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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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 3 The software included with this product is protected by copyright laws. This software can be used or copied only in accordance with the copyright laws. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product is intended for household use. For additional product information and updates, visit our web site at: http://www.brother.com/ or http://solutions.brother.com/...
Page 4 Turn Any Design Into Original Embroidery With PE-DESIGN This software provides digitizing and This software provides digitizing and editing capabilities, allowing you the editing capabilities, allowing you the creative freedom to design original creative freedom to design original embroidery. Easily turn illustrations, embroidery.
Page 5: Improved User Interface
Improved User Interface for Better Operability ● The Ribbon is an area in each application window that displays related commands. ● The Application button displays a menu containing commands for the most important file operations, such as Save. ● Realistic View allows you to edit the embroidery pattern while viewing a realistic image of the embroidery.
Page 6 New Stitching Features for More Expressive Embroidery ■ Stem Stitch and Candlewicking Stitch (☞p. 293, p. 298) ■ ■ Floral Pattern Offset Line (☞p. 47) (☞p. 49) ■ ■ Mirror Copy Circle Copy (☞p. 53) (☞p. 53)
Page 7 Enhanced Lettering Features ■ 100 built-in fonts (☞p. 310) ■ Name Drop feature (☞p. 107) Easily create a number of similar embroidery designs by simply replacing text, such as a name, arranged within the pattern. ■ Outline sewing (☞p. 101) Easily add an outline around letters.
Page 8 Key PE-DESIGN Functions That Allow You To Create Beautiful Embroidery Designs ■ ■ Print and Stitch Blending (☞p. 142) (☞p. 44) ■ Automatically convert images to embroidery designs (☞p. 118)
Page 9 Various Tools for Maximizing Your Creativity ■ ■ Design Center Design Database (☞p. 183) (☞p. 211) The outline of an image can be extracted to View design images of the embroidery data being manually create an embroidery pattern. The shapes managed.
Page 10 Link Function Meets Small Business Needs Embroidery designs can be sent from the computer to be embroidered on multiple embroidery machines. From the computer, you can select which embroidery machine will sew which embroidery design, and the data can be transferred to the machine. While the design is being embroidered, the status of each machine can be monitored from the computer.
Page 11: New Features Of Pe-Design Next
New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT ■ The name of each application is abbreviated as shown below. Layout & Editing Design Center PSC: Font Creator Programmable Stitch Creator Design Database ■ Enhanced Functions for Creating Stitching Variations ● The stitching variations available for line sewing (Line sew type) has been increased. LE ( ☞...
Page 12 New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT ● Editing is possible in Realistic View. The pattern can be edited while being displayed as a realistic image of the actual embroidery (Realistic View). LE ( ☞ p. 70) ● Stitch Simulator has been improved. LE ( ☞...
Page 13 New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT ● The user interface for selecting the font has been improved. LE ( ☞ p. 93) - A history of fonts that have been selected appears in the Font selector. - If text is selected when the Font selector is clicked, the selected text appears as the sample for each font.
Page 14: Embroidery Machine
New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT Transferring Designs to the Embroidery Machine The procedure for transferring an embroidery design to the machine differs depending on the embroidery machine. Check your machine’s specifications, and then select the appropriate transfer method. This software supports four different methods for transferring data.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents New Features of PE-DESIGN Creating Embroidery Patterns NEXT ..........9 Containing Text ......89 Tutorial 3: Entering text ........90 Table of Contents ......13 Advanced Operations for Entering Text ..92 Tutorial 4: Monograms........103 Advanced Operations for Entering How To Use Manuals.....15 Monograms............106 Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop......107 Support/Service ......16...
Page 16 Table of Contents Transferring Data ......173 Editing the Points of a Font Character Pattern ............260 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Checking the Created Font Patterns .... 261 Machines ............174 Saving Font Character Patterns ....263 Using the Link Function to Embroider From Changing the Settings ........
Page 17: How To Use Manuals
How To Use Manuals The following manuals are included with this software. Installation Guide This guide contains instruction about the preparations necessary to begin using the software. Follow the instructions provided in this guide to complete the preparation and installation of the software. Instruction Manual This manual contains instruction on how to use the PE-DESIGN software.
Page 18: Support/Service
Support/Service Contact Technical Support if you have a problem. Please check the company web site (http://www.brother.com/) to find the Technical Support in your area. To view the FAQ and information for software updates, visit the Brother Solutions Center at (http://solutions.brother.com/).
Page 19: Checking For The Latest Version Of The Program
Support/Service Checking for the Latest Version of the Program Click in Layout & Editing, then Check for Updates. The software is checked to determine whether or not it is the latest version. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is being used. If the message shown below appears, the latest version of the software is not being used.
Page 20: Starting Up/Exiting Applications
Starting Up/Exiting Applications Starting Up (3) Image To Stitch Click this button to start the wizard for Application creating an embroidery pattern from an image. “Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design” on Layout & Editing page 118 and “Importing Image Data” on page 137 (4) Template Click this button to start the Template...
Page 21: Understanding Windows
Understanding Windows Layout & Editing Window 1 Application button 4 Option button Click to display a menu containing commands Click this button to start up other applications for file operations, such as New, Save and Print. and specify settings for the Design Page and user thread chart.
Page 22 Understanding Windows 9 Design Page Customizing the window The actual part of the work area that can be saved and sewn. 10 Work area 11 Status bar ■ Quick Access Toolbar/Ribbon This displays the size of the embroidery data, A menu appears when 1 in the Quick Access the number of stitches or a description of the Toolbar is clicked.
Page 23 Understanding Windows ■ Quick Access Toolbar commands Docking Each pane can be docked back to the window. • Double-click the title bar. • Right-click the pane, and then click Docking. • Drag the title bar to the location where the pane will be docked.
Page 24: Specifying Basic Software Settings
Understanding Windows Specifying Basic Software Settings Adjusting on-screen System unit measurements Click System Unit, and then select the (Screen Calibration) desired measurement units (mm or inch). Measurements can be adjusted so that objects will be displayed at the same size as the actual embroidery at a zoom ratio of 100%.
Page 25: Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes basic operations for this software through procedures for making embroidery patterns. First, follow the procedures in this section to create embroidery patterns and learn the basic operations. In this example, we will create an original embroidery pattern by combining an embroidery pattern.
Page 26: Tutorial 1: Getting Started
Tutorial 1: Getting Started Tutorial 1: Getting Started The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_1 Step 1 Starting up Layout & Editing Step 2 Using the Auto Punch function to create an embroidery pattern from an image Step 3 Adjusting the embroidery pattern size and position Step 4...
Page 27 Tutorial 1: Getting Started Import the file tulip.bmp. Click Next. Select the file tulip.bmp in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_1 “Importing Image Data” on page 137 Click Finish. Move the pointer over a handle, and then, while holding down the Shift key and the left mouse button, drag the mouse to reduce the...
Page 28 Tutorial 1: Getting Started Move the pointer over a handle, and then, From the keyboard, type in “Tulip”. while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to adjust the selected pattern to the desired size. Press the key. Enter ...
Page 29 Tutorial 1: Getting Started Set Character Spacing (1) in the Text Move the pointer over , and Attributes tab to 6.5 mm. then, while holding down the left mouse button, drag the mouse to transform the text. : Adjusts the text size. : Moves the text along the circle.
Page 30 Tutorial 1: Getting Started Move the pointer over the butterfly, and then, Step 7 Transferring embroidery patterns while holding down the left mouse button, drag to embroidery machines the mouse to import the pattern into the Design Page, as shown in the illustration. You can sew a pattern transferred to your sewing machine by writing it to media.
Page 31 Tutorial 1: Getting Started Click 1, then 2, then 3. Note: Precautions for using the card writer module/original cards • The original card is inserted correctly when you hear it snap into place. • Never remove an original card or unplug the USB cable while the LED indicator is flashing.
Page 32 Tutorial 1: Getting Started...
Page 33: Basic Layout & Editing Operations
Basic Layout & Editing Operations This section describes the basic operations performed in Layout & Editing, such as drawing shapes, editing the embroidery design, specifying sewing attributes, saving the file and printing it.
Page 34: Tutorial 2: Drawing Shapes To Create An Embroidery Design
Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design This section will describe how to draw various shapes and combine them to create an embroidery design. The Shape tools in Layout & Editing allow you to draw various shapes. Using these tools, we will draw the stem, leaves, flower and flower pot.
Page 35 Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Draw the stem. (D) Click the start point 1, and then double- click the end point 2. (A) Click 1, then 2, then 3, and then click the Attributes tab (4), and turn on line sewing with 5.
Page 36 Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design To flip the duplicated leaf horizontally. (F) While holding down the Shift key, drag the pointer in the Design Page, as shown in the illustration. (A) Right-click on the duplicated leaf. ...
Page 37 Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design (D) While holding down the Shift key, drag Memo: (6) the pointer in the Design Page to draw flower petals of the desired size, as • Multiple embroidery patterns can be shown in the illustration.
Page 38 Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Select the patterns where hole sewing is to be Step 4 Applying a pattern to applied. stitching (A) While holding down the Ctrl key, click Detailed line and region attribute settings can be the yellow circle (1) and the flower petals specified from the Sewing Attributes tab.
Page 39 Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Specify the sewing attributes. (F) Select net4, and then click OK. (A) Click Sewing Attributes tab. If the Sewing Attributes tab is not displayed, click View, then Sewing Attributes. (G) Move the slider to specify 7.6 x 7.6 mm. The selected pattern is displayed.
Page 40 Tutorial 2: Drawing shapes to create an embroidery design Delete a point. Memo: (A) Click 1, then 2, then 3. • If the dialog box is displayed in Expert mode, click To Beginner mode to display the dialog box in Beginner mode. •...
Page 41: Drawing Shapes
Drawing Shapes Drawing Shapes ■ Drawing rectangle, circle or Drag the pointer in the Design Page. arc shape Rectangle Circle Oval Arc & string Fan shape First, select the Rect/Circle/Arc tool. Click 1, then 2, then 3. Memo: To draw a circle or square, hold down the Shift key while dragging the pointer.
Page 42 Drawing Shapes Move the pointer until the arc/arc & string/fan Memo: has the desired shape, and then click. Rectangles with rounded corners Memo: To change the radius of the corners, click the Edge radius selector, located in the Outline Dragging the pointer while holding down the Attributes tab.
Page 43 Drawing Shapes Drag the pointer in the Design Page. Memo: To draw the shape while maintaining the original height-to-width proportion, hold down Click at start point. Shift key while dragging the pointer. Drawing outlines (straight lines and curves) Move to end point. Click at end point.
Page 44 Drawing Shapes ■ Straight lines/curves First, select the Line/Region tool. Click 1, then 2, then 3. Click in the Design Page to specify the start point. : Click points to draw a closed line constructed of straight lines. (Shortcut key: : Click points to draw a closed curve.
Page 45 Drawing Shapes Continue clicking to specify every point, and Changing the attributes of then double-click the last point, or press the key. line ends Enter Select an object drawn with a Line/Region tool. Then, click the Attributes tab. Memo: • You can freely switch between the different line types either by clicking a different From the Path shape selector, select Open or button or by pressing the shortcut key.
Page 46 Drawing Shapes Click the Sewing Attributes tab. Switches on/off sewing for the line. Line sew Switches on/off sewing for the region. Region sew Click this button to set the thread color for lines, regions, and manual punching patterns. Line color Special colors Region color Punch color...
Page 47: Hole Sewing
Drawing Shapes Specify the desired settings in the Gradation Hole sewing Pattern Setting dialog box, and then click By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in overlapping regions will not be sewn twice. Hole sewing can be set only when one region completely encloses another.
Page 48: Changing Shapes Of Overlapped Patterns
Drawing Shapes Click 1, then 2, then 3. While holding down the Ctrl key, click two or more overlapped patterns to select them. Click 1, then 2. Memo: • When partially overlapped To see better what the hole sewing setting does, preview the patterns before and after setting hole sewing.
Page 49: Creating A Floral Pattern
Drawing Shapes ■ Merging Creating a floral pattern Overlapped pattern can be merged together. Line stitching in a floral pattern can be created based on the selected shape.  The color and sew type of the last pattern drawn (topmost pattern) is applied to the merged pattern.
Page 50 Drawing Shapes ■ ■ Easy mode Detail mode More detailed settings can be specified in Drag the Density slider to adjust the pattern. Detail mode. Click To detailed mode in the Floral Pattern dialog box. Drag the Density slider and the Pattern slider to adjust the pattern.
Page 51 Drawing Shapes Creating an offset line pattern Line stitching in a concentric pattern can be created based on the selected shape. Draw a shape, and then select it. Offset Direction Note: Outward Inward Be sure to select one closed line. “Changing the attributes of line ends”...
Page 52: Editing Embroidery Designs
Editing Embroidery Designs Editing Embroidery Designs Selecting patterns Memo: • If is not displayed, click the arrow at the bottom of the button, and then click First, select the Select tool. Click 1, then 2. • All patterns can also be selected by pressing the shortcut keys Ctrl •...
Page 53: Scaling Patterns
Editing Embroidery Designs ■ Aligning embroidery patterns Memo: Select the patterns, and then click 1, then 2, then 3. • If the Shift key is held down while a handle is dragged, the pattern is enlarged or reduced from the center of the pattern. •...
Page 54: Rotating Patterns
Editing Embroidery Designs Rotating patterns Flipping patterns horizontally or vertically Select the pattern(s), and then click 1, then 2. ■ Rotating manually Select the pattern(s). Drag the rotation handle. 1. The shape of pointer changes to Rotation handle 2. Rotate Memo: To rotate the pattern in 15°...
Page 55 Editing Embroidery Designs Drag the pointer, and then click at the desired Arrange Copies location. Note: It may not be possible to create mirror copies of some embroidery data read from embroidery cards. ■ Using the Circle Copy tool ■ Using the Mirror Copy tool Select an embroidery pattern(s), and then Select the embroidery pattern(s), click 1, then...
Page 56 Editing Embroidery Designs Drag the pointer to draw a circle. Adding a decorative pattern A decorative pattern can be added to selected embroidery pattern. Select the embroidery pattern, and then click 1, then 2. Select a category from the Category selector Memo: (1), select the desired decorative pattern (2), and then click OK (3).
Page 57 Editing Embroidery Designs ■ When the check box is cleared Ungrouping patterns The width-to-height proportion of the Select a grouped embroidery pattern, and then click decorative pattern changes with the 1, then 2, then 3. width-to-height proportion of the selected embroidery pattern.
Page 58: Applying Sewing Attributes To Lines And Regions
Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions ■ Color Setting the thread color and Click the Color button. sew type • Palette mode The Sew group in Attributes tab allows you to set the embroidery attributes.
Page 59: Special Colors
Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions ■ Sew type Memo: Region 2 can only be selected if a gradation with a blending effect is specified. “Creating a gradation/blending” on page 44 Use these to set the sew type for outlines, inside regions, text, and manual punching patterns.
Page 60: Specifying Sewing Attributes
Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions With each change in the settings, a preview of Specifying sewing the stitching can be checked here. attributes Memo: The sewing attributes displayed in the dialog Select an embroidery pattern, the Draw tool or box depend on the selected sew type.
Page 61 Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Select the two shapes, and then click 1, then Embossing/Engraving 2, then 3. Multiple patterns can be selected to create an engraved/embossed effect. Bottom Draw a shape. The bottom pattern is engraved with the outline of the shape on top.
Page 62: Applying And Editing Stamps
Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions Click 1, then 2, then 3. Note: • These commands can only be used with patterns created using the Line/Region tools, the Rectangle/Circle/Arc tools and the Shapes tools. They cannot be used with patterns created using the Text tools or the Manual Punch tools.
Page 63: Editing A Stamp
Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and Regions ■ Editing a stamp Edit the stamp. Click 1, then 2, then 3. Click the object with the stamp.  “Marching lines” appear around the • To change the stamp pattern, select a different pattern, and then click Apply.
Page 64: Reshaping Embroidery Patterns
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Selecting points Moving points Select the Select Point tool by clicking 1, then Select the point. 2, then 3. Drag the point to the new location. Selected point Click the pattern. To select a single point, click an empty square. Drag Memo: •...
Page 65: Inserting Points
Reshaping Embroidery Patterns Inserting points Transforming straight lines into curves or curves into straight lines Select the Select Point tool by clicking 1, then Select the point. 2, then 3. Click 1, then 2, then 3. Click the pattern. Click the outline to add a point. To Curve Click To Straight...
Page 66 Reshaping Embroidery Patterns To Smooth Click the object. To Symmetry This is the entry point for the outline stitching. The previous pattern is connected to this point. This is the exit point for the outline stitching. Stitching continues from this point to the next pattern.
Page 67 Reshaping Embroidery Patterns ■ Optimizing the entry/exit points Memo: The entry and exit points for the stitching of connected objects with the same color are To cancel optimizing, select this command so that no check mark appears beside Optimize optimized (in other words, they are connected by the Entry/Exit points.
Page 68: Editing A Stitch Pattern
Editing a Stitch Pattern Editing a Stitch Pattern Converting objects to a Selecting stitch patterns by stitch pattern thread color Objects can be converted into a stitch pattern, Hold down the key and click the thread color allowing you to make detailed changes by modifying for the stitch patterns that you wish to select.
Page 69 Editing a Stitch Pattern ■ Inserting stitch points To select a single stitch point, click an empty square. Click a line between two stitch points to add a new point at that position. ■ Deleting stitch points Press the Delete key to delete the selected stitch point.
Page 70 Editing a Stitch Pattern Move the slider to select the desired Continue clicking in the Design Page to sensitivity. Click OK. specify each corner of the enclosure around the area to be cut off. Memo: Memo: The Normal setting should provide satisfactory results in most cases, but To remove the last point that was entered, depending on the complexity of the pattern,...
Page 71: Checking Embroidery Patterns
Checking Embroidery Patterns Checking Embroidery Patterns Zooming Using the Pan tool Click 1, then 2, then 3. The part of the work area that is displayed can easily be changed by using the Pan tool. : Click the Design Page to zoom in. Using the Measure tool (Right-click the Design Page to zoom out.) : Click the Design Page to zoom out.
Page 72 Checking Embroidery Patterns Memo: Memo: When the rulers are displayed, click is selected under Machine Type in switch the measurement units between the Design Setting dialog box, click 1, then 2, millimeters and inches. then 3 to view the thread trimming locations in the Design Page.
Page 73 Checking Embroidery Patterns Checking the stitching with the Stitch Simulator Click 1, then 2. Click the buttons to view a simulation of the stitching. (1) Starts the stitching simulation. During (8) Shows the number of the color being stitching simulation, this button changes drawn/total number of colors used.
Page 74: Viewing Design In The Reference Window
Checking Embroidery Patterns Viewing design in the Reference Window Click 1, then 2. Click ■ Moving/Resizing the display area frame The part of the design displayed in the Design Page can be selected from the Reference Window. The display are a frame (red rectangle) indicates the part of the pattern displayed in the Design Page.
Page 75: Redrawing The Display Area Frame
Checking Embroidery Patterns ■ Redrawing the display area frame Memo: Instead of moving the display area frame, the frame can be redrawn to display the desired part of the When multiple same color pattern in the Design Page. patterns are combined into one frame, appears to the left of that frame.
Page 76 Checking Embroidery Patterns ■ ■ Editing the sewing order Changing sewing attributes The sewing order can be changed by selecting the Select one or more frames in the Sewing frame containing the pattern, then dragging the Order pane, and then click the Sewing frame to the new location.
Page 77 Checking Embroidery Patterns Jump Stitch Trimming Memo: • appears if the thread trimming setting is not the same for all patterns in a frame with The Jump Stitch Trimming function can be turned on beside it. or off. • The thread is cut before the thread color is changed, even if Jump Stitch Trimming Note: has been turned off for the frame.
Page 78: Checking Embroidery Design Information
Checking Embroidery Patterns Memo: Memo: The default setting can be specified for • You can select and check the properties of whether or not thread trimming is applied to individual patterns within the embroidery objects that are created. design by selecting the pattern before opening this dialog box.
Page 79: Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs
Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Creating a new embroidery Memo: • To view the data in the selected folder as design thumbnails in the Browse dialog box, click Browse. Click 1, then 2. To see a more detailed design, select a file, and then click Preview.
Page 80 Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs ■ From a folder Importing embroidery Click 1, then 2, then 3. designs ■ From Design Library Click 1, then 2, then 3. Click From the Category selector, select a category to display the corresponding embroidery data. Indicates the path to the currently selected folder.
Page 81 Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Importing vector images Memo: Since .dst files do not contain thread color (WMF) information, the colors of an imported .dst file may not appear as expected. You can change An vector image data in the Windows Metafile the thread colors by using functions in the (.wmf) file can be converted to an embroidery Sewing Order pane or by holding down the...
Page 82 Opening/Importing Embroidery Designs Importing embroidery design from Design Center Start up Design Center and open the file. “Original Image Stage” on page 185 and “Opening a file” on page 195. Click 1, then 2, then 3. Specify the desired settings beside Magnification and Orientation, and then click Import.
Page 83: Saving And Printing
Saving and Printing Saving and Printing Saving Note: If you select a file type of a previous software version, saved .pes files can be opened with that version of the software; however, all ■ saved designs will be converted to stitch Overwriting pattern.
Page 84: Specifying Print Settings
Saving and Printing Select a format (.dst, .hus, .exp, .pcs, .vip, .sew, .jef, .csd, .xxx, or .shv) that the file will be exported as. Memo: The Number of jumps for trim setting can be specified for outputting to the .dst format. Before outputting, click the Option button, then Options, then DST Settings to specify the settings.
Page 85 Saving and Printing Print template grid: (7) When printing an imported image onto Select this check box to print green iron-on paper or printable fabric, or when lines to represent the grid printed on printing the sheet for positioning the the embroidery sheet included with the embroidery in the printed image, select hoop.
Page 86 Saving and Printing ■ Printing a Design Page with Click OK. sewing information “Changing the display of the embroidery You can print the Design Page together with its design” on page 70. sewing information. Memo: Click 1, then 2, then 3. With embroidery patterns for the jumbo frame: The pattern in Side 2 of an embroidery pattern...
Page 87: Specifying The Design Page Size And Color
Specifying the Design Page Size and Color Specifying the Design Page Size and Color The color and size of the Design Page can be changed. You can select a Design Page size according to the size of hoop that you will be using with your embroidery machine. You can also specify a custom size for the Design Page for embroidery patterns that will be split and embroidered in multiple sections.
Page 88: Specifying The Sewing Area
Specifying the Design Page Size and Color Specifying a user hoop size Specifying the sewing area The sewing area can be specified. Click 1. (1) Width, Height: Select the desired sewing area (Design Page area Type in the size of the hoop to be added. or Use existing design area).
Page 89: Optimize Hoop Change
Specifying the Design Page Size and Color Jump Stitch Trimming These settings are applied only when embroidering Design Page (on your screen) with our multi-needle embroidery machines. Before these settings can be specified, select under Machine Type in the Design Setting dialog box.
Page 90: Changing Application Settings
Changing Application Settings Changing Application Settings Changing the grid settings Changing the ruler settings A grid of dotted lines or solid lines can be displayed The ruler can be displayed or hidden. or hidden, and the spacing for the grid can be Click 1, then 2.
Page 91: Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text
Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text This section provides descriptions for entering text and the various operations for arranging them. In addition, details are provided for creating embroidery patterns whose text can easily be replaced. From Layout & Editing, various embroidery patterns can be created for text.
Page 92: Tutorial 3: Entering Text
Tutorial 3: Entering text Tutorial 3: Entering text This section describes the procedures for entering text and arranging it in the Transform style with a fan shape. The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_3 Step 1 Entering Text...
Page 93 Tutorial 3: Entering text 1 2 3 Press the key. The text appears in the Drag to transform the text. Enter Design Page. Adjusts the text size. Memo: The character font, size, color and sew type can be changed. “Setting text attributes” on page 93 and “Embroidery attributes for text”...
Page 94: Advanced Operations For Entering Text
Advanced Operations for Entering Text Advanced Operations for Entering Text Press the key or click the Design Enter Entering text Page. Select the Text tool by clicking 1, then 2, then Memo: • Hold down the key and press the Ctrl key to enter a new line of text.
Page 95: Editing Entered Text
Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Font Editing entered text Click in the Font selector, and then click the desired font. Select a single text pattern. Click 1, then 2. Otherwise, click the Text Attributes tab (3), and then click in the text field (4). Edit the text as needed.
Page 96: Text Size
Advanced Operations for Entering Text • TrueType Font Change the text attributes. The names and samples of installed TrueType fonts appear after the Custom Fonts. Memo: TrueType font settings can be changed in the TrueType Font Attribute Setting dialog box. “Specifying TrueType font attributes”...
Page 97: Transforming Text
Advanced Operations for Entering Text Select a font style from the Font style 0.0 mm 5.0 mm (between “A” and selector, select a character set from the Script “b”) selector, and then click OK. Kerning 0.0 mm 2.0 mm Vertical Offset 20°...
Page 98 Advanced Operations for Entering Text Specify the desired settings in the Fit Text to Note: Outline Attribute Setting dialog box, and A text pattern contains data for both line and then click OK. region sewing. Therefore, if this command is selected, depending on the form of the font, there may be a gap between the line and the region in the text.
Page 99: Selecting Characters
Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Releasing text from an outline Select characters in the text. To select a single character, click for the character. Select text or small text that is arranged on an outline. Click 1, then 2, then 3. (1) Rotation handle (2) Size handle (3) Vertical offset handle...
Page 100 Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Changing the vertical offset Easy changes to the Bring the pointer onto the lower handle. character size and attributes Drag the handle vertically. You can easily use drag operations to change the size and text attributes. ■...
Page 101: Converting Text To Outline Pattern
Advanced Operations for Entering Text Converting text to blocks Converting text to outline pattern Text can be converted into blocks (manual punching Text pattern Outline pattern data), allowing you to adjust the shape of the characters. Select the text or monogram text. Click 1, then 2.
Page 102 Advanced Operations for Entering Text (3) Farther Selecting connection point positions in a text pattern The positions for connection points between characters within the same text (end point of one Stitches are created at a farther distance character and the start point of the next character) between the end point of one character and can be specified.
Page 103 Advanced Operations for Entering Text Switches on/off sewing Memo: for the line. When sewing for the outline The variety of embroidering effects possible differs depending on the selected combination is switched off, it is not of settings for line sewing and region sewing. sewn (and you cannot set its color or sew Line sew...
Page 104: Entering Small Text
Advanced Operations for Entering Text ■ Editing Small text Small text Small Text attributes can be selected from the Attributes tab in the Ribbon, the Text Attributes pane and the Color pane. When the Small Text tool is selected, the Attributes tab appears as shown ■...
Page 105: Tutorial 4: Monograms
Tutorial 4: Monograms Tutorial 4: Monograms The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_4 Step 1 Entering monograms Step 2 Adding a decorative pattern Step 3 Changing the font and character size of the monogram Step 4 Changing the thread color and sew type of the monogram From the keyboard, type in “ABC”.
Page 106 Tutorial 4: Monograms Memo: • Characters can also be entered from the character table (1) in the Text Attributes tab.  The decorative pattern is added. • You cannot insert line feeds. Step 3 Changing the font and • A maximum of three characters can be character size of the entered.
Page 107 Tutorial 4: Monograms ■ ■ Changing the character size of the Changing the thread color monogram Click 1, then 2. Click 1, then type in “22” ■ Changing sew type Click 1, then 2, then 3. Memo: Diamond and Script are fonts exclusively for monograms.
Page 108: Advanced Operations For Entering Monograms
Advanced Operations for Entering Monograms Advanced Operations for Entering Monograms The settings for all monogram attributes except the Editing monograms font are specified in the same way that they are specified for regular text patterns. However, with monograms, settings cannot be specified for the following.
Page 109: Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop
Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop With the Name Drop feature, you can easily create a number of similar embroidery patterns, for example, for uniforms, by replacing only the name in the pattern. In this section, we will see how easy it is to use the Name Drop feature by practicing with a sample file where the Name Drop function has already been applied.
Page 110 Tutorial 5-1: Using Name Drop Step 2 Creating the list Step 3 Outputting patterns using text from the text list Let's practice outputting the patterns to files. Now, we will add text at the end of the list. Embroidery data with the text replaced by each row Click the cell in the row.
Page 111: Tutorial 5-2: Creating Name Drop
Tutorial 5-2: Creating Name Drop Tutorial 5-2: Creating Name Drop Next, let's create the following pattern and apply this attribute. The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_5 Step 1 Designing the embroidery pattern Step 2 Creating the list Step 3...
Page 112 Tutorial 5-2: Creating Name Drop Drag the pattern to adjust its position. Step 3 Outputting patterns using text from the text list Refer to Step 3, “Outputting patterns using text from the text list”, on page 108. Step 2 Creating the list Select “Fernand”, and then select the Name Drop check box (1), and click Name Drop List button (2).
Page 113: Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text)
Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) ■ Alignment Text attributes with the Name Drop attribute applied (5) (6) Functions in the Name (1) Name Drop Drop List dialog box If this check box is selected, the Name Drop attribute is applied.
Page 114 Name Drop Feature (Replacing Text) ■ (3) Edit Text Editing a pattern with text Enters input mode for the text in the replaced selected cell. (Input mode can also be (10) Select text in the Name Drop List dialog entered by double-clicking a cell.) box and click OK to return to the Design (4) Select a row, and then click Insert.
Page 115: Tutorial 5-3: Using Templates
Tutorial 5-3: Using Templates Tutorial 5-3: Using Templates Using the Template wizard, you can easily create custom embroidery patterns by simply changing the text in the patterns that are already available. Follow each step to create a custom embroidery pattern. Step 1 Starting the Template wizard Step 2...
Page 116 Tutorial 5-3: Using Templates Step 3 Editing the text Step 4 Outputting the edited template Select the output destination. Click the row containing the text to be changed At 1, select an output destination for the (1), and then click Edit Text (2). embroidery machine to be used, and then click Send (2).
Page 117: Template Feature
Template Feature Template Feature ■ Outputting the edited template About the Edit Text dialog Send to USB Memory, Send to Your Machine, Write to Card and Link are available as output destinations. Select an output destination according to the method used to transfer data to your embroidery machine.
Page 118 Save the created embroidery pattern in a folder of the Template Library folder. Click 1, then 2. Select the folder (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Template Library\Sample, type in the file name, and then click Save.
Page 119: Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images
Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images Embroidery patterns can easily be created from images. In addition, this section provides details on creating an embroidery pattern that is combined with an image.
Page 120: Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting An Image To An Embroidery Design
Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design Stitch Wizard: Automatically Converting an Image to an Embroidery Design An embroidery pattern can be created from a digital camera photo, a scanned illustration, or a clip art image. ■ Auto Punch ( p.
Page 121: Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch
Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch In this section, we are going to use the Auto Punch function to automatically create an embroidery pattern from an image. Step 1 Importing image data into Layout & Editing Step 2 Starting the Auto Punch wizard Step 3 Applying an image mask and adjusting its size and position...
Page 122 Tutorial 6-1: Auto Punch Step 4 Creating a border from the Step 3 Applying an image mask and mask outline and converting adjusting its size and position to an embroidery pattern Click 1 to select the circle mask. Drag handle 2 to adjust the size of the mask, Select the Add mask outline check box, and drag the mask to adjust its position.
Page 123: Auto Punch Features
Auto Punch Features Auto Punch Features (4) Create Lines Auto Punch Parameters Click this button to display the Select Regions dialog box, where the areas to dialog box be converted to lines can be selected. Click the areas to be converted to lines, and then click OK.
Page 124: Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1
Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1 Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1 By using the Photo Stitch 1, embroidery patterns can be created from photos. Step 1 Importing photo data into Layout & Editing Step 2 Starting the Photo Stitch 1 wizard Step 3 Masking by removing the background Step 4...
Page 125: Step 4
Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1 Click Fit to page (1) to change the final Step 4 Automatically correcting finishing size. the image and creating an embroidery pattern Click Select from Candidates (1). Embroidery pattern size Memo:  There are six patterns with different brightness and contrasts based on the •...
Page 126 Tutorial 6-2: Photo Stitch 1 Click Finish.  The image is automatically hidden. Memo: If the created embroidery pattern contains colors that you do not wish to emphasize (for example, grays in the face), change the sewing order in the Sewing Order pane so that the undesirable color is sewn before all other colors.
Page 127: Photo Stitch 1 Features
Photo Stitch 1 Features Photo Stitch 1 Features (1) Sewing Option Photo Stitch 1 Parameters Selecting a setting closer to Fine dialog box creates more details in the pattern and Detail increases the number of stitches. (The stitches will be overlapping.) With Color, Sepia or Gray: When the value is lowered, the sewing Run Pitch...
Page 128 Photo Stitch 1 Features (2) Color Option Memo: Color/Sepia/Gray About the Manual Select dialog box Select this check box to automatically Auto Select select the thread colors. Appears when the Auto Select check Manual box is cleared. Select Click this button to open the Manual Select dialog box (see below).
Page 129: Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 2
Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 2 Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 2 We will create an embroidery pattern with Photo Stitch 2 in a method different than that used with Photo Stitch 1. Step 1 Importing photo data into Layout & Editing Step 2 Starting the Photo Stitch 2 wizard Step 3...
Page 130 Tutorial 6-3: Photo Stitch 2 Step 4 Changing the sewing angle In the Direction box, type “45”. Click Update Preview. Click Finish.
Page 131: Photo Stitch 2 Features
Photo Stitch 2 Features Photo Stitch 2 Features (2) Color Option Photo Stitch 2 Parameters Color dialog box You can select the brand of thread to Thread Chart use with the Color Set function. With Color: If Auto Select is selected, the most appropriate four colors will automatically be selected.
Page 132: Tutorial 6-4: Cross Stitch
Tutorial 6-4: Cross Stitch Tutorial 6-4: Cross Stitch Cross Stitch embroidery patterns can be created from images. Step 1 Importing image data into Layout & Editing Step 2 Starting the Cross Stitch wizard Click Next. Step 1 Importing image data into Layout &...
Page 133 Tutorial 6-4: Cross Stitch Click Next. In this dialog box, the cross size and the number of colors can be specified. For this example, we will use the default settings. Click 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 specified.
Page 134: Cross Stitch Features
Cross Stitch Features Cross Stitch Features (6) Max. Number of Colors Cross Stitch Parameters Sets the number of colors used in the created pattern. dialog box (7) Retry To view the results of the changes, click (3) (2) this button. (8) Next Continues to the next step (Edit Cross Stitch dialog box).
Page 135 Cross Stitch Features (3) Editing area  For cross-stitches Clicking a box: Adds one stitch.  For backstitches Clicking an edge of a box: Adds one stitch at the edge. Clicking a diagonal line in a box: Adds one stitch on the diagonal. ...
Page 136: Image To Stitch Wizard
Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations Image To Stitch Wizard Memo: If no image has been imported into the Design Page, the Open an image file dialog box appears. Clicking displays the following dialog box. If an image has been imported, the next dialog box appears.
Page 137 Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations (2) Mask shapes • Move the Original – Sharp slider to The image will be masked with the adjust the sharpness of the image’s selected shape. outlines. A setting more towards Sharp makes a more noticeable boundary Memo: between bright and dark areas.
Page 138 Advanced Stitch Wizard Operations ■ Gray Balance / Modify Image dialog box If Mono was selected for Photo Stitch 1 or Photo Stitch 2: The following dialog box appears. Embroidery pattern size Adjust the position and size of the image and the gray balance, and then click Next to continue to the next step.
Page 139: Importing Image Data
Importing Image Data Importing Image Data An imported image can be used with the Image To Stitch Wizard, as a template for manual punching, or for printing onto iron-on transfer sheets or printable fabric when using Print and Stitch. An image can be imported using any of the following four methods. •...
Page 140: Creating A Portrait Image
• Various clip art images can be found in the ClipArt folder (in the folder where PE-DESIGN was installed) at: C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86)) \Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\ClipArt  The driver interface for the device selected in the Select Source dialog box appears.
Page 141 Importing Image Data (9) Color tab: Select the color of each part of Specify the desired settings in the Portrait the portrait. Properties dialog box, and then click OK. (10) (14) (15) (11) (12) (16) (13) (17) (10) Hair: Select the hair color. (1) Face tab: Select the shape of each part of the portrait.
Page 142: Changing The Image Settings
Changing the Image Settings Changing the Image Settings Adjusting the density of the Changing the size, angle background image and position of the image Click 1, then drag the slider (2), or click Selecting an image: Click 1, then 2. Hide (off) 50% 100% Handle...
Page 143: Saving The Image Data
Changing the Image Settings Rotating an image: Saving the image data An image can be rotated in 90° increments. Click 1, then 2. ■ Saving as a file Click 1, then 2, then 3. Rotate right Rotate left Select the drive, the folder and the format. Type in file name.
Page 144: Tutorial 7: Print And Stitch
Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch In this example, we will create a design that combines embroidery and an image. Print the background image on fabric. Embroider The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_7 Step 1 Creating a design combined with a background image...
Page 145 Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch Import the file Bear.pes. Transform the text to fit with the design of the image. Select the file Bear.pes in the folder Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN (1) Click Text Attributes tab. NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_7. (2) Select the Transform check box, and then click “Importing embroidery designs”...
Page 146 Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch After the design is finished, save the Specify the print settings. embroidery data onto media so it can be transferred to the embroidery machine. For details on saving embroidery patterns, refer to “Saving” on page 81. For details on transferring designs to an embroidery machine, refer to “Transferring Embroidery Designs to...
Page 147 Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch Check the image position. Step 3 Printing the positioning sheet Print a sheet for aligning the image and the embroidery. Specify the print settings. If any part of the image extends out of the print area, drag the image to adjust its position.
Page 148 Tutorial 7: Print and Stitch Align the needle with the mark at the center of Step 4 Embroidering the positioning sheet. • If the embroidery machine has a built-in camera, press the start positioning button If an iron-on transfer sheet is used, transfer to detect the positioning mark and the image onto fabric.
Page 149: Operations For Specific Applications
Operations for Specific Applications This section describes operations for creating embroidery patterns using manual punching and for specific applications such as appliqués and large-sized embroidery patterns.
Page 150: Manually Creating Professional-Level Embroidery Patterns (Manual Punching)
Manually Creating Professional-Level Embroidery Patterns (Manual Punching) Manually Creating Professional-Level Embroidery Patterns (Manual Punching) When fill stitches or satin stitches have been specified for region sewing, the angle of the stitching over the region is either all in the same direction or in a direction depending on the shape. However, if the Manual Punch tools are used, the sewing angle can be adjusted as desired to create patterns that appear more like manual embroidery.
Page 151: Tutorial 8: Manual Punching
Tutorial 8: Manual Punching Tutorial 8: Manual Punching The following example shows how the Manual This is used for semi-automatically Punch tools are used to draw a beard over the creating straight block-type punching image of the reindeer (Rudolph.bmp), which is patterns.
Page 152 Tutorial 8: Manual Punching Click in the Design Page to specify points 16 Memo: through 40. To remove the last point that was entered, press the key, or click the right BackSpace mouse button. After clicking point 4 (the last point of the running-type pattern), click , and then click in the Design Page to specify point 5 through...
Page 153 Tutorial 8: Manual Punching Creating an original logo Using the Manual Punch tools, an embroidery pattern can be created using an image of your logo in the background. Open an image of the logo to be used to Click in the Design Page to specify points 1 create the embroidery pattern.
Page 154 Tutorial 8: Manual Punching After specifying point 13, click , and then click in the Design Page to specify points 14 through 41. Click point 42 (the last point of the pattern), and then press the key. Enter...
Page 155: Tutorial 9: Creating Appliqués
Tutorial 9: Creating Appliqués Tutorial 9: Creating Appliqués The Applique Wizard provides instructions for easily creating appliqués. When creating appliqués, data will be specified in the following order. 1 Applique Material 2 Applique Position 3 Tack down 4 Covering Stitch For details on embroidering appliqués, refer to the Operation Manual included with the machine.
Page 156 Tutorial 9: Creating Appliqués Select the two patterns, and then click 1, then (3) Tack down: Select whether (Yes) or not 2, then 3 to apply hole sewing. (No) the appliqué is to be basted onto the base fabric. If Yes is selected, you also select which stitch (Satin Stitch, E Stitch or V Stitch) to use for the basting.
Page 157: Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs
Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Layout & Editing has a function for creating split embroidery designs when the embroidery pattern being created is larger than the embroidery hoop. The sample file for this tutorial can be found at the following location. Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Tutorial\Tutorial_10 Step 1 Specifying the Design Page size in Layout &...
Page 158 Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Uncheck the Show about selected Object(s) Click , and then select the Documents to view the separate design sections. Click on (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN NEXT\ Next and Previous to move back and forth Tutorial\Tutorial_10. through each section. Then, select the file tutorial_10-1.pes.
Page 159 • Location of the Positioning Sheets: marked area, align points A and D on the C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\ Positioning Sheet with marks B and C on the Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Positioning fabric. Sheet. • The positioning sheets in the PDF files are at actual size.
Page 160 Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Repeat steps 5 through 6 to reposition the Keeping the reference lines on the embroidery Positioning Sheet and draw the embroidering sheet aligned with the reference lines for the position for each section of the embroidery first pattern section, place the fabric and inner pattern.
Page 161 Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs Step 7 Embroidering Memo: When an embroidery design created in a custom Design Page is saved or transferred to When large-size embroidery designs are an original card, alignment stitching (single transferred to the embroidery machine, the lines of running stitches with the color NOT patterns appear on the embroidery machine DEFINED, with a pitch of 7.0 mm, and starting...
Page 162 Tutorial 10-1: Creating Split Embroidery Designs 3) Hoop the fabric for the lower-left design section with the top of the hoop aligned on the alignment stitching at the bottom of the design section sewn in step 1, and then embroider the design. ...
Page 163: Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design For Multi-Position Hoops
Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for Multi- Position Hoops This program enables you to create multi-position designs that you can stitch in any multi-position hoop attached to your embroidery machine. Example of multi-position hoop: 100  172 mm hoop Although the size of the design that can be embroidered using an multi-position hoop is 130 ...
Page 164 Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops • The size of one pattern must be no larger than 100  100 mm (or 130  180 mm). Memo: • Each pattern must completely fit within a • Settings for multi-position hoops are single area (a, b, or c).
Page 165 Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops Step 3 Optimizing hoop changes Memo: • A check mark appears when this function is turned on; no check mark is displayed when Click 1, then 2. this function is turned off. Click 1, then 2. •...
Page 166 Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops ■ Saving the design Step 4 Checking the pattern The entire design is saved as a single file (.pes). Click 1. Memo: If the file size or the number of color changes is larger than the specified number, or if one of the patterns does not completely fit within an embroidery area, the error message appears.
Page 167 Tutorial 10-2: Creating Design for Multi-Position Hoops ■ Notes on embroidering using the multi- Printing a Design Page for a multi- position hoop position hoop • Before embroidering your design, sew a On the first page, a complete image of the Design trial sample of the design on a scrap piece Page is printed at actual size.
Page 168: Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With The Jumbo Frame
Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame This section describes the procedures for creating embroidery data and for embroidering using the jumbo frame (frame size: 360 × 360 mm; with mounts on both sides of the embroidery frame). Note: •...
Page 169 Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame The Design Page appears on the screen as Step 2 Creating the embroidery shown below. design For this example, an embroidery pattern provided with this software will be used in the procedure described below. First, import a pattern.
Page 170 Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame Click 1 to view the next side of the embroidery Step 4 Attaching stabilizer to the design. fabric Always use stabilizer when embroidering. For large designs split into sections, the stabilizer must be attached to the fabric, for example, by using iron-on stabilizer, self-adhesive stabilizer or spray adhesive.
Page 171 Tutorial 10-3: Embroidering With the Jumbo Frame When embroidering is finished, follow the Follow the embroidery machine instructions to instructions on the embroidery machine to remove the embroidery positioning stickers. affix embroidery positioning sticker on the embroidering area. Select the pattern for side 2, and then start the embroidery machine to embroider the side 2 embroidering area.
Page 172: Specifying/Saving Custom Sewing Attributes
Settings folder at the same path on the destination computer. • In Explore click on C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother Type in a name for the group of settings, and \PE-DESIGN NEXT\Settings. Single left then click OK to register the group in a list.
Page 173: Editing A Chart
Specifying/Saving Custom Sewing Attributes A user thread chart can be saved, edited or Click Delete Chart (2). deleted. If a message appears, click Yes. ■ Editing a chart From the User Thread Chart selector (7), select the chart. Continue with the appropriate procedure. To (11) save the changes, click OK.
Page 174 The edited user thread chart can also be used on a different computer. Simply copy chart2.btc from C:\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Color on the original computer to the Color folder at the same path on the destination computer. Memo:...
Page 175: Transferring Data
Transferring Data This section describes operations for transferring embroidery designs to embroidery machines.
Page 176: Transferring Embroidery Designs To Machines
Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines The procedures for transferring the created embroidery pattern to an embroidery machine differ depending on your embroidery machine model. For details, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine.
Page 177 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines Transferring to a machine Note: Transferring split embroidery designs by using USB media Embroidery patterns for the split patterns created on the custom-sized Design Page Designs can be transferred to are written to cards split into their separate an embroidery machine sections.
Page 178 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines After the data has been transferred, the Transferring directly to a message “Finished outputting data.” appears, indicating that the transfer is finished. Click machine’s memory Designs can be transferred to Memo: embroidery machines that can be connected to a computer •...
Page 179: Using The Link Function To Embroider From The Computer
Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer Embroidery designs can be embroidered by transferring the embroidery data from the computer to one or more embroidery machines compatible with the Link function.
Page 180 Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer Click 1, then 2, then 3. After the design has been transferred, press the start/stop button on the embroidery machine to begin embroidering. Memo: The transferred data cannot be edited from the embroidery machine.
Page 181 Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer ■ ■ If multiple designs were sent to a If multiple embroidery machines single machine are connected Multiple embroidery designs can be embroidered The Distributor dialog box appears, in addition with after being sent to the Link dialog box.
Page 182 Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer Select a machine in the Machine Name (1) Repeat step . to move each design to the selector, select an embroidery file, and then Link dialog box. click Send (2). Memo: •...
Page 183 Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer ■ Changing the embroidery Memo: machine name appearing with the Link function • The embroidering order of designs in the queue can be changed. Click Machine Name in the Option menu of For details, refer to “If multiple the queue whose name is to be changed.
Page 184 Using the Link Function to Embroider From the Computer...
Page 185: Design Center
Design Center This section describes the basic operations performed in Design Center. A simple step-by- step procedure is provided to create an embroidery pattern from a template image, such as an illustration.
Page 186: Basic Design Center Operations
Basic Design Center Operations Basic Design Center Operations In Design Center, embroidery patterns can be created from an original image. In addition, you can specify colors and sewing attributes for the lines and regions that are more detailed than those specified with the Auto Punch function in Layout &...
Page 187 Basic Design Center Operations Select the desired image file, and then click Step 1 Original Image Stage Open. Note: ■ Extract outlines from an image Airplane image is located at: C:\My Documents\PE-DESIGN NEXT Click (Start), and then select All \Sample\Design Center. Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then Tools, then Design Center.
Page 188 Basic Design Center Operations ■ After selecting the colors to be used for the Using the Pen outlines, click OK.  The line image appears in the Design To draw lines, select the Pen Tools. Click 1, then 2. Page. Select the Pen tool with the desired thickness of the line to be drawn.
Page 189: Moving Outlines
Basic Design Center Operations ■ Editing the extracted outline Step 3 Figure Handle Stage When the line image is finished, click, 1 or 2. ■ Moving outlines Click 1, then 2, and then click the outline to be moved. Click OK. Rotation handle Outline...
Page 190: Reshaping Outlines
Basic Design Center Operations ■ Click the start point (1), and then click the next Reshaping outlines point (2). Click 1, then 2. Click an outline.  A line is drawn connecting the two points. Continue clicking to draw additional lines. Memo: •...
Page 191 Basic Design Center Operations To change the shape of the line, drag the While holding down the key, drag the point. selected point to the other point that you want to connect to it.  The shape of the pointer changes to and a red square appears when the two points are overlapping.
Page 192 Basic Design Center Operations Click the desired color. Memo: Even after continuing to the Sew Setting Stage, you can return to the Figure Handle Stage to edit the figure handle image. Step 4 Sew Setting Stage We are now going to apply sewing attributes to the different parts of the outline to create the embroidery pattern.
Page 193 Basic Design Center Operations When using , click the region where the Note: sewing attributes are to be applied. Sewing attributes for region cannot be applied to open regions (regions not fully enclosed in an outline), as shown in the illustration below.
Page 194 Basic Design Center Operations Step 5 Importing into Layout & Memo: Editing • From the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog The embroidery pattern created in Design Center box, detailed settings for attributes, such as the width of satin stitches and the run pitch, can be imported into Layout &...
Page 195: Design Center Window
Design Center Window Design Center Window 1 Application button 2 Ribbon 3 Quick Access Toolbar 4 Stage button Indicates the current stage. Click to move to a different stage. 5 Option button 6 Help button 7 Reference Window ( page 200) Displays all outlines and patterns in the work area, giving you an overview while you work on a detailed area.
Page 196: Original Image Stage
Original Image Stage Original Image Stage (4) Open PEM Using the wizard Clicking this button displays the Open dialog box so that a .pem file can be selected. (5) Most Recently Used Files From the list, click the name of the file, and then This wizard provides a step-by-step guide for click Open.
Page 197 Original Image Stage Opening a file Memo: • To import an image from a file TWAIN device • Connect the TWAIN device to the Click 1, then 2. computer, and then click Image, then Open from TWAIN Device, or click From TWAIN Device in the From Image dialog box.
Page 198: Line Image Stage
Line Image Stage Line Image Stage Extracting the outlines of Memo: When the extracting color boundaries using an image Detect Outlines, the colors are converted to line image as shown below. In the Original Image Stage, click 1. “Original Image Stage” on page 185. Selecting the colors to be used for the outlines, and then click OK.
Page 199 Line Image Stage Drawing a new line image freehand Click 1, then 2. Using the Pen and Eraser tools, the line image can be drawn freehand in the Design Page. “Line Image Stage” on page 186. Memo: In the Line Image Stage, the file will be saved as a .pel file.
Page 200: Figure Handle Stage
Figure Handle Stage Figure Handle Stage Changing settings for converting to outlines In the Line Image Stage, click 1. “Line Image Stage” on page 186. To replace the black lines with figure handle lines following the border of the Specify the desired settings in the Figure outlines, clear the Thinning Process Object Conversion Setting dialog box, and check box.
Page 201: Drawing A New Figure Handle Image Freehand
Figure Handle Stage Specifying the Design Page size Click 1, then 2. Select the Design Page size, and then click Note: It may not be possible for outline data to be created from an image when moving from the Line Image Stage to the Figure Handle Stage, even after various outline conversion settings have been specified.
Page 202: Rotating Outlines
Figure Handle Stage ■ Rotating outlines Editing outlines Rotating manually: Select the outline. ■ Scaling outlines Move the pointer over the rotation handle. And Scaling numerically: then drag. Select the outline. Rotating numerically: Click 1, then 2, then 3. Select the outline. Click 1, then 2, then 3.
Page 203: Moving The Display Area Frame
Figure Handle Stage ■ ■ Zooming Displaying a different reference image The Reference Window can be switched to display either the entire Design Page or only the embroidery Click the Image tab. pattern. Click the Pan/Zoom tab, click Click Reference, then click Displays the entire Design Page.
Page 204 Figure Handle Stage Changing the background Changing application image settings ■ ■ Changing the display of the Changing the grid settings background image Click 1. Click 1, and then drag the slider 2, or click Specify the grid settings. Hide (off) 50% 100% (1) To display the grid, select the Show Grid check box.
Page 205: Sew Setting Stage
Sew Setting Stage Sew Setting Stage In the Figure Handle Stage, click 1. Click the enclosed region to apply the sewing attributes. Memo: In the Sew Setting Stage, the colors of the Design Page and background can be Marching lines changed from the Design Setting dialog box (displayed by clicking 1, then 2).
Page 206: Line Sewing
Sew Setting Stage Sewing attributes Memo: • Although a region may seem closed, if the sewing attributes cannot be specified for the region, the region may not actually be The Sew pane on the Sew setting tab, available in closed. the Sew Setting Stage, allows you to set the color •...
Page 207: Region Sew
Sew Setting Stage ■ Region sew / Line sew From the list of thread colors, click the desired color. switches on/off region sewing; switches on/ For details on the four buttons under the off line sewing. list, refer to “Special colors” on page 57 Clicking the button switches between the two Click the region or outline to apply the color settings.
Page 208: Creating A Gradation
Sew Setting Stage • For region sewing (4) Hide Hint/Show Hint: Click to switch between displaying and Beginner mode Expert mode hiding the hint view (5) With each change in the sewing attributes, a preview of the stitching can be checked here. Change the sewing attributes displayed under Line sew or Region sew.
Page 209 Sew Setting Stage Specify the desired settings in the Gradation Click the region.  The center point ( Pattern Setting dialog box, and then click ) appears. Drag the center point to the desired location. (1) To select a preset gradation pattern, click the desired pattern under Select pattern.
Page 210 Sew Setting Stage Preventing overlapping stitching Memo: To cancel hole sewing, click the white inner of regions (hole sewing) region. The inner region will be sewn twice when it appears in the same color as the outer By specifying hole sewing, the stitching in region.
Page 211 Sew Setting Stage Checking and editing the Checking the stitching in sewing order the Stitch Simulator To view stitching using the stitch simulator, click 1, Click 1, then 2. then 2. The basic operations are the same as those To change the sewing order of a color, select described for Layout &...
Page 212: Saving Embroidery Patterns
Sew Setting Stage Saving embroidery Memo: • Image data from the Original Image Stage patterns can be saved as a bitmap file (.bmp). • In the Line Image Stage, image data is The file can be saved at each stage. saved as a .pel file.
Page 213: Design Database
Design Database Using Design Database, the created embroidery data can be managed. In addition, while viewing images of the file contents, the files can be organized, or multiple embroidery designs can be transferred to embroidery machines.
Page 214: Design Database Window
Design Database Window Design Database Window 1 Toolbar 11 Remove button Returns the selected design (displayed in the 2 Folder pane writing list) to the unselected state. 3 Contents pane 12 Writing list Displays thumbnails of all embroidery design in Displays the list of designs to be written to the the selected folder.
Page 215: Starting Up Design Database
Starting Up Design Database Starting Up Design Database Click , then select All Programs, then PE-DESIGN NEXT, then Tools, then Design Database. Click a folder in the folder pane.  All embroidery files in the folder are displayed in the contents pane on the right. Memo: •...
Page 216: Organizing Embroidery Designs
Organizing Embroidery Designs Organizing Embroidery Designs  If the two folders are on separate drives, Creating new folders the selected embroidery design is copied into the other folder. Memo: In the folder pane, on the left, select the folder. • To copy the file from one folder to another on the same drive, hold down the Ctrl Click File, then Create New Folder.
Page 217: Deleting Files
Organizing Embroidery Designs ■ Small Thumbnails Deleting files Click or click Display, then Small Thumbnails. In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery design that you want to delete. In the contents pane, select the name of the embroidery design.
Page 218: Opening Embroidery Designs
Opening Embroidery Designs Opening Embroidery Designs Opening files with Layout & Editing In the folder pane, select the folder containing the embroidery design that you want to open in Layout & Editing. Note: Be sure to select a folder that contains .pes files.
Page 219: Transferring Embroidery Designs To Machines
Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines Note: The procedures for transferring the created embroidery design to an embroidery machine differ depending on your embroidery machine model. For detail, refer to the Operation Manual provided with your embroidery machine.
Page 220 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines ■ Using an original Click the Send To selector, and then click the card destination. Designs can be transferred to an embroidery machine equipped with a card slot. Note: Files other than .phc files can be written. Select from the Send To selector.
Page 221 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines When a message appears, indicating that writing is finished, click OK. Memo: Patterns created on a custom-sized Design Page are written to cards split into their various hoop sections. Note of “Transferring to a machine by using an original card”...
Page 222: Using Usb Media
Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines ■ Using USB media Memo: Designs can be transferred to an embroidery machine If a volume label has been specified for the compatible with the USB Host USB media, “ [(Drive Letter):] (Volume function. Label)” appears in the Send To selector. Select from the Send To selector.
Page 223 Transferring Embroidery Designs to Machines ■ ■ Transferring Sending directly to a embroidery machine's memory designs to machines by using Designs can be transferred to embroidery machines that can the Link function be connected to a computer An embroidery machine compatible with the Link using a USB cable.
Page 224: Searching For An Embroidery Design
Searching for an Embroidery Design Searching for an Embroidery Design (8) Design Name In the folder pane, select the folder. Type the design name in the box. Click File, then Search. (9) Category Specify the search conditions. Select the In the box, type specific characters or the check box of the search conditions to be embroidery category.
Page 225: Converting Embroidery Design Files To Different Formats
Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different Formats Converting Embroidery Design Files to Different Formats Embroidery design files can easily be converted to a file of one of the other formats (.pes, .dst, .exp, .pcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, .jef, .sew, .csd, or .xxx). In the folder pane, select the folder containing Click Convert.
Page 226: Checking Embroidery Designs
Checking Embroidery Designs Checking Embroidery Designs Previewing files Checking file information Sewing information such as the file name, size, stitch count, sewing time, color count and Toolbar button: modification date can be checked in the Property dialog box. With .pes file, additional information Select a folder in 1, select an embroidery file about the embroidery design can be viewed.
Page 227 Checking Embroidery Designs Memo: • Non-PES files and PES files (version 3.0 or earlier) • If the Design Page size was set to Custom Size or if Hoop Size was set to a multi- position hoop (100 × 172 mm or 130 × 300 mm) or a jumbo frame (360 ×...
Page 228: Outputting A Catalog Of Embroidery Designs
Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Designs Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Designs Select Print Layout (3). Printing Catalog style 1 Catalog style 4 Images of all embroidery designs in the selected folder can be printed as a catalog or as an instruction guide.
Page 229: Outputting As An Html File
Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Designs Outputting as an HTML file Outputting as a CSV file Instead of being printed, the catalog of embroidery A .csv file containing the sewing information (file designs can be outputted as an HTML file. name, dimensions, number of stitches, number of colors, file path, file properties (.pes files only) and In the folder pane, select the folder containing...
Page 230 Outputting a Catalog of Embroidery Designs...
Page 231: Programmable Stitch Creator
Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Creator allows you to create and edit stitch patterns, which can then be used as programmable fill stitches or motif stitches in both Layout & Editing and Design Center.
Page 232: Basic Programmable Stitch Creator Operations
Basic Programmable Stitch Creator Operations Basic Programmable Stitch Creator Operations Programmable Stitch Creator is an application for creating, editing and saving stitch patterns that can be used for programmable fill stitch or motif stitch sewing. The following two types of patterns can be created in their corresponding mode.
Page 233: Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern
For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files First, we will open a fill/stamp stitch pattern to be (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\Pattern. edited. In this example, we will use pattern wave1.pas. Memo: To view the data in the selected folder as...
Page 234 Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern Click points 1 through 4. Step 3 Applying embossing/engraving effects to the fill/stamp stitch pattern Click 1, and then double-click 2. Next, click 3, and then double-click 4. Memo: • To remove the last point that was entered, click the right mouse button.
Page 235: Stitch Pattern
Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern Click 1, and then click the second and fifth Select the drive and the folder, and then type in the file name. wave regions.  This region appears in blue and will be sewn with no dropped stitches to give the effect of embossing.
Page 236 Creating Fill/Stamp Stitch Pattern Select the drive and folder where the pattern was saved in Step 4. Click the edited fill/stamp stitch pattern, and then click OK.  The pattern is applied to the inside regions of the embroidery pattern. Memo: •...
Page 237: Editing A Pattern In Fill/Stamp Mode
Editing a Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode Editing a Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode ■ ■ Selecting patterns Scaling patterns Drag a handle of the selected pattern to adjust its To use the Select tool, click 1, then 2. size. Drag the rotation handle to rotate the pattern. Memo: •...
Page 238 Editing a Pattern in Fill/Stamp Mode To edit a point, click the point to select it. : Selected point : Unselected point • To move the point, drag it to the new location. • To insert a point, click the line to add a new point.
Page 239: Creating Motif Stitch Pattern
Creating Motif Stitch Pattern Creating Motif Stitch Pattern Now, we will create a new motif stitch pattern. Motif stitch patterns are created in Motif mode. Step 1 Enter motif mode Step 2 Shaping a single line to create motif stitch pattern Step 3 Saving the created motif stitch pattern Step 4...
Page 240 Creating Motif Stitch Pattern Click the line to insert points. Click 5 located between 3 and 4, then drag the Click 2 located between 0 and 1. point to 0. Click 3 located between 2 and 1. Select 2, then drag the point to 1. Select 3, then drag the point.
Page 241 Creating Motif Stitch Pattern Click below Motif in the Line sew section. Step 3 Saving the created motif stitch pattern Motif stitch patterns are saved in the .pmf format. Click 1, then 2. Select the drive and folder where the pattern was saved in Step 3.
Page 242: Editing A Pattern In Motif Mode
Editing a pattern in Motif Mode Editing a pattern in Motif Mode ■ ■ Moving and deleting several Scaling patterns points at a time Click 1, then 2. Click 1, then 2. Drag the handle to adjust the selected pattern(s) to the desired size. Memo: Blue square: Start point Red square: End point...
Page 243: Programmable Stitch Creator Window
Programmable Stitch Creator Window Programmable Stitch Creator Window 1 Application button 2 Ribbon 3 Quick Access Toolbar 4 Help button 5 Preview window( p. 243 ) Shows how the pattern will be sewn. 6 Design Page 7 Work area 8 Status bar “Understanding Windows”...
Page 244: Opening A Template
Opening a Template Opening a Template Opening an image in the Changing the density background background image Click 1, then 2. Click 1, and then drag the slider (2), or click Select the drive, the folder and the file, and then click Open or double-click the file's icon.
Page 245: Preview Window
Preview window Preview window Saving Patterns To switch between displaying and hiding the Preview window, click 1, then 2. Overwriting Click 1, then 2. In Motif mode  If no file name has been specified or if the file cannot be found, the Save As dialog box appears.
Page 246: Changing The Settings
Changing the Settings Changing the Click Save. Settings Memo: Saved files can be used in Layout & Editing or Design Center. Changing the grid settings “Step 5 Using the edited fill/stamp stitch patterns in Layout & Editing” on page 233 and “Step 4 Using the edited motif stitch Click 1, then 2, then 3.
Page 247: Font Creator
Font Creator Custom fonts can be created using Font Creator. These fonts can be recalled to be used in Layout & Editing.
Page 248: Basic Font Creator Operations
Basic Font Creator Operations Basic Font Creator Operations With Font Creator, custom font characters that can be used in Layout & Editing can be created and edited. Using these custom characters, original embroidery patterns can be created. Step 1 Opening a background image Step 2 Creating a font character pattern Step 3...
Page 249 Basic Font Creator Operations Step 2 Creating a font character : Semi-automatically created straight pattern block-type pattern : Running-type pattern Click 1, then 2, then 3. : Feed-type pattern Click . And then click in the Design Page to specify points 1 (start point) through 4. For this example, select “T”.
Page 250: Character Patterns
Basic Font Creator Operations Click , then Click 1, then drag Set Line to adjust the character width. Memo: By clicking at this point, overlapping stitching can be prevented. Click , then And then click points 11 through 12. Set Line Drag the triangle icons to move the blue Double-click point 13 (the last point of the reference lines so that they are aligned with...
Page 251 Basic Font Creator Operations Click 1, then 2, then 3. For this example, select Click , then “g”. And then click points 8 though 24. Adjust the character size and position in the same way that “T” was adjusted. Mean Line Click , then And then click points 25 and 26.
Page 252 45 (end point), or click point 45 and press the key. Enter For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\MyFont. And then type in the file name. For this example, type in the name “My font 1”. Click Save.
Page 253 For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN Note: was installed)\Program Files (Program If Layout & Editing is already started, exit it, Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN and then start it again. The new font is NEXT\MyFont. detected when the application starts up. • If any part of the character pattern extends off the Design Page, a message appears.
Page 254 Basic Font Creator Operations Click in the Design Page. Enter Input the text, and then press key or click the Design Page. “Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text” on page 89...
Page 255: Font Creator Window
Font Creator Window Font Creator Window 1 Application button 2 Ribbon 3 Quick Access Toolbar 4 Help button 5 Preview window ( p. 261) Shows how the stitch pattern will be sewn. 6 Design Page 7 Guidelines (fixed) ( p. 254) 8 Guidelines (movable) ( p.
Page 256 Font Creator Window About the Design Page Memo: • The heights and widths specified for the guidelines Base Line, Capital Line and Set Lines are the reference mask for creating the font The standard guidelines for creating fonts are character. shown in the Design Pages.
Page 257: Opening A File
Click 1, then 2. < The created font is saved in the MyFont folder at the following location. (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\MyFont To open a file, select it, and then click Open, or double-click the file’s icon.
Page 258: Selecting A Character And Preparing The Template
Selecting a Character and Preparing the Template Selecting a Character and Preparing the Template Selecting the character to Memo: • Characters where pattern has already been be created created appear with a blue background. • The blank box in the upper-left corner is a ■...
Page 259 Selecting a Character and Preparing the Template • While working on a character in a font, the To delete a registered character, select the same TrueType font appears until a character, and then click Remove. different template is selected for the The box is selected in red.
Page 260: Creating A Font Character Pattern
Creating a Font Character Pattern Creating a Font Character Pattern Creating patterns using the Memo: • When entering points, you can switch Manual Punch tools between the various tools. This is very easy if the shortcut keys are used. Using the Manual Punch tools, click 1, then 2, •...
Page 261: Editing Font Character Patterns
Creating a Font Character Pattern ■ Scaling patterns Editing Font Character Drag a handle of the selected pattern to adjust its size. Drag the rotation handle to rotate the pattern. Patterns Memo: ■ Selecting patterns • If the key is held down while a Shift To use the Select tool, click 1, then 2.
Page 262: Editing The Points Of A Font Character Pattern
Editing the Points of a Font Character Pattern Editing the Points of a Font Character Pattern Editing points and To Straight/To Curve reshaping patterns Click 1, then 2. Select the point(s). Click 1, then 2, then 3. Click the pattern. To edit a point, click the point to select it.
Page 263: Checking The Created Font Patterns
Checking the Created Font Patterns Checking the Created Font Patterns : To move to the end of the sewing Checking and editing the order. sewing order To change the sewing order, click OK. Click 1, then 2. Previewing the embroidery pattern To switch between displaying and hiding the Preview Window, click 1, then 2.
Page 264 Checking the Created Font Patterns Checking and selecting from the list of created characters A list of characters included in the font file currently being edited can be viewed. Click 1, then 2. To select a character, click the character, and then click Select.
Page 265: Saving Font Character Patterns
 If no file name has been specified or if the For example, (Drive where PE-DESIGN was installed)\Program Files (Program Files file cannot be found, the Save As dialog (x86))\Brother\PE-DESIGN NEXT\MyFont box appears. And then type in the file name, then click Save. Note:...
Page 266: Changing The Settings
Changing the Settings Changing the Settings Changing the drawing Changing the density mode background image There are two drawing modes in Font Creator. ■ Changing the density of the • Fill mode background image Blocks appear filled in. In this mode, the overlapping positions of patterns can be viewed Click 1, and then drag the slider (2), or click better.
Page 267 Changing the Settings Changing the grid settings Click View tab. Specify the grid settings. (1) To display the grid, select the Show Grid check box. (2) To display the grid as solid lines, select the with Axes check box. (3) In the Interval box, select the grid spacing.
Page 268 Changing the Settings...
Page 269: Supplement
Supplement This section provides hints and detailed techniques for creating even more attractive embroidery.
Page 270: Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns
Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Enlarging/Reducing Stitch Patterns Imported stitch patterns can be enlarged or reduced in Layout & Editing in the following three ways. 1 Stitch patterns can be simply enlarged/reduced. 2 Stitch patterns can be enlarged/reduced while the key is held down. Ctrl 3 Using the Stitch to Block function, stitch patterns can be enlarged/reduced after being converted to a manual punching pattern.
Page 271: Sewing Order
Sewing Order Sewing Order After creating an embroidery pattern made of several different parts (in Layout & Editing or Design Center), be sure to check the sewing order and correct it if necessary. With Layout & Editing, the default sewing order is the order in which the elements are drawn. With Design Center, the default sewing order is the order in which the sewing attributes are applied.
Page 272: Jump Stitch And Jump Stitch Trimming
Jump Stitch and Jump Stitch Trimming Jump Stitch and Jump Stitch Trimming Machine thread trimming according to settings specified in Layout & Editing If the multi-needle embroidery machine is selected in the Design Settings dialog box of Layout & Editing, trimming can be turned on or off at each jump stitch location.
Page 273: Fonts Suitable For Embroidering
Fonts Suitable for Embroidering Fonts Suitable for Embroidering ■ ■ When sewing small fonts When converting TrueType fonts to embroidery patterns For best results when using your embroidery machine to embroider patterns containing small font For best results when converting TrueType fonts to patterns, follow the recommendations described embroidery patterns, select a font where all lines are below.
Page 274: Converting Characters (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Etc) To Embroidery Patterns
Converting Characters (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc) to Embroidery Patterns Converting Characters (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc) to Embroidery Patterns Embroidery patterns can be created from various characters, such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean etc, using TrueType fonts. For this example, we will create an embroidery pattern from Japanese characters. Start up Layout &...
Page 275: Changing The Appearance Of The Application (Options)
Changing the Appearance of the Application (Options) Changing the Appearance of the Application (Options) From the Options dialog box, the commands appearing in the Quick Access Toolbar and settings for the application’s appearance can be selected, and shortcut keys can be specified or changed. Follow the procedure described below to display the Options dialog box.
Page 276 Changing the Appearance of the Application (Options) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired shortcut Customizing Shortcut keys keys have been specified for the commands, and then click Close. Click OK in the Options dialog box. Click Customize (1), then Customize (2). Customizing Application Color The color scheme of the applications can be...
Page 277 Changing the Appearance of the Application (Options) DST Import Setting If the check box was selected, a new If the number of consecutive jumps in the DST embroidery pattern that is created appears file is less than the number of jumps specified as shown below.
Page 278: 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...
Page 279: Menus/Tools And Reference
Menus/Tools and Reference This section lists the various Ribbon commands and tools in each application window. For details on each command and tool, refer to the corresponding page in this manual. This section also contains font samples and information on the various sewing attributes.
Page 280: Layout & Editing
Layout & Editing Layout & Editing Application button menu Menu Reference p. 77 p. 77 Open p. 81 Save p. 81 Save As p. 82 Print p. 113 Wizard p. 81 Export File Ribbon menu tabs ■ Home tab (11) (13) (15) (17)
Page 281 Layout & Editing ■ Edit tab Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 50 p. 47 Select Tools Merging p. 63 p. 45 Point Edit Hole Sewing p. 51 p. 60 Resize Selected Pattern Stamp Tools p. 55 p. 59 Group Convert Engrave/Emboss p.
Page 282 Layout & Editing ■ Image tab (11) (13) (10) (12) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 137 p. 119 Open Image Auto Punch Wizard p. 141 p. 122 Save Image Photo Stitch 1 Wizard p. 140 p. 127 Modify Image Photo Stitch 2 Wizard p.
Page 283 Layout & Editing ■ Attributes tab (Text) (13) (11) (15) (10) (12) (14) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 50 p. 101 Select Tools Region sew p. 92 p. 101 Text Tools Region color p. 93 p. 101 Font Text Body Sew Type p.
Page 284 Layout & Editing ■ Attributes tab (Outline) (11) (10) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 50 p. 44 Select Tools Region sew type p. 44 p. 66 Line sew Convert to Stitches p. 44 p. 154 Line color Applique Wizard p. 44 p.
Page 285 Layout & Editing ■ Attributes tab (Outline (Line/Region)) (12) (11) (13) (17) (10) (14) (18) (19) (20) (15) (16) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 50 p. 44 Select Tools Line sew p. 42 p. 44 Closed Straight Line Tool Line color p.
Page 286: Design Center
Design Center Design Center Application button menu Menu Reference p. 194 Wizard p. 197 New Line Image p. 199 New Figure Data p. 195 Open p. 210 Save p. 210 Save As Ribbon menu tabs ■ Original Image tab Menu Reference Menu Reference...
Page 287 Design Center ■ Figure Handle tab (7) (9) (11) (13) (15) (17) (10) (12) (14) (16) (18) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 187 p. 188 Select Tool Delete p. 188 p. 189 Edit Point Tool Split p. 187 p. 200 Line Tool Flip vertically —...
Page 288 Design Center ■ Sew Setting tab (6) (8) (11) (13) (15) (10) (12) (14) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 203 p. 205 Region Tool Sew Type p. 204 p. 209 Line Tools Sewing Order p. 208 — Hole Sew Tool Preview p.
Page 289: Design Database
Design Database Design Database List of menus ■ File menu Menu Toolbar Reference Menu Toolbar Reference p. 216 p. 226 Open in Layout & Editing Print Setup Import into Layout & p. 216 — Print Preview Editing p. 214 p. 226 Create New Folder Print p.
Page 290: Option Menu
Design Database ■ Option menu Menu Toolbar Reference Menu Toolbar Reference Blue Select p. 22 System Unit inch Black Application p. 274 p. 221 Link Silver Color p. 274 DST Settings Aqua ■ Help menu Menu Toolbar Reference Menu Toolbar Reference p.
Page 291: Programmable Stitch Creator
Programmable Stitch Creator Programmable Stitch Creator Application button menu Menu Reference — New Fill/Stamp Pattern p. 237 New Motif Pattern p. 231 Open p. 243 Save p. 243 Save As Ribbon menu tabs ■ Home tab (10) (11) (13) (12) Menu Reference Menu...
Page 292 Programmable Stitch Creator ■ View tab Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 242 p. 241 Open Template Show/Hide Status Bar p. 242 p. 244 Background Image Density Show Grid p. 243 Show/Hide Preview window...
Page 293: Font Creator
Font Creator Font Creator Application button menu Menu Reference p. 255 p. 255 Open p. 263 Save p. 263 Save As Ribbon menu tabs ■ Home tab (13) (11) (12) (10) (15) (17) (19) (14) (16) (20) (18) Menu Reference Menu Reference p.
Page 294 Font Creator ■ View tab (10) Menu Reference Menu Reference p. 246 p. 253 Open Template Show/Hide Status Bar p. 264 p. 265 Modify Template Show Grid p. 264 p. 265 Background Image Density Show Grid with Axes p. 264 p.
Page 295: Sewing Attributes
Sewing attributes Sewing attributes The sewing attributes for each sew type are first set to their default settings; however, by changing the settings of the sewing attributes, you can create custom stitching. For more details, refer to “Line sewing attributes” on page 296 and “Region sewing attributes” on page 301.
Page 296 Sewing attributes Region sew types Satin Stitch (c P.301) Fill Stitch (c P.303) Programmable Fill Stitch (c P.303) Motif Stitch (c P.307) Cross Stitch (c P.308) Concentric Circle Stitch (c P.308)
Page 297 Sewing attributes Radial Stitch (c P.308) Spiral Stitch (c P.308) Piping Stitch (c P.306) Stippling Stitch (c P.308) Memo: The stitching for the programmable fill stitch and the motif stitch depends on the selected stitch pattern.
Page 298 Sewing attributes ■ Line sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. Zigzag stitch Under sewing Narrow Wide Zigzag width Coarse Fine Density Half Stitch The inside The stitching is adjusted to a more even density. stitching is dense.
Page 299 Sewing attributes Motif stitch Select a pattern for the motif stitch. Click to display the Browse dialog box. Select a folder, and then select the desired pattern (.pmf file) from the list of patterns that appears. Smaller Larger Specify the pattern size. The pattern can be enlarged or reduced while maintaining the width-to- height proportion.
Page 300 Sewing attributes Stem stitch Narrow Wide Width Narrow Wide Space 45° 135° Angle Triple Single Stitch Type Feed Start/End Type “If the entry/exit points of sewing have been changed” on page 300 This sewing attribute is available only when a text pattern is selected. Connection “Selecting connection point positions in a text pattern”...
Page 301 Sewing attributes E/V stitch Select the E stitch or the V stitch. E Stitch Narrow Wide 1 Interval Short Long 2 Stroke width Narrow Wide 3 Run pitch 1 time 5 times Specify the number of times the line Run time(s) is sewn.
Page 302 Sewing attributes ■ If the entry/exit points of sewing have been changed If the entry/exit points of line sewing with the motif stitch, stem stitch or candlewicking stitch have been changed or optimized, select a setting for Start/End Type in the line sewing attributes. “Start/End Type”...
Page 303 Sewing attributes ■ Region sewing attributes The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type. Satin stitch To specify underlay stitching, select the check box, and then specify settings for the following attributes. Specify the type of underlay stitching to be sewn. •...
Page 304 Sewing attributes To specify half stitching, select the check box. Half Stitch This cannot be specified if the sewing direction is set to Constant. The inside stitching is The stitching is adjusted to a more even density. dense. Inside of region The inside of region setting is not available if the Gradation check box is selected.
Page 305 Sewing attributes Fill stitch Under sewing “Satin stitch” on page 301. Density Direction Specify the shape of the returning ends of the stitching. Stitch Type This cannot be specified if the sewing direction is set to variable. Half Stitch “Half Stitch” and “Running Stitch Path” on page 302. Running Stitch Path Short...
Page 306 Sewing attributes Programmable fill Click to display the Browse dialog box. Select a folder, and then select the desired pattern (.pas file) from the list of patterns that appears. Smaller Larger Specify the pattern size. The pattern can be enlarged or reduced while maintaining the width-to-height proportion.
Page 307 Sewing attributes Notes on programmable fill stitches and stamps In some case of the sew type and pattern directions setting of a programmable fill stitch or a stamp, lines will not be sewn. Use the Realistic View to view exactly how the stitch pattern will be sewn. To get an even better view, make test samples of different settings.
Page 308 Sewing attributes Piping stitch Stitching is created to run through the length of blocks. 90° 45° 135° This cannot be specified for manual Direction 180° 0° punching patterns. 225° 315° 270° Specify settings for the following if the motif stitch pattern is not used. Coarse Fine Density...
Page 309 Sewing attributes Motif stitch Motif Pattern1 only Pattern2 only Select the pattern to be used for the motif stitch. Pattern1 and 2 Pattern1/Pattern2 Specify settings for each pattern. Pattern and size of the motif stitch patterns Maintain “Motif stitch” in the “Line sewing attributes” on page 297 aspect ratio H-Arrange V-Arrange...
Page 310 Sewing attributes Cross stitch Smaller Larger Size Single Triple Times Concentric circle stitch, radial stitch and spiral stitch For details on moving the center point of the concentric circle stitch and the radial stitch, refer to “Moving the center point” on page 65. Concentric Circle Stitch Coarse Concentric Circle Stitch Fine Radial Stitch Coarse...
Page 311 Sewing attributes Manual punch If Satin Stitch, Fill Stitch or Prog. Fill Stitch is selected as the region sew type for the manual punching pattern, feathered edge settings can be specified. Feathered edge settings not specified Feathered edge settings specified Top edge only Specify the edge of the Top side of pattern...
Page 312: Font List
Font List Font List Text...
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Page 314 Font List Text...
Page 315 Font List Text Small text Monogram Diamond Script Memo: Uppercase letters of the English alphabet Lowercase letters of the English alphabet Numerals Punctuation marks, brackets and other symbols Uppercase and lowercase accented letters Size for small text (appears only for small text)
Page 316: Index
Index Connection Points ..........100, 296 Convert ............... 99 access key ..............21 Convert to Stitch ............67 aligning converting embroidery patterns ..........51 embroidery pattern formats ......223 Application appearance ..........274 Copy ................34 Application button ............19 copying Appliqué...
Page 317 Index embroidering area ..........162, 167 Horizontal Alignment ........... 96 Embroidery attributes for text ......100, 102 embroidery patterns adding comments ..........76 aligning ..............51 Image to Stitch Wizard ........6, 118, 134 centering ............. 50 Image Tune ............... 135 converting formats ..........
Page 318 Index Max. Number of Colors ......121, 126, 132 Measure ..............22, 69 Pan ..............69, 186 measurement units ..........22, 202 pattern information ..........76, 224 Merge ................47 adding comments ..........76 Mirror multi-position hoops .......... 164 Horizontal ............200 patterns Vertical ..............
Page 319 Index Text Convert to Outline Object ........99 satin stitch ............294, 301 Edit Letters ............92 saving Fit Text to Outline Setting ........96 Release Text from Outline ........97 different formats ..........81 Text Attribute Setting .......... 93 embroidery patterns ........
Page 320 English XE8656-001 Printed in China...

Brother PE-Design Next Instruction Manual

New Features of PE-DESIGN NEXT

Table of Contents

How to Use Manuals

Support/Service

Starting Up/Exiting Applications

Understanding Windows

Getting Started

Basic Layout & Editing Operations

Creating Embroidery Patterns Containing Text

Creating Embroidery Patterns Using Images

Operations for Specific Applications

Transferring Data

Design Center

Design Database

Programmable Stitch Creator

Font Creator

Supplement

Menus/Tools and Reference

Index

Quick Links

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