Inspire your creativity with a whole new world of embroidery.

PERSONAL EMBROIDERY DESIGN SOFTWARE SYSTEM

7Version.

Realise your embrCreating your own individual embroidery projects is now easier than ever!PE-DESIGN 7 software enables you to start creating your masterpiece rightaway, and the 5 exclusive applications will satisfy all of your embroidery needs.

Find a whole new world of embroidery possibilities.

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roidery dream!New Exclusive!5 applications

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Design CenterCreate embroidery patternsmanually with thesupportive functions.

Font CreatorCreate original fontpatterns to matchyour project.

Layout & EditingCreate embroidery patternsautomatically from a photo oran illustration, and edit thedesigns with easy operation.

ProgrammableStitch CreatorCreate expressivestitch patterns.

Design DatabaseOrganize and manageyour embroidery design fileseasily and neatly.

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Turn your favourite illustrationsand photos into embroidery.

Quick & easy. Automatic conversionPE-DESIGN automatically turns images into embroidery designs with any stitch you desire to choose.

Manual conversion for avid creatorsYou can draw an image, and make alterations to lines of imported images, giving you more powerful editing possibilities.

Layout & Editing

Design Center

Auto Punch

Cross Stitch

PE-DESIGN supports all these image file formats:*.bmp, *.tif, *.jpg, *.pcx, *.wmf, *.png, *.eps, *.pcd, *.fpx, *.j2k

Photo StitchImproved processing speed and colour choosing.PE-DESIGN automatically adjusts the brightness and contrast,and shows you several examples of the different brightnessand contrast levels. All you have to do is select the best one!

STAGE1Opening an image file

STAGE2Making an outline image

STAGE4Specifying sewing attributes

STAGE3Editing the outline

With enhanced font functionsenjoy the great power of expression.Use Font creator to create your original fonts

35 built-in fontSelect fonts that meet your own taste.(You can also automatically convert true type fonts,giving you a virtually unlimited range of fonts.)

Small fonts of 3 mm to 6 mmEnjoy stitching small yet beautiful fonts that have never beenpossible before!

Editing becomes easierSimply drag the point to change the angle, size, kerning, etc.

Improved monogramming functionJust select a font, input characters, and select the decorative pattern.More decorative patterns are available.

5 - 6mm

Transforming by draggingText transform setting by dragging

Editing by draggingEdit text layout by dragging (size, kerning, rotate angle, and vertical offset ).

Font creatorCreate fonts that meet your own taste.

Ethnic characters are available!Now you can stitch Japanese, Chinese, and Korean charactersusing True Type Fonts. Useful for your exotic project.

The created fonts can be recalledto be used in Layout & Editing.

Expressive stitches create amazing embroidery.

Gradation & Colour blendingPE-DESIGN automatically adjusts the stitch width to make theperfect gradation and colour blending.

Region & Line stitchesPE-DESIGN comes with 10 region and 5 line stitches to fulfill your creative needs.

Colour blending

Gradation

Colour blending

Concentric Circle Stitch /Radial Stitch

Programmable Fill Stitch Photo Stitch

Fill Stitch

Random Walking Stitch

Spiral Stitch / Motif Stitch

Radial Stitch

Concentric CircleStitch

Programmable Fill Stitch

Zigzag Stitch

Satin Stitch

Random walking stitch

Running Stitch

Motif Stitch

Spiral Stitch

Expanded motif spacingThe motif can be spaced bothvertically and horizontally.

Easy operation for either beginners or expertsQuick & easy the Beginner Mode, and for avid creators the Expert Mode,and you can set Personal Sewing Attribute for your convenience.

Sensational edit functions to satisfy your creativity.

Key to your embroidery success.

For easy editing: 24 basic shapesAdd the shape to your drawing, or combine several shapes to make any design.

Improved corner stitchingZigzag stitch of cornerscan be selected from 2 types.

Supports 13 embroidery data formats.pec, .pes, .dst, .exp, .pcs, .hus, .vip*, .shv*, .jef*, .sew*, .csd*, .xxx* and .phc files(* Newly supported.)

Beginner mode Expert mode

24 types (Heart, Star, etc.) Sample(Combination of Flower, Leaf, Circle, and Rectangle)

Check and edit the sewing order/colourThe sewing order and colours can bechecked and modified.

The Stitch SimulatorSee the sewing simulation before you start stitching.

See the finished image,before you actually sew!You can preview the designs stitcheswhile working on an image or when it iscompleted. You can also view a realisticpreview of the design in order to seehow it will appear once it is sewn.

Realistic preview

Preview

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PE-DESIGN 7s Great Features

New features The new application Font Creator is added. It enables you to create your

custom fonts. PE-DESIGN now comes with the five exclusive applications

(Layout Editing, Design Center, Font Creator, Programmable Stitch Creator,

Design Database).

Random Walking Stitch is added for region stitches. The following region

stitches are available: satin stitch, fill stitch, programmable fill stitch, piping

stitch, motif stitch, cross stitch, concentric circle stitch, radial stitch, spiral

stitch and random walking stitch.

Triple Stitch is added for line stitches. The following line stitches

are available: zigzag stitch, running stitch, triple stitch, motif stitch and e/v

stitch.

24 basic shapes are available for Layout & Editing.

5 built-in Small Fonts (minimum 3 mm) are available.

.vip .shv .jef .sew .csd .xxx data formats are newly supported. The following

data formats are available: .pec .pes .dst .exp .pcs .hus .vip .shv .jef .sew

.csd .xxx and .phc.

Personal Sewing Attribute Setting can be set.

Ethnic Japanese, Chinese and Korean characters are available.

Improved features Auto Punch function: curved out line generation is improved.

Photo Stitch functions: automatically adjusts the lightness and contrast of

photos and shows several examples to choose from.

Added Detect Outlines function to select the outline of an image by

colours for Design Center.

Added the ability to connect/split a line for Design Center.

Expanded motif sizing and spacing.

Expanded monogramming functions with various new decorative frames.

Improved editing text functions.

Improved under sewing.

Improved corner stitching.

Software updates are automatically checked from the Brother website.

General features Auto Punch function

Photo Stitch function

Colour Gradation and Blending

Creates the large design over

frame

35 built-In fonts and True Type fonts

Easy confirming and editing the

sewing order/colour

MINIMUM PC Requirement Before installing the software on your computer, make sure that the computer meets the following requirements.

PE-DESIGN 7 Package ContentsPE-DESIGN 7

Optional Accessories*Embroidery Card Library

Upgrade Kit for PE-DESIGN 5/6 Users

Choose from over 100 design embroidery cards

Embroidery Threads

Brother offers a variety of embroidery thread includingmetallics and flesh tones.

*Separate purchase required.

NEWHTML Instruction Manual is included on CD ROM.

Computer

Operation System

Processor

Memory

IBM PC or compatible computer

Windows 2000/XP

Pentium 800 MHz or higher

128MB (512MB or more is recommended)

Hard disk free space

Monitor

Port

CD-ROM drive

200MB

SVGA(800x600), 16-bit color or higher

USB ver.1.1 or higher

Required for installation

Stitch Simulator shows how the design will

sew out before you start stitching

Prints embroidery design in actual size

Auto Cross Stitch function

Stamp function

Automatic Appliqu Creation

Monogramming

Easy HTML Instruction Manual

Contact

Brother UK LtdShepley Street, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JDTel:0870 830 4020 (National Rate Call) Fax:0870 830 4031www.brother.co.ukYour calls to us may be monitored or recorded for training purposes.

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