Getting Started, Starting Up Application | Brother XF0606-001

Creating Embroidery Patterns

Getting Started

Starting Up Application

Starting up PE-DESIGN PLUS

Click , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click PE-DESIGN PLUS.

About the Top Wizard

When PE-DESIGN PLUS starts up, the following wizard appears.

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(1)New

Click this button to begin creating a new pattern.

(2)Open PES

Click this button to open embroidery data (.pes).

c “Openingpage 48 a PE-DESIGN PLUS file” on

(3)Image To Stitch

Click this button to start the wizard for creating an embroidery pattern from an image.

c “Using the Photo Stitch 1 function to create an embroidery pattern from an image” on page 11

(4)Most Recently Used Files

Click the name of a file from the list, and then click Open.

(5)Always show Wizard at Startup Select this check box to start up the wizard each time PE-DESIGN PLUS is started up.

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Brother XF0606-001 Getting Started, Starting Up Application, Starting up PE-DESIGN Plus, About the Top Wizard

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 a longer service life For repairs or adjustmentsFor designing beautiful embroidery designs For safe operation Table of Contents Package Contents Before UseIntroduction Installation Please Read Before InstallationSystem Requirements Installing the Software If the installer does not automatically start upClick All Programs  Accessories  Run 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 Uninstallation Technical SupportOnline Registration Before Getting Started Starting Up ApplicationStarting up PE-DESIGN Plus About the Top Wizard Creating Embroidery Patterns From Photos Photo Stitch Documents My Documents\PE-DESIGN PLUS\TutorialImage 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 OverwritingSaving with a new name Exporting Exiting Application Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog boxWith Color, Sepia or Gray Sewing Option Image To Stitch Photo StitchStarting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Importing photo data into PE Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position Click Update PreviewChanging the sewing angle Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box Color Set Auto Punch Starting the Auto Punch wizardImporting image data into Auto Punch Parameters dialog box Thread Chart Create LinesAdd mask outline Noise reduction Cross Stitch Starting the Cross Stitch wizard Cross Stitch Parameters dialog box Omit ColorsZoom Cross size Next Edit Cross Stitch dialog box Selecting stitchesColor Option Editing area Common dialog boxes Image To Stitch WizardSelect Mask dialog box Set Output Size dialog box Gray Balance / Set Output SizeDialog box 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 Setting text attributes Advanced Operations for Entering TextEditing entered text Font Embroidery attributes for text Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns Moving patterns Scaling patterns Rotating patternsSlightly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Greatly Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or vertically Grouping/Ungrouping embroidery patternsGrouping patterns Ungrouping patterns Using the Pan tool Checking Embroidery PatternsZooming Changing realistic view settings Changing the display of the embroidery designSolid View Stitch View Realistic View Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Checking and Editing the Sewing Order Selecting a patternSewing Order pane Editing the sewing order Changing colorsChanging sewing attributes Setting the sew type Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsLine sew / Region sew Sew type Specifying sewing attributes Changing the pattern of programmable fill stitchClick the Sewing Attributes tab Display the Sewing Attributes pane Setting the thread color ColorSpecial colors Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery designOpening a PE-DESIGN Plus file Importing embroidery designs From Design LibraryFrom 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 Application Settings Changing the grid settingsSystem unit Creating a new thread chart Deleting a chartEditing a chart Adding items from a thread chart Adding a new item Deleting itemsEditing an item DST Import Setting DST Export SettingChanging the order of items Understanding Windows PE-DESIGN Plus Window Quick Access Toolbar/Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar commandsCustomizing the window Customizing Quick Access Toolbar/Shortcut keys Using access keys Quick Access Toolbar Shortcut keys Menus Application button menuRibbon menu tabs Home tab View tab Tips and Techniques Sewing DirectionSewing Order Sewing Wide Areas Reference Sewing AttributesLine sew types Line sewing attributes Region sew types Region sewing attributesSupplement Font List Text 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 PES-Writer Writing Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original CardStarting up PES-Writer Write to card Card capacity indicator Operation screenIcon size button Properties button Exiting application Selecting system unitsHelp menu About PES-Writer Troubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause Solution Index Combining Index English