Brother XF0606-001 operation manual Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

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Before Use

8.Click Finish to complete the installation of the software.

a Note:

This procedure also automatically installs the card writer driver. The card writer may now be connected to your computer.

Make sure that PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up correctly.

b Memo:

If the dialog box calling for restarting the computer appears, it is necessary to restart the computer.

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Check for Updates.

The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the software from the Web site.

a Note:

•This feature cannot be used if the computer is not connected to the Internet.

•It may not be possible to check for the latest version if a firewall is turned on. Turn off the firewall, and then try performing the operation again.

•Administrator privileges are required.

b Memo:

If the Always check for most recent version

at startup check box is selected, the software is checked at startup to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

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Contents Personal Embroidery Design Software System Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and CanadaRead the following before opening the CD-ROM package For designing beautiful embroidery designs For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For safe operationTable of Contents Before Use Package ContentsIntroduction Please Read Before Installation InstallationSystem Requirements Click All Programs  Accessories  Run Installing the SoftwareIf the installer does not automatically start up Windows XP users onlyTo install the application into a different folder Click ChangeChecking for the Latest Version of the Program If the Always check for most recent versionOnline Registration UninstallationTechnical Support BeforeStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus Getting StartedStarting Up Application About the Top WizardDocuments My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchImage file formats Select Mask dialog box on Click Select from CandidatesChanging color of the circle Adding text and setting character spacing Transforming the textImporting and rotating an embroidery pattern Transforming text onTransferring embroidery patterns To embroidery machines Transferring the design to an original cardPrecautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cards Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB mediaSaving with a new name SavingOverwriting ExportingPhoto Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Exiting ApplicationWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Image To StitchPhoto Stitch Importing photo data into PEClick Update Preview Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionChanging the sewing angle Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color SetStarting the Auto Punch wizard Auto PunchImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Add mask outline Thread ChartCreate Lines Noise reductionCross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizardZoom Cross size Cross Stitch Parameters dialog boxOmit Colors NextColor Option Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxSelecting stitches Editing areaImage To Stitch Wizard Common dialog boxesSelect Mask dialog box Dialog box Set Output Size dialog boxGray Balance / Set Output Size If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or PhotoEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Transforming text CreatingSpecifying character spacing Change the Character SpacingEditing entered text Setting text attributesAdvanced Operations for Entering Text FontEmbroidery attributes for text Selecting patterns Arranging Embroidery DesignsEditing Embroidery Designs Moving patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Scaling patternsRotating patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsGrouping patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyGrouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns Ungrouping patternsChecking Embroidery Patterns Using the Pan toolZooming Solid View Stitch View Changing realistic view settingsChanging the display of the embroidery design Realistic ViewChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Selecting a pattern Checking and Editing the Sewing OrderSewing Order pane Changing colors Editing the sewing orderChanging sewing attributes Line sew / Region sew Setting the sew typeApplying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Sew typeClick the Sewing Attributes tab Specifying sewing attributesChanging the pattern of programmable fill stitch Display the Sewing Attributes paneColor Setting the thread colorSpecial colors Creating a new embroidery design Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsOpening a PE-DESIGN Plus file From Design Library Importing embroidery designsFrom a folder From an embroidery card Checking embroidery design information Transferring to a machine by using an original card Transferring Embroidery Designs to MachinesTransferring to a machine by using USB media Transferring directly to a machine’s memorySpecifying print settings PrintingChecking a print image PrintingUser Hoop Setting Specifying the Design Page Size and ColorChanging the grid settings Changing Application SettingsSystem unit Editing a chart Creating a new thread chartDeleting a chart Adding items from a thread chartDeleting items Adding a new itemEditing an item DST Export Setting DST Import SettingChanging the order of items Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus WindowQuick Access Toolbar commands Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonCustomizing the window Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Ribbon menu tabs MenusApplication button menu Home tabView tab Sewing Order Tips and TechniquesSewing Direction Sewing Wide AreasLine sew types ReferenceSewing Attributes Line sewing attributesRegion sewing attributes Region sew typesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 Starting up PES-Writer PES-WriterWriting Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card Write to cardIcon size button Card capacity indicatorOperation screen Properties buttonHelp menu Exiting applicationSelecting system units About PES-WriterTroubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause SolutionIndex CombiningIndex English