Brother Personal Embroidery Design Software System, PE-DESIGN 7 manual Design Database Window

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Understanding Windows and Using Tools

Design Database Window

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1Title bar

2Menu bar

Gives access to the functions.

3Toolbar

Provides shortcuts for the menu commands.

4Folder pane

Provides access to the folders on the com- puter and the results of any searches that were performed.

5Card reading button Reads an original card.

6Folder content display button

The folder pane and contents pane display are switched to the folder contents.

7Hoop size selector

This selects the hoop size when writing a pattern to an original card.

8Card capacity indicator

Displays the selected design (displayed in the writing list) for the capacity of the original card.

9Write button

The selected design (displayed in the writ- ing list) is written to the original card.

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10Remove button

Returns the selected design (displayed in the writing list) to the unselected state.

11Status bar

Provides helpful information.

12Writing list

The list of designs to be written to the origi- nal card is displayed.

13Add button

The design selected in the contents pane view is displayed in the writing list.

14Card writing box display/non-display button

Press when writing the design to an original card. Click this button to hide or display the writing list.

15Contents pane

Displays thumbnails of all embroidery pat- terns in the selected folder.

16Minimize button

17Maximize button

18Close 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 SuppliesPlease Read Before Installation Installation Please read before InstallingInstallation Procedure System Requirements Installing the SoftwareClick Browse Memo Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer Installing the Driver for the Card Writer ModuleInstall 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 Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive Upgrading the USB Card Writer ModuleStart 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 Line sew types 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