Brother Pe Design 7 Manual
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335 Menus/Tools 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 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. 35 p. 198 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: p. 35 Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. p. 36 Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: p. 35
336 Menus/Tools 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 Sets the pointer in line drawing mode. Pointer shape: p. 206 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: Fills the display with the selected objects.
337 Menus/Tools 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: p. 209 Sets the pointer in line (all) sewing mode. Pointer shape: p. 211 Sets the pointer in line (part) sewing mode. Pointer shape: p. 211 Sets the pointer in hole sewing mode. Pointer shape: p. 227 Sets the pointer in zoom-in mode. Pointer shape: Maximizes the selected Design Page to fit in the window. Sets the pointer in zoom-out mode. Pointer shape: Sets the pointer in stamp input mode. Pointer shape: p. 228 Sets the pointer in stamp edit mode. Pointer shape: p. 229
338 Menus/Tools 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 step-by-step guide for creating pattern, according the type of data you want to create.F3 p. 194 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 Select TWAIN deviceSelects which TWAIN device installed in the computer to use.p. 195 Input from TWAIN deviceOperates a TWAIN standardized scanner or other device to import an image. Input from ClipboardOpens a new Design Page in the Original Image Stage, and imports the image data on the Clipboard. Output to ClipboardCopies the Original Image Stage image data to the Clipboard. Import FigureAdds a .pem file to your Design Page (available only in the Figure Handle stage).F8 SaveSaves your Design Page on the disk as latest version file (default).Ctrl + S p. 234 Save AsSaves the current pattern under a new file name. Savable files are: in the Original Image Stage, Bitmap files (.bmp); in the Line Image Stage, .pel files; and in the Figure Handle Stage and the Sew Setting Stage, .pem files. p. 234 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.
339 Menus/Tools 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 from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 204 DuplicateMakes a copy of the selected pattern.Ctrl + D PastePastes the contents of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V p. 204 DeleteRemoves the selected pattern from the screen without saving them in the Clipboard.Delete p. 204 SplitSplits the point into two.p. 206 Mirror Horizon- talFlips the selected pattern up/down.Ctrl + H p. 203 VerticalFlips the selected pattern left/right.Ctrl + J RotateAllows you to change the direction of the pattern.Ctrl + Y p. 203 Numerical SettingSizeResizes the selection numerically.p. 203 RotateRotates the selected pattern numerically.p. 204 Select AllSelects all of the pattern.Ctrl + E MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference
340 Menus/Tools 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 MenuToolbarPurposeShortcut keyReference 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. 236 Modify TemplateAdjusts the size and position of the background image.p. 200 Display Templ a te OnDisplays the template image.F6 p. 200 FadedDisplays a faded copy of the template image.F6 OffHides the template image.F6 PreviewSpecifies whether the patterns appear as stitches or in the normal view.F9 p. 231 Realistic PreviewDisplays a realistic image of how the patterns will look after being embroidered.Shift + F9 Realistic Preview Attribute SettingSets the preview attributes for Realistic Preview.p. 232 Refresh WindowUpdates the screen.Ctrl + R Stitch SimulatorDisplays a simulation of the machine stitching.p. 231 Reference WindowHides/displays the Reference Window.F11 p. 207 ToolbarHides/displays the Toolbar. p. 14 Status BarHides/displays the status bar.
341 Menus/Tools 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 the size of the Design Page and the color of the Design Page and the background.p. 201 Select System UnitmmAllows you to change the system units to millimeters.p. 236 inchAllows you to change the system units to inches. MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference To Original ImageMoves back to the Original Image Stage. To Line ImageMoves to the Line Image Stage. p. 196 To Figure HandleMoves to the Figure Handle Stage.p. 199 To Sew SettingMoves from the Figure Handle Stage to the Sew Setting Stage.p. 209 To Layout & EditingExports the embroidery pattern from the Sew Setting Stage to Layout & Editing.p. 235 aNote: This function can only be used if there is image data in the 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 the Line Image Stage, for example, the function is not available. aNote: If you have started with a new figure handle file from the Figure Handle Stage, this function is not available.
342 Menus/Tools 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 the computer.
343 Menus/Tools 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 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 NewCreates a new work area.Ctrl + N p. 237 OpenOpens a previously saved font file.Ctrl + O p. 237
344 Menus/Tools 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 RedoCancels the effect of the last Undo.Ctrl + A CutRemoves the selected pattern(s) from the screen while saving a copy in the Clipboard.Ctrl + X p. 245 CopySaves the selected pattern(s) in the Clipboard without removing them from the screen.Ctrl + C p. 245 DuplicateAdds a copy of the selected pattern(s) to the work area.Ctrl + D p. 245 PastePastes the contents of the Clipboard on the screen.Ctrl + V p. 245 DeleteRemoves the selected pattern(s) from the screen without saving them in the Clipboard.Delete p. 245 MenuTo o l b a rPurposeShortcut keyReference aNote: The following file formats can be opened: 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 (.j2k).