Brother XF0606-001 Create Lines, Thread Chart, Add mask outline, Noise reduction, Retry

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Creating Embroidery Patterns

(4)Create Lines

Click this button to display the Select Regions dialog box, where the areas to be converted to lines can be selected.

Click the areas to be converted to lines, and then click OK.

(5)Thread Chart

Select the thread chart to be used.

(6)Add mask outline

If this check box is selected, line data is created from the mask outline.

(7)Noise reduction

Sets the level of noise (distortions) that is removed from the imported image.

(8)Segmentation sensitivity

Sets the sensitivity for the image analysis.

(9)Max. Number of Colors

Sets the number of colors used.

(10)Retry

To view the results of the changes, click this button.

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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 Before Use Package ContentsIntroduction Please Read Before Installation 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 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 OverwritingSaving with a new name ExportingPhoto Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Exiting ApplicationWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Image To Stitch Photo StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard 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 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 areaImage To Stitch Wizard Common dialog boxesSelect 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 patternsChecking Embroidery Patterns Using the Pan toolZooming Changing realistic view settings Changing the display of the embroidery designSolid View Stitch View 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 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 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 Creating a new thread chart Deleting a chartEditing 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 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 sewing attributes Region sew typesSupplement 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