Brother PE-DESIGN 8 User Manual

Instruction Manual

8Basic Operation MapThis package consists of five applications.Create Embroidery Patterns Using All Four ApplicationsThe main application (Layout &

98Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Line sewing attributesThe available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.Zigzag

99Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Motif stitchSelect a pattern for the motif sti

100Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)E/V stitchSelect the E stitch or the V stitch.E Stitch1 IntervalSpecify the distance between str

101Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Region sewing attributesThe available attri

102Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)DirectionSpecify the sewing direction course.This cannot be specified for text and manual punchi

103Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Fill stitchProgrammable fill stitchUnder sewi

104Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Programmable fillSelect a pattern for the programmable fill stitch.Click to display the Browse

105Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Piping stitchStitching is created to run thro

106Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Motif stitchMotifSelect the pattern to be used for the motif stitch.Pattern1 only: Only pattern

107Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Cross stitchConcentric circle stitch, radial

9New Features of Version 8 Stitch Generation Features● A motif pattern can be applied to the stippling stitch.● The underlay stitching function has b

108Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Stippling stitchManual punchIf Satin Stitch, Fill Stitch or Prog. Fill Stitch is selected as the

109Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Region sewing attributesNotes on programmab

110Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Deleting a group of settings from the list1. In the Load/Save Default Settings dialog box, sel

111Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Deleting a chart1. From the User Thread Cha

112Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Adding a new item1. Click New Item.2. To create a new color, click Mix.→ A dialog box similar

113Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Editing an itemAn item registered in the li

114Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Editing RegionsApplying and editing StampsStamps can be applied to regions of objects drawn with

115Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Editing a stamp1. Click on the Tool Box.→

116Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)5. Move the sliders to adjust the density of the gradation pattern.6. To blend two colors, selec

117Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Checking and Editing the Sewing Order/LockThe

10Design Center● An eraser tool has been added to the Tool Box in the Line Image Stage.● The maximum setting for Thinning Process when converting a li

118Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Editing the sewing orderThe sewing order can be changed by selecting the frame containing the pa

119Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Changing sewing attributesThe sew type for th

120Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Importing Image DataAn imported image is needed to create an embroidery pattern, a template for

121Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)→ When the image transfer between the scanner

122Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Importing image data from the clipboardImage data can be imported into the Design Page from the

123Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Changing the Image SettingsChanging the displ

124Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Saving the image dataThe image can be saved as a file or outputted to the Clipboard. Saving as

125Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Automatically Converting an Image to an Embro

126Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Automatically converting an image to an embroidery pattern (Auto Punch)A tutorial describing bas

127Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)6. After selecting the desired settings, clic

11Table of ContentsInstruction Manual (Basic)New Features of Version 8...9Table of Contents...

128Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Pattern edited with the round maskPattern edited with the adjustable mask3. In the Select Mask d

129Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)7. In the Photo Stitch 1 Parameters dialog bo

130Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) If Photo Stitch 1 (Mono) is selectedThe basic operations for this function are the same as thos

131Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Sewing OptionColor OptionDetailSpecifies how

132Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) If Photo Stitch 2 (Color) is selected1. From the list at the left side of the dialog box, sele

133Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) If Photo Stitch 2 (Mono) is selected1. From

134Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Color OptionAutomatically converting an image to a cross stitch pattern (Cross Stitch)A tutorial

135Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)3. Specify the settings for creating the embr

136Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) If Cross Stitch (Sepia) is selected1. Adjust the brightness and contrast of the image.The top

137Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Creating appliqués (Applique Wizard)The Appli

12Table of ContentsInstruction Manual (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)... 171Entering Monograms ...

138Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Saving and PrintingSaving OverwritingOnce the image or design has been saved, changes can easil

139Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Writing an embroidery design to an original

140Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)3. Click OK.→ The message “Now transmitting” appears while the current embroidery design is tran

141Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)c“Specifying the Design Page Size and Color”

142Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Print optionPrint image: Select this check box to print the image imported into the Design Page

143Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Checking the print imageYou can preview the

144Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)

145Basic Design Center OperationsBasic Design Center OperationsCreating an Embroidery Design From an ImageDesign Center is used to create an embroider

146Basic Design Center OperationsStep 1Original Image StageWe will import an image and convert it to a line image.Click , and then select All Program

147Basic Design Center OperationsBasic Design Center OperationsStep 2 Line Image StageIn Line Image Stage, lines can be easily edited.Lines can be dra

13How To Use ManualsThe following manuals are included with this software.Installation GuideThis guide contains descriptions about the preparations ne

148Basic Design Center OperationsStep 3 Figure Handle StagePoints in the figure handle image can be moved, added or deleted to change the design.Sewin

149Basic Design Center OperationsBasic Design Center Operations Reshaping outlinesClick on the Tool Box.Click an outline.→ The selected line appear

150Basic Design Center OperationsWhile holding down the key, drag theselected point to the other point that you wantto connect to it.→ The shape of

151Basic Design Center OperationsBasic Design Center OperationsFor Click .Click the desired color.Click in a sew type selector, and then selectthe des

152Basic Design Center Operations Importing into Layout & EditingThe embroidery pattern created in Design Center can be imported into Layout &

153Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Design Center Win

154Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Original Image StageUsing the wizardThis wizard provides a step-by-step guide for

155Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Opening an imageW

156Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Line Image StageAfter opening the image, continue to the Line Image Stage, where t

157Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)4. Click OK.Drawi

14Support/ServiceContact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to find the technical Su

158Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Figure Handle StageAfter creating the outline, which is simply a collection of dot

159Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)5. Click OK.Chang

160Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Drawing a new figure handle image freehandAn empty Design Page can be created in o

161Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Drawing a broken

162Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center) ZoomingThe Reference Window can be switched to display either the entire Design

163Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Sew Setting Stage

164Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center) Line sewing1. Click or on the Tool Box.2. If necessary, change the color and

165Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center) Region sew /

166Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Beginner mode:Expert mode: :Click to return to the default setting.To Expert mode/

167Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center) Creating a grad

15TutorialTutorialThis section describes the operations of Layout & Editing through the procedures for making embroidery patterns. First, follow t

168Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Preventing overlapping stitching of regions (hole sewing)By specifying hole sewing

169Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)Manually Creating Embroidery Patterns From Images (Design Center)3. To view the se

170About the Instruction Manual (PDF Format)For details on Design Database, Programmable Stitch Creator and Font Creator, refer to the Instruction Man

171Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)Entering MonogramsUsing the monogram function, ornamented characters arranged in a decorative pattern can be

172Tutorial (Advanced)Click a decorative pattern to select it, and thenclick Select.Click OK.→ The monogram is displayed in the Design Page with the s

173Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)To select a single character, click the point forthe character that you want to select.Click .Clicking a colo

174Tutorial (Advanced)Creating AppliquésThe Applique Wizard provides instructions for easily creating appliqués.This procedure will go through each st

175Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)The Applique Position, (guideline for attachingthe appliqué piece) is set to be sewn automatically.Under Tac

176Tutorial (Advanced)Creating Split Embroidery DesignsLayout & Editing has a function for creating split embroidery designs when the embroidery p

177Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)Step 2 Creating the embroidery designFor this example, we will use one of the lace embroidery patterns provid

16TutorialStep 1Starting up Layout & EditingClick , and then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN 8, then PE-DESIGN 8 (Layout & Editing).Step

178Tutorial (Advanced)Step 4 Attaching stabilizer to the fabricStabilizer must always be used when embroidering to stabilize the fabric. There are man

179Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)Place the template on the fabric, and markpoints A, B, C and D.To mark an area to the right of the previously

180Tutorial (Advanced)Keeping the reference lines on the embroiderysheet aligned with the reference lines for thefirst pattern section, place the fabr

181Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)Continue hooping the fabric and embroideringuntil the entire embroidery design is sewn.b Memo:When an embroid

182Tutorial (Advanced)Creating Design for Multi-Position HoopsThis program enables you to create multi-position design that you can stitch in any mult

183Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced)Step 2 Creating the designThe Design Page appears on the screen asshown below.Create the design, making sure

184Tutorial (Advanced)Click Sew, then Optimize hoop change.Step 4 Checking the patternClick Option, then Design Property.→ At the same time that the D

185Tutorial (Advanced)Tutorial (Advanced) Saving the designThe entire design is saved as a single file (.pes). Writing the design to an original car

186Tutorial (Advanced) Printing a Design Page for a multi-position hoopIf a Design Page for a multi-position hoop is selected, a complete image of th

187Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Design Database Window1 ToolbarProvides shortcu

17TutorialTutorialTo adjust the positions of the embroiderypatterns, click the pattern to be moved, andthen position the pointer over the pattern.When

188Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Checking Embroidery DesignsPreviewing filesA preview of the embroidery design can be displayed.To

189Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Opening Embroidery DesignsOpening files with La

190Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Organizing Embroidery DesignsYou can move your embroidery designs to different folders in order t

191Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)1. In the folder pane, select the folder contai

192Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Searching for an Embroidery DesignThe Search function allows you to quickly search for the desire

193Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different

194Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Writing Embroidery Design Files to an Original CardSelected files can be written to original card

195Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)7. Continue until all embroidery designs that y

196Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery DesignsPrintingImages of all embroidery designs in the selecte

197Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)Outputting as a CSV fileA .csv file containing

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18TutorialcFor details on saving embroidery patterns, refer to “Saving the embroidery design” on page 22.a Note:Precautions for using the card writer

198Managing Embroidery Design Files (Design Database)

199Basic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsBasic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsProgrammable Stitch Creator allows you to create and edit f

200Basic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsStep 1 Opening a fill/stamp stitch patternFirst, we will open the fill/stamp stitch pattern to be edite

201Basic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsBasic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsStep 3Applying embossing/engraving effects to the fill/stam

202Basic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsStep 5Using the edited fill/stamp stitch patterns in Layout & EditingStart up Layout & Editing.

203Basic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsBasic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsCreating Motif Stitch PatternNow, we will create a new moti

204Basic Programmable Stitch Creator OperationsStep 3 Saving the created motif stitch patternThe created pattern can be saved. Motif stitch patterns a

205Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)This section provides det

206Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Opening a Pattern FileA previously saved pattern file can be opened to be edited.Toolb

207Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating a New PatternYou

19TutorialTutorial2. Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery DesignAn embroidery pattern can be created from a digital camera photo, a sca

208Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Viewing the Pattern While Creating ItYou can display the Preview window to view a repe

209Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Editing a Pattern in Fill

210Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)2. Click the broken line.→ The points in the broken line appear as small white squares

211Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Embossing/Engrav

212Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating a Pattern in Motif ModeIn Motif mode, patterns are created by inserting point

213Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Editing a Pattern in Moti

214Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Saving PatternsOverwritingOnce the pattern has been saved, changes can easily be saved

215Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)Changing the SettingsChan

216Creating Custom Stitch Patterns (Programmable Stitch Creator)

217Basic Font Creator OperationsBasic Font Creator OperationsFont Creator Window1 ToolbarProvides shortcuts for the menu commands.2 Select Character b

20TutorialAuto Punch FunctionStep 1 Importing image data into Layout & EditingFirst, we need to import the image that will be converted into an em

218Basic Font Creator OperationsThe Design Page guidelinesThe standard guidelines for creating fonts are shown in the Design Pages. The contents of ea

219Basic Font Creator OperationsBasic Font Creator OperationsManually Creating Custom FontWith Font Creator, custom font characters that can be used i

220Basic Font Creator OperationsStep 2 Creating a font character patternSelect the character to be created.Click the Select character button, and then

221Basic Font Creator OperationsBasic Font Creator OperationsClick , then .And then click points 8 through 10.Click , then .Click , then .And then cli

222Basic Font Creator OperationsAdjust the character size and position in thesame way that “T” was adjusted.Drag the triangle icons to move the blue r

223Basic Font Creator OperationsBasic Font Creator OperationsClick , then .And then click points 30 though 34.Click , then .Next, click points 35 thou

224Basic Font Creator OperationsStep 5Creating an embroidery pattern using the created font charactersThe created font characters can be used in Layou

225Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)This section provides detailed descriptions on the various operations, sett

226Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Selecting a Character and Preparing the TemplateSelecting the character to be createdThe character to be create

227Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)5. When the settings can be applied, click OK.Opening an image in the backg

21TutorialTutorialSelect the sample file penguin.bmp, and thenclick Open, or double-click the file’s icon.→ The image appears in the work area.Drag th

228Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)• While working on a character in a font, the same TrueType font appears until a different template is selected

229Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating a Font Character PatternCreating patterns using the Manual Punch t

230Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Editing Font Character PatternsSelecting patterns1. Click on the Tool Box. 2. Click the pattern.→ Handles app

231Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Editing the Points of a Font Character PatternEditing points and reshaping

232Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Checking the Created Font PatternsThe sewing order and preview of the font character patterns and the list of c

233Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Checking the list of created charactersA list of characters included in the

234Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Saving Font Character PatternsOverwritingThe font character pattern being edited is overwritten when saving any

235Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Changing the SettingsChanging the drawing modeThere are two drawing modes i

236Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)Changing the grid settingsThe line spacing in the grid displayed in the work area can be adjusted.1. Click Disp

237Tips and TechniquesTips and TechniquesEnlarging/Reducing Stitch PatternsImported stitch patterns can be enlarged or reduced in Layout & Editing

22TutorialCheck the Result View of the conversion, andthen click Finish.→ The generated embroidery pattern is displayed.Step 3 Displaying a preview of

238Tips and TechniquesSewing Wide Areas• For best sewing results, set Under sewing to On when sewing wide regions.cFor more details, refer to “Under s

239Tips and TechniquesTips and TechniquesFonts Suitable for Embroidering When sewing small fontsFor best results when embroidering designs containing

240Tips and TechniquesCreating Outlined Characters (Using Text Converted to Outline Object)Outlined characters within a shape can be created by applyi

241Tips and TechniquesTips and TechniquesConverting Characters (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc) to Embroidery PatternsEmbroidery patterns can be creat

242Tips and Techniques

243Menus/ToolsMenus/ToolsLayout & EditingList of tool box buttonsList of menus File menuTool Box Purpose Reference Tool Box Purpose ReferenceSets

244Menus/Tools Edit menuExportExports the design shown in the Design Page as a file of a different format (.dst, .exp, .pcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, .jef,

245Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Image menuMirrorHorizontalFlips the selected pattern(s) up/down.Ctrl + Hp. 54Vertical Flips the selected pattern(s) left/ri

246Menus/Tools Text menu Sew menuImage to Stitch WizardGives step-by-step instruction for creating embroidery pattern from image data.p. 125Display

247Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Display menuConvert to Stitches Converts a shape pattern to a stitch pattern.p. 62Applique WizardProvides step-by-step inst

23TutorialTutorialSelect the drive and the folder, and then typein the file name.Click Save.cFor details on transferring designs to original cards, re

248Menus/Tools Option menu Help menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceDesign CenterStarts up Design Center and displays its window up front

249Menus/ToolsMenus/ToolsDesign CenterList of tool box buttons Line Image Stage Figure Handle StageTool Box Purpose Reference Tool Box Purpose Refer

250Menus/Tools Sew Setting StageList of menus File menuTool Box Purpose Reference Tool Box Purpose ReferenceSets the pointer in region sewing mode.p

251Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Edit menu Sew menuMenuToolbarPurpose Shortcut key ReferenceUndo Undoes the last operation.Ctrl + ZRedo Cancels the effect

252Menus/Tools Display menu Option menuMenuToolbarPurpose Shortcut key ReferenceGrid SetupAllows you to set up the grid, to switch it on or off, and

253Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Stage menu Help menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceTo Original Image Moves back to the Original Image Stage.p.

254Menus/ToolsDesign DatabaseList of menus File menu Edit menuMenuToolbarPurpose Shortcut key ReferenceOpen in Layout & EditingOpens the embroid

255Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Display menu Option menu Help menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceLarge ThumbnailsLists the embroidery design

256Menus/ToolsProgrammable Stitch CreatorList of tool box buttonsList of menus File menu Mode menuTool Box Purpose Reference Tool Box Purpose Refere

257Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Edit menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceUndo Undoes the last operation.Ctrl + ZRedo Cancels the effect of the l

24TutorialPhoto Stitch FunctionBy using the Photo Stitch function, embroidery patterns can be created from photos. The following two conversion method

258Menus/Tools Display menu Help menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceGridWide Displays the grid interval of 1/8 of a work area’s edge.p.

259Menus/ToolsMenus/ToolsFont CreatorList of tool box buttonsList of menus File menuTool Box Purpose Reference Tool Box Purpose ReferenceSets the poi

260Menus/Tools Edit menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceUndo Undoes the last operation.Ctrl + ZRedo Cancels the effect of the last Undo.Ct

261Menus/ToolsMenus/Tools Sew menu Display menu Help menuMenu Toolbar Purpose Shortcut key ReferenceSewing OrderAllows you to check and change the

262TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs, click Help, then Customer Support in the menu to visit the following Web site, where you can find causes and so

263IndexAaligningembroidery patterns ...53Appliqué ...95,

264IndexFFan ... 71Figure Handle stageTool Box buttons ...

265IndexOOnline Registration ... 14opening.pem files ...

266Indexstamp attributes ... 114stamps ...

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25TutorialTutorialClick Photo Stitch 1, then Color, and thenclick Next.Click Auto Generate.→ With a single-colored background, as in this example, cl

26TutorialClick Select from Candidates.→ There are six patterns with different brightness and contrasts based on the original image.Select one of the

27TutorialTutorialCross Stitch FunctionCross Stitch embroidery patterns can be created from images. For example, clip art image can be used.Step 1 Imp

1Congratulations on choosing our product!Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure s

28TutorialClick Finish.In this dialog box, stitches can be added, deleted or edited, and colors and the number of times each stitch is sewn can be spe

29TutorialTutorial3. Drawing Shapes to Create an Embroidery DesignThis section will describe how to draw various shapes and combine them to create an

30Tutorial(4) Click in the Line sew type selector, and then click Zigzag Stitch.(5) Click the start point 1, and then double-click the end point 2.Dra

31TutorialTutorialFlip the duplicated leaf horizontally.(1) Right-click the duplicated leaf.(2) Click Mirror, then Vertical.Drag the duplicated leaf t

32TutorialSelect the patterns where hole sewing is to beapplied.(1) Click .(2) Click the yellow circle, then while holding down the key, click the f

33TutorialTutorial(3) Drag the Density slider to specify 5.0 line/mm.(4) Drag the red arrow in Direction area to 90 degrees.(5) Click in the Program

34TutorialStep 5Editing points and modifying shapesNow, we will delete one corner from the pentagon to create a flowerpot.Draw the flowerpot.Drag the

35Tutoria lTutorial4. Entering TextIn this example, we will create an embroidery pattern for text.From Layout & Editing, various embroidery patter

36TutorialDrag the pointer in the Design Page, as shownin the illustration.Step 2Entering textClick , then .Click the Design Page.From the keyboard, t

37TutorialTutorialClick OK.→ The text is arranged along the circle.This completes the pattern.cFor details on saving embroidery patterns, refer to “Sa

2Turn Any Design Into Original Embroidery With PE-DESIGN Layout ready-made designs(☞p. 15) Large-sized patterns (☞p. 176 in the Instruction Manual (

38Tutorial5. Combining Embroidery PatternsIn this example, we will create an original embroidery pattern by combining an embroidery pattern created fr

39TutorialTutorialClick Finish.→ An embroidery pattern of the tulip is created.Step 2 Adding text and adjusting character spacingClick , then . Clic

40TutorialStep 3 Adding an oval and adjusting the textClick , then .Turn off line and region sewing.c“Drawing a circle” on page 35.Draw an oval and ad

41TutorialTutorialStep 4 Importing and rotating an embroidery patternNow, we will import the embroidery pattern for the butterfly, and then adjust its

42Tutorial6. Print and StitchIn this example, we will create a design that combines embroidery and an image.We will import an image into Layout &

43TutorialTutorialImport the file Bear.pes.Select the file Bear.pes by clicking the Documents (My Documents) folder, then PE-DESIGN 8, then Tutorial,

44TutorialSpecify the print settings.(1) Select the printer to be used.(2) Under Paper and Orientation, select the appropriate settings for the iron-o

45TutorialTutorialStep 3 Printing the positioning sheetPrint a sheet for aligning the image and the embroidery.Specify the print settings.(1) Under Pa

46TutorialAlign the needle with the mark at the center ofthe positioning sheet.• If the embroidery machine has a built-in camera, press the start posi

47Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Layout & Editing Window1 ToolbarProvides s

3 Photo Stitch function (☞p. 24, p. 127)Embroidery can easily be created from photos taken with a digital camera. Combining with background images(☞

48Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Opening a Layout & Editing fileAn embroidery design that has previously been saved as a Layou

49Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)3. Select the file icon for the design to be i

50Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Importing embroidery design from Design CenterAn embroidery design in Design Center can be import

51Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Checking Embroidery PatternsZoomingYou can zoo

52Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Editing Embroidery DesignsThis section describes various editing operations, such as moving, enla

53Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Aligning embroidery patterns1. Select the pa

54Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Flipping patterns horizontally or verticallyToolbar button: , 1. Select the pattern(s).2. Click

55Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Rotating numerically1. Select the pattern(s)

56Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Reshaping Embroidery PatternsSelecting points1. Click on the Tool Box.→ Two buttons appear .2.

57Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Moving points1. Select the point.c“Selecting p

4What You Can Do With PE-DESIGNMake Vivid Embroidery From Any Illustration or PhotoWith Layout & Editing, images and photos can be automatically c

58Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Inserting pointsNew points can be inserted in order to change the shape of a pattern. In the case

59Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Smoothing out the path at a point1. Select the

60Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Moving entry/exit points and the center point Moving the entry/exit pointsYou can reposition the

61Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)→ If the check mark does not appear beside Opt

62Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Editing a Stitch PatternIn stitch patterns, stitches appears as solid lines ( ), and jump stitche

63Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Moving stitch points1. Drag the selected sti

64Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Splitting off parts of a stitch pattern1. Click on the Tool Box.2. Click the stitch data.→ All

65Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Displaying a preview of the embroideryOnce the

66Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Checking the stitchingThe actual stitching as it will be performed by the embroidery machine can

67Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) ZoomingThe Reference Window can be switched

5Increased Variety With the Many Stitches and ColorsThis software includes 10 stitches for region sewing and 5 stitches for line sewing. By changing t

68Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Specifying the Design Page Size and ColorThe color and size of the Design Page in addition to the

69Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Changing Application SettingsChanging the grid

70Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Drawing ShapesRectangles, rectangles with rounded corners, and curved patterns (regular circles,

71Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Drag the pointer to draw a rectangle with corn

72Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Drawing various shapeThe Shape tools allow you to draw 24 types of shapes, such as hearts, stars

73Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Drawing straight line and curve1. Click on t

74Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)2. Click in the Design Page to specify the next point.3. Continue clicking to specify every point

75Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Preventing overlapping stitching (hole sewing)

76Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)• When partially overlapped• When enclosed• When enclosed by the last pattern in the sewing order

77Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Manually Creating Professional-Level Embroider

6Sew TypesThe sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes,

78Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)The following example shows how the Manual Punch tools are used to draw a beard over image of the

79Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)5. Click in the Design Page to specify points

80Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Adding TextEntering text/Small text1. Click on the Tool Box.→ Three buttons appear: .2. Click

81Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Selecting text attributesText attributes can b

82Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)•Custom Fontsc“Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)” on page 225 in the Instruction Manual (PDF f

83Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Text Size 1. Click in the Text Size selector

84Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Transforming textA preset transform shape can be applied to text.1. Select the text.2. Select t

85Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Selecting charactersThe font, character size,

86Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Changing the character spacing1. Place the pointer onto the character body other than the

87Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Rotating the characters1. Bring the pointer

7Cross Stitch Concentric Circle StitchRadial Stitch Spiral StitchPiping Stitch Piping Stitch (motif setting)Stippling Stitch Stippling Stitch (motif s

88Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Canceling text arrangementThe text arrangement on a path can be cancelled.Toolbar button: 1. Se

89Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Specifying TrueType text attributesVarious cha

90Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Entering MonogramsThe monogram function allows you to create monograms composed of one to three o

91Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)10. If necessary, change the thread color and

92Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)4. Click OK.→ The edited monogram pattern is displayed in the Design Page.c“Entering Monograms” o

93Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Region

94Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Setting the thread color and sew typeAll patterns can be assigned at least one color and sew type

95Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing) Color Click this button to set the thread co

96Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)APPLIQUE POSITION marks the position on the backing material where the appliqué must be sewn.APPL

97Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)1 Click to return to the default setting.2 Cli