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- Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 1
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installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 3
For users in the UK, Eire, Malta and Cyprus only Important The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Note As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 4
drop or hit the unit or AC adapter. For repairs or adjustments • In the event malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, please consult your nearest service center. Notice This Instruction Manual does not explain how to use your computer under Windows. Please refer to the Windows - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 5
New features of Version 3.0 General • Realistic Preview function • Function for scaling and rotating patterns numerically • Function for moving patterns and points using the arrow keys • Moving patterns and points vertically and horizontally by dragging the mouse Design Center • Function for drawing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 6
Contents Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Before Using s Principal Parts 1 s Accessories 1 s Options 1 s Setting Up 2 s Installing the Software 3 System Requirements 3 Installing 3 Note on the use of Version 3.0 and the Internet Explorer ... 5 s Tips - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 7
Line Drawing Mode 63 • Drawing a broken line 63 Zoom-in Mode 63 Fit Design Page to Window 64 Zoom-out Mode 64 Enlarging Selected Outlines to the Screen Size ...... 64 s Using the Stage 4 Tool Box 65 Region Setting Mode 65 • Applying the sewing attributes to a region ......... 65 • Checking - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 8
• Drawing a box 115 Line Drawing Mode 115 • Drawing a broken line 115 Curve Drawing Mode 116 • Drawing a curve 116 Manual Punching Mode 117 • Creating a manual punching pattern 117 s Using the Sewing Attributes Bar 119 Setting Geometrical Attributes 120 • Arc shape 120 • Edge radius 120 • - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 9
• Using 189 • About File Utility 189 Programmable Stitch Creator s The Screen 191 s Using the Tool Box 192 Selection Mode 192 • Selecting lines 192 • Moving lines 192 • Scaling lines 193 Point Edit Mode 193 • Moving points 193 • Inserting points 194 • Deleting points 194 Line Drawing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 10
original or embroidery card here. AC Adapter Connector Insert the AC adapter jack here. Interface Cable Connector Insert the interface cable here. CD-ROM Accessories Instruction Manuals Original Card (1) Options Interface Cable AC Adapter Original Cards 1 Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 11
Contents Before Using Setting Up IMPORTANT: Be sure the PC is turned off before making any connection. 1 Plug the supplied interface cable into an RS- 232C serial port of your PC. • Choose a port that is not used for another periph- eral. 1 • In the File Utility application, choose the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 12
is not used with other peripherals A mouse that is supported by your version of Windows. A graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print your images) Installing 1 Start Windows (refer to the Windows manual). • If you have other Windows applications running, click Cancel - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 13
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 4 Wait until the panel shown here is replaced with the Welcome dialog shown next. 5 Click Next to proceed with the installation. • If you have other Windows applications running, click Cancel to exit, close all the other - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 14
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing The installation is complete. The program group window shows the icons for the applications installed. To start the installed applications: Double-click the icon of the application you want to start. NOTE: You may also set up - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 15
, it may not be necessary to apply the Stitch to Block function. This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports wider ranges for the setting of the sewing attributes (thread density, sewing pitch, etc.). However, the final result also depends on your particular - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 16
, Melco, Pfaff and Husqvarna formats. x Patterns created within Layout & Editing itself. These patterns include text, circles and related shapes, rounded boxes, polygonal lines, curves and manual punching patterns. 7 File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 17
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing After gathering the different components of your embroidery picture, you can use the layout functions to modify their relative position, orientation and scale. When an embroidery image is complete, you can save it (the file - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 18
Image Saving the File page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 page 15 page 16 page 16 page 20 page 21 Please follow these instructions step by step, in the sequence given. If you have to interrupt your training for any reason, it is recommended to save the file (see - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 19
Contents Step 1 Starting Design Center 1 To start Design Center, click the button, then select Programs, Version 3.0, then double- click Design Center to open the Design Center window. You may also double-click the Design Center icon in the program group. Before Using Getting Started Design - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 20
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Step 2 Opening a Bitmap Image We are now going to open a bitmap image and convert it into an embroidery image. 1 Click File on the menu bar, then click Open on the submenu. The Open dialog appears. x Select the file flower.bmp - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 21
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Step 3 Converting to Line Image 1 Move to line image: Click Stage on the menu bar, then click To Line Image on the submenu.You can also click the button of the Toolbar shown below: NOTE: Many menu functions can be activated by clicking a - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 22
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Step 4 Editing Lines At this step, you might normally need to correct a few lines. You should especially make sure that the lines around regions are completely closed or intersect to form a region.You may also wish to edit a line image and - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 23
Click on the Tool Box. The Design Page fits the Design Center window automatically. Your window may now look like the following: 14 Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 24
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 5 Converting to Figure Handle Image In Stage 2, the image is just a collection of dots or pixels. Editing in Stage 2 means adding or removing black dots. When you move to Stage 3 (figure handle image) the application automatically follows adjacent black - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 25
Contents Step 6 Moving to Sew Setting 1 Click Stage on the menu bar, then click To Sew Setting on the submenu. You can also click the button of the Toolbar shown below: The Sew Setting window appears. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 26
Contents Before Using Getting Started 2 To set the outline color: Click the Line color button Line Thread Color dialog. on the Sewing Attributes bar to display the x Click the desired color if you want a color other than black. x Click Close only if you want to remove the dialog from the screen - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 27
Contents Before Using Getting Started 5 Click on the outline of the pattern to apply the settings (color and stitch type) to the outlines. Your image now looks like this: If you think that the outline is still too thick, you can change it now. 6 To change the width of the outline: Click on the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 28
Contents Before Using For the leaves: Click the Region color button on the Sewing Attributes bar to display the Region Thread Color dialog, then select the LEAF GREEN color. Refer to the list of color names on page 204. The Region color button shows the selected color. Click the Region sew type - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 29
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing After applying the sewing setting to the leaves, your image will look like this: 2 For one side of the petals: Select the CARMINE color and set the direction, then click each region you want to apply the settings to. Refer to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 30
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Step 9 Saving the File This image will be used as the basis of a more complex embroidery picture. For that reason, we need to save it. 1 Click File on the menu bar, then click Save As on the submenu. This dialog displays. x A - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 31
page 33 page 34 page 34 page 36 page 38 page 39 page 39 page 40 page 41 page 42 page 42 Please follow these instructions step by step, in the sequence given. If you have to interrupt your training for any reason, feel free to save the file (see Step - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 32
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 1 Starting Layout & Editing 1 To start Layout & Editing, click the button, then select Programs, Version 3.0, then double- click Layout & Editing to open the Layout & Editing window. You may also double-click the Layout & Editing icon in the program - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 33
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Step 2 Importing Embroidery Patterns from Design Center The first components of our embroidery picture will be a pattern imported from Design Center. If you interrupted the exercise and closed the Design Center window, you will - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 34
Contents Before Using 6 The Import Size dialog appears. x Select 70 %, for example. x Leave the default orientation setting as is. x Click Import. 7 The embroidery pattern is imported into the Design Page of Layout & Editing. Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 35
Contents Before Using 3 Drag the cursor across the area that you want to enlarge and click. Alternatively, position the cursor at a corner of the rectangular area that you want to enlarge, then click the mouse's left button and keep the button down while moving the mouse toward the opposite corner - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 36
5 Click . 27 Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 37
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 4 Moving the Embroidery Pattern When you import a pattern from Design Center, Layout & Editing puts the pattern at the center of the Design Page. We are now going to see how to move the imported pattern to a different location. 1 Click on the Tool Box. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 38
Before Using Step 5 Adding an Oval The next component of our embroidery picture will be an oval. Since this oval will be used only as a guide to fit text that we will add later, we must set it so that it is not sewn. 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 39
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility If, for any reason, you want to delete the oval and draw it again, click on the Tool Box, click on the oval to select it, then press Delete or click Edit - Delete on the menu bar. If you wanted to attribute a - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 40
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s To center the oval on the pattern If your oval is not well centered, on the pattern, proceed as follows to move it. 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to . 2 Click the oval to select it. 3 Move the cursor over the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 41
Contents Before Using Getting Started 5 Set the text stitch: Click on the Text sew type selector and select the desired stitch for the text. For this example, we will keep the default stitch Satin stitch. For more precise setting of the text attributes, see "Text Attribute Setting" on page 153. 6 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 42
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 8 Fitting the Text around the Oval We are going to fit the text around the oval. 1 Click on the Tool Box to set the cursor in selection mode . 2 Click the text ("ROSE") to select it. 3 Press the Shift key and hold it down while clicking on the oval. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 43
Contents 5 Your text now fits nicely on the oval. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Step 9 Moving the Oval and Text Once the text is fit to the oval, you can move both patterns as a group, without affecting their relative position, or you can move the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 44
Contents Before Using Getting Started 3 Set the sewing attributes of the outline stitch. Select Sew - Sewing Attribute Setting. You can also click the button of the Toolbar shown below. The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog opens. x Set the width of the zigzag stitch to 1.0 mm. x Click Apply. 4 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 45
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 11 Selecting a Programmed Fill Stitch You are going to see how to select a special stitch pattern (fill stitch) created with the Programmable Stitch Creator application, how to change its settings and how to apply it as the region stitch for the rays, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 46
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 4 Change the row offset. Make sure the row button is selected, then set a row offset of 50 % by click- ing and holding the mouse button down on either arrow or by typing the value directly in the edit box window. NOTE: You can - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 47
will not have a region, thus you can only apply sewing settings to the outline. 3 Draw the broken line around the circle using the circle as a guide. Move the mouse to the starting point and click. Move the mouse to the end point of the first straight line and click again. NOTE - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 48
Contents Before Using Step 13 Changing the Sewing Order of Sun and Rays Since we have drawn the broken line after drawing the circle, the broken line pattern is in the foreground of the screen, and the circle is behind. A pattern that is in the foreground of the screen is sewn last. Since we do - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 49
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 5 Drag the point to a new position. The point remains selected, so that you can drag it again. 3 4 5 To add or delete a point, see "Inserting points" on page 107 and "Deleting points" on page 108. Step 15 Setting Hole Sewing If the sun is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 50
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Step 16 Previewing the Sewing Image Our embroidery image is now complete.You can preview it to have a more realistic view of how it will look once sewn. The preview function also shows how sewing will actually proceed. For - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 51
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Step 17 Transferring the Data to a Card Before you can actually sew your embroidery pattern, you must transfer it to an Original card. 1 Insert an Original card in the module. 2 Click File on the menu bar, then click Write to Card on the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 52
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing If the new file name already exists, this dialog will appear: x Click Yes to overwrite. x Click No if you do not want to overwrite the existing file. You can then enter another file name. The new file name displays in the title - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 53
the Programmed Stitch Saving the Edited Programmed Stitch Quitting Programmable Stitch Creator page 45 page 46 page 47 page 48 page 48 Please follow these instructions step by step, in the sequence given. If you have to interrupt your training for any reason, feel free to save the file (see Step - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 54
Contents Before Using Step 1 Starting Programmable Stitch Creator 1 To start Programmable Stitch Creator, click the button, then select Programs, Version 3.0, then double-click Programmable Stitch Creator to open the Programmable Stitch Creator window. You may also double-click the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 55
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Step 2 Opening a Programmed Stitch File 1 Click File on the menu bar, then click Open on the submenu. You can also click on the Toolbar button shown below. The Open dialog opens. The Browse dialog opens. If you know which file you want to open - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 56
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 3 Drawing Lines to Edit the Programmed Stitch We are going to draw a wave between the displayed ones using the Line drawing tool of the Tool Box. To draw these waves, we will use the grid setting medium with which the pes file stitch pattern was saved. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 57
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Step 4 Saving the Edited Programmed Stitch In order to apply your edited stitch pattern to a region in Layout & Editing or Design Center, you must first save it as a pas file. To do this, proceed as follows. 1 Click File on the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 58
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Creating data for the extra-large frame By attaching the enclosed (or optional) extra-large frame (130 × 300 mm or 100 × 172 mm) at each of its three installation positions, extra-large designs can be embroidered. ABC a a b b c c - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 59
Contents Before Using s Create the pattern 1 The Design Page appears on the screen as shown below. x Explanation of a, b, and c: a a: Embroidering area when the embroidery frame is installed at the top installation position. b: Embroidering area when the embroidery frame is installed at the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 60
Contents The sewing order that you have set is optimized to reduce the number of times that the embroidery frame installation position is changed. • When the Optimize hoop change setting is turned off: Each pattern is sewn according to the sewing order that you have set. Therefore, since the number - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 61
Contents Before Using Getting Started (If more than one object causes the error message to appear, the objects will appear selected in the sewing order.) NOTE: Make sure that no pattern has been selected before clicking this command. If a pattern has been already been selected, only that pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 62
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing If the pattern shown below at the right is written to an original card and the written pattern is checked on the embroidering machine, it will appears as follows. : This pattern is sewn when the embroidery frame is installed - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 63
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Notes on embroidering using the extra-large embroidery frame: • Before embroidering your project, sew a trial sample of the pattern on a scrap piece of fabric that is the same as that used for your project. In addition, use - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 64
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Design Center Design Center is used to create individual patterns from bitmap image files created with other applications. You can also apply stitch patterns created with Programmable Stitch Creator to regions of images - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 65
Contents Before Using Getting Started Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing attributes bar Tool box (different in each stage) The Screen Design Page Status bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing attributes bar Tool box Status bar Design Page Gives access to the functions. Shortcut for the menu functions. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 66
Contents Before Using Using the Stage 2 Tool Box In Stage 2, the Tool Box is used to modify the line image generated from a bitmap image or to create a line image from scratch. The five first buttons are used as pens and erasers of different thicknesses. Cursor shape when moved or dragged over the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 67
Contents Before Using Fit Design Page to Window This feature allows you to maximize the selected Design Page so that it will fit in the window. 1 Click on the Tool Box. The Design Page is enlarged or shrunk automatically to fit the window. Zoom-out Mode 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 68
Contents Before Using Getting Started Using the Stage 3 Tool Box In Stage 3, outline data that has been generated automatically can be edited using the Tool Box. Clicking a button of the Tool Box changes the cursor mode and shape. The left side of the Status bar tells you what you can do in each - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 69
Contents Before Using Selection Mode The cursor selection mode is used to select one or more outlines. Once an outline is selected, you can move it, scale it, and change its direction by rotating it or inverting it. s Selecting patterns 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 70
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Flipping a pattern horizontally or vertically 1 Select the data that you wish to flip horizontally (up/down) or vertically(left/right). The buttons below become active. 2 To flip horizontally, select the command Edit - Mirror - Horizontal or click on the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 71
Contents Before Using Point Edit Mode The point edit mode allows you to move, insert and delete points in an outline. s Moving points 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to . 2 Click the outline that you want to edit. The selected line displays in pink and existing points - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 72
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 4 Press the Delete key to remove the point from the outline. Note that the points marked by red squares cannot be deleted. Line Drawing Mode The line drawing mode allows you to add broken lines to your pattern. A broken line - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 73
Contents Before Using Getting Started Fit Design Page to Window This feature allows you to maximize the selected Design Page so that it will fit in the window. 1 Click on the Tool Box. The Design Page is enlarged or shrunk automatically to fit the window. Zoom-out Mode The zoom-out mode is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 74
Contents Before Using Getting Started Using the Stage 4 Tool Box In Stage 4, outline data from Stage 3 are assigned line and region sewing attributes. This is done by using the Tool Box and the Sewing Attributes bar. Clicking a button of the Tool Box changes the cursor mode and shape. The left - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 75
Contents 2 Click the enclosed region that you want to set. The color and stitch selected on the Sewing Attributes bar are applied to the region. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility s Checking the sewing attributes of a region 1 Click on the Tool Box. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 76
Contents Before Using The shape of the cursor changes to and is displayed together with a small figure of the Tool Box button. The Sewing Attributes bar now looks like this: You can select the color and stitch at this step or after applying them to the outline. See "Color" on page 73 and "Stitch - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 77
Contents Before Using Line (part) Setting Mode In this mode, you can apply the current sewing attributes to a portion of the outline. You can also change the sewing attributes applied to a portion of the outline. A single line of the outline extends from both sides of the cursor position to the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 78
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog for the selected stitch displays. x If necessary, change the settings. See "Sewing Attributes" on page 85. • To restore the default value of a set- ting after changing it, click the Default button at the left - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 79
Contents Before Using Getting Started Zoom-in Mode The zoom-in mode is used to magnify a part of the outline so that you can inspect it and edit it more easily. 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to . 2 Click on the area you want to enlarge or drag the cursor across the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 80
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Using the Sewing Attributes Bar The Sewing Attributes, available in Stage 4, bar allows you to set the color and stitch of a region or outline. The sewing attributes which are available depend on the cursor mode. Example 1: The cursor is in the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 81
Contents When you turn off the region, the region disappears. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing When you turn on the region, the region gets the color displayed on the Region color button, and the stitch displayed on the Region sew type selector. See also: "Color" - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 82
Contents Before Using s Color Purpose: Sets the thread color for outline or region inside. Available: When the cursor is in Region setting mode or Line setting mode. Operation: 1 Click the color button. In Region setting mode, the Region Thread Color dialog displays and in Line setting mode, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 83
Contents Before Using Using the Menu Bar and the Toolbar File Edit Sew Display Option Stage Help Handles file input/output, such as opening and saving. Performs simple actions on selected objects, such as cutting and pasting. Allows you to control the way the pattern will be sewn. Modifies the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 84
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing s New Purpose: Creates a new blank Design Page and switches to Stage 2. Shortcut key: Toolbar: Ctrl + N Operation: 1 Click File, then New. If the current Design Page is not edited, a new blank Design Page appears - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 85
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 2 The selected file opens immediately if your current Design Page is not edited. If the current Design Page is edited, you will be asked whether you want to save the changes. x Click Yes to save the Design Page first. x Click - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 86
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 If the new file name already exists, this dialog will appear. x Click Yes to overwrite. x Click No if you do not want to overwrite the existing file. See also: "Save" above NOTE: Saved *.pel and *.pem files can be opened with Version 1.0 of - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 87
Contents Before Using s Exit Purpose: Exits the application. Shortcut key: Alt + F4 Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click File, then Exit. If the current Design Page is not edited, the application closes immediately. 2 If the current Design Page is edited, you will be - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 88
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Edit Menu The functions of the Edit menu perform simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and pasting. Undo Redo Cut Copy Duplicate Paste Delete Mirror Rotate Numerical Setting Select All Horizontal Vertical - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 89
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Operation: 1 Select one or more outline data (Stage 3 only). 2 Click Edit, then Cut. The selected outline data disappear. Since they are saved in the clipboard, you can paste them back using Edit - Paste. See also: "Copy", - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 90
Contents Before Using Operation: 1 Select one or more outline data (Stage 3 only). 2 Click Edit, then Delete. The selected outline data are removed from the screen. Since they are not saved in the clipboard, the only way to make them reappear is to use Edit - Undo. See also: "Undo" and "Cut" on - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 91
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Rotate Purpose: Allows you to change the direction of the pattern. Shortcut key: Ctrl + Y Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select one or more outline data (Stage 3 only). 2 Click Edit, then Rotate. The handles around a selected pattern are - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 92
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center x Click OK to confirm. x Click Preview to view the pattern at the new size in the Design Page. x Click Cancel to exit without making any changes. NOTE: The maximum value that can be entered is the largest value that will not allow the pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 93
Contents s Select All Purpose: Selects all the data. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Edit, then Select All (Stage 3 only). Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 94
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Sew Menu The Sew menu allows you to control the way the pattern will be sewn. Sewing Attributes Sewing Order Sets the sewing attributes for outlines and regions. Allows you to check and modify the sewing order of the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 95
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Running stitch Run pitch Sets the pitch of the line sewing (when Running Stitch is selected for the outline). Range: 1 ~ 10 mm (0.04 ~ 0.39 inch) Default: 2 mm (0.08 inch) Run times Sets the number of times the border will be sewn (when - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 96
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Fill stitch only: Step pitch Frequency Sets the pitch of the steps. Range: 1 ~ 10 mm (0.04 ~ 0.39 inch) Default: 4.0 mm (0.16 inch) Sets the spacial frequency steps. Range: 0 ~ 99% Default: 30% Step pitch 0% 30% Note the difference between - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 97
Contents Before Using Getting Started Example of a programmed fill stitch: Ex. 1: Stitch direction: Default: 45˚ Ex. 2: Stitch direction: 90˚ Example 3: Stitch direction: 0˚ See also: "Preview" on page 91, "Programmable Stitch Creator" on page 191 s Sewing Order Purpose: Allows you to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 98
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center x Click . The color that will be sewn first displays. x Click or to review the colors that will be sewn between the first and last. • As you click , , , or , the corre- sponding colors display. x Click to see the color that will be - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 99
Contents Before Using Getting Started Display Menu The Display menu lets you modify the appearance of the screen. Grid Setup Preview Refresh Window Realistic Preview Realistic Preview Attribute Setting Toolbar Status Bar Allows you to set up the grid, to switch it on or off and to display it - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 100
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing s Preview Purpose: Displays a realistic image of how the patterns will look like when embroidered. Shortcut key: F9 Toolbar: Operation: 1 Click Display, then Preview (Stage 4 only). A preview of your embroidery patterns - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 101
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Operation: 1 Click Display, then Realistic Preview Attribute Setting (Stage 4 only). The following dialog appears. x Use Thread Width to set how wide the thread will appear. x Use Contrast to set the contrast. x Use Brightness to set how bright - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 102
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Option Menu The Option menu allows you to select the Design Page size and the unit system. Layout & Editing Programmable Stitch Creator File Utility Design Page Property Select System Unit Starts Layout & Editing and - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 103
window allows you to view the selected size. • Before you select options 130 × 180 mm or 180 × 130 mm, make sure that your sewing machine supports that size. • The application can display the dimensions either in mm or inches. x Click OK to confirm. x Click Default to go back to the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 104
Contents Before Using Getting Started Stage Menu The Stage menu allows you to move from one stage to the next or previous one. To Original Image To Line Image To Figure Handle To Sew Setting Moves back to Stage 1. Moves to Stage 2. Moves to Stage 3. Moves from Stage 3 to Stage 4. page 95 page - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 105
Contents Before Using Getting Started Stage 3. In that case, a message will ask you to confirm that you want to abandon the changes made in Stage 3. Note that if you started in Stage 3 by opening a Stage 3 file, you cannot go to Stage 2. If you were in Stage 1, this dialog displays. x If necessary - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 106
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s To Figure Handle Purpose: Moves to Stage 3. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: Operation: 1 Click Stage, then To Figure Handle. If you were in Stage 4, a message warns you that may lose some data if you go back to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 107
Contents Before Using Thinning Process This setting determines how the black lines of the line image are converted into pattern lines. ON: the black lines are replaced with pattern lines following the center of the black lines. You can set the degree of detailedness with the slider (if the degree - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 108
Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Help, then Contents. A table of contents of the on-screen help information displays. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Using" and "About Design Center" below 99 Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 109
this function 1 Click Help, then Using. The Windows standard explanation about how to use the help system appears. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Contents" and "About Design Center" above s About Design Center Purpose: Gives information about the version of - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 110
complex elements are created with Design Center and imported in the Design Page. You can then add text, boxes, circles, broken lines, curves and manual punching patterns. You can move all the patterns to obtain the best layout, and define sewing attributes (thread color and stitch type, including - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 111
page 115 Sets the cursor in curve drawing mode. Cursor shape: with a miniature of the tool button page 116 Sets the cursor in manual punching mode. Cursor shape: with a miniature of the tool button page 117 Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 112
Contents Before Using Selection Mode To apply settings to an existing pattern, you must first select it.The cursor selection mode is used to select one or more patterns. Once a pattern is selected, you can move it, scale it, and change its direction by rotating it or inverting it. s Selecting - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 113
Contents Before Using Getting Started • The arrow keys cannot be used to move text on a path if just the text is selected. The path must also be selected in order to move using the arrow keys. s Scaling patterns 1 Move the cursor over one of the handles of a selected pattern or group of selected - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 114
Contents Before Using s Rotating a pattern 1 Select the data that you wish to rotate.The button below becomes active. 2 Select the menu command Edit - Rotate or click on the Toolbar. The handles around the selected pattern are replaced by smaller boxes on the four corners of the selected area. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 115
. 3 Click the pattern that you want to edit. The pattern can be a broken line, a curve, an arc, a fan shape, an arc & string or a manual punching pattern. The existing points of the pattern are marked with small empty squares Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 116
Contents Holding down the Shift key while dragging the point moves the point horizontally or vertically. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 4 5 Note that you must drag a point that is selected. If you start dragging by clicking elsewhere on the outline, a new point - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 117
existing point. A new point appears and is automatically selected (marked with a small black square and in the case of a curve, with a control handle). When a manual punching pattern is selected, a pair of new points is inserted. The new point can be immediately moved. In the case of a new point on - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 118
Contents 2 Click . The shape of the cursor changes to and displays together with a small image of the Tool Box button. 3 Click the pattern that you want to edit. The pattern can be a broken line or a curve. The existing points of the pattern are marked with small empty squares. 4 Click the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 119
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing s Zooming in 1 Click . Five buttons appear: . 2 Click . The shape of the cursor changes to . 3 Drag the cursor across the area that you want to enlarge. The area is enlarged as soon as you release the mouse. You can repeat - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 120
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 Click . The Design Page is zoomed in or out to return to the standard scale. Text Input Mode The text input mode is used to enter strings of text in your Design Page. You can enter accented characters for European languages, that are not - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 121
Contents (If a TrueType Font is selected) If a TrueType Font is selected, a dialog similar to the one shown below will appear. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Based on the set attributes, all characters for the selected font - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 122
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Drawing a circle or an ellipse 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to Attributes bar now looks like this: and displays together with a small ellipse. The Sewing You can select the colors and stitches at this step or - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 123
Contents Before Using s Drawing a fan shape 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to Attributes bar now looks like this: and displays together with a small ellipse. The Sewing You can select the colors and stitches at this step or after creating the pattern. See "Color" on - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 124
Contents Before Using Getting Started Rectangle Drawing Mode With the rectangle drawing mode, you can create rectangles (boxes) with sharp or rounded corners. A box will automatically have an outline and a region inside that can independently be assigned different sewing attributes. s Drawing a - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 125
Contents Before Using Getting Started "Path shape" on page 121, "Color" on page 127 and "Stitch" on page 129. You can also set the sewing attributes using the Sew menu (see "Sewing Attribute Setting" on page 159). 2 Draw the broken line. Move the mouse to the start point and click. Move the mouse - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 126
Punching. To do this, we duplicated the first letter, removed the region inside, and created a manual punching pattern using the outlines of the ovals as guides. The ovals were then deleted. The stitch density for both letters was set to a minimum in order to make it easier to see the difference - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 127
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center with a block-type pattern, then switch to a running-type pattern (to draw an outline of the blocktype pattern) then switch to the feed type to move to the beginning of the next block-type pattern. The whole pattern, consisting of different - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 128
left for a while on an element of the Sewing Attributes bar, a label indicating the function of that element appears. In the following instructions, we will name the components of the Sewing Attributes bar according to these labels, for easier identification. Getting Started Design Center Layout - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 129
(and you cannot set its color or stitch). Line color, Region color, Text color, Punch color: Sets the thread color for outline, region inside, text, manual punching pattern and imported pattern. Line sew type: Sets the stitch for the outlines. page 125 page 126 page 127 Region sew type: Sets the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 130
Contents Operation: 1 Type the desired value on the Edge radius selector (0 ~ 100 mm or 0 ~ 3,93 inches) and press the Enter key or click on the Edge radius selector to display the available values. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility 2 Click the desired - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 131
Contents Before Using Operation: 1 Click on the Font selector. A list of fonts displays. Font Font sample number Types of characters available 2 Click the desired font. The setting applies to all the text patterns that you will create in the Text Input mode until you change the setting. If text - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 132
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center If one of these TrueType fonts are selected, the font data is automatically converted to embroidery data. Font settings can be changed in the TrueType Font Attribute Setting dialog, which is displayed by clicking Text - TrueType Font Attribute - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 133
Contents Operation: 1 Type the desired value in the Transform level selector (0 ~ 100%) and press the Enter key or click on the Transform level selector to display the available values. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility 2 Click the desired value. The - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 134
Broken Line, and Open Curve. For these patterns, it is still possible to switch the outline on and off. Patterns with only a region are: Text, manual punch patterns and converted imported patterns (to which the Stitch to block function has been applied). For those three types of patterns, it is not - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 135
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center If a pattern is selected, the setting applies to that pattern. Line sew on: Line sew off: 2 To restore the outline click the Line sew button again. See also: "Color" on page 127 and "Stitch" on page 129 s Region sew Purpose: Available: - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 136
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Color Purpose: Sets the thread color for outline, region inside, text, manual punching pattern and imported pattern (after the Stitch to Block function has been applied). Available: When the cursor is in Selection mode with nothing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 137
will automatically switch the display to the specified color. If you are using such a machine and if you wish to be able to select manually the color for a monochrome pattern, you can select the "NOT DEFINED" color. x Colors for creating appliqués: You can create appliqués using the three special - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 138
one of the drawing modes or select an existing pattern, the sew type button for that pattern appears. When you are in the text or manual punching mode or after applying a Stitch to block setting to an imported pattern. Operation: 1 Click the sew type selector. The available options display. For - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 139
Contents Before Using Using the Menu Bar and the Toolbar File Edit Text Sew Display Option Help Handles file input/output, such as opening, saving and printing. Performs simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and pasting. Performs actions on text patterns, such as fitting text to a - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 140
and adds them to your current Design Page. Imports an embroidery pattern from Design Center. Opens a background bitmap image that can be used as a guide to draw a new embroidery pattern. Saves your Design Page on the disk as a Version 3.0 file (default). Saves your Design Page on the disk under - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 141
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 If the current Design Page is edited, you will be asked whether you want to save the changes. x Click Yes to save the Design Page first. x Click No to abandon the Design Page. See also: x Click Cancel to do anything else (for example, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 142
Contents Before Using 2 If you choose to browse, a Browse dialog similar to this will display: x To select a file, click on its icon. x To open the file, click Open or double- click the icon. x To see a more detailed image, click Pre- view. x To return to the File Open dialog, click Cancel. 3 If you - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 143
Contents Before Using Getting Started Operation: 1 Click File, then Import, then from File. An Import from File dialog similar to this displays. x Select the drive, the folder and the file name. • Be sure to select the right type of file extension in Files of Type. • If the Preview check box is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 144
Contents 3 If you choose to preview, a Preview dialog similar to this will display. x Click Import to import the file. x Click Cancel to return to the Browse dialog. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility When you import a file, its contents are added to your - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 145
will display the bitmap image: • The bitmap image cannot be directly embroi- dered. You can only use it as a guide to draw an embroidery pattern (using broken lines, curves or manual punching). • Design Center allows you to make an embroi- dery pattern from a bitmap image with more precision. See - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 146
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Save Purpose: Saves your Design Page on the disk as a Version 3.0 file (default). NOTE: Saved *.pes files can be opened with Version 1.x or 2.x of this software when you select "PES Version 1.0 or 2.x" as the File Type. Note however that some information - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 147
is already stored on the card and click OK. x Click Cancel to exit. If the card module is not connected, this message displays. x Correct the problem, then click Retry. x Click Cancel to exit. File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 138 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 148
Contents 2 If you click OK, your current embroidery patterns will be saved on the card. A Now writing message displays while the data is being transferred to the card. After a while, the following message will appear. x Click OK. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 149
Contents Before Using Print template grid Select Print template grid to print green lines to represent the grid printed on the embroidery sheet included with the embroidery frame. NOTE: The size of the grid that is printed may be slightly different from the grid printed on the embroidery sheets - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 150
of the printer. Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 2 Follow the instructions in the Windows manuals and in the manuals of your printer for the next operations. Depending on the Print Type setting, one or two pages will be - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 151
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Printing a Design Page for an extra-large embroidery frame When Actual Size is selected: 1 Prints the entire Design Page at actual size (However, for a 130 × 300 mm or 300 × 130 mm Design Page, a reduced image of the Design - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 152
without saving them in the clipboard. Flips the selected pattern(s) up/down. Flips the selected pattern(s) left/right. Allows you to manually rotate the selected pattern(s) by an arbitrary angle. Resizes the selected pattern numerically. Rotates the selected pattern numerically. Aligns the selected - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 153
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Cut Purpose: Removes the selected pattern(s) from the screen while saving a copy in the clipboard. Shortcut key: Ctrl + X Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. 2 Click Edit, then Cut. The selected patterns disappear. Since - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 154
Contents Before Using Getting Started Operation: 1 Click Edit, then Paste. The patterns saved in the clipboard (using Cut or Copy) are pasted on the screen. See also: "Cut", "Copy" and "Duplicate" above s Delete Purpose: Removes the selected pattern(s) from the screen without saving them in - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 155
from a card cannot be flipped. See also: "Mirror - Horizontal" on page 145, "Rotate" on page 146 s Rotate Purpose: Allows you to manually rotate the selected pattern(s) by an arbitrary angle. Shortcut key: Ctrl + Y Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. 2 Click Edit, then - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 156
Contents 4 Drag the handle to rotate the pattern the desired angle and release the mouse button. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility A simple dragging of the mouse will rotate the pattern by 1˚ increments. Pressing the Shift key will rotate it by 15˚ - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 157
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center exceed the size of the Design Page. The minimum value is 1 mm (0.04 inch). s Numerical Setting-Rotate Purpose: Rotates the selected pattern numerically. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 158
Contents Before Using 2 Click Edit, then Align, then Left, Center, Right, Top, Middle, or Bottom, depending on how you wish to align the patterns. The selected patterns are aligned as shown below. Top Middle Left Center Right Bottom Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 159
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Sew First Purpose: Sends the selected patterns behind every other patterns. Allows you to set the sewing order of many patterns. Shortcut key: Ctrl + B Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. 2 Click Edit, then Sew First. The - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 160
Contents s Select All Purpose: Selects all the patterns. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Make sure that the cursor is in Selection mode. 2 Click Edit, then Select All. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 161
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Text Menu The functions of the Text menu performs actions on text patterns, such as fitting text to a curved path. Edit Text Letters Text Attribute Setting Fit Text to Path Setting Release Text from Path Transform Text Clear - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 162
Contents Before Using Getting Started If text made from multiple TrueType fonts is selected, the list of characters displayed is for the font of the first letter of the text. See also: "Entering text" on page 111 s Text Attribute Setting Purpose: Allows for precise control of character - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 163
Contents Before Using Getting Started Line Spacing Alignment Direction Sets the spacing between lines in percents of the character height. Range: 0 - 1000% Default: 0 Aligns several lines of text to the left, center or right. 100% Center Lateral Specifies whether characters will be positioned - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 164
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Horizontal Alignment Sets the distribution of characters along the path. Vertical Alignment Sets the distance between the text and the path. Text Orientation Sets the orientation of the characters relative to the path. The other side - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 165
Contents s Release Text from Path Purpose: Release the text from the path. Shortcut key: Ctrl + Q Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select a text fitted to a path. 2 Click Text, then Release Text from Path. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing See also: "Fit Text to Path - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 166
Contents Before Using s Clear Transformation Purpose: Restores the original shape of the text. Shortcut key: F3 Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select transformed text. 2 Click Text, then Clear Transformation. See also: "Transform Text" on page 156 Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 167
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing s TrueType Font Attribute Setting Purpose: Sets the attributes, such as the style, for TrueType fonts that are converted to embroidery data. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 168
avoid sewing twice at the same place when a pattern covers another one). Cancels hole sewing setting. Converts imported stitch patterns into blocks (manual punching data), allowing you to set sewing attributes and to keep the stitching quality when scaling. Changes the color of imported stitch data - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 169
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center You can only change the settings of the stitch selected in the Line sew type selector of the Sewing Attributes bar. The other stitch settings display in gray. x Enter the desired values for each setting either by clicking on the arrows or by - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 170
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center When the Fill Stitch is selected in the of the Region sew type selector, the Sewing Attribute Setting displays like this. x Enter the desired values for each setting either by clicking on the arrows or by typing the value directly in the edit - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 171
Contents Before Using Getting Started Browse Pattern size Row/column offset Pattern direction Opens the Browse dialog. Select the directory of the folder containing the pas file you want to open. Scroll through the available stitch patterns and double-click the desired pattern or click OK to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 172
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Check Sewing Order Purpose: Allows you to check the sewing order of patterns. Shortcut key: F10 Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select a set of patterns. 2 Click Sew, then Check Sewing Order. The Check Sewing Order dialog displays. x Click first. to see the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 173
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Set hole sewing Purpose: Sets a pair of patterns for hole sewing (to avoid sewing twice at the same place when a pattern covers another one). Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Select a - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 174
can now be moved independently. See also: "Set hole sewing" on page 164 s Stitch to Block Purpose: Converts imported stitch patterns into blocks (manual punching data), allowing you to set sewing attributes and to keep the stitching quality when scaling. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 175
Contents 4 When you enlarge or reduce a converted pattern with the selection cursor, the number of stitches sewn automatically adapt to the new size of the pattern, allowing you to keep the original embroidery quality. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Without Stitch - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 176
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Select Sewing Area Purpose: Sets the sewing area Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Sew, then Select Sewing Area. This dialog displays. x Select Design Page area or Use existing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 177
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Optimize hoop change Purpose: Optimizes the sewing order of patterns in a Design Page for extra-large embroidery frames (100 × 172 mm, 172 × 100 mm, 130 × 300 mm, or 300 × 130 mm) Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 178
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Display Menu The Display menu lets you modify the appearance of the screen. Grid Setup Preview Refresh Window Realistic Preview Realistic Preview Attribute Setting Template-On, Faded, Off Toolbar Status Bar Controls the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 179
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing x Click OK to confirm. See also: x Click Cancel to exit. "Select System Unit" on page 176 s Preview Purpose: Displays a realistic image of how the patterns will look like when embroidered. Shortcut key: F9 Toolbar: - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 180
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Realistic Preview Attribute Setting Purpose: Sets the preview attributes for Realistic Preview. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Display, then Realistic Preview - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 181
Contents Before Using s Toolbar Purpose: Turns the Toolbar on/off. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Display, then Toolbar. The Toolbar will be toggled on/off. See also: "Status Bar" s Status Bar Purpose: Turns the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 182
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Option Menu The Option menu provides additional options. Design Center Programmable Stitch Creator File Utility Design Property Design Page Property Select System Unit Starts Design Center and displays its window up front. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 183
Contents Before Using Operation: 1 Click Option, then File Utility. File Utility starts if its window wasn't open and if it was open, the window comes up front. s Design Property Purpose: Opens a dialog containing sewing information for the selected pattern(s). Shortcut key: No shortcut key - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 184
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center NOTE: If an object is larger than the embroidering area or if an object is positioned so that it does not completely fit within an embroidering area, the error message "Please change the object size or position." is displayed instead of this - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 185
Contents Before Using s Select System Unit Purpose: Allows you to select the unit of length (mm or inch). Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Option, then Select System Unit. This dialog will appear. x Select the unit (mm - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 186
for this function Operation: 1 Click Help, then Contents. A table of contents of the on-screen help information displays. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Using", "About Layout & Editing" below s Using Purpose: Explains how to use the on-screen help system - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 187
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 178 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 188
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center File Utility File Utility has two functions: x Install Embroidery Card: Transfers embroidery data from an embroidery card to your hard disk or to another disk. x Write to Original Card: Transfers embroidery data files created with Layout & - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 189
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Reading from an Embroidery Card Operation To transfer embroidery data from an embroidery card to your hard disk, proceed as follows: 1 Click the arrow button in the Install Embroidery Card area. An Install Embroidery Card dialog similar to this - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 190
Cancel to exit. Note that it is better to switch your computer off before connecting any peripheral. 6 If the card module is ready and no problems are detected, the application starts transferring the data from the card to the specified folder. The application informs you that the transfer is in - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 191
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Error Messages The application is able to detect problems that may occur before or during data transfer. Here is the complete list of error messages that may appear. 1 If the card module is not - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 192
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 5 If the data cable between the card module and the computer or the power adaptor is disconnected while reading is in progress, reading will stop and this message will display: x Click OK to remove the message. Check all the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 193
1 Click the arrow button in the Write to Original Card area. The application will first check that there is no problem with the card module and the card inserted. If no problem is detected, a Write to Original Card dialog similar to this displays. x The current folder and the *.PES files it contains - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 194
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 If you click Browse, this dialog will display. x Select the drive and folder. x Click OK to confirm the new folder and return to the Write to Original Card dialog. x Click Cancel to return to the Write to Original Card dialog without changing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 195
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Error Messages The application is able to detect problems that may occur before or during data transfer. Here is the complete list of error messages that may appear. 1 If the card module is not - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 196
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing You should never remove a card while the red indicator light in on. If you do so, you will have to restart the operation from the start. If you did not remove the card and the above message appears, then the card is defective - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 197
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Using the Menu Bar File Menu The File menu is used only to exit this application. s Exit Purpose: Exits the application. Shortcut key: Alt + F4 Operation: 1 Click File, then Exit. The application closes immediately. Option Menu The - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 198
for this application. F1 Operation: 1 Click Help, then Contents. A table of contents of the on-screen help information displays. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Using" on page 189, "About File Utility" on page 189 s Using Purpose: Explains how to use the on - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 199
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 190 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 200
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Programmable Stitch Creator This application allows you to design your own fill stitch patterns, which you can set as sewing attributes to enclosed regions of patterns, both in Design Center and Layout & Editing. The fill stitch patterns fill the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 201
Contents Before Using Getting Started Using the Tool Box Sets the cursor in select mode. Cursor shape: Sets the cursor in point edit mode. Cursor shape: Sets the cursor in line drawing mode. When you start the application, the drawing mode is active by default. Cursor shape: with a miniature - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 202
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Scaling lines 1 Move the cursor over one of the handles of a selected line or group of selected lines. The shape of the cursor will change to , , or , depending on the handle the cur- sor is on. 2 Drag the handle in the direction of the arrow to scale - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 203
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Inserting points 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to . 2 Click the broken line that you want to edit. You can only select one broken line at a time. The existing points of the selected broken line are marked with - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 204
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Using the Menu Bar File Menu The File menu allows you to execute commands regarding the files, such as opening and saving. New Open Save Save As Exit Creates a new blank work area. Opens a previously saved programmed stitch file. Saves your - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 205
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Operation: 1 Click File, then Open. A Open dialog similar to this will display. 2 When you click Browse, the Browse dialog opens. x Select the drive, the folder and the file name. • Be sure the folder you select contains pas fi - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 206
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Operation: 1 Click File, then Save. If the file already exists on the disk (the file has been saved at least once), the file is saved immediately. 2 If the file name is still Untitled, if it is one of the "Read Only" pas files which come with this - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 207
line(s) from the screen without saving them in the clipboard. Flips the selected line(s) up/down. Flips the selected line(s) left/right. Allows you to manually rotate the selected line(s) by an arbitrary angle. page 198 page 198 page 199 page 199 page 199 page 199 page 200 page 200 page - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 208
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing s Cut Purpose: Removes the selected line(s) from the screen while saving a copy in the clipboard. Shortcut key: Ctrl + X Toolbar: Operation: 1 Select one or more lines. 2 Click Edit, then Cut. The selected lines - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 209
function restores the original image. See also: "Mirror-Horizontal" above and "Rotate" below s Rotate Purpose: Shortcut key: Toolbar: Allows you to manually rotate the selected line(s) by an arbitrary angle. Ctrl + Y File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 200 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 210
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. 2 Click Edit, then Rotate. The shape of the handles changes. 3 Move the cursor to one of the handles. The shape of the cursor changes. 4 Drag the handle to rotate the pattern the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 211
Contents Before Using The Grid menu allows you to select the grid setting only. You cannot turn the grid off. Purpose: Selects the work grid. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function. Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Grid. The selected grid is preceded by a - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 212
. Shortcut key: F1 Operation: 1 Click Help, then Contents. A table of contents of the on-screen help information displays. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Using" and "About Programmable Stitch Creator" below s Using Purpose: Explains how to use the on-screen - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 213
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Color Palette Black White Red Pink Deep Flesh Dark Vermil- Rose Pink Fuschia ion Carmine Royal Purple Magenta Salmon Pink Amber Red Lemon Yellow Yellow Harvest Gold Orange Pumpkin Tangerine Cream Brown Cream Yellow - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 214
Quick Reference Design Center Menu File New Shortcut key Ctrl + N Open Ctrl + O Save Ctrl + S Save As - - Import Figure F8 Exit Alt + F4 - Edit Undo Ctrl + Z Redo Ctrl + A Cut Ctrl + X Copy Ctrl + C Duplicate Ctrl + D - Paste Ctrl + V Delete Mirror - Horizontal Mirror - - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 215
Menu Display Grid Setup Shortcut key - - Preview F9 Refresh Window Ctrl + R - Realistic Preview Shift + F9 Realistic Preview Attribute Setting - - Toolbar - - Status Bar - - Option Layout & Editing F5 - Programmable Stitch Creator - - File Utility - - Design Page Property - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 216
Save Ctrl + S Save As - - Export - - Write to Card F4 File Print Setup - - Print Preview - - Print Exit Edit Undo Ctrl + P - Alt + F4 - Ctrl + Z Redo Ctrl + A Cut Ctrl + X Copy Ctrl + C Duplicate Ctrl + D - Paste Ctrl + V Delete Delete - Mirror - Horizontal Mirror - - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 217
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Transform Text F2 156 Clear Transformation F3 157 True Type Font Attribute - - 158 Setting Sewing Sew Attributes Ctrl + W 159 Setting Check Sewing Order F10 163 Set Hole Sewing - - 164 Cancel Hole Sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 218
Contents Before Using Help Contents F1 - 177 Using - - 177 About Layout & Editing - - 177 File Utility Menu File Exit Option Serial Port Setting Help Contents Using About File Utility Shortcut key Alt + F4 - - - F1 _ - - - - Toolbar Page 188 188 189 189 189 Getting - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 219
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Programmable Stitch Creator Menu New Shortcut key Ctrl + N Open File Save Ctrl + O Ctrl + S Save As - - Exit Alt + F4 - Undo Ctrl + Z Redo Ctrl + A Cut Ctrl + X Copy Ctrl + C Duplicate Edit Paste Ctrl + D - Ctrl + V Delete - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 220
mode 112 Clear Transformation 157 Color button 73, 127 Color Palette 204 Color tab 88 Contents 99, 177, 189, 203 Copy 80, 144 CPU 3 Creating a manual punching pattern 117 Curve Drawing mode 116 Cut 79, 144 D Delete 80, 145 Deleting points 62, 108, 194 Design Center 7, 9, 173 Design Center window 10 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 221
M Manual Punching mode 117 Maximize button 10 Memory 3 Menu bar 74, 130 Minimize button 10 Mirror - Horizontal 61, 81, 104, 145 Mirror - Vertical 61, 81, 104, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 222
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing V Vertical Offset 153 W Windows 3 Write to Card 138 Write to Original Card 179, 184 Z Zoom mode 25, 109 Zoom-in mode 57, 63, 70 Zooming to the real size 110 Zoom-out mode 58, 64, 70 213 File Utility Programmable Stich - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 223
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 214 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 224
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