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How To Use Manuals The following manuals are included with this software. Reference Guide Read this guide before using the software. This guide contains instructions and precautions necessary to begin using the software. The second half is filled with tutorials that use key features to create embroidery patterns as well as project examples. Instruction Manual This manual contains instruction on how to use the PE-DESIGN software. First, read "PE-DESIGN Software Key", "Starting Up/Exiting Application", "Comparison of Types of Data Created With PE-DESIGN 10", "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" and "Understanding Windows" to gain a general understanding of the basic software applications. Next, read "Basic Layout & Editing Operations". This chapter provides procedures for creating embroidery patterns as examples for performing basic Layout & Editing operations and transferring patterns to the embroidery machine. Follow the procedures to create actual embroidery patterns. The chapters dedicated to each application provide descriptions of the useful functions and the various settings. Each descriptive title allows you to easily find the information that you need. In the chapters containing tutorials, follow the procedures to practice the various operations. Afterward, read the detailed descriptions. Additional information is provided in the following chapters. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary. Support/Service: Provides warranty information for this product in addition to the procedure for updating the software. Supplement: Provides function introductions, details on the settings available in the [Options] dialog box and troubleshooting procedures in addition to tips and precautions to maximize the use of this software. Menus/Tools and Reference: Provides lists of sew types, sewing attributes and fonts in addition to the various commands. The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows® 8.1. If this software is used on an operating system other than Windows® 8.1, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly. ■ Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format) This manual is provided in a PDF format on the included "PE-DESIGN Software Key". The Instruction Manual is also installed during software installation. Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the [Start] screen to show the [All Apps] view, and then Click [Instruction Manual] under the title [PE-DESIGN 10] in the screen. (For Windows® 7 or Windows Vista® users: Click [All Programs], then [PE-DESIGN 10], then [Instruction Manual].) Otherwise, with any application other than Design Database, click With Design Database, click [Help], then [Instruction Manual]. , then [Instruction Manual]. b • Adobe® Reader® is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction Manual. • If Adobe® Reader® is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site (http://www.adobe.com/). 4

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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How To Use Manuals

The following manuals are included with this software.

Read this guide before using the software. This guide contains instructions and precautions necessary to

begin using the software. The second half is filled with tutorials that use key features to create embroidery

patterns as well as project examples.

This manual contains instruction on how to use the PE-DESIGN software.

First, read "PE-DESIGN Software Key", "Starting Up/Exiting Application", "Comparison of Types of Data

Created With PE-DESIGN 10", "Example of Importing Embroidery Data" and "Understanding Windows" to

gain a general understanding of the basic software applications.

Next, read "Basic Layout & Editing Operations". This chapter provides procedures for creating embroidery

patterns as examples for performing basic Layout & Editing operations and transferring patterns to the

embroidery machine. Follow the procedures to create actual embroidery patterns.

The chapters dedicated to each application provide descriptions of the useful functions and the various

settings. Each descriptive title allows you to easily find the information that you need. In the chapters

containing tutorials, follow the procedures to practice the various operations. Afterward, read the detailed

descriptions.

Additional information is provided in the following chapters. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary.

Support/Service: Provides warranty information for this product in addition to the procedure for updating the

software.

Supplement: Provides function introductions, details on the settings available in the

[Options]

dialog box and

troubleshooting procedures in addition to tips and precautions to maximize the use of this software.

Menus/Tools and Reference: Provides lists of sew types, sewing attributes and fonts in addition to the various

commands.

The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows

8.1. If this software is used on an operating

system other than Windows

8.1, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.

■

Opening the Instruction Manual (PDF format)

This manual is provided in a PDF format on the included "PE-DESIGN Software Key". The Instruction Manual

is also installed during software installation.

Click the down arrow in the bottom-left corner of the

[Start]

screen to show the

[All Apps]

view, and then Click

[Instruction Manual]

under the title

[PE-DESIGN 10]

in the screen. (For Windows

7 or Windows Vista

users: Click

[All Programs]

, then

[PE-DESIGN 10]

, then

[Instruction Manual]

Otherwise, with any application other than Design Database, click

, then

[Instruction Manual]

With Design Database, click

[Help]

, then

[Instruction Manual]

Reference Guide

Instruction Manual

• Adobe

Reader

is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction Manual.

•

If Adobe

Reader

is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe

Systems Incorporated Web site (http://www.adobe.com/).