Brother XF0606-001 operation manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Before Use	4
Before Use	4
Introduction	4
Installation	5
Creating Embroidery Patterns	10
Getting Started	10
Starting Up Application	10
Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos
(Photo Stitch 1)	11
Saving	18
Exiting Application	19
Image To Stitch	21
Photo Stitch 2	21
Auto Punch	24
Cross Stitch	27
Common dialog boxes	30
Entering Text	32
Entering Text	32
Advanced Operations for Entering Text	35
Arranging Embroidery Designs ...	37
Arranging Embroidery Designs	37
Editing Embroidery Designs	37
Checking Embroidery Patterns	40
Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and
Regions	45
Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs	48
Transferring Embroidery Designs to
Machines	52
Printing	54
Specifying the Design Page Size and
Color	56
Changing Application Settings	57

Supplement	61
Understanding Windows	61
PE-DESIGN PLUS Window	61
Menus	65
Tips and Techniques	67
Sewing Direction	67
Sewing Order	67
Sewing Wide Areas	67
Reference	68
Sewing Attributes	68
Font List	70
PES-Writer	72
Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an
Original Card	72
Troubleshooting	75
Index	76

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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 repairs or adjustments For a longer service lifeFor designing beautiful embroidery designs For safe operationTable of Contents Introduction Package ContentsBefore Use System Requirements InstallationPlease Read Before Installation If the installer does not automatically start up Installing the SoftwareClick All Programs  Accessories  Run Windows XP users onlyClick Change To install the application into a different folderIf the Always check for most recent version Checking for the Latest Version of the ProgramTechnical Support UninstallationOnline Registration BeforeStarting Up Application Getting StartedStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus About the Top WizardImage file formats Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchDocuments My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial 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 cardsOverwriting SavingSaving with a new name ExportingWith Color, Sepia or Gray Exiting ApplicationPhoto Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Sewing Option Photo Stitch Image To StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PEChanging the sewing angle Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionClick Update Preview Color Set Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog boxImporting image data into Auto PunchStarting the Auto Punch wizard Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Create Lines Thread ChartAdd mask outline Noise reductionStarting the Cross Stitch wizard Cross StitchOmit Colors Cross Stitch Parameters dialog boxZoom Cross size NextSelecting stitches Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxColor Option Editing areaSelect Mask dialog box Common dialog boxesImage To Stitch Wizard Gray Balance / Set Output Size Set Output Size dialog boxDialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or PhotoEntering Text Entering TextEntering Text Creating Transforming textChange the Character Spacing Specifying character spacingAdvanced Operations for Entering Text Setting text attributesEditing entered text FontEmbroidery attributes for text Editing Embroidery Designs Arranging Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patternsRotating patterns Scaling patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsGrouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyGrouping patterns Ungrouping patternsZooming Using the Pan toolChecking Embroidery Patterns Changing the display of the embroidery design Changing realistic view settingsSolid View Stitch View Realistic ViewChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Sewing Order pane Checking and Editing the Sewing OrderSelecting a pattern Changing sewing attributes Editing the sewing orderChanging colors Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Setting the sew typeLine sew / Region sew Sew typeChanging the pattern of programmable fill stitch Specifying sewing attributesClick the Sewing Attributes tab Display the Sewing Attributes paneSpecial colors Setting the thread colorColor Opening a PE-DESIGN Plus file Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsCreating a new embroidery design From a folder Importing embroidery designsFrom Design Library 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 SettingSystem unit Changing Application SettingsChanging the grid settings Deleting a chart Creating a new thread chartEditing a chart Adding items from a thread chartEditing an item Adding a new itemDeleting items Changing the order of items DST Import SettingDST Export Setting PE-DESIGN Plus Window Understanding WindowsCustomizing the window Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonQuick Access Toolbar commands Using access keys Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keysQuick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Application button menu MenusRibbon menu tabs Home tabView tab Sewing Direction Tips and TechniquesSewing Order Sewing Wide AreasSewing Attributes ReferenceLine sew types Line sewing attributesSupplement Region sew typesRegion sewing attributes Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card PES-WriterStarting up PES-Writer Write to cardOperation screen Card capacity indicatorIcon size button Properties buttonSelecting system units Exiting applicationHelp menu About PES-WriterProblem Estimated Cause Solution TroubleshootingCombining IndexIndex English