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Table of ContentsEnd User License Agreement............................pg 2Computer Requirements....................................pg 8Software Installation..........................................pg 9Registration.....................................................pg 11Introduction.....................................................pg 17Program Overview..............................................pg 18Icons Used in this Manual................................pg 19Monogram Wizard............................................pg 20Text Wizard......................................................pg 21

Menus..............................................................pg 22File Menu.........................................................pg 22View Menu.......................................................pg 23Zoom....................................................................... pg 23Realistic View ........................................................ pg 23Options Menu...................................................pg 24Hoop Size............................................................... pg 24Preferences............................................................ pg 24Compatibility....................................................pg 28

Quick Start........................................... pg 29Quick Start Lesson 1 .......................................pg 30Create a Text Monogram ....................................... pg 30Quick Start Lesson 2.......................................pg 38Create a Self-Contained Monogram..................... pg 38Quick Start Lesson 3.......................................pg 41Create a Freestyle Monogram .............................. pg 41

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Basics .................................................. pg 45Main Tool Bar...................................................pg 46Wizard Tool Bar................................................pg 47Print Instruction Sheet....................................pg 48Print Template.................................................pg 50Adjust Text Placement.....................................pg 51Text Wizard ............................................................ pg 51Adjust Text Placement.....................................pg 52Swoosh Font ......................................................... pg 52Adjust Text Placement.....................................pg 53Monogram Wizard ................................................. pg 53Using Envelopes..............................................pg 54Text Wizard ............................................................ pg 54Advanced Settings..........................................pg 55Realistic View Control......................................pg 55Text Wizard ............................................................ pg 55Using the Fill Function.....................................pg 56Changing the Background Color......................pg 58

Tips and Ideas ..................................... pg 59Selecting the Best Font .................................. pg 60Creating Unique Monograms...........................pg 61Inches to Millimeters Chart..............................pg 62

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Installation

In this section:

• License Agreement

• Computer Requirements

• Installing Magnificent Monograms

• Registering the Program

• Starting the Program

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End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY:

Be sure to carefully read and understand all of the rights andrestrictions described in this GREAT NOTIONS End-UserLicense Agreement ("EULA"). You will be asked to review andeither accept or not accept the terms of the EULA. Thissoftware will not install on your computer unless or until youaccept the terms of this EULA.Your click of the "OK" button is a symbol of your signature thatyou accept the terms of the EULA.

For your reference, you may refer to the copy of this EULAthat can be found in the Help for this SOFTWARE. You mayalso receive a copy of this EULA by contacting the GREATNOTIONS subsidiary serving your country, or write: GREATNOTIONS, 2751 Electronic LN, Dallas, TX 75220.

This EULA is a legal agreement between you (either an indi-vidual or a single entity) and GREAT NOTIONS Corporation forthe GREAT NOTIONS software accompanying this EULA,which includes the accompanying computer software, and mayinclude associated media, printed materials and any "online" orelectronic documentation ("SOFTWARE"). By installing theSOFTWARE, you agree to be bound by the terms of this EULA.If you do not agree to the terms of this EULA, you may notinstall or use the SOFTWARE.

SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSEThe SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and interna-tional copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual propertylaws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.1. GRANT OF LICENSE. This EULA grants you the followingrights:Software. You may install, use, access, display, run, or other-wise interact with ("RUN") one copy of the SOFTWARE, on asingle computer, workstation, terminal, handheld PC, pager,

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"smart phone," or other digital electronic device ("COM-PUTER"). The primary user of the COMPUTER on whichthe SOFTWARE is installed may make a second copy forhis or her exclusive use on a portable computer.

Reservation of Rights. All rights not expressly granted arereserved by GREAT NOTIONS.

Accessing Services Using the SOFTWARE. Your use ofany service accessible using the SOFTWARE is notcovered by this EULA and may be governed by separateterms of use, conditions or notices.

2. RESTRICTIONS.You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies ofthe SOFTWARE.

Limitations of Reverse Engineering, Decompilation andDisassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, ordisassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to theextent that such activity is permitted by applicable lawnotwithstanding this limitation. Rental. You may not rent or lease or lend the SOFT-WARE. Software Transfer. Once registration is has been com-pleted and the software has been registered. You can nottransfer registration of SOFTWARE (including all componentparts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, thisEULA and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity), toanother person (either an individual or a single entity).What this means is you can not sell, trade, or give away thesoftware to any other person. Activation codes will only begiven to registered users of this software.

Support Services. GREAT NOTIONS may provide youwith support services related to the SOFTWARE ("SupportServices"), in its discretion. Use of Support Services, if any,is governed by the GREAT NOTIONS policies and programsdescribed in the user manual, in "online" documentation,and/or other GREAT NOTIONS-provided materials. Any

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supplemental software code provided to you as a part ofSupport Services shall be considered part of the SOFTWAREand subject to the terms of this EULA. With respect totechnical information you provide to GREAT NOTIONS as partof the Support Services, GREAT NOTIONS may use suchinformation for its business purposes, including for productsupport and development. GREAT NOTIONS will not utilizesuch technical information in a form that personally identifiesyou except to the extent necessary to provide you withsupport.

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Storage Limitations. The amount of storage space per useris limited. Some files may not be processed due to spaceconstraints. You agree that GREAT NOTIONS is not respon-sible or liable for the deletion or failure to process files.

3. TERMINATION. Without prejudice to any other rights,GREAT NOTIONS may terminate this EULA if you fail tocomply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. GREATNOTIONS may terminate this EULA by offering you a super-ceding EULA for the SOFTWARE or any replacement or

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modified version of or upgrade to the SOFTWARE andconditioning your continued use of the SOFTWARE or suchreplacement, modified or upgraded version on your accep-tance of such superceding EULA. In addition, GREATNOTIONS may terminate this EULA by notifying you that yourcontinued use of the SOFTWARE is prohibited. In the eventthat GREAT NOTIONS terminates this EULA, you mustimmediately stop using the SOFTWARE and destroy allcopies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts.

4. COPYRIGHT. All title and copyrights in and to the SOFT-WARE (including but not limited to any images, photographs,animations, video, audio, music, text and "applets," incorpo-rated into the SOFTWARE), the accompanying printedmaterials, and any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned byGREAT NOTIONS or its suppliers. All title and intellectualproperty rights in and to the content which may be accessedthrough use of the SOFTWARE is the property of the respec-tive content owner and may be protected by applicablecopyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. ThisEULA grants you no rights to use such content. If thisSOFTWARE contains documentation which is provided onlyin electronic form, you may print one copy of such electronicdocumentation. You may not copy the printed materialsaccompanying the SOFTWARE.

5. U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. All SOFT-WARE provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicita-tions issued on or after December 1, 1995 is provided with thecommercial rights and restrictions described elsewhereherein. All SOFTWARE provided to the U.S. Governmentpursuant to solicitations issued prior to December 1, 1995 isprovided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS as provided for in FAR,48 CFR 52.227-14 (JUNE 1987) or DFAR, 48 CFR 252.227-7013 (OCT 1988), as applicable.

6. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You agree that you will notexport or re-export the SOFTWARE, any part thereof, or anyprocess or service that is the direct product of the SOFT-WARE (the foregoing collectively referred to as the "Re-

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stricted Components"), to any country, person or entitysubject to U.S. export restrictions. You specifically agree notto export or re-export any of the Restricted Components (i) toany country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restrictedthe export of goods or services, which currently include, butare not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, NorthKorea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any suchcountry, wherever located, who intends to transmit or trans-port the Restricted Components back to such country; (ii) toany person or entity who you know or have reason to knowwill utilize the Restricted Components in the design, develop-ment or production of nuclear, chemical or biological weap-ons; or (iii) to any person or entity who has been prohibitedfrom participating in U.S. export transactions by any federalagency of the U.S. government. You warrant and representthat neither the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau ofExport Administration nor any other U.S. federal agency hassuspended, revoked or denied your export privileges.7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. GREAT NOTIONS ANDITS SUPPLIERS PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE "AS IS" ANDWITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHERWARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTO ANY (IF ANY) IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONSOF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OFNEGLIGENCE OR LACK OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT.ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OFTITLE, OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR OFNONINFRINGEMENT. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OFTHE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE ISWITH YOU.

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FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSSOF BUSINESS INFORMATION, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FORFAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITHOR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FORANY PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARIS-ING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF ORINABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED ONCONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OROTHERWISE, EVEN IF GREAT NOTIONS OR ANY SUPPLIERHAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCHDAMAGES. THIS EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES SHALL BEEFFECTIVE EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSEN-TIAL PURPOSE.

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10. GOVERNING LAW. If you acquired the SOFTWARE in theUnited States of America, the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.Awill apply to this contract. If you acquired this SOFTWAREoutside of the United States of America, then local law mayapply.

11. QUESTIONS. Should you have any questions, or if youdesire to contact GREAT NOTIONS for any reason, pleasecontact the GREAT NOTIONS subsidiary serving your country,or write: GREAT NOTIONS, 2751 Electronic LN, Dallas, TX75220.

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Minimum Requirements:Pentium III Processor or higher

Windows® 2000 or higher

128 MB RAM

220 MB available hard drive space

CD-ROM drive

800 x 600 video display

Mouse

Computer Requirements

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Software Installation

1. Begin installation on theWindows Desktop. Close allopen programs.

2. Place the MagnificientMonograms II CD in the CD-ROMdrive. An autorun routine will beginthe installation process.

If installation does not begin,From the Windows desktop, clickon the Start button. Click on theRun button. At the Run prompt,type the letter of your CD-ROMDrive followed by Setup. (Ex:D:\SETUP or E:\SETUP)

3. Read the entire licenseagreement. If you agree to itsterms, click Next.

You may also press the Browse button and click onthe CD-ROM drive. Locate and click on the filenamed setup.exe. Once highlighted, press Open.This will copy the file name to the command prompt.Press Return or Enter.

Fig. Install-1Preparing to Install

Fig. Install-2Welcome to InstallShield

Fig. Install-3License Agreement

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4. Enter requestedinformation, including theserial number found on yourCD case (Fig. Install-4).Click Next.

5. The next screendetermines where theprogram is placed on yourcomputer, or its DestinationFolder. For normalinstallation Click Next (Fig.Install-5)

6. In the Ready screen, youcan click on Install toproceed, or Back to changesettings in the previousscreens Fig. Install-6).

7. During installation, aprogress screen displays theprogress of the file copying(Fig. Install-6).

7. When installation iscomplete, click Finish to exitthe installation wizard(Fig.Install-7).

Fig. Install-4User Information

Fig. Install-5Destination Folder

Fig. Install-6Installation Progress

Fig. Install-7Installation Complete

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Registration

Follow the steps below in orderto acquire your activation codeand run Magnificent MonogramsII. Your software will function foronly ten days without an activationcode.

To start the program:

1. Go to Start and click onPrograms.

2. Click on Great Notions.

3. Click on MagnificentMonograms II.

4. The registration informationbox will appear. Type in all ofrequested information, includingthe 15 digit serial number lo-cated on your CD, including thedashes.Example: 0000-00000000-000

5.After all the registrationinformation has been entered,there are five ways you mayregister your software: Internet, E-mail, Fax, Telephone, or go to theAmazing Designs website.

Fig.Install-8Registration Information

Fig.Install-9Activation Warning

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1. Internet RegistrationIf your program is on a computer without internetaccess:

A. Connect to the internet and go towww.amazingdesigns.com

B. Click on Activation Codes in the top bar of theAmazing Designs Home Page.

C. At the bottom of the next page, click on “Click hereto go to the Activation Code Screen”. This will takeyou to a dialog asking for the serial number of thesoftware program.

D. Type in the 15 digit serial number and click onSubmit.

E. Type in all the information exactly as it appears inyour software, including registration number.

F. Click on Submit.

G. Write down your activation code now.

Warning:Once registration is complete, you cannottransfer registration to another person. Thismeans you cannot sell, trade or give away thesoftware to any other person. Activationcodes will only be given to registered users ofthe software.

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2. E-mail RegistrationE-mail registration information [email protected].

3. Fax RegistrationClick on the Print Registration button andfax the completed form to 214-352-7249.

4. Telephone RegistrationCall 800-553-1691 and receive an activationcode from an Amazing Designs Technician.Telephone support personnel areavailable Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to9 p.m. Central Time. If you reach our voicemail system, please leave your name,telephone number and best time to call.

5. Website Registration: 1. Fill out registration form including the 15 digitserial number found on your CD, including the dashes. Example: 0000-00000000-000.

2. Click on Website Registration and the Acti-vation Code appears in the Activation Codefield, instantly.

H. Run software and type theactivation code in the Activation Codefield.

I. Click on Register Now.

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With a registered copy of Magnificent MonogramsII, you are licensed for two personal computers.Installation must be completed for each computer,and each computer will have a separate registrationnumber.

Software Transfer. Once registration has beencompleted and the software registered, you cannottransfer registration of SOFTWARE to another person(either an individual or a single entity). This meansyou cannot sell, trade, or give the software to any otherperson. Activation codes will only be given toregistered users of this software.

When you click on the Register Later button youwill see a warning box as shown in Fig. MagnificentMonograms II will work for 10 days withoutregistering. After that time has expired, MagnificientMonograms II will no longer function.

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To start the program:1. Go to Start.2. Click on Programs.3. Click on Great Notions.4. Click on Magnificent Monograms II.

After clicking OK on the Registration screen,Magnificient Monograms II will appear on yourscreen as shown in Fig.Install-10. YourMagnificent Monograms II software is properlyinstalled and is ready to use.

Follow the steps below to run your MagnificentMonograms II software.

Fig.Install-10Run Program

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Introduction○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Overview of the program including:

• The program’s compatibility withmachines and software

• An explanation of the Monogram andText modules of the program

• An explanation of Menus and Icons

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Program Overview

Magnificent Monograms is a Wizard-based programdesigned to quickly create beautiful, artistic monograms thatcan be embroidered on almost any embroidery machine. Themix-and-match style of the program allows endlesscombinations of lettering styles and accent designs.

Both the Monogram and the Text Wizards allow the user todesignate the type of fabric on which the monogram will beapplied. The Wizard uses this information to determine theappropriate stitch spacing, amount of underlay stitching andother parameters for creating the best monogram possiblefor that fabric.

The accent designs are programmed to scale in proportionto the selected letter size. A default letter size will appear foreach style. The letters can be made larger or smaller thanthe default size.

Plain font styles have a default size of 20 millimeters. This isabout three-quarters of an inch (a millimeter conversion chartis located in the Tips and Ideas section). Certain fancymonogram styles with extensive decorations have a largersize as their default, because they can’t be reliably stitchedin very small sizes.

The Monogram Wizard is used only for one, two or three lettermonograms. The Text Wizard may be used for names as wellas monograms. Each Wizard contains accent designs andembellishments that are unique to that module.

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In the Monogram Wizard, the letters are always centered withthe embellishment. In the Text Wizard, the user has a choiceof where to place the letters in relation to the embellishment.In the Text Wizard, any available embellishment can be usedwith any font.

In either Wizard, the text and the embellishment may beresized independently. The default scale of the embellishmentto the letters was used to have a pleasing scale, however thiscan be infinitely changed by the user.

In either Wizard, the letter spacing can be controlled. Becauseletters can look optically incorrect even though the spacing isnumerically correct, you can “tweak” your monogram until youare pleased with its appearance.

Icons Used in this Manual

indicates a very important warning. Read this warning

closely and follow and relevant instructions.

indicates a piece of useful information that could sshouldnot be overlooked.


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Monogram Wizard

The Monogram Wizard is used tocreate one, two or three lettermonograms only. On the menu bar,click on Wizards, Monogram Wizard(Fig. Int-1) or, access by clicking onthe icon on the top tool bar ofthe main screen.

In some cases, the monogram stylesare self-contained, and theembellishments are specific to theselected style. The diamond-shapedembellishments in Figure Int-2 areexamples of self-containedmonogram embellishments. Theembellishments are unique to thatspecific monogram font. Some self-contained fonts are designed for asingle initial, and the embellishmentis a permanent part of the letter. Forthese fonts, no embellishmentsappear in the Decorations screen.

Figure Int-3 shows examples offreestyle embellishments. Theseembellishments are used withmultiple font styles in the Monogramwizard.

Fig. Int-2Self-Contained

Fig. Int-1Wizard Menu

Fig. Int-3Freestyle Monogram

Embellishments

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Text Wizard

The Text Wizard is used to createmonograms that contain names,which may be more than threeletters, and may include upperand lower case characters.

The Text Wizard contains manymore embellishments than theMonogram Wizard. The TextWizard can be accessed fromthe drop-down Wizards menu(Fig. Int-4), or by clicking on the

icon on the top tool bar onthe main screen.

This screen contains a font listand a selections screen ofdesigns (Fig. Int-5). The programdoes not require you to select amotif to accompany your lettering- you can create your text with orwithout a design. Lettering islimited to one line only.

Lettering can be placed above,below, or to the right or left of anydesign. Designs and letteringcan be resized and moved.Certain decorative fonts areintended for single initial use.

Fig. Int-4Wizard Menu

Fig. Int-5Text Wizard


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Menus

All operations within the program canbe accessed by menus, and mostalso have corresponding toolbaricons for quick access.

File Menu

New - Opens blank work grid

Save As - Allows user to name fileand save in selected format

Print - Prints instruction sheet andpositioning template

Print Template - Prints positioningtemplate only

Print Preview - Shows a display ofwhat will be printed

Recent File - History of recent files

Exit - Closes program

Fig. Int-7File Menu

Fig. Int-6Menu Bar

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View Menu

The View menu allows the user tochange the viewing scale and detailof the monogram on the screen.

ZoomThe selection of Zoom and Inenlarges the on-screen image of themonogram, while the monogramsize remains the same. Theselection of Zoom and Out reducesthe size of the on-screen image,allowing for larger hoop sizes to bedisplayed completely. Selection ofZoom and Actual displays themonogram in the size that it willstitch. The magnifying glass iconsallow zoom in and out functions byclicking on them directly from thetoolbar.

Realistic ViewA three-dimensional view will beactivated by clicking on the wordRealistic from the View menu. WhenRealistic view is active, a checkappears to the left of the wordRealistic.

Fig. Int-8View Menu


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Options Menu

Hoop SizeThe user may select from mostpopular hoop sizes for homeembroidery machines byclicking on the word Hoop fromthe Options menu, or by clickingon the icon from the toolbar.

If your hoop size is not listed, youmay create a custom hoop bytyping in the height and width,and selecting the hoop shape.

PreferencesMachine-Specific ParametersMachine-Specific ParametersMachine-Specific ParametersMachine-Specific ParametersMachine-Specific Parameters

and Filtersand Filtersand Filtersand Filtersand Filters

Some embroidery machineshave requirements that must bemet for a design to becompatible with the machine orthe manufacturer’s softwarepackage. These parameters aremet by checking the appropriateboxes on the Preferencesscreen.

Fig. Int-9Options Menu

Fig. Int-11Options - Preferences

Fig. Int-10Hoop Selection

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Viking 1 Plus and RoseViking 1 Plus and RoseViking 1 Plus and RoseViking 1 Plus and RoseViking 1 Plus and Rose

This box must be checked fordesigns that will be stitched on theViking #1 Plus or Rose modelswhen used with certain generationsof software. Early software forthese machines cannot hold morethan twelve color commands for asingle design. The software dividesthe design into multiple files toaccommodate this requirement.

Janome/New Home/Elna/KenmoreJanome/New Home/Elna/KenmoreJanome/New Home/Elna/KenmoreJanome/New Home/Elna/KenmoreJanome/New Home/Elna/Kenmore

Users of Janome or any relatedmachines should place a check inthe box beside the generation ofsoftware that they use, if shown.

Users of certain Janome modelsshould check “Print JanomeCrosshairs” to print offset crosshairon positioning templates printedfrom the program.

For Pfaff PCSFor Pfaff PCSFor Pfaff PCSFor Pfaff PCSFor Pfaff PCS

Check the box “Split at 16 Colors”for compatibility with Pfaffembroidery models that predatethe 2140.

Singer XL5000/6000 users can check “Save EMDfiles as Singer” in the Janome preferences box. Whenleft unchecked, the program will save as Elna EMDfiles.

Fig. Int-14Pfaff Preferences

Fig. Int-13Janome/New Home/Elna

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Fig. Int-12Viking Preferences


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Default “Save As” formatDefault “Save As” formatDefault “Save As” formatDefault “Save As” formatDefault “Save As” format

The default save format should beset to the embroidery format thatyou use most often. The formatsare listed according to the machinewith which they are associated.

To select a default format, click onthe small arrowhead to view thedrop down list. Highlight themachine that you use mostfrequently, and release the mousebutton while highlighted. This willbe the format that is automaticallyplaced in the “Save as type” dialogbox each time you save amonogram created in the program.However, you always have theoption to save in any of thesupported formats.

Custom PalettesCustom PalettesCustom PalettesCustom PalettesCustom Palettes

You may colorize your monogamsaccording to the color palette foryour specific machine brand. Forexample, in Options, Preferences,when you select Scan-n-Sew PCv1you will get a different color palettethan if you select Dream Vision/Customizer 2000.

Click on any color chip in the colorsequence bar at the lower left sideof your screen to bring up the

Fig. Int-15Default Format Selection

Fig. Int-16Select Color

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Fig. Int-17Realistic View Control

If you choose to correct the gaps using the “Changeto Fill” function, both the letters and the decorationwill be changed to fill in the Monogram Wizard.However, in the Text Wizard, only the letters areaffected.

Select Color screen. Click down onthe arrow in the Palette Type box toselect your palette.

Realistic View ControlRealistic View ControlRealistic View ControlRealistic View ControlRealistic View Control

The Realistic View Control is set to adefault stitch length of 10mm, justunder 1/2”. This is the longest stitchlength that the software will display.Stitches that are longer will be omittedfrom the display even though they existin the design file. This alerts you to thefact that the stitches are too long to beserviceable. In some cases themonogram must be made smaller toreduce the length of the stitches. Inother cases, you can recreate themonogram, selecting the “Change toFill” option on the Text screen in thewizard.

You may also change the stitchlength viewing threshold in thePreview screen of either theMonogram Wizard or the TextWizard when gaps begin to appear.More on this in the Fill Functionlesson in the Basics chapter.


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Compatibility

The monograms created in Magnificent Monograms IIcan be saved in most popular home embroidery machineformats. The “Save” formats include:

• .pcs - Pfaff

• .pcm - Pfaff Macintosh

• .pes - Baby Lock, Brother, Bernina Deco,Simplicity

• .xxx - Singer

• .hus - Viking

• .shv - Viking

• . vip - Viking/Pfaff

• .csd - Huskygram, POEM and SingerEmbroidery Unlimited

• .sew - Elna, Janome, Kenmore, New Home

• .emd - Elna or Singer

• .jef - Janome

• .dst - Tajima

• .exp - DOS expanded

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Quick Start○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

This section covers:

• Create a Text Monogram

• Create a Self-Contained Monogram

• Create a Freestyle Monogram


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Create a Text Monogram1. After opening the program, a gridappears that represents anembroidery hoop (Fig. QS1-1). Setthe hoop size that you own and thatis best for the monogram you willcreate.

2. Click on the Change Hoop Sizeicon from the top toolbar. Youwill see a selection screen (Fig.QS1-2) Place the pointer over scrollbar to the right side of the hoop listand press the left mouse button toscroll and see all hoop choices.Highlight your choice and releasethe mouse button to select.

If you don’t see your hoop sizeamong the selections, type in thewidth of your hoop stitching area inmillimeters, and then the height.Check the box to indicate whetherthe hoop is round or square. Ifrectangle, check the squareselection. Click OK (Fig. QS1-3).

Fig. QS1-1Opening Screen

Fig. QS1-2Change Hoop Size Screen

Fig. QS1-3Custom Hoop Dialog

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3. After setting your hoop size, clickon the on the top toolbar to openthe Text Wizard. The next screen isthe opening screen of the TextWizard (Fig. QS1-4). There are nochoices to make here - just click onthe word Next.

4. The next screen that appears isthe Judgement Wizard (Fig QS1-5aand b). In this screen you will selectyour monogram’s properties,including the amount and type ofunderstitching, the density (distancebetween the stitches) and otherparameters that are calculatedautomatically based upon the typeof fabric that you select in theWizard. Make the selection thatmost closely matches the propertiesof the fabric to which you will applyyour monogram and then click Next.(In the following example, the defaultstyle, NORMAL, has been selected.)

Fig. QS1-5aJudgement Wizard

Screen

Fig. QS1-4Text Wizard

Welcome Screen

Fig. QS1-5bJudgement Wizard

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5.5.5.5.5. After selecting the fabric, the TextWizard appears (Fig. QS1-6)

It may take a few momentsfor the Text Wizard toappear, because theimages must be loaded.

Select your font style first. Place yourpointer over the scroll bar and holddown the left mouse button to scrollthrough the font names, or press the

down arrow key on yourkeyboard to see names andpreview samples of available fontstyles.

Highlight the first font on the list,called Architect Block, by clicking onit. An image of the currently selectedfont style is shown in a box belowthe selection list.

6.6.6.6.6. Highlight the default letters ABCin the text dialog box, and replacewith Kelli as shown in Fig. QS1-8.Change the Height to 30mm. Clickon the arrow beside the TextAlignment box and highlight theword Right. Make no adjustment toEnvelope.

Fig.QS1-6Text Wizard Screen


Font Selection

Fig. QS1-8Text Wizard Text Input

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7.7.7.7.7. Place your pointer over the scrollbar at the right side of the TextWizard screen. Press and hold yourleft mouse button over the scroll baras you roll the mouse to scrollthrough the design selections. Thedesigns are in alphabetical order byprefix. Select the Children’s design,jumping frog CH19349 by clickingon it (Fig. QS1-9). Click the Nextbutton.

8.8.8.8.8. The Text Wizard Compose screenappears with the text to the right of thedesign as designated (Fig. QS1-10).You can both move and resize yourletters or design by clicking on them,and then dragging the “handles” thatappear. To move your letters ordesign, click on them, and when yousee the cursor change to a crosshair

hold the left mouse button and todrag and drop them where you wish(Fig QS1-11a and QS1-11b).


Compose Screen


Design Selections

Fig. QS1-11aMove Letters

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9. To rotate letters or a design, clickonce to display the rotation handle(the red dot that appears justabove the top right corner). Then rotateyour letters or design by dragging therotation handle (Fig. QS1-12).

To resize a design, click on it, and thendrag any of the resizing handles that appear on the corners and sidesof the selection box.

10. To resize letters, click on them tomake the sizing box with resizinghandles appear. Then drag theresizing handles that appear on theselection box. To make the letterswider, click on them, and then use theblue resizing handle that appearsat the lower left corner of the box Fig.QS-13). To make the letters taller, usethe green resizing handle thatappears at the top right corner.

Fig. QS1-12Rotate Letters

and Design

Fig. QS-13aResizing the Letters

Blue Handle

Fig. QS-13bResizing the Letters

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11. Adjust spacing between letters byplacing the pointer over the yellowdiamonds between the letters (FigQS1-14).

12. You can also “shape” your lettersusing the stretcher handles thatappear at all four corners of theresizing box. Click the letters, and thendrag the stretcher handles to createan interesting effect by stretching justone side of your letters (Fig QS1-15).

13. 13. 13. 13. 13. When you are happy with yourdesign, click Next. The Text Wizard-Preview screen appears (Fig. QS1-16). This screen lets you see whatyour design looks like before you saveit.

14. You can use the BackgroundColor selector to select a newbackground color. When you moveyour mouse over the backgroundcolor block (Fig. QS1-17) at thebottom left of the Preview screen, aneyedropper icon appears. Movethe eyedropper over the color shadeyou want to use, and click the leftmouse button. The background coloryou have selected appears behindyour design.

Fig. QS1-15Shaping the Letters


Preview Screen

Fig. QS1-17Background

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15. If gaps appear in your designon the preview screen, it indicatesthat stitches longer than 10mm arepresent. These long stitches couldsnag easily. You can set the valuehigher to show stitches longer than10mm using the 3D Thresholdselector (QS1-18) by typing in anew value.

If the gaps are in your letters, clickBack and select Change to Fill(QS1-19). If the gaps are in thedesign, click Back and make thedesign smaller.

16. After clicking on the Finishbutton, the completed design isdisplayed on the main screen (Fig.QS1-20) on a grid that representsthe hoop size that you selected atthe beginning of this lesson.

The main screen displays the size,position, stitch count and numberof colors of your monogram at thelower right. At the lower left is acolor sequence indicator. Thelettering color is always the lastcolor (Fig. QS1-20).

Fig. QS1-183D Threshold Selector

Fig. QS1-19Change To Fill

Fig. QS1-20Main Screen

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17. To change the color of anyelement, click on its color chip onthe color sequence bar . Youwill see a color palette screen (Fig.QS1-21) that allows selection ofanother color for that segment. Clickon the desired new color to assignthe new color.

18. To save the design, click on theFile menu, and select Save As (Fig.QS1-22).

19.19.19.19.19. In the Save As screen you will:

a) Select a location where you willsave the monogram. If you are abeginner, write down the name thatappears in the Save In window to besure that you can find your monogramlater (Fig. QS1-23).

b) Name the monogram. Highlightthe default name and type your ownname, such as Amber. You do notneed to type the three letterextension, because the program willinsert it for you automatically (Fig.QS1-24).

c) Save in your format (Fig. QS1-25).(For more information on formats,see the Introduction chapter.) Clickon the Save button.

Fig. QS1-23Save In

Fig. QS-24Name File

Screen Detail

Fig. QS1-21Color Palette

Fig. QS-22Save As

Fig. QS-25Choose Format


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Create a Self-ContainedMonogram1. Click on the Monogram Wizard

icon on the top toolbar (Fig.QS2-1). On the opening screen,click on the Next button (Fig QS2-2).

2. On the Judgement Wizardscreen, click on Towel to highlightthat selection. This will set theembroidery parameters correctly tocover the napped surface of a terrycloth towel (Fig. QS2-3).

3. On the Monogramming Wizard -Text screen, select the Monogram1 font (Fig. QS2-4).

Fig. QS2-2Monogram WizardWelcome Screen

Fig. QS2-1Select Monogram

Wizard

Fig. QS2-3Judgement Wizard

Fig. QS2-4Text Screen

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Fig. QS2-5Text Dialog

4. Let’s do a monogram for MaryAlice Smith. In this style ofmonogram, the last name initialappears large and in the center.Type in MSA so that the last initial Swill appear in the center. Click on thedefault letter height and type 50 (Fig.QS2-5).

5.5.5.5.5. Click on the Decoration labeled d1(Fig. QS2-6). The decorationsdisplayed with the first twenty-six fontchoices are uniquely associated withthat font. In this font, the decorationsare intended to be used with thenumber of letters shown in theexamples. After selecting thedecoration, click on the Next button.

6. In the Compose screen, themonogram itself appears larger thanthe work grid. The grid relates to thesize of the hoop that was on theopening screen. Click on the Select

tool, and then on the monogram toget a selection box with stretcherhandles to resize the monogram to fitinside the work grid (Fig. QS2-7a).You will also need to click on the ZoomOut tool to see the circular stretcherhandles. Click and drag themonogram to fit inside your work area.

Fig. QS2-6Choose Decoration

Fig. QS2-7aCompose Screen

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7. If necessary, you can adjust thespacing of the characters usingthe Kerning tool (Fig. QS2-8). Toreduce or increase the spacebetween the characters click onthe appropriate arrow to movethe character in the directionindicated by the arrow. Whenyou are satisfied with theappearance of your monogram,click on Next.

8. The Preview screen is yourfinal opportunity to inspect themonogram. If you are satisfiedwith it click Finish. If you want tomake further changes, clickBack. If you see gaps thatappear to be missing stitches,refer to step 13 in QuickStartLesson 1.

9. The completed monogramappears on the main screen.You may save in your favoriteformat. For instructions onsaving, refer to steps 16 and 17in QuickStart Lesson 1.

Fig. QS2-8Kerning Tool

Fig. QS2-9Preview Screen

Fig. QS2-10Completed Monogram

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Create a FreestyleMonogram1.1.1.1.1. Click on the Change HoopSize icon from the toptoolbar on the main screen. Onthe hoop selection dialog (FigQS3-1) scroll and see allchoices. Select 130mm x180mm by clicking on it. ClickOK to close the dialog and setnew hoop size on the mainscreen.

2. Click on the MonogramWizard icon on the toptoolbar. On the MonogramWizard Welcome screen, clickthe Next button.

3.3.3.3.3. On the Judgement Wizardscreen (Fig. QS3-2), click onSatin to highlight that selection.This will set the embroideryparameters such as density andunderlay to correctly embroideron satin fabric. Click Next.

4.4.4.4.4. Select the font Simple Scriptby scrolling down the fontselection box (Fig. QS3-3).

Fig. QS3-1Change Hoop Size Screen

Fig. QS3-2Judgement Screen

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Because of thedifference in the width offont characters, someletters may not fit insidethe selected decoration.You may resize eitherthe decoration or theletters by clicking on itand using the sizinghandles on theselection box.

5. In the Text input area,highlight the default Height 20.0and type in 40.0 (QS3-4). Leavethe letters ABC.

6. In the Decorations box, selectthe decoration MON13151,which is a bow (Fig. QS3-6).

7. When the decoration isautomatically scaled for 40mmletters, the decoration does notfit inside the selected hoop. Clickon the bow and a selection boxwill appear. Use the sizinghandles on the four corners toresize the bow. Use the Move tool to place the resized bowaround the monogram. Click onNext to see the Preview of thenewly created monogram.

Fig. QS3-4Monogram Wizard

Text Input

Fig. QS3-6Choose Decoration

Fig. QS3-7Compose Screen

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Fig. QS3-8Preview Screen

Fig. QS3-9Completed Monogram

8. The monogram is displayedin the Preview screen for yourapproval. If you want to makeadjustments, click on the Backbutton. If you approve of themonogram, click on Finish.

9. The monogram is sent to themain screen to be saved forstitching. You can also recoloryour monogram in the final mainscreen by clicking on the colorchips in the color sequence barat the lower left portion of yourscreen.


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Basics○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○


• Adjusting Text Placement

• Printing a Template

• Setting Text Kerning

• Using the Fill Function

• Changing the Background Color

• Tools and Settings


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Main Tool Bar1 2 3 4 5 7 8 96

1. File New - Provides fesh blank hoop grid

2. Save As - Allows naming and savng of file on the grid

3. Print - Prints Instruction Sheet and Template

4. Print Template - Prints placement template only

5. Change Hoop Size - Allows user to select or define aspecific hoop size for the creation area.

6. Monogram Wizard - Launches the Monogram Wizard

7. Text Wizard - Launches the Text Wizard

8. Zoom In - Enlarges the viewing scale

9. Zoom Out - Reduces the viewing scale

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Wizard Tool Bar

1 2 3 4 5

1. Zoom In - Enlarges the viewing scale. Zooms from center.Use in cojunction with the Pan tool (4) to see any area ofmonogram in an enlarged view.

2. Zoom Out - Reduces the viewing scale. When using alarge hoop size and a large monogram, it may be necessaryto zoom out to gain access to the handles of a selection box.

3. Zoom To Fit - Returns the screen zoom to normal.

4. Pan - Allows the workgrid in the Compose screen to bemoved. When in the Zoom In mode, it is helpful to move theworkgrid to view different sections of the monogram ordecoration.

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Print Instruction Sheet

1. Click on File, Print Setupbefore you print for the firsttime.To conserve your color ink,select Print Setup from the Filemenu (Fig. B-1a) and chooseGrayscale/Black or Black andWhite(Fig. B-1b). These settingsdiffer among printer models.Check your printer manual fordetails.

2. Click on File, Print Preview(Fig. B-2a) to confirm what willbe printed. Click on the TwoPage button and you willsee a preview of both pages thatwill be printed. The first page isthe instruction sheet, and thesecond page is a placementtemplate. If you just need aninstruction sheet, you can justprint this page. To print only thefirst page, change the PrintRange in the print dialog box toread “from: 1 to: 1” (Fig. B-2b).

3. You may also click on FilePrint or click on the Print icon from the top tool bar. The image

Fig. B-1aPrint Setup

Fig. B-2aPrint Preview

Fig. B-1bPrinter Settings

Fig. B-2bPrint Range

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Fig. B-4Instruction Sheet

will be printed along with the filename, format, and color sequencelist. No preview will be provided onscreen to show you what will beprinted. Be sure to select the printrange “1 to:1” as described in step2 on the previous page if you wish toprint only the instruction sheet.

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Owners of certain Janome, Elna, and Kenmoremachines should place a check beside “Print JanomeCrosshairs” in the Options, Preferences screen.

Print Template

You can print a placement templatefrom Magnificent Monograms II. Atemplate is different from aninstruction sheet because it doesn’tinclude any color sequenceinformation. It is for placement only.

1. Click on File, Print Template (Fig.B-5) or the Print Template icon from the top tool bar.

2. After printing, place theintersection of the dotted lines underyour needle to center the design withmost machines (Fig. B-6).

Fig. B-5File, Print Template

Fig. B-6Template

When working with a large hoop size, you may select“Landscape” in your printer settings to print thetemplate sideways. You may also select a largerpaper size to accommodate very large hoops.

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Adjust Text Placement

Text WizardSometimes it is necessary toadjust the spacing of the letters,based on how pleasing they lookin relation to other letters. Thisis called “kerning”.

1. In this example, the “c” is toofar from the “M” (Fig. B-7).

2. Click on the lettering and whenthe selection box appears,yellow diamonds appearbetween each character. Placethe cursor over the yellowdiamond between two letterswhere you want to make anadjustment. When the cursorchanges to a double arrow,press the left mouse button andmove the mouse to adjust thespacing (Fig. B-8).

3. The kerned letters now havea better appearance (Fig. B-9).

Fig. B-7C too far from M

Fig. B-8Yellow diamondDouble arrow

Fig. B-9Kerned Letters


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Swoosh FontKerning is always necessarywhen using this font style, but itsunusual appearance makes thisstep worthwhile.

1. Select Swoosh from the fontlist. Type in a name in the textdialog box. Click Next. The textappears in the Compose screen(Fig. B-10).

2. Place the cursor over theyellow diamond between thecapital letter and first lower caseletter. When the cursor changesto a double arrow (Fig. B-10),allowing you to move the rest ofthe letters toward the capitalletter. There are also yellowdiamonds between each letter toallow kerning if the letters are tooclose or too far apart.

3. The resulting text has a longtail that extends along the bottomof the name (Fig. B-12).

Fig. B-10Swoosh before

Kerning

Fig. B-11Move Diamond

between M and A

Fig. B-12Completed Text

If the letters do not require kerning, you can stillmove them using the yellow diamonds.

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Monogram Wizard1. In the Monogram Wizard, selectthe Elegant Script font. Type the size30, and the letters ABC in the textinput box. Click Next.

2. The monogram appears in theCompose screen with the letterscrowded and too close together Fig.B13).

3. Click several times on the rightarrow between the A and the B inthe Kerning box Fig. B-14a). Thenclick several times on the right arrowbetween the B and the C (Fig. B-14b).

4. Continue until the letters are anappropriate distance from eachother (Fig. B-15)

Fig. B-13Letters Crowded

Fig. B-14aAdd space

between A and B

Fig. B-14bAdd space

between B and C

Fig. B-15Completed Monogram


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Using Envelopes

Text WizardIn the Text input screen of theText Wizard, you can select pre-shaped envelopes to createspecial effects for your lettering(Fig B-16).

1. Type in the letteringENVELOPE in Crisp Block

2. Select the envelopeConcave. The lettering willappear as shown in Fig. B-17

3. Repeat with other envelopes tosee their effect on the letters. Theeffects can be exaggerated usingthe different stretcher handles.

The Red dot in the top rightcorner rotates the design.

The Green dot in the top leftcorner changes the height andwidth of the designproportionally.

The Blue dot in the bottom rightcorner changes the width of thedesign. The black squarehandles affect the shape of theenvelope.

Fig. B-16Envelope Choices

Fig. B-17Concave Effect

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Advanced SettingsText WizardIn the Text screen of theText Wizard you can clickon the Advanced button toaccess more options.

Density - The default valueis .4, which represents thedistance of four points, orfour-tenths of a millimeter,between stitches. To spread the stitches farther apart, use alarger number. To place the stitches closer together, use asmaller number. It is helpful to use a lighter density (largernumber) on very small letters and heavier density (smallernumber) on very large letters.

Pull Comp - This percentage value controls the pullcompensation that adds width to letters and shapes tocompensate for the pull of the stitches on the fabric. To seebolder columns in your letters, use a larger number. It is helpfulto add pull compensation to small lettering or to thin letterstyles.

Underlay - Check this box if you want to add underlay stitchesto your lettering. This is helpful when applying your monogramto heavily textured or napped fabrics.

Fig. B-18Advanced Text Settings


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Using the Fill Function

The Preview Screen omits thedisplay of stitches longer than10mm, showing gaps in theletters. This alerts you to the factthat there are stitches present inthe monogram that may be toolong for our intended use. Mosthome embroidery machinemanufacturers recommendstitches no longer than 10mm.

If you see gaps in your lettering,you can click on the Back buttonto return to the Text Wizard andcheck the Change to Fill

Option. The Changeto Fill option changes the longstitch into multiple shorterstitches.1. Open the Text Wizard.Select the font Campus Blockfrom the font selector (Fig. B-19).Type lettering instructionsas follows:

TITANS - upper caseHeight - 55mmDesign - SP92412

In the Monogram Wizard, both the letters and thedecoration will be changed to fill. In the Text Wizard,only the letters are affected.

Fig. B-19Select Campus

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2.2.2.2.2. Click on the Next Button to seethe preview of the monogram.Notice the gaps in the letters (Fig.B-20). Click on the Back button toreturn to the Text Wizard TextScreen.

3.3.3.3.3. At the Text Wizard Screen, placea check inside the box at theChange to Fill option.Click the Next button.

4.4.4.4.4. The preview shows the stitcheshave been converted to shorter fillstitches, creating a more servicablemonogram (Fig. B-21). Click theFinish button.

At the preview screen, you may change the stitchlength threshold where gaps begin to appear to alonger or shorter stitch length (Fig. B-22).

Fig. B-20Gaps in Stitching

Fig. B-21Gaps Corrected

Fig. B-223-D Stitch Length

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You may change the backgroundcolor in the preview screen toshow what the monogram mightlook like on various colors offabric.

When your design is on thepreview screen, click on thedesired background color withinthe Background Color box (Fig.B-22).

Fig. B-22Background Color Box

Changing the Background Color

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• Selecting the Best Font

• Creating Unique Monograms

• Inches to Millimeter Conversion Chart


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Selecting the Best Font

Experience will help you learn which font is best for yourintended use. When working with Freestyle monograms orthe Text Wizard, you should look for characteristics that aresimilar or compatible to the embellishment.

For example, if your embellishment is light and airy, look for alight font so the final monogram will appear balanced. In otherinstances, you must select a narrow font that will fit within thedesired freestyle monogram frame or hoop size. The morenarrow font styles are noted in the Introduction chapter.

Some fonts require more manipulation in spacing than others,however some of the fonts that must be manually kerned(spaced) create outstanding monograms. Take a little timeto practice your kerning skill and you will soon be able to createmonograms quickly and easily using any of the fonts in theprogram.

The last designs in the selector box of the Text Wizard arespecialty fonts. Some are stand-alone fonts, designed to beused independently, without lettering typed in, to create astylish monogram. Some fonts contain capital letters that canbe used alone or in combination with other fonts to createnames.

Specialty fonts have only upper case characters.If you wantto create a name using one of these specialty fonts, here arethe suggested fonts for completing the rest of the name.

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Angel Alphabet - Century Block

Crayon - Simple Block

Christmas Tree - Extended Block

Daisy - Plume or Fairy Script

Floral - Favorite Script

Name Drop Block - Simple Block or Paintbrush Script

Outer Space - Simple Block

Santa (SA) - Century Block

Santa (SN) - Extended Block

Creating Unique Monograms

The key to creating the best monograms is to make thempersonal, and make them unique.

Consider using a date instead of a name with one of thedesigns in the Special Occasion section.

Work with the placement of text in relation to the design in theText Wizard to create very special monograms. Here are acouple of exercises for you to try:

Select Design AN7257 and position the monkey so that heappears to be hanging from a letter.

Select CH19380 and make the airplane appear to be takingoff from a letter in your monogram.


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Monograms

To duplicate examples click on the icon and select theappropriate font and embellishment. Additional

embellishments are included with selected fonts.

Monogram1D4

Monogram1D3

Monogram1D1

Circle Monogram (without circle)

Circle Monogram D1

Monogram2D2

Circle Monogram 2D1

Circle Monogram(without circle)

Circle MonogramD2

Classic MonogramTriangleCircle Monogram 2(without circle)

BackhamD1

RetroD2

Script MTD10

MazamaD5

DavidiaD1

BenquiatD1

TerraD9

MotlerD7

MengD3

ChanceryMON43605

Century BlockMON17002

CamelotMON17470

Elegant ScriptMON64022

Crisp BlockMON17374

Condensed BlockMON17483

Key ScriptMON97110

Favorite ScriptMON10721

Fairy ScriptMON98244

Mono01Simple ScriptMON44168

Narrow BlockMON17483

Mono04Mono03Mono02

Mono07Mono06Mono05

Mono10Mono09Mono08

Mono13Mono12Mono11

Mono16Mono15Mono14

Mono19Mono18Mono17

Mono22Mono21Mono20

Mono25Mono24Mono23

Mono28Mono27Mono26

Mono31Mono30Mono29

Mono34Mono33Mono32

Mono37Mono36Mono35

Mono40Mono39Mono38

Mono43Mono42Mono41

Mono45Mono44

Text

To duplicate examples click on the icon and select theappropriate font and embellishment. Additional

embellishments are included with selected fonts.

BambooAthletic OutlineArchitect Block

Campus BlockCamelotBold Script

Condensed BlockChanceryCentury Block

English ScriptElegant ScriptCrisp Block

Favorite ScriptFairy ScriptExtended Block

HebrewHandwriting ScriptGreek

Kid StuffKey ScriptHomeward

PaintbrushOpen BlockNarrow Block

Serif Block 5mmPlume ScriptPlain Block 5mm

Simple ScriptSimple Block 2Simple Block

SwooshLace02Lace01

Mono02Mono01Swoosh

Mono05Mono04Mono03

Mono08Mono07Mono06

Mono11Mono10Mono09

Mono14Mono13Mono12

Mono17Mono16Mono15

Mono20Mono19Mono18

Mono23Mono22Mono21

Mono26Mono25Mono24

Mono29Mono28Mono27

Mono32Mono31Mono30

Mono35Mono34Mono33

Mono38Mono37Mono36

Mono41Mono40Mono39

Mono44Mono43Mono42

Century BlockAA86105

AngelAlphabet

Mono45

Christmas TreeAlphabet

Plain BlockCA86045

CrayonAlphabet

English ScriptDA86079

DaisyAlphabet

Extended BlockSN65278

Name Drop CapKey ScriptFA86057

FloralAlphabet

Simple Block OS86003

SpaceAlphabet

Campus BlockNDC54330

Century BlockSA43468

Santa Holding LetterAlphabet

Rosemail-A

Extended BlockSN65254

Santa With SackAlphabet

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