Checking for the Latest Version of the Program | Brother XF0606-001

Before Use

8.Click Finish to complete the installation of the software.

a Note:

This procedure also automatically installs the card writer driver. The card writer may now be connected to your computer.

Make sure that PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up correctly.

b Memo:

If the dialog box calling for restarting the computer appears, it is necessary to restart the computer.

Checking for the Latest Version of the Program

Click in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then Check for Updates.

The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used.

If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the software from the Web site.

a Note:

•This feature cannot be used if the computer is not connected to the Internet.

•It may not be possible to check for the latest version if a firewall is turned on. Turn off the firewall, and then try performing the operation again.

•Administrator privileges are required.

b Memo:

If the Always check for most recent version

at startup check box is selected, the software is checked at startup to determine whether or not it is the latest version.

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Brother XF0606-001 Checking for the Latest Version of the Program, If the Always check for most recent version

Contents

Personal Embroidery Design Software System Important Information Regulations Radio Interference Other than USA and Canada Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package For designing beautiful embroidery designs For a longer service lifeFor repairs or adjustments For safe operation Table of Contents Before Use Package ContentsIntroduction Please Read Before Installation InstallationSystem Requirements Click All Programs  Accessories  Run Installing the SoftwareIf the installer does not automatically start up Windows XP users only To install the application into a different folder Click Change Checking for the Latest Version of the Program If the Always check for most recent version Online Registration UninstallationTechnical Support Before Starting up PE-DESIGN Plus Getting StartedStarting Up Application About the Top Wizard Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\Tutorial Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo StitchImage file formats Select Mask dialog box on Click Select from Candidates Changing color of the circle Adding text and setting character spacing Transforming the text Importing and rotating an embroidery pattern Transforming text on Transferring embroidery patterns To embroidery machines Transferring the design to an original card Precautions for using the Card Writer Module/original cards Transferring data to embroidery machines via a USB media Saving with a new name SavingOverwriting Exporting Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box Exiting ApplicationWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Image To StitchPhoto Stitch Importing photo data into PE Click Update Preview Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and positionChanging the sewing angle Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color Set Starting the Auto Punch wizard Auto PunchImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Add mask outline Thread ChartCreate Lines Noise reduction Cross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizard Zoom Cross size Cross Stitch Parameters dialog boxOmit Colors Next Color Option Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxSelecting stitches Editing area Image To Stitch Wizard Common dialog boxesSelect Mask dialog box Dialog box Set Output Size dialog boxGray Balance / Set Output Size If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or Photo Entering Text Entering TextEntering Text Transforming text Creating Specifying character spacing Change the Character Spacing Editing entered text Setting text attributesAdvanced Operations for Entering Text Font Embroidery attributes for text Selecting patterns Arranging Embroidery DesignsEditing Embroidery Designs Moving patterns Slightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Scaling patternsRotating patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Grouping patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyGrouping/Ungrouping embroidery patterns Ungrouping patterns Checking Embroidery Patterns Using the Pan toolZooming Solid View Stitch View Changing realistic view settingsChanging the display of the embroidery design Realistic View Checking 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 Line sew / Region sew Setting the sew typeApplying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Sew type Click the Sewing Attributes tab Specifying sewing attributesChanging the pattern of programmable fill stitch Display the Sewing Attributes pane Color 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 to a machine by using an original card Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines Transferring to a machine by using USB media Transferring directly to a machine’s memory Specifying print settings Printing Checking a print image Printing User Hoop Setting Specifying the Design Page Size and Color Changing the grid settings Changing Application SettingsSystem unit Editing a chart Creating a new thread chartDeleting a chart Adding items from a thread chart Deleting items Adding a new itemEditing an item DST Export Setting DST Import SettingChanging the order of items Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus Window Quick Access Toolbar commands Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonCustomizing the window Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keys Quick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Ribbon menu tabs MenusApplication button menu Home tab View tab Sewing Order Tips and TechniquesSewing Direction Sewing Wide Areas Line sew types ReferenceSewing Attributes Line sewing attributes Region sewing attributes Region sew typesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 Starting up PES-Writer PES-WriterWriting Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original Card Write to card Icon size button Card capacity indicatorOperation screen Properties button Help menu Exiting applicationSelecting system units About PES-Writer Troubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause Solution Index Combining Index English