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

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Table of Contents

Instruction Manual (viewed from computer)

After the software has been installed, the Instruction Manual can be viewed from the software appli- cation window. The Instruction Manual provides operating procedures and descriptions for the vari- ous functions of the software. Click on Help in the tool bar and then click on Instruction Manual.

Basic Operation

Starting up/Exiting Applications

Understanding Windows and Using Tools

Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function)

Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Cross Stitch Function)

Automatically Converting a Photo to an Embroidery Design Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images Arranging Embroidery Patterns

Managing Embroidery designs

Entering Monograms

Creating Appliqués

Advanced Operation

Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Layout & Editing/Image to Stitch Wizard)

Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)

Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center) Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)

Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)

Listing/Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)

Menus/Tools

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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 Procedure Installation Please read before InstallingPlease Read Before Installation System Requirements Installing the SoftwareClick Browse Memo Install the driver for the card writer module Installing the Driver for the Card Writer ModulePlug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer Select No, not this time, and then click Next For Windows XP not connected to the In- ternetFor Windows Start up Layout & Editing Upgrading the USB Card Writer ModuleRemove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive 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 Region sew types Sew TypesLine 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