mastering your bernina-embroidery software v.5 part 1

Mastering Your Embroidery Software V.5

Owner’s Workbook - Part 1

Embroidery Software V.5

EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE 9/2006 1 MASTERING YOUR BERNINA® ©2006 BERNINA® of America, Inc.

Permission to copy and distribute in printed and electronic formats granted only to Authorized BERNINA® Dealers

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Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3 Product Registration and Technical Support ............................................................................................4 Class 1: Getting Started ............................................................................................................

Class Overview................................................................................................................................5 Three levels of BERNINA® Embroidery Software V.5 .....................................................................6 Four Bonus programs in BERNINA® Embroidery Software V.5 ......................................................7 Computer Requirements and Care..................................................................................................8 Prepare Your Computer ..................................................................................................................9 Introductory Tutorial.......................................................................................................................12 Lettering Basics .............................................................................................................................14 Lettering Baselines 1 .....................................................................................................................16 Lettering Baselines 2 .....................................................................................................................18 Editing Lettering 1..........................................................................................................................20 Editing Lettering 2..........................................................................................................................22 Follow Up.......................................................................................................................................24 Product Reference List ..................................................................................................................26

Class 2: Monogramming and Design Management ................................................................

Class Overview..............................................................................................................................27 Monogramming Overview..............................................................................................................28 Monogramming Tutorial.................................................................................................................29 Design Management with Portfolio................................................................................................31 Product Reference List ..................................................................................................................34

Class 3: Editing and Modifying Designs .................................................................................. Class Overview..............................................................................................................................35 Editing Tutorial...............................................................................................................................36 Removing Overlaps .......................................................................................................................38 Modifying Designs - Alignment tools .............................................................................................40 Modifying Designs - Mirror-Merge tools.........................................................................................42 Modifying Designs - Wreath / Kaleidoscope tools .........................................................................44 Product Reference List ..................................................................................................................46

Class 4: Automatic Digitizing and PhotoSnap......................................................................... Class Overview..............................................................................................................................47 Auto-Digitizing Tutorial ..................................................................................................................48 PhotoSnap.....................................................................................................................................50 Product Reference List ..................................................................................................................52






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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of BERNINA® Embroidery Software V.5! This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with the Owners classes you will take at your BERNINA® dealership, and contains a series of exercises intended to familiarize you with the features of your new BERNINA® Embroidery software, V.5. NOTE: We recommend that you attend Owners classes for your embroidery system and review the information in the Mastering Your BERNINA® Embroidery Module/Machine workbook before attending BERNINA® Embroidery software classes. Once you have completed the Tutorials and exercises designated for your BERNINA® Embroidery software V.5, print or stitch them as homework. Attach the printed or sewn samples to the indicated workbook pages and insert the pages into plastic page protectors; store them in a 3-ring binder. Your Mastering Your BERNINA® Embroidery Software Workbook can then be used as a reference tool in the future as you use your software and embroidery module/machine and explore the creative possibilities they afford you. BERNINA® of America, Inc. strives to provide its customers with quality sewing machines and software, and informative publications and classes as well. Along with providing Owners Classes, your local BERNINA® dealer stocks BERNINA® books / magazines, such as Through The Needle and Feet-ures. Plus, BERNINA® of America, Inc. has a website - www.berninausa.com - offering free projects, basic sewing information, a glossary of sewing terms, inspirational stories, interviews with creative stitchers, and a variety of articles and posting that appeal to all types of stitchers, no matter which machines are their favorites! Learn to use your BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5 to its full extent and enjoy being crea-tive with fabric and thread! Be sure to register your BERNINA® Embroidery Software.

My BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5 is (circle one): EditorLite EditorPlus DesignerPlus My dongle serial number is:__________________ I purchased my software on:_____________(date) At_______________________________________ _________________________________________




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Product Registration and Technical Support

To register your BERNINA® Embroidery Software - - - • Open the BERNINA® Embroidery Software • In the General Toolbar, select the Help menu • Click on Bernina of America Home Page (you need to have internet access to use this link - this will take you to the BERNINA® Consumer website - - - www.berninausa.com) • On the BERNINA® site - - - follow this pathway Products > Register Products > Fill out registration form For technical Product support, contact OESD in the following way. From the BERNINA® site - - - follow this pathway Products > Software Support The Online Support Center (OSC) offers a variety of services for your use. This should be the first place that you check when technical support is needed.


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Class 1 - Getting Started

Class Overview Software Overview EditorLite EditorPlus DesignerPlus BERNINA Cross Stitch BERNINA PhotoSnap BERNINA Quilter Review of Computer Requirements for proper software operation Prepare Your Computer Setup Measurement system Screen Setup Hardware and Software Setup - Chapter 6 in Onscreen Manual, beginning at page 58 Calibrate Monitor - Onscreen Manual, page 59 Setup Scanner - Onscreen Manual, page 59 Introductory Tutorial Onscreen Manual, Chapter 7, page 67 Lettering Basics Onscreen Manual, Chapter 30 - Lettering Essentials, page 388 Lettering Baselines Editing Lettering Onscreen Manual, Chapter 31 - Editing Embroidery Lettering, page 399 Follow Up Deleting Recovery and Backup files Keeping your computer “clean” Helpful recommendations Product Reference List

This class is formatted for owners of the following levels of BERNINA®

Embroidery Software, V.5:

• EditorLite

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3 Levels of BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5

There are 3 levels of BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5: EditorLite, EditorPlus, and DesignerPlus. For a complete feature comparison chart, visit www.berninausa.com.

BERNINA® EditorLite V.5 - - - With this software level, you can combine designs to create new designs as well as add lettering. This software is a standard accessory with the aurora embroidery systems. Specific functionality includes - - - • Combine and scale designs • Add lettering - select from 5 different embroidery alphabets • Create lettering baselines of any shape and orientation • Format lettering with italics, bolding, and four justification options • Adjust letter spacing (kerning) - overall, line, and letter-by-letter • Rotate, skew and scale lettering • Work with Embroidery designs from USB sticks, CD’s and those downloaded from the Internet such as from

www.embroideryonline.com • Compatible with the Magic Box and Magic Cards

BERNINA® EditorPlus V.5 - - - With this software level, you can edit your existing designs and add lettering. You can also create attractive designs with a minimum of fuss from scanned artwork. Use powerful automatic digitizing features such as Auto Digitizer, Magic Wand and PhotoSnap. Specific functionality includes - - - • Change color sequence for better stitchouts • Includes 55 different embroidery alphabets • Includes Advanced Monogramming features • Edit individual stitches to fine-tune your designs to a perfect finish • Use Auto Digitizer to create attractive embroidery automatically from scanned artwork • For greater control, use the Magic Wand to digitize selected areas/shapes of a graphic image • Use PhotoSnap to turn graphic images into interesting line stitching. • Work with Embroidery designs from USB sticks, CD’s and those downloaded from the Internet • Can use the Magic Box and Magic Cards • Includes Portfolio, BERNINA® Quilter and Cross Stitch programs as well.

BERNINA® DesignerPlus V.5 - - - This software level offers powerful features for digitizing, editing and lettering, combining both automatic and manual digitizing tools and methods for maximum control and quality. Specific functionality includes - - - • Use of scanned or imported artwork to digitize designs on-screen • In addition to the automatic digitizing tools, use specialized digitizing tools, plus a wide range of artistic,

decorative fill patterns. • Includes 60 different embroidery alphabets • Includes Advanced Monogramming features • Create appliqué with EXCLUSIVE Auto Appliqué feature • Convert many Windows TrueType fonts to embroidery alphabets • Work with Embroidery designs from USB sticks, CD’s and those downloaded from the Internet • Can use the Magic Box and Magic Cards • Includes Portfolio, PhotoSnap, BERNINA® Quilter, and Cross Stitch programs




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4 Bonus programs in BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5

There are 4 additional programs included in the BERNINA® Embroidery Software V.5 for EditorPlus and DesignerPlus. BERNINA® Portfolio - - - This is a built-in design management program that enables you to access design files from a variety of different computer sources - hard disk, CD-ROM, USB stick or floppy disk. View designs, sort de-signs, convert designs, work with Zip archives - Portfolio recognizes all design formats used by the BERNINA® Embroidery Software. You can even publish a Design catalog if desired. Refer to Page 462 in the Onscreen Manual for more information BERNINA® PhotoSnap - - - This program provides the ability to create embroidery designs directly from graphic images such photographs, but not limited to photographs. If a graphic image can be opened in the V.5 software, the PhotoSnap function can be applied to it! PhotoSnap designs consist of layers of satin stitches with varied spacing values. Refer to Page 287 in the Onscreen Manual for more information BERNINA® Cross Stitch - - - The Cross Stitch program enables you to create your favorite cross stitch motifs by embroidery machine instead of by the traditional “hand” method. Simply scan in your design motif and automati-cally digitize it or choose to manually digitize it with a variety of cross stitch tools. A variety of cross stitch types (10) are included as well as outline stitch options also. Refer to the Online Manual in the Cross Stitch program for more information BERNINA® Quilter - - - The Quilter program enables you to design patchwork quilts from existing designs or patterns, or from designs of your own making. Blocks in the quilt can be filled with color or fabrics from a built-in library of Benartex fabrics. You also have the option to scan in your own fabrics as well. The really exciting feature is that you can also plan the embroidery for your quilt piece as well - designs can be edited, rotated and scaled to fit your creation. When you are finished designing, the entire quilt file can be saved and printed out with yardage information, basic construction details and more! Refer to the Online Manual in the Quilter program for more information




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Class 1 - Computer Requirements and Care

Be sure that your computer meets the following computer requirements to properly operate the V.5 software. The Recommended column of information is what you should look for in a computer. BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5 is an extremely powerful program and requires much of your computer to run correctly. Liken it to running a VERY powerful “graphics” program. In order for the V.5 software to open, it must have about 2000 different files open to enable proper functioning of the software. There is also enhanced security in this version of software as well.

Please follow proper “computer care protocol” - - -

• Make use of the built-in System Tools within your computer, such as Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter - more information on these programs can be found at the end of Class 1

• Avoid running unnecessary computer programs such as fancy Screen Savers. Disable these pro-grams while working with V.5 software.

• Also be aware that Virus Scan programs can also interfere with proper program functioning as well.

Hardware Item Minimum Requirements Recommended CPU Pentium III (500 Mhz) or higher

Note: EC on PC requires 700 Mhz Pentium IV or higher

Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 2000

Microsoft® Windows® XP (Home or Professional)

Internet Connection For access to BERNINA® website for regular product information & updates

For access to BERNINA® website for regular product information and updates

Internet Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 Internet Explorer 6.x Memory 128 Mb

(more if running multiple applications) Note: EC on PC requires a minimum of 256 Mb

256 – 512 Mb for running multiple applications

Hard Disk Size 1 Gb available before installation 4 Gb or more available before Installation

Graphics Card Support for High Color (16-bit) and higher resolution – at least 1024 x 768

Support for High Color (16-bit) and higher resolution – at least 1024 x 768

Monitor 15” at 1024 x 768 resolution 17” at 1024 x 768 resolution or larger Scanner Microsoft® Windows® compatible Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Printer Microsoft® Windows® compatible Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible Serial Ports Available serial port for embroidery

machine connection, if required Standard COM port

Parallel Port Only required if “brain transplanting” from an old parallel port dongle to a new USB dongle

USB Port Dedicated USB port Two USB ports Mouse Serial or PS/2 mouse PS/2 or USB mouse CD-ROMs and other drives

CD-ROM drive necessary for software installation

CD-ROM drive necessary for software installation

Sound Cards Not required Not required


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Class 1 - Prepare Your Computer

Setting up your measurement system The embroidery world exists in the world of Metric Measurements. You may be most comfortable working in the English Measurement system, but you should know how to change to the Metric measurement system if needed.

Follow these Simple Steps - - - (NOTE: Below are samples of a typical Window XP setup. However, you may need to refer to your computer manual if using a different setup.) Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options > Customize > Numbers Tab > Measurement system When Metric has been selected, click on Apply > OK Screen Setup Turn off Screen Saver and any Wallpaper to maximize your computer’s system resources. To do this, follow these simple instructions - - -

• Right Mouse click on the Desktop • From the options list, select Properties • Select Desktop tab > Background > select None • Select Screen Saver tab > Screen Saver > select None


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Screen Setup (con’t) • Select Settings tab > Set Screen resolution to a minimum of 1024 by 768 pixels • In the Settings tab > Set the Color quality to a minimum of High(16 bit) - set higher if available

• After making ALL adjustments, Select Apply > OK Open your BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5 Hardware and Software Setup

For detailed information on Hardware and Software Setup for your computer, refer to Chapter 6 of the Onscreen manual found in the General Toolbar under Help > Onscreen Manual. It is VERY important to Calibrate your screen so that when using the 1:1 view feature, you are actually seeing design motifs correctly. To use the Onscreen Manual effectively, let’s walk through a brief exercise.

• Go to Help > Onscreen Manual • Open by single left mouse click - the Manual is an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file. It is a “linked” man-

ual, meaning that you can search for information and simply click on a page number or words written in red and the manual will automatically take you to that particular piece of information!

• In the left hand column, select Index • Use the Next Page feature until you find the alphabetical listing for “C” in the Index • Under “C”, locate “calibrate monitor” • Note that there is a page number listed after this - you could scroll to page 59 OR more sim-

ply, hover the mouse over the page number until it turns into a “hand with a pointing finger” • Single Left mouse click. • You are automatically taken to page 59 in the manual and the step-by-step information is

listed to Calibrate the Monitor of your computer! Calibrate your Monitor screen as instructed in manual


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Setting up Scanner With the EditorPlus and DesignerPlus levels, you have the ability to Import/Access your own artwork, fabrics, etc. into the BERNINA® Embroidery Software, V.5. This can be done by simply accessing an existing file on your computer, or by using a scanner system. The BERNINA® Embroidery software is compatible with a variety of TWAIN-compatible scanners, but does need to be setup in order to function properly. To do so, simply refer to Page 59 of the Onscreen Manual.

For future reference - - - Scanning Tips

Type of Artwork Scanning Resolution Business cards, letter heads 150 - 300 dpi Hand sketches 150 - 300 dpi Photos and images 150 - 300 dpi Commercial art, line drawings 72 - 150 dpi

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Class 1 - Introductory Tutorial

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon OPEN the Onscreen Manual Help > Onscreen Manual Access Chapter 7, page 67 for the step-by-step instructions to create the motif shown above. The Introductory Tutorial will introduce you to the basic functions and operation of your software. For a Visual Reference of this Tutorial lesson, insert the Training CD into your computer (found in the Installation CD case). This train-ing CD has a wealth of information on it and does a great job at reviewing the written tutorial lessons. (NOTE: The CD lesson is not identical to the written lesson - it is similar.) Upon completion of the Tutorial, be sure to Save your design creation. Now you are ready to send the design to your embroidery machine. Access Chapter 34 - Outputting Designs, page 436 of Onscreen Manual. This chapter outlines information for printing your design as well as sending your design to your embroidery machine.

• Review and Print your design worksheet • Send your design to your embroidery machine to be

stitched • Mount the finished embroidery on the next page

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Always save your work after every

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Note: Graphics are not to scale.


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Class 1 - Lettering Basics

Creating Lettering for Embroidery The complete listing of Alphabet styles may be viewed in Appendix C of the Onscreen Manual beginning on page 517. For best letter-ing results, remember to stay within the recommended size range for each selected style. OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon Left click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Notice the prompts on the status bar at the bottom of the screen Place the mouse arrow on the design screen and left click; a vertical bar will appear on the screen Type < BERNINA > using the keyboard of your computer The outline of the lettering will appear on the screen Press the <Enter> key on the keyboard The lettering is filled and selected. Right click on the selected lettering; The Object Properties dialog box opens The word “BERNINA” is in the text box. Using the Object Properties box, you can change the alphabet style, height, width, justification, or baseline.

Move the dialog box in such a way that both the onscreen lettering and the dialog box can be viewed at the same time. V.5 software offers a new feature referred to as Modeless Dialog boxes. That simply means that changes can be applied to embroidery motifs without the need to close the dialog box.

Change the Alphabet > Swiss Block Click on Apply - note the change to the lettering Change the Height > 20mm Click on Apply - note the change again Click on OK to close dialog box

Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Lettering Basics.ART

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Class 1 - Lettering Baselines 1

OPEN a new file Select the File Menu > New or simply left click on New icon Straight Baseline Left click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Type < BERNINA > using the keyboard of your computer Press the <Enter> key on the keyboard Right click on the selected lettering; the Object Properties dialog box opens Select the Free Line Baseline with Center Justification Change Alphabet > London Change Width > 80% Click on OK to accept changes and close dialog box Clockwise Baseline Right click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Type the word < Bernina > Select Anniversary Alphabet Select the Circle CW baseline with Center Justification Click on OK to accept changes and close dialog box Follow the prompts on the status line - - - Enter Center Point Enter Point on Circumference, pulling mouse as shown in diagram Press <Enter> for Circle or Enter Oval Point With the lettering selected, right click to open Object Properties Change the Baseline Radius to 35mm Click on OK to accept changes. Counterclockwise Baseline Right click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Type the word < Bernina > Select King Charles Alphabet Select the Circle CCW baseline with Center Justification Click on OK to accept changes and close dialog box Follow the prompts on the status line - - - Enter Center Point Enter Point on Circumference Enter Oval Point as shown Press <Enter> Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Lettering Baselines 1.ART

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OPEN a new file Select the File Menu > New or simply left click on New icon Vertical Baseline Select the “A” key on your keyboard to open the Lettering Object Properties box Type the word < BERNINA > Select the Free Line Vertical Baseline Click Apply Follow prompts in status line - Press mouse button to start text - this means to left click on the screen, not in dialog box. The text will appear. The Object Properties box is still open the text is selected. Select Swiss Block Alphabet Click Apply, (view the change on screen) then OK to close box

Predefined (Multiple) Baseline Select the “A” key on your keyboard In the text box, type the following - Bernina, press <Enter> V.5, press <Enter> Software Select the Predefined Baseline and Center Justification Select Guinevere Alphabet Click OK Follow prompts in status line - Enter Center Point Enter Point on Circumference Press <Enter> for Circle or Enter Oval Point

Any Shape Baseline Select the “A” key on your keyboard In the text box, type < Create Any Shape > Select the Any Shape Baseline Select Anniversary Alphabet Change Height >12mm Click OK Follow prompts in status line -

Enter point 1 of the curve Enter point 2 of the curve Enter point 3 of the curve Enter point 4 of the curve Press <Enter>

Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Lettering Baselines 2.ART

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TIP: When creating the Any Shape baseline, Left mouse clicks create straight line points, while Right mouse clicks create curved line points. If you don’t like a point just created, use the <Backspace> key to delete and back up.



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Class 1 - Editing Lettering 1

Editing Lettering Lettering can be altered or edited in many different ways. In this lesson we’ll explore several of these using the Reshape Object tool.

OPEN a new file Right click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Type < Bernina > in the text box. Select London Alphabet Press OK; left mouse click on screen to generate the lettering; no-tice the lettering is already selected. While selected, Copy and Paste 3x so that there are 4 “Bernina” words on the screen. Alternatively, use the new Clone feature of the Select Object tool Create a “clone” of the word “Bernina” by right mouse clicking on the selected word and dragging Select the top “Bernina” Select the Reshape Object tool The lettering changes as shown - the Reshape Object tool added a variety of Control Points that can be used to edit the placement or justification of the existing text. For detailed information on the purpose of each Control point, refer to the Onscreen Manual beginning on page 401. Scaling Lettering with Reshape Object tool Using 3 different Control points (triangular handles), scale lettering vertically, proportionally, and horizontally. Make the following changes - - - Top “Bernina” - scale vertically (use Triangle handle on top) Second “Bernina” - scale proportionally (use Triangle handle at upper right-hand corner Third “Bernina” - scale horizontally (use Triangle handle on right edge) Reshape the Baseline Select the bottom “Bernina” Select the Reshape Object tool To adjust the baseline length, click and drag the open triangle handle at the lower right-hand corner Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Editing Lettering 1.ART

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Embroidery Lettering beginning on page 399.

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Editing Lettering Lettering can be altered or edited in many different ways. In this lesson we’ll explore several of these using the Reshape Object tool. OPEN a new file Right click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Type < Bernina > in the text box. Select London Alphabet Press OK; left mouse click on screen to generate the lettering; notice the lettering is already selected. Use the Clone feature so that there are 3 “Bernina” words on the screen Adjusting Individual Letter Spacing (Kerning) Select the top “Bernina” Select the Reshape Object tool Each letter has a colored diamond on it - left click on this diamond and the letter can be moved either right or left as desired. Move the letters to create the words “bear inn” (NOTE: When embroidering this word, it will look like “bear inn” when completed, but it will embroider in the original “bernina” order.) Reshaping Letters Select the middle “Bernina” Use the Zoom Box tool to zoom in on the word. Select the Reshape Object tool Left click on the letter outline of the “e” Reshape nodes appear around it; play with the center of the “e” to create a heart as shown Creatively shape other letters as desired Recolor Individual Letters NOTE: No lettering is selected for this process Left click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool On the bottom “Bernina”, click inside the lettering An “I-beam” will appear between letters. To change the color of the letter, drag the cursor over it. Select a different color Press <Enter> Recolor as many letters as you would like. Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Editing Lettering 2.ART

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Class 1 - Follow Up

At the end of your software session, here are some suggestions for developing “Good Software Work” habits - - - Recovery and Backup files should be deleted according to the following schedule - - -

⇒ After you have used the software for about 10 hours ⇒ After you have had a software crash ⇒ Anytime it seems you are having problems with a design

REMEMBER: The software MUST be closed before deleting recovery and backup files. Follow the listed pathway to complete this process: Start > Programs > BERNINA Embroidery Software > Delete Recovery Files When the dialog box appears, also place a √ in the Delete Backup files box as well. Then, click on OK Computer Care Also be sure to keep your computer as “Clean” as possible and in good working order by using the System utility programs within your computer

⇒ Disk Cleanup Using this program helps to Free Up Disk space by removing Temporary Internet files; Downloaded program files; Windows temporary files; optional Windows components not being used; Installed programs that are no longer in use; as well as Emptying the Recycle Bin. By removing these files, you can improve the performance of your computer.

⇒ Disk Defragmenter Using this program can speed up access to data. Fragmented files slow the overall performance of your computer. This pro-gram consolidates fragmented files and folders to speed up the writing and reading process to the hard disk.

To access these programs, follow the listed pathways: Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter Check out the Microsoft Windows Family homepage for the latest, great-est information for your computer and operating system! http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.mspx

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Class 1 - Follow Up

To enhance your software user experience, here are some helpful recommendations - - - Read the complete Quick Start Guide.

Print the Toolbar chart for your software level. These charts are

located at the end of this workbook. Consider laminating the chart. Print the appropriate Tutorial lessons for your particular software level

from the Onscreen Manual. Compile a notebook of these lessons. Consider printing some of the information found in the Appendices of

the Onscreen Manual - - - choose the appropriate information for your software level. These are excellent resources to use!

Alphabet Samples Step Fill Samples Fancy Fill Samples Pattern Stamp, Run and Fill Samples Craft Stitch Pattern Samples

NOTE: There are also reference embroidery files available for

Actual stitch-outs of many of the above samples. Access My Designs > Reference folder

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Class 1 - Product Reference List

Through The Needle magazine BERNINA® Personal Design Stick (USB) artista 730/200 Personal Design Card artista 730/200 Reader/Writer Box Magic Box Magic Cards

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Class 2 - Monogramming and Design Management

Class Overview Monogramming Overview

For detailed information about the Monogramming feature, refer to the Onscreen Manual, Chapter 33 - Monogramming, beginning on page 419.

Monogramming Tutorial Onscreen Manual, Chapter 11, page 167 Design Management with Portfolio

For detailed information about Portfolio, refer to the Onscreen Manual, Chapters 36 and 37 - Portfolio Basics and Advanced, beginning on page 462.

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• EditorPlus

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Class 2 - Monogramming Overview

Monograms have traditionally been used to adorn personal items such as towels, pillowcases and even gar-ments. Generally, a monogram is composed of one or more letters, usually the initials for a name, and some-times a border as well. The Advanced Monogramming feature in V.5 software offers a simple way to create per-sonalized monograms. This feature includes - - - 16 pre-defined monogram styles - - - 44 pre-defined border shapes - - - 99 new ornaments (many more included, if the mirror and different pattern orientations are counted as well!) Don’t forget, embroidery motifs can be incorporated as well! All of these different elements are easy to creatively combine using the set of tools found in the Monogramming dialog box. For detailed information about the Monogramming feature, refer to the Onscreen Manual, Chapter 33 - Monogramming, beginning on page 419.


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Class 2 - Monogramming Tutorial

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon OPEN the Onscreen Manual Help > Onscreen Manual Access Chapter 11, page 167 for the step-by-step instructions to create the motif shown above. The Monogramming Tutorial will introduce you to the basic func-tionality of the Advance monogramming feature in V.5 software. For a Visual Reference of this Tutorial lesson, insert the Training CD into your computer (found in the Installation CD case). This train-ing CD has a wealth of information on it and does a great job at reviewing the written tutorial lessons. (NOTE: The CD lesson is not identical to the written lesson - it is similar.) Upon completion of the Tutorial, be sure to Save your design creation. Now you are ready to send the design to your embroidery machine. Access Chapter 34 - Outputting Designs, page 436 of Onscreen Manual. This chapter outlines information for printing your design as well as sending your design to your embroidery machine.



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Class 2 - Design Management with Portfolio

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon IMPORTANT NOTE: The Embroidery software MUST be open in order to access Portfolio. Open Portfolio File menu > click on Portfolio The Portfolio Opening screen appears. Be patient and wait - remember, the program is accessing all of your design file information Your computer Directory tree appears on the left (listing folders on your computer), design information will appear on the right. Find the My Designs folder on your C: drive Click once on the (+) next to the folder -

This will expand the directory to reveal the individual design folders within My Designs folder. Select the Animals folder (Be sure to have the correct design format selected to be able to view designs.)

There are 3 different ways that designs can be viewed in Portfolio Select Design > wm772 (rooster) Use the Change how to view designs tool to see the various view modes Thumbnail - - - Summary - - - List - - - When a design has been selected, you can choose to - - -

• Open the design and edit/combine in the software • Print design information • Send directly to the machine to stitch • Convert to a different file format • Create a Zip archive • View design properties

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Tool names from left to right • Open the Design in the Design Editor • Print the selected designs • Stitch the selected designs • Convert the selected designs • Hide/Show folders • Sort the current list of designs • Change how to view designs • Create a Zip archive using the

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Class 2 - Design Management with Portfolio (con’t)

Browsing Designs in a Folder If not already selected - - - select the following design. My Designs > Animals > wm772 (rooster) Double click to open the Design Properties box. All information about the selected design is displayed. Navigation buttons provide the tools to move through the selected folder, viewing its contents from within the Design Properties box. Slide show buttons provide the tools to view (found within the Design Properties box)

• A slide show of the designs within the selected folder • Slow down, speed up or stop the slides • View folder contents forward or backwards.

Select Cancel (to close dialog box) Opening designs in the Embroidery software With design selected, Go to the Portfolio toolbar > click on Open the Design in the Design Editor tool > the design opens in either EditorPlus or DesignerPlus software Select File > Close Go back to Portfolio Archiving Design Files Hold down <Ctrl> key and select 3 designs to be archived. Click on the Create a Zip archive tool. Choose whether to archive the designs as individual files or all together as one file. Select Cancel Select design wm772 only Right mouse click and select the option - Create Zip archive . .

Save As back into the same folder and name it - Rooster NOTE: The title of a Zip file is in italics

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Class 2 - Design Management with Portfolio (con’t)

Opening a Zip Archive A Zip Archive can simply be opened to edit/combine in the embroi-dery software OR it can be extracted to the location of your choice. IMPORTANT NOTE: Archived (WinZip®) designs do not need to be extracted before opening) To open a Zip archive for software editing or combining, Select the design Either use the Open the Design tool Or right mouse click; select Open with BERNINA Embroidery Software option Extracting Design Files from a Zip Archive Select the Archive to be extracted From the File menu > select Extract Zip Archive option You decide where you would like the file to be extracted Converting File Formats Select the first 3 files in the Animal folder Select the Convert the selected designs tool The Convert Options box opens Select the conversion format Select V.4.0 BERNINA A730/A200designs Be sure to select the Destination Folder (so you can find your designs again!) Select the Browse button to determine the Destination Folder Click on OK A Conversion log can be recorded for the process. When conversion is completed, note there are 2 copies of the first 3 files in the Animal folder now; one copy is V.5 and the other is V.4 Before leaving Portfolio, let’s clean up the designs from the lesson Hold down the <ctrl> key Select the V.4 design copies and the Rooster Zip archive Go to Edit menu > elect Delete option Confirm Delete; the files will be deleted. NOTE: the file spaces are still present with green “?” in them. To clean the folder up, Go to View menu > select Refresh Folder option Close Portfolio

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Class 3 - Editing and Modifying Designs

Class Overview Editing Tutorial Onscreen Manual, Chapter 8, page 88 Modifying Designs Removing Overlaps For information about the Remove Overlaps tool, refer to the Onscreen Manual, Chapter 25 - Specialized Digitizing Techniques, page 329 Alignment / Arrange tools Mirror Merge tools Wreath and Kaleidoscope tools

For detailed information about Arrange tools; Mirror Merge, Wreath, and Kaleidoscope tools; refer to the Onscreen Manual, Chapters 22 - Arranging and Transforming Objects, beginning on page 302.

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Class 3 - Editing Tutorial

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon OPEN the Onscreen Manual Help > Onscreen Manual Access Chapter 8, page 88 for the step-by-step instructions to create the motif shown above. The Editing Tutorial will introduce you to the basics of checking and editing a design for potential errors in V.5 software. This tutorial will help teach you how to correct errors and optimize designs. For a Visual Reference of this Tutorial lesson, insert the Training CD into your computer (found in the Installation CD case). This train-ing CD has a wealth of information on it and does a great job at reviewing the written tutorial lessons. (NOTE: The CD lesson is not identical to the written lesson - it is similar.) Upon completion of the Tutorial, be sure to Save your design creation. Now you are ready to send the design to your embroidery machine. Access Chapter 34 - Outputting Designs, page 436 of Onscreen Manual. This chapter outlines information for printing your design as well as sending your design to your embroidery machine.



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Class 3 - Modifying Designs - Removing Overlaps

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon Many times in our embroidery creations, we have overlapping ob-jects that would stitch much better if the stitching underneath could be removed. Using the Remove Overlaps tool makes this a very simple process. Let’s create a design to play with and experiment with removing overlapping (underlying) stitches. Open Design My Designs folder > Ornaments > Scroll 02.ART Insert Design My Designs folder > Ornaments > CircleRose.ART Clone another CircleRose motif and place both in pleasing positions near the top and bottom of the scroll, being sure the motifs overlap. Mirror image the motif if desired Click on the Lettering / Fill Values tool Click on the screen within the Scroll motif. Type your name on screen; press <Enter> Right click on your name to open the Object Properties box Select Medley alphabet Change the Height to 20mm Select OK Select your name; hold down the <ctrl> key; select the Scroll motif Select the Align Centers tool Remove overlapping stitches Select your name Select the Remove Overlaps tool, a few seconds will pass as the stitches are being removed. Select one of the 2 CircleRose motifs. Select the Remove Overlaps tool; again, a few seconds will pass as the stitches are being removed Repeat the process for the other CircleRose motif until all underlying stitches have been removed. Removing overlapping stitches couldn’t be any easier in V.5! Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Removing Overlaps.ART

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the Onscreen Manual, Chapter 25 - Specialized

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Class 3 - Modifying Designs - Alignment tools

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon Arrangement or Alignment tools Near the bottom of the software screen, notice the Arrange toolbar (Refer to the Toolbar and Icon chart found at the back of this work-book for specific icon/tool names.) This toolbar contains the Group/Ungroup tools, 7 alignment tools and 5 Mirror-Merge tools. The exciting feature of the alignment tools is that they make your design creation easy, plus offer new possibilities that you might not have even considered!

Alignment tools These are great tools to use when multiple objects are combined in a single hooping and everything needs to “line up” a certain way. You could use the grid feature and the arrow keys on your computer to nudge objects into position, but it is so much easier to use these quick alignment tools!

Open Frame motif My Designs > Ornaments > Frame.ART Insert Design > Little Rose.ART; drag into a pleasing position Right click on Lettering / Fill Values tool Type - - - Stop and Smell the Select Erica alphabet; Change the Height to 10mm Select the Predefined Baseline; and Select OK Follow prompts in Status line to have text appear on the screen

NOTE: The Predefined Baseline is great in that each line of text is an independent object, in other words, they can be selected individually. Right mouse click on “Stop”, change to Free Line Baseline, click OK Right mouse click on “the”, change to Free Line Baseline, click OK Select “and Smell”; hold down the <ctrl> key and select the frame Select Align Centers tool Move “Stop” into a pleasing position above “and Smell” Select “and Smell”; hold down <ctrl> key, select frame and “Stop” Select the Align Centers (Vertical) tool Move “the” into a pleasing position Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Alignment.ART

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Transforming Objects, beginning on page 302

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Class 3 - Modifying Designs - Mirror Merge

OPEN a new file Select the File Menu > New or simply left click on New icon Mirror Merge tools Mirror Merge tools duplicate and transform selected embroidery objects, merging them into a single object. Colors are automatically re-sequenced to minimize color changes. If an object is grouped prior to using the Mirror Merge function, colors will not be combined. If combined images overlap, you will be prompted to merge designs (a grouped object cannot be merged). If you answer yes, over-lapped objects become one unit and must be edited as one. Be aware that merging overlapping areas can change the fill properties, which may or may not be desirable. Open design My Designs > Holice Turnbow Stencil Quilt Designs > HT114 Reduce design size to 80% Copy design to the clipboard for use with more samples If not already turned off, turn off Grid and Hoop display. Select Zoom Box tool and right click on motif to see more design area Touch <Esc> key to turn the Zoom Box tool off. Select design Select Mirror-Merge Horizontal tool Position the mirrored design to the left or right of the original quilt motif; notice that the duplicate is locked on the horizontal plane. Click to accept motif placement. Paste another design Select the design; select Mirror-Merge Vertical tool Position the mirrored design to the top or bottom of the original quilt motif; notice that the duplicate is locked on the vertical plane Click to accept motif placement Paste another design Select the design; select Mirror-Merge Horizontal & Vertical tool Position the mirrored design in a pleasing position; notice that the duplicates are locked on the both the horizontal and vertical planes Click to accept motif placement Choose to save each Mirror-Merge creation separately or as one file Stitch and mount on the next page

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Class 3 - Modifying Designs - Wreath / Kaleidoscope tools

The Wreath tool duplicates objects around a central point. You decide how many spokes are desired in the wreath. Just like the other Mirror-Merge tools, colors are automatically re-sequenced to minimize color change. If an object is grouped prior to using the Wreath tool, colors will not be combined. If combined images over-lap, you will be prompted to merge designs (a grouped object can-not be merged). If you answer yes, overlapped objects become one unit and must be edited as one. Be aware that merging overlapping areas can change the fill properties, which may or may not be desirable. The Kaleidoscope tool works similarly to the Wreath tool, but requires an even number of spokes as it mirrors every other motif in the wreath. The same rules apply regarding re-sequencing of colors and overlapping objects. OPEN a new file Select the File Menu > New or simply left click on New icon Paste another design Select the design; select Wreath tool Select the number of Wreath points = 5 in sample Position the mirrored design in a pleasing position Click to accept motif placement Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Wreath.ART OPEN a new file Select the File Menu > New or simply left click on New icon Paste another design Select the design; select Kaleidoscope tool Select the number of Wreath points = 6 in sample Position the mirrored design in a pleasing position Click to accept motif placement Save your design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As Kaleidoscope.ART

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Class 4 - Automatic Digitizing and PhotoSnap

Class Overview Auto-Digitizing Tutorial Onscreen Manual, Chapter 9, page 114 PhotoSnap For detailed information about PhotoSnap refer to the Onscreen Manual,

Chapter 20 - Automatic Digitizing, beginning on page 287. Product Reference List



• EditorPlus

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Class 4 - Auto-Digitizing Tutorial

OPEN the BERNINA® Embroidery Software Double-click on the Desktop icon OPEN the Onscreen Manual Help > Onscreen Manual Access Chapter 9, page 114 for the step-by-step instructions to create the motif shown above. The Auto-Digitizing Tutorial will introduce you to the basics of auto-matically digitizing a design as well as teach you how to enhance the embroidery that was automatically created. You will also learn how to adjust the stitching sequence as well as optimize the stitch-out. For a Visual Reference of this Tutorial lesson, insert the Training CD into your computer (found in the Installation CD case). This train-ing CD has a wealth of information on it and does a great job at reviewing the written tutorial lessons. (NOTE: The CD lesson is not identical to the written lesson - it is similar.) NOTE: Certain features/functions described in the Tutorial are only available with the DesignerPlus level of software. These features are:

• Wave Effect • Color Blending

Upon completion of the Tutorial, be sure to Save your design creation. Now you are ready to send the design to your embroidery machine. Access Chapter 34 - Outputting Designs, page 436 of Onscreen Manual. This chapter outlines information for printing your design as well as sending your design to your embroidery machine.



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Class 4 - PhotoSnap

The PhotoSnap feature provides a unique way in which to automati-cally digitize a graphic image. PhotoSnap designs consist of layers of satin stitches with varied spacing values. The PhotoSnap tool is found in the Picture View mode in the Picture toolbar. Open a graphic image

Load picture > My Designs > Artwork > select Files of Type to be .jpegs > A_East_006.jpg Scale graphic to 90%

Select Show All Select the butterfly graphic Select the PhotoSnap tool; a stitch image is generated. This image can be edited in a number of different ways - - -

• Change the resolution • Generate a dark or light background • Change the Fill angle

Save your favorite version of the design creation; stitch and mount on next page File > Save As PhotoSnap butterfly.ART

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For detailed information about PhotoSnap refer to Onscreen

Manual, Chapter 20 - Automatic Digitizing, beginning on page 287

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