Personal Embroidery Design Software System 7 Ver. Quick Reference Guide ENGLISH XE1182-001 Printed in China << PE-Design Ver.7.
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Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Before Use....................................................................................4 Features .............................................................................................4 Basic Operation Map .........................................................................9 Introduction..................................................................................... 10 Installation (Please read before Installing!) ..............................
Table of Contents Instruction Manual (viewed from computer) After the software has been installed, the Instruction Manual can be viewed from the software application window. The Instruction Manual provides operating procedures and descriptions for the various functions of the software. Click on Help in the tool bar and then click on Instruction Manual.
Before Use Features What You Can Do With This Software This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original embroidery. Easily turn illustrations, photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs. Automatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image Refer to “Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function)” in the Instruction Manual.
Features Easily Create Custom Fonts Custom fonts can be created using Font Creator. These fonts can be recalled to be used in Layout & Editing. Refer to “Manually Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)” in the Instruction Manual. Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns Manually You can combine embroidery patterns or apply stitching to drawings and text. In addition, you can design a wider variety of embroidery patterns by using the many sew types available.
New Features of Version 7 ■ Stitch generation features • Added Line Sewing Type: Triple Stitch • Added Region Sewing Type: Random Walking Stitch (stippling-style stitch) • Variations of under sewing - Added new under sewing type to the Region Sewing Attributes - Under sewing can be set for zigzag stitching, manual punching, and text • Motif stitch can be set to manual punching • Piping Stitch can be set to regions • New zigzag stitch corners have been added to the Line Sewing Attributes - (2 styles of Sharp
Features • Improved Photo Stitch function: - Easier process to create an embroidery file from a Photo - Improved processing speed and color selection Design Center: • “Detect Outlines” function to select the outline of an image in “Cut out to Line Image” dialog • “Figure Handle Stage” has the ability to connect/split a line • Enables the color of a portion of the outline to be changed in the Sewing Setting Stage • New button to easily export a design from Sew Setting Stage to Layout & Editing • Allows up t
■ Design Center Design Center is used to manually create embroidery patterns from images using a four-stage procedure. The images may come from scanning a printed image or can be created with an application like Paint®. Design Center automatically detects outlines in the image and replaces them with broken lines that can be edited and assigned sewing attributes.
Basic Operation Map Basic Operation Map Design Center Font Creator Manually create embroidery patterns from image •file name: .pel, .pem Create custom font patterns •file name: .pef Layout & Editing Digitizes Combine different patterns into an embroidery design •file name: .pes Custom Designs Custom Lettering Automatically Converts Image to Embroidery Designs Design Database Programmable Stitch Creator Manage design files Create custom stitch patterns •file name: .pas, .
Introduction Package Contents Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Version 7 (full version): USB card writer module CD-ROM Original card Quick Reference Guide Template Contains the software, Instruction Manual (HTML format) and Instruction Manual (PDF format).
Introduction Optional Supplies Original card Note: • The only original cards that can be used with this USB card writer module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type. Memo: • Additional blank original cards can be purchased through an authorized dealer. Principal Parts LED indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer.
Installation (Please read before Installing!) Please Read Before Installation • Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements. • In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an account with administrator privileges, refer to the Windows manual. • The installation procedure is described for Windows® XP.
Installation System Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Computer IBM-PC or compatible computer Operating system Windows® 2000, XP Processor Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Memory 128 MB (512 MB or more is recommended.
→ After a short while, the Choose Setup Language dialog box automatically appears. Memo: • The following installation procedure includes descriptions and dialog boxes for Windows® XP. The procedure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different. Memo: • If the installer does not automati- cally start up: 1. Click the Start button. Select the desired language, and then click OK. 2. Click Run. → The Run dialog box appears. 3.
Installation → When the installation is completed, the following dialog box appears, suggesting that the computer be restarted. Note: • Even though the installation is completed, do not remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click Finish to restart the computer and complete the installation of the software. Memo: • If the following dialog box appears, it is not necessary to restart the computer. Click Finish to complete the installation of the software. 15 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:15 02.06.
Step 2: Installing the Driver for the Card Writer Module This section describes how to install the driver for the card writer module. a Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer. Make sure that the connector is fully inserted. Note: • If you upgrading from version 5.02 or later, skip this section and continue with the procedure described in “[STEP 3] Upgrading the USB card writer module” on page 19. b Install the driver for the card writer module.
Installation ■ For Windows® XP without Service Pack 2 installed and connected to the Internet: The installation of the driver is completed automatically (Steps b through c are not required.). ■ For Windows® XP not connected to the Internet: Select No, not this time, and then click Next. Note: • Depending on the computer, this dialog box may not appear. If it does not appear, skip this step and continue with the procedure. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next.
To install the new driver for the USB card writer module, select Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...), and then click Next. ■ For Windows® 2000: Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and then click Next. Select CD-ROM drives, and then click Next. 18 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:18 02.06.
Installation c Follow the instructions of the Found New Hardware Wizard (or Add New Hardware Wizard) to complete the installation of the driver. d Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Step 3: Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module This section describes how to upgrade the USB card writer module for version 7. Users upgrading from version 5 or 6 must upgrade Note: the card writer.
Note: • If the product ID is incorrectly entered, the message “The product ID is incorrect. Check that a mistake was not made during typing.” appears. • The uppercase letters “I” and “O” are not used in the product ID. Type in the 15-digit product ID on the label attached to the CD-ROM case, and then click Next. → The entered product ID and the serial number automatically retrieved from the USB card writer module is displayed.
Installation → If the upgrade has been completed successfully, the dialog box shown below appears. Note: • If a warning appears at any time, follow the instructions that are displayed. Online Registration If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with important information such as future product developments and Note: improvements, you can register your product online by follow- • Online registration may not be ing a simple registration procedure. available in some areas.
Uninstallation a Click the Start button in the task bar, and then click Control Panel. b In the Control Panel window, double-click Add or Remove Programs. c In the dialog box that appeared, select this software, and then click Change/Remove. 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. Note: • On the above website, first select your country.
Using this Quick Reference Guide/Using the Instruction Manual Using this Quick Reference Guide This guide contains descriptions about the preparations necessary to begin using the software. Follow the instructions provided in this manual to complete the preparation and installation of the application. In addition, this guide has practice exercises for understanding the operation of the software.
Opening the Instruction Manual Note: •Before opening the Instruction Manual, make sure that the software has been installed on the computer. For details, refer to “Installation (Please read before Installing!)” on page 12. ■ From the Start menu a Click , point to All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7, and then click Instruction Manual. The introduction page appears. 24 PED7_QSG_03.indd Sec1:24 08.06.
Using the Instruction Manual b Click Start Instruction Manual. The Instruction Manual appears. Operation buttons Buttons for operations, such as changing the page display and printing. Support menu Menu for providing help in using the manual or viewing the desired information. Main menu Click the button in the main menu for the desired operation. 25 PED7_QSG_03.indd Sec1:25 19.06.
■ From the Help menu of the application As an example, the procedure for opening the Instruction Manual from Layout & Editing follows. a Click Help, then Instruction Manual. b Click Start Instruction Manual. 26 PED7_QSG_03.indd Sec1:26 08.06.
Using the Instruction Manual The introduction page appears. c Click the button for the desired topic. Memo: • If the Instruction Manual does not appear even after a button is clicked, change the Internet Explorer® settings according to the instructions that appear in the introduction page. Instruction Manual (PDF format) For a printer-friendly version of the Instruction Manual use the PDF file. This file would normally be available in the folder at the path C:\Program Files\Brother\PE-DESIGN Ver7\Manual
Sew Types 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. For details, refer to “Line sewing attributes” and “Region sewing attributes” (Layout & Editing and Design Center) of the Instruction Manual.
Sew Types Cross Stitch Concentric Circle Stitch Radial Stitch Spiral Stitch Piping Stitch Random Walking Stitch New! Piping Stitch (motif setting) New! New! Memo: • The stitching for the programmable fill stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern. For details, refer to “Programmable fill stitch” and “Motif stitch” on “ Line (or Region) sewing attributes” of the Instruction Manual. 29 PED7_QSG_04.indd Sec1:29 09.06.
Getting Started Starting Up/Exiting Applications Starting Up Layout & Editing Layout & Editing is used to automatically create embroidery patterns from images and to create embroidery patterns by combining drawn patterns and text. As an example, the Layout & Editing window is shown below. a Click , select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7. Select Layout & Editing to open the Layout & Editing window. → The Layout & Editing window appears.
Starting Up/Exiting Applications/Understanding Windows and Using Tools Understanding Windows and Using Tools Layout & Editing Window The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 5 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Title bar Menu bar Provides access to the functions. Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. Sewing Attributes bar Sets the sewing attributes (color and sew type) of lines and regions in the pattern.
Design Center Window The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. 1 2 3 4 12 11 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 2 3 4 5 Title bar Menu bar Provides access to the functions. Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. Sewing Attributes bar Sets the sewing attributes (color and sew type) of the lines and regions in the pattern (only in the Sew Setting Stage) Tool Box Used to select and edit the image or pattern.
Understanding Windows and Using Tools Font Creator Window 1 2 3 4 14 13 12 11 5 10 9 8 7 6 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Title bar Menu bar Provides access to the functions. Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. Select Character bar Allows characters from created fonts to be selected. Tool Box Used to select and create font pattern. Status bar Provides helpful information. Preview window Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved.
Programmable Stitch Creator Window 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 4 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 Title bar Menu bar Provides access to the functions. Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. Tool Box Used to select and create fill and motif stitch patterns and stamps. (The bottom four buttons do not appear in Motif mode.) 5 Status bar Provides helpful information. 6 Preview window Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. 7 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved.
Understanding Windows and Using Tools Design Database Window 1 2 3 18 17 16 4 15 5 6 14 13 7 8 9 12 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Title bar Menu bar Gives access to the functions. Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. Folder pane Provides access to the folders on the computer and the results of any searches that were performed. Card reading button Reads an original card. Folder content display button The folder pane and contents pane display are switched to the folder contents.
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image. This procedure will go through each step of the basic operation.
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) b Import the image. Click Image, then Input, then from File. Memo: • The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. • You can change the Design Page size by using the menu command Option-Design Page Property. Double-click the ClipArt folder to open it. Select the sample file tulip.bmp, and then click Open, or double-click the file’s icon. 37 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:37 02.06.
→ The image appears in the work area. c Adjust the image size and position. Memo: • The status bar shows the dimensions (width and height) of the image. Handles • The shape of the pointer changes to , , , or , depending on the handle that the pointer is over. • is for scaling the width. • is for scaling the height. • and are for scaling both dimensions at the same time. (The Status bar Drag the handle to adjust the selected image to the desired size. height-to-width proportion is maintained.
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Move the pointer over the selected image, and then drag the image to the desired position. Step 2: Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Next, the image will automatically be converted to an embroidery pattern. a Select the conversion method. Click Image, then Image to Stitch Wizard. 39 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:39 02.06.
Select Auto Punch, and then click Next. b Convert the image to an embroidery pattern. Check Result View tab to see the preview of the conversion, and then click Finish. 40 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:40 02.06.
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The generated embroidery pattern is displayed. Step 3: Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the finished embroidery. Click Display, then Realistic Preview. 41 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:41 02.06.
To return to the normal view, click Display, then Realistic Preview, or click , or press the key. Step 4: Saving the embroidery design Once the embroidery design is finished, you may want to save it in order to retrieve it later. Click File, then Save. 42 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:42 02.06.
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name. Click Save. 43 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:43 02.06.
Step 5: Transferring the design to an original card By writing a design to a media that can be used in your embroidery machine and transferring it to your embroidery machine, you can actually sew the design. For this example, we will transfer the design to an original card. Memo: • You can also use Floppy Disks, Compact Flash Card, and USB Media to save designs. a Insert an original card into the USB card writer module. Note: • The original card is inserted correctly when you hear it snap into place.
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The following message appears. Note: • Before using the original card, make sure that the designs on the card are no longer needed or make sure to store them on your hard drive or other storage media. Click OK. → The following message appears. Note: Click OK. • If the card writer module is not correctly connected or powered, an error message of “No card writer module is connected.Please connect card writer module.
Troubleshooting 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. The message “No card writer module is connected. Please connect card writer module.” appeared. Estimated Cause Solution Page An operation not described in the installation procedure was performed.
Troubleshooting Problem When trying to upgrade from an older version, the message “Cannot connect to the Internet.” or “The server could not be connected to. Wait a while, and then try connecting again.” appeared and the USB card writer module could not be upgraded. The USB card writer module does not operate correctly. Estimated Cause Solution Page The computer with the USB card writer module connected to its USB port could not establish a connection to the Internet.
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