Brother Pe Design 6 Manual
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233 Chapter 3 Reference PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 233 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
234 Design Center List of Tool Box Buttons Stage 2 (Line Image stage) In stage 2 (Line Image stage), the Tool Box is used to modify the line image generated from the original image or to create a line image from scratch. Selecting a button on the Tool Box changes the pointer mode and shape. A description of each tool appears at the left side of the status bar. Stage 3 (Figure Handle stage) In stage 3 (Figure Handle stage), outline data that has been generated automatically can be edited using the Tool Box. Selecting a button on the Tool Box changes the pointer mode and shape. A description of each tool appears at the left side of the status bar. To o l B oxPurposeSee page The five first buttons are used as pens and erasers of different thicknesses. Pointer shape when moved or dragged over the work area: for the pens and for the erasers (when the right mouse button is held down). When you start up the application, the second Pen tool is selected. p. 32 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. p. 34 Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 To o l B oxPurposeSee page Sets the pointer in selection mode.When you start up the application, the selection mode is selected. Pointer shape: p. 78 PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 234 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
ReferenceDesign Center 235 Design Center Stage 4 (Sew Setting stage) In stage 4 (Sew Setting stage), outline data from stage 3 (Figure Handle stage) are assigned line and region sewing attributes. This is done by using the Tool Box and the Sewing Attributes bar. Selecting a button on the Tool Box changes the pointer mode and shape. A description of each tool appears at the left side of the status bar. Sets the pointer in point edit mode. Pointer shape: p. 81 Sets the pointer in line drawing mode. Pointer shape: p. 82 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. p. 32 Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 Fills the display with the selected objects. To o l B oxPurposeSee page Sets the pointer in region sewing mode. When you start up the application, this tool is selected. Pointer shape: p. 84 Sets the pointer in line (all) sewing mode. Pointer shape: p. 85 Sets the pointer in line (part) sewing mode. Pointer shape: p. 86 Sets the pointer in hole sewing mode. Pointer shape: p. 97 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. p. 32 To o l B oxPurposeSee page PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 235 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
236 Design Center 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 file input/output, such as opening and saving. Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: p. 102 Sets the pointer in stamp input mode. Pointer shape: p. 98 Sets the pointer in stamp edit mode. Pointer shape: p. 99 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page New Line ImageCreates a new Design Page and switches to stage 2 (Line Image stage).Ctrl + N p. 71 New Figure DataCreates a new Design Page and switches to stage 3 (Figure Handle stage).p. 71 WizardGives a step-by-step guide for creating pattern data, according the type of data you want to create.F3 p. 71 OpenOpens a previously saved file (.pem, .pel) or image file (Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif, .jpg), ZSoftPCX (.pcx), Windows Meta File (.wmf), Por table Network Graphics (.png), Encapsulated PostScript (.eps), Kodak PhotoCD (.pcd), FlashPix (.fpx), JPEG2000 (.j2k). Ctrl + O p. 31 Select TWAIN deviceSelects which TWAIN device installed in the computer to use.p. 72 Input from TWAIN deviceOperates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other device to import an image.p. 72 Input from ClipboardOpens a new Design Page in stage 1 (Original Image stage), and imports the image data on the Clipboard.p. 72 To o l B oxPurposeSee page aNote: For .pcd and .fpx files containing many pages, only the first page can be displayed. Tiff files that have used LZW compression cannot be opened. PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 236 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
ReferenceDesign Center 237 Design Center Edit menu The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and pasting. Output to ClipboardCopies the stage 1 (Original Image stage) image data to the Clipboard.p. 114 Import FigureAdds a .pem file to your Design Page (available only in stage 3 (Figure Handle stage)).F8 SaveSaves your Design Page on the disk as latest version file (default).Ctrl + S p. 104 Save AsSaves the current file under a new file name. Savable files are: in stage 1 (Original Image stage), Bitmap files (.bmp); in stage 2 (Line Image stage), .pel files; and in stage 3 (Figure Handle stage) and stage 4 (Sew Setting stage), .pem files. p. 104 ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A CutRemoves the selected data from the screen while saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X p. 214 CopySaves the selected data in the Clipboard without removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 214 DuplicateMakes a copy of the selected data.Ctrl + D p. 214 PastePastes the contents of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V p. 214 DeleteRemoves the selected data from the screen without saving them in the Clipboard.Delete p. 214 Mirror Horizon- talFlips the selected data up/down.Ctrl + H p. 79 VerticalFlips the selected data left/right.Ctrl + J p. 79 RotateAllows you to change the direction of the pattern.Ctrl + Y p. 79 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 237 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
238 Design Center Sew menu The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way the pattern will be sewn. Display menu The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen. Numerical SettingSizeResizes the selection numerically.p. 79 RotateRotates the selected pattern numerically.p. 80 Select AllSelects all of the data.Ctrl + E p. 130 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page Sewing AttributesSets the sewing attributes for outlines and regions.Ctrl + W p. 89 Sewing OrderAllows you to check and modify the sewing order of the different colors of a pattern as well as the sewing order of each color individually.F10 p. 100 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page Grid SetupAllows you to set up the grid, to switch it on or off, and to display it with or without the horizontal and vertical lines.p. 105 PreviewSpecifies whether the patterns appear as stitches or in the normal view.F9 p. 102 Realistic PreviewDisplays a realistic image of how the patterns will look after being embroidered.Shift + F9 p. 102 Refresh WindowUpdates the screen.Ctrl + R Stitch SimulatorDisplays a simulation of the machine stitching.p. 101 Reference WindowHides/displays the Reference window.F11 p. 103 Realistic Preview Attribute SettingSets the preview attributes for Realistic Preview.p. 102 ToolbarHides/displays the Toolbar.p. 70 Status BarHides/displays the status bar.p. 70 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 238 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
ReferenceDesign Center 239 Design Center Option menu The Option menu contains commands for selecting the Design Page size and the unit system. Stage menu The Stage menu contains commands for moving from one stage to the next or to a previous one. MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page Layout & EditingStarts up Layout & Editing and displays its window up front.F5 p. 39 Programmable Stitch CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays its window up front.p. 54 Design Page PropertyAllows you to change the size of the Design Page and the color of the Design Page and the background.p. 77 Select System UnitmmAllows you to change the system units to millimeters.p. 105 inchAllows you to change the system units to inches.p. 105 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page To Original ImageMoves back to stage 1 (Original Image stage). p. 71 To Line ImageMoves to stage 2 (Line Image stage). p. 73 To Figure HandleMoves to stage 3 (Figure Handle stage).p. 76 To Sew SettingMoves from stage 3 (Figure Handle stage) to stage 4 (Sew Setting stage).p. 83 aNote: This function can only be used if there is image data in stage 1 (Original Image stage), for example, if image data was opened or if image data was pasted from the Clipboard. If you have started with a new file from stage 2 (Line Image stage), for example, the function is not available. aNote: If you have started with a new figure handle file from stage 3 (Figure Handle stage), this function is not available. PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 239 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
240 Design Center 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 Design CenterGives information about the version of this application. aNote: This function cannot be used if there is no Internet browser correctly installed in the computer. PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 240 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
241 Reference Layout & Editing Layout & Editing List of Tool Box Buttons To o l B oxPurposeSee page Sets the pointer in selection mode. When you start up the application, the selection mode is selected. Pointer shape: p. 130 Sets the pointer in point edit mode. Pointer shape: or p. 135 p. 139 Sets the pointer in zoom mode. Pointer shape: or p. 186 Sets the pointer in text and monogram input mode. Pointer shape: p. 153 Sets the pointer in circle, arc, fan shape and arc & string drawing mode. Pointer shape: p. 145 Sets the pointer in rectangle drawing mode. Pointer shape: p. 148 Sets the pointer in outline drawing mode. Pointer shape: , or p. 149 Sets the pointer in manual punching mode. Pointer shape: , , , or p. 152 Sets the pointer in measure mode. Pointer shape: p. 182 Sets the pointer in split stitch mode. Pointer shape: p. 143 Sets the pointer in stamp input or stamp edit mode. Pointer shape: p. 165 PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 241 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM
242 Layout & Editing 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 file input/output, such as opening, saving and printing. MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keySee page NewCreates a new Design Page.Ctrl + N p. 108 OpenOpens a previously saved embroidery pattern.Ctrl + O p. 109 Import from FileImports embroidery patterns from embroidery cards (.pec), original cards (.pes) and files created in the Tajima (.dst), Melco (.exp), Pfaff (.pcs), Husqvarna (.hus) and embroidery sewing machine (.phc) formats and adds them to your current Design Page. F8 p. 127 from Design CenterImports an embroidery pattern from Design Center.F7 p. 128 from CardImports an embroidery pattern from an embroidery card.p. 128 SaveSaves your embroidery pattern on the computer’s hard disk as a latest version file (default).Ctrl + S p. 194 Save AsSaves your embroidery pattern on the computer’s hard disk under a new file name.p. 194 ExportExports the data shown in the Design Page as a file of a different format (.dst, .hus, .exp, and .pcs).p. 195 Write to Card Current DesignWrites your embroidery pattern to an original card.F4 p. 195 Other PES filesWrites multiple .pes files to an original card at the same time.Shift + F4 p. 196 PropertyUsed to enter comments in the .pes file being edited.p. 199 Print SetupAllows you to change the printing settings for previewed embroidery.p. 200 Print PreviewAllows you to preview the contents of the Design Page and check the sewing color order, the dimensions and the needle count before printing.p. 201 PrintPrints your Design Page and some sewing information.Ctrl + P p. 201 PeDesignV6Eng.book Page 242 Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:59 AM