Brother PE-DESIGN 7 manual New Features of Version, Stitch generation features, Layout & Editing

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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 Corners)

•Expanded motif sizing and spacing

-The motif can be spaced vertically and horizontally

-The motif can be sized up to 100 x 100 mm (3.94 x 3.94 inches)

■Editing Functions and user interface

•Auto repeat using arrow keys

•Can save Personal Sewing Attribute settings

Layout & Editing:

•Newly created custom Fonts can be used in Layout & Editing. (From Font Creator)

•New small Fonts (Minimum Font size 3.0mm (0.12 inch))

•Embroidery letters of 2-byte characters for True Type Font can be entered. (Japanese, Chi- nese, Korean, etc.)

•Monogramming function includes more decorative frames. All built in fonts, True Type Font, and custom created fonts from Font Creator can now be used with the Monogram function

•Transforming text can be done by dragging. Kerning, Sizing, Rotating, vertical offset can be done by dragging the individual letters

•Can generate a curved outline in the Auto Punch function

•Improved editing functions for curved outlines

•Shape tool has been added to the left tool bar with 24 built in shapes

•Six additional stitch formats can be imported and exported: All formats include:

.pec, .pes, .dst, .exp, .pcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, .jef, .sew, .csd, .xxx and .phc (.pec and .phc are import only.)

•Additional fading levels in Image display

•Enables the ability to drag & drop clip art, pes ﬁles, and stitch format ﬁles into Layout & Editing

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Contents Quick Reference Guide Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and CanadaFor a longer service life For repairs or adjustmentsFor designing beautiful embroidery patterns For safe operationTable of Contents Index Features What You Can Do With This SoftwareEasily Create Custom Fonts New Features of Version Stitch generation featuresEditing Functions and user interface Layout & EditingApplications of the Software GeneralLayout & Editing Design CenterDesign Center Programmable Stitch CreatorFont Creator Design DatabaseBasic Operation Map Package Contents IntroductionOptional Supplies Principal PartsInstallation Procedure Installation Please read before InstallingPlease Read Before Installation Installing the Software System RequirementsClick 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 For Windows XP not connected to the In- ternet Select No, not this time, and then click NextFor 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 Online Registration Checking for the Latest Version of the ProgramUninstallation Technical SupportUsing this Quick Reference Guide Basic OperationAdvanced Operation Operation SearchFrom the Start menu Introduction page appearsOperation 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/Exiting Applications Starting Up Layout & EditingExiting the Application Click File in the menu bar, and then click ExitUnderstanding Windows and Using Tools Layout & Editing WindowDesign Center Window Font Creator Window Select Character barPreview window Guidelines ﬁxedProgrammable Stitch Creator Window Design Database Window Importing image data into Layout & Editing Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then, Layout & EditingImport the image Adjust the image size and position Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Select the conversion methodConvert the image to an embroidery pattern Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the ﬁnished embroiderySaving the embroidery design Page Transferring the design to an original card Insert an original card into the USB card writer moduleTransfer the embroidery design Click File, then Write to CardClick OK → The following message appears Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Product Agreement