Brother International PEDESIGN 8.0 Users Manual - English - Page 80

Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) The following example shows how the Manual Punch tools are used to draw a beard over image of the reindeer (Rudolph.bmp), which is used as a template. The template and finished pattern are provided in the following folder. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN8\ Sample\Layout & Editing\Manual Punch 1. Import the file Rudolph.bmp. c "Importing Image Data" on page 120. : This is used for semi-automatically creating straight block-type punching patterns. By semi-automatically tracing, points can be specified along the lines of a template. (Shortcut key: C ) : This is used for creating running-type punching patterns (line sewing). (Shortcut key: V ) : This is used for creating feed-type punching patterns (jump stitches). (Shortcut key: B ) c "Jump Stitch and Jump Stitch Trimming" on page 238 in the Instruction Manual (PDF format). While creating a manual punching pattern, you can switch between the various tools. This is very easy if the shortcut keys are used. 3. Click to start drawing a running-type pattern. → The Sewing Attributes bar appears. b Memo: If the semi-automatic block-type punch tool is used for drawing, an image must be imported to be used as a template. 2. Click on the Tool Box. → Five buttons appear: . : This is used for creating straight blocktype punching patterns (region sewing). (Shortcut key: Z ) : This is used for creating curved blocktype punching patterns (region sewing). (Shortcut key: X ) 4. Select Fill Stitch as the block sew type and SILVER as the punch color. b Memo: • The color and sew type can be also be changed after the pattern is created. c "Color" on page 95 and "Sew type" on page 96. • You can also use the settings in the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box. c "Specifying sewing attributes" on page 96. If you do not change these settings at this time, the current settings will be applied. However, you can modify the sewing attributes at any time. 78