Brother Pe Design 7 Manual

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Design Center
List of Tool Box Buttons

Line Image Stage
In the 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.
To o l  B oxPurposeReference
The five first buttons are used as pens and erasers of different thicknesses.
Pointer shape when moved or dragged over...

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Figure Handle Stage
In the 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 oxPurposeReference
Sets the pointer in selection mode.When you start up the application, the selection mode is 
selected. Pointer shape: 
p. 202
Sets the pointer in point edit mode. 
Pointer shape: p. 205...

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Sew Setting Stage
In the Sew Setting Stage, outline pattern from the 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.
To o l  B oxPurposeReference
Sets the pointer in region sewing mode. 
When you start up the application, this tool is selected.
Pointer shape:...

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List of Menus

File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening and saving.
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the 
right mouse button is clicked.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
New Line ImageCreates a new Design Page and switches to the Line 
Image Stage.Ctrl + N p. 197
New Figure DataCreates a new Design Page and switches to the 
Figure Handle Stage.p. 202
WizardGives a...

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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. 12
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z p. 37
p. 204
RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A p. 204
CutRemoves the selected pattern from the screen while 
saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X p. 204
CopySaves the selected pattern in the Clipboard without 
removing them...

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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.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
Sewing AttributesSets the sewing attributes for outlines and regions.Ctrl + W p. 216
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. 230...

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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.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
Layout & EditingStarts up Layout & Editing and displays its window up 
front.F5 p. 76
p. 94
Programmable Stitch 
CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays 
its window up front.p. 256
Design Page PropertyAllows you to change...

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Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
Instruction ManualStarts up the Instruction Manual (HTML format) for 
this application.F1 p. 3
Customer SupportOpens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page 
on our Web site. 
p. 9
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...

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Font Creator
List of Tool Box Buttons
List of Menus

File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling files, such as opening and saving.
To o l  B oxPurposeReference
Sets the pointer in selection mode. When you start up the application, the selection mode 
is selected. Pointer shape: 
p. 244
Sets the pointer in point edit mode.
Pointer shape: p. 248
Sets the pointer in zoom mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 252
Sets the pointer in manual punching mode.
Pointer shape: , , ,  or p. 242...

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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 used as a guide 
to draw a Font Pattern. 
p. 238
SaveSaves created font pattern on the disk. Ctrl + S p. 253
Save AsSaves the current font pattern under a new file name.p. 253
ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 12
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z...