Brother XF0606-001 Edit Cross Stitch dialog box, Selecting stitches, Color Option, Editing area

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■Edit Cross Stitch dialog box

Click a button in (1) to select the type of stitch, select a thread color in (2), and then click or drag in (3) to edit the stitches.

(1) (4)

(3)
	(2)
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(6)	(5)
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(1)Selecting stitches

Selecting stitches to be added/deleted

(cross-stitches): Specifies a cross- stitch inside a box.

(backstitches): Specifies a back stitch inside ( or ) or on the edge ( or ) of a box.

(2)Color Option

To change the color, click Change Color to display the Thread Color dialog box, and then click the desired color.

To select the color to be used for a stitch,

click , and then click the stitch to be sewn with that color.

(3)Editing area

♦For cross-stitches

Clicking a box: Adds one stitch.

♦For backstitches

Clicking an edge of a box: Adds one stitch at the edge.

Clicking a diagonal line in a box: Adds one stitch on the diagonal.

♦For both cross-stitches and backstitches Dragging the pointer: Adds consecutive stitches.

Right-clicking/dragging with the right mouse button held down: Deletes one stitch/deletes consecutive stitches.

(4)Zoom

(5)Display Template

To display the imported image, click Display Template.

(6)Add mask outline

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

(7)Cross Stitch Times/Backstitch Times For the number of times each stitch is to be sewn, select Single, Double or Triple.

a Note:

If Previous is clicked to return to the Cross Stitch Parameters dialog box after the stitches have been edited, the edited stitches are reset to their previous arrangement.

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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 Before Use Package ContentsIntroduction Please Read Before Installation 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 PlusDocuments My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchImage 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 namePhoto Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Exiting ApplicationWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Importing photo data into PE Image To StitchPhoto Stitch Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizardClick Update Preview Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionChanging the sewing angle Color Set Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog boxStarting the Auto Punch wizard Auto PunchImporting 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 OptionImage To Stitch Wizard Common dialog boxesSelect 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 patternsChecking Embroidery Patterns Using the Pan toolZooming Realistic View Changing realistic view settingsChanging the display of the embroidery design Solid View Stitch 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 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 tabColor 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 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 the grid settings Changing Application SettingsSystem unit Adding items from a thread chart Creating a new thread chartDeleting a chart Editing a chartDeleting items Adding a new itemEditing an item DST Export Setting DST Import SettingChanging the order of items PE-DESIGN Plus Window Understanding WindowsQuick Access Toolbar commands Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonCustomizing 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 sewing attributes Region sew typesSupplement 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