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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 4.0 General • Matches new large sewing area (160 mm ´ 260 mm 195 • Region Motif Sewing 92, 177 • More image file types can be entered 81, 152, 218 • More thread colors 75, 143 • Function to prevent pattern shrinkage (Pull Compensation 92, 177 • Matches new Original Card ( - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 6
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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 Attaching the Security Device 2 s Installing the Software 4 System Requirements 4 Installing 4 Note on the use of Version 4.0 and - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 8
Line Image 104 • To Figure Handle 106 • To Sew Setting 108 • To Photo Stitch 109 Help Menu 114 • Contents 114 • Using 114 • Customer support 114 • About Design Center 115 Layout & Editing s The Screen 117 s Using the Tool Box 118 Selection Mode 119 • Selecting patterns 119 • Selecting - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 9
line 131 Curve Drawing Mode 132 • Drawing a curve 132 Manual Punching Mode 133 • Creating a manual punching pattern 133 s Using the Sewing Attributes Bar 135 Unit 196 Help Menu 197 • Contents 197 • Using 197 • Customer support 197 • About Layout & Editing 198 File Utility s The Screen - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 10
208 • Exit 208 Option Menu 208 • Serial Port Setting 208 • About Card Writer Module 209 Help Menu 209 • Contents 209 • Using 210 • Customer support 210 • About File Utility 210 • Select All 225 Display Menu • Grid 226 • Template-On, Faded, Off 227 • Preview 227 • Toolbar 227 • Status - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 11
embroidery card here. AC Adapter Connector Insert the AC adapter jack here. Interface Cable Connector Insert the interface cable here. CD-ROM Accessories Original Card (1) Instruction Manual Interface Cable Security Device Options AC Adapter Original Cards 1 Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 12
If the settings are different from normal, follow the computer's operation guide to change the settings so that the Printer Port will operate devices after connecting this Security Device, the device should operate with no troubles. However, if the device does not operate correctly, use an open - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 13
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 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. • In the File Utility application, choose the default port AUTO if no other peripheral is connected. 1 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 14
Port) is needed. A mouse that is supported by your version of Windows. A graphic printer that is supported by your system (if you wish to print previous versions of the application. 1 Start Windows (refer to the Windows manual). • If you have other Windows applications running, click Cancel to exit - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 15
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 3 Select the desired language, and then click OK. 3 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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 16
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing When the setup is completed, this dialog appears. 8 If you want to display the README file, just click Finish. • If you don't want to display the README file, click the check box to delete the check, then click Finish. 8 The - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 17
, 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 18
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 8 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 19
, 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. 9 File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index - 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 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 21
Image Saving the File page 12 page 13 page 14 page 15 page 17 page 18 page 18 page 22 page 23 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 22
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 1 Starting Design Center 1 To start Design Center, click the button, then select Programs, Version 4.0, then double- click Design Center to open the Design Center window. You may also double-click the Design Center icon in the program group. If the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 23
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Step 2 Opening an Image We are now going to open an image and convert it into an embroidery image. If wizard dialog opened, click cancel to close the dialog wizard. 1 Click File on the menu bar, then click Open on the submenu. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 24
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 25
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 26
Click on the Tool Box. The Design Page fits the Design Center window automatically. Your window may now look like the following: 16 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 27
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 28
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 29
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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 30
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 31
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 230. 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 32
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 33
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 34
page 35 page 36 page 36 page 38 page 40 page 41 page 41 page 42 page 43 page 44 page 44 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 35
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 1 Starting Layout & Editing 1 To start Layout & Editing, click the button, then select Programs, Version 4.0, 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 36
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 37
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 38
Contents 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 of the area. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 39
5 Click . 29 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 40
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 41
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 42
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 43
Contents Before Using Getting Started 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 oval. The shape of - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 44
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 171. 6 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 45
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 46
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 47
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 48
Contents Before Using Getting Started Step 11 Selecting a Programmable 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 49
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 4 Change the row offset. Under the Offset category, set the Direction as Row and set the value at "50 %". 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 50
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 51
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 52
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 123 and "Deleting points" on page 124. Step 15 Setting Hole Sewing If the sun is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 53
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 54
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 55
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 56
the Programmable Stitch Saving the Edited Programmable Stitch Quitting Programmable Stitch Creator page 47 page 48 page 49 page 50 page 50 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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 57
Contents Before Using Step 1 Starting Programmable Stitch Creator 1 To start Programmable Stitch Creator, click the button, then select Programs, Version 4.0, 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 58
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Step 2 Opening a Programmable 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. Note: You will create a pattern for - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 59
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center The stitch pattern displays on the work area of the Programmable Stitch Creator application. Step 3 Drawing Lines to Edit the Programmable Stitch We are going to draw a wave between the displayed ones using the Line drawing tool of the Tool - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 60
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 5 Repeat the procedure to add two more waves. Your display may look somewhat like the following. If you want to edit some points of the pattern that you drew, you can do so in the Point edit mode, which you were introduced to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 61
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Creating data for the multi-position frame By attaching the enclosed (or optional) multi-position frame (130 ´ 300 mm or 100 ´ 172 mm) at each of its three installation positions, multi-position designs can be embroidered. With this program you - 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 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 - 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 s Optimize Hoop Change 1 Click on Sew. 2 Select Optimize Hoop Change. By Selecting Optimize Hoop Change, you are minimizing the number of times the hoop is repositioned while stitching the entire design. When Optimize Hoop - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 64
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 To preview the image, click Display, then Preview or click on the Toolbar. NOTE: Just like for the command Option - Design Property, if an object is larger than the embroidering area or if an object is positioned so that it does not - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 65
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 66
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Notes on embroidering using the multi-position 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 67
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Design Center Design Center is used to create individual patterns from image files created with other applications. You can also apply stitch patterns created with Programmable Stitch Creator to regions of images displayed in - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 68
Contents Before Using Getting Started Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing attributes bar Tool box (different in each stage) The Screen Close button Maximize button Minimize button Design Page Status bar Menu bar Toolbar Sewing attributes bar Tool box Status bar Design Page Gives access to the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 69
Contents Using the Stage 2 Tool Box In Stage 2, the Tool Box is used to modify the line image generated from the original 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 work area - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 70
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 71
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 72
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 73
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 74
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 75
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 76
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 77
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 78
Contents Before Using Getting Started 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. s Checking the sewing attributes of a region 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to and is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 79
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Line (all) Setting Mode In this mode, you can apply the current sewing attributes to the outline of patterns. You can also change the sewing attributes applied to outlines. s Applying the sewing attributes to an outline 1 Click on the Tool Box - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 80
Contents Before Using and stitch at this step (see "Applying the sewing attributes to an outline" on page 69). The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog for the selected stitch displays. x If necessary, change the settings. See "Sewing Attributes" on page 92. • To restore the default value of a set- - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 81
Contents Before Using Getting Started 3 Click the line of the outline that you want to set. The stitch selected on the Sewing Attributes bar are applied to the line. s Checking the sewing attributes of a portion of an outline 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to and is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 82
Contents Before Using Hole Sewing Mode The hole sewing mode is used to avoid sewing overlapping areas twice. It can be set only when one of the overlapping areas is completely enclosed in another area. 1 Click on the Tool Box. The shape of the cursor changes to and is displayed together with - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 83
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 84
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 Click inside a region to turn it on or off. When you turn off the region, the region disappears. 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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 85
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 86
Contents Before Using s Stitch Purpose: Sets the stitch for outline or region inside. Available: When the cursor is in Region setting mode or Line setting mode. Operation: 1 Click the sew type selector. The available options display. For outlines, Running Stitch and Zigzag Stitch are - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 87
blank Design Page and switches to Stage 2. New Figure Data Creates a new blank Design Page and switches to Stage 3. Wizard Gives a step-by-step guide for creating pattern data, according the type of data you want to create. Open Opens a previously saved file (*.PEM, *.PEL) or image file (Windows - 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 Save As Exit Saves the current file under a new file name. Savable files are: in Stage 1, Bitmap files (*.bmp); in Stage 2, PEL files; and in Stage 3 and 4, PEL and PEM files. Exits the application. page 85 page 86 s New Line - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 89
"New Line Image" on page 78 s Wizard Purpose: Gives a step-by-step guide for creating pattern data, according the type of data you want to create. Shortcut key Operation: 1 Click File, then Wizard. A step-by-step selection guide dialog similar to this will display. (The same type of dialog will - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 90
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing x New Figure Opens a new Stage 3 Design Page. Use this button when you want to create data from vector data from the beginning, or when you want to create data from vector data taken from a previously saved PEM file. For - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 91
- "To Figure Handle" (page 106) and Stage - "To Sew Setting" (page 108) to create the data. For details, see those sections in the manual. s Open Purpose: Shortcut key: Toolbar: Opens a previously saved file (*.PEM, *.PEL) or image file (Windows BMP (*.bmp), Exif (*.tif, *.jpg), ZSoftPCX (*.pcx - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 92
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Operation: 1 Click File, then Open. A Open dialog similar to this will display. x Select the drive, the folder and the file name. • Be sure to select the right type of file extensions in List Files of Type. • If the Preview check box is checked, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 93
the image. NOTE: For information on using the interface, see the help manual for that interface, or contact the manufacturers of the interface. 3 When etc. Also, the software itself is called TWAIN. This software supports TWAIN standardized devices, so you can control the scanner and import the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 94
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, for example: x Click Yes to save the Design Page first. x Click No to abandon the Design Page. x Click Cancel to do anything else (for example, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 95
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Save Purpose: Saves your Design Page on the disk as latest Version file (default). Shortcut key: Ctrl + S Toolbar: Operation: 1 Click File, then Save. If the file already exists on the disk (the file has been saved at least once during - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 96
Contents Before Using See also: "Save" on page 85 NOTE: For the file type, if "PEM Version 2.0" is selected and the file is saved, the PEM file can be opened with Version 2.x. If "PEM Version 1.0" is selected and the file is saved, the PEM file can be opened with Version 1.x and 2.x. Note however that - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 97
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 98
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 99
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 100
Contents Before Using 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 replaced by smaller rectangle on the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 101
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center NOTE: The maximum value that can be entered is the largest value that will not allow the pattern to exceed the size of the Design Page. The minimum value is 1 mm (0.04 inch). See also: "Select System Unit" on page 103 s Numerical Setting- - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 102
Contents Sew Menu Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing The Sew menu allows you to control the way the pattern will be sewn. Sewing Attributes Sets the sewing attributes for outlines and regions. Sewing Order 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 103
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Line sewing attribute Setting items according to the selected stitch Zigzag stitch Line sewing Zigzag width Density Running stitch Line sewing Run pitch Run times Zigzag width Density Run pitch Run times Sets the width of - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 104
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Direction Pull Compensation Sets the direction of the stitch. Range: 0 - 179 degrees Default: 45 degrees 90˚ 135˚ 45˚ 179˚ 0˚ Lengthens the sewing region in the stitch pattern's sewing direction to prevent pattern shrinkage during sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 105
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Pattern Size Width Height H-Arrange (Horizontal Arrange) V-Arrange (Vertical Arrange) Row Offset Direction Run Pitch Sets the pattern width (the direction along the line). Range: 2 - 10 mm (0.08 - 0.39 inch Default: 5 mm (0.20 inch) Sets - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 106
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Sewing Order Purpose: Allows you to check and modify the sewing order of the different colors of a pattern as well as the sewing order of each color individually. Shortcut key: F10 Toolbar: Operation: 1 Click Sew, then Sewing Order. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 107
Contents Before Using Getting Started 3 To check and review the sewing order of the parts of the same color, select a color in the Color tab, then click the Part tab. The parts to which you attributed the selected color are displayed in gray. x Click . The part that will be sewn first displays. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 108
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 109
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 110
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 111
Contents Option Menu Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 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 Color Arrangement Select System Unit Starts - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 112
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Operation: 1 Click Option, then Design Page Property. At the Stage 3 only, the dialog will display as follows. x Select the size by clicking its selector arrow, then by clicking the size. The preview area allows you to view the setting changes. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 113
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility (Basic arrangement) (Sorted arrangement) NOTE: When Basic arrangement is selected The colors in the top half of the dialog are Basic Color. On sewing machines that can display color names, the selected color - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 114
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 Moves back to Stage 1. To Line Image Moves to Stage 2. To Figure Handle Moves to Stage 3. To Sew Setting Moves from Stage 3 to Stage 4. To - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 115
Contents Before Using Getting Started NOTE: If you started in Stage 3 by opening a Stage 3 file, you cannot go to Stage 2. x If necessary, scroll and zoom the image. x Select the color(s) that you want to convert into black. To do this, move the cursor over the image. The shape changes to . - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 116
Contents 2 When you click OK, the black and white image is displayed and you are in Stage 2. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Note that all the colors that you selected and turned on are converted to black. It is recommended to select just as many - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 117
Contents Before Using Getting Started x If necessary, click Pick Area. A cross-shaped cursor will appear. Select the desired area by moving the cursor across the image.You will return to this screen as soon as you release the mouse. • The preview window reflects the setting changes you make. x - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 118
Contents 2 When you click OK, the Figure Handle Image displays and you are in Stage 3. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing In Stage 3, you can edit the patterns, by moving, deleting and inserting points and by drawing lines. Use the zooming tools available whenever you - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 119
Contents Before Using Use this function to open image files in Stage 1, change them to Photo Stitch embroidery data, and then go directly to Stage 4. s To Photo Stitch Purpose: Changes image data from Stage 1 to Photo Stitch embroidery data, and pastes the image into Stage 4. (This function can - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 120
Contents Before Using x Use the ZOOM slider to zoom in and out on the image, as necessary. x In the Mask Type section in the bottom of the dialog, select the trimming shape you want to use for the Mask, and edit the Mask in the shape you want to use. When the dialog opens, the square Mask is - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 121
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 3 In the Select Mask dialog shown on page 109, click Next to show a Design Size Setting dialog similar to this. x Use the Size slider to set the output size of the data. The largest output size you can choose is the set size - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 122
can not be changed. The maximum number of colors is 50. Edit List Click this button to open the Edit List dialog, which lets you manually set the thread colors to be used when creating the data. File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 112 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 123
to change the Photo Stitch data according to the settings made above, but normally, you should click Cancel and change the value of the settings. [Manual Color Selection] If you click the Edit List button in the Photo Stitch Parameters dialog above, an Edit List dialog similar to this will display - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 124
explanation about how to use the help system appears. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Contents" above and "About Design Center" on page 115 s Customer support Purpose: Opens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page in this company's homepage. Shortcut - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 125
Contents Before Using s About Design Center Purpose: Gives information about the version of this application. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Help, then About Design Center. A dialog will display. 2 Click OK to remove it - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 126
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 116 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 127
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 128
page 131 Sets the cursor in curve drawing mode. Cursor shape: with a miniature of the tool button page 132 Sets the cursor in manual punching mode. Cursor shape: with a miniature of the tool button page 133 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 129
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 130
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 131
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 132
. 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 133
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 134
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 135
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 136
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 137
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 138
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 139
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 140
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 141
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 142
Contents Before Using Getting Started You can also set the sewing attributes using the Sew menu (see "Sewing Attribute Setting" on page 177). 2 Draw the broken line. Move the mouse to the start point and click. Move the mouse to the end point of the first straight line and click again. NOTE: You - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 143
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 144
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center While creating a manual punching pattern, you can alternate the types. For example, you can start with a block-type pattern, then switch to a running-type pattern (to draw an - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 145
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 146
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 (after the Stitch to Block function has been applied). Line sew type: Sets the stitch for the outlines. page - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 147
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 148
Contents Before Using Getting Started 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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 149
Contents In addition, the names and samples of installed TrueType fonts appear after the fonts listed in the table above. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility If one of these TrueType fonts are selected, the font data is automatically converted to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 150
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Transform level Purpose: Selects the level of transformation. Available: When you select an existing transformed text with the cursor in Selection mode. Operation: 1 Type the desired value in the Transform level selector (0 - 100%) and press the Enter - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 151
Curve. For these patterns, it is still possible to switch the outline on and off. Patterns with only a region are: Text included this software, 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 152
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. NOTE: If the fonts included in this software (font number 1-35) are selected, the Line sew - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 153
Contents Before Using Getting Started 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 selected, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 154
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 155
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. Design - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 156
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 157
hus) formats and adds them to your current Design Page. Imports an embroidery pattern from Design Center. Opens a background image that can be used as a guide to draw a new embroidery pattern. Saves your Design Page on the disk as a Version 4.0 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 158
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. x Click Cancel to do anything else (for example, modify the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 159
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 160
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 161
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 162
used LZW compression can not be opened. • The image cannot be directly embroidered.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 embroidery pattern from an image with more precision. See also: 152 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 163
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Save Purpose: Saves your Design Page on the disk as a Version 4.0 file (default). Shortcut key: Ctrl + S Toolbar: 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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 164
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 154 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 165
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 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. See also: "Save" on - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 166
Contents Before Using Operation: 1 Click File, then Print Setup. A Print Setup dialog similar to this will display. x Click Properties to set the printer properties. x Choose the appropriate Paper and Orientation settings. x Choose the Print type and Print Option of the preview image and sewing - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 167
Contents Before Using s Print Preview Purpose: Allows you to preview the contents of the Design Page and check the sewing color order, the dimensions and the needle count before printing. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 168
the default settings of the printer. Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator 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 169
Contents Before Using Getting Started When Reduced 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 Page is printed.) 2 Prints the pattern and its color order for the section of the Design Page - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 170
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. Moves the selected - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 171
Contents Operation: 1 Click Edit, then Redo. The effect of the last Undo is cancelled. For example, you have used Undo just after drawing a circle. Undo deleted the circle. Using Redo will make the circle reappear. See also: "Undo" on page 160 Before Using Getting Started s Group Purpose: - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 172
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. 2 Click Edit, then Cut. The selected patterns disappear. Since they are saved in the clipboard, you can paste them back using Edit - Paste. See also: "Copy", "Paste" below and "Delete" on page 163 s - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 173
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Delete Purpose: Removes the selected pattern(s) from the screen without saving them in the clipboard. Shortcut key: Delete Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. 2 Click Edit, then Delete. The selected pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 174
installed from a card cannot be flipped. See also: "Mirror - Horizontal" on page 163, "Rotate" below 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 175
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 176
Contents Region (without line) Region + line Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility NOTE: The maximum value that can be entered is the largest value that will not allow the pattern to exceed the size of the Design Page. The minimum value is 1 mm (0.04 inch). - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 177
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center 2 Click Edit, then Center. The entire selected object moves to the center of Design Page. NOTE: For Letters Fit to a Path If you select either the letters or the path only, the selected object will be moved to the center of Design page, but the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 178
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center NOTE: Refer to index for related topics, if necessary. 1. Text is selected 2. Path is selected 3. Both the text and path are selected Objects set for hole sewing: If just the inside of a pattern is selected, the pattern is aligned on the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 179
Contents s Select All Purpose: Selects all the patterns. Shortcut key: Ctrl + E 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 & Editing File Utility - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 180
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 181
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 127 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 182
Contents Before Using Getting Started Alignment Direction Aligns several lines of text to the left, center or right. Center Horizontal Specifies whether characters will be positioned horizontally or vertically. Right Vertical Note: The vertical letters will be displayed in a vertical manner - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 183
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 184
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 185
Contents 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. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility See also: "Transform Text" - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 186
Contents NOTE: The settings for Font Style and Script may differ depending on the TrueType font that is selected. NOTE: If text created from multiple TrueType fonts is selected, this dialog cannot be displayed. In addition, if text of the same font but different font styles or scripts is selected, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 187
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 188
Setting items according to the selected stitch Zigzag stitch Line sewing Zigzag width Density Running stitch Line sewing Run pitch Run times Manual Punch Line sewing Run pitch Motif stitch Line sewing Run pitch Motif Pattern Pattern size Width Height H-Arrange V-Arrange Zigzag width Density - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 189
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Run pitch Run times Sets the pitch of the line sewing. Range: 1 - 10 mm (0.04 - 0.39 inch) Default: 2 mm (0.08 inch) Sets the number of times the border will be sewn. Range: 1 - 5 Default: 1 Motif Stitch only: Pattern - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 190
side Top side Pattern Max length Bottom side Pattern Max length Text Fill stitch Region sewing Density Pull compensation Step pitch Frequency Manual Punch Fill stitch Region sewing Density Pull compensation Step pitch Frequency Feathered edge Feathered side Top side Pattern Max length Bottom side - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 191
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Fill stitch only: Step Pitch Frequency Sets the pitch of the steps. Range: 1 - 10 mm (0.04 - 0.39 inch) Default: 4 mm (0.16 inch) Sets the spacial frequency steps. Range: 0 - 99% Default: 30% Step pitch 0% 30% Programmable - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 192
: Feathered Side Pattern Max length Sets which side of the sewing direction to apply the Feathered edge setting to. When creating data in Manual Punch mode, the Topside has organization points 1-3, and the Bottom side has organization points 2-4. Top : Feathered Edge is sewn on the Topside. Bottom - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 193
Contents Example of a programmable fill stitch Example 1: Stitch direction: Default: 45˚ Example 2: Stitch direction: 90˚ Example 3: Stitch direction: 0˚ Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility See also: "Preview" on page 190, "Programmable Stitch Creator" - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 194
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 195
can now be moved independently. See also: "Set hole sewing" on page 184 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 196
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 File Utility - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 197
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 198
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Optimize hoop change Purpose: Optimizes the sewing order of patterns in a Design Page for multi-position embroidery frames (100 ´ 172 mm, 172 ´ 100 mm, 130 ´ 300 mm, or 300 ´ 130 mm) Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 199
Contents Display Menu Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing 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 200
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. A preview of your embroidery patterns will appear. - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 201
displaying it faded to hiding the image. See also: "Template Open" on page 152 NOTE: This function will be helpful when doing manual punch. Layout & Editing File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index s Toolbar Purpose: Turns the Toolbar on/off. Shortcut key - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 202
Contents Before Using s Status Bar Purpose: Turns the Status bar on/off. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Display, then Status bar. The Status bar will be toggled on/off. See also: "Toolbar" on page 191 Getting Started - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 203
Contents Option Menu Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing The Option menu provides additional options. Design Center Starts Design Center and displays its window up front. Programmable Stitch Creator Starts Programmable Stitch Creator and displays its window up front - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 204
Contents s Design Property Purpose: Opens a dialog containing sewing information for the selected pattern(s). Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Option, then Design Property. The Design Property dialog displays. x Click - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 205
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Design Page Property Purpose: Allows you to change the size of the Design Page and the color of the Design Page and the Design Page background. 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 206
Contents Basic arrangement: Basic Color and Optional Color displays are separated. Sorted arrangement: Basic Color and Optional Color displays are mixed together. Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing File Utility (Basic arrangement) (Sorted arrangement) NOTE: When - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 207
standard explanation about how to use the help system appears. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Contents", "About Layout & Editing" below s Customer support Purpose: Opens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page in this company's homepage. Shortcut key - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 208
Contents Before Using s About Layout & Editing Purpose: Gives information about the version of this application. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Help, then About Layout & Editing. A dialog will display. 2 Click OK to - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 209
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 210
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Install 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 211
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 212
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 213
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 214
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 215
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 216
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 217
Contents 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 or was not well inserted. Reinsert the card correctly and try - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 218
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 219
with Versions 1.0 through 3.0 is Version A. Help Menu The Help menu gives you access to the on-screen help information system. Contents Using Customer support About File Utility Starts the on-screen help information for this application. Explains how to use the on-screen help system. Opens the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 220
standard explanation about how to use the help system appears. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Contents" on page 209, "About File Utility" below s Customer support Purpose: Opens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page in this company's homepage. Shortcut - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 221
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 222
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 223
Contents Before Using Getting Started NOTE: Pressing the up, down, left, or right arrow keys will move the line one grid space each time the key is pressed. If the grid is not displayed, the line moves the distance of the smallest grid space in the direction shown on the key. s Scaling lines 1 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 224
Contents Before Using Getting Started 4 Drag the cursor to a new position. All the selected points move in the same direction. Holding down the Shift key while dragging the point moves the point horizontally or vertically. NOTE: Pressing the up, down, left, or right arrow keys will move the point - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 225
Contents Before Using Getting Started Line Drawing Mode The line drawing mode allows you to draw broken lines to create your stitch pattern. A broken line is made of one or more contiguous straight lines, the ending point of a straight line being the starting point of the next one. The - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 226
Save Save As Exit Creates a new blank work area. Opens a previously saved programmable stitch file. Opens a background image file that can be used as a guide to draw a new pattern for Programmable Fill and Motif. Saves your work area on the disk. Saves the current stitch pattern under a new file name - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 227
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Operation: 1 Click File, then Open. A Open dialog similar to this will display. x Select the drive, the folder and the file name. • Be sure the folder you select contains pas or pmf files. • If the Preview check box is checked, - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 228
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing s Template Open Purpose: Opens a background image file that can be used as a guide to draw a new pattern for Programmable Fill and Motif. 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 229
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center s Save As Purpose: Saves the current stitch pattern under a new file name. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click File, then Save As. A Save As dialog similar to this will - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 230
Contents Before Using Getting Started Mode Menu You can use Programmable Stitch Creator to create patterns for Programmable Fill, and patterns for Motif Fill or Motif Line. However, the method and Work Area are different for each. Use this mode menu to make the setting for which pattern you will - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 231
Contents Before Using Motif Mode In Motif Mode, you can create outline patterns efficiently using just one line. In the center of the Work Area, a green arrow is displayed, showing the direction that the pattern (stitch) will be sewn. Also, in the center of the left edge of the box, there is blue - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 232
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. Selects all the patterns. page 222 page 222 page 223 page 223 page 223 page 223 page - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 233
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 234
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 224 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 235
Contents Operation: 1 Select one or more patterns. Before Using 2 Click Edit, then Rotate. The shape of the handles changes. Getting Started Design Center 3 Move the cursor to one of the handles. The shape of the cursor changes. Layout & Editing 4 Drag the handle to rotate the pattern the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 236
Contents Before Using Getting Started Display Menu Grid Template-On, Faded, Off Preview Toolbar Status bar Selects the work grid. Turns on or off the template image or displays it faded. Turns the repeating image display of the pattern being created on/off. Turns the Toolbar on/off. Turns the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 237
Contents Before Using Getting Started s Template-On, Faded, Off Purpose: Turns on or off the template image or displays it faded. Shortcut key: F6 Toolbar: No button for this function Operation: 1 Click Display, then Template, then select the desired setting. x Click On to display the - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 238
to the on-screen help information system. Contents Using Customer support About Programmable Stitch Creator Starts the on-screen help information for of the on-screen help information displays. 2 Refer to your Windows manual for the next operation. See also: "Using" below and "About - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 239
Questions) page in this company's homepage. Shortcut key: No shortcut key for this function Toolbar: No button for this function 1 Click Help, then Customer support from the menu. 2 The browser installed in the computer will start, and open the FAQ page of this company's homep- age. NOTE: This - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 240
Contents Basic color only Black White Color Palette Red Pink Deep Flesh Dark Vermilion Rose Pink Fuchsia Before Using Getting Started 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 241
Quick Reference Design Center Menu New Line Image New Figure Data Wizard Shortcut key Ctrl + N - - F3 - Open Ctrl + O Select TWAIN device - - File Input from TWAIN device - Input from Clipboard - - - Output to Clipboard - - Import Figure F8 Save Ctrl + S Save As - - Exit - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 242
Select System Unit - - To Original Image - To Line Image - Stage To Figure Handle - To Sew Setting - To Photo Stitch - Contents F1 - Using - - Help Customer support - - About Design Center - - 232 Toolbar Page 91 91 92 96 98 99 99 99 99 100 100 101 101 101 101 102 103 104 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 243
Layout & Editing Menu New Shortcut key Ctrl + N Open Ctrl + O Import - from File F8 Import - from Design Center F7 Template Open - - Save Save As File Export Ctrl + S - - - - Write to Card F4 Property - - Print Setup - - Print Preview - - Print Exit Undo Ctrl + P - Alt + F4 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 244
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Numerical Setting-Size - - 165 Numerical - - 166 Setting-Rotate Center Ctrl + M - 166 Edit Align - - 167 Sew Order Ctrl + B 168 Ctrl + F Select All Ctrl + E - 169 Edit Text Letters Ctrl + L - 170 Text - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 245
Shortcut key File Exit Alt + F4 - Option Serial Port Setting About Card Writer Module - - - - Contents F1 - Using - - Help Customer support - - About File Utility - - Programmable Stitch Creator Menu New File Open Shortcut key Ctrl + N Ctrl + O Toolbar Toolbar 191 192 193 193 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 246
-On, Faded, Off F6 - 227 Display Preview - - 227 Toolbar - - 227 Status bar - - 228 Contents F1 - 228 Using - - 228 Help Customer support - - 229 About Programmable - - 229 Stitch Creatorr File Utility Programmable Stich Creator Quik Reference Alphabetic Index 236 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 247
, 209, 228 Copies the Stage1 image data to the clipboard. 84 Copy 88, 162, 223 CPU 4 Creating a manual punching pattern 133 Creating data for the multi-position frame 51 Curve Drawing mode 132 Customer support 114, 197, 210, 229 Cut 87, 161, 223 D Delete 88, 163, 224 Deleting points 64, 124, 214 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 248
mode 65, 131, 215 Line image 9, 57 Line sew button 74, 141 Line sewing attribute 93 Line sewing attributes 178 Line Spacing 171 M Manual Color Selection 113 Manual Punching mode 133 Mask 110 Max length 182 Maximize button 12 Memory 4 Menu Bar 208, 216 Menu bar 77, 117, 146 Minimize button 12 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 249
R Realining 124 Realistic Preview 99, 190 Realistic Preview Attribute Setting 99, 190 Rectangle Drawing mode 131 Redo 87, 160, 222 Refresh Window 99, 190 Region color 21 Region setting mode 67 Region sew 73 Region sew button 142 Region sew type 21 Region sewing attribute 93, 179 Release Text from - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 250
Contents Before Using Getting Started Design Center Layout & Editing Z ZigZag width 93 Zigzag width 178 Zoom mode 125 Zoom-in mode 59, 65, 72 Zooming in 126 Zooming In and Out 27 Zooming out 126 Zooming to the real size 126 Zoom-out mode 60, 66, 72 240 File Utility Programmable Stich Creator - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 251
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 - Brother International PE-DESIGN Ver.4 3 2 | Instructin Manual for PE-DESIGN Ver. - Page 252
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