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Brother PE-DESIGN 7.0 Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Ver. Personal Embroidery Design Software System Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA declares that the product Product Name: Brother USB Writer Model Number: PE-DESIGN complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 Congratulations on choosing our product! Thank you very much for purchasing our product. To obtain the best performance from this unit and to ensure safe and correct operation, please read this Quick Reference Guide carefully, and then keep it in a safe place together with your warranty. Please read before using this product For designing beautiful embroidery patterns •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Reference Guide Before Use ..................4 Features .....................4 Basic Operation Map .................9 Introduction ..................10 Installation (Please read before Installing!) ........12 Using this Quick Reference Guide ........... 23 Using the Instruction Manual ............23 Sew Types ..................28 Getting Started ................30 Starting Up/Exiting Applications ............30 Understanding Windows and Using Tools ........
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Instruction Manual (viewed from computer) After the software has been installed, the Instruction Manual can be viewed from the software appli- cation window. The Instruction Manual provides operating procedures and descriptions for the vari- ous functions of the software. Click on Help in the tool bar and then click on Instruction Manual. Basic Operation Starting up/Exiting Applications Understanding Windows and Using Tools...

  • Page 6: Before Use

    Before Use Features What You Can Do With This Software This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original embroidery. Easily turn illustrations, photos and lettering into custom embroidery designs. Automatically Create an Embroidery Pattern From an Image Refer to “Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function)”...

  • Page 7: Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns Manually

    Features Easily Create Custom Fonts Custom fonts can be created using Font Creator. These fonts can be recalled to be used in Layout & Editing. Refer to “Manually Creating Custom Fonts (Font Creator)” in the Instruction Manual. Have Fun Creating Embroidery Patterns Manually You can combine embroidery patterns or apply stitching to drawings and text.
  • Page 8 New Features of Version 7 ■ Stitch generation features • Added Line Sewing Type: Triple Stitch • Added Region Sewing Type: Random Walking Stitch (stippling-style stitch) • Variations of under sewing - Added new under sewing type to the Region Sewing Attributes - Under sewing can be set for zigzag stitching, manual punching, and text •...

  • Page 9: Applications Of The Software

    Features • Improved Photo Stitch function: - Easier process to create an embroidery fi le from a Photo - Improved processing speed and color selection Design Center: • “Detect Outlines” function to select the outline of an image in “Cut out to Line Image” dialog •...
  • Page 10 ■ Design Center Design Center is used to manually create embroidery patterns from images using a four-stage pro- cedure. The images may come from scanning a printed image or can be created with an appli- cation like Paint ® . Design Center automatically detects outlines in the image and replaces them with broken lines that can be edited and assigned sewing attributes.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation Map

    Basic Operation Map Basic Operation Map Design Center Font Creator Manually create embroidery Create custom font patterns patterns from image •file name: .pef •file name: .pel, .pem Custom Lettering Layout & Editing Digitizes Combine different patterns into an embroidery design Automatically •file name: .pes Converts Image...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Package Contents Check that the following items are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your author- ized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Version 7 (full version): USB card writer module CD-ROM Original card Quick Reference Guide Template Contains the software, Instruction Manual (HTML format) and...

  • Page 13: Optional Supplies

    Introduction Optional Supplies Original card Note: • The only original cards that can be used with this USB card writer module are those like the one enclosed or optional original cards of the same type. Memo: • Additional blank original cards can be purchased through an authorized dealer. Principal Parts LED indicator This indicator lights up when the unit is turned on,...

  • Page 14: Installation (Please Read Before Installing!)

    Installation (Please read before Installing!) Please Read Before Installation • Before beginning the installation, check that the computer meets the system requirements. • In order to install the software, you must log on to the computer using an account with administra- tor privileges.

  • Page 15: System Requirements

    Installation System Requirements Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following minimum PC requirements. Computer IBM-PC or compatible computer ® Operating system Windows 2000, XP Processor Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Memory 128 MB (512 MB or more is recommended.) Hard disk free space 200 MB...
  • Page 16 → After a short while, the Choose Setup Language dialog Memo: box automatically appears. The following installation procedure • includes descriptions and dialog box- ® es for Windows XP. The procedure and dialog boxes for other operating systems may be slightly different. Memo: If the installer does not automati- •...
  • Page 17 Installation → When the installation is completed, the following dia- log box appears, suggesting that the computer be re- started. Note: Even though the installation is • completed, do not remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click Finish to restart the computer and com- plete the installation of the software.
  • Page 18 Step 2: Installing the Driver for the Card Writer Module This section describes how to install the driver for the card writer module. Note: • If you upgrading from version 5.02 Plug the USB connector into the USB port on or later, skip this section and con- the computer.
  • Page 19 Installation ■ For Windows ® XP without Service Pack 2 in- stalled and connected to the Internet: The installation of the driver is completed automatically (Steps through are not required.). ■ ® For Windows XP not connected to the In- ternet: Select No, not this time, and then click Next.
  • Page 20 To install the new driver for the USB card writer module, select Search removable media (fl oppy, CD-ROM...), and then click Next. ■ For Windows ® 2000: Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and then click Next. Select CD-ROM drives, and then click Next.
  • Page 21 Installation Follow the instructions of the Found New Hardware Wizard (or Add New Hardware Wiz- ard) to complete the installation of the driver. Remove the CD-ROM from the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Step 3: Upgrading the USB Card Writer Module This section describes how to upgrade the USB card writer module Note: for version 7.
  • Page 22 Note: • If the product ID is incorrectly en- tered, the message “The product ID is incorrect. Check that a mistake was not made during typing.” ap- pears. • The uppercase letters “I” and “O” are not used in the product ID. Type in the 15-digit product ID on the label at- tached to the CD-ROM case, and then click Next.

  • Page 23: Online Registration

    Installation → If the upgrade has been completed successfully, the dialog box shown below appears. Note: • If a warning appears at any time, follow the instructions that are displayed. Online Registration If you wish to be contacted about upgrades and provided with Note: important information such as future product developments and improvements, you can register your product online by follow-...

  • Page 24: Technical Support

    Uninstallation Click the Start button in the task bar, and then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel window, double-click Add or Remove Programs. In the dialog box that appeared, select this software, and then click Change/Remove. Technical Support Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to fi...

  • Page 25: Using This Quick Reference Guide

    Using this Quick Reference Guide/Using the Instruction Manual Using this Quick Reference Guide This guide contains descriptions about the preparations necessary to begin using the software. Follow the instructions provided in this manual to complete the preparation and installation of the applica- tion.
  • Page 26 Opening the Instruction Manual Note: •Before opening the Instruction Manual, make sure that the software has been installed on the com- puter. For details, refer to “Installation (Please read before Installing!)” on page 12. ■ From the Start menu Click , point to All Programs, then PE-DESIGN Ver7, and then click Instruction Manual.
  • Page 27 Using the Instruction Manual Click Start Instruction Manual. The Instruction Manual appears. Operation buttons Buttons for operations, such as changing the page display and printing. Support menu Menu for providing help in using the manual or viewing the desired infor- mation.
  • Page 28 ■ From the Help menu of the application As an example, the procedure for opening the Instruction Manual from Layout & Editing fol- lows. Click Help, then Instruction Manual. Click Start Instruction Manual.
  • Page 29 Using the Instruction Manual The introduction page appears. Click the button for the desired topic. Memo: • If the Instruction Manual does not appear even after a button is clicked, change the Internet Ex- plorer ® settings according to the instructions that appear in the introduction page. Instruction Manual (PDF format) For a printer-friendly version of the Instruction Manual use the PDF fi...

  • Page 30: Sew Types

    Sew Types The sewing attributes for each sew type are fi rst set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching. For details, refer to “Line sew- ing attributes” and “Region sewing attributes” (Layout & Editing and Design Center) of the Instruction Manual.
  • Page 31 Sew Types Cross Stitch Concentric Circle Stitch Radial Stitch Spiral Stitch Piping Stitch New! Piping Stitch (motif setting) New! Random Walking Stitch New! Memo: • The stitching for the programmable fi ll stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern.

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Getting Started Starting Up/Exiting Applications Starting Up Layout & Editing Layout & Editing is used to automatically create embroidery patterns from images and to create embroidery patterns by combining drawn patterns and text. As an example, the Layout & Editing window is shown below.

  • Page 33: Understanding Windows And Using Tools

    Starting Up/Exiting Applications/Understanding Windows and Using Tools Understanding Windows and Using Tools Layout & Editing Window The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. 1 Title bar 7 Reference Window 2 Menu bar Displays all patterns in the work area, giv- ing you an overview while you work on Provides access to the functions.

  • Page 34: Design Center Window

    Design Center Window The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. 1 Title bar 6 Status bar 2 Menu bar Provides helpful information. Provides access to the functions. 7 Reference Window 3 Toolbar Displays all outlines and patterns in the work area, giving you an overview while Provides shortcuts for the menu commands.

  • Page 35: Font Creator Window

    Understanding Windows and Using Tools Font Creator Window 1 Title bar 9 Guidelines (fi xed) 2 Menu bar The distance between the two guidelines becomes the height of the font created. Provides access to the functions. 10 Guidelines (movable) 3 Toolbar These guidelines can be moved accord- Provides shortcuts for the menu commands.

  • Page 36: Programmable Stitch Creator Window

    Programmable Stitch Creator Window 1 Title bar 5 Status bar 2 Menu bar Provides helpful information. Provides access to the functions. 6 Preview window 3 Toolbar Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. Provides shortcuts for the menu commands. 7 Design Page 4 Tool Box The actual part of the work area that can be...

  • Page 37: Design Database Window

    Understanding Windows and Using Tools Design Database Window 1 Title bar 10 Remove button Returns the selected design (displayed in 2 Menu bar the writing list) to the unselected state. Gives access to the functions. 11 Status bar 3 Toolbar Provides helpful information.

  • Page 38: Automatically Converting An Image To An Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function)

    Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image. This procedure will go through each step of the basic operation. Step 1 Importing image data into Layout &...
  • Page 39 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Import the image. Memo: • The default value for the Design Page size in this example is 100 x 100 mm. • You can change the Design Page size by using the menu command Click Image, then Input, then from File.
  • Page 40 → The image appears in the work area. Adjust the image size and position. Memo: • The status bar shows the dimen- sions (width and height) of the image. • The shape of the pointer changes to , or , depend- ing on the handle that the pointer is over.
  • Page 41 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Move the pointer over the selected image, and then drag the image to the desired position. Step 2: Automatically converting the image to an embroidery pattern Next, the image will automatically be converted to an embroidery pattern. Select the conversion method.
  • Page 42 Select Auto Punch, and then click Next. Convert the image to an embroidery pattern. Check Result View tab to see the preview of the conversion, and then click Finish.
  • Page 43 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The generated embroidery pattern is displayed. Step 3: Displaying a preview of the embroidery Preview the fi nished embroidery. Click Display, then Realistic Preview.
  • Page 44 To return to the normal view, click Display, then Realistic Preview, or click , or press the key. Step 4: Saving the embroidery design Once the embroidery design is fi nished, you may want to save it in order to retrieve it later. Click File, then Save.
  • Page 45 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the fi le name. Click Save.
  • Page 46 Step 5: Transferring the design to an original card By writing a design to a media that can be used in your embroidery machine and transferring it to your embroidery machine, you can actually sew the design. For this example, we will transfer the design to an original card.
  • Page 47 Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design (Auto Punch Function) → The following message appears. Note: • Before using the original card, make sure that the designs on the card are no longer needed or make sure to store them on your hard drive or other storage media.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer or Brother Customer Service. Problem Estimated Cause Solution Page An operation not described in the instal- lation procedure was performed.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting Problem Estimated Cause Solution Page To upgrade the USB card writer When trying to upgrade from module, the computer with the an older version, the message The computer with the card writer module connected “Cannot connect to the In- USB card writer module to its USB port must connect to ternet.”...
  • Page 50 Read the following before opening the CD-ROM package Thank you for purchasing this software. Before opening the CD-ROM package for this software, carefully read the following Product Agreement, which has been provided for this product. Use this software only if you agree to the terms of this agreement. By opening the CD-ROM package, you agree to the conditions of its use.

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