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Brother PE-DESIGN V7 instruction manual Design Database Window

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Understanding Windows and Using Tools

Design Database Window

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1Title bar

2Menu bar

Gives access to the functions.

3Toolbar

Provides shortcuts for the menu commands.

4Folder pane

Provides access to the folders on the computer and the results of any searches that were performed.

5Card reading button Reads an original card.

6Folder content display button

The folder pane and contents pane display are switched to the folder contents.

7Hoop size selector

This selects the hoop size when writing a design to an original card.

8Card capacity indicator

Displays the selected design (displayed in the Writing list) for the capacity of the original card.

9Write button

The selected pattern (displayed in the Writing list) is written to the original card.

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10Remove button

Returns the selected design (displayed in the Writing list) to the unselected state.

11Status bar

Provides helpful information.

12Writing list

The list of designs to be written to the original card is displayed.

13Add button

The design selected in the contents pane is displayed in the Writing list.

14Card writing box display/non-display button Press when writing the design to an original card. Click this button to hide or display the Writing list.

15Contents pane

Displays thumbnails of all embroidery design in the selected folder.

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Brother PE-DESIGN V7 instruction manual Design Database Window

Contents

Ver Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the stitching 231 226Applying and editing stamps 228 230Opening a Pattern File 256 Changing the grid settings 273Previewing the embroidery pattern 250 251309 Manually Creating Custom Font Font Creator 296298 305Operation buttons Screen configurationHow to use Support menus Displays a site map for this manual How to use Menu areas/ Main text areasHow to view Text areas Menu area operationsDisplaying related Web pages How to use the Search functionPrinting the contents of explanation screens PrintingAutomatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From a Photo What You Can Do With This SoftwareAutomatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns Manually Easily Create Custom Font PatternsFont Creator Create Embroidery Patterns Using All Four ApplicationsLayout & Editing Design CenterGeneral New Features of VersionStitch generation Editing functions and user interfaceBasic Operation Map Online registration may not be available in some areas Online RegistrationChecking for the Latest Version of the Program → The Layout & Editing window appears Starting up Layout & EditingStarting up Design Center Starting up Programmable Stitch Creator Starting up Font CreatorExiting the Application Starting up Design DatabaseLayout & Editing Window Design Center Window Guidelines fixed Font Creator WindowSelect Character bar Preview windowProgrammable Stitch Creator Window Design Database Window Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then Layout & Editing Importing image data into Layout & EditingStart up Layout & Editing Import the imageClick Image, then Image to Stitch Wizard Adjust the image size and positionAutomatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Select the conversion methodPreview the finished embroidery Displaying a preview of the embroiderySaving the embroidery design Convert the image to an embroidery patternQuit Layout & Editing Transferring the design to an original cardInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Transfer the embroidery designImport the image Start up Layout & Editing Select Cross Stitch, and then click Next → The generated embroidery design is displayed Saving the embroidery design Transfer the embroidery design Importing photo data into Layout & Editing Select the shape of the mask Click Photo Stitch 1, then Color, and then click NextClick Select from Candidates Drag the handles to adjust the mask to the desired sizeDisplaying a preview of the embroidery Transfer the embroidery pattern Quit Layout & Editing Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then Design Center Opening an image file Original Image StageStart up Design Center Open the imageExtracting the outlines by selecting colors Click the leaf for which you want to draw more veins Editing the outlines Line Image StageThis draws more leaf veins → The line image is displayed in the DesignClick the leaf that you want to erase To erase the leaf→ The line image is converted to a figure handle image Convert the figure handle image to a patternUndo button . You have up to 5 undos in Design Center Then Zigzag Stitch Click Stage, then To Sew Setting orSpecify the sewing attributes for the outline Specify the sewing attributes for the regions Tutorial Click Display, then Preview Check the preview of the stitchingCheck the preview of the finished embroidery Preview the stitching and finished embroideryClick → Layout & Editing is started up Click Import Saving the embroidery patternImport the embroidery pattern into Layout & Editing Click Stage, then To Layout & Editing, orInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Display the Design Center window Click File, then Exit Quit Design CenterArranging Embroidery Patterns Layout & Editing Open the embroidery pattern in Design Center Importing an embroidery pattern from Design CenterSelect the shape to be drawn Adjust the embroidery pattern size and positionFor this example, use the default shape, Circle Adding textDraw the circle Adjust the circle size and positionTo cancel line sewing outline, click To cancel region sewing inside area, clickType in ROSE, and then click OK Add the textValue indicates the height of the characters → The Edit Text Letters dialog box appearsIf you want to edit the entered text, click Click Text, then Fit Text to Path Setting menuArrange the text → The text is displayed in the DesignBy holding down the Shift key, a perfect circle is created Drawing shapesDraw the circle for the center of the sun Menu Select pat07, and then click OK Click under Programmable fillClick Close Use the Outline tool to draw the rays of the sun→ The embroidery pattern appears as shown below Adjust the shape of the suns rays Drag the point to the new position Press the Esc key Click Sew, then Set Hole Sewing menu→ The following message appears Saving the embroidery design Transfer the embroidery design Select the folder Managing Embroidery designs Design DatabaseChecking embroidery design files Start up Design DatabaseBar or Large Thumbnails Small Thumbnails Details Switch the display in the content pane and check the fileIf necessary, check the sewing information Click File, then Open in Layout & Editing When you are finished viewing the information, click CloseCase 1 Printing a catalog of embroidery designs Be sure to select a folder that contains .pes filesPcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, .jef, .sew, .csd or .xxx in a folder Case 2 Searching for an embroidery designClick Search Enter the letters Entering Monograms Layout & EditingCreating monograms Select the monogram toolClick . Then click the monogram Changing the font and character sizeSelect the monogram to be edited Click Select PatternThread color and sew type for the monogram can be changed Changing the thread color and sew typeChange the character size Select the character to be editedSelect the decorative pattern to be edited Adjust the sizeSize and position of the decorative pattern can be adjusted Change the sewing attributesAdjust the position Transferring the design to an original card Draw a circle Create the appliqué Creating AppliquésCreating an appliqué pattern Click Sew, then Applique Wizard menu Saving the design Quit Layout & Editing Importing image data from a scanner or digital camera To quit the operation, click CancelImporting Image Data Importing image/photo dataClick Image, then Input, then from Twain device Preview area shows the setting changes that you makeCreating a portrait image Click Image, then Select Twain device→ The image is displayed in the Design Importing image data from the ClipboardClick OK → The portrait image is displayed in the Design Changing the size and position of the image Changing the Image SettingsChanging the display of the background image Toolbar button Colors that are crossed out are set to not be sewn If Auto Punch is selectedMax. Number of Colors Sets the number of colors used Press the Delete key If Photo Stitch 1 Color is selected→ The Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box appears Specify the settings for creating the embroidery patternImage Tune Click NextColor Option Sewing OptionTo select several colors, hold the Shift Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box, click Update PreviewFor details on the settings, refer to If Photo Stitch 1 Mono is selectedGray Balance dialog box, click Next Change If Photo Stitch 2 Color is selected→ The Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box appears Thread Color SettingIf Photo Stitch 2 Mono is selected Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box, click Update PreviewTo see the changes made → The Cross Stitch Attributes dialog box appears If Cross Stitch is selectedScr146.bmp If Design Center is selected Opening a Layout & Editing file Opening/Importing Embroidery DesignsCreating a new embroidery design Click , or click File, then Import, then from File To return to the File Open dialog box, click CancelImporting embroidery design files Arranging Embroidery Designs Layout & Editing Importing embroidery designs from an embroidery card Click Import, or double-click the design to import it Click a design to select itSelect the Design Page size Specifying the Design Page Size and ColorClick Image, then Output, then to Clipboard Saving the Image DataSaving as a file Outputting to the ClipboardSelecting patterns in the created order Editing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patternsText on a path Moving embroidery patterns to the centerAligning embroidery patterns Scaling numerically Click Edit, then Numerical Setting, then SizeScaling patterns Scaling manuallySelect 100% to leave the pattern unchanged Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyRotating patterns Rotating manuallyEditing grouped patterns individually Click Edit, then Numerical Setting, then RotateGrouping embroidery patterns Rotating numericallyPoints of some patterns cannot be selected Reshaping Embroidery PatternsSelecting points Moving pointsDrag the point to the new location Inserting pointsDeleting points Smoothing out the path at a point Symmetrically adjusting the control handles of a pointMoving the entry/exit points Transforming to a pointed pathMoving entry/exit points and the center point Click Sew, then Optimize Entry/Exit points Moving the center pointOptimizing the entry/exit points 112 Click Sew, then Convert to Stitches Editing a Stitch PatternConverting objects to a stitch pattern Editing stitch points of stitch patternShift key and press the Tab key Moving stitch pointsInserting stitch points and feeds Deleting stitch pointsMove the slider to select the desired sensitivity Changing colors of a stitch patternConverting a stitch pattern to blocks Click , or click Sew, then Sewing Order/ ColorWithout Stitch to Block With Stitch to Block Splitting off parts of a stitch pattern117 Drawing an arc Drawing ShapesAbout circles and arcs Drawing a circle or an ovalDrawing a fan shape Use this selector to select the type of arc Drawing an arc & stringSelecting the circle/arc type Arc shapeEdge radius Drawing a rectangleSpecifying the radius of the rectangle corners Drawing various shapesShift key while dragging the pointer About straight lines and curvesDrawing straight lines and curves Path shape Selecting the attributes of line ends125 Click in the Design Page to specify point 1 start point Entering Text Click in the Design Page where you want the text to appearAdding Text Press the Enter key to enter a new line of text Selecting text attributesFont 129 Use this selector to select the size of the text Editing entered textText Size Entering Text on Selecting charactersClick OK → The edited text is displayed in the Design To close the dialog box, click Close → The Text Attribute Setting dialog box appearsSpecifying text attributes Character, hold down the Ctrl key and press the ← or ↑ keySpecifying text arrangement below and Transforming text on Changing the sizeVertical text will be displayed vertically on the Design Monogram characters can not be rotated Changing the character spacingChanging the vertical offset Rotating the charactersLine of text can be arranged along a path Click OK to apply the settingsSpecifying text arrangement Text Orientation Canceling text arrangement onHorizontal Alignment Vertical AlignmentSpecifying TrueType text attributes Canceling text arrangementCanceling text transformation Transforming textClick Text, then Convert to Outline Object Converting text to outline patternEntering Small Text Type the monogram text uppercase characters Entering Monograms→ The Edit Monogram Letters dialog box appears Monogram Font selector appears Sewing Attributes bar when Editing monogramsMonogram Font !!sew37.bmp Monogram SizeSelect the monogram pattern that you want to edit Editing the monogram textEditing single characters Change the text attributes and click Apply Setting → The Text Attribute Setting dialog box appearsApplying a stamp Stamp Attribute Setting dialog box appearsApplying and Editing Stamps Been applied are indicated by pink dotted lines Editing a stamp146 Embroidery attributes Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsGeometric attributes Text attributesRegion sew Setting the thread color and sew typeClicking this button switches on/off sewing for an outline Line sewColor can also be selected by double- clicking it ColorClick in a sew type selector Special colorsSew type Applique sews the appliqué on the backing materialSpecifying sewing attributes Beginner mode Expert mode→ The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appears 152 Triple stitch Line sewing attributesZigzag stitch Running stitchStitch V Stitch Motif stitchStitch Motif ArrangeSatin stitch Region sewing attributesStitch Type Fill stitchFrequency Programmable fill stitchStep Pitch Type RowColumn Offset Programmable FillRow Offset MotifPattern1 Pattern2Piping stitch Cross stitchConcentric circle stitch, radial stitch and spiral stitch Random Walking StitchManual punch Editing User Thread Color Lists Creating a new thread chartCreating a gradation Adding a new item Deleting a chartEditing a chart Adding an item from a system thread chartChanging the order of items Click OK to add the new item to the user thread chartDeleting an item Editing an item→ The Load/Save Default Setting dialog box appears Opening the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog boxSaving the settings in a list Settings in both Beginner mode and Expert mode can be savedClick Sew, then Set Hole Sewing Deleting a group of settings from the listRecalling a group of settings from the list Preventing overlapping stitching hole sewingCreating appliqués Applique Wizard Canceling hole sewingClick Sew, then Cancel Hole Sewing Zooming Click Sew, then Select Sewing Area Checking Embroidery PatternsMeasuring the distance between two points Specifying the sewing areaClick to recombine all of the patterns back into one frame Checking and editing the sewing order/colorSelecting a pattern Specifying the Design Page Size and Color onEditing the color Editing the sewing orderCombining patterns of the same color Displaying a preview of the embroidery Changing realistic preview settingsClick Display, then Realistic Preview Attribute Setting Appear only for design created on custom-sized Design Pages Checking the stitchingStitches, and then click Checking embroidery design information Redrawing the display area frame Viewing design in the reference windowZooming Moving the display area frameAre for scaling the height and width Saving with a new name Saving and PrintingSaving OverwritingInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Writing an embroidery design to an original cardStitch count is the total of all stitches Adding comments to saved .pes filesClick OK to close the message Overwriting on page 177 and Saving with a new name onPrint option Specifying print settingsClick File, then Print Setup Size. With this split printing featureClick File, then Print Preview Checking the print imagePrinting Click OK to begin printing Changing the measurement units Changing Software SettingsChanging the grid settings Click Display, then Grid SetupLayout & Editing, click Option, then Design Page Property Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop UsersCreating design for multi-position hoops Selecting the Design Page sizeClick Sew, then Optimize hoop change Creating the designOptimizing hoop changes Design Page appears on the screen as shown belowClick Option, then Design Property Checking the pattern→ a pattern 3 → c pattern 4 → a pattern Writing the design to an original card Printing a Design Page for a multi- position hoop Templates are included in the package Attaching stabilizer to the fabricMarking the embroidering position Hooping the fabric Now, we are ready to embroider the design Embroidering192 Line Image Stage Sew Setting StageBasic Operation Flow Design Center Original Image StageOriginal Image Stage Importing an image using the wizardWhen the From Image button is clicked Importing image data from a Twain device → The Cut out to Line Image dialog box appears Line Image StageExtracting the outlines of an image Click , or click Stage, then To Line ImageLine Image Stage, the file will be saved as a .pel file Drawing a New line image freehandClick Preview to preview the line image in the Design Erasing outlines Drawing and erasing outlinesDrawing outlines Use the Size slider to set the size Changing settings for converting to outlinesSelect a setting under Resolution → a red line and handles appear around the template image Size and position of the template image can be adjustedClick Display, then Modify Template Scaling a template image Specifying the Design Page sizeMoving a template image Moving outlines Drawing a New figure handle image freehandEditing outlines Selecting outlinesRotating manually Flipping outlines horizontally or verticallyRotating outlines Scaling numericallyPasting a cut or copied outline Deleting outlinesCutting out outlines Copying outlinesDeleting points Reshaping outlinesMoving points Inserting pointsAdjacent points on the same line cannot be connected Connecting two pointsDrawing a broken line Splitting a point into twoViewing outlines Reference Window Open Displaying a different reference imageClick the Image tab Region sewing Sew Setting StageSpecifying the fabric color Applying sewing attributes to lines and regionsToolbar button indicated below Point edit mode is useful for closing regionsIf necessary, change the settings Checking the sewing attributes of a regionApplying sewing attributes to a portion of the outline Line sewingApplying sewing attributes to the entire outline 212 Checking the sewing attributes of an outline Using the Sewing Attributes barColor on page 215 and Sew type on Clicking this button switches on/off sewing for a regionClicking this button switches on/off sewing for a line Use these selectors to set the sew type for lines or regions Or Line sew button has been turned onFor line sewing Beginner modeSetting dialog box when or on the Tool Box is selected Specifying sewing attributes217 218 Able Half Stitch 220 221 Column Fill Row Programmable Offset223 224 Creating a gradation Click Save as → The Save As dialog box appears → The Load/Save Default Settings dialog box appearsAttribute Setting dialog box, click Concentric Circle Stitch or Radial Stitch To quit applying hole sewing, click CancelApplying effects to concentric circle and radial stitches Preventing overlapping stitching of regions hole sewingDialog box, select a stamp pattern Applying and editing stampsApplying a stamp Delete key Editing a stampClick , or click Sew, then Sewing Order Checking and editing the sewing order231 → a realistic preview of the embroidery → a preview of the embroidery pattern appearsTo display a realistic preview Bar, and then click Realistic PreviewViewing embroidery patterns in the Reference Window Saving embroidery patterns Pem file Importing the embroidery pattern into Layout & EditingChanging the measurement units Changing Software SettingsChanging the grid settings You can begin with a blank work area to design a new font Opening a FileCreating a new font Opening a font fileClick Open to open the file Opening an image in the backgroundClick File, then Template Open Design Page guidelines 240 Selecting the Character To Be Created Click on the Tool Box → Five buttons appear Creating a Font Character PatternOpening an image in the background on 243 Aligning patterns Editing Font Character PatternsSelecting all patterns Duplicating patterns Deleting patternsCutting out patterns Copying patternsFlipping patterns vertically Flipping patterns horizontally247 You can only select one pattern at a time Editing the Points of a Font Character PatternEditing points Editing the sewing order Checking the Created Font PatternsPreviewing the embroidery pattern Selecting patternChanging the size of the Browse window Checking the list of created charactersChanging the size of the Preview window Selecting characters252 Correct extension is automatically selected Saving Font Character PatternsOverwriting Saving with a new nameScaling the background image Changing the SettingsChanging the drawing mode Changing the density of the background imageMoving the background image Pas files or Motif for .pmf files Opening a Pattern FileClick Open to open the file → The image fills the work area Creating Custom Stitch Patterns Programmable Stitch CreatorCreating a New Pattern Fill/Stamp modeMotif mode Preview window can be resized Viewing the Stitch Pattern While Creating ItThis tool can only be used in Fill/Stamp mode Creating a Stitch Pattern for Region Sewing Fill/Stamp ModeButton in the Tool Box other than Editing a Stitch Pattern for Region Sewing Fill/Stamp Mode263 You can flip the selected patterns horizontally left/ right You can flip the selected patterns vertically up/ down265 You can only select one broken line at a time Reshaping a Stitch Pattern for Region Sewing Editing Points267 Specifying Region Sewing Delete key Creating a Motif Stitch Pattern Motif ModeTo delete a selected point, press Moving and deleting several points at a time Editing a Motif Stitch Pattern Motif ModeEdit, then Mirror, then Vertical, or click Toolbar Flipping a pattern horizontally or verticallyToolbar Click Save to save the pattern Saving Stitch Patterns273 Click File, then Create New Folder Organizing Embroidery DesignsCreating new folders Deleting files Moving/copying files to a different folderChanging file names Shift key before pressing the Delete key Changing how files are displayedClick File, then Import Into Layout & Editing Opening Embroidery DesignsOpening files with Layout & Editing Importing files into Layout & EditingPreview of the embroidery design can be displayed Checking Embroidery DesignsPreviewing files Checking file information279 To clear the search conditions, click Clear all Click Search Searching for an Embroidery Design281 Click File, then Convert Format Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different Formats283 To hide the card writing box, click Writing Embroidery Design Files to an Original Card→ The Card writing box appears To remove an embroidery design file from 286 Click File, then Create Html Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery DesignsOutputting as an Html file Click Print → Images of the selected designs are printedOutputting as a CSV file Tutorial Advanced Handles Tutorial AdvancedDelete key After editing is finished, click Next If Round mask is selectedIf is selected Brightness/Contrast slider Setting up the Color OptionFor details the various settings, refer to Sewing Option on Click Update Preview293 294 295 Start up Font Creator Manually Creating Custom Font Font CreatorPreparing a background image Opening a background imageBase Line and the Capital Line Adjust the background image size and positionCapital Line Base Line Set Line B Set Line Shape of the pointer changes to when the image can be movedCreating a font character pattern Select the character to be createdCreate the font character pattern using the punching tool 300 Creating other font character patterns Create the font character pattern 303 304 Created font characters can be used in Layout & Editing Save the font character patternUse the created font and type in text 306 Open the programmable fill stitch pattern Creating Custom Stitch Patterns Programmable Stitch CreatorOpening a programmable stitch pattern Start up Programmable Stitch CreatorDraw the straight lines Case 1 Drawing lines to edit the stitch patternDraw a line around the work area Click Region emboss Apply the embossing/engraving effectsClick Region engrave Click Mode, then Motif Switch to Motif modeCreate the pattern Quit Programmable Stitch Creator Saving the edited stitch patternSave the created pattern Click Option, then Design Page Property Creating Large-Size Embroidery DesignsSpecifying the Design Page size in Layout & Editing Specify the Design Page sizeCheck the embroidery design Creating the embroidery designChecking the embroidering order Import the embroidery pattern315 316 Zigzag Stitch Running Stitch/Triple Stitch Motif Stitch Sew TypesLine sew types Region sew typesTips and Techniques Sewing Wide Areas Enlarging/Reducing Embroidery PatternsSewing Direction Sewing OrderTips for Importing Images for Design Center When scanning illustrationsFor Photo Stitch Creating Beautiful Photo EmbroideryFonts Suitable for Embroidering When sewing small fontsWhen converting TrueType fonts to embroidery patterns For more details, refer to Drawing Shapes on 324 List of Tool Box Buttons Layout & EditingCtrl + O List of MenusFile menu Ctrl + NEdit menu Ctrl + M Ctrl + HCtrl + J Ctrl + YJ2k Image menuCtrl + T Text menuCtrl + L Ctrl + KCtrl + W Sew menuCtrl + R Display menuShift + F9 Option menu Internet connection Help menuUse this function Design Center 336 337 Cannot be opened For .pcd and .fpx files containing manySplit Numerical Setting RotateF11 Function is not available Stage menuThis function can only be used if there is About Design Center Font Creator Template Open Following file formats can be openedWindows bitmap .bmp, Exif .tif, .jpg Mirror Tal Vertical F10Template Fill ModePreview Window Browse WindowProgrammable Stitch Creator Mode menu 349 Quick Internet browser correctly installed ComputerPSW/XXX .xxx and embroidery sewing Machine .phc Design DatabaseOnly .pes files can be opened Tajima .dst, Melco .exp, Pfaff .pcsRefresh Large ThumbnailsSmall Thumbnails Details353 Troubleshooting English