Brother Pe Design 7 Manual

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7.Click the desired locations within the object 
where you want to apply the stamp.
→The stamps appear as dotted lines in the 
object.
Editing a stamp
1.Click   on the Tool Box.
→Two buttons appear:  .
2.Click .
→The shape of the pointer changes to 
, the Stamp Attribute Setting 
dialog box appears, and stamps that have been applied are indicated by pink dotted 
lines.
3.Click the object with the stamp that you want 
to edit.
→“Marching lines” appear...

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c“Scaling patterns” on page 103 and 
“Rotating patterns” on page 104
bMemo:
 When a pattern with a stamp applied is 
moved, the stamp is moved together with 
the pattern. However, changes to the size 
and orientation of the pattern do not affect 
the size and orientation of the stamps. After 
editing the shape of an object, it may be 
necessary to check the region and adjust 
the stamps.
 Stamps appear only after a stamp tool is 
selected.
 Stamps...

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Applying Sewing Attributes to Lines and 
Regions
The Sewing Attributes bar allows you to set the 
following attributes:
geometric attributes (arc shape, rectangle 
edge radius, and path shape)
text attributes (font, size)
embroidery attributes (thread color and sew 
type, outline and inside region on/off)
The sewing attributes that are available depend on 
the tool selected in Tool Box, and the type of 
embroidery pattern selected.
Example 1: When...

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Setting the thread color and 
sew type
All patterns can be assigned at least one color and 
sew type. Patterns with an outline and an inside 
region can be assigned two different thread colors 
and sew types. If a gradation is set, an additional 
color can be added to the region. (For details on 
gradations, refer to “Creating a gradation” on 
page 162.) In addition, each character in a text 
pattern can be assigned individual thread colors and 
sew...

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1.Click the Region sew button.
This button has two settings:
On: The Region color button and the Region 
sew type selector is displayed.
Off: The Region color button and the Region 
sew type selector are not displayed. 
Clicking the button switches between the two 
settings. 
→The settings are applied to all patterns 
that you will create with an inside region, 
until the setting is changed.
→If a pattern is selected, the settings are 
applied to the...

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cFor details on specifying a user thread 
chart or for information on how machines 
handle thread colors, refer to “Editing 
User Thread Color Lists” on page 162.
c“Line sew” on page 148 and “Region sew” 
on page 148

Special colors 
→NOT DEFINED: Embroidery machines 
that feature automatic thread color display 
will automatically switch the display to the 
specified color. If you are using such a 
machine and if you want to be able to 
select manually...

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c“Line sew” on page 148, “Region sew” on 
page 148 and “Specifying sewing 
attributes” below
Specifying sewing 
attributes
Various sewing attributes for lines and regions can 
be set in the Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box
Toolbar button: 
1.Click one of the Tool Box buttons used to draw 
or select objects.
2.Click   in the Toolbar
→The Sewing Attribute Setting dialog box 
appears.
Beginner mode:Expert mode:
3.To display only basic sewing attributes...

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cFor details on the different sewing 
attributes and settings, refer to “Line 
sewing attributes” on page 153 and 
“Region sewing attributes” on page 155.
In addition, frequently used sewing 
attributes can be saved. For details, refer 
to “Saving the settings in a list” on 
page 165.
5.Click the Apply button in the dialog box to 
apply the new sewing attributes.
6.Click Close to close the dialog box.
bMemo:
 In some cases, you may need to scroll...

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Line sewing attributes
The available attributes differ depending on the selected sew type.
Zigzag stitch
Running stitch
Triple stitch
Under sewingSets underlay stitching on or off. Use underlay stitching in order to prevent shrinking during 
stitching.
On: Underlay stitching will be sewn.
Off: Underlay stitching will not be sewn.
Default: Off
Zigzag widthSets the width of the zigzag.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)...

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Motif stitch
E/V stitch
Run pitchSets the pitch of the line sewing.
Range: 1.0–10.0 mm (0.04–0.39 inch)
Default: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
MotifSelect a pattern for the motif stitch.
Click  , and then, in the Browse dialog box that appeared, select the folder con-
taining the .pmf file that you want to use. Double-click the desired pattern, or select it, 
and then click OK.
Width (horizontal 
length)Sets the pattern width (the direction along the line)....