Brother XF0606-001 Getting Started, Starting Up Application, Starting up PE-DESIGN Plus

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Creating Embroidery Patterns

Getting Started

Starting Up Application

Starting up PE-DESIGN PLUS

Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PE-DESIGN PLUS.

About the Top Wizard

When PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up, the following wizard appears.

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(1)New

Click this button to begin creating a new pattern.

(2)Open PES

Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes).

c “Openingpage 48 a PE-DESIGN PLUS file” on

(3)Image To Stitch

Click this button to start the wizard for creating an embroidery pattern from an image.

c “Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to create an embroidery pattern from an image” on page 11

(4)Most Recently Used Files

Click the name of a file from the list, and then click Open.

(5)Always show Wizard at Startup Select this check box to start up the wizard each time PE-DESIGN PLUS is started up.

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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 a longer service life For repairs or adjustmentsFor designing beautiful embroidery designs For safe operationTable of Contents Package Contents Before UseIntroduction Installation Please Read Before InstallationSystem Requirements Installing the Software If the installer does not automatically start upClick All Programs  Accessories  Run 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 versionUninstallation Technical SupportOnline Registration BeforeGetting Started Starting Up ApplicationStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus About the Top WizardCreating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo Stitch Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\TutorialImage 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 OverwritingSaving with a new name ExportingExiting Application Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog boxWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Image To Stitch Photo StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PEApplying an image mask and adjusting its size and position Click Update PreviewChanging the sewing angle Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color SetAuto Punch Starting the Auto Punch wizardImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Thread Chart Create LinesAdd mask outline Noise reductionCross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizardCross Stitch Parameters dialog box Omit ColorsZoom Cross size NextEdit Cross Stitch dialog box Selecting stitchesColor Option Editing areaCommon dialog boxes Image To Stitch WizardSelect Mask dialog box Set Output Size dialog box Gray Balance / Set Output SizeDialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or PhotoEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Transforming text CreatingSpecifying character spacing Change the Character SpacingSetting text attributes Advanced Operations for Entering TextEditing entered text FontEmbroidery attributes for text Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patternsScaling patterns Rotating patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsFlipping patterns horizontally or vertically Grouping/Ungrouping embroidery patternsGrouping patterns Ungrouping patternsUsing the Pan tool Checking Embroidery PatternsZooming Changing realistic view settings Changing the display of the embroidery designSolid View Stitch View Realistic ViewChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Checking and Editing the Sewing Order Selecting a patternSewing Order pane Editing the sewing order Changing colorsChanging sewing attributes Setting the sew type Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsLine sew / Region sew Sew typeSpecifying sewing attributes Changing the pattern of programmable fill stitchClick the Sewing Attributes tab Display the Sewing Attributes paneSetting the thread color ColorSpecial colors Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery designOpening a PE-DESIGN Plus file Importing embroidery designs From Design LibraryFrom 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 Application Settings Changing the grid settingsSystem unit Creating a new thread chart Deleting a chartEditing a chart Adding items from a thread chartAdding a new item Deleting itemsEditing an item DST Import Setting DST Export SettingChanging the order of items Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus WindowQuick Access Toolbar/Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar commandsCustomizing the window Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Menus Application button menuRibbon menu tabs Home tabView tab Tips and Techniques Sewing DirectionSewing Order Sewing Wide AreasReference Sewing AttributesLine sew types Line sewing attributesRegion sew types Region sewing attributesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 PES-Writer Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original CardStarting up PES-Writer Write to cardCard capacity indicator Operation screenIcon size button Properties buttonExiting application Selecting system unitsHelp menu About PES-WriterTroubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause SolutionIndex CombiningIndex English