Brother PE-DESIGN PLUS User Manual

Operation ManualPERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEMPlease visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get productsupport and answers

8Before Use8. Click Finish to complete the installation of the software.Checking for the Latest Version of the ProgramClick in PE-DESIGN PLUS, then

9Before UseBefore UseTechnical SupportContact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to

10Creating Embroidery PatternsGetting StartedStarting Up ApplicationStarting up PE-DESIGN PLUSClick , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then

11Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns From Photos (Photo Stitch 1)The sample file for this tutorial c

12Creating Embroidery Patterns3. Click 1, then 2, then 3.c“Image To Stitch Wizard” on page 30 4. Click 1 to select the circle mask, and then click Nex

13Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns8. Select one of the candidates (1) and click OK. This preview changes to the selected imag

14Creating Embroidery PatternsStep 3 Adding text and setting character spacing1. Click , then .2. Click below the girl in the Design Page. A vertical

15Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns2. Move the pointer over , or , and then, while holding down the left mouse button, drag

16Creating Embroidery Patterns5. Move the pointer over the rotation handle (1), and then, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to

17Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns3. Click OK.4. When the writing is finished, the following message appears. Click OK.c“Trans

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18Creating Embroidery PatternsSavingOverwritingClick 1, then 2.Saving with a new name1. Click 1, then 2.2. Select the drive and the folder, and then t

19Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns2. Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name.3. Select a format (.dst,

20Creating Embroidery Patterns(1) Sewing Option(2) Color OptionDetailSelecting a setting closer to Fine creates more details in the pattern and increa

21Creating Embroidery PatternsImage To StitchPhoto Stitch 2We will create an embroidery pattern with Photo Stitch 2 in a method different than that us

22Creating Embroidery PatternsStep 3 Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position1. Click 1 to select the circle mask.Drag handle 2 to a

23Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns Photo Stitch 2 Parameters dialog boxWith Color:With Mono:Specify the desired settings unde

24Creating Embroidery PatternsAuto PunchIn this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern fro

25Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns2. 1 indicates the Design Page. Drag the image to adjust its output location and size.Click

26Creating Embroidery Patterns(4) Create LinesClick this button to display the Select Regions dialog box, where the areas to be converted to lines can

27Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery PatternsCross StitchCross Stitch embroidery patterns can be created from images.Step 1 Starting the

1Read the following before opening the CD-ROM packageThank you for purchasing this software. Before opening the CD-ROM package for this software, care

28Creating Embroidery Patterns4. Click Next.In this dialog box, the cross size and the number of colors can be specified. For this example, we will us

29Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns Edit Cross Stitch dialog boxClick a button in (1) to select the type of stitch, select a t

30Creating Embroidery PatternsCommon dialog boxes Image To Stitch WizardWhen a conversion method is selected, a dialog box for selecting an image app

31Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns(3) If Auto Generate was clicked, is selected and an outline of mask was automatically det

32Entering TextEntering TextThis section describes the procedures for entering text and arranging it in the Transform style with a fan shape.The sampl

33Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery Patterns4. Press the key. The text appears in the Design Page.Step 2Transforming text1. Click the

34Creating Embroidery Patterns :Adjusts the radius of the circle.Step 3 Specifying character spacingSets the spacing between all characters.1. Click t

35Creating Embroidery PatternsCreating Embroidery PatternsAdvanced Operations for Entering TextEditing entered text1. First, select the Select tool. C

36Creating Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery attributes for textWhen text is selected, settings can be specified for the following.The Color pane allows y

37Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging E mbroidery Design sArranging Embroidery DesignsEditing Embroidery DesignsSelecting patterns1. First, select t

2Congratulations on choosing our product!Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure s

38Arranging Embroidery DesignsScaling patterns1. Select the pattern(s).2. Drag the handle to adjust the selected pattern(s) to the desired size.Rotati

39Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsFlipping patterns horizontally or verticallySelect the pattern(s), and then click , then .G

40Arranging Embroidery DesignsChecking Embroidery PatternsZoomingClick , then , then 1. : Zooms In : Zooms Out : Zooms to Actual Size : Fit select

41Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsChanging the display of the embroidery designClick , then . Solid View Stitch ViewYou can

42Arranging Embroidery DesignsChecking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator1. Click 1, then 2.2. Click the buttons to view a simulation of the stit

43Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsChecking and Editing the Sewing OrderClick , then . Selecting a pattern1. Click a frame con

44Arranging Embroidery Designs Editing the sewing orderThe sewing order can be changed by selecting the frame containing the pattern, then dragging t

45Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsApplying Sewing Attributes to Lines and RegionsSetting the sew typeThe Sewing Attributes pan

46Arranging Embroidery DesignsSpecifying sewing attributes1. Select an embroidery pattern or the Text tool.2. Click the Sewing Attributes tab.(1) Clic

47Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsSetting the thread colorThe Color pane allows you to set the thread color. ColorClick the C

3Table of ContentsBefore Use...4Before Use ... 4Introduction...

48Arranging Embroidery DesignsOpening/Importing Embroidery DesignsCreating a new embroidery designClick 1, then 2.Opening a PE-DESIGN PLUS file1. Clic

49Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsImporting embroidery designs From Design Library1. Click , then , then .2. From the Categor

50Arranging Embroidery Designs3. Select a folder, and then click OK.4. From the File Type box, select a file name extension to display the correspondi

51Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsChecking embroidery design informationClick 1, then 2.You can enter comments and information

52Arranging Embroidery DesignsTransferring Embroidery Designs to MachinesThe procedures for transferring the created embroidery pattern to an embroide

53Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsTransferring to a machine by using USB mediaDesigns can be transferred to an embroidery mach

54Arranging Embroidery DesignsPrintingSpecifying print settingsBefore printing, you may need to change the print settings for the embroidery design fi

55Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsChecking a print imageYou can preview the contents of the Design Page before printing.1. Cli

56Arranging Embroidery DesignsSpecifying the Design Page Size and ColorThe color and size of the Design Page can be changed. You can select a Design P

57Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery DesignsChanging Application SettingsChanging the grid settingsA grid of dotted lines or solid lines

4Before UseBefore UseIntroductionPackage ContentsCheck that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your authoriz

58Arranging Embroidery DesignsEditing user thread color listsIf you have a list of thread colors that are frequently used, they can be saved in a user

59Arranging Embroidery DesignsArranging Embroidery Designs Adding a new item1. Click New Item (4).2. To create a new color, click Mix.3. Specify the

60Arranging Embroidery Designs Changing the order of items1. From the list for the user thread chart (8), select the item to be moved.2. Click Up or

61SupplementSupplementUnderstanding WindowsPE-DESIGN PLUS Window1 Application buttonClick to display a menu containing commands for file operations, s

62SupplementCustomizing the window Quick Access Toolbar/RibbonA menu appears when 1 in the Quick Access Toolbar is clicked.Click (A) to move the Quic

63SupplementSupplement Color/Sewing Attributes/Text Attributes pane, Sewing Order pane and Stitch Simulator paneFloatingEach tab or the entire pane c

64Supplement Quick Access Toolbar1. Click Customize.2. Repeat the following operations until the desired commands are displayed.(1) Choose commands f

65SupplementSupplementMenusApplication button menuRibbon menu tabs Home tabMenu ReferenceNewp. 48Openp. 48Savep. 18Save Asp. 18Design Propertyp. 51Pr

66Supplement View tabNo. Menu Reference No. Menu Reference(1)Solid Viewp. 41(2)Text Attributesp. 32, p. 35Stitch Viewp. 41Color Palettep. 47Realistic

67SupplementTips and TechniquesSewing DirectionIn order to limit pulling or puckering, select a stitch direction perpendicular to the larger edge of t

5Before UseBefore UseInstallationPlease Read Before Installation● Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirem

68ReferenceSewing AttributesThe sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the

69SupplementSupplementRegion sew types Region sewing attributesThe available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.Satin stitch/Fill s

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72PES-WriterWriting Multiple Embroidery Files to an Original CardStarting up PES-WriterClick , then All Programs, then PE-DESIGN PLUS, and then click

73SupplementSupplement4. Select an embroidery pattern from the available patterns list (1), and then click 2 to add the pattern to the selected patter

74SupplementExiting applicationClick in the upper-right corner of the window, or click File then Exit from the menu bar.Selecting system units1. Cli

75SupplementTroubleshootingIf a problem occurs, click Customer Support on the menu of PE-DESIGN PLUS to visit the following Web site, where you can

76IndexAaccess key ... 63Application button ...

77IndexP.pen files ...72.pes files ...

6Before UseInstalling the SoftwareThis section describes how to install the application software.1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into the computer'

Operation ManualPERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEMPlease visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get productsupport and answers

7Before UseBefore Use2. Click Run setup.exe. The User Account Control dialog box appears.3. Click Yes. After a short while, the following dialog box