Menus/Tools

Image menu

The Image menu contains commands for importing and exporting image data and creating embroidery data from image data.

 

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Imports image data from an existing file so that it can be

 

 

 

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used as a guide for creating embroidery data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Note:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The file name extension must be one of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from File

 

 

 

 

following: Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.jpg), ZSoftPCX (.pcx), Windows Meta File

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(.wmf), Portable Network Graphics (.png),

 

 

 

 

 

Input

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encapsulated PostScript (.eps), Kodak

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PhotoCD (.pcd), FlashPix (.fpx), JPEG2000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(.j2k).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from

 

 

 

Operates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other

 

 

 

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TWAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

device to import an image.

 

 

 

 

 

 

device

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from

 

 

 

Imports image data from the Clipboard.

 

 

 

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Clipboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to File

 

 

 

Saves the image data as a file.

 

 

 

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Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to

 

 

 

Copies the image data onto the Clipboard.

 

 

 

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Clipboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select TWAIN device

 

 

 

Selects which TWAIN device installed in the computer

 

 

 

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to use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modify

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusts the size and position of the image data.

 

 

 

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On

 

 

 

Displays the template image (density: 100%).

F6

 

 

 

(100%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

75%

 

 

 

Displays a faded copy of the template image (density:

F6

 

 

 

 

 

 

75%).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50%

 

 

 

Displays a faded copy of the template image (density:

F6

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Image

 

 

 

 

50%).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25%

 

 

 

Displays a faded copy of the template image (density:

F6

 

 

 

 

 

 

25%).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

 

 

 

Hides the template image.

F6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Brother PE-DESIGN, Brother USB Writer manual Image menu, Encapsulated PostScript .eps, Kodak, J2k

Brother USB Writer, PE-DESIGN specifications

Brother PE-DESIGN is a powerful software suite that serves as an essential tool for embroidery enthusiasts and professionals alike. Designed specifically for Brother embroidery machines, this software offers a range of features that enable users to create, edit, and customize embroidery designs with ease. The software is compatible with various Brother embroidery models, making it a versatile solution for many users.

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