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Brother PE-DESIGN V7 Tips for Importing Images for Design Center, When scanning illustrations

Models: PE-DESIGN V7

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Tips and Techniques

•When satin stitching is sewn in a wide area, the stitched area may shrink after sewing, depending on the material and the type of thread used. If this happens, switch to this alternate method: Select the fill stitch and use stabilizer material on the reverse side of the fabric.

Pattern	After sewing

a Note:

When using the satin stitch in a wide area, the needle may move out of position by about 10 mm with some machines. In order to avoid this, use the above-mentioned alternate method.

Tips for Importing Images for Design Center

Refer to the following when importing images for Design Center.

■When scanning illustrations

•If the outline is not clear, trace the outline on tracing paper.

•Better scanning results may be produced by reducing the tone of the image.

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Contents

Ver Table of Contents Table of Contents 230 226Applying and editing stamps 228 Checking the stitching 231251 Changing the grid settings 273Previewing the embroidery pattern 250 Opening a Pattern File 256305 Manually Creating Custom Font Font Creator 296298 309Operation buttons Screen configurationHow to use Support menus Menu area operations How to use Menu areas/ Main text areasHow to view Text areas Displays a site map for this manualPrinting How to use the Search functionPrinting the contents of explanation screens Displaying related Web pagesAutomatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From a Photo What You Can Do With This SoftwareAutomatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image Easily Create Custom Font Patterns Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns ManuallyDesign Center Create Embroidery Patterns Using All Four ApplicationsLayout & Editing Font CreatorEditing functions and user interface New Features of VersionStitch generation GeneralBasic 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 Font Creator Starting up Programmable Stitch CreatorStarting up Design Database Exiting the ApplicationLayout & Editing Window Design Center Window Preview window Font Creator WindowSelect Character bar Guidelines fixedProgrammable Stitch Creator Window Design Database Window Import the image Importing image data into Layout & EditingStart up Layout & Editing Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then Layout & EditingSelect the conversion method Adjust the image size and positionAutomatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Click Image, then Image to Stitch WizardConvert the image to an embroidery pattern Displaying a preview of the embroiderySaving the embroidery design Preview the finished embroideryTransfer the embroidery design Transferring the design to an original cardInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Quit Layout & EditingImport 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 Click Photo Stitch 1, then Color, and then click Next Select the shape of the maskDrag the handles to adjust the mask to the desired size Click Select from CandidatesDisplaying a preview of the embroidery Transfer the embroidery pattern Quit Layout & Editing Open the image Opening an image file Original Image StageStart up Design Center Then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then Design CenterExtracting the outlines by selecting colors → The line image is displayed in the Design Editing the outlines Line Image StageThis draws more leaf veins Click the leaf for which you want to draw more veinsTo erase the leaf Click the leaf that you want to erase→ 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 Preview the stitching and finished embroidery Check the preview of the stitchingCheck the preview of the finished embroidery Click Display, then PreviewClick Stage, then To Layout & Editing, or Saving the embroidery patternImport the embroidery pattern into Layout & Editing Click → Layout & Editing is started up Click ImportInsert an original card into the USB card writer module Quit Design Center Display the Design Center window Click File, then ExitArranging Embroidery Patterns Layout & Editing Importing an embroidery pattern from Design Center Open the embroidery pattern in Design CenterAdding text Adjust the embroidery pattern size and positionFor this example, use the default shape, Circle Select the shape to be drawnTo cancel region sewing inside area, click Adjust the circle size and positionTo cancel line sewing outline, click Draw the circle→ The Edit Text Letters dialog box appears Add the textValue indicates the height of the characters Type in ROSE, and then click OK→ The text is displayed in the Design Click Text, then Fit Text to Path Setting menuArrange the text If you want to edit the entered text, clickBy holding down the Shift key, a perfect circle is created Drawing shapesDraw the circle for the center of the sun Menu Click under Programmable fill Select pat07, and then click OKUse the Outline tool to draw the rays of the sun Click Close→ 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 Start up Design Database Managing Embroidery designs Design DatabaseChecking embroidery design files Select the folderBar or Large Thumbnails Small Thumbnails Details Switch the display in the content pane and check the fileIf necessary, check the sewing information Be sure to select a folder that contains .pes files When you are finished viewing the information, click CloseCase 1 Printing a catalog of embroidery designs Click File, then Open in Layout & EditingCase 2 Searching for an embroidery design Pcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, .jef, .sew, .csd or .xxx in a folderClick Search Select the monogram tool Entering Monograms Layout & EditingCreating monograms Enter the lettersClick Select Pattern Changing the font and character sizeSelect the monogram to be edited Click . Then click the monogramSelect the character to be edited Changing the thread color and sew typeChange the character size Thread color and sew type for the monogram can be changedChange the sewing attributes Adjust the sizeSize and position of the decorative pattern can be adjusted Select the decorative pattern to be editedAdjust 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/photo data To quit the operation, click CancelImporting Image Data Importing image data from a scanner or digital cameraClick Image, then Select Twain device Preview area shows the setting changes that you makeCreating a portrait image Click Image, then Input, then from 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 If Photo Stitch 1 Color is selected Press the Delete keyClick Next Specify the settings for creating the embroidery patternImage Tune → The Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box appearsSewing Option Color OptionIf Photo Stitch 1 Mono is selected Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box, click Update PreviewFor details on the settings, refer to To select several colors, hold the ShiftGray Balance dialog box, click Next If Photo Stitch 2 Color is selected ChangeThread Color Setting → The Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box appearsPhoto Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box, click Update Preview If Photo Stitch 2 Mono is selectedTo see the changes made If Cross Stitch is selected → The Cross Stitch Attributes dialog box appearsScr146.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 a design to select it Click Import, or double-click the design to import itSpecifying the Design Page Size and Color Select the Design Page sizeOutputting to the Clipboard Saving the Image DataSaving as a file Click Image, then Output, then to ClipboardMoving patterns Editing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Selecting patterns in the created orderText on a path Moving embroidery patterns to the centerAligning embroidery patterns Scaling manually Click Edit, then Numerical Setting, then SizeScaling patterns Scaling numericallyRotating manually Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyRotating patterns Select 100% to leave the pattern unchangedRotating numerically Click Edit, then Numerical Setting, then RotateGrouping embroidery patterns Editing grouped patterns individuallyMoving points Reshaping Embroidery PatternsSelecting points Points of some patterns cannot be selectedInserting points Drag the point to the new locationDeleting points Symmetrically adjusting the control handles of a point Smoothing out the path at 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 Editing stitch points of stitch pattern Editing a Stitch PatternConverting objects to a stitch pattern Click Sew, then Convert to StitchesDeleting stitch points Moving stitch pointsInserting stitch points and feeds Shift key and press the Tab keyClick , or click Sew, then Sewing Order/ Color Changing colors of a stitch patternConverting a stitch pattern to blocks Move the slider to select the desired sensitivitySplitting off parts of a stitch pattern Without Stitch to Block With Stitch to Block117 Drawing a circle or an oval Drawing ShapesAbout circles and arcs Drawing an arcDrawing a fan shape Arc shape Drawing an arc & stringSelecting the circle/arc type Use this selector to select the type of arcDrawing various shapes Drawing a rectangleSpecifying the radius of the rectangle corners Edge radiusAbout straight lines and curves Shift key while dragging the pointerDrawing straight lines and curves Selecting the attributes of line ends Path shape125 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 Character, hold down the Ctrl key and press the ← or ↑ key → The Text Attribute Setting dialog box appearsSpecifying text attributes To close the dialog box, click CloseSpecifying text arrangement below and Transforming text on Changing the sizeVertical text will be displayed vertically on the Design Rotating the characters Changing the character spacingChanging the vertical offset Monogram characters can not be rotatedLine of text can be arranged along a path Click OK to apply the settingsSpecifying text arrangement Vertical Alignment Canceling text arrangement onHorizontal Alignment Text OrientationTransforming text Canceling text arrangementCanceling text transformation Specifying TrueType text attributesConverting text to outline pattern Click Text, then Convert to Outline ObjectEntering Small Text Type the monogram text uppercase characters Entering Monograms→ The Edit Monogram Letters dialog box appears Monogram Size Editing monogramsMonogram Font !!sew37.bmp Monogram Font selector appears Sewing Attributes bar whenSelect the monogram pattern that you want to edit Editing the monogram textEditing single characters Setting → The Text Attribute Setting dialog box appears Change the text attributes and click ApplyApplying a stamp Stamp Attribute Setting dialog box appearsApplying and Editing Stamps Editing a stamp Been applied are indicated by pink dotted lines146 Text attributes Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsGeometric attributes Embroidery attributesLine sew Setting the thread color and sew typeClicking this button switches on/off sewing for an outline Region sewColor Color can also be selected by double- clicking itApplique sews the appliqué on the backing material Special colorsSew type Click in a sew type selectorSpecifying sewing attributes Beginner mode Expert mode→ The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appears 152 Running stitch Line sewing attributesZigzag stitch Triple stitchMotif Arrange Motif stitchStitch Stitch V StitchRegion sewing attributes Satin stitchFill stitch Stitch TypeFrequency Programmable fill stitchStep Pitch Fill RowColumn Offset Programmable TypePattern2 MotifPattern1 Row OffsetRandom Walking Stitch Cross stitchConcentric circle stitch, radial stitch and spiral stitch Piping stitchManual punch Editing User Thread Color Lists Creating a new thread chartCreating a gradation Adding an item from a system thread chart Deleting a chartEditing a chart Adding a new itemEditing an item Click OK to add the new item to the user thread chartDeleting an item Changing the order of itemsSettings in both Beginner mode and Expert mode can be saved Opening the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog boxSaving the settings in a list → The Load/Save Default Setting dialog box appearsPreventing overlapping stitching hole sewing Deleting a group of settings from the listRecalling a group of settings from the list Click Sew, then Set Hole SewingCreating appliqués Applique Wizard Canceling hole sewingClick Sew, then Cancel Hole Sewing Zooming Specifying the sewing area Checking Embroidery PatternsMeasuring the distance between two points Click Sew, then Select Sewing AreaSpecifying the Design Page Size and Color on Checking and editing the sewing order/colorSelecting a pattern Click to recombine all of the patterns back into one frameEditing 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 Moving the display area frame Viewing design in the reference windowZooming Redrawing the display area frameAre for scaling the height and width Overwriting Saving and PrintingSaving Saving with a new nameWriting an embroidery design to an original card Insert an original card into the USB card writer moduleOverwriting on page 177 and Saving with a new name on Adding comments to saved .pes filesClick OK to close the message Stitch count is the total of all stitchesSize. With this split printing feature Specifying print settingsClick File, then Print Setup Print optionClick File, then Print Preview Checking the print imagePrinting Click OK to begin printing Click Display, then Grid Setup Changing Software SettingsChanging the grid settings Changing the measurement unitsSelecting the Design Page size Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop UsersCreating design for multi-position hoops Layout & Editing, click Option, then Design Page PropertyDesign Page appears on the screen as shown below Creating the designOptimizing hoop changes Click Sew, then Optimize hoop changeClick 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 Embroidering Now, we are ready to embroider the design192 Original Image Stage Sew Setting StageBasic Operation Flow Design Center Line Image StageOriginal Image Stage Importing an image using the wizardWhen the From Image button is clicked Importing image data from a Twain device Click , or click Stage, then To Line Image Line Image StageExtracting the outlines of an image → The Cut out to Line Image dialog box appearsLine 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 Selecting outlines Drawing a New figure handle image freehandEditing outlines Moving outlinesScaling numerically Flipping outlines horizontally or verticallyRotating outlines Rotating manuallyCopying outlines Deleting outlinesCutting out outlines Pasting a cut or copied outlineInserting points Reshaping outlinesMoving points Deleting pointsSplitting a point into two Connecting two pointsDrawing a broken line Adjacent points on the same line cannot be connectedViewing outlines Reference Window Open Displaying a different reference imageClick the Image tab Applying sewing attributes to lines and regions Sew Setting StageSpecifying the fabric color Region sewingChecking the sewing attributes of a region Point edit mode is useful for closing regionsIf necessary, change the settings Toolbar button indicated belowApplying sewing attributes to a portion of the outline Line sewingApplying sewing attributes to the entire outline 212 Using the Sewing Attributes bar Checking the sewing attributes of an outlineColor 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 Or Line sew button has been turned on Use these selectors to set the sew type for lines or regionsSpecifying sewing attributes Beginner modeSetting dialog box when or on the Tool Box is selected For line sewing217 218 Able Half Stitch 220 221 Row Programmable Offset Column Fill223 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 Preventing overlapping stitching of regions hole sewing To quit applying hole sewing, click CancelApplying effects to concentric circle and radial stitches Concentric Circle Stitch or Radial StitchDialog box, select a stamp pattern Applying and editing stampsApplying a stamp Editing a stamp Delete keyChecking and editing the sewing order Click , or click Sew, then Sewing Order231 Bar, and then click Realistic Preview → a preview of the embroidery pattern appearsTo display a realistic preview → a realistic preview of the embroideryViewing embroidery patterns in the Reference Window Saving embroidery patterns Importing the embroidery pattern into Layout & Editing Pem fileChanging the measurement units Changing Software SettingsChanging the grid settings Opening a font file Opening a FileCreating a new font You can begin with a blank work area to design a new fontClick 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 Copying patterns Deleting patternsCutting out patterns Duplicating patternsFlipping patterns horizontally Flipping patterns vertically247 Editing the Points of a Font Character Pattern You can only select one pattern at a timeEditing points Selecting pattern Checking the Created Font PatternsPreviewing the embroidery pattern Editing the sewing orderSelecting characters Checking the list of created charactersChanging the size of the Preview window Changing the size of the Browse window252 Saving with a new name Saving Font Character PatternsOverwriting Correct extension is automatically selectedChanging the density of the background image Changing the SettingsChanging the drawing mode Scaling the background imageMoving the background image Opening a Pattern File Pas files or Motif for .pmf filesCreating Custom Stitch Patterns Programmable Stitch Creator Click Open to open the file → The image fills the work areaFill/Stamp mode Creating a New PatternMotif mode Viewing the Stitch Pattern While Creating It Preview window can be resizedCreating a Stitch Pattern for Region Sewing Fill/Stamp Mode This tool can only be used in Fill/Stamp modeEditing a Stitch Pattern for Region Sewing Fill/Stamp Mode Button in the Tool Box other than263 You can flip the selected patterns vertically up/ down You can flip the selected patterns horizontally left/ right265 Reshaping a Stitch Pattern for Region Sewing Editing Points You can only select one broken line at a time267 Specifying Region Sewing Delete key Creating a Motif Stitch Pattern Motif ModeTo delete a selected point, press Editing a Motif Stitch Pattern Motif Mode Moving and deleting several points at a timeEdit, then Mirror, then Vertical, or click Toolbar Flipping a pattern horizontally or verticallyToolbar Saving Stitch Patterns Click Save to save the pattern273 Click File, then Create New Folder Organizing Embroidery DesignsCreating new folders Deleting files Moving/copying files to a different folderChanging file names Changing how files are displayed Shift key before pressing the Delete keyImporting files into Layout & Editing Opening Embroidery DesignsOpening files with Layout & Editing Click File, then Import Into Layout & EditingChecking file information Checking Embroidery DesignsPreviewing files Preview of the embroidery design can be displayed279 Searching for an Embroidery Design To clear the search conditions, click Clear all Click Search281 Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different Formats Click File, then Convert Format283 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 Print → Images of the selected designs are printed Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery DesignsOutputting as an Html file Click File, then Create HtmlOutputting as a CSV file Tutorial Advanced Tutorial Advanced HandlesDelete key After editing is finished, click Next If Round mask is selectedIf is selected Click Update Preview Setting up the Color OptionFor details the various settings, refer to Sewing Option on Brightness/Contrast slider293 294 295 Opening a background image Manually Creating Custom Font Font CreatorPreparing a background image Start up Font CreatorAdjust the background image size and position Base Line and the Capital LineSelect the character to be created Shape of the pointer changes to when the image can be movedCreating a font character pattern Capital Line Base Line Set Line B Set LineCreate 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 Start up Programmable Stitch Creator Creating Custom Stitch Patterns Programmable Stitch CreatorOpening a programmable stitch pattern Open the programmable fill stitch patternCase 1 Drawing lines to edit the stitch pattern Draw the straight linesDraw 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 Specify the Design Page size Creating Large-Size Embroidery DesignsSpecifying the Design Page size in Layout & Editing Click Option, then Design Page PropertyImport the embroidery pattern Creating the embroidery designChecking the embroidering order Check the embroidery design315 316 Region sew types Sew TypesLine sew types Zigzag Stitch Running Stitch/Triple Stitch Motif StitchTips and Techniques Sewing Order Enlarging/Reducing Embroidery PatternsSewing Direction Sewing Wide AreasWhen scanning illustrations Tips for Importing Images for Design CenterCreating Beautiful Photo Embroidery For Photo StitchFonts Suitable for Embroidering When sewing small fontsWhen converting TrueType fonts to embroidery patterns For more details, refer to Drawing Shapes on 324 Layout & Editing List of Tool Box ButtonsCtrl + N List of MenusFile menu Ctrl + OEdit menu Ctrl + Y Ctrl + HCtrl + J Ctrl + MImage menu J2kCtrl + K Text menuCtrl + L Ctrl + TSew menu Ctrl + WCtrl + R Display menuShift + F9 Option menu Internet connection Help menuUse this function Design Center 336 337 For .pcd and .fpx files containing many Cannot be openedNumerical Setting Rotate SplitF11 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 F10 Mirror Tal VerticalBrowse Window Fill ModePreview Window TemplateProgrammable Stitch Creator Mode menu 349 Internet browser correctly installed Computer QuickTajima .dst, Melco .exp, Pfaff .pcs Design DatabaseOnly .pes files can be opened PSW/XXX .xxx and embroidery sewing Machine .phcDetails Large ThumbnailsSmall Thumbnails Refresh353 Troubleshooting English