PED_PLUS_BrotherE_OM_cover_1-4 C M Y K PERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEM Operation Manual XF0606-001 English Printed in China Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
XE8656-001.book Page 0 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother USB Writer PE-Design complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Information.fm Page 1 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:34 PM Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Thank you for purchasing this software. Before opening the CD-ROM package for this software, carefully read the following Product Agreement, which has been provided for this product. Use this software only if you agree to the terms of this agreement. By opening the CD-ROM package, you agree to the conditions of its use. This product cannot be returned after it has been opened.
XE8656-001.book Page 2 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Congratulations on choosing our product! Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Operation Manual carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with your warranty.
XE8656-001.book Page 3 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Table of Contents Before Use........................................4 Supplement ....................................61 Before Use ............................................... 4 Understanding Windows ...................... 61 Introduction ................................................... 4 Installation..................................................... 5 PE-DESIGN PLUS Window ........................61 Menus ................................
XE8656-001.book Page 4 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Before Use 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 a Contains the software and Operation Manual (PDF format).
XE8656-001.book Page 5 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Before Use Installation Please Read Before Installation System Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Computer Operating system Processor Memory Hard disk free space Monitor Port Printer CD-ROM drive Internet access IBM-PC or compatible computer Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 (32 or 64 bit) 1GHz or higher 512MB (1GB or more is recommended.
XE8656-001.book Page 6 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM 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.
XE8656-001.book Page 7 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Before Use 2. Click Run setup.exe. 6. The User Account Control dialog box appears. 3. Click Yes. b Select the desired language, and then click OK. 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.
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 8 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:35 PM Before Use 8. Click Finish to complete the installation of the software. Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Check for Updates. The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used. a Note: This procedure also automatically installs the card writer driver.
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 9 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:36 PM 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: 1. Click the button in the task bar, and then click Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, select Programs and Features. 3.
XE8656-001.book Page 10 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 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) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) New Click this button to begin creating a new pattern. (2) Open PES Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes).
XE8656-001.book Page 11 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos (Photo Stitch 1) Creating Embroidery Patterns The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location.
XE8656-001.book Page 12 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns b 5. 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. Adjust the size and position of the image.
XE8656-001.book Page 13 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 8. Select one of the candidates (1) and click OK. Step 2 Changing color of the circle 1. In the Sewing Order pane, move the scroll bar until circle pattern (1) appears, and then click it. 1 9. This preview changes to the selected image. Select the Add mask outline check box, check the preview image, and then click Finish. 1 Click 1 in the Color tab to change the color of the circle.
XE8656-001.book Page 14 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 7. Step 3 Adding text and setting character spacing 1. Click 2. Click below the girl in the Design Page. , then . A vertical dashed line will appear on the Design Page. 3. Click the Text Attributes tab, and then set Character Spacing (1) to 3.0 mm. 1 From the keyboard, type in “Andrea”. Specify the setting by clicking the selector and typing in the value, or by clicking or . Step 4 Transforming the text 1.
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 15 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:36 PM 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. 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. : Adjusts the text size.
XE8656-001.book Page 16 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM 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. 1 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.
XE8656-001.book Page 17 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 3. ■ Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media 1. Plug the USB media into the computer. Click OK. 2. Click , then , then , then . a Note: • When writing to an original card that already contains data, all data on the card will be deleted. • Before using an original card, check that the designs on the card are no longer needed. c “From an embroidery card” on page 50 4. 3.
XE8656-001.book Page 18 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Saving 2. Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name. 3. Click Save to save the data. Overwriting Click 1, then 2. 1 2 The new file name appears in the title bar of the PE-DESIGN PLUS window. Exporting b Memo: If no file name has been specified or if the file cannot be found, the Save As dialog box appears.
XE8656-001.book Page 19 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 2. Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name. Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box With Color, Sepia or Gray: (1) 3. Select a format (.dst, .hus, .exp, .pcs, .vip, .sew, .jef, .csd, .xxx, or .shv) that the file will be exported as. (3) (4) With Mono: (1) Creating Embroidery Patterns a Note: (2) (2) Some patterns imported from embroidery cards cannot be exported.
XE8656-001.book Page 20 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns (1) Sewing Option Color/Sepia/Gray/Mono Detail Selecting a setting closer to Fine creates more details in the pattern and increases the number of stitches. (The stitches will be overlapping.) Run Pitch When the value is lowered, the sewing pitch (stitch length) will be shortened, resulting in finer stitching.
XE8656-001.book Page 21 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM 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. 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 1.
XE8656-001.book Page 22 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM 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. Step 4 Changing the sewing angle 1. In the Direction box, type “45”. 2. Click Update Preview. 3. Click Finish. Click Next. 2 2 1 2. c “Select Mask dialog box” on page 30 Click Next.
XE8656-001.book Page 23 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns ■ Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box (2) Color Option Color With Color: (1) (2) You can select the brand of thread to use with the Color Set function. Color Set If Auto Select is selected, the most appropriate four colors will automatically be selected. Selecting a different option specifies the four colors used when creating the embroidery pattern.
XE8656-001.book Page 24 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Auto Punch In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image.
XE8656-001.book Page 25 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 2. 1 indicates the Design Page. Drag the image to adjust its output location and size. Click Next. ■ Auto Punch Parameters dialog box (3) (1) 1 (2) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) c “Set Output Size dialog box” on page 31 Select the Add mask outline check box, check the preview image, and then click Finish.
XE8656-001.book Page 26 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns (4) Create Lines Click this button to display the Select Regions dialog box, where the areas to be converted to lines can be selected. Click the areas to be converted to lines, and then click OK. (5) Thread Chart Select the thread chart to be used. (6) Add mask outline If this check box is selected, line data is created from the mask outline.
XE8656-001.book Page 27 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Cross Stitch Cross Stitch embroidery patterns can be created from images. Step 1 Starting the Cross Stitch wizard Step 2 Importing image data into PE-DESIGN PLUS 2. 1. Click , then , then . From this dialog box, an image mask can be applied and its size can be adjusted. For this example, we will simply continue to the next step.
XE8656-001.book Page 28 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 4. Click Next. ■ Cross Stitch Parameters dialog box (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) In this dialog box, the cross size and the number of colors can be specified. For this example, we will use the default settings. 5. Click Finish. (1) Result View Areas that will not be converted to crossstitching are shown with a crosshatch pattern.
XE8656-001.book Page 29 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns ■ Edit Cross Stitch dialog box Click a button in (1) to select the type of stitch, select a thread color in (2), and then click or drag in (3) to edit the stitches. (1) (4) (3) (2) (6) (7) (4) Zoom (5) (5) Display Template To display the imported image, click Display Template. or or ) or on the edge ( ) of a box.
XE8656-001.book Page 30 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Common dialog boxes ■ Image To Stitch Wizard ■ Select Mask dialog box The Select Mask dialog box appears no matter which conversion method was selected. (2) (4) When a conversion method is selected, a dialog box for selecting an image appears. (3) (1) (5) (1) Drag the handles to adjust the shape of the mask. Drag the mask to adjust its position.
XE8656-001.book Page 31 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns (3) If Auto Generate was clicked, is selected and an outline of mask was automatically detected from the image. The Auto Generate button is available only with images that have a light-colored background, like in this photo. ■ Set Output Size dialog box If Color, Sepia or Gray was selected for Photo Stitch 1, Photo Stitch 2 or Cross Stitch, or if Auto Punch was selected: The following dialog box appears.
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 32 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:37 PM Entering Text Entering Text This section describes the procedures for entering text and arranging it in the Transform style with a fan shape. The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Step 1 Entering Text Step 2 Transforming text Step 3 Specifying character spacing Step 1 Entering Text 1. Click , then .
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 33 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:38 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns 4. Press the Enter key. The text appears in the Design Page. 3. Drag , and to transform the text. :Adjusts the text size. b Memo: The character font, size, color and sew type can be changed. c “Setting text attributes” on page 35 and “Embroidery attributes for text” on page 36 Step 2 Transforming text Creating Embroidery Patterns 1. Click the text to select it. :Moves the text along the circle. 2.
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 34 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:38 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns :Adjusts the radius of the circle. Step 3 Specifying character spacing Sets the spacing between all characters. 1. Click the text to select it. 2. Change the Character Spacing (1). Specify the setting by clicking the selector and typing in the value, or by clicking or . 1 0.0 mm 2.0 mm b Memo: • Character Spacing is always applied to the entire text pattern. • To return to the default setting, click .
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 35 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:39 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Advanced Operations for Entering Text Editing entered text 1. First, select the Select tool. Click , then . Click a single text pattern to select it. 3. Click the Text Attributes tab (1). If the Text Attributes tab is not displayed, click the View tab in the Ribbon, and then click Text Attributes. And then click in the text field (2).
XE8656-001.book Page 36 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Creating Embroidery Patterns Embroidery attributes for text When text is selected, settings can be specified for the following. The Color pane allows you to set the thread color. c “Color” on page 47 The Sewing Attributes pane allows you to set the embroidery attributes.
XE8656-001.book Page 37 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery Designs ■ Selecting all embroidery patterns Selecting patterns 1. Click , then , then . First, select the Select tool. Click , then . b Memo: All patterns can also be selected by pressing 2. the shortcut keys Ctrl + A . Click the pattern. Rotation handle Handles Moving patterns b Memo: Drag the selected pattern(s) to the desired location.
XE8656-001.book Page 38 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs a Note: Scaling patterns 1. Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Select the pattern(s). Handles 2. If the Ctrl key is held down while the stitch pattern is enlarged or reduced, the thread density and needle drop point pattern are maintained.
XE8656-001.book Page 39 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Flipping patterns horizontally or vertically Select the pattern(s), and then click then , . Grouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns ■ Grouping patterns Select several patterns, right-click them, and then select Group in the pop-up menu that appears. Select a grouped embroidery pattern, right-click it, and then select Ungroup in the pop-up menu that appears.
XE8656-001.book Page 40 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Checking Embroidery Patterns Zooming Click Using the Pan tool , then , then 1. The part of the work area that is displayed can easily be changed by using the Pan tool. Click , then , then drug to 1.
XE8656-001.book Page 41 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Changing the display of the embroidery design b Changing realistic view settings 1. Click , then . ■ Solid View Memo: Click then 2. , then , . If necessary, specify settings for Thread Width (1), Contrast (2) and Brightness (3), then click Apply (OK). (1) (2) (3) Arranging Embroidery Designs ■ Stitch View You can display a stitch view of it in order to see how the stitching is connected.
XE8656-001.book Page 42 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator 1. Click 1, then 2. 1 2 2. Click the buttons to view a simulation of the stitching. (3) (6) (7) (1) (2) to , which can be clicked to temporarily stop the simulation. (2) Stops the simulation and returns to the previous display. (3) The slider shows the current location in the simulation. In addition, the slider can be moved to change the position in the simulation.
XE8656-001.book Page 43 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Checking and Editing the Sewing Order Click , then ■ Selecting a pattern 1. Click a frame containing the pattern in the Sewing Order pane. . Blue line :Click to enlarge each pattern to fill its frame. b Marching line Memo: • To select multiple patterns, hold down the b Memo: 2.
XE8656-001.book Page 44 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs ■ Editing the sewing order 2. Click the desired color in the Color pane. The sewing order can be changed by selecting the frame containing the pattern, then dragging the frame to the new location. A red line appears, indicating the position where the frame is being moved. An alternative method for moving the frames is by clicking the buttons at the top of the Sewing Order pane.
XE8656-001.book Page 45 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Line sewing on: Setting the sew type Line sewing off: The Sewing Attributes pane allows you to set the embroidery attributes. b Memo: The following embroidery patterns have an outline and inside region. Sewing for this line and region can be turned on or off, and their thread colors and sewing attributes can be specified.
XE8656-001.book Page 46 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Specifying sewing attributes Changing the pattern of programmable fill stitch 1. Select an embroidery pattern or the Text tool. 1. Select an embroidery pattern. 2. Click the Sewing Attributes tab. 2. Display the Sewing Attributes pane. 3. From the Region sew type selector, select Prog. Fill Stitch. 4. Click 1 below Programmable fill in the Region sew section. Adjust with slider. (1) (1) 5.
XE8656-001.book Page 47 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Setting the thread color (3) From the list of thread colors, select the desired color. (4) Click to switch the mode. The Color pane allows you to set the thread color. ■ Color Click the Color tab. If the Color tab is not displayed, click the View tab in the Ribbon, and then click Color Palette. • Palette mode (5) Displays all thread colors being used in the embroidery design.
XE8656-001.book Page 48 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery design Click 1, then 2. b Memo: • To view the data in the selected folder as thumbnails in the Browse dialog box, click Browse. 1 2 To see a more detailed design, select a file, and then click Preview. b Memo: The size of the Design Page can be changed. c “Specifying the Design Page Size and Color” on page 56 Opening a PE-DESIGN PLUS file 1.
XE8656-001.book Page 49 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs b 3. Memo: Multiple files can be opened in PE-DESIGN PLUS. In addition, data can be copied and pasted between files that are open at the same time. b Memo: • The design can be imported by dragging its file icon from the Import dialog box to the Design Page. • Multiple files cannot be selected to be imported at the same time.
XE8656-001.book Page 50 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs 3. Select a folder, and then click OK. ■ From an embroidery card 1. Insert an embroidery card into the USB Card Writer Module. c 2. Click Refer to “Transferring to a machine by using an original card” on page 52 , then then 4. From the File Type box, select a file name extension to display the corresponding embroidery data. 5. Select the file icon, and then click Import. The file is imported. .
XE8656-001.book Page 51 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Checking embroidery design information Click 1, then 2. 1 2 Arranging Embroidery Designs You can enter comments and information about the pattern to a saved .pes file. b Memo: • You can select and check the properties of individual patterns within the embroidery design by selecting the pattern before opening this dialog box.
XE8656-001.book Page 52 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines The procedures for transferring the created embroidery pattern to an embroidery machine differ depending on your embroidery machine model. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. Transferring to a machine by using an original card 2. Click then , then , .
XE8656-001.book Page 53 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Transferring to a machine by using USB media Transferring directly to a machine’s memory Designs can be transferred to an embroidery machine compatible with the USB Host function. Designs can be transferred to embroidery machines that can be connected to a computer using a USB cable. 1. Plug the USB media into the computer. 1. Connect the embroidery machine to the computer. 2. Click 2.
XE8656-001.book Page 54 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Printing (4) Print option Specifying print settings Print sewing area box & center axes: Select this option to print black lines to indicate the sewing area and the center axes for the data. (This setting is only available when Actual Size is selected.) Before printing, you may need to change the print settings for the embroidery design files. 1. Click 1, then 2, then 3.
XE8656-001.book Page 55 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Checking a print image Printing You can preview the contents of the Design Page before printing. You can print the Design Page together with its sewing information. 1. 1. Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 Click 1, then 2, then 3. 1 3 3 2 2 Memo: The print image can also be displayed by clicking Print Preview in the Print Setup dialog box. Select the necessary settings. 3. Click OK to begin printing. 4.
XE8656-001.book Page 56 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Specifying the Design Page Size and Color The color and size of the Design Page can be changed. You can select a Design Page size according to the size of hoop that you will be using with your embroidery machine. 1. Click , then User Hoop Setting . (4) (5) 2. Specify the settings for the Design Page, and then click OK.
XE8656-001.book Page 57 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Changing Application 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 2. Specify the grid settings. System unit Click / to switch the measurement units between millimeters and inches. . b Memo: The system units can also be changed with the following operation. Click 1, then 2.
XE8656-001.book Page 58 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing user thread color lists ■ Creating a new thread chart 1. Click New Chart (1). 2. If you have a list of thread colors that are frequently used, they can be saved in a user thread chart. 1. Click , then Type in the name of the chart, and then click OK. . b Memo: A saved chart can be selected from the User Thread Chart selector. 2. A user thread chart can be saved, edited or deleted.
XE8656-001.book Page 59 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs ■ Adding a new item 1. Click New Item (4). ■ Editing an item 2. 1. From the list for the user thread chart (8), select the item to be edited, and then click Edit Item (6). 2. Edit the item details in the same way as adding a new item. 3. An item registered in the list for a user thread chart can be edited to change the color or thread number. To create a new color, click Mix.
XE8656-001.book Page 60 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Arranging Embroidery Designs ■ Changing the order of items 1. From the list for the user thread chart (8), select the item to be moved. 2. Click Up or Down (3) to change the order of the item. a Note: Thread colors in embroidery patterns created with this application may appear differently on the embroidery machine, depending on the model used. 1.
XE8656-001.book Page 61 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Understanding Windows Supplement PE-DESIGN PLUS Window 4 3 5 1 2 7 6 10 8 11 9 Application button Click to display a menu containing commands for file operations, such as New, Save and Print. 2 Ribbon Click a tab at the top to display the corresponding commands. Refer to the name below each group when selecting the desired command. Clicking a command with the mark displays a menu containing a choice of commands.
XE8656-001.book Page 62 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement b Example: With (A) selected and a check mark beside (B) Memo: • Panes 6, 7 and 8 can be displayed or hidden from the Show/Hide group in the View tab. In addition, these panes can be displayed as separate dialog boxes (Floating) or attached to the main window (Docking). • Position the pointer over a command to display a ScreenTip, which provides a description of the command and indicates its shortcut key.
XE8656-001.book Page 63 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement ■ Color/Sewing Attributes/Text Attributes pane, Sewing Order pane and Stitch Simulator pane Floating Each tab or the entire pane can be undocked to become a dialog box that can be moved around the screen. ■ Using access keys When the Alt key is pressed, a KeyTip (label showing the letter of the access key) appears on each command. On the keyboard, press the key corresponding to the command that you wish to use.
XE8656-001.book Page 64 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement ■ Quick Access Toolbar 1. Click Customize. ■ Shortcut keys 1. Click Customize, then Customize (8). (1) 2. (A) (2) (3) In the Categories list, select a command category. Then, in the Commands list, select the command whose shortcut keys are to be specified. (5) (4) (6) (7) (8) (1) 2. Repeat the following operations until the desired commands are displayed. (2) (3) (1) Choose commands from: selector Select a command category.
XE8656-001.book Page 65 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement Menus Application button menu Menu Reference New p. 48 Open p. 48 Save p. 18 Save As p. 18 Design Property p. 51 Print p. 54 Wizard p. 10 Export File p. 18 p. 57, p. 60, p. 63 Options p. 19 Exit Ribbon menu tabs Supplement ■ Home tab (1) No. (2) Menu Select (3) Reference (4) No. p. 37 (5) Menu (6) (7) Reference Flip Vertically/Horizontally p. 39 p. 37 (4) (1) Zoom p. 40 Move to Center Pan p.
XE8656-001.book Page 66 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement ■ View tab (1) No. Menu Solid View (3) (2) Reference No. p. 41 Menu Reference Text Attributes p. 32, p. 35 (2) (1) (2) 66 Stitch View p. 41 Color Palette p. 47 Realistic View p. 41 Show Grid p. 57 Sewing Order p. 43 Snap to Grid p. 57 Stitch Simulator p. 42 Grid Interval p. 57 Sewing Attributes p.
XE8656-001.book Page 67 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Tips and Techniques This software allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports wider ranges for the setting of the sewing attributes (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result also depends on your particular embroidery machine model. We recommend that you make a trial sewing sample with your sewing data before sewing on the final material.
XE8656-001.book Page 68 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Reference Sewing Attributes The sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching. c For more details, refer to “Line sewing attributes” on page 68 and “Region sewing attributes” on page 69. Line sew types Zigzag Stitch Running Stitch ■ Line sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.
XE8656-001.book Page 69 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement Region sew types Satin Stitch Fill Stitch Programmable Fill Stitch ■ Region sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. Satin stitch/Fill stitch/Programmable fill stitch Sets underlay stitching on or off. To specify underlay stitching, select the check box. Off On With text patterns Under sewing With other patterns (Shapes) Coarse Fine This cannot be specified for text patterns.
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XE8656-001.book Page 72 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM PES-Writer Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card a Note: Starting up PES-Writer • The original card is inserted correctly when you hear it snap into place. • It is not necessary to turn off the computer when original cards are inserted or removed from the USB Card Writer Module. Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PES-Writer. 2.
XE8656-001.book Page 73 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement 4. Select an embroidery pattern from the available patterns list (1), and then click 2 to add the pattern to the selected patterns list (3). After all embroidery patterns to be written are added to the selected patterns list, click 4. ■ Operation screen (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 4 3 5 • To deselect a file, click the white area around the pattern. • To remove the embroidery pattern selected in the selected patterns list, click 5.
XE8656-001.book Page 74 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Supplement Exiting application Click in the upper-right corner of the window, or click File then Exit from the menu bar. Selecting system units 1. Click Option, then Select System Unit from the menu bar. 2. Select the appropriate units (mm or inch) and then click OK. Help menu ■ Operation Manual Displays the Operation Manual. Click Help, then Operation Manual from the menu bar. ■ About PES-Writer Displays version and copyright information.
PE-DESIGN_Plus.fm Page 75 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 3:40 PM Troubleshooting If a problem occurs, click Customer Support on the menu of PE-DESIGN PLUS to visit the following Web site, where you can find causes and solutions to various problems and answers to frequently asked questions. If you have a problem, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Problem The software is not installed correctly.
XE8656-001.book Page 76 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Index A G access key .................................................................. 63 Application button ....................................................... 61 Appliqué ...................................................................... 47 Auto Hide .................................................................... 63 Auto Punch ................................................................. 24 Auto Scroll ...........................
XE8656-001.book Page 77 Thursday, June 30, 2011 2:56 PM Index P T .pen files ...................................................................... 72 .pes files ...................................................................... 72 Pan .............................................................................. 40 pattern information ...................................................... 51 adding comments ................................................ 51 Photo Stitch 1 .........................
PED_PLUS_BrotherE_OM_cover_1-4 C M Y K PERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEM Operation Manual XF0606-001 English Printed in China Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).