Brother Pe Design 6 Manual

Reference
Layout & Editing
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Layout & Editing
Edit menu
The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and 
pasting.
ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 24
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z
RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A
GroupTurns several selected objects into one object.Ctrl + G p. 134
UngroupCancels the grouping for grouped objects.Shift+ G p. 134
CutRemoves the selected pattern(s)...

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Numerical
SettingSizeResizes the selected pattern numerically.p. 132
RotateRotates the selected pattern numerically.p. 134
CenterMoves the selected pattern to the center of the Design 
Page.Ctrl + M p. 131
Align
LeftAligns the selected patterns on their left sides.p. 131
CenterAligns the selected patterns on their left/right centers.p. 131
RightAligns the selected patterns on their right sides.p. 131
To pAligns the selected patterns on their top edges.p. 131
MiddleAligns the selected...

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Image menu
The Image menu contains commands for importing and exporting image data and creating embroidery data 
from image data.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
Input
from FileImports image data from an existing file so that it can be 
used as a guide for creating embroidery data.
p. 111
from 
TWAIN 
deviceOperates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other 
device to import an image.p. 111
from 
Por traitCombine images of facial features that are...

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Layout & Editing
Text menu
The Text menu contains commands for performing actions on text patterns, such as fitting text to a curved 
path.
Sew menu
The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way each pattern will be sewn.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
Edit LettersAllows you to edit entered text.Ctrl + L p. 156
Text Attribute SettingAllows for precise control of character attributes.Ctrl + K p. 157
Fit Text to Path 
SettingFits a line of text along a path.Ctrl + T p. 158
Release Text...

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Layout & Editing
Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.
Applique WizardProvides step-by-step instructions for easily creating 
appliqués.p. 181
Select Sewing AreaSets the sewing area.p. 183
Optimize hoop 
changeOptimizes the sewing order of patterns in a Design 
Page for multi-position embroidery frames (100 × 172 
mm, 172 × 100 mm, 130 × 300 mm, or 300 × 130 
mm).p. 204
Optimize Entry/
Exit pointsOptimizes the positions...

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Layout & Editing
Option menu
The Option menu contains commands for providing additional options.
Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
Design CenterStarts up Design Center and displays its window up 
front.F5 p. 30
Programmable Stitch 
CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays 
its window up front.p. 54
Design PropertyDisplays a dialog box containing sewing information 
for the selected...

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Reference
Programmable
Stitch Creator
Programmable Stitch Creator
List of Tool Box Buttons
List of Menus
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the right 
mouse button is clicked.
File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling files, such as opening and saving.
To o l  B oxPurposeSee page
Sets the pointer in selection mode.
Pointer shape: 
p. 213
Sets the pointer in point edit mode. 
Pointer shape: p. 216
Sets the pointer in line...

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Programmable Stitch Creator
Mode menu
You can use Programmable Stitch Creator to create patterns for programmable fill stitches, motif fill or motif 
line stitches, and stamps. However, the method and work area are different for each. Use the Mode menu to 
select the mode for the pattern that you want to create.
Edit menu
The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected lines and patterns, such as 
cutting and pasting.
Template Open
Opens a background image file that can be...

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Programmable
Stitch Creator
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Programmable Stitch Creator
Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.
CopySaves the selected line(s) in the Clipboard without 
removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 214
DuplicateAdds a copy of the selected line(s) to the work area.Ctrl + D p. 214
PastePastes the lines of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V p. 214
DeleteRemoves the selected line(s) from the screen without 
saving them in the Clipboard.Delete...

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Programmable Stitch Creator
Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page
ContentsStarts up the on-screen help information for this 
application.F1
Customer supportOpens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page 
on our Web site. 
About Programmable 
Stitch CreatorGives information about the version of this application.
aNote:
This function cannot be used if there is no 
Internet browser correctly installed in the...