Brother Personal Embroidery Design Software System manual Understanding Windows and Using Tools

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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.

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1Title bar

2Menu bar

Provides access to the functions.

3Toolbar

Provides shortcuts for the menu commands.

4Sewing Attributes bar

Sets the sewing attributes (color and sew type) of lines and regions in the pattern.

5Tool Box

Used to create, select and edit patterns.

6Status bar

Provides helpful information.

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7Reference Window

Displays all patterns in the work area, giv- ing you an overview while you work on a detailed area. (For more details, refer to “Viewing Patterns in the Reference Win- dow” of the Instruction Manual.)

8Design Page

The actual part of the work area that can be saved and sewn.

9Work area

10Minimize button

11Maximize button

12Close button

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Contents Quick Reference Guide Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Important Information RegulationsFor repairs or adjustments For a longer service lifeFor designing beautiful embroidery patterns For safe operationTable of Contents Index What You Can Do With This Software FeaturesEasily Create Custom Fonts Stitch generation features New Features of VersionEditing Functions and user interface Layout & EditingGeneral Applications of the SoftwareLayout & Editing Design CenterProgrammable Stitch Creator Design CenterFont Creator Design DatabaseBasic Operation Map Introduction Package ContentsPrincipal Parts Optional SuppliesInstallation Please read before Installing Please Read Before InstallationInstallation Procedure System Requirements Installing the SoftwareClick Browse Memo Installing the Driver for the Card Writer Module Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computerInstall the driver for the card writer module Select No, not this time, and then click Next For Windows XP not connected to the In- ternetFor Windows Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM driveStart up Layout & Editing Click Next to begin upgrading the USB card writer module Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Online RegistrationTechnical Support UninstallationBasic Operation Using this Quick Reference GuideAdvanced Operation Operation SearchIntroduction page appears From the Start menuOperation buttons From the Help menu of the application Click the button for the desired topic Sew Types Line sew typesRegion sew types Sew Types Starting Up Layout & Editing Starting Up/Exiting ApplicationsExiting the Application Click File in the menu bar, and then click ExitLayout & Editing Window Understanding Windows and Using ToolsDesign Center Window Select Character bar Font Creator WindowPreview window Guidelines fixedProgrammable Stitch Creator Window Design Database Window Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then, Layout & Editing Importing image data into Layout & EditingImport the image Adjust the image size and position Select the conversion method Automatically converting the image to an embroidery patternConvert the image to an embroidery pattern Preview the finished embroidery Displaying a preview of the embroiderySaving the embroidery design Page Insert an original card into the USB card writer module Transferring the design to an original cardTransfer the embroidery design Click File, then Write to CardClick OK → The following message appears Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Product Agreement Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package