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- Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 1
Personal Embroidery Design Software System 7Ver. Quick Reference Guide - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 2
NJ 08807-0911 USA declares that the product Product Name: Brother USB Writer Model Number: PE-DESIGN complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 3
read this Quick Reference Guide carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with your warranty. Please read before using this product For designing beautiful embroidery patterns • This system allows you to create a wide variety of embroidery patterns and supports a wider range of sewing - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 4
12 Using this Quick Reference Guide 23 Using the Instruction Manual 23 Sew Types 28 Getting Started 30 Starting Up/Exiting Applications 30 Understanding Windows and Using Tools 31 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function 36 Troubleshooting 46 2 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 5
the various functions of the software. Click on Help in the tool bar and then click on Instruction Manual. Basic Operation Starting up/Exiting Applications Understanding Windows and Using Tools Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Automatically Converting - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 6
You Can Do With This Software This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original embroidery. Easily turn illustrations, photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs. Automatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image Refer - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 7
Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)" in the Instruction Manual. Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns Manually You can combine embroidery patterns or apply stitching to drawings and text. In addition, you can design a wider variety of embroidery patterns by using the many sew types available - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 8
Version 7 ■ Stitch generation features • Added Line Sewing Type: Triple Stitch • Added Region Sewing Type: Random Walking Stitch (stippling-style stitch) • Variations of under sewing - Added new under sewing type to the Region Sewing Attributes - Under sewing can be set for zigzag stitching, manual - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 9
to be changed in the Sewing Setting Stage • New button to easily export a design from Sew Setting Stage to Layout & Editing • Allows up to 20 Undo/Redo and updates the newest version • Additional sample files for images and embroidery patterns Applications of the Software This package consists of - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 10
Center is used to manually create embroidery patterns from images using a four-stage procedure. The images may come from scanning a printed image or can be created with an application like Paint®. Design Center automatically detects outlines in the image and replaces them with broken lines that - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 11
Map Design Center Manually create embroidery patterns from image •file name: .pel, .pem Font Creator Create custom font patterns •file name: .pef Layout & Editing Digitizes Custom Lettering Combine different patterns into an embroidery design •file name: .pes Custom Designs Automatically - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 12
your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Version 7 (full version): USB card writer module CD-ROM Original card Quick Reference Guide Template Contains the software, Instruction Manual (HTML format) and Instruction Manual (PDF format). Version 7 upgrade for version 5 or 6: CD-ROM - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 13
when the unit is turned on, and flashes when the USB card writer module is communicating with the computer. Card slot Insert an original card/embroidery card here. Note: •Never remove an original card or unplug the USB cable while this indicator is flashing. USB connector Connect to the computer - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 14
to the Internet, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. • When upgrading from version 5.02 or later, skip STEP 2 and continue with STEP 3. • If the USB card writer module is not upgraded, it can only be used the limited number of times that the software can be used. In order to - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 15
Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Computer Operating system Processor Memory Hard disk free space Monitor Port Printer CD-ROM drive IBM-PC or compatible computer Windows® 2000, XP Pentium III - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 16
and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different. Memo: up, and the first dialog box appears. 3. Type in the full path to the installer, and then click OK to start up the you to select the folder ferent folder: where the software will be installed. 1. Click Browse. 2. In - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 17
completed, do not remove the CD-ROM from the computer's CD-ROM drive. Click Finish to restart the computer and complete the installation of the software. Memo: • If the following dialog box appears, it is not necessary to restart the computer. Click Finish to complete the installation of the - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 18
from version 5.02 or later, skip this section and continue with the procedure described in "[STEP 3] Upgrading the USB card writer module" on page 19. b Install the driver for the card writer module. ■ For Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 already installed and connected to the Internet: Select - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 19
Installation ■ For Windows® XP without Service Pack 2 installed and connected to the Internet: The installation of the driver is completed automatically (Steps b through c are not required.). ■ For Windows® XP not connected - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 20
To install the new driver for the USB card writer module, select Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...), and then click Next. ■ For Windows® 2000: Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and then click Next. Select CD-ROM drives, and then click Next. 18 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 21
writer for version 7. a Start up Layout & Editing. → The dialog box shown below appears. Note: • In order to upgrade the USB card writer module, you must be able to connect to the Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. To begin - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 22
The uppercase letters "I" and "O" are not used in the product ID. Type in the 15-digit product ID on the label attached to the CD-ROM case, and then click Next. → Next to access our server through the Internet and retrieve the upgrade key. Note: • If a firewall is being used, set it so that - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 23
the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used. Click Yes, and then download the latest version of the software from the Web site. Memo: • If the Always check Latest version when launching check box is selected, the software is checked at startup to determine - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 24
Programs. c In the dialog box that appeared, select this software, and then click Change/Remove. Technical Support Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to find the Technical Support in your area. Note: • On the above website - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 25
Using this Quick Reference Guide/Using the Instruction Manual Using this Quick Reference Guide This guide contains descriptions about the preparations necessary to begin using the software. Follow the instructions provided in this manual to complete the preparation and installation of the - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 26
Opening the Instruction Manual Note: •Before opening the Instruction Manual, make sure that the software has been installed on the computer. For details, refer to "Installation (Please read before Installing!)" on page 12. ■ From the Start menu a Click , point to All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 27
Using the Instruction Manual b Click Start Instruction Manual. The Instruction Manual appears. Operation buttons Buttons for operations, such as changing the page display and printing. Support menu Menu for providing help in using the manual or viewing the desired information. Main menu Click the - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 28
■ From the Help menu of the application As an example, the procedure for opening the Instruction Manual from Layout & Editing follows. a Click Help, then Instruction Manual. b Click Start Instruction Manual. 26 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 29
in the introduction page. Instruction Manual (PDF format) For a printer-friendly version of the Instruction Manual use the PDF file. This file would normally be available in the folder at the path C:\Program Files\Brother\PE-DESIGN Ver7\Manual on the drive where PE-DESIGN was installed. Memo: • Adobe - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 30
can create custom stitching. For details, refer to "Line sewing attributes" and "Region sewing attributes" (Layout & Editing and Design Center) of the Instruction Manual. ■ Line sew types Zigzag Stitch Running Stitch/Triple Stitch New! Motif Stitch E/V Stitch ■ Region sew types Satin Stitch - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 31
stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern. For details, refer to "Programmable fill stitch" and "Motif stitch" on " Line (or Region) sewing attributes" of the Instruction Manual. 29 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 32
Layout & Editing is used to automatically create embroidery patterns from images and to create embroidery patterns by combining drawn patterns and text. As an example, the Layout & Editing window is shown below. a Click , select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7. Select Layout & Editing to open - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 33
area, giving you an overview while you work on a detailed area. (For more details, refer to "Viewing Patterns in the Reference Window" of the Instruction Manual.) 8 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved and sewn. 9 Work area 10 Minimize button 11 Maximize button 12 Close - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 34
area, giving you an overview while you work on a detailed area. (For more details, refer to "Viewing patterns in the reference window" of the Instruction Manual.) 8 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved and sewn. 9 Work area 10 Minimize button 11 Maximize button 12 Close - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 35
Tool Box Used to select and create font pattern. 6 Status bar Provides helpful information. 7 Preview window Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. 8 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved. 9 Guidelines (fixed) The distance between the two guidelines becomes the height of - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 36
. (The bottom four buttons do not appear in Motif mode.) 5 Status bar Provides helpful information. 6 Preview window Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. 7 Design Page The actual part of the work area that can be saved. 8 Work area 9 Minimize button 10 Maximize button 11 Close button 34 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 37
list. 14 Card writing box display/non-display button Press when writing the design to an original card. Click this button to hide or display the writing list. 15 Contents pane Displays thumbnails of all embroidery patterns in the selected folder. 16 Minimize button 17 Maximize button 18 Close - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 38
import the image that will be converted into an embroidery pattern. For this example, we will use the tulip image (tulip.bmp) provided with this application. a Start up Layout & Editing. Click , then, select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7, then, Layout & Editing. → The Layout & Editing window - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 39
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) b Import the image. Click Image, then Input, then from File. Memo: • The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. • You can change the Design Page size by using the menu command Option- - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 40
→ The image appears in the work area. c Adjust the image size and position. Handles Status bar Drag the handle to adjust the selected image to the desired size. Memo: • The status bar shows the dimensions (width and height) of the image. • The shape of the pointer changes to , , , or , depend- ing - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 41
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Move the pointer over the selected image, and then drag the image to the desired position. Step 2: Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Next, the image will automatically be converted to an - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 42
Select Auto Punch, and then click Next. b Convert the image to an embroidery pattern. Check Result View tab to see the preview of the conversion, and then click Finish. 40 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 43
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The generated embroidery pattern is displayed. Step 3: Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the finished embroidery. Click Display, then Realistic Preview. 41 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 44
To return to the normal view, click Display, then Realistic Preview, or click , or press the key. Step 4: Saving the embroidery design Once the embroidery design is finished, you may want to save it in order to retrieve it later. Click File, then Save. 42 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 45
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name. Click Save. 43 - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 46
to an original card By writing a design to a media that can be used in your embroidery machine and transferring it to your embroidery machine, you can actually sew the design. For this example, we will transfer the design to an original card. Memo: • You can also use Floppy Disks, Compact Flash - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 47
Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The following message appears. Note: • Before using the original card, make sure that the designs on the card are no longer needed or make sure to store them on your hard drive or other storage media. Click OK. → - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 48
authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Problem Estimated Cause Solution Page An operation not described in the instal- lation procedure was performed. (For exam- Follow the instructions and corple, Cancel was clicked rectly perform the procedure. 12 The software is not installed - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 49
Troubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause Solution When trying to upgrade from an older version, the message "Cannot connect to the Internet." or "The server could not be connected to. Wait a while, and then try connecting again." appeared and the USB card writer module could not be upgraded. The - Brother International PEDESIGN 7.0 | Quick Reference Guide - English - Page 50
on duplications You may not duplicate this product, except for backup purposes. 4) Limitations on modifications You may not modify or disassemble this product in any way. 5) Limitations on transfer This software may not be transferred to or used in any other way by a third party. 6) Warranty
Personal Embroidery Design Software System
Ver.
7
Quick Reference Guide