Brother PE-DESIGN 8 - Manual (Page 80)

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Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)
The following example shows how the Manual
Punch tools are used to draw a beard over image of
the reindeer (Rudolph.bmp), which is used as a
template.
The template and finished pattern are provided in
the following folder.
Documents (My Documents)\PE-DESIGN8\
Sample\Layout & Editing\Manual Punch
1.
Import the file Rudolph.bmp.
c
“Importing Image Data” on page 120.
2.
Click on the Tool Box.
→ Five buttons appear:
.
: This is used for creating straight block-
type punching patterns (region sewing).
(Shortcut key: )
: This is used for creating curved block-
type punching patterns (region sewing).
(Shortcut key: )
: This is used for semi-automatically
creating straight block-type punching
patterns.
By semi-automatically tracing, points
can be specified along the lines of a
template.
(Shortcut key: )
: This is used for creating running-type
punching patterns (line sewing).
(Shortcut key: )
: This is used for creating feed-type
punching patterns (jump stitches).
(Shortcut key: )
c
“Jump Stitch and Jump Stitch Trimming”
on page 238 in the Instruction Manual
(PDF format).
While creating a manual punching pattern,
you can switch between the various tools. This
is very easy if the shortcut keys are used.
3.
Click to start drawing a running-type
pattern.
→ The Sewing Attributes bar appears.
4.
Select Fill Stitch as the block sew type and
SILVER as the punch color.
b
Memo:
If the semi-automatic block-type punch tool is
used for drawing, an image must be imported
to be used as a template.
Z
X
b
Memo:
• The color and sew type can be also be
changed after the pattern is created.
c
“Color” on page 95 and “Sew
type” on page 96.
• You can also use the settings in the Sewing
Attribute Setting dialog box.
c
“Specifying sewing attributes” on
page 96.
If you do not change these settings at this
time, the current settings will be applied.
However, you can modify the sewing
attributes at any time.
C
V
B