Brother PE-DESIGN PLUS User Manual

PERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Operation Manual

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■ Opening the Operation Manual (PDF format)

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

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

Otherwise, with PE-DESIGN PLUS, click , then Operation Manual. With PES-Writer, click Help, then Operation Manual.

b Memo:

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

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

• The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows® 7. If this software is used on an operating system other than Windows® 7, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.

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

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For designing beautiful embroidery designs

• This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery designs and supports a wider range of sewing attribute settings (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result will depend on your particular sewing machine model. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your sewing data before sewing on the final material.

For safe operation

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

• Do not store anything on the unit.

For a longer service life

• When storing the unit, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not store the unit close to a heater, iron or other hot objects.

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the unit or cards.

• Do not drop or hit the unit.

For repairs or adjustments

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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

Creating Embroidery Patterns......10

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

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

Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arranging Embroidery Designs ...37

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an

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

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

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

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

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

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

Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and

Regions.......................................................45

Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs..... 48

Transferring Embroidery Designs to

Machines ....................................................52

Printing........................................................54

Specifying the Design Page Size and

Color ...........................................................56

Changing Application Settings.................... 57

Before Use

Introduction

Package Contents

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

USB Card Writer Module CD-ROM Original card Operation Manual

Contains the software

and Operation Manual (PDF format).

a LED indicator

This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB Card Writer Module is communicating with the computer.

b Card slot

Insert an original card/embroidery card here.

c USB connector

Connect to the computer.

a Note:

• The only original cards that can be used with this USB Card Writer Module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type.

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

b Memo:

• Since power is supplied to the USB Card Writer Module through the USB connection to the computer, there is no power supply cable or power switch.

• Be sure to keep original cards away from high humidity, direct sunlight, static electricity and strong shocks. Furthermore, do not bend the cards.

Optional Supply

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

Original card

Before Use

Installation

Please Read Before Installation

Before Use

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

● In order to install the software on Windows

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

administrator privileges, refer to the Windows

● The installation procedure is described for Windows operating systems may be slightly different.

● If the installation is canceled before it is completed or if the procedure is not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly.

● Do not remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of the computer while the installation is being performed. Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is completed.

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

Operating System, you must log on to the computer using an

manual.

7. The procedure and dialog boxes for other

System Requirements

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

Computer IBM-PC or compatible computer Operating system Processor 1GHz or higher

Memory 512MB (1GB or more is recommended.) Hard disk free space 200MB Monitor XGA (1024 x 768), 16-bit color or higher Port 1 available USB

Printer

CD-ROM drive Required for installation Internet access Required for update

Windows

A graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print your images)

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

a Note:

• Power is supplied to the USB Card Writer Module through the USB connection. Connect the USB Card Writer Module to a USB connector on the computer or to a self-powered USB hub that can supply enough power to the Card Writer Module. If the Card Writer Module is not connected in this way, it may not operate correctly.

• This product may not operate correctly with some computers and USB expansion cards.

Before Use

Installing the Software

This section describes how to install the application software.

a Note:

• If the installation is interrupted or not performed as described, the software will not be installed correctly.

• Before turning on the computer, be sure that the USB Card Writer Module is DISCONNECTED.

• In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges. If you are not logged on with the Administrator account, the password for the Administrator account (Administrators) may be requested with Windows Type in the password to continue the procedure.

■ Windows® XP users only

 After a short while, the language selection

dialog box for InstallShield Wizard automatically appears. Continue with step

4. on page 7.

b Memo:

If the installer does not automatically start up:

1) Click the Start button.

2) Click Run.

 The Run dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: F:\setup.exe (where "F:" is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

■ For Windows® 7 or Windows

Vista

users:

 After a short while, the AutoPlay dialog

box automatically appears.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the

computer's CD-ROM drive.

b Memo:

If the

AutoPlay

start up:

1) Click the Start button.

2) Click All Programs Run.

 The Run dialog box appears.

3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: F:\setup.exe (where “F:” is the name of the CD-ROM drive)

Dialog does not automatically



Accessories 

Before Use

2. Click Run setup.exe.

 The User Account Control dialog box appears.

3. Click Yes.

 After a short while, the following dialog

box automatically appears.

4. Select the desired language, and then click

OK.

 The InstallShield Wizard starts up, and

the first dialog box appears.

5. Click Next to continue with the installation.

6. Check the installation location, and then click

Next.

b Memo:

To install the application into a different folder:

1) Click Change.

2) In the Change Current Destination Folder dialog box that appeared, select the drive and folder. (If necessary, type in the name of a new folder.)

3) Click OK.

 The Destination Folder dialog box of

the InstallShield Wizard shows the selected folder.

4) Click Next to install the application into the selected folder.

 A dialog box appears, allowing you to

select the folder where the software will be installed.

 A dialog box appears, indicating that

preparations for installation are finished.

7. Click Install to install the application.

 When the installation is completed, the

following dialog box appears.

Before Use

8. Click Finish to complete the installation of the

software.

a Note:

This procedure also automatically installs the card writer driver. The card writer may now be connected to your computer. Make sure that PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up correctly.

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Check for Updates.

The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

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

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

b Memo:

If the dialog box calling for restarting the computer appears, it is necessary to restart the computer.

a Note:

• This feature cannot be used if the computer is not connected to the Internet.

• It may not be possible to check for the latest version if a firewall is turned on. Turn off the firewall, and then try performing the operation again.

• Administrator privileges are required.

b Memo:

If the

Always check for most recent version

at startup

is checked at startup to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

check box is selected, the software

Before Use

Technical Support

Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to find the technical Support in your area. To view the FAQ and information for software updates, visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/).

a Note:

Before contacting web site:

1) Please have your Windows® Operating System updated to the most current version.

2) The make and model number of the computer that you are using as well as

the Windows version.

3) Information about any error messages that appear. This information will help expedite your questions more quickly.

4) Please check and update the software to the latest version.

Operating System

Uninstallation

1. Click the button in the task bar, and then

click Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel window, select

Programs and Features.

3. In the Programs and Features window,

select this software, and then click Uninstall.

b Memo:

• The uninstallation procedure is described for Windows

• For Windows then Control Panel. Double-click Add or Remove Programs. Select this software, and then click Remove.

7 and Windows Vista®.

XP, click the Start button,

Online Registration

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

Click Online Registration on the menu of PEDESIGN PLUS to start up the installed Web browser and open the online registration page on our Web

site.

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

b Memo:

Online registration may not be available in some areas.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

(1) (2) (3)

(4)

(5)

Getting Started

Starting Up Application

Starting up PE-DESIGN PLUS

Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PE-DESIGN PLUS.

About the Top Wizard

When PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up, the following wizard appears.

(1) New

Click this button to begin creating a new pattern.

(2) Open PES

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

“Opening a PE-DESIGN PLUS file” on

page 48

(3) Image To Stitch

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

“Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to

create an embroidery pattern from an image” on page 11

(4) Most Recently Used Files

Click the name of a file from the list, and then click Open.

(5) Always show Wizard at Startup

Select this check box to start up the wizard each time PE-DESIGN PLUS is started up.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos (Photo Stitch 1)

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

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

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

Step 2 Changing color of the circle

Step 3 Adding text and setting character spacing

Step 4 Transforming the text

Step 5 Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern

Step 6

Step 1

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

Now, we will open the image of the girl and convert it to an embroidery pattern.

Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines

• Transferring the design to an original card

• Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media

2. Import the file girl2-face.bmp.

Select the file

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

girl2-face

.bmp

in the folder

1. Click 1 in the Top Wizard.

b Memo:

Image file formats

Images in the following formats can be imported.

• Windows bitmap (.bmp)

• Exif (.tif, .jpg)

• Portable Network Graphics (.png)

• GIF (.gif)

Creating Embroidery Patterns

1 2

Embroidery pattern size

b Memo:

Creating beautiful photo embroidery

• The following types of photos are not appropriate for creating embroidery patterns.

• Photos where the subject is small, such as in photos of gatherings

• Photos where the subject appears dark, such as photos taken in a room or taken with backlighting

• An image with a width and height between 300 and 500 dots is suitable.

3. Click 1, then 2, then 3.

“Image To Stitch Wizard” on page 30

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

Next.

5. Adjust the size and position of the image.

1 indicates the Design Page.

• Move the pointer over a handle, and then,

while holding down the key and the left mouse button, drag the mouse to reduce the size of the image.

• Drag the image to adjust its output location.

Shift

b Memo:

• The size of the embroidery pattern appears in the lower left corner of the dialog box. The user can change the size freely with this display.

• For best results, change the size of the embroidery pattern to the sizes listed below.

• Face only: 100 × 100 mm

• Head and shoulders: 130 × 180 mm

“Select Mask dialog box” on page 30

“Set Output Size dialog box” on page 31

and “Gray Balance / Set Output Size dialog box” on page 31

6. Check the preview of the area to be converted

then click Next.

7. Click Select from Candidates.

“Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box” on

page 19

Creating Embroidery Patterns

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

 This preview changes to the selected

image.

9. Select the Add mask outline check box,

check the preview image, and then click Finish.

Step 2 Changing color of the

circle

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

until circle pattern (1) appears, and then click it.

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

the circle.

 Stitches are automatically input.

b Memo:

If the created embroidery pattern contains colors that you do not wish to emphasize (for example, grays in the face), change the sewing order in the that the undesirable color is sewn before all other colors.

Sewing Order

“Checking and Editing the Sewing Order” on page 43.

pane so

Creating Embroidery Patterns

1 2

Step 3 Adding text and setting

character spacing

1. Click , then .

2. Click below the girl in the Design Page.

 A vertical dashed line will appear on the

Design Page.

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

7. Click the Text Attributes tab, and then set

Character Spacing (1) to 3.0 mm.

Specify the setting by clicking the selector and typing in the value, or by clicking or

4. Press the key.

 The text is entered.

Enter

5. Click the text to select it.

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

the color of the font.

Step 4 Transforming the text

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

check box (1), and then click 2.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

2. Move the pointer over , or , and

then, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to adjust the size, position or curve of the text.

: Adjusts the text size.

: Moves the text along the circle.

: Adjusts the radius of the circle.

“Transforming text” on page 33

3. To adjust the positions of the embroidery

patterns, click the pattern, and then position the pointer over the pattern. When the shape

of the pointer changes to , hold down the left mouse button and drag the pattern to the desired location.

“Editing Embroidery Designs” on page 37

Step 5 Importing and rotating an

embroidery pattern

Now, we will import the embroidery pattern for the rose.

2. From the Category selector, select Floral.

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

while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to import the pattern into the Design Page, as shown in the illustration.

“Importing embroidery designs” on

page 49

4. Click in the Import dialog box to close it.

1. Click , then ,

then .

Creating Embroidery Patterns

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

and then, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to adjust the angle of the pattern.

Step 6

Transferring embroidery patterns to embroidery machines

You can sew a pattern transferred to your sewing machine by writing it to media.

There are many methods to transfer data; however, the procedures for two of these methods are described below.

• Writing to an original card (☞p. 16)

Data can be transferred to embroidery machines compatible with original cards.

• Transferring data to embroidery machines via a

USB media (☞p. 17)

Data can be transferred to embroidery machines equipped with a USB-B connector.

■ Transferring the design to an

original card

Insert an original card into the USB Card Writer Module.

a Note:

When imported stitch patterns are enlarged or reduced, the embroidering quality may be reduced.

“Slightly Enlarging/Reducing

Stitch Patterns” on page 38.

2. Click , then ,

then .

Creating Embroidery Patterns

3. Click OK.

a Note:

• When writing to an original card that already contains data, all data on the card will be deleted.

• Before using an original card, check that the designs on the card are no longer needed.

“From an embroidery card” on

page 50

• If you wish to keep the designs, store them on a hard disk or other storage media.

4. When the writing is finished, the following

message appears. Click OK.

■ Transferring data to embroidery

machines via a USB media

1. Plug the USB media into the computer.

2. Click , then ,

then , then .

 Data transfer begins.

3. When the transferring is finished, the following

message appears. Click OK.

a Note:

Precautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cards

• The original card is inserted correctly when you hear it snap into place.

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

“Transferring to a machine by using an

original card” on page 52. For details on saving embroidery patterns, refer to “Saving” on page 18.

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

sewing machine.

4. After an embroidery pattern is transferred,

remove the USB media from the computer.

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

machine.

b Memo:

For details on using the embroidery machine, refer to the Operation Manual included with it.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Saving

Overwriting

Click 1, then 2.

b Memo:

If no file name has been specified or if the file cannot be found, the appears.

Save As

dialog box

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

in the file name.

3. Click Save to save the data.

 The new file name appears in the title bar

of the PE-DESIGN PLUS window.

Exporting

The data shown in the Design Page can be exported as a file of a different format (.dst, .hus, .exp, .pcs, .vip, .sew, .jef, .csd, .xxx, and .shv).

Saving with a new name

1. Click 1, then 2.

1. Click 1, then 2

Creating Embroidery Patterns

(3)

(4)

(1) (2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

(2)

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

in the file name.

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

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

a Note:

Some patterns imported from embroidery cards cannot be exported.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box

With Color, Sepia or Gray:

With Mono:

“Specifying the number of jumps in

embroidery design of the DST format” on page 60.

Exiting Application

Click 1, then 2.

More detailed settings can be selected from the Parameters dialog box of Stitch Wizard.

Specify the desired settings under Sewing Option (1) and Color Option (2), and then click Update Preview (3) to preview the effects of the specified settings. Click Finish (4) to convert the image to an embroidery pattern.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

(1) Sewing Option

Selecting a setting closer to Fine

Detail

Run Pitch

Sew Page Color (Available only with Color, Sepia and Gray)

Conversion Priority

Image Type

Add mask outline

creates more details in the pattern and increases the number of stitches. (The stitches will be overlapping.)

When the value is lowered, the sewing pitch (stitch length) will be shortened, resulting in finer stitching.

If this check box is cleared, the parts of the pattern that are the same color as the Design Page will not be sewn. If it is selected, those parts will be sewn.

To give priority to creating a pattern as close to the original photograph, select Stitch Quality.

To give priority to reducing the number of jump stitches, select Jump Stitch Reduction.

If Photo is selected, the thread colors will be mixed together, which will result in a more natural look.

If Cartoon is selected, the thread colors will not be mixed together, which will result in a more simply colored look.

Select Photo for image data from a photograph, etc. Select Cartoon for image data from an illustration, etc.

If this check box is selected, line data is created from the mask outline.

(2) Color Option

Color/Sepia/Gray

Auto Select

Manual Select

Thread Chart

Max. Number of Colors

Mono

Change Color

Select this check box to automatically select the thread colors.

Appears when the Auto Select check box is cleared. Click this button to open the Manual Select dialog box.

Selects the thread chart for selecting the thread color with the Auto Select function.

Sets the number of colors selected by the Auto Select function.

Click this button to display the Thread Color dialog box, where the thread colors can be changed.

“Memo:” on page 20

Color/Sepia/Gray/Mono

The top slider is used to adjust the

Brightness / Contrast

Select from Candidates

Update Preview

brightness. The bottom slider is used to adjust the contrast.

Variations of the image with different degrees of brightness and contrast are displayed. Click one of the variations, and then click OK to apply the settings.

Update the previewed image after settings have been changed.

on page 12.

b Memo:

About the

• From this dialog box, the thread color to be used with Photo Stitch 1 can be selected manually.

• To move the color selected in the to the

• To delete the color selected in the

Color List

• The thread colors in the

Color List

the brightest. This order is the sewing order and cannot be changed.

Manual Select

Use Color List

, click

Remove

dialog box

Add

Color List

are listed, in order, starting from

Color List

Use

and

Use

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Image To Stitch

Photo Stitch 2

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

Step 1 Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard

Step 2 Importing photo data into PE-DESIGN PLUS

Step 3 Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position

Step 4 Changing the sewing angle

Step 1 Starting the Photo Stitch 2

wizard

Click , then , then .

Step 2

Importing photo data into PEDESIGN PLUS

Double-click the

PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial folder to open it.

Documents (My Documents

b Memo:

When this application is installed, the

PE-DESIGN PLUS Documents (My Documents)

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

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

folder is installed in the

folder.

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Step 3 Applying an image mask

and adjusting its size and position

1. Click 1 to select the circle mask.

Drag handle 2 to adjust the size of the mask, and drag the mask to adjust its position.

Click Next.

“Select Mask dialog box” on page 30

2. Click Next.

Step 4

Changing the sewing angle

1. In the Direction box, type “45”.

2. Click Update Preview.

3. Click Finish.

From this dialog box, the size and position of the image can be adjusted. For this example, we will simply continue to the next step.

“Gray Balance / Set Output Size dialog

box” on page 31

+ 56 hidden pages