Brother Pe Design 7 Manual

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Menus/Tools

Sew menu
The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way the pattern will be sewn.
Point
To  
StraightStraightens the two rounded lines that meet at a point 
on a curve.p. 249
To  C u r v eRounds off the two straight lines that meet at a corner 
point.
To  
SmoothSmoothes out the path at a point.
To  S y m -
metryAdjusts the control handles of a point symmetrically.
To  C u s pTransforms to a pointed path.
DeleteRemoves the selected point(s).p. 249
Mirror
Horizon-
talFlips the...

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Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.

Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
Grid SetupSelects the work grid.p. 255
Fill ModeSwitches the display mode between fill mode (blocks 
appear filled in) and outline mode (blocks do not 
appear filled in).F9 p. 254
Preview WindowHides/displays the Preview Window.F11 p. 250
Browse...

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Programmable Stitch Creator
List of Tool Box Buttons
To o l  B oxPurposeReference
Sets the pointer in selection mode.
Pointer shape: 
p. 262
p. 270
Sets the pointer in point edit mode. 
Pointer shape: p. 266
p. 269
Sets the pointer in line drawing mode. When you start up the application, the drawing 
mode is selected. 
Pointer shape: p. 261
Sets the pointer in region (reset) mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 268
Sets the pointer in region (engrave) mode.
Pointer shape:   
Sets the pointer in...

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Menus/Tools
List of Menus

File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling files, such as opening and saving.

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.
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when...

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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.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z
RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A
CutRemoves the selected line(s) from the screen while 
saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X p. 263
CopySaves the selected line(s) in the Clipboard without 
removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 263
DuplicateAdds a copy...

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Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.

Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
Grid
WideDisplays the grid interval of 1/8 of a work area’s edge.
p. 273
MediumDisplays the grid interval of 1/16 of a work area’s 
edge.
NarrowDisplays the grid interval of 1/32 of a work area’s 
edge.
NoneHides the grid.
Te m p l a t e
On 
(100%)Displays...

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Design Database
List of Menus

File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling files, such as opening, importing and converting, and for 
creating catalogs.
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
Open in Layout & 
EditingOpens the embroidery design file with Layout & 
Editing.
p. 277
Import into Layout & 
EditingImports the embroidery design...

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Edit menu

Display menu
Create CSVOutputs the catalog of embroidery design files sewing 
information as a CSV file.p. 288
ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 12
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
CutRemoves the selected embroidery design file(s) from 
the folder while saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X
p. 275
CopySaves the selected embroidery design file(s) in the 
Clipboard without removing them from the folder.Ctrl + C
PastePastes the embroidery design file(s) from the...

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Option menu
The Option menu contains a command for changing the units of measure.

Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Select 
System 
UnitmmAllows you to change the system units to millimeters.
p. 183
inchAllows you to change the system units to inches.
MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
Instruction ManualStarts up the Instruction Manual (HTML format) for 
this application.F1...

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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, visit the following Web site to find causes and solutions to those problems and answers 
to frequently asked questions.
http://welcome.solutions.brother.com/bsc/public/midlink2.aspx?prod=pe-design7&lang=all