BAS-PC/300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Programming Software For Electronic Pattern Sewer Please read this manual before using the machine. Please keep this manual within easy reach for quick reference.
Before you begin Thank you for purchasing the BAS-PC/300 Ver. 5.00E, Programming Software for Electronic Pattern Sewer. Be sure to read this instruction manual carefully before using the BAS-PC/300. Precautions ·Unauthorized commercial or industrial use of trademarks or copyrighted materials (such as paintings, drawings, photos, logos, etc.) owned by other companies or persons is illegal. The use of such materials without the permission of their owner may result in criminal or civil liability.
1. Main functions Function Description CREATE The following different programming features are available: STITCH, BASTE, FEED, CODE, LINE, CURVE, CIRCLE, ARC, ELLIPSE and PATTERN.
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FD 300 Dimensions 75 × 280 × 180 mm Mass 2.
3. Contents of the BAS-PC/300 package Your BAS-PC/300 package should contain the following items: Items enclosed in a dotted rectangle are different according to the machine specification.
4. System requirements (a) Computer IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with the following requirements: ·For CPU, Pentium, Celeron, or the other processor which has a compatibility with them is necessary. ·640 KB main memory min. (at least 600 KB free space) ·3.5 high-density floppy disk drive ·Hard disk (at least 10 MB free space) ·VGA graphic adapter (640 × 480 dots) ·Serial interface (2-channel serial interface if you use digitizer) (b) Operating system ·IBM-DOS ver.5.00 or later or MS-DOS ver.5.
5. Recommended model The following are list of models that are available on the BAS-PC/300 as a result of testing operation.
Setting Up the System
1. Setting up the hardware Be sure to turn off the power before setting up the hardware. Use the following procedure to connect equipment. 1-1 Connecting the FD300 (1) Insert the male connector of the RS cable • into the RS-232C-2 port on the rear of the FD300, and secure it using the screws. (2) Attach the female connector of the RS cable • to the serial port of your computer, and secure it using the screws. If the serial port has two channels, attach the connector to port No.
-2- 1. Setting up the hardware ž he digitizer requires a serial port with two channels. ž Refer to the following table for the settings of the digitizer: Digitizer Baud Data Parity rate length HITACHI-2 9600 8 None GRAPHTEC(1) 9600 8 GRAPHTEC(2) 9600 NUMONICS Stop Bit Output Output Resolution mode format (mm) 2 Point Binary 0.1 None 2 Point Binary(8) 0.1 8 None 2 Point Binary(5) 0.1 9600 8 None 2 Stream Binary 0.025 BIT PAD 9600 7 Even 2 Point Binary 0.
1. Setting up the hardware -3- 1-2 When the FD300 is not used This system can be used without the FD300 by directly connecting the ROM writer to the personal computer. In such a case, a security device that will prevent illegal use of the BAS-PC/300 is required. (1) Connect the security device • to the printer port of the personal computer. (2) Insert the RS cable ‚ of the digitizer into the serial port of the personal computer while referring to 1-1 4.
-4- 2. Installing the BAS-PC/300 2. Installing the BAS-PC/300 Before installing the BAS-PC/300, IBM-DOS or MS-DOS and a mouse driver (or Windows95/98) should be installed on your computer. Refer to the IBM-DOS or MS-DOS manual as to its installation. (1) Turn on your computer. (2) Insert the BAS-PC/300 System Disk1 into drive A. (3) For Windows95/98, click on the [START] button and select [RUN].
3. Starting the BAS-PC/300 -5- 3. Starting the BAS-PC/300 Use the procedure below to start the BAS-PC/300. When you use IBM-DOS (MS-DOS) (1) Turn on your computer system. Turn on the computer first, then the FD300, and the digitizer. (2) Type the following command: cd baspc300 (3) Type baspc300 The BAS-PC/300 will start. (4) Press the left mouse button to display the initial screen. When you use Windows95 (1) Turn on your computer system. Turn on the computer first, then the FD300, and the digitizer.
-6- 4. Exiting the BAS-PC/300 4. Exiting the BAS-PC/300 Use the procedure below to exit the BAS-PC/300. (1) Click the [EXIT] button on the main menu. The following dialogue box will appear: (2) Select YES. If you have edited data, the following dialogue box will appear: Select YES; the system will exit without renewing data. Select NO; the system will return to the edit screen. Save the data, and quit the BASPC/300. (3) Turn off your computer system.
5. Setting the system configuration -7- 5. Setting the system configuration Use the procedure below to set the system configuration. (1) Start the BAS-PC/300. (2) Set the size for CRT. (Refer to chapter 8 System configuration.) If you use digitizer, you should set the following items referring to chapter 8: ž Set the pointing device to digitizer. ž Select the type of the digitizer, and the ratio of data to be inputted. ž Exit the BAS-PC/300, and restart it. The digitizer can be used.
-8- 7. When the BAS-PC/300 does not start 6. Optional start commands When starting the BAS-PC/300, entering optional character(s) following command “baspc300” enables the change of the setting of the BAS-PC/300. The optional start commands are as follows: For Windows95, click on the [START] button on the task bar, position the pointer over [PROGRAM], and select [MS-DOS PROMPT]. Type "cd Optional baspc300". Function character(s) m Start the BAS-PC/300 using mouse.
7. When the BAS-PC/300 does not start -9- 7. When the BAS-PC/300 does not start When the BAS-PC/300 does not start correctly, check the following: (1) Is the power to each device turned on? (2) Are devices connected correctly? (3) Is IBM-DOS (MS-DOS) installed? (4) Is the mouse driver installed? (5) Have you completely installed the BAS-PC/300? (6) Did you type the start command correctly? If the system does not start even after the above items have been checked, use the diagnosis program (DIAG.
Using the BAS-PC/300
CONTENTS -I- CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SCREEN AND ICONS ................................................................................................ 1 1. SCREEN .................................................................................................................................. 1 2. TERMINOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 4 3. ICONS .....................................................................
-II- CONTENTS 4-1 Adding a new point........................................................................................................... 36 4-2 Moving a point ................................................................................................................. 37 4-3 Deleting a point ............................................................................................................... 37 4-4 Changing the inclination of a curved line ..............................................
CONTENTS -III- 5-2 Reversing sewing direction of all data at one time............................................................... 84 6. CHANGING FEED ATTRIBUTES...................................................................................................... 85 7. CHANGING CODE ATTRIBUTES ..................................................................................................... 86 7-1 Changing attribute for speed code.......................................................................
-IV- CONTENTS 2-6 Program contents display window.................................................................................... 109 2-7 Frame reference position selection menu......................................................................... 109 2-8 Button menu ................................................................................................................. 110 3. ROM DATA SCREEN...................................................................................................
CONTENTS -V- 2-5 Data area selection menu................................................................................................141 2-6 Button menu ..................................................................................................................143 3. DIRECTORY SETTING SCREEN.....................................................................................................144 3-1 Data directory sheet menu..........................................................................
-VI- CONTENTS 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file.......................................................................................... 174 1-4 Saving ROM file............................................................................................................. 176 1-5 Outputting ROM file to ROM chip .................................................................................... 178 1-6 Assembling ROM chip into B856E ............................................................................
Chapter 1 Screen and icons 1. Screen When you start the BAS-PC/300, the screen below will appear on your CRT (it will take a long time to display it completely). This is called the title screen. Version number will be displayed on this screen.
-2- Chapter 1 Screen and icons Press the left mouse button with the title screen on the CRT. (It can be pressed even before the title screen is completely displayed, to skip to the initial screen.) The screen will change as follows: This is the initial screen. The arrow in the center of the screen is called the pointer. The eight buttons that are arranged horizontally at the top of the screen, such as CREATE, EDIT, etc., are called the main menu.
1. Screen -3- The sub menu will appear on the right of the screen to offer you detailed information when you select a function from the main menu. It is used to select and set the items required for operation. Ordinarily, notes and instructions related to operations are displayed on the status line, while important messages appear in a box in the center of the screen. This is called a dialogue box. Click on the [Continue] button after you confirm the message.
-4- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 2. Terminology Word Indication Meaning Using the mouse, move the pointer onto the desired Click object, press the left mouse button once and release it quickly. Using the mouse, move the pointer onto the desired Drag object, keep the left mouse button pressed, and move the mouse. Appears when a main menu button is clicked on. This is Pull-down menu a list of functions of the main menu button you selected.
2. Terminology Word Indication -5- Meaning Lists items for filenames, model names, or program numbers which you can select. When there are too many items to be displayed at Scroll menu one time, click either scroll arrow, or , or drag the scroll bar that is the rectangular box on the right of the scroll menu, in order to display the desired option on the screen. Select an option by clicking the mouse on it. Appears when you input characters and numbers for the item you select on the sheet menu.
-6- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 3. Icons This section explains the functions of the 13 icons on the left of the screen. Most of these icons can be used at any time.
3. Icons -7- 3-1 Magnify icon This is used to view a portion of the sewing data in the data display area at an increased magnification. When you select this icon, a rectangle indicating the range of magnification will appear on the screen, and you will be asked to specify the area to be magnified. Specify the area by dragging the mouse. It is possible to magnify the contents of the data display area up to 10 times full size.
-8- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 3-3 All image icon This is used to display all the data during its creation on the screen. When you select this icon, the screen magnification is adjusted automatically so that all the data can be seen on one screen.
3. Icons -9- 3-4 Actual size icon The current data appears on the screen in actual size.
-10- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 3-5 Scroll icon When you select this icon, a frame which will be equal to the screen after scrolling, will appear. You can move this frame to scroll the screen. When you press an arrow key on the keyboard, the indication on the screen will be moved in the respective direction of the arrow key you press. Click the right mouse button to finish using the frame.
3. Icons -11- 3-6 Redisplay icon In order to increase the system's processing speed, this system does not always redisplay the contents of the screen even if a part of the screen has been erased or disfigured by operations. This is used to redisplay the contents of the data screen so that you can understand the current screen. 3-7 Data display icon This is used to specify the type of data you want to display on the screen.
-12- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 3-8 Color icon This is used to change the colors assigned to thread colors, the background of the data display area, and that of the menu area. When you press this icon, the color setting window will appear. Color 0 is used to represent the background of the display; colors no. 1-15 are used to represent thread colors on the screen. The color setting is determined by a combination of the three primary colors, red, green, and blue.
3. Icons -13- 3-9 Grid icon Using this icon helps you to understand the size of the currently displayed data. When you select this icon, the Grid menu will appear. [SPACING] is used to adjust the size of the grid. When you create a small piece of sewing data, it is recommended to set the spacing to 1 mm or 5 mm. When you create a large piece of sewing data, 10 mm or greater spacing is recommended. [SPECIFY] is used to specify the size of the grid freely, ranging from 0.1 mm to 100 mm in 0.
-14- Chapter 1 Screen and icons [REFERENCE] is used to set the home position to an intersection of the grid, or to set a specified point of the data to an intersection of the grid. [ADJUSTMENT] is used to easily place a point at an intersection on the grid or on previously input sewing data to adjust positioning precisely when you create or modify sewing data. When you select [GRID], the point will be forcibly put on the nearest intersection of the grid.
3. Icons -15- 3-10 Measure icon This is used to measure the length of the desired object. Press this icon, then specify two points; the length of the line connecting the two points you specify will be displayed on the status line. It will be displayed while you specify the second point after being specified the first. When you are finished, click the right mouse button to quit.
-16- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 3-11 Report icon This is used to provide the following information. Just click on this icon. Item VERSION MODEL FRAME SIZE DATA SIZE NO.
3. Icons -17- 3-12 Search icon This is used to search for the position of the object you want to find. Select the start position of the data to be searched, and specify the type of data you want to search for. When you select [Forward from the specified position] or [Backward from the specified position] on the selection menu, specify a point included in the data to start searching from. When you press the left mouse button, the next position will be searched for.
-18- Chapter 1 Screen and icons 3-13 Help icon This icon assists you by giving directions on how to operate the current function when you need help. When you click this icon, the Help window will appear. Select the lower triangle to see further contents; select the upper triangle to see previous contents. Click [EXIT] to close the help window. The screen will return to the status held before opening the help window.
Chapter 2 Creating sewing data This chapter describes the fundamental functions concerning creating sewing data (stitch data and outline data). For outline data, stitch conversion is necessary. See “2. Stitch conversion” in chapter 4, “Changing sewing data.” The basic operation to create sewing data is: (1) set the sewing attributes, (2) select the type of sewing data, and (3) create the sewing data by clicking the mouse button at appropriate positions.
-20- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data The basic rules of creating sewing data are as follows: Click the left mouse button to fix a component point of sewing data. While you are creating outline data, click the right mouse button to return to the previous point until you press the [SAVE] button. The data being created will be indicated in blue. Click on the [SAVE] button to register currently created sewing data. Click on the [CANCEL] button on the submenu to delete currently created sewing data.
1. Data creation screen -21- Example 1 When you want to put a point at the position 30mm where it is moved 50 mm to the right in the X direction and 30 mm up in the Y direction, type "50, 30" or "X50, Y30." Example 2 50mm -30.5° When you want to put a point at the position 30.5° and 60 mm, type "A-30.5, L60." 60mm Example 3 When you want to put a point at the position 120° and 50.2 mm to the left from the previous point, type "A120, X50.2". 120° 50.
-22- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data 1-1 Button menu (upper part of the submenu) The upper part of the submenu is called the button menu. This is used in two ways: to specify the settings for data to be created, and to save or cancel data you create. Each function of the button menu can be allotted on keyboard keys as described in the table below. You can use a function by clicking on it on the button menu, or by pressing the allotted key.
1. Data creation screen -23- 1-2 Sheet menu The sheet menu is on the lower part of the submenu. This is used to select the method of creating data, and specify data attributes. Using the mouse, move the pointer on the right of the sheet menu. The item the pointer is on will be inversely displayed. Click the left mouse button with this indication when you change setting.
-24- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data Item Contents ADD/INSER ADD Explanation Adds sewing data at the end. T INSERT CONTINUE PITCH YES Creates continuous sewing data. NO Creates sewing data starting from any position. PITCH COLOR Inserts sewing data in the specified position. COLOR Set the pitch for stitch data or outline data. Assigns color for the sewing data you create to be displayed SPEED DECELTN Sets code for speed deceleration level on sewing data.
1. Data creation screen -25- The following explanations are descriptions of submenus for each function on the sheet menu: (1) PITCH When you select PITCH on the sheet menu, the input box will appear. Enter the pitch value through the keyboard. If you make a mistake, you can erase it using the BS (back space) key. If you cancel the operation, press the Esc (escape) key on the keyboard, or click the right mouse button. (2) COLOR The color selection menu will appear on the center of the screen.
-26- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data (4) Feed attribute This is used to set attributes related to the feed data to be created. a) Thread trimming When you select YES, the machine will trim the thread after a feed point. When you select NO, the machine does not trim the thread after a feed point. b) Split When you select YES, the machine will stop stitching after a feed point. When you select NO, the machine will continue stitching after a feed point. c) Presser height Specify presser foot height level.
2. Creating stitch data -27- 2. Creating stitch data Stitch data is the general term for the stitch point and basting point that the needle drops at the position you specify using the pointer, the feed point that the needle travels from the feed point (the dummy stitch point) to the next point without making a stitch, and the code point that controls information you specify. This section describes you how to create stitch data.
-28- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data 2-2 Creating basting data Click on the [BASTE] button on the main menu, or press the * key on the keyboard. Using the mouse, move the pointer to the desired position, and click the left mouse button. Basting data connecting the previous point and the desired position will be made. 2-3 Creating a feed stitch point Click on the [FEED ATTRB] button on the sheet menu to set the feed attributes.
3. Creating outline data -29- 3. Creating outline data Outline data is general name of pattern which serves as the basis for the creation of stitch data. The BAS-PC/300 is able to create various types of outlines: straight lines, circles, curved lines, ellipses, and arcs. After you create an outline, you can also process the outline to stitch data simply by setting necessary attributes, such as stitch conversion (running stitch or zigzag stitch), and stitch pitch.
-30- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data (1) STITCH Select stitch type you use before converting outline data into stitch data. STITCH Function RUNNING Creates stitch data whose outline is sewn with running stitching. ZIGZAG Creates stitch data required to stitch the outline with zigzag stitching of the specified width. (2) PITCH You should set the pitch (interval of needle drop locations) of the stitch data before processing the outline for stitch data.
3. Creating outline data -31- This is used to set the position of zigzag stitching. You should select ZIGZAG on the STITCH selection menu. Zigzag deviation EQUAL LEFT Explanation Sets zigzag width in the center of the outline. Sets the zigzag stitch to the left side of the outline data. RIGHT Sets the zigzag stitch to the right side of the outline data. UNEQUAL Sets zigzag width to one side of the outline. (6) ZIGZAG PITCH This is used to set interval of zigzag peaks (as shown in figure 2-1, part a.
-32- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data Ordinarily, zigzag stitching at the component point is performed as shown in figure a, however, if the angle of the component point is smaller than the zigzag compensation angle, zigzag stitching is performed as shown in figure b. Click on the COMPENSATION sheet menu to input a figure 2-2 value through the keyboard. You can enter a value anywhere from 1° to 90° in 1° increments.
3. Creating outline data -33- and the center point of the circle, will be created. When you want to create a circle with a 30 mm radius and 40° angle between the two lines, type "R30, A40". (Method 3) Specifying two points and radius Using the mouse, move the pointer to the desired position, specify two points, then press the CTRL key to display the input box. Input the value for the radius.
-34- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data (Method 2) Inputting values for major and minor diameters, and angle Using the mouse, move the pointer to the desired position, then specify the first point, and press the CTRL (control) key to display the input box. L Input the values for major and minor diameters, and the angle between S the major diameter and a horizontal line.
3. Creating outline data -35- 1st point When you create another arc successively, the third point will be the first point of the new arc. 2nd point Specify the other two points. 3rd (Method 2) Setting ARC CONNCT to SMOOTH in the sheet menu previous data If you want to create a smooth arc following the previous data, set ARC CONNCT to SMOOTH in the sheet menu, and specify 1st point one point. An arc will be created smoothly off the tangent.
-36- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data 4. Modifying an outline The shape of an outline can be changed by moving or deleting the points that make up the outline, or by adding new points to the outline. Such changes are made using the [MODIFY] button on the button menu. While you create an outline, you can delete the previous point until you press the [SAVE] button, by clicking the right mouse button. Click on the [MODIFY] button on the button menu to display the point modification selection menu.
4. Modifying an outline -37- 4-2 Moving a point 1. Click on the MOVE check box on the modification selection menu. The component points will appear. 2. Select a point to be moved. 3. Specify a position to put the point, and click the left mouse button. You can cancel the moving operation by clicking the right mouse button until you click the left mouse to specify the position. 4. Click the right mouse button to finish the moving operation. 4-3 Deleting a point 1.
-38- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data 4-4 Changing the inclination of a curved line When you modify a curved line by adding a new point or by moving the component point, a correction bar that is used to change the inclination of the point, will appear. 1. Modify a curved line. After you modify the curved line, a correction bar will appear. 2. Select a cross mark of the correction bar. 3. Move the pointer to adjust the inclination of the curved line. 4.
5. Creating pattern data -39- 5. Creating pattern data This function is used to create fixed pattern data by specifying its length, width, number of stitches, and so on. Click the [PATTERN] button on the button menu to display the pattern selection menu. Select the desired pattern from the scroll menu. Click the [SET] button to display a pattern setting screen. If you want to cancel the operation, press the ESC (escape) key on the keyboard, or click the [CANCEL] button or right mouse button.
-40- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data 5-1 Creating bartack pattern This function is used to create a bartack pattern in which zigzag stitching is performed after straight stitching. Select BARTACK on the pattern setting screen. Information related to bartack pattern creation will be displayed. The following are explanations for each item comprising the pattern setting screen. Item Explanation TACK LENGTH Specifies bartack length (a) in 0.1 mm increments.
5. Creating pattern data -41- ZIGZAG PITCH Available only when #STITCHES is selected for SPEC METH. The pitch between zigzag tops (e) will be specified in 0.1 mm increments. Accordingly, the number of stitches will be automatically changed. When ZIGZAG PITCH input box shows ******, zigzag stitching is not performed. #STITCHES Available only when #STITCHES is selected for SPEC METH. Zigzag pitch will be automatically changed by specifying the total number of stitches.
-42- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data Set each item, and click the [SET] button. The image of data will be displayed. When the size of the data image is reduced, select icon to magnify it. Using the mouse, move the pointer to adjust the data image to the desired position, and click the left mouse button to confirm it. The pointer movement depends on the setting of the Grid icon (positioned on the vertical bar at the left of the screen). The pointer will change to the confirmation mark .
5. Creating pattern data -43- 5-2 Creating an eyelet This function is used to create stitch data for an eyelet pattern. Select EYELET on the pattern setting screen. Information related to eyelet pattern creation will be displayed. The following are explanations for each item comprising the pattern setting: Item OUTSIDE DIA. INSIDE DIA. Explanation Specifies outside diameter (a) of eyelet in 0.1 mm increments. Specifies inside diameter (b) of eyelet in 0.1 mm increments.
-44- Chapter 2 Creating sewing data Set each item, and click the [SET] button. The image of data will be displayed. When the size of the data image is reduced, select icon to magnify it. Using the mouse, move the pointer to adjust the data image to the desired position, and click the left mouse button to confirm it. The pointer movement depends on the setting of the Grid icon (positioned on the vertical bar at the left of the screen). The pointer will change to the confirmation mark .
Chapter 3 Editing sewing data This chapter explains the fundamental functions concerning editing sewing data (stitch data and outline data). The basic rules of editing are as follows: ž The selected data is indicated in blue. ž The temporarily decided data is indicated in green. However, when data size is too large, it will be indicated by a rectangle passing through the external edges of the data. ž Click the right mouse button to return to the previous step.
-46- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 1. Edit screen When you click on the [EDIT] button on the main menu, the edit menu will appear on the right of the screen. There are five edit functions; COPY, MOVE, DELETE, MODIFY, and DIVIDE. When you edit sewing data, click the desired function on the menu. Button Function COPY Copies data to new location. MOVE Changes the position of data. DELETE Removes data from a pattern.
2. Copy/Move -47- 2. Copy/Move methods When you click on the [COPY] button on the button menu, the copy method selection menu will appear. There are six methods for copying data; PARALLEL, MIRROR, ROTATION, MAG/RED (magnify/reduce), and MULTIPLY. COPY Explanation methods PARALLEL MIRROR Copies data without changing its shape or orientation. Copies data by reflecting it symmetrically across a specified mirror axis. ROTATION Copies data by rotating it. MAG/RED Copies data by changing its size.
-48- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 2-1 Parallel copy 1. Click on the PARALLEL check box on the copy method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select the first segment of the range to be copied. The segment you select will be indicated in blue. 3. Select the last segment to be copied. All data in the range specified between and including the first and last segments will be indicated in blue. 4. Specify the position data is to be copied to.
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-50- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 2-2 Mirror copy 1. Click on the MIRROR check box on the copy method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select the first segment of the range to be copied. The segment you select will be indicated in blue. 3. Select the last segment to be copied. All data in the range specified between and including the first and last segments will be indicated in blue. 4. Select the start point for the mirror axis.
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-52- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 2-3 Rotation copy 1. Click on the ROTATION check box on the copy method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select the first segment of the range to be copied. The segment you select will be indicated in blue. 3. Select the last segment of the range to be copied. All data in the range specified between and including the first and last segments will be indicated in blue. 4. Specify a reference point for rotation.
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-54- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 2-4 Magnify/Reduce copy 1. Click on the MAG/RED check box on the copy method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select the first segment of the range to be copied. The segment you select will be indicated in blue. 3. Select the last segment to be copied. All data in the range specified between and including the first and last segments will be indicated in blue. 4. Specify a reference point to magnify or reduce the ratio of data.
2. Copy/Move -55- separately for X and Y directions. Use a comma (,) between X and Y direction magnification/reduction ratios. If “,” is not used, the same magnification/reduction ratio is allotted for both directions. e.g. When setting magnification/reduction ratio to 150% for X direction and 200% for Y direction, type 150, 200. When setting the magnification/reduction ratio to 80% for both directions, type 80. You can input 0.1 to 1000%.
-56- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data NOTE: Even when you specify a different magnification/reduction ratio for X and Y directions, outline data will not change.
2. Copy/Move -57- 2-5 Offset copy 1. Click on the OFFSET check box on the copy method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select the first segment of the range to be copied. The segment you select will be indicated in blue. 3. Select the last segment to be copied. All data in the range specified between and including the first and last segments will be indicated in blue, and an input box for specifying the offset value will appear. 4. Specify the offset value.
-58- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data should set sewing attributes for stitch data, such as the vertex angle, pitch division, and stitch pitch. Refer to Chapter 2 3-1. NOTE: You must change the CONVERT method before the copying operation is finished.
2. Copy/Move -59- 2-6 Multiply copy This function is available for outline data only. 1. Click on the MULTIPLY check box on the copy method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select the first segment of the first pattern to be copied. The segment of the first pattern you select will be indicated in blue. 3. Select the last segment of the first pattern. All segments in the range specified between and including the first and last segments for the first pattern will be indicated in blue. 4.
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3. Deleting data -61- 3. Deleting data You will be given a choice of three deletion operations: PART, ALL, or 1 ITEM. When you click on the [DELETE] button on the button menu, the delete method selection menu will appear. DELETE Explanation methods PART ALL 1 ITEM Partially deletes data you specify. Deletes all data at one time. Deletes 1 item of data. It is also possible to specify only code. As well, you can specify the kind of data to delete, outline data or stitch data, on the selection menu.
-62- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 3-2 Deleting all data 1. Click on the ALL check box on the delete method selection menu. The check box will turn black, and the system will display a dialogue box asking you to confirm your selection. 2. Select [YES] if you are sure you want to delete all the data at one time. All data you specified will be completely deleted. If you change your mind, select [NO] to cancel the operation. 3-3 Deleting an item of data 1.
4. Modifying data -63- 4. Modifying data The shape of a pattern can be changed by moving or deleting the points that make up the pattern, or by adding new points to the pattern, even if you have saved it in the memory. You can modify both stitch and outline data saved in the memory. When you click on the [MODIFY] button on the button menu, the modify method selection menu will appear. MODIFY Explanation methods ADD Inserts a new point into the data. MOVE Moves a selected point to a new position.
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4. Modifying data -65- 4-2 Moving a point 1. Click on the MOVE check box on the modify method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select a point. 3. Select a new position for the point. The point you select indicated in green will be moved temporarily, and the confirmation mark will appear. If you modify a curved line, a correction bar that is used to change the inclination of the point will appear after moving it.
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4. Modifying data -67- 4-3 Deleting a point 1. Click on the DELETE check box on the modify method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Select a point to be deleted. The point you select will be indicated in green, and the confirmation mark will appear. 3. Click the left mouse button to delete the point you have selected. If you change your mind, click the right mouse button to cancel the operation.
-68- Chapter 3 Editing sewing data 5. Dividing an outline An outline can be divided at a specified position. 1. Click on the [DIVIDE] button on the button menu. 2. Specify a position to divide the outline. A cross mark (+) will appear at the position you specify, and the confirmation mark will appear. 3. Click the left mouse button to decide the position you have specified. If you do not want to divide the outline, click the right mouse button to cancel the operation.
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Chapter 4 Changing sewing data This chapter explains the fundamental functions concerning changing sewing data (stitch data and outline data). The basic rules of changing sewing data are as follows: · The selected data is indicated in blue. · The temporarily decided data or currently being processed data is indicated in green. · Click the right mouse button to return to the previous step. · Click on the [CANCEL] button to cancel current process and to return to the initial display of the change screen.
-72- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 1. CHANGE pull-down menu When you select the [CHANGE] button on the main menu, the list of items related to changing sewing data will appear on the pull-down menu. There are seven functions of CHANGE menu: STITCH CONVERT, ATTRIUBTE, SEWING ORDER, SEWING DIRECTION, FEED ATTRIBUTE, CODE ATTRIBUTE, and DATA CONVERT. CHANGE menu STITCH Explanation Converts outline data for stitch data. CONVERT ATTRIBUTE Changes attributes for outline or sewing data.
2. Stitch conversion -73- 2. Stitch conversion This is used to process outline data to derive stitch data that enables sewing on the machine. Outlines for which stitch data has not been created cannot be sewn by the machine. Stitch conversion is necessary to use outlines you create on the sewing machine. When converting outline data to stitch data, you will be given a choice of three methods: ALL, INDV, and SAME.
-74- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data TACK METHOD NONE OVERLAP Explanation No setting for securing stitching. Creates overlap stitching in a closed pattern such as a square, rectangle, circle or ellipse. NOTE: Select outline data one piece at a time. If more than one piece of outline data is selected at one time, overlap stitching may not be performed as you expect. N BACK Creates N-shaped backtack stitching. V BACK Creates V-shaped backtack stitching.
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-76- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 2-2 Converting all outline data on the screen to stitch data 1. Select either [ALL], [INDV], or [SAME] on the conversion method selection menu by clicking on the respective check box. The check box of the item you select will turn black. 2. Click on the ALL check box on the specification method menu. The check box will turn black. 3. Confirm the specified range is correct. All data will be indicated in blue, and the confirmation mark will appear. 4.
3. Changing sewing attributes -77- 3. Changing sewing attributes When you change the sewing attributes, you should specify the range of data. There are two specification methods: PART and ALL. When the data is outline data, you can change stitching attributes, such as stitch type, pitch, and so on. When the data is stitch data, you can change the display color representing the stitch data you select.
-78- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data · When you change stitch data attributes, the color bar will appear: 3-2 Selecting all outline data If you select outline data for stitch data that has been created, you will change the attributes for both. 1. Click on the ALL check box on the specification method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Confirm your selection is correct. All data will be indicated in blue, and the confirmation mark will appear. 3. Change sewing attributes. 4.
4. Changing sewing order -79- 4. Changing sewing order The sewing order for segments of data you create can be changed either manually with your selection or automatically. 4-1 Manually changing sewing data order 1. Click on either [<<], [<], [>], or [>>] until the number you want to change the sewing order to is displayed on the status line. [<<]: Subtracts 10 from the currently displayed sewing number. [<]: Subtracts 1 from the currently displayed sewing number.
-80- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 4-2 Automatically changing sewing data order Sewing order for all segments can be automatically changed to increase efficiency. 1. Click the [AUTO CHANGE] button. The specification method menu and the MIN FEED DIST menu will appear. 2. Select one item in each menu. When you select PART in the specification method menu, you can change the sewing order for segments in the specified range.
4. Changing sewing order -81- 4. Confirm the range you have specified is correct, and click the right mouse button to change all sewing order. Sewing order for all segments of the specified range will be changed. Press the [Esc] key to cancel the current operation.
-82- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 5. Changing sewing direction This function is used to reverse the current sewing direction (including sewing order) of the data you specify. You can change the sewing direction of either all data or the data you specify. 5-1 Reversing sewing direction of data you want If you select outline data for stitch data that has been created, you will change the attributes for both. The default setting of the specification method selection menu is PART. 1.
5. Changing sewing direction -83- 5-2 Reversing sewing direction of all data at one time If you select outline data for stitch data has been created, you will change the attributes for both. 1. Click on the ALL check box on the specification method selection menu. The check box will turn black. 2. Make sure that you will reverse the sewing direction of all data. The range you specify will be indicated in blue, and the confirmation mark will appear. 3. Confirm the sewing direction.
-84- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 6. Changing feed attributes A feed stitch has attributes for thread trimming, splitting, and presser foot height. The FEED ATTRIBUTE function is used to set thread trimming and splitting after feed stitch, and to change the presser foot height. 1. Specify the feed data whose attributes you want to change. The feed data you select will be indicated in blue. The currently set feed attributes will appear on the right of the screen, and the confirmation mark will appear.
7. Changing code attributes -85- 7. Changing code attributes When you select CODE ATTRIBUTE on the CHANGE menu, the code attribute menu will appear as shown in the right figure. The CODE ATTRIBUTE function is used to change attributes for the speed and optional output codes. Before you change code attributes, you should set CODE to on in the menu which is displayed after clicking on the Data display icon to display code data on the screen. However, no tack codes can be changed.
-86- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 7-2 Changing attribute for optional output code 1. Select an optional output code whose attribute you want to change. The code you select will be indicated in green. The setting of the attribute for the code will appear on the right of the screen. 2. Click the left mouse button to confirm the optional output code you have selected is correct. 3. Change the attribute for the code on the selection menu. See Chapter 2 1-2 (3) (b). 4.
8. Using the DATA CONVERT function -87- 8. Using the DATA CONVERT function The DATA CONVERT function is used to change feed data to stitch data, and vice versa. You can change any feed data to stitch data, and any stitch data to feed data with any existing data. 8-1 Changing feed data to stitch data 1. Click on the FEED->STITCH check box on the selection menu. You can select only feed data to be converted to stitch data. 2. Specify the feed data you want to convert to stitch data. 3.
-88- Chapter 4 Changing sewing data 8-2 Changing stitch data to feed data 1. Click on the STITCH->FEED check box on the selection menu. You can specify only stitch data to be converted to feed data. 2. Specify stitch data you want to convert to feed data. The stitch data you specify will be indicated in blue, and the confirmation mark appear. 3. Click the left mouse button to confirm the stitch data you have specified is correct. The stitch data will be converted to feed data.
Chapter 5 Setting information concerning data creation This chapter explains how to set information concerning data creation. 1. Set screen When you click on the [SET] button on the main menu, the set screen will appear. The following are explanations for each item on the set screen.
-92- Chapter 5 Setting information concerning data creation 1-1 Model menu The model menu shows the list of model names for sewing machines that are applicable to the BAS-PC/300. The selected model is displayed inversely. If there are too many model names to be displayed on the menu at one time, the model name you want may not appear in the menu area. You can scroll the menu to display the model name you want by clicking the or , or by dragging the scroll bar.
1. Set screen -93- CENTER: Displays the pointer at the center of the frame. UPPER LEFT: Displays the pointer in the upper left corner of the frame. 1-5 Zigzag shape selection menu This function is available when outline data is converted to zigzag stitch data. You can specify zigzag shape on this selection menu. ZIGZAG Explanation Image after conversion SHAPE N SHAPE Makes zigzag stitching like letter N. V SHAPE Makes zigzag stitching like letter V.
-94- Chapter 5 Setting information concerning data creation 1-7 Maximum connection length sheet menu This is available when you select STITCH on the connection selection menu. You will specify the maximum length of the interval between data to be connected using running stitching. Click on the MAX. LENGTH sheet menu to input a value through the keyboard. You can enter the value in 0.1 mm increments. In addition, the maximum length will change when you change the machine model or maximum pitch.
2. specifying the frame position -95- 2. Specifying the frame position Select the model name on the model scroll menu, decide the pointer position of the frame using the reference position selection menu, and click on the [FRAME POSITION] button on the button menu. If the frame does not appear, click on the Reduce icon a few times, then move the pointer to check whether or not the frame appears.
-96- Chapter 5 Setting information concerning data creation You can specify the length from the specified position to the desired destination by entering values for X and Y directions in 0.1 mm increments.
Chapter 6 File This chapter describes functions related to file management. 1. File screen When you click on the [FILE] button on the main menu, the file screen will appear. The following are descriptions of each item comprising the file screen.
-98- Chapter 6 File 1-1 NOW EDITING window The NOW EDITING window shows the image of the data currently being edited. 1-2 Directory sheet menu This is used to specify the directory that stores data you want to load, save, delete ,or display. Click on the directory sheet menu, and input the desired directory path using the keyboard. If you cancel the operation, press the ESC key on the keyboard, or click the right mouse button.
1. File screen -99- The selected filename will appear in the file sheet menu. 1-5 Contents window This window shows the contents (image) of the file you specify on the file sheet menu, or you select on the file scroll menu. 1-6 Button menu Button menu is used to execute operations for the data of a filename you enter or specify on the file sheet menu. The following are explanations of each button: Button NEW FILE LOAD MERGE Explanation Creates a new file. Loads the specified file into the BAS-PC/300.
-100- Chapter 6 File 2. File image screen When you click the [DISPLAY ALL] button, the file image screen will appear. The image of file which has been specified in the file scroll menu will be displayed in a red frame. When you click on an image, the screen switches to the file screen and the file that stores the image you have specified will be selected. Click on the button or press the [Enter] key on the keyboard to show the next screen.
3. Merging data -101- 3. Merging data into the data you are currently editing Select the filename of the data you want to merge into the data you are currently editing by clicking on it on the file scroll menu or by typing it into the file sheet menu through the keyboard. Click on the [MERGE] button on the button menu. A rectangle representing the file to be merged will appear.
-102- Chapter 6 File Click the left mouse button to decide your specification. The data will be merged into the data currently displayed at the specified position. If you have not decided the position of the rectangle, click the right mouse button. You can reset positioning of the rectangle.
Chapter 7 Input/Output This chapter describes functions to input data from each machine series into the BAS-PC/300, to output data created by the BAS-PC/300 as data for each machine series, and to input embroidery data or CAD data into the BAS-PC/300. 1. I/O pull-down menu When you click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, the I/O pull-down menu will appear.
-104- Chapter 7 Input/Output This menu has the following three options: STITCH DATA, ROM DATA and EMBROIDERY/CAD DATA. (1) Stitch data This function is used to input data stored on a disk inserted in the FD300 or on a ROM chip, into the BAS-PC/300, to output data created on the BAS-PC/300 to each machine series, and to delete data. The media for data storage depends on the machine series; refer to the following table: Machine series Media Format Floppy disk 3.5 2DD Floppy disk 3.5 2HD 1.
1. I/O pull-down menu -105- (3) Embroidery/CAD data This function is used to input embroidery data used on an embroidery sewing machine, or data created by a CAD system into the BAS-PC/300. The formats the BAS-PC/300 can accept are the Tajima TFD format BROTHER format, and DXF data.
-106- Chapter 7 Input/Output 2. Stitch data input/output screen When you click on STITCH DATA on the I/O pull-down menu, the following screen will appear: The following are explanations for each item comprising the stitch data input/output screen.
2. Stitch data input/output screen -107- 2-1 NOW EDITING window This window displays the image you are currently editing. 2-2 End code selection menu This is a list of end codes that are used when the data created by the BAS-PC/300 is output as BAS-300 series data. Refer to the BAS-300 series instruction manual for each end code function. Click on the check box of the desired end code and resultantly that box will turn black.
-108- Chapter 7 Input/Output 2-4 Program number menu The program number menu offers a list of program numbers for data you input or output. If there are too many program numbers to be displayed on the menu at one time, the number of the program you want may not appear on the menu. You can scroll the menu to display the name of the desired model by clicking on the scrolling arrows, or , or by dragging on the scroll bar.
2. Stitch data input/output screen Click on the -109- button or press the [Enter] key on the keyboard to show the next screen. Click on the button or press the space bar on the keyboard to show the previous screen. Click on the [EXIT] button or press the [Esc] key on the keyboard to exit the program image screen. Press the [Esc] key on the keyboard to cancel the indication of the images.
-110- Chapter 7 Input/Output 2-8 Button menu The above buttons are used to perform the operation for the data allotted to each respective program number. The following are explanations of each button: Button INPUT Explanation Inputs data allotted to program number of the specified model, into the BASPC/300. MERGE Inserts the data of the program number set in the specified model, into the data you are currently editing. Refer to chapter 6.
3. ROM data screen -111- 3.
-112- Chapter 7 Input/Output 3-1 Model menu The model menu shows the list of names of models you want to input stitch data to or output it from. Select the desired model by clicking on its name. The selected model name will be inversely displayed. If there are too many models to be displayed on the menu at one time, the name of the model you want may not appear on the menu.
3. ROM data screen -113- 3-4 ROM file scroll menu This shows the list of ROM filenames which are included in the directory you specify. If there are too many ROM filenames to be displayed on the menu at one time, the name of the file you want may not appear in the menu window. You can scroll the menu to display the name of the file you want by clicking on the scrolling arrows, or , or by dragging on the scroll bar.
-114- Chapter 7 Input/Output 3-5 ROM data image screen When you click on the [DISPLAY ALL] button, the following will appear. Images of ROM data in the specified ROM file will appear. Click on the button or press the [Enter] key to show the next screen. Click on the button or press the space bar on the keyboard to show the previous screen. Click on the [EXIT] button or click the right mouse button, or press the [Esc] key on the keyboard to exit this screen.
3. ROM data screen -115- 3-6 Button menu The following are explanations of each button: Button ROM IN Explanation Inputs data stored on the ROM chip set in the ROM writer, into the BASPC/300. ROM OUT Outputs data created on the BAS-PC/300 to a ROM chip set in the ROM writer. LOAD Loads the ROM data stored in the ROM file for editing. After loading, the stitch data input/output screen will appear.
-116- Chapter 7 Input/Output 3-7 Copy button menu These buttons are used to copy the ROM data in the ROM chips, to add ROM data to the ROM file, and to overwrite the ROM data stored in the chip or file. Button ROM COPY Explanation Copies the data stored on the ROM chip set in the ROM writer, to a new ROM chip. ADD Adds the ROM data stored in the ROM chip or ROM file in the computer to another ROM chip or ROM file.
4. EMBROIDERY/CAD data input screen -117- 4. EMBROIDERY/CAD data input screen When you click [EMBROIDERY/CAD DATA] on the I/O pull-down menu, the following screen will appear: The following are descriptions of each item comprising the screen: 4-1 Directory sheet menu This is used to specify the path of the directory that stores the embroidery data or CAD data file you want to input. Click on the directory sheet menu to input the desired directory path through the keyboard.
-118- Chapter 7 Input/Output 4-2 File name sheet menu This is used to specify the filename of embroidery data or CAD data you want to input. Click on the file sheet menu to input the desired filename, or select it on the file scroll menu. If you want to cancel the operation, press the ESC key on the keyboard, or click the right mouse button. 4-3 File scroll menu The file scroll menu shows the list of filenames which are included in the directory you specify.
4. EMBROIDERY/CAD data input screen -119- 4-6 DXF unit selection menu This is used to specify the measurement unit of CAD data (DXF format) to be input. 4-7 Button menu The following are explanations for each respective button function: Button INPUT Explanation Inputs embroidery or CAD data you specify in the filename sheet menu, into the BAS-PC/300. The color representing the input data depends on the setting of the Color icon.
-120- Chapter 7 Input/Output 5. Data manipulation 5-1 Inputting data 1. For BAS-300 or 750 series machines, insert a disk storing BAS-300 or 750 series data file(s) into the FD300. For BAS-300E series machines, insert a disk containing data into the FD drive (drive A) of your PC. For B430E series or B981 machines, click the [ROM IN] button to input data on the ROM chip into the BAS-PC/300. (Refer to 6-2.) 2.
5. Data manipulation -121- 5-2 Outputting data 1. For BAS-300 or 750 series machines, insert a disk storing BAS-300 or 750 series data file(s) into the FD300. For BAS-300E series machines, insert a disk containing data into the FD drive (drive A) of your PC. For B430E series or B981 machines, click the [ROM IN] button to input data on the ROM chip that is to be output into the BAS-PC/300. (Refer to 6-2.) 2.
-122- Chapter 7 Input/Output Using the mouse, move the pointer to adjust the frame to the desired position, and click the left mouse button to decide the frame position. When you specify the frame position, the pointer movement depends on the setting of the Grid icon (positioned on the vertical bar on the left of the screen). If you press the SHIFT key, the center of the frame reference position will match the one of the data you are currently editing. The pointer will change to the confirmation mark .
5. Data manipulation -123- When you click the [SET] button, the frame position will be fixed. However, if you click the [SET] button with data exceeding the frame dimensions, the sewing data will not be output as you expect. Change the frame position, or edit data so that it fits in the frame. When you click the [RESET] button, you can specify the frame position again. 7. The system will ask you whether you want to output data indicating message on the status line.
-124- Chapter 7 Input/Output 5-3 Deleting data 1. For BAS-300 or 750 series machines, insert a disk storing BAS-300 or 750 series data file(s) into the FD300. For BAS-300E series machines, insert a disk containing data into the FD drive (drive A) of your PC. For B430E series or B981 machines, click the [ROM IN] button to input data on the ROM chip that is to be deleted, into the BAS-PC/300. (Refer to 6-2.) 2.
6. Inputting/outputting ROM data -125- 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data For the machines that store data on ROM chips (e.g. B430E series machines), the BASPC/300 can input and output the ROM data via the ROM writer. Prepare a ROM writer, preferably Brother specified ROM writer PRW-1. Commercially available ones can also be used. See “1-3 Connecting the ROM writer” in “Setting Up the System” or “2. System configuration screen” in chapter 8, “System configuration.
-126- Chapter 7 Input/Output 6-1 Setting the ROM chip Attach the ROM chip to or remove it from the ROM writer as follows: (Attaching the ROM chip to the ROM writer) • Raise the lever of the ROM writer. ‚ With the notch on the ROM chip facing toward the rear, align the front pins of the ROM chip and the front holes of the socket on the ROM writer, and insert the ROM chip into the socket. ƒ Lower the lever of the ROM writer. (Removing the ROM chip from the ROM writer) • Raise the lever of the ROM writer.
6. Inputting/outputting ROM data -127- 6-2 Inputting ROM data 1. Put the ROM chip in the ROM writer. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu to display the ROM data input/output screen. 3. Click on the [ROM IN] button to input data stored on the ROM chip into the BASPC/300. Press the [Esc] key to cancel the current operation.
-128- Chapter 7 Input/Output 5. When the ROM file is made, specify the name of the ROM file and click on the [LOAD] button. The stitch data input/output screen will appear. Input or output data referring to “5. Data manipulation”. NOTES: ž For ROM data that needs to be saved, output it to a ROM chip. If the ROM data is to be used in this system in the future, you should save it in the system.
6. Inputting/outputting ROM data -129- 6-3 Outputting ROM data 1. Set an empty ROM chip which is applicable to the machine, in the ROM writer. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu to display the ROM data input/output screen. 3. Select the machine model on the model scroll menu. 4. Specify the name of the ROM file to be output from the ROM filename sheet menu or the ROM file scroll menu. 5. Click on the [ROM OUT] button.
-130- Chapter 7 Input/Output 6-4 Copying the data on the ROM chip When using Brother specified ROM writer PRW-1 or a commercially available ROM writer which is equipped to perform communication through an RS cable, the data on the ROM chip can be copied. Follow the procedure below. 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select ROM data on the pull-down menu to display the ROM data input/output screen. 2. Click on the [ROM COPY] button.
6. Inputting/outputting ROM data -131- NOTE: When the process is canceled or an error occurs, turn off the power of the ROM writer, and then turn it on again.
-132- Chapter 7 Input/Output 6-5 Addition to and overwriting of ROM data The ROM data that is stored in the ROM chip or the ROM file can be added to or overwritten. Addition means the ROM data to be copied is added to the end of the ROM data to be copied. Overwrite means the ROM data to be copied will replace the ROM data already written 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select ROM DATA on the I/O pulldown menu to indicate the ROM data input/output screen. 2.
6. Inputting/outputting ROM data -133- 5. When the ROM data is copied to the ROM chip, set the ROM chip in the ROM writer. The following dialogue box will appear. Select [INSERTED] if the ROM chip has been inserted in the ROM writer. Press the [CANCEL] button to cancel the operation. When the ROM data is copied to the ROM file, select [FILE], and specify the name of the ROM file from the ROM filename sheet menu or scroll menu. Click the right mouse button to cancel the operation. 6.
-134- Chapter 7 Input/Output specify the name of the ROM file on the ROM filename sheet menu or scroll menu. Click the right mouse button to cancel the operation. 8. The result of copy function will appear as follows: The above indication means that data is used on the B430E sewing machine, and ROM file A which has 3 pieces of data has been added to the ROM chip inserted in the ROM writer, and they have been saved as ROM file B.
6. Inputting/outputting ROM data -135- 6-6 Errors in input/output of ROM chip data When data in the ROM chip is input or output, an error may occur. Check the following items: 1. Is the ROM chip properly inserted in the ROM writer? 2. Is the ROM chip corresponding to the machine model used? 3. Is the power of the ROM writer turned on? 4. Is the ROM writer correctly connected? 5. Are the settings of the ROM writer correct? 6.
-136- Chapter 7 Input/Output 7. Inputting embroidery data or CAD data 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [EMBROIDERY/CAD DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Specify the path of the directory that stores embroidery data or CAD data, in the directory sheet menu. 3. Select data type, and the number of successive stitches for which thread trimming is performed, and the unit for DXF data if you input CAD data. 4.
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Chapter 8 System configuration This chapter describes how to set the system configuration. 1. CONFIG pull-down menu When you click on the [CONFIG] button on the main menu, the CONFIG pull-down menu will appear.
-140- Chapter 8 System configuration 2. System configuration screen The system configuration screen will appear when you select [SYSTEM] on the CONFIG pulldown menu. The following are explanations for each item on the system configuration screen. 2-1 Pointing device selection menu This is used to set the pointing device as either a mouse or digitizer. 2-2 Pointer shape menu This is used to set the pointer shape in the data display area.
2. System configuration -141- 2-3 CRT size selection menu This is used to set the size of the data displayed on the CRT, the same as that of the actual pattern when you click on the Actual size icon. When you click on the check box, the following message and the currently set value will appear: Clear the input box using the back space key, and you can enter the desired value through the keyboard in 1 mm increments.
-142- Chapter 8 System configuration Data area Size (mm × mm) L 1600 × 1600 M 800 × 800 BAS-370, BAS-375 S 320 × 320 BAS-364, BAS-366, BAS-370, BAS-375 151-390 Models that cannot accept data input/output None
2. System configuration -143- 2-6 Button menu Button menu has two buttons: the [SET] button and the [EXIT] button. Button SET Explanation Stores selection in the computer's memory, and exits the system configuration screen. EXIT Returns selections to the previous ones, and exits the system configuration screen.
-144- Chapter 8 System configuration 3. Directory setting screen The directory setting screen will appear when you select [DIRECTORY] on the pull-down menu. The following are explanations for each item on the directory setting screen.
3. Directory setting -145- 3-1 Data directory sheet menu This is used to set the drive or the path of the directory that stores data you want to save or load. Click on the DATA DIRECTORY sheet menu to input a directory path through the keyboard. If you cancel the operation, press the [Esc] key or click the right mouse button. 3-2 Configuration directory sheet menu This is used to set the drive or the path of the directory that stores the configuration file used for this system.
-146- Chapter 8 System configuration 3-4 Button menu Button menu has two buttons: the [SET] button and the [EXIT] button. Button SET Explanation Stores selection in the computer's memory, and exits the system configuration screen. EXIT Returns selections to the previous ones, and exits the system configuration screen. The contents you specify on the directory setting screen will be valid when you turn on the system the next time.
4. Digitizer setting -147- 4. Digitizer setting screen The digitizer setting screen will appear when you select [DIGITIZER] on the pull-down menu. The following are explanations for each item on the digitizer setting screen.
-148- Chapter 8 System configuration 4-1 Digitizer type selection menu This is used to select the type of digitizer you use. Refer to appendix 1 at the end of this manual. 4-2 MAG/RED ratio menu This is used to specify the magnification/reduction ratio for the original pattern to be input. If the pattern has been created one-forth the actual size, set the ratio to 1/4. 4-3 Pointer speed bar This is used to specify the speed for the pointer when you use the digitizer.
4. Digitizer setting -149- 4-4 Button menu Button RANGE Explanation Sets the operation range of the digitizer. Set the range in accordance with the instructions displayed on the screen. A space must be left around the specified range so that you can select menus; if you set the range to completely fill the data display area on the screen, you may not be able to select the menus. SET Stores selection in the computer's memory, and exits the digitizer setting display.
-150- Chapter 8 System configuration 4-5 Setting the operation range of the digitizer You can set the range of the digitizer only when you turn on the system after setting the pointing device to the digitizer. Use the following procedure to set the operation range of the digitizer. (1) Click on the [RANGE] button. (2) Indicate the lower left corner (point "a" in the figure below) of the operation range you want to specify.
5.Setting the scale -151- 5. Setting the scale This is used to adjust the size of the finished pattern. You can specify the size of the finished pattern by clicking on two points and setting the length between the two points. Specify the two points anywhere. The message, "Enter line length." will appear on the status line. Enter the value for the length through the keyboard.
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Chapter 9 Creating B981 data This chapter describes the fundamental functions concerning creating, editing, and outputting of the B981 data. To operate correctly, read the B981 instruction manual. 1. Creating B981 data 1-1 Setting model 1. Click on the [SET] button on the main menu. The set screen will appear. 2. Click on “B981” on the model menu. 3. Click on the [SET] button. Refer to "Chapter 5 Setting information concerning data creation" for more information.
-154- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data 1-2 Creating data 1. Click on the [CREATE] button on the main menu. The pattern selection screen will appear. 2. Select a pattern from the list. 3. Click on the [SET] button. The pattern set screen will appear. Set each item.
1. Creating B981 data -155- [TAPER] Item PRESSER Description Select from L1 to L7. Select a presser that applies to your sewing machine’s specification. CUTTING Select either BEFORE or AFTER (sewing). TIMING The motion of the knife is set on the B981. ZIGZAG WIDTH Set the zigzag width from 1.5 - 3.2 mm (0.1 mm increments). This is an imaginary zigzag width, intended only to display data image on the screen. The actual zigzag width is determined by the mechanical adjustment on the machine.
-156- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data TACKING Set the tacking length to 0 or 3 mm to 33 mm (1 mm increment). LENGTH This tacking length must cover the following: TACKING LENGTHLENGTH - 7 mm. OFFSET STITCH PITCH # STITCHES CUTTING SPACE Set the offset to 0.5 mm - 2.0 mm (0.1 mm increments). Set the stitch pitch to 0.5 mm - 2.0 mm (0.1 mm increments). Set the number of stitches to 4 - 20 (1 stitch increment). Set the cutting space to -0.3 mm to 0.5 mm (0.1 mm increments).
1. Creating B981 data Knife shape a × b -157- Eyelet shape c × d Eyelet shape c × d Knife shape When the cutting When the cutting a×b timing is before timing is after sewing or the knife sewing Knife NO. is not used 1 2.1 × 3.2 1.7 × 2.7 2.5 × 3.8 2 2.8 × 4.3 2.4 × 3.9 3.2 × 4.9 3 3.0 × 4.6 2.6 × 4.1 3.4 × 5.2 4 3.2 × 5.4 2.8 × 4.7 3.6 × 6.
-158- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data 4. Click on the [SET] button. The sewing image as viewed from the finish side will appear on the screen.
1. Creating B981 data -159- 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and then select [STITCH DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Select a program number from the program menu. 3. Click on the [OUTPUT] button.
-160- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data The system will ask you whether you want to output data with a message on the status line, and the pointer changes to the confirmation mark . Click the left mouse button if it is OK to output. Data will be output with the specified program number. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 5. Data manipulation 5-2. Outputting data" for more information.
1. Creating B981 data -161- 1-4 Saving ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Click on the [ROM filename] sheet menu to enter the ROM filename. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
-162- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data 4. Enter a description. The ROM file being edited will be saved with the filename you specified.
1. Creating B981 data -163- 1-5 Outputting ROM file to ROM chip 1. Turn on the power of the ROM writer, and set an empty ROM chip on it which is applicable to the machine. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Specify the name of the ROM file to be output on the ROM filename sheet menu, and click on the [ROM OUT] button. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data 6-3. Outputting ROM data" for more information.
-164- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data 2. Editing data 2-1 Inputting data from ROM chip 1. Turn on the power of the ROM writer, and set a ROM chip which has data to be edited. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Click on the [ROM IN] button. 4. Enter the filename and description. 5. Click on the [LOAD] button. The ROM data which is input into the computer can be used for editing sewing data. Refer to “Chapter 7 Input/Output 6.
2. Editing data -165- 2-2 Changing name of ROM file to be edited 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Select a ROM file to be edited. 3. Click on the [LOAD] button. Specify the name of the ROM file. It can be edited. 2-3 Inputting data from ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [STITCH DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Click on the desired program number on the program number menu. 3. Click on the [INPUT] button.
-166- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data 2-4 Editing data 1. Click on the [EDIT] button on the main menu. The set screen will appear. 2. Select an item to change its setting, and click on the [SET] button. The data whose setting is changed will appear. 2-5 Outputting data Refer to descriptions on and after "1. Creating B981 data 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file" in this chapter to output data to a ROM file.
3. Saving data into file or loading data from file -167- 3. Saving data into file or loading data from file Refer to "Chapter 6. File" for more information. 3-1 Saving data 1. Click on the [FILE] button on the main menu. 2. Click on the file sheet menu to input the desired filename. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button. The data will be saved with the specified filename. 3-2 Loading data 1. Click on the [FILE] button on the main menu. 2.
-168- Chapter 9 Creating B981 data 4. Manipulation on B981 4-1 Attaching data ROM chip 1. Turn off the power. Before replacing the data ROM chip, be sure to turn off the power. To avoid shock hazards, turn off the power and wait 5 minutes at least, and then open the control box. 2. Attach the data ROM chip to position • on the panel circuit board. Be careful as to the orientation of the ROM chip. If it is attached wrongly, it may be damaged.
4. Manipulation on B981 -169- 4-2 Selecting program 1. Turn on the power in the automatic mode. 2. Press the start button. The feed bracket will move to the cloth setting position. 3. Normally, the length will be indicated on the number display window. Press the "Up" • or "Down" ‚ switch to change the length or program number. 18à19à20à21à22àP0àP1àP2àP3àP4àP5àP6àP7àP8àP9 * There are 10 selectable programs whose numbers are assigned from P0 to P9.
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Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data This chapter describes the fundamental functions concerning creating, editing, and outputting of B855E and B856E data. This system does not discriminate between the B855E and B856E. This manual indicates everything based on the B856E, representative of both models. To operate correctly, read the B856E instruction manual as well as this manual. 1. Creating B856E data 1-1 Setting model 1. Click on the [SET] button on the main menu. The set screen will appear. 2.
-172- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 1-2 Creating data For example, create data based on the below baseline on which stitches will be generated. A B (1.0,-0.5) C (-1.0,-0.5) D(3.0,-0.5) E (-1.0,-0.5) F(1.0,-0.5) 1. Click on the [CREATE] button on the main menu. 2. Click on the [STITCH] button. 3. Click around the center of the drawing area to specify the start point (point A).
1. Creating B855E and B856E data -173- 4. Data is created by specifying a relative length from the previous point. Press the Ctrl key. The edit boxes to input values will appear. 5. Determine point B for the baseline. Input 1.0, -0.5 from the keyboard. 6. Repeat the procedure until point F (end point). 7. After inputting all points, press the Esc key to finish data creation using the keyboard. 8. Click on the [SAVE] button to save the data. If it is difficult to see data because it is small, click .
-174- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file 1. If there is no ROM files, refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data 6-2. Inputting ROM data" to create a ROM file. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and then select [STITCH DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Select a program number from the program menu. If there is no data, click on "NEW".
1. Creating B855E and B856E data -175- 4. Click on the [OUTPUT] button. The stitching image will appear along with each item to be set for reconfirmation. Determine each item along with the machine’s settings. In some cases, according to the set values, the image may appear different to the created data. 5. Click on the [OUTPUT] button. Data will be output with the specified program number.
-176- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 1-4 Saving ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Click on the [ROM filename] sheet menu to enter the ROM filename. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button.
1. Creating B855E and B856E data -177- 4. Enter a description. The ROM file being edited will be saved with the filename you specified.
-178- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 1-5 Outputting ROM file to ROM chip 1. Turn on the power of the ROM writer, and set an empty ROM chip on it which is applicable to the machine. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Specify the name of the ROM file to be output on the ROM filename sheet menu, and click on the [ROM OUT] button. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data 6-3.
2. Editing data -179- 2. Editing data 2-1 Inputting data from ROM chip 1. Turn on the power of the ROM writer, and set a ROM chip which has data to be edited. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Click on the [ROM IN] button. 4. Enter the filename and description. 5. Click on the [LOAD] button. The ROM data which is input into the computer can be used for editing sewing data. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data 6-2.
-180- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 2-2 Changing name of ROM file to be edited 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Select a ROM file to be edited. 3. Click on the [LOAD] button. Specify the name of the ROM file. It can be edited. 2-3 Inputting data from ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [STITCH DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Click on the desired program number on the program number menu. 3.
2. Editing data -181- 4. Click on the [INPUT] button. The specified data will be input. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 5. Data manipulation 5-1. Inputting data" for more information. 2-4 Editing data Refer to chapter 3 to edit data. 2-5 Outputting data Refer to descriptions on and after "1. Creating B856E data 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file" in this chapter to output data to a ROM file.
-182- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 3. Saving data into file or loading data from file Refer to "Chapter 6 File" for more information. 3-1 Saving data 1. Click on the [FILE] button on the main menu. 2. Click on the file sheet menu to input the desired filename. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button. The data will be saved with the specified filename. 3-2 Loading data 1. Click on the [FILE] button on the main menu. 2. Click on the file scroll menu or file sheet menu to input or select the filename. 3.
4. Manipulation on B855E and B856E -183- 4. Manipulation on B856E 4-1 Replacing the data ROM chip Before replacing the data ROM chip, be sure to turn off the power. To avoid shock hazards, turn off the power and wait 5 minutes at least, and then open the control box. When creating a custom-made sewing pattern, remove the ROM chip from the main circuit board inside the control box, and have the system read data.
-184- Chapter 10 Creating B855E and B856E data 4-2 Selecting the custom-made sewing pattern 1. If the LED display • is illuminated steadily, press the SET key ‚ so that the LED display • flashes. 2. Press the PATTERN key ƒ. The indicator „ will illuminate, and the pattern number currently set will flash on the LED display •. 3. Press the and selection keys … to select the pattern number. 3-1. Select 9 in the left column of the LED display •. 3-2.
Chapter 11 Creating B800E data This chapter describes the fundamental functions concerning creating, editing, and outputting of B800E data. To operate correctly, read the B800E instruction manual as well as this manual. (NOTE) PROM version available for BAS-PC/300 is B800E MN-C or later. (MN-A and MN-B can not be used.) 1. Creating B800E data 1-1 Setting model 1. Click on the [SET] button on the main menu. The set screen will appear. 2. Click on “B800E” on the model menu. 3. Click on the [SET] button.
-186- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data 1-2 Creating data 1. Click on the [CREATE] button on the main menu. 2. Click on the [PATTERN] button. The pattern selection screen will appear. 3. Select a pattern from the list. 4. Click on the [SET] button. The pattern set screen will appear. Set each item. The item (pattern) numbers apply to this machine.
1. Creating B800E data -187- Following is an explanation of the pattern setting items. The procedure is explained using an "eyelet-rectangle" shape (eyelet shape for rear tack and rectangular shape for front tack) as an example. [Eyelet – rectangle] 5. If any of the buttons at the lower-left corner of the screen are pressed, the pattern and the display at the top-left of the screen will change. 6. The input range and the input step will appear in the Guidance window.
-188- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data If you would like to change the data position, press the right mouse button. You can then specify a new data position. 9. The following option codes indicate the operation timing for the cutter and sub-tension discs. Operation timing Option output code Cutter on Option output 1 Sub-tension discs Option output 2 open Sub-tension discs Option output 3 closed Speed data is indicated by the following speed deceleration codes.
1. Creating B800E data -189- 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file 1. If there is no ROM files, refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data 6-2. Inputting ROM data" to create a ROM file. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and then select [STITCH DATA] on the pulldown menu. 3. Select a program number from the program menu. If there is no data, click on "NEW".
-190- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data 4. Click on the [OUTPUT] button. 5. The next screen which is displayed can be used to check the sewing area and the cutter diagram. The [Rear], [ALL] and [Front] buttons can only be used when the work clamp size is X_7.3 x Y_75mm (sewing area X_6mm-Y_70mm).
1. Creating B800E data -191- The functions of each button are described below. Button Function Rear Displays an enlarged view of the area 40 mm from the rear. ALL Front Displays the whole pattern Displays an enlarged view of the area 40 mm from the front. The [Needle plate size], [Work clamp size] and [Cutter size] values and this unit's values should always be set to the same values. 6. Click on the [SET] button. Data will be output with the selected program number.
-192- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data 1-4 Saving ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Click on the [ROM filename] sheet menu to enter the ROM filename. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button. 4. Enter a description. The ROM file being edited will be saved with the filename you specified.
1. Creating B800E data -193- 1-5 Outputting ROM file to ROM chip 1. Turn on the power of the ROM writer, and set an empty ROM chip on it which is applicable to the machine. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Specify the name of the ROM file to be output on the ROM filename sheet menu, and click on the [ROM OUT] button. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6. Inputting/outputting ROM data 6-3. Outputting ROM data" for more information.
-194- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data 2. Editing data 2-1 Inputting data from ROM chip 1. Turn on the power of the ROM writer, and set a ROM chip which has data to be edited. 2. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 3. Click on the [ROM IN] button. 4. Enter the filename and description. 5. Click on the [LOAD] button. The ROM data which is input into the computer can be used for editing sewing data. Refer to "Chapter 7 Input/Output 6.
2. Editing data -195- 2-2 Changing name of ROM file to be edited 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [ROM DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Select a ROM file to be edited. 3. Click on the [LOAD] button. Specify the name of the ROM file. It can be edited. 2-3 Inputting data from ROM file 1. Click on the [I/O] button on the main menu, and select [STITCH DATA] on the pull-down menu. 2. Click on the desired program number on the program number menu. 3. Click on the [INPUT] button.
-196- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data 2-5 Outputting data Refer to descriptions on and after "1. Creating B800E data 1-3 Outputting data to a ROM file" in this chapter to output data to a ROM file.
3. Saving data into file or loading data from file -197- 3. Saving data into file or loading data from file Refer to "Chapter 6 File" for more information. 3-1 Saving data 1. Click on the [FILE] button on the main menu. 2. Click on the file sheet menu to input the desired filename. 3. Click on the [SAVE] button. The data will be saved with the specified filename. 3-2 Loading data 1. Click on the [FILE] button on the main menu. 2.
-198- Chapter 11 Creating B800E data 4. Manipulation on B800E 4-1 Replacing the ROM chip 1. Turn off the power. Before replacing the ROM chip, be sure to turn off the power. To avoid shock hazards, turn off the power and wait 5 minutes at least, and then open the control box. 2. Attach the ROM chip to position • on the circuit board. Be careful as to the orientation of the ROM chip. If it is attached wrongly, it may be damaged.
4. Manipulation on B800E -199- 4-2 Selecting program 1. Turn on the power switch. 2. Press the SELECT key (13) until the AUTO LED illuminates. 3. Press the start switch. 4. Press the UP key ‡ or DOWN key ˆ to change the program number. 1à2àŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸŸà97à98à99àP1àP2àP3àP4àP5àP6àP7àP8àP9 * The program numbers can be selected from 9 types of program (from P1 to P9). Programs from P1 to P9 are displayed in †. For further details, refer to the Instruction Manual for this unit.
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Appendix 1 -201- Appendix 1 Digitizer type Refer to the following table to set the type of digitizer.
-202- Appendix 2 Appendix 2 P-ROM chips able to be used with the PRW-1 The following list the P-ROM chips that can be used on the Brother specified ROM writer, PRW-1.
Appendix 2 NS NM27C256 NS NM27LC256 SGS-THOMSON M27C256B TI TMS27C256 TOSHIBA TC5727256AD TOSHIBA TMM27256D TOSHIBA TMM27256AD TOSHIBA TC57H256D -203- 151-390
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INDEX -i- INDEX A Creating a curved line.................................. 33 Creating a feed stitch point .......................... 28 Actual size icon ............................................9 ADD....................................................24, 116 Adding a new point ...................................... 36 Addition to and overwriting of ROM data ...... 133 All image icon...............................................8 ARC CONNCT ...................................... 24, 35 ATTRIB ......
-ii- INDEX DISPLAY ALL ................99, 100, 108, 113, 114 Inputting embroidery data or CAD data........ 137 Dividing an outline........................................69 Inputting ROM data................................... 127 DIVISION....................................................30 Inputting/outputting ROM data.................... 125 drag ...........................................................27 INSERT...................................................... 24 Drag..................
INDEX Outputting ROM data................................. 130 OUTSIDE DIA. ............................................ 43 OVERLAP.................................................. 73 OVERWRITE ............................................ 116 P Parallel copy (move) .................................... 49 PATTERN................................................... 22 PITCH .................................................. 25, 30 pointer..........................................................
-iv- INDEX tracing........................................................92 VERTICAL.................................................. 24 U W UNEQUAL ZIGZAG RIGHT DEV ...................31 Work directory .......................................... 145 Using the DATA CONVERT function..............89 Z V ZIGZAG...................................................... 30 V BACK .....................................................74 ZIGZAG DEV..............................................
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BROTHER INDUSTRIES,LTD. Printed in Japan NAGOYA,JAPAN 151-390 S36373-501 1999.03.