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Transferring Data Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer Embroidery designs can be embroidered by transferring the embroidery data from the computer to one or more embroidery machines compatible with the Link function. These embroidery designs are embroidered after the data is sent from the computer to the embroidery machine in the same way that a document is printed after the data is sent from a computer to a printer. a • The Link function can be used only with embroidery machines compatible with the function; it cannot be used with other machines. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. • The Link function cannot be used with the following embroidery designs.  Size exceeds the area that can be embroidered with the machine  Embroidery designs in a Design Page of a custom size or for the jumbo frame  Patterns for the 240 × 360 mm hoop • Up to four embroidery machines can be connected using the Link function. 1 Create an embroidery design in [Layout & Editing]. 2 Set the embroidery machine in Link mode. • Turn on the Link function of the embroidery machine, and then turn off the machine. a For details on setting the machine in Link mode, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. a • For details on connecting the machines to the computer, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine. • If the machine is positioned far from the computer, we recommend you to use a selfpowered USB hub. Do not use USB extension cables or repeater cables. • Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the machine is turned on. • Select [Power Options] in [Control Panel], and then set both [System standby] and [System hibernates] to [Never]. b One or more embroidery machines can be connected to PC by using the Link function. 4 Click the [Home] tab. 3 Use the USB cable included with the embroidery machine to connect the machine to the computer. • Turn on the embroidery machine. 204

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
How To Use Manuals	5
Support/Service	6
Technical Support	6
Online Registration	6
Checking for the Latest Version of the Program	7
PE-DESIGN Software Key	8
Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN 10	9
Starting Up/Exiting Applications	10
Starting Up the Application	10
Exiting the Application	10
About the Startup Wizard	11
Understanding Windows	12
Layout & Editing Window	12
Example of Importing Embroidery Data	14
Basic Software Settings	15
Specifying the Design Page Settings	15
Using Fabric Selector	18
Specifying Basic Display Settings	19
Basic Layout & Editing Operations	23
Tutorial 1: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design	24
Editing Embroidery Designs	32
Specifying Thread Colors and Sew Types for Lines and Regions	47
Drawing Shapes	61
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns	67
Editing a Stitch Pattern	72
Checking Embroidery Patterns	78
Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs	91
Saving and Printing	96
Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text	101
Tutorial 2: Using Templates	102
Template Feature	105
Tutorial 3: Entering text	106
Advanced Operations for Entering Text	107
Tutorial 4: Monograms	121
Advanced Operations for Entering Monograms	124
Tutorial 5: Creating Name Drop	125
Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text)	128
Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images	131
Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design	132
Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch	133
Auto Punch Features	135
Tutorial 6-2: Cross Stitch	136
Cross Stitch Features	138
Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 1	140
Photo Stitch 1 Features	143
Tutorial 6-4: Photo Stitch 2	145
Photo Stitch 2 Features	147
Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations	148
Importing Image Data	151
Changing the Image Settings	153
Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch	155
Operations for Specific Applications	161
Tutorial 8-1: Creating Appliqués	162
Tutorial 8-2: Creating Embroidered Patches	167
Tutorial 8-3: Creating a Cutwork Pattern Filled with Net Stitching	170
On Using the Cutwork Functions	174
Tutorial 9-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs	178
Tutorial 9-2: Creating Design for Multi- Position Hoops	184
Tutorial 9-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame	189
Specifying/Saving Custom Sewing Attributes	193
Using Manual Punch Tool	198
Transferring Data	201
Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines	202
Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer	205
Design Center	211
Basic Design Center Operations	212
Design Center Window	222
Original Image Stage	223
Line Image Stage	225
Figure Handle Stage	227
Sew Setting Stage	232
Design Database	241
Design Database Window	242
Starting Up Design Database	243
Organizing Embroidery Designs	244
Opening Embroidery Designs	246
Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines	247
Searching for an Embroidery Design	252
Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different Formats	253
Checking Embroidery Designs	254
Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Designs	256
Programmable Stitch Creator	259
Basic Programmable Stitch Creator Operations	260
Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern	261
Editing a Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode	265
Creating Motif Stitch Pattern	267
Editing a Pattern in Motif Mode	270
Programmable Stitch Creator Window	271
Opening a Template	272
Preview Window	273
Saving Patterns	273
Changing the Settings	274
Font Creator	275
Basic Font Creator Operations	276
Font Creator Window	283
Opening a File	285
Selecting a Character and Preparing the Template	286
Creating a Font Character Pattern	288
Editing the Points of a Font Character Pattern	289
Checking the Created Font Patterns	290
Saving Font Character Patterns	292
Changing the Settings	293
Supplement	295
For Basic Operations	296
On Settings	298
Changing Various Settings	299
For Making an Effective Use of This Application	304
Menus/Tools and Reference	307
Layout & Editing	308
Design Center	313
Design Database	316
Programmable Stitch Creator	318
Font Creator	319
Sewing Attributes	321
Font List	341
Troubleshooting	345
New Features of PE-DESIGN 10	347

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Transferring Data

Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer

Using the Link Function to Embroider

From the Computer

Embroidery designs can be embroidered by transferring the embroidery data from the

computer to one or more embroidery machines compatible with the Link function. These

embroidery designs are embroidered after the data is sent from the computer to the

embroidery machine in the same way that a document is printed after the data is sent from

a computer to a printer.

Create an embroidery design in

[Layout &

Editing]

Set the embroidery machine in Link mode.

•

Turn on the Link function of the embroidery

machine, and then turn off the machine.

Use the USB cable included with the

embroidery machine to connect the machine

to the computer.

•

Turn on the embroidery machine.

Click the

[Home]

tab.

•

The Link function can be used only with

embroidery machines compatible with the

function; it cannot be used with other machines.

For details, refer to the Operation Manual

provided with your embroidery machine.

•

The Link function cannot be used with the

following embroidery designs.



Size exceeds the area that can be

embroidered with the machine



Embroidery designs in a Design Page of a

custom size or for the jumbo frame



Patterns for the 240 × 360 mm hoop

•

Up to four embroidery machines can be

connected using the Link function.

For details on setting the machine in Link mode,

refer to the Operation Manual provided with your

embroidery machine.

•

For details on connecting the machines to the

computer, refer to the Operation Manual

provided with your embroidery machine.

•

If the machine is positioned far from the

computer, we recommend you to use a self-

powered USB hub. Do not use USB extension

cables or repeater cables.

•

Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable

while the machine is turned on.

• Select

[Power Options]

[Control Panel]

, and

then set both

[System standby]

and

[System

hibernates]

[Never]

One or more embroidery machines can be

connected to PC by using the Link function.