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Layout & Editing
List of Tool Box Buttons
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. 101
Sets the pointer in point edit mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 106
p. 110
Sets the pointer in zoom mode.
Pointer shape:   or p. 168
Sets the pointer in text, small text and monogram input mode.
Pointer shape: p. 127
Sets the pointer in circle, arc, fan shape and arc & string drawing mode.
Pointer shape: p. 118
Sets the pointer in rectangle drawing mode.
Pointer shape: p. 121
Sets the pointer in various shape drawing mode.
Pointer shape: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 
, , , , , , , ,  or p. 121
Sets the pointer in outline drawing mode.
Pointer shape:  ,   or p. 123
Sets the pointer in manual punching mode.
Pointer shape: , , ,  or p. 125
Sets the pointer in measure mode.
Pointer shape: p. 169
Sets the pointer in split stitch mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 116 
						

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List of Menus

File menu
The File menu contains commands for handling file input/output, such as opening, saving and printing.
Sets the pointer in stamp input or stamp edit mode.
Pointer shape:   p. 144
bMemo:
Many menu commands are available as buttons on the Toolbar or in the menu that appears when the 
right mouse button is clicked.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
NewCreates a new Design Page.Ctrl + N p. 94
OpenOpens a previously saved embroidery design.Ctrl + O p. 94
Import
from FileImports embroidery designs from embroidery cards 
(.pec) and files created in the Tajima (.dst), Melco 
(.exp), Pfaff (.pcs), Husqvarna/Viking (.hus, .vip, .shv), 
Janome (.jef, .sew), Singer (.csd, .xxx) and 
embroidery sewing machine (.phc) formats can be 
imported and added to the current Design Page.
F8 p. 95
from 
Design 
CenterImports an embroidery pattern from Design Center.F7 p. 98
from 
CardImports an embroidery design from an embroidery 
card.p. 97
SaveSaves your embroidery design on the computer’s hard 
disk as a latest version file (default).Ctrl + S p. 177
Save AsSaves your embroidery design on the computer’s hard 
disk under a new file name.p. 177
ExportExports the design shown in the Design Page as a file 
of a different format (.dst, .exp, .pcs, .hus, .vip, .shv, 
,jef, .sew, .csd and .xxx).p. 177
Write to CardWrites your embroidery design to an original card.F4 p. 178
PropertyUsed to enter comments in the .pes file being edited.p. 179
Print SetupAllows you to change the printing settings for 
previewed embroidery.p. 180
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Edit menu
The Edit menu contains commands for performing simple actions on selected patterns, such as cutting and 
pasting.
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. 181
PrintPrints your Design Page and some sewing 
information.Ctrl + P p. 181
ExitExits the application.Alt + F4 p. 12
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
UndoUndoes the last operation.Ctrl + Z
RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A
GroupTurns several selected patterns into one object.Ctrl + G
p. 105
UngroupCancels the grouping for grouped patterns.Shift+ G
CutRemoves the selected pattern(s) from the screen 
while saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X
CopySaves the selected pattern(s) in the Clipboard without 
removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C
DuplicateMakes a copy of the selected pattern(s).Ctrl + D
PastePastes the contents of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V
DeleteRemoves the selected pattern(s) from the screen 
without saving them in the Clipboard.Delete p. 79
p. 108
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference 
						

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Point
To  
StraightStraightens the two rounded lines that meet at a point 
on a curve.p. 108
To  C u r v eRounds off the two straight lines that meet at a corner 
point.p. 108
To  
SmoothSmoothes out the path at a point.p. 109
To  S y m -
metryAdjusts the control handles of a point symmetrically.p. 109
To  C u s pTransforms to a pointed path.p. 110
DeleteRemoves the selected point(s).p. 108
Mirror
Horizon-
talFlips the selected pattern(s) up/down.Ctrl + H
p. 104
VerticalFlips the selected pattern(s) left/right.Ctrl + J
RotateAllows you to manually rotate the selected pattern(s) 
by an arbitrary angle.Ctrl + Y p. 104
Numerical
SettingSizeResizes the selected pattern numerically.p. 103
RotateRotates the selected pattern numerically.p. 105
CenterMoves the selected pattern to the center of the Design 
Page.Ctrl + M p. 102
Align
LeftAligns the selected patterns on their left sides.
p. 102
CenterAligns the selected patterns on their left/right centers.
RightAligns the selected patterns on their right sides.
To pAligns the selected patterns on their top edges.
MiddleAligns the selected patterns on their top/bottom 
centers.
BottomAligns the selected patterns on their bottom edges.
Select AllSelects all of the patterns.Ctrl + E p. 101
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference 
						

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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 keyReference
Input
from FileImports image data from an existing file so that it can be 
used as a guide for creating embroidery data.
p. 76
from 
TWAIN 
deviceOperates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other 
device to import an image.p. 76
from 
Por traitCombines images of facial features that are provided 
with the application to create an original portrait.p. 77
from 
ClipboardImports image data from the Clipboard.p. 78
Output
to FileSaves the image data as a file.p. 100
to 
ClipboardCopies the image data onto the Clipboard.p. 100
Select TWAIN deviceSelects which TWAIN device installed in the computer 
to use.p. 76
ModifyAdjusts the size and position of the image data.p. 79
Image to Stitch Wiz-
ardGives step-by-step instruction for creating embroidery 
pattern from image data.p. 80
Display 
Image
On 
(100%)Displays the template image (density: 100%).F6
p. 79
75%Displays a faded copy of the template image (density: 
75%).F6
50%Displays a faded copy of the template image (density: 
50%).F6
25%Displays a faded copy of the template image (density: 
25%).F6
OffHides the template image.F6
aNote:
The file name extension must be one of the 
following: Windows bitmap (.bmp), Exif (.tif, 
.jpg), ZSoftPCX (.pcx), Windows Meta File 
(.wmf), Portable Network Graphics (.png), 
Encapsulated PostScript (.eps), Kodak 
PhotoCD (.pcd), FlashPix (.fpx), JPEG2000 
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Text menu
The Text menu contains commands for performing actions on text patterns, such as fitting text to a curved 
path.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Edit LettersAllows you to edit entered text.Ctrl + L p. 142
Text Attribute SettingAllows for precise control of character attributes.Ctrl + K p. 132
Fit Text to Path 
SettingFits a line of text along a path.Ctrl + T p. 135
Release Text from 
PathReleases the text from the path.Ctrl + Q p. 137
Transform TextApplies a preset transformation to text.F2 p. 137
Clear TransformationRestores the original shape of the text.F3 p. 137
True Type Font 
Attribute SettingSets the attributes, such as the style, for TrueType 
fonts that are converted to embroidery pattern.p. 137
Convert to Outline 
ObjectCreates outline data from text pattern converted from 
a TrueType font.p. 138 
						

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Sew menu
The Sew menu contains commands for controlling the way each pattern will be sewn.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Sewing Attribute 
SettingSets the sewing attributes of the regions and the 
outlines of a pattern.Ctrl + W p. 151
Sewing Order/ColorAllows you to check and change the sewing order of 
pattern colors and individual patterns.F10 p. 115
Set hole sewingSets a pair of patterns for hole sewing (to avoid 
sewing twice at the same place when a pattern 
encloses another one).p. 166
Cancel hole sewingCancels hole sewing.p. 167
Stitch to BlockConverts imported stitch patterns into blocks (manual 
punching data), allowing you to set sewing attributes 
and to keep the stitching quality when scaling.p. 115
Convert to StitchConverts a shape pattern to a stitch pattern.p. 113
Applique WizardProvides step-by-step instructions for easily creating 
appliqués.p. 167
Select Sewing AreaSets the sewing area.p. 169
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. 185
Optimize Entry/
Exit pointsOptimizes the positions of the entry points and the exit 
points for the embroidery pattern.p. 111 
						

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Display menu
The Display menu contains commands for modifying the appearance of the screen.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Grid SetupControls the display and characteristics of the grid.p. 183
PreviewSpecifies whether the patterns appear as stitches or 
in the normal view.F9
p. 172
Realistic Preview
Displays a realistic image of how either selected patterns 
or all patterns will look after being embroidered.Shift + F9
Realistic Preview 
Attribute SettingSets the preview attributes for the Realistic Preview 
function.p. 172
Refresh WindowUpdates the screen.Ctrl + R
Stitch SimulatorDisplays a simulation of the machine stitching.p. 173
Reference WindowHides/displays the Reference Window.F11 p. 175
ToolbarHides/displays the Toolbar.
p. 13
Status BarHides/displays the status bar.
aNote:
The Realistic Preview function cannot display a 
clean preview of the pattern if the monitor is set 
to 256 colors or less. The monitor should be set 
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Option menu
The Option menu contains commands for providing additional options.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Design CenterStarts up Design Center and displays its window up 
front.F5 p. 14
p. 33
Programmable Stitch 
CreatorStarts up Programmable Stitch Creator and displays 
its window up front.p. 16
p. 307
Design DatabaseStarts up Design Database and displays its window 
up front.p. 17
p. 274
Font CreatorStarts up Font Creater and displays its window up 
front.p. 15
p. 237
Design PropertyDisplays a dialog box containing sewing information 
for the selected pattern(s).p. 174
Design Page PropertyAllows you to change the size of the Design Page, and 
the color of the Design Page and the background.p. 99
Edit User Thread 
ChartAllows original thread charts to be created and edited.p. 162
Select 
System 
UnitmmAllows you to change the system units to millimeters.
p. 183
inchAllows you to change the system units to inches. 
						

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Help menu
The Help menu contains commands for accessing the on-screen help information system.
MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference
Instruction ManualStarts up the Instruction Manual (HTML format) for 
this application.F1 p. 3
Check for UpdatesChecks for the updated version on the Web.
p. 9
Customer SupportOpens the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page 
on our Web site. 
p. 9
Online RegistrationDisplays the online registration page from our Web 
site.
p. 9
About 
Layout & EditingGives information about the version of this application.
aNote:
Access to the Internet is required in order to 
use this function.
aNote:
This function cannot be used if there is no 
Internet connection.
aNote:
This function is available only if the Internet 
browser is correctly installed and an Internet 
connection can be established. *Online 
registration is not possible in certain 
countries and regions.