
region sewing of the bottom shape.
1 Draw a shape.
2 Click the [Home] tab.
b
This effect can be edited with the Edit Stamp tool.
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abcd
1
2
3 Click [Stamp/Emboss] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Input Stamp Tool].
b
• Stamps can be applied to regions of shape
pattern that have the satin stitch, fill stitch and
programmable fill stitch specified.
• Using Programmable Stitch Creator, you can
edit stamp pattern that have been provided or
you can create your own.
cc "Programmable Stitch Creator" on page 296
■ Editing a stamp
4 Select a stamp pattern (.pas file with stamp
settings applied).
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Stamp/Emboss] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Edit Stamp Tool].
a Select a stamp pattern.
b Specify the size of the stamp pattern.
c Specify the direction of the stamp pattern.
d To select a different folder, click .
b
Engraving and embossing stamp settings appear
as red- and blue-filled areas.
5 Click the shape pattern drawn in step 1 to
select it.
"Marching lines" appear around the
selected shape pattern.
6 Click the desired locations within the shape
pattern.
You can preview the effect of the created
stamp in Realistic View.
3 Click the shape pattern with the stamp.
"Marching lines" appear around the
selected shape pattern.
4 Click the stamp.
1 Rotation handle
2 Scale handles
b
• Only one stamp can be selected at a time.
• To enlarge the stamp, drag a scale handle.
• To rotate the stamp, drag the rotation handle.
• To delete the stamp, press the <Delete> key.
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5 Edit the stamp.
• To change the stamp pattern, select a
different pattern, and then click [Apply].
b
• If the size of a shape pattern is changed, the size
of the stamp does not change. Be sure to check
the stamp after editing a shape pattern.
• If a shape pattern containing a stamp is edited,
be sure to check the stamp after editing is
finished.
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Drawing Shapes
12
34 5
6
7
Drawing Shapes
Drawing rectangle, circle
■ //
or arc shape
Drag the pointer in the Design Page.
1 Rectangle
2 Rectangle with rounded corners
3 Circle
4 Oval
5 Arc
6 Fan shape
7 Arc & string
: Rectangle
: Circle or Oval
: Rectangle with rounded corners
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Shapes] in the [Tools] group, and then
click a tool icon under [Rectangle]/[Circle]/
[Arc] to select the desired [Rectangle]/
[Circle]/[Arc] tool.
b
To draw a circle or square, hold down the <Shift>
key while dragging the pointer.
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1
2
3
1 Proceed as you would to draw a circle or an
b
Rectangles with rounded corners
To change the radius of the corners, click the
[Edge radius] selector in the [Outline] tab. Then,
type the desired radius, or select the desired
value.
Specify the radius of the corners before drawing
the rectangle. The setting cannot be changed after
the rectangle has been drawn.
oval.
A radial line appears on the oval when the
mouse button is released.
2 Move the pointer to the start point of the arc,
and then click.
The radial line disappears.
Example 1
Edge radius: 0.0 mm
3 Move the pointer until the arc/arc & string/fan
has the desired shape, and then click.
Example 2
Edge radius: 20.0 mm
■ //
: Arc & String
: Arc
: Fan
b
Dragging the pointer while holding down the
<Shift> key moves it in 15° increments. The
current angle is shown in the status bar.
Arc & String
1 Click at start point.
2 Move to end point.
3 Click at end point.
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231
2
3
Arc
b
• You can change the color and sew type either
before or after drawing the shape.
cc "Setting the sew type" on page 57
• You can also use the settings in the [Sewing
Attributes] pane to define other attributes of the
shape before or after drawing the shape.
cc "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 64
Drawing various shape
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Shapes] in the [Tools] group, and then
click a tool icon under [Shapes] to select the
desired Shapes tool.
1 Click at start point.
2 Move to end point.
3 Click at end point.
Fan
1 Click at start point.
2 Move to end point.
3 Click at end point.
3 Drag the pointer in the Design Page.
b
• To draw the shape while maintaining the original
height-to-width proportion, hold down the
<Shift> key while dragging the pointer.
• Various sample shape patterns are available in
the [Import] pane when [Outline Shapes] is
selected in the [From] selector and [Basic
Shapes] is selected in the [Category] selector.
cc "Using the Import pane" on page 15
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2
34
1
2
56
Drawing outlines (straight
3 Click in the Design Page or drag the pointer to
draw the line.
lines and curves)
b
The shortcut keys are available only after an
Outline tool has been selected.
■ Straight lines/curves
1 Click in the Design Page to specify the start
point.
1 Start point
2 End point
3 Open line
4 Closed line
5 Open curve
6 Closed curve
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Shapes] in the [Tools] group, and then
click a tool icon under [Outline] to select the
desired Outline tool.
2 Click in the Design Page to specify the next
point.
The dotted lines change to solid lines.
b
• To remove the last point that was entered, rightclick the mouse button, or press the
<BackSpace> key.
• The Curve tool is used in the same way.
: Click points to draw a closed line
constructed of straight lines.
(Shortcut key: <Z>)
: Click points to draw a closed curve.
(Shortcut key: <X>)
: Drag the pointer to draw a closed
freehand curve.
: Click points to draw an open line
constructed of straight lines.
(Shortcut key: <Z>)
: Click points to draw an open curve.
(Shortcut key: <X>)
: Drag the pointer to draw an open
freehand curve.
3 Continue clicking to specify every point, and
then double-click the last point, or press the
<Enter> key.
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b
• You can freely switch between the different line
types either by clicking a different button or by
pressing the shortcut key.
• When drawing a straight line, hold down the
<Shift> key while moving the pointer to draw
vertically or horizontally.
• Even after the pattern is drawn, you can change
the attributes of line ends.
cc "Changing the attributes of line ends" on
page 74.
• Even after the pattern is drawn, you can
transform straight lines into curves and vice
versa.
cc "Transforming straight lines into curves or
curves into straight lines" on page 80.
■ Freehand lines
Changing the attributes of
line ends
After selecting a shape pattern, right-click it, and
then click [Open] or [Close] to change the line
ending.
1 Drag the pointer to draw the line.
2 Release the mouse button to finish drawing.
b
In addition, closed shape patterns can be split at
points to create open lines, or the end points of
open shape patterns can be connected to create
closed lines.
cc "Connecting points/splitting outlines (shape
patterns)" on page 77
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ac b
Embroidery attributes of
shapes
The [Shapes] tab allows you to set the embroidery
attributes (thread color and sew type).
Example: When a rectangle is selected.
a Line color/Region color
Click this button to set the thread color for
lines and regions.
For special colors:
cc "Special colors" on page 56
b Line sew type selector
All lines in a shape can be set to the same
sew type.
Use these selectors to set the sew type for
lines.
cc "Line sewing attributes" on page 382
c Region sew type selector
All regions in a shape can be set to the
same sew type.
Use these selectors to set the sew type for
regions.
cc "Region sewing attributes" on page 388
cc "Specifying Thread Colors and Sew
Types for Lines and Regions" on page 54
b
• To turn off line sewing, select [Not Sewn (Line)]
from the [Line sew type] selector.
• To turn off region sewing, select [Not Sewn
(Region)] from the [Region sew type] selector.
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Basic Layout & Editing Operations
1
2
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns
Patterns can be reshaped by moving, adding or deleting points. While creating shape patterns, a clicked
location becomes a point.
Selecting points
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click to select the [Select Point] tool.
3 Click the pattern.
Moving points
1 Select the point.
2 Drag the point to the new location.
4 To select a single point, click an empty square.
1 Selected point
b
Multiple points can be selected in any of the
following ways.
• Drag the pointer.
All points within the box are selected.
• Hold down the <Ctrl> key while clicking the
points.
To deselect a point, click the selected
point.
• Hold down the <Shift> key while pressing an
arrow key to select multiple points.
• Hold down the <Ctrl> key while pressing an
arrow key to change the point that is selected.
2 Drag
b
• To move the point of a broken line, a curve, or
stitch data horizontally or vertically, hold down
the <Shift> key while dragging it.
• A selected point can also be moved with the
arrow keys.
• Points in patterns set for hole sewing can also
be moved. However, the point cannot be moved
to cross an outline. In order to move the point in
this way, cancel hole sewing first.
• If you start dragging by clicking elsewhere on the
outline of the pattern, a new point will be inserted
or the selected point(s) will be deselected.
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2
1
Inserting points
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click to select the Select Point tool.
Connecting points/
splitting outlines (shape
patterns)
■ Splitting outlines of open shape
patterns
The outline of an open shape pattern can be split at
a point.
1 Select a point in an open shape pattern.
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
3 Click [Split at Point] in the [Edit Point] group
3 Click the pattern.
to split the line.
4 Click the outline to add a point.
1 Click
Deleting points
1 Select the point.
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
3 Click [Delete Point] in the [Edit Point] group.
Otherwise, press the <Delete> key to remove
the point.
1 Selected point
2 Delete
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■ Splitting outlines of closed shape
patterns
The closed path of a shape pattern can be split. The
closed path consists of the points that are
connected to create the shape pattern.
b
• When the outline of a closed shape pattern is
split to create an open shape pattern, region
sewing attributes can no longer be specified.
1 Select a point in a closed shape pattern.
•The [Open] command is also available to
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
3 Click [Split at Point] in the [Edit Point] group
to split the line.
change a closed shape pattern to an open
shape pattern.
cc "Changing the attributes of line ends" on
page 74
b
• If a shape pattern is split in a shape with hole
sewing applied, hole sewing will be canceled.
• If a shape pattern is split in a shape with fit text
to outline applied, fit text to outline will be
canceled.
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■ Connecting two open shape
patterns
The end points of two shape patterns can be
connected to create a single shape pattern.
1 Select an end point (entry point or exit point).
2 Press the <Alt> key.
The points that can be connected appear
as ×.
■ Connecting the two end points of
a shape pattern
The two end points of an open shape pattern can be
connected to create a closed shape pattern.
1 Select an end point (entry point or exit point).
2 Press the <Alt> key.
The other end point appears as ×.
3 While holding down the <Alt> key, drag the
b
selected point to the other end point.
The other end point of the shape pattern whose
point is selected as well as the end points (entry
points and exit points) of other shape patterns
appear as ×.
3 While holding down the <Alt> key, drag the
selected point to the other point that you want
to connect to it.
The shape of the pointer changes to ,
and a red square appears when the two
points are overlapping.
4 Release the mouse button to connect the two
points.
4 When the two points are overlapping and the
red square appears, release the mouse
button.
a
When a shape pattern is closed, its region sewing
attributes may appear.
b
The [Close] command is also available to change
an open shape pattern to a closed shape pattern.
cc "Changing the attributes of line ends" on
page 74
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1
2
Transforming straight
lines into curves or curves
into straight lines
1 Select the point.
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
Changing the curve type
1 Select a point on a curve.
2 Click the [Shapes] tab.
3 Click [Edit Point] in the [Edit Point] group,
and then click [To Smooth], [To Symmetry]
or [To Cusp].
3 Click [Edit Point] in the [Edit Point] group,
and then click [To Straight] or [To Curve].
To Smooth
1 To Curve
2 To Straight
To Symmetry
To Cusp
4 Drag the solid black handle to adjust the
shape of the line.
b
The shape can be changed by dragging the solid
black handle on either side of the point.
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Editing a Stitch Pattern
Editing a Stitch Pattern
Converting shape pattern
or text pattern to a stitch
pattern
Shape pattern or text pattern can be converted into
a stitch pattern, allowing you to make detailed
changes by modifying the position of individual
stitches.
1 Select the shape pattern, and then click the
[Shapes] tab.
b
• [Convert to Stitches] can also be used with text
pattern to convert it to stitch patterns.
• In stitch patterns, stitches appears as solid lines
( ), and jump stitches appear as dotted
lines ( ).
• If any part of grouped patterns, patterns set for
hole sewing, and text arranged on shapes is
selected, all patterns in the entire group are
converted to stitch patterns.
• Patterns that do not have stitches are deleted
when the pattern is converted to a stitch pattern.
2 Click [Convert to Stitches] in the [Edit]
group.
Selecting stitch patterns
by thread color
Hold down the <Alt> key and click the thread color
for the stitch patterns that you wish to select.
b
• The thread color can be changed when patterns
are selected using this method.
cc "Setting the thread color" on page 54
• If stitch patterns are grouped, patterns cannot be
selected by color using this method.
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Selecting stitch points of
stitch pattern
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click [Select] in the [Select] group, and then
click to select the Select Point tool.
b
• When selecting stitch points, be sure to click the
stitch point (do not click a blank area of the
Design Page), otherwise all of the selected
points will be deselected.
• If you click on a jump stitch, the points at both
ends are selected.
• Multiple stitch points can be selected in the
same way that embroidery pattern points are
selected.
cc "Selecting points" on page 76
a
Stitch points cannot be edited if the pattern is not a
3 Click the stitch pattern.
stitch pattern. The pattern can be viewed in Solid
View.
4 To select a single stitch point, click an empty
square.
■ Moving stitch points
Drag the selected stitch points to the new location.
b
Stitch points are moved in the same way that
1 Selected point
2 Unselected point
embroidery pattern points are moved.
cc "Moving points" on page 76
b
• Press the <Tab> key.
All stitch points in the next color are
selected.
• Press the <Shift> and <Tab> keys.
All stitch points in the previous color are
selected.
• Press the <Ctrl> and <Home> keys.
The entry point of the first thread color is
selected.
• Press the <Ctrl> and <End> keys.
The exit point of the last thread color is
selected.
• Select at least one point in a given color, and
then press the <Home> key.
The entry point of the color is selected.
• Select at least one point in a given color, and
then press the <End> key.
The exit point of the color is selected.
■ Inserting stitch points
Click a line between two stitch points to add a new
point at that position.
■ Deleting stitch points
Press the <Delete> key to delete the selected stitch
point.
b
• If the end point of a jump stitch is deleted, that
jump stitch segment is deleted and the stitches
before and after the jump stitch are connected.
• To insert a stitch point and change the previous
line into a jump stitch, hold down the <Ctrl> and
<Shift> keys while clicking on the line.
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Basic Layout & Editing Operations
Connecting points/
splitting stitches (stitch
a
If an entry point or an exit point is selected, the
[Split at Point] is not available.
patterns)
A single color pattern can be divided into two by
splitting stitches at a point, and two color patterns
can be combined into one by connecting points. If a
stitch pattern is divided into multiple parts, each part
can be edited separately, such as changed to
different colors.
■ Splitting one stitch pattern into
two at the selected point
1 Select a point in a stitch pattern.
2 Click the [Stitches] tab.
3 Click [Split at Point] in the [Edit] group to split
the stitch pattern.
■ Connecting two stitch patterns to
create a single one
1 Select an end point (entry point or exit point) of
a stitch pattern.
b
Select the entry point of the stitch pattern by
pressing keys <Ctrl> + <Home>. Select the exit
point by pressing keys <Ctrl> + <End>. For
details, refer to "Selecting stitch points of stitch
pattern" on page 82.
The stitch pattern is split at the point.
2 Press the <Alt> key.
The points that can be connected appear
as ×.
b
If the entry point of a stitch pattern is selected, the
exit points of the other stitch patterns appear as ×.
If the exit point of a stitch pattern is selected, the
entry points of the other stitch patterns appear as
×.
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3 While holding down the <Alt> key, drag the
selected point to the other point that you want
to connect to it.
The shape of the pointer changes to ,
and a red square appears when the two
points are overlapping.
2 Click [Split Stitches] in the [Tools] group to
select the [Split Stitches] tool.
All other patterns will appear in gray.
Selected pattern will appear in front of other
patterns.
4 Release the mouse button to connect the two
points.
3 Click in the Design Page at the point where
you want to start drawing the enclosing lines.
4 Continue clicking in the Design Page to
specify each corner of the enclosure around
the area to be cut off.
b
After the points are connected, the pattern will
have the thread color of the pattern that was first in
the sewing order before the points were
connected.
Splitting off parts of a
stitch pattern
1 Select a stitch pattern, and then click the
[Stitches] tab.
b
To remove the last point that was entered, rightclick the mouse button.
5 Double-click in the Design Page to specify the
section to be split off.
b
The cutoff piece moves to the end of the sewing
order.
cc "Checking and Editing the Sewing Order" on
page 92
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1
2
1
23
45
Dividing stitch pattern by
color
Convert to Blocks
The pattern is converted while maintaining the
multiple sewing direction lines.
Use this when you want to enlarge or reduce an
embroidery pattern that uses satin or fill stitches.
Convert to Outline
The pattern is converted following the shape of the
outline.
b
1 Before dividing
2 After dividing
1 Select the stitch pattern(s), and then click the
[Stitches] tab.
2 Click [Divide by Color] in the [Edit] group.
Dotted lines appear around each part of the
stitch pattern.
Converting stitch patterns
Stitch patterns can be converted into two types of
shape patterns. After being converted, various
editing operations can be performed.
• After being converted, the outline patterns can
be edited.
cc "Setting the sew type" on page 57
"Specifying the straight sewing
direction" on page 59
"Specifying sewing attributes" on
page 64
"Reshaping Embroidery Patterns" on
page 76
• For details on the shape pattern and stitch
pattern refer to "Comparison of Types of Data
Created With PE-DESIGN 11" on page 10.
■ Converting stitch pattern to
blocks
Stitch patterns can be converted into blocks (group
of shape patterns with multiple sewing direction
lines). In blocks (shapes) pattern, the sew types and
sewing attributes can be changed, and the pattern
can easily be edited.
1 Stitch patterns
2 Blocks: A group of shape patterns with multiple
sewing direction lines
3 Shape patterns
4 Convert to Blocks
5 Convert to Outline
1 Select the stitch pattern(s), and then click the
[Stitches] tab.
2 Click [Convert to Blocks] in the [Edit] group.
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1
2
3 Move the slider to select the desired
sensitivity. Click [OK].
1 Select the stitch pattern(s).
2 Click the [Stitches] tab.
3 Click [Convert to Outline] in the [Edit] group,
and then click [Convert Whole to Outline] or
[Convert Parts to Outlines].
b
The [Normal] setting should provide satisfactory
results in most cases, but depending on the
complexity of the pattern, you may need to select
a setting more towards [Coarse] or [Fine].
The stitch pattern is converted to grouped
shape patterns. Being converted to shape
patterns, the outlines of the stitch pattern
can be edited.
cc For details see the following instructions;
"Setting the sew type" on page 57
"Specifying sewing attributes" on
page 64
"Reshaping Embroidery Patterns" on
page 76
"Specifying the straight sewing direction"
on page 59
a
The [Convert to Blocks] command cannot be
used with some stitch pattern imported from
original cards.
The outline patterns are created, and the
original stitch patterns are deleted.
b
• Line sewing in the created outline patterns is set
to [Not Sewn (Line)], and region sewing is set
to [Fill Stitch].
•If the [Convert Whole to Outline] command is
selected, the thread color will be set to the first
thread color in the sewing order for the original
stitch pattern.
• If multiple outline patterns are created from a
single stitch pattern, the outline patterns are
grouped.
• If there is an opening (area with no stitching, but
surrounded by stitching) in the original stitch
pattern, hole sewing may be applied.
■ Converting stitch pattern to
outline pattern
Outline patterns can be created from each color in a
stitch pattern or from an outline around the entire
pattern.
1 Convert Whole to Outline
2 Convert Parts to Outlines
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Basic Layout & Editing Operations
Checking Embroidery Patterns
Zooming
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click or in the [Tools] group.
Using the Pan tool
The part of the work area that is displayed can easily
be changed by using the Pan tool.
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click in the [Tools] group.
: Click the Design Page to zoom in.
(Right-click the Design Page to zoom
out.)
: Click the Design Page to zoom out.
(Right-click the Design Page to zoom
in.)
Otherwise, click beside , and then
click [Zoom All], [Selected object zoom] or
[Actual size zoom].
3 Drag the work area to view the desired part.
b
• You can also pan the work area when any other
tool is selected by holding down the <Space>
key while dragging the pointer.
• To scroll horizontally, hold down the <Alt> key
while rotating the mouse wheel.
Zoom All
The entire Design Page is displayed to fit
within the window. The same operation can be
performed by clicking in the [Tools]
group.
Selected object zoom
The Design Page is zoomed to display only
the selected objects.
Actual size zoom
The Design Page is displayed at its actual
size.
b
• Zooming is also possible by dragging the
[Zoom] slider in the status bar or clicking the
Zoom ratio.
• You can also zoom in or out when any other tool
is selected by holding down the <Ctrl> key while
rotating the mouse wheel.
cc "Layout & Editing Window" on page 13
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4
2
3
Using the Measure tool
1 Click the [Home] tab.
2 Click in the [Tools] group.
Changing the display of
the embroidery design
1 Click the [View] tab.
2 Click [Solid], [Stitch] or [Realistic] in the
[View Mode] group.
3 Click the two points, one on each end of the
distance that you want to measure.
The length appears in the status bar.
■ Solid View
1 Length
2 Width
3 Height
4 Angle
b
When the rulers are displayed, click / to
switch the measurement units between millimeters
and inches.
■ Stitch View
You can display a stitch view of it in order to see how
the stitching is connected.
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b
12
If is selected under [Machine Type] in the
[Design Settings] dialog box, click the [View] tab,
and then select the [View Thread Trimming]
check box to view the thread trimming locations in
the Design Page.
Checking Embroidery Patterns
■ Realistic View
You can display a realistic view of it in order to see
how the design will appear once it is sewn.
b
Changing realistic view settings
1. Click the [View] tab.
1 OFF
2 ON
2. Click [Realistic View Settings] in the [View
Mode] group.
3. If necessary, specify settings for [Thread
Width], [Contrast] and [Brightness], and
then click [Apply] ([OK]).
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c
g h i
a b d e
f
Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator
1 Click the buttons to view a simulation of the stitching.
a Starts the stitching simulation. During
stitching simulation, this button changes
to , which can be clicked to
temporarily stop the simulation.
b Stops the simulation and returns to the
previous display.
c The slider shows the current location in
i Shows the currently displayed pattern
section/total number of hoop sections in
the pattern.
(Appears only for split embroidery
patterns.)
: Returns to the beginning of
stitching in the current or previous hoop
section.
the simulation. In addition, the slider can
be moved to change the position in the
simulation.
: Returns to the beginning of stitching
and stops the simulation.
: Advances to the end of stitching and
a
If the Stitch Simulator is not displayed at the
bottom of the window, click [Stitch Simulator] on
the [View] tab.
: Advances to the beginning of the
design in the next hoop section.
stops the simulation.
d Drag the slider to adjust the simulation
stitching speed.
e Select this check box to automatically
scroll the simulation of the pattern when it
is too large to be fully displayed.
f Click to hide the bottom section of the
Stitch Simulator. Click to display it
again.
g 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
b
• The zoom tools and pan tool can be used while
a simulation is being viewed. If any other
command is selected, the simulation stops.
• If a value is entered at
g, h or i, the
simulation is reversed/advanced to the indicated
location.
a
• If a pattern was selected when the stitching
simulation was started, only the selected pattern
is drawn in the simulation.
•The [Auto Scroll] check box is not available in
Realistic View.
stitches.
h 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.
: Advances to the beginning of
stitching for the next color.
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Basic Layout & Editing Operations
1
2
Viewing design in the
Reference Window
■ Zooming
The Reference Window can be switched to display
either the entire Design Page or only the embroidery
pattern.
1 Click the [View] tab.
2 Select the [Reference Window] check box in
the [Show/Hide] group.
The display are a frame (red rectangle) indicates the
part of the pattern displayed in the Design Page.
1 ON
2 OFF
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abcd
efg h
■ Moving/Resizing/Redrawing the
display area frame
The part of the design displayed in the Design Page
Checking and Editing the
Sewing Order
can be selected from the Reference Window.
a Select how patterns are displayed in the
[Sewing Order] pane.
b Select the desired command to change
the sewing order.
c Optimize Sewing Order
Click to rearrange the sewing order so
that the parts of the entered objects with
the same thread color will be sewn
together.
d Thread Color
Set the color of the selected object.
e Show/hides in the work area the stitched
objects.
f Lock
Click to lock the selected object so it
cannot be edited.
g Jump Stitch Trimming
The Jump Stitch Trimming function can
Instead of moving the display area frame, the frame
can be redrawn to display the desired part of the
pattern in the Design Page.
be turned on or off.
h Select Patterns
Selects the patterns in the Design Page.
1 Click the [View] tab.
a
With the frame, you can select the area in the
Reference Window to be displayed enlarged.
2 Click [Sewing Order] in the [Show/Hide]
group.
Clicking the button switches between
displaying and hiding the Sewing Order.
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3 Click in the [Sewing Order] pane, and
then click [Zoom] and [Show by color order].
Zoom
Click to enlarge each pattern to fill its
frame.
Show by color order
Click to display in one frame all
patterns of the same color that will be
sewn together.
b
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.
1 OFF
2 ON
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■ Sewing order optimization
The sewing order and entry and exit points can be
automatically adjusted to reduce the number of
thread color changes and jump stitches.
Click to optimize the sewing order.
For the pattern at the right (the numbers indicate the
sewing order), the sewing order will be adjusted as
shown below.
a
However, overlapping patterns will be arranged in
the most appropriate sewing order.
The sewing order is adjusted so that patterns of the
same color are grouped in the most optimized
sequence.
In addition, patterns of the same color are optimized
so that the exit point of the previous pattern and the
entry point of the next pattern are the closest points.
b
• The patterns in locked frames and hidden
frames will also be optimized.
• The sewing order of multi-position patterns will
not be optimized.
cc "Optimizing the sewing order (color sort)" on
page 46
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■ Editing the sewing order
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.
The frame can also be moved by clicking in the
[Sewing Order] pane, then clicking the desired
command in the menu that appeared.
■ Selecting a pattern
1 Click a frame containing the pattern in the
[Sewing Order] pane.
1 Blue line
2 Marching line
b
To select multiple patterns, hold down the <Shift>
or <Ctrl> key while clicking the frames for the
desired patterns. In addition, multiple frames can
be selected by dragging the pointer over them.
Sew First
Click to move the selected pattern to the beginning
of the sewing order.
Sew Previous
Click to move the selected pattern ahead one
position in the sewing order.
Sew Next
Click to move the selected pattern back one position
in the sewing order.
Sew Last
Click to move the selected pattern to the end of the
sewing order.
a
Check the stitching after changing the sewing
order to be sure that overlapping patterns will not
be sewn in the wrong order.
2 Click in 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.
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■ Changing colors
1 Select one or more frames in the [Sewing
Order] pane, and then click at the top of
the [Sewing Order] pane.
The Color pane appears in front of the other
panes.
■ Displaying/hiding frames not
sewn
Frames containing patterns that will not be sewn
can be displayed or hidden.
Click , then [Hide Objects Not Stitched].
2 Click the desired color in the [Color] pane.
cc "Color pane" on page 54
■ Changing sewing attributes
1 In the [Sewing Order] pane, select one or
more frames containing a pattern other than a
stitch pattern.
The sew type selector for the selected
frame appears.
2 Click the [Sewing Attributes] tab.
If the [Sewing Attributes] pane is not
displayed, click the [View] tab, then
[Attributes], and then click [Sewing
Attributes].
3 Change the sewing attributes and sew type.
cc "Line sew types", "Region sew types" on
page 57 and "Specifying sewing
attributes" on page 64
1 OFF
2 ON
As a default, frames containing patterns that will not
be sewn will be hidden.
When frames containing patterns that will not be
sewn are displayed, that frame can be selected and
its pattern can be edited.
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■ Hiding embroidery patterns
Each embroidery patterns can be displayed or
hidden in the Design Page. Overlapping embroidery
patterns can easily be edited if the pattern not being
edited is hidden.
Select a frame, and then click .
■ Locking embroidery patterns
Embroidery patterns can be locked to prevent them
from being moved or deleted. Locked embroidery
patterns cannot be selected or edited in the Design
Page.
Select a frame, and then click .
b
• Frames with contain multiple patterns of the
same color. If these frames are selected to be
locked, all patterns in the frame are locked.
• appears if the lock setting is not the same for
all patterns in a frame with beside it.
• Locking either the line or region of an
embroidery pattern made up of an outline and
inside region locks the entire embroidery
pattern.
• Locking any part of a combined pattern, such as
grouped patterns, text arranged on a curve or
1 ON
2 OFF
patterns with hole sewing specified, locks the
entire embroidery pattern.
b
• Frames with contain multiple patterns of the
same color. If these frames are selected to be
displayed, all patterns in the frame are
displayed.
• appears if the display setting is not the
same for all patterns in a frame with beside
it.
• Displaying either the line or region of an
embroidery pattern made up of an outline and
inside region displays the entire embroidery
pattern.
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Jump Stitch Trimming
The Jump Stitch Trimming function can be turned on
or off.
a
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.
cc "Specifying the Design Page Settings" on
page 16
The Jump Stitch Trimming button ( ) is available
in the [Sewing Order] pane.
Select a frame, and then click .
b
• appears if the thread trimming setting is not
the same for all patterns in a frame with
beside it.
• The thread is cut before the thread color is
changed, even if [Jump Stitch Trimming] has
been turned off for the frame.
• Click the [View] tab, and then select the [View
Thread Trimming] check box in the [View
Mode] group. To view the thread trimming
locations in the Design Page.
1 ON
2 OFF
About Minimum jump stitch length for thread
trimming
• The jump stitch length can be specified on the
[Output] tab into the [Design Settings] dialog
box. (To displayed it, click , then [Design
Settings]).
• If the jump stitch length is less than the length
specified for [Minimum jump stitch length for
thread trimming], the thread will not be cut,
even if [Jump Stitch Trimming] has been set.
• Whether or not [Minimum jump stitch length
for thread trimming] is available differs
depending on the selected machine model. For
details, refer to the instruction manual for the
machine.
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The default setting can be specified for whether or
not thread trimming is applied to objects that are
created.
Click [Option] above the Ribbon, and then click
[Options] to display the [Options] dialog box.
Next, click [Jump Stitch Trimming], and then
select or clear the [Add jump stitch trimming to
the entered patterns.] check box.
You can enter comments and information about the
pattern to a saved .pes file.
b
• The information shown in the color list can be
cc "Adding jump stitch trimming to new patterns"
on page 370
cc "Jump Stitch Trimming" on page 18,
"Machine thread trimming according to
settings specified in Layout & Editing" on
page 365 and "Adding jump stitch
trimming to new patterns" on page 370
switched.
Color Changes
The thread color information for each color
change is displayed. This allows you to check
the total number of thread color changes.
Checking embroidery
design information
Click , then [Design Property].
Total Colors
The thread color information for the necessary
threads is displayed. This allows you to check
the total number of thread colors.
• The colors corresponding to the 61 basic
Brother colors are listed under [Basic Color].
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