Brother Personal Embroidery Design Software System manual

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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: Brother USB Writer Model Number: PE-DESIGN complies with Part 15 of the FCC [...]

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 Quick Reference Guide carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with your warranty. Please read before using this product For designing beautiful[...]

2 Quick Reference Guide Table of Contents Before Use ....................................................................................4 Fea tures ............................................................................................. 4 Basic Opera tion Map ......................................................................... 9 Introd u[...]

3 Table of Contents Instruction Manual (viewed from computer) After the software has been installed, the Instruction Manual can be viewed from the software appli- cation window. The Instruction Manual provides operating procedures and descriptions for the vari- ous functions of the software. Click on Help in the tool bar and then click on Instructi[...]

4 Before Use Features 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 Refer to “Automatically Conve[...]

5 Features 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. “Arranging Embroidery Patterns (Layout & Editing)” in the Instruction Manual. Easily Create Custom Fo[...]

6 New Features of Version 7 ■ Stitch generation features • Added Line Sewing Type: Triple Stitch • Added Region Sewing Type: Random Walking Stitch (stippling-style stitch) • Variations of under sewing - Added new under sewing type to the Region Sewing Attributes - Under sewing can be set for zigzag stitching, manual punching, and text • M[...]

7 Features Applications of the Software This package consists of fi ve applications. ■ Layout & Editing Layout & Editing is used to automatically create embroidery patterns from images, and to com- bine images and text to create embroidery patterns that can be written to an original card. The images may come from scanning a printed image[...]

8 ■ Design Center Design Center is used to manually create embroidery patterns from images using a four-stage pro- cedure. The images may come from scanning a printed image or can be created with an appli- cation like Paint ® . Design Center automatically detects outlines in the image and replaces them with broken lines that can be edited and as[...]

9 Basic Operation Map Basic Operation Map Design Center Manually create embroidery patterns from image •file name: .pel, .pem Create custom stitch patterns •file name: .pas, .pmf Manage design files Combine different patterns into an embroidery design •file name: .pes Create custom font patterns •file name: .pef Font Creator Programmable St[...]

10 Introduction Package Contents Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your author- ized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Version 7 (full version): Version 7 upgrade for version 5 or 6: Note: • The USB card writer module and the original card are not included in the kit provided for upgrad- ing[...]

11 Introduction Optional Supplies 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. Memo: • Additional blank original cards can be purchased through an authorized dealer. Principal Parts Memo: • Since power is supplied to the USB card [...]

12 Installation (Please read before Installing!) Please Read Before Installation • Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements. • In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administra- tor privileges. For details on logging on to the computer using an acco[...]

13 Installation System Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Computer IBM-PC or compatible computer Operating system Windows ® 2000, XP Processor Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Memory 128 MB (512 MB or more is recommended.) Hard disk free space 200 MB M[...]

14 → A dialog box appears, allowing you to select the folder where the software will be installed. → After a short while, the Choose Setup Language dialog box automatically appears. → The InstallShield Wizard starts up, and the fi rst dialog box appears. Memo: • If the installer does not automati- cally start up: 1. Click the Start button.[...]

15 Installation → When the installation is completed, the following dia- log box appears, suggesting that the computer be re- started. Note: • Even though the installation is completed, do not remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Memo: • If the following dialog box appears, it is not necessary to restart the computer. Click F[...]

16 Step 2: Installing the Driver for the Card Writer Module This section describes how to install the driver for the card writer module. a Plug the USB connector into the USB port on the computer. Make sure that the connector is fully inserted. b Install the driver for the card writer module. ■ For Windows ® XP with Service Pack 2 already instal[...]

17 Installation ■ For Windows ® XP without Service Pack 2 in- stalled and connected to the Internet: The installation of the driver is completed automatically (Steps b through c are not required.). ■ For Windows ® XP not connected to the In- ternet: Note: • Depending on the computer, this dialog box may not appear. If it does not appear, sk[...]

18 ■ For Windows ® 2000: To install the new driver for the USB card writer module, select Search removable media (fl oppy, CD-ROM...) , and then click Next . Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) , and then click Next . Select CD-ROM drives , and then click Next . PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:18 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:18 02.06.2006 [...]

19 Installation c Follow the instructions of the Found New Hardware Wizard (or Add New Hardware Wiz- ard) to complete the installation of the driver. d Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Step 3: Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module This section describes how to upgrade the USB card writer module for version 7. Users upgrading fro[...]

20 → The entered product ID and the serial number auto- matically retrieved from the USB card writer module is displayed. → If the upgrade key has been successfully retrieved, the dialog box shown below appears. Note: • If a fi rewall is being used, set it so that the Internet can temporarily be accessed while the upgrade key is being obtain[...]

21 Installation → If the upgrade has been completed successfully, the dialog box shown below appears. 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, y[...]

22 Uninstallation a Click the Start button in the task bar, and then click Control Panel. b In the Control Panel window, double-click Add or Remove Programs. c In the dialog box that appeared, select this software, and then click Change/Remove. Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.co[...]

23 Using this Quick Reference Guide/Using the Instruction Manual Using this Quick Reference Guide This guide contains descriptions about the preparations necessary to begin using the software. Follow the instructions provided in this manual to complete the preparation and installation of the applica- tion. In addition, this guide has practice exerc[...]

24 Opening the Instruction Manual Note: •Before opening the Instruction Manual, make sure that the software has been installed on the com- puter. For details, refer to “Installation (Please read before Installing!)” on page 12. ■ From the Start menu a Click , point to All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7, and then click Instruction Manual. The[...]

25 Using the Instruction Manual b Click Start Instruction Manual. The Instruction Manual appears. Operation buttons Buttons for operations, such as changing the page display and printing. Support menu Menu for providing help in using the manual or viewing the desired infor- mation. Main menu Click the but- ton in the main menu for the desired opera[...]

26 ■ From the Help menu of the application As an example, the procedure for opening the Instruction Manual from Layout & Editing fol- lows. a Click Help, then Instruction Manual. b Click Start Instruction Manual. PED7_QSG_03.indd Sec1:26 PED7_QSG_03.indd Sec1:26 08.06.2006 11:18:01 08.06.2006 11:18:01[...]

27 Using the Instruction Manual The introduction page appears. c Click the button for the desired topic. Memo: • If the Instruction Manual does not appear even after a button is clicked, change the Internet Ex- plorer ® settings according to the instructions that appear in the introduction page. Instruction Manual (PDF format) For a printer-frie[...]

28 Sew Types The sewing attributes for each sew type are fi rst set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching. For details, refer to “Line sew- ing attributes” and “Region sewing attributes” (Layout & Editing and Design Center) of the Instruction Manual. ■ L[...]

29 Sew Types Cross Stitch Concentric Circle Stitch Piping Stitch New! Piping Stitch (motif setting) New! Random Walking Stitch New! Memo: • The stitching for the programmable fi ll stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern. For details, refer to “Programmable fi ll stitch” and “Motif stitch” on “ Line (or Regi[...]

30 Getting Started Starting Up/Exiting Applications Starting Up Layout & Editing Layout & Editing is used to automatically create embroidery patterns from images and to create embroidery patterns by combining drawn patterns and text. As an example, the Layout & Editing window is shown below. a Click , select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN[...]

31 Starting Up/Exiting Applications/Understanding Windows and Using Tools Understanding Windows and Using Tools Layout & Editing Window The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. 1 Title bar 2 Menu bar Provides access to the functions. 3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 4 Sewing Attributes bar S[...]

32 Design Center Window The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. 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 the Sew Setting Stag[...]

33 Understanding Windows and Using Tools Font Creator Window 1 Title bar 2 Menu bar Provides access to the functions. 3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 4 Select Character bar Allows characters from created fonts to be selected. 5 Tool Box Used to select and create font pattern. 6 Status bar Provides helpful information. 7 Preview [...]

34 Programmable Stitch Creator Window 1 Title bar 2 Menu bar Provides access to the functions. 3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 4 Tool Box Used to select and create fi ll and motif stitch patterns and stamps. (The bottom four buttons do not appear in Motif mode.) 5 Status bar Provides helpful information. 6 Preview window Shows [...]

35 Understanding Windows and Using Tools Design Database Window 1 Title bar 2 Menu bar Gives access to the functions. 3 Toolbar Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 4 Folder pane Provides access to the folders on the com- puter and the results of any searches that were performed. 5 Card reading button Reads an original card. 6 Folder content d[...]

36 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image. This procedure will go through each step of the basic operation. Step 1 Importing image data into Layout & Editing page 36 Step 2 Automatical[...]

37 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) b Import the image. Memo: • The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. • You can change the Design Page size by using the menu command Option-Design Page Property . Select the sample fi le tulip.bmp , and then click Open , or dou[...]

38 → The image appears in the work area. c Adjust the image size and position. Handles Status bar Memo: • The status bar shows the dimen- sions (width and height) of the image. • The shape of the pointer changes to , , , or , depend- ing on the handle that the pointer is over. • is for scaling the width. • is for scaling the height. • a[...]

39 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Step 2: Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Next, the image will automatically be converted to an embroidery pattern. a Select the conversion method. Click Image , then Image to Stitch Wizard . Move the pointer over the selected image, and the[...]

40 Select Auto Punch , and then click Next . b Convert the image to an embroidery pattern. Check Result View tab to see the preview of the conversion, and then click Finish . PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:40 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:40 02.06.2006 20:07:18 02.06.2006 20:07:18[...]

41 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The generated embroidery pattern is displayed. Step 3: Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the fi nished embroidery. Click Display , then Realistic Preview . PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:41 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:41 02.06.2006 20:07:19 02.06.2006 20:07:19[...]

42 Step 4: Saving the embroidery design Once the embroidery design is fi nished, you may want to save it in order to retrieve it later. To return to the normal view, click Display , then Realistic Preview , or click , or press the key. Click File , then Save . PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:42 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:42 02.06.2006 20:07:20 02.06.2006 20:07:20[...]

43 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the fi le name. Click Save . PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:43 PED7_QSG.indb Sec1:43 02.06.2006 20:07:21 02.06.2006 20:07:21[...]

44 Step 5: Transferring the design to an original card By writing a design to a media that can be used in your embroidery machine and transferring it to your embroidery machine, you can actually sew the design. For this example, we will transfer the design to an original card. Memo: • You can also use Floppy Disks, Compact Flash Card, and USB Med[...]

45 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The following message appears. Note: • Before using the original card, make sure that the designs on the card are no longer needed or make sure to store them on your hard drive or other storage media. Note: • If the card writer module is not correctly connect[...]

46 If you have a problem, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Problem Estimated Cause Solution Page The software is not installed correctly. An operation not described in the instal- lation procedure was performed. (For exam- ple, Cancel wa[...]

47 Troubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause Solution Page When trying to upgrade from an older version, the message “Cannot connect to the In- ternet.” or “The server could not be connected to. Wait a while, and then try connect- ing again.” appeared and the USB card writer module could not be upgraded. The computer with the USB card writer [...]

Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Thank you for purchasing this software. Before opening the CD-ROM package for this software, carefully read the following Product Agreement, which has been provided for this product. Use this software only if you agree to the terms of this agreement. By opening the CD-ROM package, you agree to th[...]