PE-DESIGN Ver. 6 Instruction Manual PE-DESIGN Personal Embroidery Design Software System Ver. 6 Instruction Manual Manual Instruction ENGLISH XC8871-001 Printed in Japan << PE-Design Ver.6.
Frontcover.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:48 PM IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother USB Writer PE-Design complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Frontcover.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:48 PM Congratulations on choosing our product! Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Instruction Manual carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with your warranty.
Frontcover.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:48 PM New Features of Version 6.0 Stitch generating • • • • • • • • • Improved variable functions for satin stitch and fill stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 174 Color gradation function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 179 Variations for region sewing: piping stitch, concentric circle stitch, radial stitch, spiral stitch . . . . . .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page i Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Using the Auto Punch Function ...................... 19 Step1 Starting up Layout & Editing ................. 19 Step2 Opening an image file ............................ 20 Step3 Adjusting the size and position of the image ...................................................... 21 Step4 Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern.................................. 21 Step5 Displaying a preview of the embroidery pattern ................
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page ii Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Table of Contents Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Step5 Step6 Starting up Layout & Editing ................. 59 Specifying a Design Page size................ 60 Creating the embroidery pattern ............. 60 Checking the embroidering order ........... 61 Saving the pattern ................................... 61 Transferring the pattern to an original card ......................................................... 62 Step7 Quitting Layout & Editing.......
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page iii Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Applying and Editing Stamps ........................ 165 Applying a stamp .............................................. 165 Editing a stamp.................................................. 166 Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions......................................................... 167 Setting the thread color and sew type ............... 168 Specifying sewing attributes ............................. 171 Creating a gradation .....
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page iv Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Table of Contents Selecting a Pattern To Be Created ............... 210 Viewing the Stitch Pattern While Creating It ..................................................... 212 Drawing a Stitch Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode ............................................................. 212 Editing a Stitch Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode... 213 Selecting patterns .............................................. 213 Moving patterns ..............................
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 1 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use What You Can Do With This Software This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original embroidery. Easily turn illustrations, photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs. Automatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image c For more details, refer to “Using the Auto Punch Function” on page 19.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 2 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Easily Create Large-Size Embroidery Designs c For more details, refer to “Creating Large-Size Embroidery Patterns” on page 59. Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns Manually You can combine embroidery patterns or apply stitching to drawings and text. In addition, you can design a wider variety of embroidery patterns by using the many sew types available.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 3 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Overview of the Manual Structure of the manual This manual consists of three main sections: Basic Operation, Advanced Operation, and Reference. ■ Basic Operation By following the step-by-step instructions contained in this section, you can create basic embroidery patterns. For first time users, this is a good way to become familiar with the various functions.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 4 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Introduction Applications of the software This package consists of four applications. ■ Design Center Design Center is used to manually create embroidery patterns from images. The images may come from scanning a printed image or can be created with an application like Paint®. The extension of the image files must be .bmp, .tif, .jpg, .j2k, .pcx, .wmf, .png, .eps, .pcd, or .fpx.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 5 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use ■ Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Creator allows you to create, edit and save fill/stamp and motif stitch patterns that can be applied as a programmable fill stitch or motif stitch, or as a stamp to the enclosed regions of embroidery patterns both in Design Center and Layout & Editing. The fill/stamp stitch patterns are saved as .pas files, and the motif stitch patterns are saved as .pmf files.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 6 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Optional supplies Original card a Note: The only original cards that can be used with this USB card writer module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type. Principal parts LED indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 7 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Installation Installation procedure The installation procedure is different depending on whether the full version or an upgrade of the software is being installed. Be sure to perform the installation procedures listed below. Installing version 6.0 (full version) [STEP 1] Installing the software [STEP 2] Installing the driver for the card writer module c page 8 c page 10 Upgrading from version 1.0 through 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 8 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use System requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following requirements. Computer IBM-PC or compatible computer originally equipped with a USB port Operating system Windows 98, ME, XP or 2000 Processor Pentium 500 MHz or higher Memory Minimum 64 MB (256 MB or more is recommended.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 9 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use b b Memo: If the installer does not automatically start up: 1) Click the Start button. 2) Click Run. → The Run dialog box appears. 3) Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the installer. For example: D:\setup.exe (where “D:” is the name of the CD-ROM drive) 2. Memo: To install the application into a different folder: 1) Click Browse.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 10 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use [STEP 2] Installing the driver for the card writer module This section describes how to install the driver for the card writer module. a Note: If you upgrading from version 5.02 or later, skip this section and continue with the procedure described in “[STEP 3] Upgrading the USB card writer module” on page 12. 1. Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer. Make sure that the connector is fully inserted.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 11 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use For Windows Me: Select Specify the location of the driver [Advanced], and then click Next. 3. Follow the instructions of the Found New Hardware Wizard (or Add New Hardware Wizard) to complete the installation of the driver. 4. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Select Removable Media (Floppy, CDROM...), and then click Next.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 12 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use [STEP 3] Upgrading the USB card writer module This section describes how to upgrade the USB card writer module for version 6.0. Users upgrading from version 5.0 or later must upgrade the card writer. After installing version 5.0 or later, immediately follow the procedure below to upgrade the card writer for version 6.0. a Note: • If the USB card writer module is not upgraded, Design Center and Layout & Editing of version 6.
BeforeUsing.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 8, 2004 2:57 PM Before Use → If the upgrade has been completed successfully, the dialog box shown below appears. a Note: If a warning appears at any time, follow the instructions that are displayed. Online registration If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with important information such as future product developments and improvements, you can register your product online by following a simple registration procedure.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 14 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Tips and Techniques for Creating Embroidery Patterns ■ Sewing wide areas 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.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 15 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Sew Types The sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching. (For details, refer to pages 91 through 95 and pages 172 through 178.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 16 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Before Use Programmable fill stitch Motif stitch b Memo: The stitching for the programmable fill stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern. For details, refer to “Programmable fill stitch” on page 93 and 175 and “Motif stitch” on page 95 and 177.
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PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 18 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Getting Started About This Chapter This chapter is organized as a tutorial to provide you with a hands-on introduction to the basic features of the applications. 1. Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns 1-1. Using the Auto Punch Function c page 19 In this section, we will use the Auto Punch function in Layout & Editing to automatically convert an image to an embroidery pattern. 1-2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 19 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Basic Operation Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns Using the Auto Punch Function In this section, we are going to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image. Follow the instructions in this section step by step. If you have to interrupt this exercise for any reason, it is recommended to save the file (refer to Step 6, “Saving the embroidery pattern”, on page 23). You will be able to retrieve it later and resume your work.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 20 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing Attributes bar Tool Box Close button Maximize button Minimize button Work area Design Page Reference Window Status bar Step 2 Opening an image file 3. b Memo: If the Preview check box is selected, the contents of the selected file will appear in the Preview box. First, we need to open the image that will be converted into the embroidery pattern. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 21 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns 5. 1. Drag the image to the desired location. Basic Operation Step 3 Adjusting the size and position of the image Click Image on the menu bar, and then click Modify. → Handles appear around the image. Handles Step 4 Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern 1. Click Image on the menu bar, and then click Image to Stitch Wizard.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 22 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns → The image is converted to an embroidery pattern, which is displayed in the Design Page. b Memo: The following stitch methods are also available. • Photo Stitch 1 (Color and Mono) Refer to page 116 for more details on the Color setting and to page 120 for more details on the Mono setting.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 23 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM b Memo: • To zoom in (or out), click (or ) on the Tool Box, and then click the desired area of the embroidery pattern. • To display, hide, or display a faded copy of the original image, which remains in the work area, click Image on the menu bar, point to Display Image, and then click the desired display setting. • To display the original image, click On. • To display a faded copy of the image, click Faded.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 24 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns Step 7 Transferring the pattern to an original card 3. → The following message appears. Before you can actually sew the embroidery pattern, you must transfer the pattern to a sewing machine. Transfer the embroidery pattern to the sewing machine using media of the type used by your machine, for example, original cards, floppy disks, CompactFlash cards, or USB media.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 25 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns In this section, we are going to automatically create a more realistic embroidery pattern from a photo. Follow the instructions in this section step by step. If you have to interrupt this exercise for any reason, it is recommended to save the file (refer to Step 6, “Saving the embroidery pattern”, on page 23). You will be able to retrieve it later and resume your work.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 26 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing Attributes bar Close button Maximize button Minimize button Tool Box Work area Design Page Reference Window Status bar Step 2 Opening an image file 3. b Memo: If the Preview check box is selected, the contents of the selected file will appear in the Preview box. First, we need to open the image that will be converted into an embroidery pattern. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 27 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Step 3 Adjusting the size and position of the image 1. Click Image on the menu bar, and then click Modify. Step 4 Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern 1. Click Image on the menu bar, and then click Image to Stitch Wizard. Basic Operation Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns → Handles appear around the image. Handles Status bar b Memo: The status bar shows the dimensions (width and height) of the image. 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 28 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns 2. Select Photo Stitch 1, then Color, and then click Next. 4. → The Select Mask dialog box appears. b Memo: The following stitch methods are also available. • Auto Punch For more details, refer to page 115. • Photo Stitch 1 (Mono) For more details on the Mono setting, refer to page 120.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 29 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Automatically Creating Embroidery Patterns If the shape and position of the mask are as desired, click Next. → The Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box appears. b Memo: Various settings are available for converting the image to an embroidery pattern. (For more details on the various settings, refer to page 116.) 7. 8. Click Finish. → The embroidery pattern is displayed in the Design Page.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 30 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns Using Design Center In this section, we are going to manually create an embroidery pattern from an image using a four-stage procedure. This pattern will be used later as the stepping stone to create a more complex embroidery pattern. Follow the instructions in this section step by step.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 31 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM 4. Step 2 Opening an image file b Memo: Double-clicking the file name also adds the image to the work area and closes the dialog box. First, we need to open the image that will be used to create the embroidery pattern. 1. In the How do you want to produce embroidery? dialog box, click → The image appears in the Design Page and in the Cut out to Line Image dialog box. . → The From Image dialog box appears. 2. Click .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 32 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 2. Click any part of the outline. → The selected color appears in the top box appears in the under Pick Colors, and check box to show that the color is selected. Step 4 Editing lines At this time, you might need to correct a few lines in the line image. You should make sure that regions are completely enclosed by either a single closed line or intersecting lines.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 33 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns b Move the pointer over the line that you want to erase, and then hold down the right mouse button. To select how the reduced line image is displayed: → The shape of the pointer changes to 1) Click on the Tool Box. → When the pointer is moved over the work area, the shape of the pointer changes to . . 5. Carefully drag the pointer to erase the line. 6. Repeat steps 4. and 5. to delete a few leaves.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 34 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns → The Tool Box for stage 4 (Sew Setting stage) appears. b Memo: Various settings are available for converting the line image to a figure handle image. (For more details on the various settings, refer to page 76.) In addition, this dialog box allows you to preview how the image will fit in the selected Design Page (the size of the area to be sewn). 2. Click OK.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 35 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appears, containing the default settings for the selected outline sew type. → The shape of the pointer changes to , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears as shown below. 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 36 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns ■ Specifying sewing attributes for the regions 1. Click 5. on the Tool Box. → The shape of the pointer changes to b Memo: • When the pointer is moved over the red , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears as shown below. arrow, its shape changes to . • Using different directions for different regions can add contrast and improve the appearance of the embroidery. For the leaves 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 37 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns Sewing attributes cannot be applied to regions that are not fully enclosed, as shown in the illustration of the leaf below. For the other side of the petals 9. Select the color RED, set the stitching direction, and then click each region where you want to apply the attributes.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 38 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. To display a realistic preview of the embroidery pattern, click Display on the menu bar, and then click Realistic Preview. An alternate method is to click the Toolbar button indicated below. Realistic Preview Step 9 Saving the file Since this embroidery pattern will be used as the basis of a more complex embroidery picture, we need to save it. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 39 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns In this section, we are going to complete the embroidery pattern by combining a pattern imported from Design Center with objects created using Layout & Editing, one of which will have a programmable fill stitch applied to it. Follow the instructions in this section step by step.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 40 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 1. An alternate method is to click the Toolbar button indicated below. In Design Center, click File on the menu bar, and then click Open. → An Open dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. from Design Center → The Import size dialog box appears. 2. Select Design Center PEM File (*.PEM) in the Files of type box, the sample file Flower.pem in the Data folder, and then click Open. 5.
Basic_01.fm Page 41 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:43 PM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns → The shape of the pointer changes to Move the pointer over a handle. → The shape of the pointer changes to , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears as shown below. , , , or , depending on the handle that the pointer is over. b 3. Memo: • is for scaling the width. • is for scaling the height. • and are for scaling both dimensions at the same time.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 42 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. To cancel line sewing (outline), click the Line sew button. → The Line color button and the Line sew type selector disappear. ■ To change the size of the oval If your oval looks very different from the one shown above, modify its size as described below. 1. Click on the Tool Box.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 43 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM 2. 3. Click the oval to select it. → The shape of the pointer changes to 3. . To change the text size, click in the Text Size selector on the Sewing Attributes bar, and then select the desired size for the text. For this example, we will keep the default size of 10.0 mm Drag the oval to its final location. b Memo: The value indicates the height of the characters. Step 4 Adding text 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 44 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns → The Edit Text Letters dialog box appears. b Memo: • If you want to edit the entered text, click on the Tool Box, click the text to select it, and then select the menu command Text – Edit Letters. Edit the text in the Edit Text Letters dialog box that appeared. • If you want to delete the text, select it, and then press the Delete key.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 45 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM → The Fit Text to Path Attribute Setting dialog box appears. Step 6 Adding a circle for the center of the sun The next object to add will be a sun. We will first draw a circle to get the basic shape, and then change the color, sew type and width of the outline and the color and sew type for the inside area. 5. Click OK without changing any settings. c 1. For more details on these settings, refer to “Specifying text arrangement” on page 158.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 46 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appears. Step 7 Selecting a programmable fill stitch Next, we will select a special fill stitch pattern for the inside area of the circle, and then change its settings.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 47 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. Click → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appears as shown below. under Programmable fill. Basic Operation → The Browse dialog box appears, allowing you to preview and browse through the existing programmable fill stitch patterns. a Note: Only programmable fill stitch files, which have the .pas extension, are listed. 4. From the stitch samples, click pat 07 to select it, and then click OK.
Basic_01.fm Page 48 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:44 PM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box appears as shown below. → The shape of the pointer changes to , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears as shown below. Path shape Line sewing 2. Region sewing Make sure that Close path is selected in the Path shape selector. b Memo: When drawing a closed path, the first point and the last point are automatically joined.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 49 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM 5. To draw the rays of the sun around the circle using the circle as a guide, click in the Design Page to select the start point (1), continue clicking in the Design Page to select every other corner (2 through L), and then doubleclick.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 50 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. Click the frame containing the outline for the sun’s rays to select it, and then drag the selected frame between the region for the sun’s rays and the circle for the sun. 4. Click OK. 4. Drag the point to the new location. → The sun’s rays will be sewn before the sun (circle). If necessary, move the circle so that it looks centered relative to the sun’s rays.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 51 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM 1. Click on the Tool Box, and then click the sun’s circle to select it. 2. Hold down the Ctrl rays. key and click the sun’s → The circle and the broken line are now selected together. b Memo: If it is difficult to select the two patterns, drag the pointer to draw a selection frame around the patterns. 3. Click Sew on the menu bar, and then click Set Hole Sewing.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 52 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns 3. Click Display on the menu bar, and then click Realistic Preview. An alternate method is to click the Toolbar button indicated below. Realistic Preview → A realistic preview of the embroidery pattern appears. Step 13 Transferring the pattern to an original card Before you can actually sew the embroidery pattern, you must transfer the pattern to a sewing machine.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 53 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns b Memo: To quit the operation, click Cancel. Memo: • To quit the operation, click Cancel. • If a file already exists with the name specified in the Save As dialog box, the following message appears. a Note: If the card writer module is not correctly connected or powered, or if the original card is not inserted or is defective, an error message will appear.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 54 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns Using Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Creator allows you to design fill stitch and motif stitch patterns that can be applied as a programmable fill stitch or motif stitch both in Design Center and Layout & Editing, resulting in more decorative embroidery patterns. When applied to enclosed regions, the fill stitch or motif stitch pattern fills the region in a tile-like manner.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 55 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Title bar Close button Menu bar Maximize button Toolbar Minimize button Basic Operation Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns Tool Box Work area Preview window Status bar b Step 2 Opening a programmable stitch pattern For this exercise, we will edit one of the programmable fill stitch patterns provided with the application. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 56 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns b Memo: • Double-clicking the file name also adds the pattern to the work area and closes the dialog box. • To preview the available .pas files in the selected folder, click Browse. Step 3 Drawing lines to edit the stitch pattern Now, we are going to draw a lines between the displayed ones using the Line tool of the Tool Box.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 57 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM → The pattern should appear as shown below. b Move the pointer along the bottom edge of the work area, and then double-click the lowerright corner to draw a line along the bottom edge of the work area. 6. Click Memo: To edit points in the pattern, click on the Tool Box, and then edit the points.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 58 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating and Editing Embroidery Patterns Step 5 Saving the edited stitch pattern 3. b Memo: • To quit the operation, click Cancel. • If a file already exists with the name specified in the Save As dialog box, the following message appears. In order to apply your edited stitch pattern as a programmable fill stitch or as a stamp to a region in Layout & Editing or Design Center, you must first save it as a .pas file. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 59 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM A large-size embroidery pattern can be designed by specifying the size of the pattern, creating the embroidery pattern, then automatically dividing the pattern into a size that can be embroidered. By separately embroidering each section of the pattern side by side, large-size embroidery can be sewn. In addition, the joining edges can be embroidered slightly overlapping in order to blend beautifully.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 60 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating Large-Size Embroidery Patterns Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing Attributes bar Tool Box Close button Maximize button Minimize button Work area Design Page Reference Window Status bar Step 2 Specifying a Design Page size 3. First, we need to specify the desired size for the complete embroidery pattern. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 61 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM → The Design Property dialog box appears, and the first pattern section to be sewn appears in the Design Page framed with a red line. → The Import from File dialog box appears. 2. Basic Operation Creating Large-Size Embroidery Patterns Select the embroidery pattern file Largelace.pes in the Data folder. b Memo: If the Preview check box is selected, the contents of the selected file will appear in the Preview box. 3.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 62 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating Large-Size Embroidery Patterns An alternate method is to click the Toolbar button indicated below. a Note: If a section of the pattern exceeds the maximum allowed for the stitch count or number of colors, a message appears, describing the limitations and asking whether or not the pattern should be saved anyway.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 63 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM 3. nine smaller patterns marked “Aa”, “Ab”, “Ac”, “Ba”, “Bb”, “Bc”, “Ca”, “Cb” and “Cc”. • To quit the operation, click Cancel. Click OK. → The following message appears. a Note: • If the card writer module is not correctly connected or powered, or if the original card is not inserted or is defective, an error message will appear. For more details, refer to “Writing an embroidery pattern to an original card” on page 195.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 64 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating Large-Size Embroidery Patterns b Memo: • The templates are included in the package. • The templates are also in the Template folder and can be printed out with a printer. 1. 2. To mark an area to the right of the previously marked area, align points A and D on the template with marks B and C on the fabric. A A B B D D C C Punch a hole at the end of each arrow on the template.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 65 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM a Note: Step 3 Hooping the fabric • Place the fabric and hoop on a level surface, and then make sure that the inner ring is pressed in well enough that the top edge of the inner ring aligns with the top edge of the outer ring. • If the embroidery sheet is not used, the marks on the embroidery hoop can be used to hoop the fabric vertically and horizontally.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 66 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Creating Large-Size Embroidery Patterns 3. Embroider the selected pattern. 4. Remove the embroidery hoop from the sewing machine, and then remove the fabric from the hoop. 5. Hoop the fabric for the next pattern section. (For details, refer to “Hooping the fabric” on page 65.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 67 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Chapter 2 Advanced Operation Design Center...................................................... 69 Layout & Editing ................................................. 106 Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns .................................... 108 Editing Embroidery Patterns ........................................................... 130 Checking Embroidery Patterns .......................................................
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 68 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Advanced Operations About This Chapter This chapter provides you with detailed procedures on the various operations that you can perform in each of the applications. Design Center Design Center is used to manually create embroidery patterns from images using a four-stage procedure.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 69 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center ■ Stage 1 (Original Image Stage) In stage 1, you can open an image (or clip art) from various sources, such as, an image created in Paint®, a scanned drawing, or purchased clip art. The image file must be in the uncompressed format, and its file name extension must be .bmp, .tif, .jpg, .j2k, .pcx, .wmf, .png, .eps, .pcd, or .fpx.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 70 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Main Window 1 A 2 3 4 0 9 5 8 7 6 1 Title bar 2 Menu bar Provides access to the functions. 3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 4 Sewing Attributes bar Sets the sewing attributes (color and sew type) of the lines and regions in the pattern (only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage)) 5 Tool Box Used to select and edit the image or pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 71 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 1 (Original Image Stage) This wizard provides a step-by-step guide for creating embroidery patterns. 1. Click File, then Wizard. → The How do you want to produce embroidery? dialog box appears. 1 2 3 4 7 Position the pointer over any button, and the name of the function appears. The functions for each button are described below. 1 From Image Click this button when creating embroidery pattern from an image.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 72 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center The functions for each button are described below. 1 Open Image File Click this button to open a previously saved image file and paste the image in the Design Page. c Stage 1 (Original Image Stage) 1. Check that the scanner or other TWAIN device is correctly connected to your computer. 2. Click File, then Select TWAIN device. For details, refer to “Opening an image file” on page 20. → The Select Source dialog box appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 73 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 2 (Line Image Stage) → The selected color appears in the top box under Pick Colors, and appears in the check box to show that the color is selected. Toolbar button: 1. Click , or click Stage, then To Line Image. b → The Cut out to Line Image dialog box appears. • You can repeat step 2. to select up to five colors. If more than five colors are selected, only the last five colors selected remain in the list.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 74 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 2 (Line Image Stage) b b Memo: • To quit the operation and go back to stage 1 (Original Image stage), click Cancel. • It is recommended to select just as many colors as necessary to create a clear outline of the image. In the above example, only a single color was selected.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 75 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 2 (Line Image Stage) b Memo: To draw vertical or horizontal lines, hold down the Shift key while moving the pointer. On the Tool Box, click the button for the eraser with the desired thickness. 2. Move the pointer over the line that you want to erase, and then hold down the right mouse button. → The shape of the pointer changes to . 3. Drag the pointer to erase the line. 75 Design Center 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 76 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) Continuing to Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) After creating the outline, which is simply a collection of dots (or pixels) in stage 2 (Line Image stage), continue to stage 3 (Figure Handle stage), where the dots are automatically connected to create lines that can be edited.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 77 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) a Note: Specifying the Design Page size To select a specific part of the image, click Pick Area, drag the pointer ( 1. Click Option, then Design Page Property. → The Design Page Property dialog box appears. ) across the image in the Design Page to select the desired area. b Memo: The Figure Object Conversion Setting dialog box appears again when the mouse button is released. 6. Click OK.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 78 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) b a Note: Memo: • The size of the Design Page is the currently selected size. • To retrieve data from a saved .pem file, use the menu command File – Import Figure. • Custom Design Page sizes cannot be saved for version 5 and earlier. • The selected size will be applied to every new Design Page, until the settings are changed.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 79 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) Scaling outlines 5. b Memo: • Select 100% to leave the outline unchanged. • If the aspect check box is selected, changing one dimension automatically changes the other so that the proportion of the width and height remains unchanged. 6. Memo: • To preview the outline at the new size in the Design Page, click Preview.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 80 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center 3. Move the pointer over one of the four rotation handles. Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) 4. b Memo: • To preview the outline at the new angle in the Design Page, click Preview. • To close the dialog box without applying the changes to the settings, click Cancel. → When the pointer is moved over a rotation handle, the shape of the pointer changes to 4. .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 81 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) Editing Points in Outlines Click on the Tool Box. 1. → The shape of the pointer changes to Click → The shape of the pointer changes to . 2. Click the outline that you want to edit. on the Tool Box. . 2. → The outline appears in pink, and the points in the selected outline appear as small empty squares. The points at the ends of lines appear as larger squares.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 82 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 3 (Figure Handle Stage) Drawing a Broken Line The line drawing mode allows you to add broken lines to your pattern. A broken line is made of one or more adjacent straight lines, in other words, the end point of one straight line is the start point of the next one.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 83 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Continuing to Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) 1. Click , or click Stage, then To Sew 2. From the Page selector, select the desired color for the Design Page. 3. From the Background selector, select the desired color for the background. Setting. → The pattern is displayed in the Design Page of stage 4 (Sew Setting stage). b Memo: The preview area allows you to check the selected colors. 4. Click OK.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 84 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Region sewing 3. → “Marching lines” appear around the selected region, and the color and sew type selected on the Sewing Attributes bar are applied to the region. ■ Applying sewing attributes to regions 1. Click Click the enclosed region where you want to apply the sewing attributes. on the Tool Box.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 85 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center 2. Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Right-click a closed region. → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box for the selected region appears. 1. Click on the Tool Box. → The shape of the pointer changes to If necessary, change the color and sew type. b Memo: • You can change the color and sew type either before or after applying sewing attributes to the outline.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 86 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) ■ Applying sewing attributes to a portion of the outline 1. Click → “Marching lines” appear along the selected portion of the outline, and the sew type selected on the Sewing Attributes bar is applied to the portion of the outline. on the Tool Box. → The shape of the pointer changes to , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears similar to the one shown below. 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 87 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) → The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box for the selected outline or portion of outline appears. Using the Sewing Attributes bar The Sewing Attributes bar, available in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage), allows you to set the color and sew type of region and outlines.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 88 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center On: The Region color button and the Region sew type selector are displayed. Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) 1. Click . This button has two settings: Off: The Region color button and the Region sew type selector are not displayed. On: The Line color button and the Line sew type selector are displayed. Off: The Line color button and the Line sew type selector are not displayed. Region sew Region sew type Region color 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 89 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) ■ Color ■ Sew type ( ) or Line sew button ( turned on. 1. ) has been Line sew type Region sew type Use these selectors to set the sew type for lines or regions. b Memo: The sew type selector appears in the Sewing Attributes bar when the Region sew button Click the Color button. → A Line Thread Color dialog box similar to the ones shown below appears. ( ) or Line sew button ( turned on. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 90 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Beginner mode: For line sewing b Memo: • Settings that cannot be selected in Beginner mode are retained from the previous setting in Expert mode. • To hide the preview box, click Hide Hint. To display the preview box, click Show Hint. When the Hide Hint button is displayed, the preview box is displayed, allowing you to view a stitching sample when the pointer is moved over the setting.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 91 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) ■ Line sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. In Beginner mode, not all of the following attributes appear. Sets the width of the zigzag. Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch) Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch) Density Sets the number of lines per millimeter (inch). Range: 1–7 lines per mm (25–178 lines per inch) Default: 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 92 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Running Stitch Path Pull Compensation Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Sets the running path of the stitching. Available when the type of sewing direction is set to Constant. Available settings: • Inside of region (shortest route) • Along outline (along the inner side) • Onto outline (on the outline) The inside of region setting is available only when the Gradation check box is cleared.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 93 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center 30% 0% Lengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrinkage during sewing. Range: 0–2 mm (0.00–0.08 inch) Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch) Programmable fill stitch Under sewing Sets underlay stitching on or off. Try to use underlay stitching for wide areas, in order to prevent shrinking during stitching.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 94 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Select a pattern for programmable fill stitch. , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the folder Click containing the .pas file that you want to use. Double-click the desired pattern, or select it, and then click OK. Width (horizontal length) Sets the stitch pattern width. Range: 2–10 mm (0.20–0.39 inch) Default: 7.5 mm (0.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 95 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Motif stitch Selects whether to use pattern 1 or pattern 2 for the motif stitch. If you choose to use both patterns, the data is created to sew alternating rows of the two. Pattern1 only: Uses only pattern 1 (Default) Pattern2 only: Uses only pattern 2 Pattern1 and 2: Uses pattern 1 and pattern 2 Sets the pattern width (the direction along the line). Width (horiRange: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 96 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Notes on programmable fill stitches When setting the sew type and pattern directions of a programmable fill stitch, lines will not be sewn if the sew type and pattern direction settings cause a stitch to be sewn in the same direction as a line in the stitch pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 97 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) 1. Click By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole sewing can be set only when one region completely encloses another. 1. on the Tool Box. Click → The shape of the pointer changes to → The shape of the pointer changes to . . 2. Select the desired color and sew type (Concentric Circle Stitch or Radial Stitch). 3. Click the region.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 98 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Applying and Editing Stamps Stamps created with Programmable Stitch Creator can be applied to regions in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage) of Design Center. Some stamp patterns are provided with this application; however, by using Programmable Stitch Creator, you can edit the patterns that are provided or you can create your own. 4. Applying a stamp 1. Click on the Tool Box.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 99 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) 1. Click Only one stamp can be selected at a time. If you select another stamp, the previously selected stamp becomes deselected. 4. To change the stamp pattern, select a different pattern in the Stamp Attribute Setting dialog box, and then click Apply.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 100 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Viewing and Modifying the Sewing Order The sewing order of pattern colors as well as the sewing order of pattern objects of the same color can be checked and modified as necessary. (This function is available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).) Toolbar button: 1. Click b Memo: • To select additional frames, hold down the Shift or Ctrl key and select each frame.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 101 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Checking the Stitching The actual stitching as it will be performed by the sewing machine can be viewed using the stitch simulator. (This function is available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).) Toolbar button: , or click Display, then Stitch Simulator. The Stitch Simulator dialog box appears, and the embroidery pattern is cleared from the Design Page.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 102 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Previewing the Sewing Image Once the embroidery pattern is complete or while you work on the design, you can preview the pattern’s stitches. You can also view a realistic preview of the pattern in order to see how it will appear once it is sewn. (These functions are available only in stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).) 1. → A realistic preview of the embroidery pattern appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 103 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center 3. Use the Contrast slider to set the contrast. 4. Use the Brightness slider to set how bright the display is. 5. Click Apply to display a realistic preview of the patterns with the new settings (when the realistic preview is displayed). Or, click OK to save the settings for the next time that the Realistic Preview function is select (when the realistic preview is not displayed).
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 104 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) b Scaling the display area frame 1. Move the pointer over a corner of the display area frame. Memo: and and width. are for scaling the height 2. Drag the corner to adjust the display area frame to the desired size. 2. Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name. → The shape of the pointer changes to or , depending on the corner that the pointer is over.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 105 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting Stage) Changing Software Settings 1. Click Display, then Grid Setup. → The Grid Setting dialog box appears. 2. To display the grid, select the Show Grid check box. To hide the grid, clear the Show Grid check box. 3. To set the grid spacing, type or select a value in the Grid interval box. (The setting range is 0.1 to 25.4 mm (0.004 to 1.0 inch).) 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 106 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Layout & Editing is used to combine different objects into an embroidery pattern. The most complex objects can be digitized in Design Center and imported into the Design Page, or created in Layout & Editing with the wizard for automatically converting an image into an embroidery pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 107 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Main Window 1 2 3 B A 0 4 5 9 8 6 1 Title bar 2 Menu bar Provides access to the functions. 3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 4 Sewing Attributes bar Sets the sewing attributes (color and sew type) of lines and regions in the pattern. 5 Tool Box Used to create, select and edit patterns. 6 Status bar Provides helpful information.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 108 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Creating a Design Page → The Design Page Property dialog box appears. Creating a new Design Page Toolbar button: 1. Click , or click File, then New. → If the current Design Page has already been saved or has not been edited, a new Design Page immediately appears. → If the current Design Page has not been saved, you will be asked whether you want to save the changes. 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 109 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Memo: • To return to the default settings (100 × 100 mm (4" × 4") of Hoop Size), click Default. • Before an embroidery pattern created in a custom Design Page is saved or transferred to an original card, running stitches, which cannot be edited, are added at the edges of the pattern sections so that the pattern sections can easily be aligned during sewing. This alignment stitching appears in the NOT DEFINED color.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 110 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing → A Browse dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns → If the current Design Page has not been saved, you will be asked whether you want to save the changes. b b Memo: • To return to the File Open dialog box, click Cancel. • To see a more detailed image, select a file, and then click Preview. A Preview dialog box similar to the one shown below appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 111 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Importing Image Data 1. Click Image, then Input, then from File. → An Open an image file dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. Importing image data from a TWAIN device, such as a scanner 2. Select the drive, the folder and the desired file.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 112 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 4. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns → The Portrait Properties dialog box appears. Click Select to choose the selected device and to close the dialog box. b Memo: To quit the operation and close the dialog box, click Cancel. 5. Click Image, then Input, then from TWAIN device. → The driver interface for the device selected in the Select Source dialog box appears. 6.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 113 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM 5. 6. To select a part feature (for example, standard size, slightly larger, slightly smaller, wider or taller), move the Part Feature slider, if it is available. Importing image data from the Clipboard Image data can be imported into the Design Page from the Clipboard. This allows you to import an image without saving it first. 1. Click Image, then Input, then from Clipboard.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 114 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Changing the Size and Position of the Image The size and position of the image can be adjusted. 1. Scaling an image: Click Image, then Modify. → A red line and handles appear around the image. 1. Move the pointer over one of the handles. → The shape of the pointer changes to , , or , depending on the handle that the pointer is over.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 115 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Automatically Converting Image Data Into an Embroidery Pattern The Image to Stitch Wizard gives step-by-step instructions for converting an image into an embroidery pattern. Toolbar button: If no image is displayed in the Design Page, use one of the commands on the Input submenu of the Image menu to display the image that you want to convert to an embroidery pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 116 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns To display the outline extracted from the analyzed image, select the Show Outline check box. 3. Under Analysis Parameters, select the desired image-analyzing settings. Noise reduction: Sets the level of noise (distortions) that is removed from the image. Segmentation sensitivity: Sets the sensitivity for the image analysis.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 117 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Pattern edited with the adjustable mask b Memo: • To quit the operation and close the dialog box, click Cancel. • To return to the previous dialog box, click Previous. 1. From the list at the bottom of the dialog box, select the desired shape that the image will be trimmed to (mask). 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 118 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing b Memo: To close the dialog box without applying the changes to the settings, click Cancel. 3. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns 5. Specify the settings for creating the embroidery pattern. b Memo: • To return to the previous dialog box, click Previous. • To quit the operation and close the dialog box, click Cancel. In the Select Mask dialog box, click Next.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 119 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns To move the color selected in the Color List to the Use Color List, click Add. If no color is selected, or if the Use Color List already contains 50 colors, this button cannot be clicked. Auto Select Setting Selects the thread chart for selecting the thread color with the Auto Select function. The most appropriate thread colors from the selected thread chart are selected.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 120 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing b Memo: • To return to the previous dialog box, click Previous. • To quit the operation and close the dialog box, click Cancel. 7. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns 3. In the Select Mask dialog box, click Next. → A Gray Balance dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. Click Finish. → An embroidery pattern is created and displayed in the Design Page.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 121 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 5. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns In the Gray Balance dialog box, click Next. Image Type → The Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog box appears. If Photo is selected, the thread colors will be mixed together, which will result in a more natural look. If Cartoon is selected, the thread colors will not be mixed together, which will result in a more simply colored look.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 122 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 8. Click Finish. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns 3. → An embroidery pattern is created and displayed in the Design Page. In the Select Mask dialog box, click Next. → The image is analyzed, and the Check Mask Shape dialog box appears. ■ If Photo Stitch 2 (Color) is selected → A Select Mask dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. b Memo: Areas not set to be sewn are shown filled with a crosshatch pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 123 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Use Color List Sewing Option Specifies the maximum density for areas of the created embroidery pattern sewn with the zigzag stitch. The embroidery pattern will be created with Max. Density a density smaller than that set here. Range: 2.5 to 5 lines per mm (64 to 127 lines per inch) Default: 3 lines per mm (76 lines per inch) Use Color List Displays the four selected thread colors.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 124 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns ■ If Photo Stitch 2 (Mono) is selected → A Gray Balance dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. → A Select Mask dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. 4. Move the slider to specify which parts of the image to create the embroidery pattern for. a Note: If the width or height of the image exceeds 500 mm, the Photo Stitch functions cannot be used. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 125 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing In the Gray Balance dialog box, click Next. 7. → The Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box appears. → A Preview dialog box similar to the one shown below appears, allowing the created embroidery pattern to be previewed. Advanced Opreation 6. In the Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog box, click Next. Specify the settings for creating the embroidery pattern. b Memo: • To return to the previous dialog box, click Previous.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 126 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Cross size Stitch times Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns • To adjust the zoom ratio that the image is Sets the horizontal and vertical size of the pattern. Range: 1.5 to 5 mm (0.04 to 0.39 inch) Default: 2.5 mm (0.08 inch) Sets the number of times that the pattern will be sewn. Sews twice per time. Range: Single, Double, Triple Default: Single displayed in, move the slider between and .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 127 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns Importing Embroidery Patterns Importing embroidery patterns from a file → A Browse dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. Toolbar button: 1. Click a Note: , or click File, then Import, then Be sure to select the correct file name extension from the Files of type box. from File. → An Import from File dialog box similar to the one shown below appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 128 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 4. Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns To import a pattern, select it, and then click Import, or double-click the file’s icon. a Note: • The embroidery pattern cannot be magnified to a size larger than the Design Page. • The magnification factor cannot be set below 25%. → The embroidery pattern is displayed in the Design Page.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 129 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Inputting Images and Embroidery Patterns b a Note: Memo: • To see a more detailed image, select a pattern, and then click Preview. A Preview dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. If a card writer module is connected but an embroidery card is not inserted, the following message appears. After the card has been read, a dialog box similar to the one shown below appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 130 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Editing Embroidery Patterns b Memo: • You can also select patterns by dragging the pointer across the pattern that you want to select. As you drag the pointer, a selection frame is drawn. All patterns that are contained in that selection frame are selected when the mouse button is released.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 131 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Moving patterns 1. Editing Embroidery Patterns → The selected patterns are aligned as shown below. Move the pointer over a selected pattern or group of selected patterns. Top → The shape of the pointer changes to . Middle Drag the pattern to the desired location. Memo: • To move the pattern horizontally or vertically, hold down the Shift key while dragging it. • Pressing the arrow keys moves the selected pattern 0.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 132 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Patterns set for hole sewing b Memo: • As you drag the handle, the current size is displayed on the status bar. • For more precise resizing, select the menu command Edit – Numerical Setting – Size, as described below. If just the inside pattern is selected, the pattern is aligned on the outline of the inside area.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 133 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns b To resize the selected pattern while maintaining the original density and fill pattern, select the Keep density and fill pattern check box. b Memo: The Keep density and fill pattern check box is available only if stitch data is selected. 7. • You cannot enter a size that will cause the pattern to exceed the size of the Design Page. • The minimum value is 1 mm (0.04 inch).
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 134 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns b a Note: Memo: To rotate the pattern in 15° increments, hold down the Shift key while dragging the rotation handle. The range of values that can be entered is between 0 and 359 degrees, in 1-degree increments. Grouping embroidery patterns Several individual objects can be grouped so that the same changes apply to all of the patterns within the group.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 135 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Editing Points in Embroidery Patterns To deselect the current point and select the following point in the direction of the end point, Selecting points on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: 2. Click . start point, hold down the press the ← or ↑ key. . key and → The selected point appears as a small black square. → The shape of the pointer changes to a Note: . 3.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 136 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 5. Drag the point to the new location. Editing Embroidery Patterns Inserting points New points can be inserted in order to change the shape of a pattern. In the case of a new point on a curve, you can also use the handle to reorient the tangent to the new point. 1. Click on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: 2. Click . . → The shape of the pointer changes to . 3. Click the pattern that you want to edit.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 137 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Transforming straight lines into curves or curves into straight lines Deleting points Click on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: Click 1. 2. . 3. Memo: The pattern can be a broken line, a curve, a manual punching pattern, or stitch data. → The points in the pattern appear as small empty squares. Click the point that you want to delete. → The selected point appears as a small black square.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 138 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns b a Note: Memo: If the point is on a curve, you can use the control handles to adjust the curve. The entry and exit points of stitch data, text, and manual punching patterns cannot be edited. This is the entry point for the outline stitching. The previous pattern is connected to this point. Moving entry/exit points and the center point This is the exit point for the outline stitching.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 139 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns 1. Click on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: 2. Click . . → The shape of the pointer changes to . 3. Click the region set to the concentric circle stitch or radial stitch that you want to edit. → The entry and exit points and the center point of the object appear.
Advanced_02.fm Page 140 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:45 PM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Editing Stitch Data Converting objects to stitch data Objects drawn with the tools in Layout & Editing can be converted into stitch data, allowing you to make detailed changes by modifying the position of individual stitches. 1. Select the object that you want to convert. 2. Click Sew, then Convert to Stitch. Editing stitch points of stitch data 1. Click on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 141 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing ■ Deleting stitch points 1. b Memo: If the end point of a feed is deleted, that feed segment is deleted and the stitches before and after the feed are connected. 1. When selecting stitch points, be sure to click the stitch point (do not click a blank area of the Design Page), otherwise all of the selected points will be deselected. ■ Moving stitch points 1. Drag the selected stitch points to the new location.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 142 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns b Memo: To close the dialog box without applying the changes to the settings, click Cancel. Changing colors of stitch data The colors of imported stitch data or objects converted to stitches can be changed in the following way. Toolbar button: 1. Click , or click Sew, then Sewing Order/ Color. → The Sewing Order/Color dialog box appears with each data in the pattern in a separate frame.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 143 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns c b “Specifying sewing attributes” on page 171, “Scaling patterns” on page 132 and “Selecting points” on page 135 Splitting off parts of stitch data The Split stitch tool in the Tool Box allows you to split a pattern after tracing an enclosure around the parts that you want to cut off. You can then move the cutoff sections to rearrange the pattern, combine it with other patterns or even delete it.
Advanced_02.fm Page 144 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:46 PM Layout & Editing → The dotted line that is drawn when you move the pointer changes to a solid line when the next point is specified. b Memo: • To remove the last point that was entered, click the right mouse button. Each successive right-click removes points, one by one, in the opposite order that they were entered. Once all points are deleted, the Tool Box buttons are available again, however, the application remains in Split stitch mode.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 145 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Drawing Circles and Arcs Oval Fan shape Click in the Arc shape selector, and then select Circle. 3. Drag the pointer in the Design Page. → The point where you start dragging is considered a corner of an imaginary rectangle around the oval. The point where you release the mouse button is the diagonally opposite point of the rectangle.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 146 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns → A radial line appears on the oval when the mouse button is released. 4. Move the pointer to the start point of the arc, and then click. → The radial line disappears. 5. 2. Click in the Arc shape selector, and then click Fan Shape. 3. Proceed as you would to draw a circle or an oval. → A radial line appears on the oval when the mouse button is released.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 147 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Drawing an arc & string 1. Click Editing Embroidery Patterns 5. Move the pointer until the arc & string has the desired shape, and then click. on the Tool Box. → The shape of the pointer changes to Click at start point. , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears similar to the one shown below. 2. Click in the Arc shape selector, and then click Arc & String. Move to end point. Click at end point.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 148 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Drawing a Rectangle With the Rectangle tool, you can draw rectangles with sharp or rounded corners. A rectangle will automatically have an outline and an inside region that can independently be assigned different sewing attributes. Specifying the geometric attribute Rectangle 1. Click Square on the Tool Box. ■ Edge radius Use this selector to select the shape of the rectangle corners.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 149 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Drawing Straight Lines and Curves The Outline tools allow you to add straight lines and curves to your pattern. If the straight line or curve is set to be open (Open Path), it will end at the last point entered. Since this type of pattern is a simple outline and does not have an inside region, line sew type and color settings can only be applied to the line itself.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 150 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 4. Editing Embroidery Patterns Click in the Design Page to specify the next point. b Memo: To remove the last point that was entered, click the right mouse button. 5. Continue clicking to specify every point, and then double-click the last end point. a Note: • While drawing the pattern, you can freely switch between the different line types either by clicking a different button or by pressing the shortcut key.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 151 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Creating Manual Punching Data The Manual Punch tools are used to create patterns that look like manual embroidery. With manual punching, you can create data with any sewing order, direction and orientation that you want. Letters that you design yourself constitute a typical example of patterns that look better using manual punching patterns. The illustrations below show two previews of the letter “O”.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 152 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns → The shape of the pointer changes to Another possibility is to load a template image and redraw it using manual punching patterns. The advantage of this method is that you have a better control on the thread orientation. 1. Open a template or prepare an image that you will use as a guide. 2. Click , and the Sewing Attributes bar appears similar to the one shown below.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 153 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns to specify point 9 (the start point of the running-type pattern). 9 8 7 Run pitch 11 7. 10 12 13 8. 4 3 To complete the pattern, double-click point 13 (the last point of the entire pattern). 2 b Memo: To remove the last point that was entered, click the right mouse button.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 154 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns a Note: If you entered a character that is not available for the selected font, an error message appears. Click OK to close the message and return to the Edit Text Letters dialog box, where you can correct the text. Specifying text attributes ■ Font Use this selector to select a font for the text.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 155 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns The available fonts and the types of characters available with each font are listed below.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 156 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns ■ Text Size 2. Click Text, then Edit Letters. → The Edit Text Letters dialog box appears. Use this selector to select the size of the text. b Memo: The Text Size selector appears in the Sewing Attributes bar when on the Tool Box is selected. It also appears when text or a character in the Design Page has been selected. 1. 2. Click in the Text Size selector. 3.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 157 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Selecting characters 1. Click Editing Embroidery Patterns 5. Change the font, size, color, sew type and other attributes. on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: 2. Click !btn29.. → The shape of the pointer changes to Click the text that you want to edit. Advanced Opreation 3. → The points in the text appear as small empty squares. 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 158 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 3. Editing Embroidery Patterns If necessary, change the text attributes. Horizontal b Memo: To return a parameter to its default setting, click Default beside it. 4. Specifies whether characters will be positioned horizontally or vertically. Direction Vertical Click Apply to confirm the effect of the setting. b Memo: To close the dialog box, click Close.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 159 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing From the Horizontal Alignment, Vertical Alignment and Text Orientation selectors, select the desired settings. b Memo: To position the text on the other side of the path, select the other side check box. Memo: To quit the operation, click Cancel. a Note: When text arrangement is specified, the text transformation is cancelled. Only one string of text can be arranged on a single path. Click OK to apply the settings.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 160 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns ■ Canceling text arrangement a Note: The text arrangement on a path can be cancelled. A text pattern created from a TrueType font contains data for both line and region sewing. Therefore, if this command is selected, depending on the form of the TrueType font, there may be a gap between the line and the region in the text. Toolbar button: 1. Select text that is arranged on a path (Fit to Path).
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 161 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 2. Click Editing Embroidery Patterns b Memo: To close the dialog box without changing any settings, click Cancel. , or click Text, then Clear Transformation. Specifying TrueType text attributes Various character attributes, such as the style, can be specified for TrueType fonts converted to an embroidery pattern. 1. Select the TrueType text that you want to edit. 2. Click Text, then TrueType Font Attribute Setting.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 162 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Entering Monograms The monogram function allows you to create monograms composed of one to three uppercase letters and arrange a decorative pattern around them. 1. Click → Two buttons appear: 2. Click 5. on the Tool Box. . Type the monogram text (uppercase characters).
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 163 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 8. 9. Editing Embroidery Patterns Click a decorative pattern to select it, and then click Select (or double-click the pattern) to close the Browse dialog box and display the pattern in the preview window. 2. → The setting is applied to all monogram patterns that you will create, until the setting is changed. → If a monogram was selected, the setting is also applied to the selected monogram.
Advanced_02.fm Page 164 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:50 PM Layout & Editing 2. Click Text, then Edit Letters. → The Edit Monogram Letters dialog box appears, where the characters of the selected monogram are displayed in the text field and the selected decorative pattern is displayed in the preview window. Editing Embroidery Patterns Editing monogram characters and the decorative pattern 1. Click on the Tool Box. → Two buttons appear: 2. Click . . → The shape of the pointer changes to . 3.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 165 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Applying and Editing Stamps 1. Click Click To change the width and height of the stamp, type or select the desired size (1 to 100 mm (0.04 to 3.94 in.)) under Size in the Stamp Attribute Setting dialog box. 5. To change the orientation of the stamp, move the pointer over the red arrow inside of the circle under Direction, and then drag the red arrow to the desired angle. on the Tool Box.
Advanced_02.fm Page 166 Friday, July 9, 2004 4:49 PM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns b Memo: • The whole stamp appears, even if it is larger than the object that it has been applied to, however, only the parts that are enclosed within the object will be sewn. • Stamps can only be applied to objects drawn with the Circle or Arc tool, Rectangle tool, Outline tools, Text tools and the Manual Punch tools and that have the satin stitch, fill stitch and programmable fill stitch applied.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 167 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions • geometric attributes (arc shape, rectangle edge radius, and path shape) • text attributes (font, size and transformation level) • embroidery attributes (thread color and sew type, outline and inside region on/off) The sewing attributes that are available depend on the tool selected in Tool Box, and the type of embroidery pattern selected.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 168 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Setting the thread color and sew type Editing Embroidery Patterns 1. This button has two settings: All patterns can be assigned at least one color and sew type. Patterns with an outline and an inside region can be assigned two different thread colors and sew types. If a gradation is set, an additional color can be added to the region. (For details on gradations, refer to “Creating a gradation” on page 179.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 169 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns ■ Region sew ■ Color Clicking this button switches on/off sewing for an inside region. Click this button to set the thread color for outlines, inside regions, texts and manual punching patterns. or when you click , , , or on the Tool Box to start drawing such a pattern. • When region sewing is switched off, the region is not sewn (and you cannot set its color or sew type). 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 170 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns → This setting is applied to all patterns of the same type that you will create, until the setting is changed. The color button of each category shows the current color for that category. → If a pattern is selected, the setting is applied to the selected pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 171 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 3. Specifying sewing attributes b Memo: • Settings that cannot be selected in Beginner mode are retained from the previous setting in Expert mode. • To hide the preview box, click Hide Hint. To display the preview box, click Show Hint. When the Hide Hint button is displayed, the preview box is displayed, allowing you to view a stitching sample when the pointer is moved over the setting.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 172 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns ■ Line sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. Zigzag stitch Zigzag width Sets the width of the zigzag. Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch) Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch) Density Sets the number of lines per millimeter (inch). Range: 1–7 lines per mm (25–178 lines per inch) Default: 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 173 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns E/V stitch Stroke width E Stitch V Stitch Run pitch Sets the pattern height (the direction perpendicular to the line). Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch) Default: 2.5 mm (0.10 inch) Sets the pitch of the line sewing. Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch) Default: 2.0 mm (0.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 174 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Half Stitch Sets half stitching on or off. Available for text, manual punching patterns and objects created with the drawing tools, and for geometric shapes when the type of sewing direction is set to Variable. If one side of the satin stitching is dense, a half stitch could be sewn automatically to provide a more even density.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 175 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Frequency Pull Compensation Inside of region: Along outline: Onto outline: Sets the pitch of the stitching. Range: 1–10 mm (0.04–0.39 inch) Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch) Step pitch Sets the spacial frequency steps. Range: 0–99% Default: 30% 30% 0% Lengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrinkage during sewing. Range: 0–2 mm (0.00–0.08 inch) Default: 0.0 mm (0.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 176 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Pull Compensation Editing Embroidery Patterns Lengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern’s sewing direction to prevent pattern shrinkage during sewing. Range: 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch) Default: 0.0 mm (0.00 inch) Select a pattern for programmable fill stitch. Click , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the folder containing the .pas file that you want to use.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 177 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Motif stitch Selects whether to use pattern 1 or pattern 2 for the motif stitch. If you choose to use both patterns, the data is created to sew alternating rows of the two. Pattern1 only: Uses only pattern 1 (Default) Pattern2 only: Uses only pattern 2 Pattern1 and 2: Uses pattern 1 and pattern 2 Select a pattern for the motif stitch.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 178 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Piping stitch Stitches run parallel through the length of adjacent blocks. Available only for manual punching patterns. Density Sets the number of lines per millimeter. Range: 0.5–7.0 lines per mm (13–178 lines per inch) Default: 2.0 lines per mm (51 lines per inch) Run pitch Sets the pitch of the line sewing. Range: 1–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch) Default: 4.0 mm (0.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 179 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Example 2 Stitch direction: 90° Editing Embroidery Patterns Creating a gradation The density of one or two colors can be adjusted at various locations to create a custom gradation pattern. 1. In Expert mode of the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box, select the Gradation check box under Region sew. 2. Click Pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 180 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Specifying hole sewing By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole sewing can be set only when one region completely encloses another. 1. Select a pair of patterns, for example, a circle included in an oval. Hole sewing not set 3. b Hole sewing set Click OK to remove the message.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 181 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Editing Embroidery Patterns Using the Applique Wizard The Applique Wizard provides instructions for easily creating appliqués. 1. Select a pattern with a closed shape, such as a circle or square. 7. Click OK to finish the Applique Wizard and display the design in the Design Page. b Memo: To quit the operation and close the dialog box, click Cancel. b Click Sew, then Applique Wizard.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 182 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Measuring the Distance Between Two Points 1. Click on the Tool Box. → The shape of the pointer changes to . 2. Move the pointer to the beginning of the part of the object that you want to measure, and then hold down the mouse button. → A small circle appears, indicating the start point of the measurement. 3. 182 Drag the pointer to view the measurement in the status bar.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 183 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Specifying the Sewing Area The sewing area can be specified. 1. Click Sew, then Select Sewing Area. → The following dialog box appears. A Select the desired sewing area (Design Page area or Use existing design area). 3. Click OK. b A Memo: To quit the operation, click Cancel.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 184 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Checking and Editing the Sewing Order/ Color The sewing order of pattern colors as well as the sewing order of pattern objects of the same color can be checked and modified as necessary. b Memo: • When multiple patterns are combined into Toolbar button: one frame, appears to the left of the number of that frame. 1. Click to display the combined patterns in separate frames.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 185 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Editing the sewing order Combining patterns of the same color The sewing order can be changed by selecting the frame containing the pattern that you want to move, then dragging the frame to the new location. A vertical red line appears, indicating the position where the frame is being moved.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 186 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Zooming You can zoom in to work on details of the embroidery pattern or you can zoom out to work on any part of the embroidery pattern that cannot be viewed in the work area. Zooming on selected objects Zooming in 1. Click on the Tool Box. → Five buttons appear: 2. Click 1. Select the objects that you want to zoom on. 2. Click . .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 187 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Previewing the Sewing Image Once the embroidery pattern is complete, you can display a preview of it in order to see how the stitching is connected, or you can display a realistic preview of it in order to see how the pattern will appear once it is sewn. b To display a preview of the embroidery pattern, click Display on the menu bar, and then click Preview.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 188 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing 5. Checking Embroidery Patterns Click Apply to display a realistic preview of the patterns with the new settings (when the realistic preview is displayed). Or, click OK to save the settings for the next time that the Realistic Preview function is select (when the realistic preview is not displayed). b Memo: To close the dialog box without applying the changes to the settings, click Close or Cancel.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 189 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing second number indicates the total number of colors used. • The first number beside indicates the pattern section that is displayed, and the second number indicates the total number of hoop sections in the pattern. This indicator appears only for patterns created on custom-sized Design Pages. Checking Embroidery Patterns 2. Click in the upper-right corner of the dialog box to close the dialog box.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 190 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns • To display information for other pattern sections, click Previous or Next. • The pattern sections are displayed in order from left to right, top to bottom. Pattern sections that do not contain any stitching will not be displayed. • To close the dialog box, click Close. a Note: The Previous button cannot be clicked when the design corresponding to the first hoop is already displayed.
Advanced_02.fm Page 191 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:53 PM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Adding an item from a system thread chart Adding a new item 1. 1. 2. From the System Thread Chart selector, select the brand of thread that you want to add. Click New Item. → The Edit Thread dialog box appears. From the list at the bottom of the dialog box, click the thread colors that you want to add. b Memo: To add multiple items, hold down the Shift or Ctrl keys while selecting thread colors.
Advanced_02.fm Page 192 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:53 PM Layout & Editing 5. Checking Embroidery Patterns → The following dialog box appears. Click OK to add the new item to the user thread chart. 2. Edit the item details in the same way as adding an item. b Memo: As with newly added items, an asterisk (*) appears in front of the index number of edited items. b Memo: An asterisk (*) appears in front of the index number of newly added items.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 193 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Checking Embroidery Patterns Viewing Patterns in the Reference Window All outlines and patterns in the Design Page are displayed in the Reference Window, giving you an overall view of the pattern while you work on a detailed area. The display area frame (red rectangle) indicates the part of the pattern displayed in the Design Page. 2. Click . → The pattern is displayed so that it fills the Reference Window.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 194 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing Saving a Note: Overwriting • If you select a file type of a previous software version, saved .pes files can be opened with that version of the software; however, all saved data will be converted to stitch data. • Custom-sized Design Pages cannot be saved in a software version prior to version 6. • Custom-sized Design Pages will be saved in one file, but the stitch data is saved separately for all hoop sizes.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 195 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing a Note: Outputting data in a different format Be sure that the hoop size of the pattern does not exceed the hoop that will be used on the embroidering machine. The data shown in the Design Page can be exported as a file of a different format (.dst, .hus, .exp, and .pcs). Toolbar button: 1. 1. → A dialog box similar to the one shown below appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 196 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing b Memo: Patterns created on a custom-sized Design Page are written to cards split into their various sections. If the total size of the pattern exceeds the capacity of the original card or if your Design Page is set to a custom size of 90 × 90 cm (3.54” × 3.54”), and is split into over 80 sections, you will need to split the pattern into sections and write them onto several original cards.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 197 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing b b Memo: • Patterns that are either too large or have too many stitches for the embroidery hoop size selected with the Hoop size selector, are displayed with a red crossed-out hoop Memo: • To deselect a file, simply click it again. • To switch between the large and small display size of the embroidery pattern images shown in the lists, click ). .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 198 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing b b Memo: • To remove the embroidery pattern selected in the selected patterns list, click Memo: During this process, the card capacity indicator allows you to plan which patterns you would like to save on an original card. The space used by patterns in the selected patterns list appears in blue. The space used by the files selected in the available patterns list appears in light blue.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 199 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing Adding comments to saved .pes files You can enter comments and information about the pattern to a saved .pes file. 1. Click File, then Property. b Memo: The stitch count is the total of all stitches. 2. To enter or change the information, type it in. 3. Click OK to save the entered information. b Memo: • The entered information will be saved to the file the next time that it is saved.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 200 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Saving and Printing Printing Specifying print settings Before printing, you may need to change the print settings for the embroidery pattern files that you want to print. 1. Click File, then Print Setup. → A Print Setup dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. 2. Under Paper and Orientation, select the appropriate settings. 3. Under Print type, Print Option and Stitch image, select how the data is to be printed.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 201 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing • To open the Print dialog box, click Print. • If you need to view an image in detail, displaying only one page at a time allows you to enlarge it more. If you want to check the sewing information for individual objects in your embroidery pattern, select the menu command Option – Design Property. b Memo: • To change the printer settings, click Properties. • To quit the operation, click Cancel.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 202 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Changing Software Settings Changing the Settings b Memo: To close the dialog box without applying the changes to the grid, click Cancel. Changing the grid settings A grid of dotted lines or solid lines can be displayed or hidden, and the spacing for the grid can be adjusted. 1. c “Changing the measurement units” below Click Display, then Grid Setup. → The Grid Setting dialog box appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 203 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop Users Creating Patterns for Multi-Position Hoops This program enables you to create multi-position patterns that you can stitch in any multi-position hoop attached to your sewing machine.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 204 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop Users • Each pattern must completely fit within a single area (a, b, or c). 1: The position of this pattern is correct since it fits completely within area a. 2: The position of this pattern is correct since it fits completely within either area b or area c.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 205 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop Users Checking the pattern a Note: Make sure that no pattern has been selected before clicking this command. If a pattern has already been selected, only the information for that pattern is displayed. 1. Click Option, then Design Property. → At the same time that the Design Property dialog box appears, the Design Page is automatically enlarged or reduced to fit in the entire window.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 206 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop Users pattern is saved as a combination of multiple patterns. a Note: • If pattern is larger than the embroidery area or if a pattern is positioned so that it does not completely fit within an embroidery area, the error message “Please change the object size or position.” appears instead of this dialog box.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 207 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Information for Optional Large-Size Hoop Users • Before embroidering your project, sew a trial sample of the pattern on a scrap piece of fabric from your project, making sure to use the same needle and thread. • Be sure to affix stabilizer material to the back of the fabric and tightly stretch the fabric within the hoop. When embroidering on thin or stretch fabrics, use two layers of stabilizer material.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 208 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Creator allows you to design your own fill/stamp and motif stitch patterns that can be applied to a programmable fill stitch or motif stitch, both in Design Center and Layout & Editing. When applied to enclosed regions, the fill/stamp or motif stitch pattern fills the region in a tile-like manner, resulting in more decorative embroidery patterns.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 209 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Opening a Pattern File Creating a new pattern 2. b Memo: • If the Preview check box is selected, the contents of the selected file will appear in the Preview box. • To quit the operation and close the dialog box, click Cancel. You can begin with a blank work area in order to design a new stitch pattern. Toolbar button: , or click File, then New.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 210 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator → An Open template file dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. b Memo: The mode will automatically change to match that of the selected pattern (Fill/Stamp for .pas files or Motif for .pmf files). → If the current work area has not been saved, you will be asked whether you want to save the changes. 2. Select the drive, the folder and the desired file.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 211 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Memo: • To save the work area, click Yes. • To abandon the work area, click No. • To return to the work area, for example, to modify it or save it with another file name, click Cancel. ■ Fill/Stamp mode In Fill/Stamp mode, you can make a stitch pattern out of a single line or sets of lines, and you can then choose to fill the areas enclosed by the lines to create an embossing/engraving effect.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 212 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Viewing the Stitch Pattern While Creating It You can display the Preview window to view a repeating image of the stitch pattern as you create it. 1. If the Preview window isn’t displayed, click Display, then Preview. The Preview window for the selected Mode setting appears, as shown in the examples below, and a check mark appears to the left of the menu command Display – Preview.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 213 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Click in the work area to specify the next point. b Memo: To remove the last point that was entered, click the right mouse button. 4. Continue clicking to specify every point, and then double-click the last point. 5. Repeat the entire procedure until the fill/stamp stitch pattern is completed. Editing a Stitch Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode Selecting patterns 1. Click 3. Ctrl key and click the other pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 214 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator 2. → The selected patterns are removed from the work area. Drag the pattern to the desired location. b Memo: • To move the pattern horizontally or vertically, hold down the Shift key while dragging it. • Pressing the arrow keys moves the selected pattern one grid mark in the direction of the arrow on the key.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 215 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator → The patterns saved on the Clipboard (using the Cut or Copy command) are pasted into the work area. c “Cutting out patterns” on page 214, “Copying patterns” on page 214 and “Duplicating patterns” on page 214 Flipping patterns vertically Rotating patterns You can manually rotate the selected pattern(s) by an arbitrary angle. Toolbar button: 1. Select one or more patterns. 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 216 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Editing Points in Fill/Stamp Mode The points that you move or insert are positioned at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines of the grid. Regardless of where you drag a point to or insert a point on the line, it will automatically be positioned at the nearest intersection. Depending on the stitch that you want to create, you may need to select a grid of a different size.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 217 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Click → The selected point appears as a small black square. on the Tool Box. bMemo: → When the pointer is moved over the work area, the shape of the pointer changes to To select additional points, hold down the Ctrl key and click each point, or drag the pointer over the points that you want to select. . 2. Click the broken line that you want to edit. Click the point that you want to delete. 4.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 218 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator 5. Click each region where you want to apply the embossing setting. → The regions appear in blue, which is the color for the tool, and will be sewn with stitching that appears like satin stitching. → The shape of the pointer changes to 7. . Click each region where you want to remove the engraving or embossing setting.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 219 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator b Memo: • To move the point horizontally or vertically, hold down the Shift key while dragging it. • Pressing the arrow keys moves the selected point one grid mark in the direction of the arrow on the key. If the grid is not displayed, the pattern moves a distance smaller than the smallest grid interval in the direction of the arrow on the key. • To delete a selected point, press the Delete key. 4. Repeat steps 2.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 220 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Flipping a pattern horizontally or vertically Scaling patterns 1. Click on the Tool Box. → The motif stitch is selected. 2. Move the pointer over one of the handles of the pattern. You can flip selected patterns horizontally (up/ down) or vertically (left/right). 1. → The shape of the pointer changes to , , or Click on the Tool Box. → The motif stitch is selected, and are available in the Toolbar.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 221 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Saving Overwriting Once the stitch pattern has been saved, changes can easily be saved so that the latest version can be retrieved later. Toolbar button: 1. Click 3. Click Save to save the pattern. b Memo: • To quit the operation, click Cancel. • If a file already exists with the name specified in the Save As dialog box, the following message appears. , or click File, then Save.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 222 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Changing the Settings Changing the display of the background image Example 1: Wide grid The template image that remains in the work area can be displayed or hidden, or a faded copy of the image can be displayed. 1. Click Display, then Template, and then select the desired setting. To display the template image, click On. To display a faded copy of the image, click Faded. To hide the template image, click Off.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 223 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Design Database is used to organize the embroidery pattern files on your computer so that you can easily preview and search for the desired pattern. In addition, embroidery patterns can be opened with or imported into Layout & Editing or converted into other file formats (.pes, .dst., .exp., .pcs or .hus). Images of the embroidery patterns in a selected folder can be printed or outputted as an HTML file for quick reference.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 224 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Starting Up Design Database 1. Click , select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver 6. Select Design Database to open the Design Database window. 2. Click a folder in the folder pane. → All embroidery files in the folder are displayed in the contents pane. b Memo: If a shortcut for Design Database was created, for example, on the desktop, double-click it to start up the application. → The Design Database window appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 225 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database → The name of the embroidery pattern is highlighted. → If the two folders are on the same drive, the selected embroidery pattern is moved to the other folder. → If the two folders are on separate drives, the selected embroidery pattern is copied into the other folder. b From Design Database, the names of embroidery patterns can easily be changed.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 226 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Changing the contents pane display The embroidery patterns in the contents pane can be displayed as large thumbnails or small thumbnails, or they can be listed by their sewing information. 1. Click Display, and then click the display setting from the menu that appeared. To display the embroidery patterns as large images, click Large Thumbnails.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 227 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Opening Embroidery Patterns b Opening embroidery patterns with Layout & Editing Memo: • To save the work area, click Yes. • To abandon the work area, click No. • To return to the work area, for example, to modify it or save it with another file name, click Cancel. You can easily open any selected .pes file with Layout & Editing. In the contents pane, select the embroidery pattern that you want to open.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 228 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database → A Preview dialog box similar to the one shown below appears. b Memo: • The thread colors are displayed as basic colors. Thread colors in .pes files are displayed according to the thread colors set when the file was read by Layout & Editing. • To close the dialog box, click Close. → If the Design Page was set to Custom Size, a Property dialog box similar to the one shown below appears.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 229 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Searching for an Embroidery Pattern The Search function allows you to quickly search for the desired embroidery pattern (.pes, .phc, .dst., .exp., .pcs or .hus file) within the selected folder according to the various search conditions that you can specify. 1. In the folder pane, select the folder that you want to search. 2. Click Edit, then Search. To search for a .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 230 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Converting Embroidery Patterns to Different Formats Embroidery files can easily be converted to a file of one of the other formats (.pes, .dst., .exp., .pcs or .hus). 1. • To change the folder where the new file In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery pattern that you want to convert. 2. In the contents pane, select the embroidery file that you want to convert. 3. Click File, then Convert Format.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 231 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Patterns Outputting as an HTML file Images of all embroidery patterns in the selected folder can be printed as a catalog. Instead of being printed, the catalog of embroidery patterns can be outputted as an HTML file. 1. In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery patterns that you want to catalog. 1.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 232 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Outputting as a CSV file A .csv file containing the sewing information (file name, dimensions, number of stitches, number of colors, file path, file properties (.pes files only) and the names of thread colors) for selected embroidery patterns can be outputted. 1. In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery patterns that you want to catalog. 2. Click File, then Create CSV.
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PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 234 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center List of Tool Box Buttons Stage 2 (Line Image stage) In stage 2 (Line Image stage), the Tool Box is used to modify the line image generated from the original image or to create a line image from scratch. Selecting a button on the Tool Box changes the pointer mode and shape. A description of each tool appears at the left side of the status bar. Tool Box Purpose See page p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 235 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Tool Box Purpose See page p. 81 Sets the pointer in point edit mode. Pointer shape: p. 82 Sets the pointer in line drawing mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: p. 32 Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. p. 102 Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: Fills the display with the selected objects.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 236 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Tool Box Purpose See page p. 102 Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: p. 98 Sets the pointer in stamp input mode. Pointer shape: p. 99 Sets the pointer in stamp edit mode. Pointer shape: List of Menus b Memo: Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the right mouse button is clicked.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 237 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page p. 114 Output to Clipboard Copies the stage 1 (Original Image stage) image data to the Clipboard. Adds a .pem file to your Design Page (available only in stage 3 (Figure Handle stage)). F8 Import Figure Saves your Design Page on the disk as latest version file (default). Ctrl + S Save Save As Saves the current file under a new file name.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 238 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page Size Resizes the selection numerically. p. 79 Rotate Rotates the selected pattern numerically. p. 80 Numerical Setting Select All Ctrl + E p. 130 Shortcut key See page Ctrl + W p. 89 F10 p. 100 Shortcut key See page Selects all of the data. Sew menu The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way the pattern will be sewn.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 239 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Option menu The Option menu contains commands for selecting the Design Page size and the unit system. Menu Purpose Shortcut key See page Layout & Editing Starts up Layout & Editing and displays its window up front. F5 p. 39 Programmable Stitch Creator Starts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays its window up front. p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 240 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Center Help menu The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system. Menu Contents Toolbar Purpose Starts up the on-screen help information for this application. Opens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on our Web site. Customer Support About Design Center 240 a Note: This function cannot be used if there is no Internet browser correctly installed in the computer.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 241 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing List of Tool Box Buttons Sets the pointer in selection mode. When you start up the application, the selection mode is selected. Pointer shape: Sets the pointer in point edit mode. Pointer shape: or Sets the pointer in zoom mode. Pointer shape: or Sets the pointer in text and monogram input mode. Pointer shape: Sets the pointer in circle, arc, fan shape and arc & string drawing mode.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 242 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing List of Menus b Memo: Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the right mouse button is clicked. File menu The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening, saving and printing. Menu Purpose New Creates a new Design Page. Open Opens a previously saved embroidery pattern.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 243 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Menu Toolbar Exit Purpose Exits the application. Shortcut key See page Alt + F4 p. 24 Edit menu The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and pasting. Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page Ctrl + Z Undo Undoes the last operation. Redo Cancels the effect of the last Undo. Group Turns several selected objects into one object. Ctrl + G p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 244 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page Size Resizes the selected pattern numerically. p. 132 Rotate Rotates the selected pattern numerically. p. 134 Numerical Setting Moves the selected pattern to the center of the Design Page. Center Ctrl + M p. 131 Left Aligns the selected patterns on their left sides. p. 131 Center Aligns the selected patterns on their left/right centers. p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 245 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Image menu The Image menu contains commands for importing and exporting image data and creating embroidery data from image data. Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page p. 111 Imports image data from an existing file so that it can be used as a guide for creating embroidery data. a Note: from File Input The file name extension must be one of the following: Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif, .jpg), ZSoftPCX (.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 246 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Text menu The Text menu contains commands for performing actions on text patterns, such as fitting text to a curved path. Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page Ctrl + L p. 156 Ctrl + K p. 157 Ctrl + T p. 158 Ctrl + Q p. 160 F2 p. 160 F3 p. 160 Edit Letters Allows you to edit entered text. Text Attribute Setting Allows for precise control of character attributes.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 247 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page p. 181 Applique Wizard Provides step-by-step instructions for easily creating appliqués. Select Sewing Area Sets the sewing area. Optimizes the sewing order of patterns in a Design Page for multi-position embroidery frames (100 × 172 mm, 172 × 100 mm, 130 × 300 mm, or 300 × 130 mm). p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 248 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Layout & Editing Option menu The Option menu contains commands for providing additional options. Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page F5 p. 30 Design Center Starts up Design Center and displays its window up front. Programmable Stitch Creator Starts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays its window up front. p. 54 Design Property Displays a dialog box containing sewing information for the selected pattern(s). p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 249 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator List of Tool Box Buttons Tool Box Purpose See page p. 213 Sets the pointer in selection mode. Pointer shape: p. 216 Sets the pointer in point edit mode. Pointer shape: Sets the pointer in line drawing mode. When you start up the application, the drawing mode is selected. Pointer shape: p. 212 p. 218 Sets the pointer in region (reset) mode. Pointer shape: p. 217 Sets the pointer in region (engrave) mode.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 250 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page p. 210 Opens a background image file that can be used as a guide to draw a new pattern for a programmable fill or motif stitch. a Note: The following file formats can be opened: Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif, .jpg), ZsoftPCX (.pcx), Windows Meta File (.wmf), Portable Network Graphics (.png), Encapsulated PostScript (.eps), Kodak PhotoCD (.pcd), FlashPix (.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 251 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Menu Toolbar Purpose Copy Saves the selected line(s) in the Clipboard without removing them from the screen. Duplicate Adds a copy of the selected line(s) to the work area. Paste Pastes the lines of the Clipboard on the screen. Delete Removes the selected line(s) from the screen without saving them in the Clipboard. Horizontal Flips the selected line(s) up/down.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 252 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Programmable Stitch Creator Help menu The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system. Menu Contents Toolbar Purpose Starts up the on-screen help information for this application. Opens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page on our Web site. Customer support About Programmable Stitch Creator 252 a Note: This function cannot be used if there is no Internet browser correctly installed in the computer.
Ver6_Reference_04.fm Page 253 Friday, July 9, 2004 1:54 PM Design Database List of Menus b Memo: Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the right mouse button is clicked. File menu The File menu contains commands for handling files, such as opening, importing and converting, and for creating catalogs. Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key p. 227 Opens the embroidery file with Layout & Editing. a Note: Only .pes files can be opened. p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 254 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Edit menu Menu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page Removes the selected embroidery pattern(s) from the folder while saving a copy in the Clipboard. Ctrl + X p. 225 Cut Saves the selected embroidery pattern(s) in the Clipboard without removing them from the folder. Ctrl + C p. 225 Copy Pastes the embroidery patterns from the Clipboard into the selected folder. Ctrl + V p.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 255 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Design Database Option menu The Option menu contains a command for changing the units of measure. Menu Select System Unit Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key See page mm Allows you to change the system units to millimeters. p. 202 inch Allows you to change the system units to inches. p. 202 Help menu The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 256 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index A adding text ..............................................................43, 153 thread colors .....................................................191 thread colors to charts .......................................191 aligning embroidery patterns ..........................................131 hole sewing .......................................................132 text ....................................................................
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 257 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index Display Details .......................................................226, 254 File Property ..............................................228, 254 Grid ...................................................................251 Grid Setup .........................105, 202, 222, 238, 247 Large Thumbnails .....................................226, 254 Preview ................................................................... .
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 258 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index printing ......................................................207 opening .............................................................227 organizing ..........................................................224 outputting catalogs CSV files ...................................................232 HTML files .................................................231 previewing .........................................102, 187, 227 printing ........
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 259 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index Off .............................................................245 On .............................................................245 Image to Stitch Wizard ..................21, 27, 115, 245 Input from Clipboard ...................................113, 245 from File ................................20, 26, 111, 245 from Portrait ......................................112, 245 from TWAIN device ...........................112, 245 Modify ....
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 260 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index operating system ...........................................................8 optimizing entry/exit points .........................................138, 139 hoop changes ....................................................204 Option Design Center ...................................................248 Design Page Property ...60, 77, 108, 203, 239, 248 Design Property ..........................61, 189, 205, 248 Edit User Thread Chart .........
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 261 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index on card ............................24, 52, 62, 195, 196, 206 stitch patterns ..............................................58, 221 scaling display area frame .....................................104, 193 embroidery patterns ....................................40, 132 images ...................................................21, 27, 114 objects .................................................................42 outlines .....................
PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 262 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM Index Stitch times ................................................................126 Stitch Type ............................................92, 94, 174, 176 straight lines to curves ...............................................137 Stroke times ..............................................................173 support ........................................................................13 system requirements .................................
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PE-DESIGN Ver. 6 Instruction Manual PE-DESIGN Personal Embroidery Design Software System Ver. 6 Instruction Manual Manual Instruction ENGLISH XC8871-001 Printed in Japan << PE-Design Ver.6.
