Brother XF0606-001 operation manual Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package

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Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package

Thank you for purchasing this software. Before opening the CD-ROM package for this software, carefully read the following Product Agreement, which has been provided for this product. Use this software only if you agree to the terms of this agreement. By opening the CD-ROM package, you agree to the conditions of its use. This product cannot be returned after it has been opened.

Product Agreement

1)General terms

This is an agreement between you (the end-user) and our company for this product.

2)Use of this product

You may install and use this product on only one computer.

3)Limitations on duplications

You may not duplicate this product, except for backup purposes.

4)Limitations on modifications

You may not modify or disassemble this product in any way.

5)Limitations on transfer

This software may not be transferred to or used in any other way by a third party.

6)Warranty

We accept no responsibility for your choice or use of this product or for any damages that may arise out of its use.

7)Others

This product is protected by copyright laws.

Portions of this product were created using technology from Softfoundry International Pte. Ltd.

■Opening the Operation Manual (PDF format)

This manual is provided in a PDF format on the enclosed CD-ROM. The Operation Manual is also installed during software installation.

Click All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Operation Manual.

Otherwise, with PE-DESIGN PLUS, click , then Operation Manual. With PES-Writer, click Help, then Operation Manual.

b Memo:

•Adobe® Reader® is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Operation Manual

•If Adobe® Reader® is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site (http://www.adobe.com/).

•The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows® 7. If this software is used on an operating system other than Windows® 7, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.

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Contents Personal Embroidery Design Software System Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Important Information RegulationsRead the following before opening the CD-ROM package For safe operation For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For designing beautiful embroidery designsTable of Contents Package Contents Before UseIntroduction Installation Please Read Before InstallationSystem Requirements Windows XP users only Installing the SoftwareIf the installer does not automatically start up Click All Programs  Accessories  RunClick Change To install the application into a different folderIf the Always check for most recent version Checking for the Latest Version of the ProgramBefore UninstallationTechnical Support Online RegistrationAbout the Top Wizard Getting StartedStarting Up Application Starting up PE-DESIGN PlusCreating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo Stitch Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\TutorialImage file formats Click Select from Candidates Select Mask dialog box onChanging color of the circle Transforming the text Adding text and setting character spacingTransforming text on Importing and rotating an embroidery patternTransferring the design to an original card Transferring embroidery patterns To embroidery machinesTransferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media Precautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cardsExporting SavingOverwriting Saving with a new nameExiting Application Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog boxWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Importing photo data into PE Image To StitchPhoto Stitch Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizardApplying an image mask and adjusting its size and position Click Update PreviewChanging the sewing angle Color Set Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog boxAuto Punch Starting the Auto Punch wizardImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Noise reduction Thread ChartCreate Lines Add mask outlineStarting the Cross Stitch wizard Cross StitchNext Cross Stitch Parameters dialog boxOmit Colors Zoom Cross sizeEditing area Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxSelecting stitches Color OptionCommon dialog boxes Image To Stitch WizardSelect Mask dialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or Photo Set Output Size dialog boxGray Balance / Set Output Size Dialog boxEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Creating Transforming textChange the Character Spacing Specifying character spacingFont Setting text attributesAdvanced Operations for Entering Text Editing entered textEmbroidery attributes for text Moving patterns Arranging Embroidery DesignsEditing Embroidery Designs Selecting patternsGreatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Scaling patternsRotating patterns Slightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsUngrouping patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyGrouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns Grouping patternsUsing the Pan tool Checking Embroidery PatternsZooming Realistic View Changing realistic view settingsChanging the display of the embroidery design Solid View Stitch 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 Sew type Setting the sew typeApplying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Line sew / Region sewDisplay the Sewing Attributes pane Specifying sewing attributesChanging the pattern of programmable fill stitch Click the Sewing Attributes tabSetting 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 Embroidery Designs to Machines Transferring to a machine by using an original cardTransferring directly to a machine’s memory Transferring to a machine by using USB mediaPrinting Specifying print settingsPrinting Checking a print imageSpecifying the Design Page Size and Color User Hoop SettingChanging Application Settings Changing the grid settingsSystem unit Adding items from a thread chart Creating a new thread chartDeleting a chart Editing a chartAdding a new item Deleting itemsEditing an item DST Import Setting DST Export SettingChanging the order of items PE-DESIGN Plus Window Understanding WindowsQuick Access Toolbar/Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar commandsCustomizing the window Using access keys Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Home tab MenusApplication button menu Ribbon menu tabsView tab Sewing Wide Areas Tips and TechniquesSewing Direction Sewing OrderLine sewing attributes ReferenceSewing Attributes Line sew typesRegion sew types Region sewing attributesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 Write to card PES-WriterWriting Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card Starting up PES-WriterProperties button Card capacity indicatorOperation screen Icon size buttonAbout PES-Writer Exiting applicationSelecting system units Help menuProblem Estimated Cause Solution TroubleshootingCombining IndexIndex English