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COMPLETE REFERENCE GUIDE
Copyright © 1998 by PFAFF
All rights reserved

Although the heading on the pages in this manual read as “PC-DESIGNER@Software for
Windows@ Version 2.0. this manual and package are, iii fact, Version 2.2 of the software.

Simultaneously published in the U.S.A. Canada, Australia and the U.K.

Printed in the U.S.A.

The explanations and instructions in this book are published in good faith and
have been reviewed for accuracy; however, no warranty. either expressed or implied.
is made nor are successful results guaranteed.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Pfaff assumes no

responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that max’ appear in this book.
Neither is any liability assumed for damage resulting from the use of the information
contained herein.

No part of this book shall be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by

any means, electronic. mechanical, photocopying. recording, or otherwise, without written
permission ITom the publisher, It is against the law to copy the software on any medium
except as specifically allowed.

Pfaff creative® is a registered trademark of Pfaff: MS-DOS, PC-DOS®, MICROSOFT, and

Windows” are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: IBM® is a registered trademark of IBM
Corporation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 7
System Requirements 8

Chapter 1 — PC-DESIGNER Software For WindowsTM

Installing TM 9
Installing On Your Hard Disk 9

Chapter 2 — PCDESIGNERrM Software For WindowsTM Tutorial 11

Introduction 1
P-DESIGN Tutorial 13
Overview Of The P-DESIGN Menu, Toolbar And Commands 14
P-DESIGN Menu 14
P-DESIGN Toolbar 16
P-DESIGN Status Bar 19
P-DESIGN Work Area 2
Exercise #1: Configuring For Your System And Synchronizing
Your Sewing Machine 2
Exercise #2: Designing An Original Stitch Pattern
Using Built-In Stitches And A Template 24
Exercise #3: Sending Stitch Patterns To Sewing Machine
Memory And Retrieving Them 27
Exercise #4: Saving Stitch Patterns To Disk 3()
Exercise #5: Opening Stitch Patterns Saved To Disk 32
Exercise #6: Using Selected EDIT, MACHINE And TOOLS Commands . 35
Exercise #7: Adding Letters To Your Design ‘37
Exercise #8: Using The FILL-IN STITCH Command With Fill-In B.
. . . 41
Exercise #9: Changing The Fill-In Stitch Density 44
Exercise #10: Fill-In A And Center Line Option 45
Exercise #11: Fill-In A And Base Stitch Option 47
Exercise #12: Understanding The AUTOMATIC STITCH Command . . 49
Exercise #13: Resizing Stitch Patterns 51
Exercise #14: Printing Stitch Patterns 53
Exercise #15: Templates 53
Exercise #16: Tips On Using A Scanner 56
Exercise #17: Making The Most Of The 8-Way Feed 57
Exercise #18: Designing Stitches That Sew Better 59
Exercise #19: Balancing Your Stitch Pattern For Your
Sewing Machine 61
Exercise #20: Using The REMARKS Command 63
Exercise #21: Managing The Memory Of Your
Sewing Machine 64
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M-DESIGN Tutorial . 65
Overview Of The M-DESIGN Menu, Toolbar And Commands 66
M-DESIGN Menu 66
M-DESIGN Toolbar 68
M-DESIGN Status Bar 71
M-DESIGN Work Area 72
Exercise #22: Combining Stitch Patterns 73
Exercise #23: Inserting, Deleting And Changing Sizes
Of Stitch Patterns 76
Exercise #24: Using 8-Way Feed Stitch Programs 77
Exercise #25: Designing Wide Borders 80
Exercise #26: Triple Scallop Border 81
Exercise #27: Replacing Stitch Patterns In A Basic Sequence 84
Creative Fantasy Design Tutorial 86
New Commands In The P-DESIGN Menu, Toolbar and Status Bar. 86
Exercise #28: Designing A Frame Stitch Pattern Using A Template
And The AUTO TRACE Command 89
Exercise #29: Sewing An Original Multi-Colored
Frame Stitch Pattern 94
Exercise #30: Changing Colors On The Screen 96
Exercise #31: Designing A Frame Stitch Pattern Using Built-in Stitches 97
Tutorial Conclusion 100

Chapter 3— PCDESIGNERTM Software For Windows

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Command Reference Guide 101
Keyboard Shortcuts And Mouse Operations . 101
Keyboard Shortcuts 102
Shortcut Keys —P-DESIGN and M-DESIGN 102
Shortcut Keys —P-DESIGN 102
Shortcut Keys —M-DESIGN 102
Arrow Keys — P-DESIGN and M-DESIGN. 103
Arrow Keys — P-DESIGN 103
Arrow Keys — M-DESIGN 104
Other Keys — P-DESIGN and M-DESIGN 104
Other Keys — P-DESIGN 105
Mouse Operation 105
Mouse Operation P-DESIGN
— 105
Mouse Operation M-DESIGN
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P-DESIGN Command Reference 107
P-DESIGN Toolbar 107
P-DESIGN Status Bar 112
Menu Commands 114
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P-DESIGN Menu Commands 115
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FILE 115
NEW I lh
OPEN iHi
SAVE II?
SAVE AS
INSERT FILE
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REMARKS
PRINT 119
PAGE SETUP 119
M-DESIGN 19
EXIT 21)
EDIT
UNDO
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SELECT ALL 21
CUT
COPY
PASTE
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STATIJS BAR
TOOLBAR
DESIGN
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FADE IN/OUT 23
DELETE
LOAD BMP-FILE
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MACHINE 125
LOAD P-MEMORY 125
SEND P-MEMORY 26
INSERT P-MEMORY 126
DELETE P-MEMORY 127
LOAD CARD STITCH
SEND CARD STITCH
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INSERT CARD STITCH 128
DELETE CARD STITCH
OPEN STITCH PROGRAM
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INSERT STITCH PROGRAM.
MACHINE
FILE
FILE
MACHINE
ALPHABETS
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SCRIPT LETTERS .11
BLOCK LETTERS 2
OUTLINE LETTERS. 132
CURSIVE LETTERS .
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LARGE SCRIPT
MONOGRAM
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CONFIGURATION 132
SYNC. MACHINE 133
TOOLS 134
DELETE 134
SET STITCH 135
MOVE 135
SELECT 135
ROTATE 136
LENGTH MIRROR 137
MIRROR 137
FLIP ORDER 137
NEW PATTERN SIZE 138
STITCH LENGTH 138
F1LL—IN STITCH .39
AUTO TRACE 142
FORMAT 143
ZOOM IN 143
ZOOM OUT 144
1:1 144
9mm 144
MAXI 144
SMALL FRAME 145
LARGE FRAME 145
AUTOMATIC STITCH 145
HELP 146
HELP 146
KEYBOARD 147
MOUSE 147
INFO 147
M-DESIGN Command Reference 147
M-DESIGN Toolbar 147
M-DESIGN Status Bar 152
M-DESIGN Menu Commands 154
FILE 154
NEW 154
OPEN 155
SAVE 155
SAVE AS 156
INSERT FILE 156
REMARKS 157
PRINT 157
PAGE SETUP 157
P-DESIGN 158
EXIT 158
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EDIT I
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UNDO
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SELECT ALL 160
CUT 160
COPY 160
PASTE 161
STATUSBAR 161
TOOLBAR 161
MACHINE 1112
LOAD M-MEMORY 162
SEND M-MEMORY 163
INSERT M-MEMORY 163
DELETE M-MEMORY 16:1
INSERT P-MEMORY 164
INSERT STITCH PROGRAM 164
MACHINE FILE 164
FILE MACHINE 163
CONFIGURATION I
SYNC. MACHINE 167
TOOLS iIi
DUPLICATE 168
DELETE
LENGTH MIRROR I 69
MIRROR 169
LENGTH SHORTER 170
LENGTH LONGER 170
WIDTH NARROWER 170
WIDTH WIDER 171
PITCH LEFT 171
PITCH RIGHT 171
LETTERS 172
SCRIPT LETTERS 172
BLOCK LETTERS 172
OUTLINE LETTERS 172
CURSIVE LETTERS 172
FORMAT 173
ZOOM IN 173
ZOOM OUT 173
1:1 174
REPEAT 174
MIRROR UP 174
MIRROR DOWN 175
HELP 175
Index 176
 1itrocIuction 7

INTRODUCTION

TM
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JiU [ is a graphically-oriented
S 0 F T W A R E stitch and pattern design
system with powerful editing and transformation tools.
With this software you are able to create your own stitch
designs in a graphic environment — even multi-colored
embroidery designs up to 120mm wide for owners of
the Pfaff Creative Fantasy unit. You can then edit and
save your work to a hard disk, floppy disk or Creative
Card and send it directly into the memory of your
sewing machine. You can even load the built-in stitches
from your sewing machine into the computer, change
them and send them back to your machine’s P-Memory.
Tools are also provided for working with the M-Memory,
where you can combine different stitches into complete
sequences. There are many more creative tools than
ever included in this software version that allow you
the freedom to design and manipulate your images as
you see fit, then bring them into existence through your
Pfaff sewing machine.
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To use PCDESIGNERiM Software, you must have the

following minimum hardware configuration:
1. An IBM® or 100% IBM®-compatible computer.
2. 80286 processor or higher.
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3. WindowsTh 3.1 or higher.
4. Minimum 4 MB RAM. Note: Windows TM
95
needs an
additional amount of RAM.
5. Hard drive with 2 MB free space.
6. VGA resolution monitor or higher.
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7. One RS232 serial port available for sewing machine interface.
8. A 3½ or 51/4 floppy disk drive for installing the software. I
9. A mouse or other pointing device compatible with
WindowsiM 3.1 or higher.
10. A Pfaff creative® 7570, 7550 or 1475 CD sewing machine. I
These optional hardware items are also recommended:
1. A scanner with software that produces
black and white, uncompressed BMP files.
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2. Pfaff’s Creative Fantasy unit for the Pfaff creative® 7570.
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SIGNER
PC-DEM
INSTALLING T
SOFTWARE FOR 1MWINDOWS

JiSTALuNG O1YQLIR HARD DISK

To install the PCDESlGNERThl Software for WindowsTM
program on your computer, perform the following steps:
1. It is a good idea to check the compatibility of the sewing
machine interface cable with your computer ports. This step
is not necessary for a successful installation, however, and
may be performed later. Shut down your computer and make
sure your sewing machine is off before connecting any cables.
The cable requires a male RS232 serial port on the computer.
You may need a 9-pin adapter to use this cable with some
computers. If you require the adapter and it did not come with
your computer, you can purchase it from your Pfaff dealer or
most computer supply stores. The other end of the cable
connects to the sewing machine where the Creative Designer
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would normally connect. Make a note of the serial port on the
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computer (for example: COM2).
2. Start up your computer in the normal fashion. You should be
at the WindowsTM Program Manager before continuing with
the next step.
3. Insert the PCDESlGNERTM Software for WindowsTM disk iiik
the A: (or B:) drive.
4. In the WindowsTM Program Manager, select RUN from the
FILE menu.
5. In the Run dialog box, type: a:\setup (or b:\setup), then
click the OK button. (See ILL. #1.) Follow the onscreen
instructions to complete the installation.

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Command Line: OK I
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ILL. #1
6. When the installation is complete, you will be returned to tim
WindowsTM Program Manager. PC-DESIGNER’ Setup has
created a new Program Group, PCDESIGNERTM Software lou
, where it placed its icon.
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Windows’
To start the application, simply double click on its icon, the
red sewing machine.
INFO: To properly install this software, you will need to
temporarily turn off or remove any memory resident anti-virus
and screen saver programs. You may perform a scan on the disk
before turning off the anti-virus program, if you wish. After
PCDESIGNERTM Software for WindowsTM is installed, it is safe
to turn on the anti-virus software or screen saver programs agaill.

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M
PCDE SIGNER’ SOFTWARE
WINDOWS TUTORIAL
FOR TM

Welcome to the Pfaff PCDESIGNERTM Software for WindowsTM

program — the most sophisticated sewing machine software ever
developed. This PCDESlGNERTNt Software is the most powerful
version yet for enhancing the creative ability of the Pfaff creative®
7570, 7550 and 1475 CD sewing machines. The object of this tutor
ial is to teach you how to use the commands and tools to design
your own original stitch patterns. By following the step-by-step
exercises you will learn the functions of all the commands. Each
exercise builds upon the skills learned in the previous exercise.
Throughout this tutorial are explanations, hints and tips to
help you understand the program’s capabilities. The exercises
are designed to teach you not only how to use the different tools
and menu commands but also, when and why to use them.
At the completion of this tutorial you will have mastered all the
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tools and menu commands you will need to unleash your

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creativity and design your own original stitch patterns.

Basic, For I 1iiig This iutoriui.

Throughout this tutorial all text and keys to be typed from

the keyboard are written in bold type. Menu names and
commands are written in CAPITALS, optional shortcut keys
will be stated following the command selections in bold type
within (parenthesis). Shortcut keys are specially designated
keys you can use to quickly execute a command instead of
opening a menu and selecting a command. Refer to chuptir 3.
Gommand Reference Guide for a complete list of shortcut keys
and mouse commands. When an arrow () key is indicated, it
will be shown with the same symbol that appears on the key,
Numbered lists (1, 2, etc.) indicate a procedure with sequential
steps. This manual can be used with the Pfaff creative® 7570,
7550 and 1475 CD. When the instructions differ for each
machine, the 7570 will be used in the primary directions and,
when different, the 7550 and 1475 CD instructions will fillow
in order in [bracketsj.
Help files are available for all commands. To access them,
press the (Fl) key or select from the HELP menu, HELP. Wheii
you are finished reading the help box, select from the HELP
FILE menu. EXIT.
BeJre You Bcgin I sing The IC-flES1G,\ER’” SojtI4ale Proroin
Before you begin working with the PCDESIGNERTM Softw1r()
program, you should do the following things:
I. Learn The Basics.
If you are new to computers, learn the basics about your
computer, its operating system (DOS), WindowsiM and other
software you will use. You should be familiar with operating
a mouse and such terms as click, double click, drag, highlight
and select before you begin using the PCDESIGNERTM Software
program. Whenever you are instructed to click in an exercise,
press the left mouse button. A standard 2- or 3-button mouse
is supported. If you have a three-button mouse, ignore the
center button. PCDESIGNERTM Software uses the right and
left buttons only.

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2. Set tip Your Sofiware /lnd Hardware.

Install the PCDESIGNERTM Software program onto your
hard disk by following the instructions in Chapter 1, Installing
TM Software for Windows
PC-DESIGNER . When working with
TM
the program, your Pfaff creative® 7570, 7550 or 1475 CD should
be connected to the computer and switched on. Connect the
cable to the Creative Designer port on the sewing machine.
Whenever there is communication between the computer and
a 7570 or a 7550, the display will change to a picture of a
computer linked to the sewing machine. Whenever there is
communication between the computer and the 1475 CD, the
sewing machine display will be blank. When communication
is complete, the display returns to the last setting displayed
no matter which sewing machine is connected.

OpenIng The Program

To open the PC-DESIGNER
TM Software program, double click
on its icon, a red sewing machine. The program opens directly
into the P-DESIGN section.

The P-DESIGN section of the program relates to the

P-Memories on the sewing machine. It is where you will create
your own original stitch patterns and manipulate built-in stitch
programs from the sewing machine. This section of the tutorial
will give you a solid working knowledge of the P-DESIGN
section. You will learn all the tools and commands necessary to
design, save and sew a stitch pattern of your own. Techniques
for designing embroideries for the Pfaff creative® 7570 Creative
Fantasy embroidery unit are presented in the Creative Fantasy
section of this tutorial. It is recommended that the exercises in
the P-DESIGN section be completed before attempting the
exercises in the Creative Fantasy section of this tutorial.
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At tile top of the window is the title bar. It displays the imnie
of the file you are working on. It will show “New” when you are
creating a new stitch pattern, the name of a previously saved
stitch pattern, the program number of the first built-in stitch vuu
retrieved or the P-Memory number where the stitch resides.
Below the title bar is the P-I)ESIGN Menu. (See ILL. #2.)
Each menu name describes the commands under it. Point to a
menu name and click the left mouse button to show the
commands in the menu. Menu commands are selected by 1oiiit-
ing and clicking the mouse on a command or using the shortcut
keys listed to the right of the command. Shortcut keys will onl’
work when the menu is closed. If there is nothing after the
command, then selecting that command by using a shortcut key
is not an option. All shortcut key options will be stated after
standard command selections in bold type within (parenthesis).
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To close the menu without choosing a command, click the
mouse anywhere outside the menu or press Esc.
You can also use the keyboard to open a menu and select
commands. To open a menu, press Alt+the key for the under
lined letter in the menu name. To select a command from an
open menu, press the key for the underlined letter.

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ILL. #2

1 Click on the FILE menu to open it. FILE commands allow

you to retrieve and insert stitch patterns, start a new design,
save, make notes about the stitch pattern, print, switch to the
M-DESIGN section or exit back to WindowsTM Program Manager.
When you want to exit the program, click on FILE, then click
on the EXIT command (Alt+F4). For now, move to the next
menu name by pressing the right arrow () key or clicking on

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the next menu name. You do not have to close the FILE menu to
open another menu.
EDIT commands allow you to cut, copy and paste sections
2 of stitch patterns or complete stitch patterns. You can
reverse or undo your last action. You can hide or show both
the Toolbar and Status Bar. Press the right arrow (H key to
move to the next menu name.
DESIGN commands are used to load and delete templates
3 only. A template is like a tracing paper overlay or stencil.
It is a guide to aid you in setting stitches. A template cannot
be sent to the sewing machine or saved by itself. It can only
be saved by setting stitches over it. The LOAD BMP-FILE
command retrieves black and white, uncompressed BMP files
that you previously saved using your scanner software, paint
program or clip art program. Press the right arrow () key to
move to the next menu name.
MACH1NE commands allow you to insert and delete stitch
4 programs, alphabets, P-Memories and Creative Card stitches
from the work area. You can send your stitch design to the
sewing machine, configure the program and quickly load all the
memories that are currently residing on your sewing machine
for easy access by the program.
TOOLS commands allow you to manipulate your stitch
5 design, change the size, fill in areas and automatically trace
your template with stitches.
FORMAT commands change the way you look at the work
6 area. You can enlarge and reduce the work area for fine-
tuning your design, view the stitch pattern in the actual sewing
size, switch back and forth between a 9mm and a MAXI work
area or select a Frame work area.
HELP commands access all the Help files. You can get help
7 in regard to specific commands, mouse operation and a list
ing of all shortcut keys. You can print any of the Help topics by
selecting from the FILE menu, PRINT TOPIC. To close the Help
files, select EXIT from the HELP FILE menu.
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Just below the main menu is the Toolbar. Clicking on a but luii
will select a command or perform a function. These coniinmids
are also located in the menu.

OPEN — Displays the Open File dialog box for accessing

previously-saved stitch pattern files from the hard disk or a
floppy disk. Use this command only when starting a new stitch
pattern or when the work area is empty.

I1 SAVE — Updates the file of the stitch pattern currently I

in the work area or opens the Save File dialog box so you can
save a new stitch pattern.

I1 PR1NT — Prints a paper copy of the stitch design

currently in the work area.

I1 UNDO — Reverses the last action or command.

LOAD P-MEMORY — Displays the sewing machine’s

P-Memory Directory. Select a P-Memory stitch pattern by
double clicking the mouse on the P-Memory or highlighting
and clicking the OK button. A dialog box opens displaying the
status of the transfer. Use this command only when starting a
new stitch pattern or when the work area is empty.

I SEND P-MEMORY Displays the sewing machine’s

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P-Memory Directory. Select a memory slot for storage and click

the OK button or double click on a memory slot. The stitch
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pattern currently in the work area is sent to the sewing machine.

A dialog box opens, displaying the status of the transfer.

LARD

LOAD CARD STITCH — Displays the directory of the

Creative Card that is currently in the sewing machine. Select a
stitch type, 9mm, MAXI or Frame, by clicking the button next to
the name in the selection box. Icons of all the stitch patterns of a
type are displayed in the selection box. To load a stitch pattern,
highlight its icon and click the OK button. A dialog box opens
displaying the status of the transfer. Use this command only when
starting a new stitch pattern or when the work area is empty. This
command is only available for the Pfaff creative® 7570.

LARD

SEND CARD STITCH — Sends the stitch pattern

currently in the work area to the Creative Card. The stitch
program is automatically placed after the last stitch in the
appropriate type category. A dialog box displaying the status of
the transfer appears on the screen while the transfer takes place.
This command is only available for the Pfaff creative® 7570.

OPEN STITCH PROGRAM — Opens a dialog box where

you type a stitch program number. After pressing Enter, the stitch
program is displayed in the work area. Use this command only
when starting a new stitch pattern or when the work area is empty.

DELETE — Deletes an individually-highlighted stitch or

the highlighted section of the stitch design. All highlighted
stitches will be deleted. Use the SELECT tool button or the
SELECT command from the TOOLS menu to highlight a stitch
or section.

SET STITCH — Inserts or adds a stitch to your design.

The new stitch will be placed after the stitch that is highlighted.
Use the SELECT tool button or the SELECT command from the
TOOLS menu to highlight a stitch.
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MOVE — Moves an individually highlighted stitch ui
highlighted section of your stitch design to a new position.
Use the SELECT tool button or the SELECT command from the
TOOLS menu to highlight a stitch or section.

1J SELECT — Selects or highlights an individual stitch or

section of your stitch design. To highlight a single stitch, click
on the stitch. To highlight a section, click Ofl the first stitch of
the section, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking on
the last stitch of the section.

ROTATE— Rotates the stitch design or the highlighted

section. You can rotate any degree in a clockwise or counter
clockwise direction. When this command is active, an Angle
field appears on the Status Bar showing the degrees the stitch
has been rotated. The field closes when you cancel the com
mand or switch to another command.

LENGTH MIRROR— Rotates the stitch design 1800,

front to back, in the work area. If a section of the stitch pattern
is highlighted, it will only rotate the highlighted section.
INFO: The original first stitch will be the last stitch and the
last stitch will be the first stitch.

hi MIRROR — Flips the stitch design top to bottom in the

work area. If a section of the stitch pattern is highlighted, it will
only mirror the highlighted section.
INFO: In actual sewing it will he mirrored left to right.

NEW PATTERN SIZE — Opens a dialog box where you

type new dimensions for your stitch pattern. You can size it
proportionately or not. If a section of the stitch pattern is high
lighted it will only change the size of the highlighted section.
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FILL-IN STITCH — Opens a dialog box where you select

from two modes of Fill-In stitching. After selecting Fill-In B,
click inside the area to be filled in. After selecting Fill-in A,
define the area by highlighting two lines. The program
automatically fills in the area.

STITCH LENGTH — Opens a dialog box where you type

in a stitch length number. The number, in millimeters (mm),
represents the maximum distance between stitches. The
program will automatically calculate where the stitches will he
set according to this number. Use this command to set stitches
closer together after auto tracing a BMP template.

ZOOM OUT — Reduces the current work area size by half.

I ZOOM IN Doubles the current work area size.

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Stitch No: Length[mmj: I
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Actual No: Width(mmj: 0 MAXI 0 large frame LI Automatic Stitch
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At the bottom of the screen is the Status Bar. It displays

information about commands and the stitch pattern.
Creative displays the model of Pfaff creative sewing
1 machine selected. Use the CONFIGURATION command in
the MACHINE menu to change the setting. If the machine that
is connected differs from the configuration, a dialog box opens
asking if you want to change the configuration. This only
occurs when you try to send a stitch pattern to a P-Memory.
When you change to another machine of the same or different
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model, always use the SYNC. MACHINE command in the

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MACHINE menu to transfer all P- and M-Memories from that
machine to the computer.
Stitch No displays the total amount of stitches you have sel
2 in your stitch pattern. A single P-Memory in the sewing
machine will hold a 9mm stitch pattern with up to 999 stitch
points and a MAXI stitch pattern with up to 8,000 points.
INFO: Early models of the Pfaff creative® 1475 CD machines
will hold up to 999 stitches or stitch points in one memory.
The memory of these machines can be upgraded by having a
new computer chip installed on the main board. See your local
authorized Pfaff dealer for additional information.
Actual No displays the numerical position of the highlighted
3 stitch in the stitch pattern. The numerical position refers to
the position of the stitch in the sewing path. This is the stitch or
section on which the next command will be executed. It is
helpful to know exactly which stitch you have highlighted in
order to move, delete or insert in the correct place. When a
section of the stitch pattern is highlighted, the Actual No refers
to the last stitch selected for the section. Highlighting a section
in ascending order will make the highest stitch number the
Actual No. Highlighting a section in descending order will
make the lowest stitch number the Actual No.
Angle displays the degrees the stitch pattern or section
4 has been rotated. The amount of degrees rotated only
appears while the mouse button or arrow key is depressed.
This field is not displayed when the command is inactive.
Length (mm) displays the overall length of the
5 stitch pattern in millimeters.
Width (mm) displays the overall width of the
6 stitch pattern in millimeters.
Mode shows the current size of the work area. To change
7 sizes, click the button next to the size you want. You can
switch between 9mm and 60mm MAXI work areas when you
are using a Pfaff creative® 7550 or 1475 CD. When using a
7570, you can also switch between Small Frame, Large Frame,
MAXI and 9mm work areas. The Small Frame and Large Frame
work areas are only available for Pfaff creative® 7570 sewing
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machines and will be dimmed when the software is configured

for the 7550 and 1475 CD sewing machines.
INFO: It is not recommended to switch a Frame stitch pattern to
a 9mm or MAXI work area. The resulting stitch pattern may not
sew properly unless it is sewn using the Creative Fantasy unit.
Coordinates displays the position of the highlighted stitch
8 or section on an invisible grid. This grid and coordinates
relate to the Creative Designer graph paper. The X coordinates
represent the length or ‘L’ numbers and the Y coordinates
represent the width or ‘B’ numbers. Six numbers in either direc
tion (length or width) equal one millimeter of actual sewing.
(Example: A line drawn from coordinates X: 0, Y: 0 to coordi
nates X: 36, Y: 0 would make a stitch 6mm long.) When a
section of the stitch pattern is highlighted, the coordinates refer
to the last stitch selected for the section. Highlighting a section
in ascending order shows the coordinates of the highest stitch
number. Highlighting a section in descending order shows the
coordinates of the lowest stitch number.
Automatic Stitch shows you if the Automatic Stitch func
9 tion is On or Off. The program automatically plots interme
diate stitches when necessary for the sewing machine to be able
to sew the stitch pattern you design. The sewing machine has
stitch length and width limitations. When you make stitch
points that exceed these limitations, the program inserts inter
mediate stitches. In the Automatic Stitch On mode, the box will
show an X and the program inserts the necessary stitches.
These stitches are shown as blue circles and cannot be selected,
nor can commands be executed on these stitches. They do not
actually exist until the stitch pattern is sent to the sewing
machine. The total number of Automatic Stitches is displayed
directly following the command. Add the number of Automatic
Stitches to the Stitch No to determine the total amount of stitch
es the program will send to the sewing machine.
In the Automatic Stitch Off mode, the program keeps these
stitches hidden. It will, however, add the stitches when you
send the stitch pattern to the sewing machine.
The program defaults to Automatic Stitch Off when you
start the program. Click the box to place an X there to turn the
function On and display the number of Automatic Stitches.
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When designing in either size Frame work area, the Auturnatit:
Stitch function is not available and the field is not displayed.
Frame stitch patterns do not use the feed dogs to move the fabri(:.
therefore these stitches are not necessary.

The center section of the screen contains the work area.

The work area is where your stitch pattern is displayed.
There are four types of work areas: 9mm, MAXI, Small Frame and
Large Frame. When the program opens, it defaults to a 9mm work
area. There will be times when you may not be able to see all four
parameters of the work area. Depending on the size of the work
area and place where you are working, you may not see any para
meters. To take full advantage of the work area size, your stitch
pattern must touch both the top and bottom parameters.
There are seven work area sizes for MAXI and Large Frame
modes and eight work area sizes for 9mm and Small Frame
modes pius the actual sewing size work area. As you click on
the ZOOM IN button on the Toolbar, the size doubles. As you
click on the ZOOM OUT button on the Toolbar, the size is
reduced by half. To display the actual sewing size, select from
the FORMAT menu the command 1:1.

PCDESIGNERThJ Software must be configured for your

computer system. Configuring ensures that the software knows
which serial port and which model Pfaff creative® sewing
machine is being used. It also allows you to enter the size of
your screen in order that the stitch pattern will be displayed in
actual size. You can also choose a transfer rate or speed.
Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select
1 CONFIGURATION by clicking on it. The Configuration
dialog box opens. (See ILL. #5.)
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Configuration Sewing Machine

- Connection — - Cieative Screen Size

O COM1 7570 Horiz: 1250.0 1mm

COM2 07550 Vert: 1190.0 1mm
OC0M3 01475
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In the Connection field, click on the button next to the port

2 to which your sewing machine is connected. If the selection
in the box does not match the actual port connected to the
sewing machine an error message will appear when communi
cating with the sewing machine. In this case you will need to
change the port selection. If your computer has more than two
COM ports do not use two even- or two odd-numbered ports at
the same time. All even- or all odd-numbered ports use the
same interrupt. This may cause a problem if your mouse is on a
port with the same interrupt as the sewing machine. In this case
you will need to change the port where the sewing machine is
connected and the configuration.
In the Creative field, click on the button next to the model of
3 the Pfaff creative® sewing machine you will he using.
In the Screen Size field, drag the I-beam across the
4 Horizontal field until it turns blue. In the box type, in
millimeters, the horizontal measurement of your screen.
Drag the I-beam across the Vertical field and enter the vertical
measurement of your screen.
In the Transfer-Rate field, click the button next to either the
5 High or Low rate. Select the high rate only if you are using a
Pfaff creative® 7570 or 7550.
When you are satisfied with your choices, click the OK
6 button. The box closes and your configuration is saved.
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There may be times when the memory of the sewing
machine does not match the memory information the program
has. This can happen if you have added, deleted or changed a
memory manually while still connected to the computer.
In this case you should synchronize the machine.
Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select
7 SYNC. MACHINE by clicking on it. The program is alerted
that the memory contents of the sewing machine have changed
and it should update its files the next time it accesses the
sewing machine.

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In this exercise you will be adding stitches to a built-in
9mm stitch from the sewing machine to make it wider than
9mm. You will retrieve a branch stitch from the sewing
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make a dove. To help design the dove, you will use a template. I
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Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select OPEN

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asking for the stitch program number. Use the keyboard to type
181 [981, then press Enter on the keyboard.
INFO: You cannot use the mouse to OK a stitch program entry.
Reduce the size of the work area by selecting from FORMAT
menu ZOOM OUT or clicking its button on the Toolbar.
Whenever you load a stitch program, P-Memory, Creative
2 Card stitch or a stitch file, the entire stitch pattern is
highlighted. This highlighting is displayed as a dotted line.
To cancel the highlighting, click the right mouse button inside
the work area. The last stitch is highlighted. A red box
surrounds the last stitch. Check the Actual No field in the
Status Bar. it should read 82.
INFO: Most commands will only function on a highlighted
single stitch or section. To highlight a single stitch, click the
mouse on it. To highlight a section, click the mouse on the first
stitch of the section, then press and hold the Shift key while
clicking on the last stitch of the section. You can also highlight a
section by clicking and holding on the first stitch of the section
while dragging the mouse towards the last stitch of the section.
Open the FORMAT menu by clicking on it, Select MAXI by
3 clicking on it or click the MAXI button on the Status Bar.
You have just changed a 9mm work area into a MAXI work area
to have room to put the dove. Notice how small the branch
looks in the work area. This is because the work area is 60mm
wide and the branch is 9mm wide.
Open the DESiGN menu by clicking on it. Select LOAD
4 BMP-FILE by clicking on it. An Open File dialog box opens.
Highlight the file, “DOVE”, and click the OK button or double
click on the file. The box closes and the dove BMP is displayed
in the work area.
INFO: A BMP is a type of bitmapped image file format.
Bitmapped images are composed of individual dots or pixels.
Bitmapped formats include files with the extensions: PCX, BMP
and TIF. PCDESIGNERThl Software only uses black and white,
uncompressed files with the BMP extension. Most graphics and
scanner software allow you to save in the BMP format.
Open the TOOLS menu by clicking on it. Select SET STITCH
5 by clicking on it or clicking the SET STITCH button on the
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Toolbar. The SET STITCH command always attaches the arrow
pointer to the highlighted stitch. This command is used when
you design an original stitch pattern or add stitches to an exist
ing stitch pattern.
You should now have a line between the arrow pointer and
the last stitch of the branch. Move the mouse around the mouse
pad and the line stretches along. To create a stitch, move the
mouse to where you want the next stitch and click the left mouse
button. Think of the arrow pointer as the sewing machine needle,
the line as elastic thread and each mouse click as the needle
taking a stitch. Start at the beak and trace around the dove BMP,
moving and clicking the mouse until you reach the beginning.
When you finish, press the right mouse button or Esc to quit the
command. The last stitch should be highlighted. Check the Status
Bar. The Actual No and the Stitch No should match.
Now you will add the second half of the branch. Open the
6 MACHINE menu and select INSERT STITCH PROGRAM
by clicking on it. In the dialog box, type 181 [981 and press
Enter. Notice that only the second branch is highlighted.
Do not cancel the highlighting.
INFO: You used two different commands to place the branches
in the work area: OPEN STITCH PROGRAM (F6) and INSERT
STITCH PROGRAM. Only use OPEN STITCH PROGRAM when
you start a new design and the work area is empty. If you select
this command when there are stitches in the work area, a dialog
box will open asking if you want to save the pattern. Answering
Yes will open the Save File dialog box, answering No will clear
the work area without saving and Cancel will abort the command.
If you want to start a new design with a P-Memory, use the
LOAD P-MEMORY (F7) command from the MACHINE menu.
If you want to start a new stitch design with a saved stitch
pattern use OPEN (Ctrl+O) from the FILE menu. Use INSERT
STITCH PROGRAM when you want to incorporate a stitch
program into an existing stitch pattern. The INSERT P-MEMORY
command in the MACI-TINE menu inserts a P-Memory into an
existing stitch pattern. The INSERT FILE command in the FILE
menu inserts a saved stitch pattern file into an existing stitch
pattern. All INSERT commands are used when you want to insert
them into an existing stitch pattern in the work area. OPEN and
LOAD commands must be used in an empty work area.

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Open the TOOLS menu by clicking on it. Select LENGTH

7 MIRROR (F4) or click the LENGTH MIRROR button on the
Toolbar. The second branch was flipped so that both halves
created a better flowing branch. Cancel the highlighting by
clicking the right mouse button inside the work area.
By adding the dove to the branches you have learned to use
most of the essential commands needed to design your own
stitch pattern. You have learned how to retrieve a stitch and
add to it, turn on the MAXI mode to make a stitch larger than
9mm, insert and flip a stitch pattern and use a template to aid
in placing stitches. Now you can send the stitch pattern to the
sewing machine to sew.

EXERCISE #3: Sending Stitóh Patterns To

Sewing Machine MemoryAnd Retrieving Them
In this exercise you will learn the commands necessary to
send the stitch pattern to the sewing machine’s P-Memory,
overwrite an occupied P-Memory and erase a P-Memory.
Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select SEND
1 P-MEMORY (F3) by clicking on it or click the SEND
P-MEMORY button on the Toolbar. The P-Memory Directory
from the sewing machine appears with the first empty memory
highlighted. (See ILL. #7.)
There is a check box for switching off the grid. The default
is the grid turned on, indicated by a blank box. The Grid box
controls only the X coordinates of stitch points that are sent to
the sewing machine. It has no effect on the Y coordinates.
Sending a stitch pattern while the grid is on, a blank box,
results in all the odd numbered X coordinates being changed to
even numbered X coordinates. This change, in most cases, will
result in improved sewing. If you prefer your stitch points to
remain as you set them, then place an X in the Grid Off box.
Click the OK button and the stitch pattern is sent to the
highlighted empty memory. You can also move the arrow point
er to any memory and double click the left mouse button to
transfer the stitch pattern into that memory. During the transfer,
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a dialog box appears showing the transfer status and the

P-Memory to which it is being transferred.
INFO: Anytime the computer and the sewing machine are
0 7570 and
communicating. the display on the Pfaff creative
7550 will show a computer and a sewing machine with a line
connecting them 11475 CD display goes blanki. When commu
nication is finished, the sewing machine display returns to the
last setting before the comnmnication. not the transferred
setting. You always need to manually select M- and P-Memories
and settings at the sewing machine.

P-Memory Directory
P-Memory Size Status

.:ir NFNI:i.I u::BIIIHBiIiiriI Iiee memory: 40710

P1 0
P2
P3
P4
0
0
0
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needed memory: 951 I

P5 0
P6 0
P7 0 LI 6iid off
P8 0
P9 0
P10 0 OK
P11 0 —

P12 0 ± Cancel

INFO: The Pfaff creative 7570 allows the additional function

of sending 9mm and MAXI stitch patterns directly to a Creative
Card in the sewing machine for sewing and storage. To send a
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9Hun or MAXI stitch patteril to the Creative Card, use the SENI)
CARD STI’l’CFI command in the MACHINE MENU or click its
hutton on the Toolbar. For more detailed information, see the
Creative Fantasy Design section at the end of this tutorial.
At the sewing machine, use the Sm-p’ key and the numbered I
2 keys Vp’ or prog. keys] to select the P-Memory that contains
the new stitch pattern. Change to foot #8, engage the single
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If all the P-Memories are fuji, you can overwrite a P-Memory.

3 Overwriting means that the information currently residing in
that memory will be erased, then replaced with new information.
Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select SEND
P-MEMORY (F3) by clicking on it or click the SEND P-MEMORY
button on the Toolbar. When the P-Memory Directory opens,
move the arrow pointer to an occupied memory and click the
left mouse button. Now click the OK button or double click on
an occupied memory. A warning box opens asking if you want to
overwrite the P-Memory. Click the Yes button to overwrite, the
No button to cancel and choose another memory or the Cancel
button to abort the command.
If all the P-Memories are full, you can erase one at any time.
4 Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select DELETE
P-MEMORY by clicking on it. The P-Memory Directory from the
sewing machine appears with P-O highlighted. Move the arrow
pointer to the memory you want to erase and click on it. Then
click the Delete button or double click on the P-Memory you
want to erase. A warning box opens asking if you want to (lelete
the P-Memory. Click the Yes button to delete the memory or the
No button to return to the P-Memory Directory. The directory
stays open for you to delete multiple memories until you click
the Close button. Now you can repeat Step #1 and send a stitch
pattern to the empty P-Memory.
INFO: After manually erasing or changing a P- or M-Memory
at the sewing machine, always use the SYNC. MACHINE
command to update the computer files.
To retrieve a stitch pattern from the P—Memories, open the
5 MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select LOAD P-MEMORY
(F7) by clicking on it or click the LOAD P-MEMORY button on
the Toolbar. A box opens, asking if you want to save the stitch
pattern shown in the work area. There are three choices: Click
the Yes button to save, the No button to close the box and
continue without saving or Cancel to cancel the command,
For this exercise, click the No button. The P-Memory Directory
nI)eIs. Select a memory by clicking on it and then click the OK
button or double click on the P-Memory. The box closes and the
P-Memory is displayed in the work area.
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This exercise shows how to save a stitch pattern to veer

hard disk or to a floppy disk. You can organize your stitch
pattern files by creating directories with category names.

To create a new directory, you need to refer to the section on

creating a directory in your Windows I M manual.
Open the FILE menu by clicking on it. Select SAVE AS by j
1 clicking on it. The Save File dialog box opens. (See ILL. #8.)
At the top is a field called File Name and below it a highlighted
box with the name n181 .PCQ [n98.PCQI. This name means that
the stitch program currently in the work area is #181 [#98]
front the sewing machine. ‘Vhen von use the OPEN STITCH
PROGRAM (F6) or LOAD P-MEMORY (F7) commands, the
name that appears in the File Name field will match the stitch
program or P—Memory number you selected using that
command. The PCQ is called an extension and it contains
information the program needs to store, retrieve and display
stitch pattern files. All files with the PCQ extension are MAXI
stitch patteris, all files with the PCD extension are 9mm stitch
patterns and all files with the PCS extension are Frame stitch
patterns. There are other extensions for other types of stitches
and, as VOU use the program, you will recogmze them and the
type of files they represent.

Save tile
File Name: Directoties: OK I
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c:\pcd win
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peace pcq
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To name or rename a stitch, type the name in the File Name

2 field. Type the name: DOVE. You can use up to eight charac
ters in the name. They can be a combination of letters and num
bers. Do not use any punctuation or spaces in the name. If you
make a mistake, use the Backspace key to delete, then retype.
The next field shows the drive and directory where the
3 stitch pattern will be saved, if your program was installed
on your hard drive, C:, in the PCD WIN directory, this field
reflects this information. The C:\ refers to your hard drive, the
PCD_WIN to the directory. If this is where you want to save the
stitch pattern, then click the OK button. The box closes and
your stitch pattern is saved in your PCDWIN directory.
To save the stitch pattern to a directory other than
4 PCD_WIN, open the FILE menu by clicking on it. Select
SAVE AS by clicking on it. The Save File dialog box opens.
The “DOVE” file is listed in the File Name field. If you want to
change the name of the stitch pattern, follow the directions in
Step #2, Click on the folder icon labeled C:\ in the Directories
field, then click the OK button. A folder icon represents a direc
tory. All the directories on your hard drive are displayed in the
field. Use the up and down scroll buttons in the scroll bar to
search for the directory. Select the directory by clicking on it.
Now click the OK button or double click on the directory.
Notice that the Directories field has changed to show the con
tents of the directory you selected. Click the OK button to save.
To save the stitch pattern to a floppy disk, put the floppy disk
5 into the appropriate floppy disk drive, either A: or B:. Open
the FILE menu by clicking on it. Select SAVE AS by clicking on
it. The Save File dialog box opens. if you want to change the
name of the stitch pattern, follow the directions in Step #2. Click
on the scroll button in the Drives field to open the field. Click on
the drive where you inserted sour floppy disk. Notice that the
Drives and Directories fields have changed to the ones you select
ed. Your stitch is not yet saved. Now click the OK button.
INFO: If you have several directories on your floppy disk, you
nee(l to choose the directory before you OK the save. It is a good
habit always to check the Drives and Directories fields before
saving any files.
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In this exercise you will retrieve the stitch pattern you savmi
in Exercise #4. The program saves your stitch patterns with either
of three different extensions. The extension for 9mm stitch
designs is PCD, the extension for MAX! stitches is PCQ and the
extension for Frame stitches is PCS. The key to finding a saved
stitch pattern quickly is knowing the type of stitch you have
saved. A MAXI, a 9mm and a Frame stitch can have the same
name, but the extension for each stitch will be different. You cmi
search through all the files for a stitch, search only the MAXI files
(PCOJ. only the 9mm files (PCD) or only the Frame files (PCS).
Open the FILE menu by clicking on it. Select OPEN (Ctrl+O)
1 by clicking on it or click the OPEN button on the Toolbar.
The Open File dialog box opens. It is similar to the Save File
dialog box. It has fields for File Name, Drives, Directories and
List Files of Type. (See ILL. #9.)
INFO: If you did not save the stitch pattern from the previous
exercises, a warning box opens, asking if you want to save the
pattern. Click the Yes button to save, No to continue without
saving or Cancel to abort the current command.

File Name: Directories: OK

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frame pc: pcd_wan
peace. pcq
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The File Name field is highlighted in blue and shows: .l(

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stitch patterns and the question mark means the program will
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show stitch files with all three extensions. In the File Name
field, all the stitch files currently residing in PCD WiN are list
ed. Unless you have saved stitches other than the one from the
previous exercise, there are four files listed: DOVE.PCQ,
FRAME.PCS, PEACE.PCQ and SCROLLPCD.
In the List Files of Type field, click on the scroll down
3 button. Click on 9mm Pattern (*.PCD). The File Name field
contains only one file, SCROLL.PCD. This file is used in
Exercises #8, 9 and 10.
In the List Files of Type field, click on the scroll down
4 button again. Now click on MAXI Pattern (*.PCQ). The File
Name field lists all the saved MAXI stitch pattern files.
In the List Files of Type field, click on the down scroll
5 button again. Now click on All Files
(**)• The File Name

field lists all the files in the PCD WIN directory, not only the
stitch pattern files.
Next, move the arrow pointer to the File Name field and
6 double click. The field turns blue. Type PEACE.PCQ and
click the OK button. The dialog box closes and the program
automatically retrieves the stitch pattern and displays it in the
work area. The file “PEACE” is the original stitch pattern used
for this exercise.
TIP: To quickly search for a specific stitch pattern, type the name
and extension in the File Name field. When you are searching for
a 9mm, MAXI or Frame stitch pattern and do not know the exact
name, use the List Files of Type field. Choose the type of stitch
pattern file and then double click on the name.
Now retrieve a stitch pattern from another directory. Open
7 the FILE menu by clicking on it. Select OPEN (CtrI+O) by
clicking on it or click the OPEN button on the Toolbar.
In the Directories field, click on the C:\ directory icon and
8 then click the OK button or double click on the C:\ directo
ry icon. You can now see all the directories and sub-directories
on the current drive (C: drive). Use the scroll down button to
scroll through the list. When you find the directory you want,
click on it to select it and click the OK button. You can also
double click on the directory name. The list of available stitch
pattern files will appear in the File Name field where you can
select one. If the File Name field is empty, it means that stitch
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select one. If the File Name field is empty, it means that stitch
patterns \VUFO not saved to that ci irectorv.
Now retrieve a stitch pattern from a floppy disk drive. Insert
9 a floppy disk into the proer (hive. You (10 not need to have
a floppy disk to follow along with this exercise. Open the FILE
menu by clicking on it. Select OPEN (Ctrl+O) b clicking on it
01’ click time OPEN huttoH oii the Toolbar. In Ihe Drives field.
click on the scroll down button. Now click on the letter of your
floppy disk drive. The contents of the disk in your floppy disk
drive are displayed iii the El le Name and l)i rectories fields. You
can then scroll through the directories and tiles on the floppy
disk, just as you (11(1 on your C: drive.
If you did not put a floppy disk into a drive, a dialog box
opens. telling von the computer cannot read the drive. Click the
Retry button after inserting a Iloppv disk into the drive or click
the Cancel button to ret urn to the work area.
fo close I he directory box, either choose a stitch pattern file
and click OK or click the Cancel button to return to the work area.

hi the previous five exercises von have learned to use most ii

the commands from the P—DESIGN menu to maHipulate a Ijuilt-in
stitch, to save and retrieve a stitch pattern and to change the w ok
area. The following exercises will teach you the functions of the
remaining commands in the P—DESIGN menu. The directions II
selecting a command are written in a Inure simplified manner.

the directions Inc selecting commands are built on the

previous exercises and will he stated only when they cli ffer
from the usual lashion. When selecting commands, you shoim hi
know how to use the mouse and keyboard to open the men mm
and how to highlight and to select the command called for iu
the exercise. When shortcut keys are available they will to
listed in bold type within (parenthesis) immediately 10111mw ii
the command called fur in the exercise. Toolbar buttons will
stated alter the initial command, where applicable.
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FEXERcJSE#6’ Using Selected DI MACHINEAnd TOOLS Commands

In this exercise you will work with the commands OPEN
STITCH PROGRAM, DELETE, INSERT STITCH PROGRAM,
MIRROR and MOVE. You will be inserting one built-in stitch
into another stitch, resulting in the stitch pattern shown in
ILL. #10.

ILL. #10

Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N).

Select from the MACI lINE menu, OPEN STITCH PROGRAM
2 (F6) or click the OPEN STITCI-I PROGRAM button on the
Toolbar. In the box, type 88 [132] and press Enter. If you are
using a Pfaff (:reative 7570 or 7550, the stitch program is (115-
played in a MAXI work area. If you are using a 1475 CD, the
stitch program will be displayed in a 9mm work area. Click the
MAXI button on the Status Bar to switch to a MAXI work area.
INFO: Some 9mm stitch programs on the 7570 and 7550 models
will only be displayed in a MAXI work area. The reason is that
the stitch program is longer than the screen on the sewing
machine. The maximum stitch length that can be displayed
on the screen for a 9mm P-Memory is 33mm. In order for the
program to display a longer stitch progran, it must use the
larger MAXI work area. When you have the 9mm work area
selected and open or load a stitch program that is larger than
the current work area, a dialog box opens telling you the
program will exceed the work area. It asks you if you want to
change the work area. Click the Yes button to edit the stitch
pattern in a MAXI work area.
Cancel the highlighting by clicking the right mouse button
3 inside the work area.
from the FORMAT menu, ZOOM IN (F8) or click the
4Select
ZOOM IN button on the Toolbar.
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NeXt vil I high iglit and delete the (:eliter section ot in

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still h pattern. Click on point A iii Iii. #11
to highlight it.

Check that the Status Bar shows Actnal No: 45. 1 bId down
tlw Shift key and move I he arrow pointer to point 13 in ILL. ft I
Actual No: I ()). and click. kyle se the Shift key. The center
sect i (HI is Inglil ighted

A B

the highlighted sectiomi liv selecting i)ELL1’E (Delete)

6 i)elete
from the ToOLS itmenti or tin king the Diii JiTli hutton on the
loolhir. lim esection that was highlighted is (lelete(l from the
work area. A straight line conum Is the two remain ng sectious of
the stitch pattern. The highlighted stitch is Actual No: 45.
TIP: I(Ju cami also use thu Clii (Ctrl+X) (olmimnaild in the EDIT
immenu. Fin I lute :omimmmmaiids, I )IiliiT[ (Delete) in the TOOLS
menu. Cli in the Li)il liu’nii amid the I)ELLF1i hutton on the
foolbar, all delete the h igimi ighted stit( ii or section. OuR
the
CII command copies the cut section to t lie Cli l)h)odrli. You (au
then USC 1 lie lAS’Ili (Ctrl+V) conunand from I lie hii)i’l’ menu to

ymste the ut section into another area of our stitch pattern.

1
\Viit,mi you u amit II) insert a st i tuhu P0 ugm am om, P—Nleiutury, the
7 stitch iii front of the pLo e where \ eu want to insert it must
he himgiiligliteui. I iighlight time left stitu:im hehure the gap that as
created hv the delet ion. Actual No: 44 by clicking the left
mouse Inul toll on it.

INFO: ‘Imi can iistt move the luigiihghit in using time arrow keys.
The right arrow (—i) km mo es the high light to the He\t higheu
imuummihered stitch in the sewing pat I The left arrow (i_) key ino ts j
the highlight to the uext lou er—iiuunhered stitch in the sewing path.
front the \IAC1 lINli menu. lNSiiR’i S’f’l’i’Cl I PROC
RA\i.
Sele the ho\, K pe 133 1471 awl press Enter.
in t,t ‘Fhie tulip stitch is
inserted after the highlighted stitch, Actual No: 44. l)o not cam el
he highlight ing.
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from the TOOLS menu, MIRROR (F5) or click the

gSelec’
MIRROR button on the Toolbar. Only the highlighted
section was mirrored,

0
N ow center the tulip inside the scroll. Select froiri the
1 TOOLS menu, MOVE or click the MOVE button on the
Toolbar. Move the arrow pointer to the center of the highlighted
section. Click and hold the left mouse button. A box appears
around the stitch section. The highlighted section is what will
be moved and the box is what follows the mouse movements.
Drag the box to the left to center it, then release the hutton.
Exit this command by pressing the right mouse button.
Notice that you also cancelled the highlighting.
Now send the stitch to the sewing machine. Select from
11 the MACHINE menu, SEND P-MEMORY (F3) or click the
SEND P-MEMORY button on the Toolbar. Select a P-Memory to
store the stitch pattern. Manually select the P-Memory at the
sewing machine, attach foot #2A, engage the single pattern key
and sew the stitch.

Combining letters with built-in or original stitch patterns

adds a personal touch to your embroidery designs. Any of the
9mm alphabets can he incorporated into your design. All letters
are typed directly from the keyboard. In this exercise you will
use Stitch Program #207, the MAXI satin zigzag and the block
alphabet to create the stitch pattern seen below.

ILL. #12

Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl÷N).

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Select from the MACHINE menu, OPEN STITCH PROGR\N1

2 (F6) or click the C)PEN STITCI I PROGRAM button on 11w
Tooll)al’. In the box. type 207 and press Enter.
CaIicel the highlighting by clicking the right mouse bulk ni
3 inside the work area.
SeIe(:t from the FORMAT menu. ZOOM IN fF8) or click the
4 ZOOM IN button on the Toolbar once.
Select from the MACI liNE menu, ALPI IABETS. A sub-menu
5 o peIls. From this s nb—in enu, select B LOCK I ETTERS by
(;hckillg on it. You have changed lom the (lefallht alphabet
style of SCRIPT LETTERS to the I3LOCK LET’FERS style.
TIP: When the program opens, the default alphabet style is
SCRI PT LETTERS. SCRIPT LETTERS includes the upper and
lower case script style. To access the letters, just type directly
from the keyboard. ‘1 lie letters are disp1a ed in the work area.
Use the Shift key to type upper case letters. To change styles,
select from the MACHINE menu ALPHABETS. Then choose
the style [ruTH the sub-menu bx’ clicking on it. The new style
remains iii effect uHtil von change it or exit the program.
INFO: The LARGE SCRIPT and MONOGRAM styles are only
available for the Pfaff creative 7570 in the two Frame sizes.
The SELECT tool should be acti e. If it is not active,
6 click its button on the Toolbar or select from the
TOOLS menu, SELECT.
TIP: When either the SET STITCH. MOVE or SELECT tool is
active, its button on the Toolbar is xvli ite and depressed and a
check is placed iii front of the command in the menu. The
SELECT tool is the defau It tool. After exiting a command or
coin pleting a function, the SELECT tool is active. After quilt ii U
the DELETE. SE’I’ STITCH and MOVE commands. the SELE(
tool is active.

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4
2
5
if
6

Highlight stitch point 1 in ILL. #13 by clicking on it, In

this
7 exercise, the placement of the letters is not critic
The letter U is inserted after the highlighted stitch.
al. Type
Do not
U.

cancel the highlighting.

Select from the TOOLS menu. MOVE or click the MOVE
8 button on the Toolbar. Move the arrow pointer to the
highlighted stitch on the left. Click and drag the lette
first
r to the
ing by
left, away from the satin stitching. Cancel the highlight
clicking the right mouse button.
el th
TIP: After typing a letter and making changes to it, canc
highlighting. If you do not cancel the highlighting, the next
letter you type will replace it.
P.
Highlight stitch point 2 in ILL. #13 by clicking on it. Type
9 Do not cancel the highlighting.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click the MOVE
0
1 button on the Toolbar. Move the arrow pointer to the
highlighted stitch on the left. Click and drag the lette
r to the
first

hing . Canc el the high light ing by

left, away from the satin stitc
clicking the right mouse button.
Highlight stitch point 3 by clicking on it. Type D.
1J Do not cancel the highlighting.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click the MOVE
12 button on the Toolbar. Move the arrow pointer to the first
Ii igh lighted stitch on the left. Click and drag the letter to the
ing by
right, away from the satin stitching. Cancel the highlight
(licking the right mouse button.
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Highlight stitch point 4 by clicking on it. Type 0.

13 Do flot cancel the highlighting.
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Select from the TOOLS menu. MO\’E or click the MO
14 button on the Toolbar. Move the arrow pointer to the
highlighted stitch on the left. Click and drag the letter up and
first
In
highlig hting
the right. away from the satin stitching. Cancel the
by clicking the right mouse button.
Highlight stitch point 5 by clicking on it. Type W.
15 Do not cancel the highlighting.
MOVE
Select from the TOOLS menu. MOVE or click the
16 button on the 1’oolhar. Move the arrow pointer
highlighted stitch on the left. Click and drag the letter
to the
to the
first

right, away from the satin stitchin g. Cancel the highlig hting by
clicking the right mouse button.
Highlight stitch point 6 by clicking on it. Type N.
17 Do not cancel the highlighting.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click the MOVE
18 button on the Toolbar. Move the arrow pointer to
highlighted stitch on the left. Click and drag the letter up
the first
and In
hting
the right, away from the satin stitching. Cancel the highlig
by clicking the right mouse button.
Now send the stitch to the sewing machine. Select from
19 the MACHINE menu, SEND P-MEMORY (F3) or click the
SEND P—MEMORY button on the Toolbar. Select a P—Me
mory In
the
store the stitch pattern. Manually select the P—Memory at
engage the single pattern key
sewing machine, attach foot #8.
and seT the stitch.
au;im
iNFO: When using alphabets in the P—DESIGN section. be
of the total length of your stitch pattern. The maximum length
of a 9mm stitch pattern for the Pfaff creative 7570 and
7550 is

33mm [166.5 mmuj. If you insert a stitch l)1It(1I or progra m

m will fit
that makes the length exceed this limit, the progra
stitche s
it in as best as it is able. This may cause some irregular
or overlapping at the end of your design. You can turn it
ititu

it would be better tn
o MAXI stitch program. but in this case
use the stitch patterns or programs in a sequence in the
M-DESIGN section.
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EXERCISE #8: 1sing The FiLL-IN STITCH Command With Fill-In
satin stitch
The next four exercises are devoted exclusively to
used in man y
fill-in, The FILL-IN STITCH command can be
s of the final
(liflerent ways to fill in an area. The different look
way you use this command.
satin stitching are the result of the
es. This first exer
The FILL-IN STITCH command has two mod
mod es to use.
cise uses Fill-In B since it is the easier of the two
ds will work
This exercise uses a 9mm stitch but the comman
the same for a MAXI and a Frame stitch pattern.
hes.
Fill-In B allows you to customize your satin stitc
the angl e of the
You can change not only the density but also
in the mid-
fill-in. You do not define lines or an area, just click
ot choose a
die of a closed area in your stitch pattern. You cann
Base Stitch or Center Line stitch.
of the
Fill-In B always retains the straight stitch outline
retur n to the
satin stitched area. It also assumes you need to
re continuing
beginning or the first stitch point in the area befo
usually need
on the sewing path. This type of sewing path will
Befo re you sew your
reverse balancing at the sewing machine.
a reve rse bal
design for the first time, try setting the machine at
balan ue, if
ance setting of +2. After test sewing, readjust thu
sewing
necessary. For more information on balancing the
You r Stitc h Patte rn For
machine, see Exercise #19: Balancing
Your Sewing Machine in this tutorial.
INFO: Frame stitch patterns do not iieed balan
cing since the
sewing machine feeding system is not used.
h pattern
You will be using Fill-In B and the “Scroll” stitc
custo m choi ces give
that came with the program to see how the
different looks to the final satin stitching.
have
INFO: The different Pfaff creative® sewing machines
able for stora ge of stitc h
different amounts of memory avail
are usin g, you may
patterns. Depending on which model you
sewing
create a satin stitch pattern that cannot be sent to the
largest
machine. The Pfaff creative® 7570 and 7550 have the
d in a
memories, with 8,000 stitch points allowed to be store
and up to 999 stitch
single P-Memory for a MAXI stitch pattern
in a sing le
){iinfs allowed to be stored for a 9mm stitch pattern
1
Automatic
P-Memory. Remember, the program does not count
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Stitches. You must turn the function to the On position and
total. If. when von try
the Automatic Stitch count to the Stitch No
to send a stitch pattern to the sewing machine, you get a
warning
message stating that the pattern has too many stitches for storage
Do not
in the P-Memory, you will have to delete the extra stitches.
e that states the
confuse this warning message with the messag
sewing machine does not have enough free memory. This mes
sage means that the total memory across all P-Memories is insuffi
cient and you should erase a P-Memory that you no longer
need.
TIP: Turn on the Automatic Stitch function by clicking the
is
button on the Status Bar. The amount of Automatic Stitches
ed
displayed after the function name. This amount is not reflect
in the Stitch No total. The Automatic Stitch total and the Stitch
No total must be added together for the actual amount of stitch
points that will be sent to the sewing machine. For more infor
mation, see Exercise #12: (Inclerstanding The A UTOMA TIC
STITCH Command in this tutorial.
From the FILE menu, select OPEN (CtrI+O) or click the
1 OPEN button on the Toolbar. In the Open File dialog box,
highlight the file name(I “Scroll” and click the OK button or
double click on the file name. Click the ZOOM OUT button to
reduce the work area.
From the TOOLS menu, select FILL-IN STITCH or click the
2 F1LL-IN STITCH button on the Toolbar. The Fill-In dialog box
opens. It contains the two modes
of satin stitching and their
options. Fill-In A is the default mode. The button is black. Select
Fill-In B by moving the arrow pointe to the button in front of
r
Fill-In B and clicking. Stitch Density, Stitch Angle and Structui-o
Stitch are available options. Stitch Density can be increased or
decreased from the default density of 0.33. The Stitch Angle can
be changed from the default of 90° to any angle from 1° to 36(1.
Some of the angles will not look well in the final stitching, so von
will need to experiment to find the angle that works best in your
design. Fill-In B adds intermediate stitch points to the zigs and
zags of the satin stitches. Structure Stitch controls the placement
of these stitch points. When the function is active, the stitch
points are added echoing the outline of the area; when inactive.
the stitch points are placed in a grid-like pattern within the area.
Both types of intermediate stitches are set at a maximum length
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of 4mm. A check in the box indicates the function is active.

Keep the function turned on. Cllck the OK button.
Move the arrow pointer to anywhere inside the scroll and
3 click. The hourglass appears telling you to wait while the
program calculates and completes the fill-in.
The area is filled in and the Fill-In Options dialog box
4 opens. You can choose any of the options by clicking its
button. Accept Stitches will finalize the fill-in. Change Options
opens the Fill-In dialog box, allowing you to change the density
or angle. Cancel closes the box and erases the fill-in.
Click the Change Options button. Tab once to change to
5 the Stitch Angle box or move the arrow pointer to the
Stitch Angle box and double click or drag the I-beam cursor to
highlight the box. Type 180 and click the OK button. The fill-in
is now running horizontal in the stitch pattern. The Fill-In
Options dialog box reopens.
Click the Change Options button. Tab once to change to the
6 Stitch Angle box or move the arrow pointer to the Stitch
Angle box and double click or drag the I-beam cursor to high
light the box. Type 45 and click the OK button. The fill-in is
now running at a 45° angle in the stitch pattern.
TIP: The best angle for sewing is 90 degrees. A 90° angle uses the
needle swing to sew a satin stitch while the feed dogs only move
forward or backward. It is easier for the sewing machine to satin
stitch using the needle swing. The result will be a smoother satin
stitch with a minimum of balancing required. A 180° angle
requires the feed dogs to move the fabric backward and forward to
sew the satin stitch. The foot, while moving backward, is also
climbing over the previous stitching. This climbing causes some
resistance in the reverse sewing. To correct the feeding, use the
plus (+) reverse balance key. A 45° angle uses both the needle
swing and feed dog movement to satin stitch. Since there is some
reverse feeding, you may need to plus (+) the reverse balance.
This angle is very attractive when used to fill in leaves and mono
grams. On the screen, a 45° angle shows the satin stitching going
from lower left to upper right; the opposite direction of this is a
315° angle, with the stitching going from lower right to upper left.
Click the Change Options button. Tab once to change to
7 the Stitch Angle box or move the arrow pointer to the Stitch
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Angle box and double click or drag the I-beam cursor to high
light the box. Type 90 and click the OK button. In the Fill-In
Options box, click the Accept Stitches button.
Send the stitch to the sewing machine. Select from the
8 MACHINE menu, SEND P-MEMORY (F3) or click the
SEND P-MEMORY button on the Toolbar. At the sewing machine,
select the P-Memory, attach foot #2A and sew several repeats.
Remember to adjust the reverse balance.

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The Stitch Density field in the Fill-In Options dialog box lets
you change the distance between stitches. You can change the
density of both Fill-In stitch modes by changing the numbers in
the Stitch Density field. Most sewing machine built-in satin
stitches have a default density of 0.35mm. The default density of
both Fill-In stitch modes is 0.33mm. The density can be increased
or decreased to accommodate the area or the sewing. An extreme
of thread and impede the
ly dense setting may cause a build-up
feeding of the fabric. The lowest or most dense setting is 0.2mm.
Select from the FILE menu, OPEN (Ctrl+O) or click the
1 OPEN button on the Toolbar. In the Open File dialog box,
highlight the file named “Scroll” and click the OK button or
double click on the file name. Click the ZOOM OUT button to
reduce the work area.
Select from the TOOLS menu, FILL-IN STITCH or click the
2 FILL-IN STITCH button on the Toolbar. The Fill-In dialog
box opens.
The Stitch Density field is active. Type 0.2 and click the OK
3 button. Move the arrow pointer inside the scroll and click.
The satin stitches are extremely close together. This may cause
a build-up of thread on most fabrics.
In the Fill-In Options dialog box, click the Change Options
4 button. In the Stitch Density field, type 0.8 and click the
OK button. The satin stitches are very far apart. There are
fewer stitches filling the area.
In the Fill-In Options dialog box, click the Change Options
5 button. In the Stitch Density field, type 0.35 and click the
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OK l)Uttofl. in the Fill-In Options dialog box, click the Accept

(lniiiges button. This is an average density.
TiP: A Stitch Density between 0.30 and 0.40 is the most
practical for stitch patterns that use the sewing machine feeding
system. When typing in the density, do not forget the decimal
point. Omitting it will give von a very sparse satin stitch.

EXERCISE #1O:FiIIdn A Aid Center Line Option

Fill-In A mode is an automatic command. It calculates the
angle and distance between stitches that is needed to fill in the
selected area. Fill-Tn A mode needs two lines to define an area
for filling in. These two lines do not necessarily have to define
a closed area. They can also be top and bottom or left and right
of a section you want to fill in. The most important rule is how
to define the lines.
Each line needs two points. The first point defines the
beginning and the second point defines the end of the line.
After you define the two points, the line between them is high
lighted. This is the same procedure as highlighting an area to
move or delete.
You also need to define the second line with two points.
After you define the second line, the entire area that relates to
these two lines is filled in. The fill-in uses the shorter of the
two lines to set the stitches at the density you have selected.
The longer line will accordingly be less dense. The distance
between stitches will not necessarily be equal and a smaller
area will have fewer stitches. You can choose to have a
Base Stitch or Center Line stitch. You will also learn about the
Center Line stitch option in this exercise.
Structure Stitch is not an option with Fill-In A. The program
sets intermediate stitch points at a maximum length of 10.8mm
in a grid-like manner.
Fill-Tn A mode is the default mode and should be the first
choice for your satin stitch designs. Even though the angle cannot
be changed, it gives the designer more “artistic control” over the
final look of the fill-in area. The fill-in areas can be controlled by
the way the area is defined. This means that areas do not have to
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he totally enclosed or outlined with stitches in order to fill them
in. This mode does not retain the straight stitch outline of the ama
and will usually satin stitch in a forward direction, Fill-In A
mode will need less reverse balancing than the Fill-In B mode.
Select from the FILE menu, OPEN (Ctrl+O) or click the
1 OPEN button on the Toolbar. In the Open File dialog box,
highlight the file named “Scroll” and click the OK button or
double click on the file name. Click the ZOOM OUT button to
reduce the work area.
From the TOOLS menu, select FILL-iN STITCH or click
2 the FILL-IN STITCH button on the Toolbar. The Fill-In
dialog box opens.

Select Fill-In A by clicking its button. Click the OK button.

To highlight the first line, click on point A in ILL. #14. This
[
4 is stitch Actual No: 2 on the Status Bar. Hold down the Shift
key and click on point B. This is stitch Actual No: 22 on the
Status Bar. The line changes to a dotted line. Press Enter.
To highlight the second line, click on point C, Actual No: 39
5 on the Status Bar. Hold down the Shift key and click on
point D, Actual No: 23 on the Status Bar. The line changes to a
dotted line. Press Enter. The fill-in is complete and the Fill-In
Options dialog box opens.
INFO: If you do not press Enter after each line is defined, the
fill-in cannot be completed.
‘3

A
D
C
L
ILL. i4

Click the Change Options button. In the Fill-In dialog box,

6 check the Center Line box by clicking on it. You can also
Tab three times to highlight Center Line and then press the
Space Bar to toggle the X. Now click the OK button. In the
Fill-ln Options dialog box, click the Accept Stitches button.
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Notice the difference. The Center Line is the line of stitches or

needle drop running down the center of the satin stitching.
Selecting Center Line ensures that the added stitch is exactly
iii the middle of each zig and zag.
TIP: Use the Center Line option when you are filling in leaves,
petals and stems. The center stitch will look like a vein, nicely
dividing the leaf in half. Try it when designing a monogram.
it emphasizes the curves in the satin stitch areas.

EEATsE#ii Fill-In A Anö Base Stitch Option

Base Stitch is a row of stitches that either follows the outline
of the satin stitch area or hides underneath the satin stitching.
When Base Stitch is selected, the stitching is hidden underneath.
When Base Stitch is turned off, it follows the shape of the satin
stitch section. In this exercise you will see the difference in the
stitching when the Base Stitch is turned off and on.
Select from the MACHINE menu, OPEN STITCFI PROGRAM
1 (F6) or click the OPEN STITCH PROGRAM button on the
Toolbar. In the box, type 121 (IlIb). Even though there is a
filled-in version of this stitch already on the sewing machine, it
is a good example of using the Base Stitch and how to fill in
leaves. Click the ZOOM OUT button on the Toolbar.
A

/B

D
ILL. #15

Select from the TOOLS menu, FILL-IN STITCH or click the

2 FILL-IN STITCH button on the Toolbar. Select Fill-In A if it
is not already selected. Dc-select the Center Line option if it is
still selected. Then click the OK button.
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Define the first line by clicking on the tip of the left leaf,
3 point A in ILL. #15, Actual No: 14. Hold down the Shift
key and click on point B, stitch Actual No: 21 on the Status
tim,
Press Enter. Define the second line by clickin g on point A again.
6 on
Hold down the Shift key and click on point C, Actual No:
the Status Bar. Press Enter. The area is filled in. In the Fill-hi
Options dialog box, click the Accept Stitches button.
Select from the TOOLS menu, FILL-IN STITCH or click the
4 FILL-IN STITCH button on the Toolbar. Turn on the Base
Stitch by clicking in the box. You can also Tab once to highlig
ht
Base Stitch and press the Space Bar to toggle the X. Now click
the OK button.
Define the first line by clicking on the tip of the right leaf,
5 point Din ILL. #15, Actual No: 61. Hold down the Shift key
and click on point F, stitch Actual No: 68 on the Status Bar.
Press Enter. Define the second line by clicking on point D
again Hold down thc Shift key and cll( k on point L
Actual No: 53 on the Status Bar. Press Enter. The area is
filled in. In the Fill-In Options dialog box, click the Accept
Stitches button. Notice the difference in the two leaves. The left
leaf has a stitch running along one side. The right leaf has a row
of stitching running down the center.
INFO: If you have changed the default density from 0.33,
your Actual Nos in the preceding step may not exactly match
the numbers in the instructions, if this is the case, use iLL. #15
as a guide to defining the lines and do not match the Actual No
stitches or start the exercise over and change the density in the
dialog box to 0.33.
Move the arrow pointer to the beginning of the stitch pattern
6 and click on the first stitch, Actual No: 1 on the Status Bar.
Press the right arrow ( ) key and follow the sewing path. The
left leaf satin stitches from the stem to the tip of the leaf, then
straight stitches back to the stem. The right leaf straight stitches
from the stem to the ti’p of the leaf, then satin stitches back to
the stem.
TIP: When filling in a stitch pattern that sews only forward,
with no reverse stitching, the Base Stitch should be turned off.
In certain types of stitch patterns, such as leaves and petals, the
stitching needs to return to the beginning in order to continue
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pattern. The leaf

sewing the remainder or repeat of the stitch
a stitch pattern with
pattern in this exercise is an example of
reverse stitching. It sews the stem forward,
sews in reverse to
again. This type of
stitch the leaf and then continues forward
Stitch turned on.
stitch pattern will sew better with the Base

EXERCISE #12: Undersianding

The AUTOMATIC STITCH Commani]
CH command.
This exercise explains the AUTOMATIC STIT
ram automatically
Automatic Stitch refers to the stitches the prog
sewing machine to
inserts between your stitches in order for the
be able to sew it. This is necessary because
the Pfaff creative
max imum swing of the
has a mechanical feeding system. The
the feed (logs is
needle is 9mm, thu maximum movement of
ement is 1mm.
6mm and in MAXI mode, the maximum mov
exceed the
In MAXI mode, when you make stitches that
prog ram will always
mechanics of the sewing machine, the
t A to your
insert the stitches needed to get from your poin
c insert. Using
point B. There is no way around this automati
hidden from the
Automatic Stitch, you can have these stitches
work area until you want them to appe ar. The Automatic
rn when you
Stitches are always inserted into the stitch patte
send it to the sewing machine.
SET STITCI I
Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N). The
1 tool or command is active. Check the Status Bar
MAXI is selected. If it is not selected, click the MAX
to see that
I button.
four stitch
Draw a large triangle in the work area. Use only
n.
points. Exit by pressing the right mouse butto
TIC STITCH.
Select from the FORMAT menu, AUTOMA
2 Open the FORMAT menu again . The
command now has a check in front of it to indic
AUT OMA
ate
TIC STITCH
that it is
shows an X
I urned on or active. Look at the Status Bar. It now
iii the Automatic Stitch box indicating
the function is turned
the four you
on. Look at the stitches. There are many more than
circl es. The
jmlaced. Your original four stitches are the black
blue circles represent the Automatic Stitches.
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Look at the Status Bar. It shows Stitch No: 4, mean
4. Look at the num ber
total of stitch points in the pattern is matic
total of Auto
following Automatic Stitch. It shows only the
total amo unt of
Stitches. Add the two numbers together for the
number cann ot
stitches in your stitch pattern. This combined
trans fer the stitch pattern
be larger than 8,000 [999] in order to
to the sewing machine.
MOVE
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click the
3 button on the Toolbar. Try to move a blue stitc
move an Automatic Stitch. Now move a black stitc
h. You canm)t
h to a new
ed with the black
location. The Automatic Stitches are mov
h coun t
stitch. Look at the Status Bar. The Automatic Stitc
These changes
changes as you move your original stitch point.
are not reflected in the Stitch No field.
it is easier
When you want to fine-tune your stitch pattern,
the large r
to work with your original stitches rather than
amount inserted by the program.
it
To see how the program inserts the stitches when
4 communicates with the sewing mach
the sewing machine. First cancel the Automati
ine, send
c
the
Stitc hes
stitch to
by
STIT CH or click
selecting from the TOOLS menu, AUTOMATIC
Select from
in the AUTOMATIC STITCH box on the Status Bar.
RY (F3). In the directory
the MACHINE menu, SEND P-MEMO
ve that P-Memory
box, choose a P-Memory for storage. Now retrie
EMORY (F7).
by selecting from the MACHINE menu, LOAD P-M
pattern.
A dialog box opens, asking if you want to save the
P-M emo ry Dire ctory
Answer No by clicking the button. The
is disp layed on the
opens. Select the P-Memory it is stored in. It
lighting. All the
screen with the extra stitches. Cancel the high
er be
stitches are black. These extra stitches can no long
STIT CH com man d.
removed by using the AUTOMATIC
your stitch
TIP: When you want to get a general idea of how
com man d from the
pattern will look when sewn, select the 1:1
CH function on.
FORMAT menu and turn the AUTOMATIC STIT
designing a large
Turning on the function can he helpful when
man d. It quickly
stitch pattern or using the Fill-In Stitch com
ry storage.
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EXERCISE #13 Resizing Stitch Patterns

to resize a
The NEW PATTERN SIZE command allows you
length and
stitch pattern. You can enlarge or reduce both the
y, of any stitch
width, proportionately or not proportio natel
that can
pattern or highlighted section of a stitch pattern
you
The program
bring into the P-DESIGN section of the program.
will insert the Automatic Stitches where need
ed but will not
keep the original density in satin stitch areas .
Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N). On the
1 Status Bar, click the MAXI button.
always need
TIP: When scaling a 9mm stitch pattern larger, you
area. Click the
to turn on the MAXI to have space in the work
MAX I mode.
MAXI button on the Status Bar to switch to
clicking
Select from the MACHINE menu, ALPHABETS by
2 on it. Select OUTLINE LETTERS style
. Type the letter T.
Cancel the highlighting by clicking the right mou
se button or
pressing Esc.
right
Type A and cancel the highlighting by clicking the
3 mouse button or pressing Esc.

Type L and cancel the highlighting.

Type L and cancel the highlighting.

high
The last stitch, at the right of the letter L, should be
6 lighted. Highlight the whole word by holding dow
Shift key and clicking the mouse on the first stitc h at
n the
the left,
Actual No: 1,
the work
TIP: A quick way to highlight all the stitch points in
(Ctrl+M). This
area is to select from the EDIT menu, SELECT ALL
work area.
command highlights the entire stitch pattern in the
or
Select from the TOOLS menu, NEW PATTERN SIZE
7 click on the NEW PATTERN SIZE button on
The Change Size dialog box opens. It contains a Leng
the Tool bar.
th field
dimensions
and a Width field. These fields contain the current
on. Ther e is also a check
of the stitch pattern or highlighted secti
both length
box for selecting Proportional. Check this box and
nately.
and width will be increased or decreased proportio
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An unchecked box will increase or decrease
only the field wit en
you typed a change.
In this exercise, the Length and Width
fields reflect the
lighted. The Length
whole word, since the whole word is high
ge. You will only
field is active and ready to accept a chan
Dou ble click on the Width
change the width in this exercise.
box unchecked.
field and type 40. Leave the Proportional
the work area is
Click the OK button. The box closes and
dimensions.
redrawn with the stitch pattern in the new
ine. Select the
Send the stitch pattern to the sewing mach
8 memory. engage single pattern key, attac h foot #8 and sew.
next part of this
You can also scale down any stitch. The
of a stitch pattern.
exercise illustrates downsizing a section

Select from the FiLE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N)

N STITCH PROGRAM
Select from the MACHINE menu, OPE
0
1 (F6) or click the OPEN ST1TCI-l PROGRA
Toolbar. In the box, type 205 and press Ente
M button on the
r. Cancel the high
n or press Esc.
lighting by clicking the right mouse butto
STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
11 PROGRAM. In the box, type 205 and
Do not cancel the highlighting.
press Enter.

N SIZE or
Select from the TOOLS menu, NEW PATTER
12 click the NEW PATTERN SIZE button on the
In the Length field, type 20. Click in the
Prop ortio
Toolbar.
nal box and
light ing.
click the OK button. Do not cancel the high
rn inside tin
Now you will move the smaller stitch patte
13 larger pattern. Select from the TOOLS nien
click the MOVE button on the Toolbar. Mov
u, MOVE or
e the arrow pointer In
bottom and left iii
the center of the small pattern. Drag it to the
r pattern.
the work area, centering it inside the large
ine. Manually
Send the stitch pattern to the sewing mach
14 select the memory, engage single pattern key,
foot #8 and sew.
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EXERCISE #14: Printing Stitch Patterns

There may be times you want to print a paper copy
of your
be easil y done usin g the
stitch patterns for a notebook. This can
Print command.
the PRINT
Select from the FILE menu, PRINT (Ctrl+P) or click
1 button on the Toolbar. The Print dialog box open
information is transferred to the print er. If you do
s and the
not want to print
abor t the com mand.
the stitch design, click the Cancel button to
, select
When you want to change the page or printer setup
2 from the FILE menu, PAGE SET-UP. The Print Setu
box opens. Click the Options button to access addi
p dialog
tional settings
ns for the appropriate
for your printer. Check the boxes and butto
T mand to
settings; then click the OK button. Select the PRiN
com
start the printing process.
able for
INFO: If you are using a color printer, the colors avail
er drive r. Alw ays reduce
printing will be determined by the print
sizes or the 1:1 size
the work area size to one of the two smallest
a portion of
before printing. If you do not reduce the size, only
the stitch pattern will print.
When printing Frame stitch patterns, always use the
1:1
3 command to reduce the size. This com man d
stitch pattern in its actual size and placement in the
will print
work
the
area
rn represents
and frame. The square just outside of the stitch patte
the frame.
the work area and the outermost square represents

EXERCISE #15: Templates

This exercise explains templates. You will draw a
templale
using the
using WindowsTM Paintbrush and load the template
commands in the DESIGN menu.
A template is a guide to use when you set your
stitches.
lay in drawing.
11 is like using a stencil or a tracing paper over
PC_IJESIGNERTM Software will recognize a graphic file save
d
of bitm appe d imag e form at.
as a BMP file. A BMP file is a type
l dots or pixe ls.
bitmapped images are composed of individua
flten are many graphics programs that allow von
to save a draw
came
ing as a E3MP file. The program, Paintbrush, that
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with WindowsIM, is one of the simplest and easie
ing and savin g your
This exercise will get you started draw
abou t how to
own templates. For more in-depth information
dowsml manual.
use Paintbrush, refer to your Win
u,
Exit TPC-DESIGNER by selecting from the FiLE men
’
1 EXIT (Alt+F4). This step resto res
Now double click on the Paintbrush icon
the Prog
to
ram
start
Man
the
ager
prog
.
ram.
ESiGNERlM program. You
TIP: It is not necessary to exit the PCD
the Program
can use the application Control menu to switch to
in the application
Manager and open Paintbrush. To do this, click
the title bar. The
Control menu box. This is the box at the left on
Control mcmi opens. Select Switch To by click ing on it. The Task
and click the
List dialog box opens. Highlight Program Manager
WindowsTM Program
Switch To button. You are back at the
it. To
Manager. Double click on the Paintbrush icon to open
icati on Con trol
switch back to PCDESIGNERTM, click the appl
SlGNE RTM and click
menu box to open it, then highlight PCDE
can open and swit ch quic kly between
the Switch To button. You
open programs and the Program Man ager this way.
e drawing.
The first thing to do is change to a black and whit
2 Open the Options menu by clicking on it. Sele
Attributes by clicking on it. The image Attributes
ct Imag
dialog
e
box
the butto n for Blac k and White,
opens. In the colors fIeld, click
then click the OK button.
ld
Look at the Palette at the bottom of the screen. It shou
3 contain only black, white and shades of gray. The
black color should be selected. If it is not, click on the
solid
black
box in the Palette.
Click on the Paintbrush tool in the right column of
the
4 Toolbar. Move the mouse until you see a dot in
area. Hold down the left mouse button and move the
the drawing
mouse.
butto n when you have finished.
Draw some squiggles. Release the
tbrush
Click the Circle tool in the left column of the Pain
5 Toolbar. Move the mouse into the drawing
see a cross. Hold down the left mouse button and
area. You
drag an at
will

circle is
angle to the lower right. Release the button when the
the size you want.
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of the
Click the hollow Square tool in the left column
6 Paintbrush Toolbar and repeat the movements
It) draw a square.
in Step #5

u,
the drawing by selecting from the FILE men
File Name
7Save SAVE AS. The Save File dialog box opens. In
the
eight characters
bold, type a name for your template. Use up to
or numbers but no punctuation marks.
n scroll button.
In the Save File as Type field, click the dow
8 Click on Monochrome bitmapped
(*.B Mp) .
now it
Check the Directories field. If you save the file
9 will be saved in the WiiidowsTM directory. Whe
,
are in PC_DESIGNERfM you need to searc h for the
n you
file in
the file to
the Windows directory. If you want to save
PCDESIGNERTM, double click on the C:\ directory. Now
N directory
scroll down the list until you see the PCD_WI
and double click on it. Now click the OK butto n.
menu, EXIT
Exit Paintbrush by selecting from the FILE
0
1 (Alt+F4). In the Program Manager, double
PCDESIGNERTl icon. If you used the Switch To comman
click the
d,
u box and swit ch to
click the application Control men
PC-DESIG
T M NER Software.
k the
Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N). Clic
11 MAXI button on the Status Bar if MAXI is not selec
E. The
ted.

Select from the DESIGN menu, LOAD BMP-FIL

12 Open File dialog box opens. Clic
template and then click the OK button. The
k on the
temp
nam
late
e of your
is drawn in
prob ably (Toes
the work area. Notice the size of ‘our template. It
fill the draw
not fill the work area. This is because you did not
temp late fit the size of the work
ing area in Paintbrush. To have a
area from top to bottom.
area, you need to use the entire drawing
ing areas .
See the following tip on resizing Paintbrush draw
fills the work area
TIP: An easy way to make sure your template
this, select
is to resize the drawing area in Paintbrush. To do
the OPTIONS menu, IMAGE ATT RIB UTE S. This is the
1mm
ted the Blac k and White
s1I11e dialog box where you selec
ht and
opiinn. Click the “cm” button, then change the Heig
button.
Width fields to a smaller number. Then click the OK
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black and while
A BMP file can also be produced by using a
inforinaliuji
scanner. The following is not an exercise, but basic
and saving ynur
and guidelines on scanning, settings, cropping
are and operation.
scan. Scanner brands vary in features, softw
Even models within the same brand can vary considerably.
ual for detailed
You should review your scanner’s owner’s man
d and model.
operating instructions for your particular bran
NERIM Software are that the
The recluirements for PCDESlG
e and save Ihe
scanner and software can scan in black and whit
file.
scan as a black and white, uncompressed BMP
software
Choosing a Scanner: A scanner is hardware and
1 that together transfer a picture or text from pape
computer. The scanner can be a hand -held or flat-b
r to the
ed type.
less expe nsiv e.
Hand-held scanners are usually smaller and
whil e drag ging
Hand-held scanners need to have a steady hand
across the paper. Flat-bed scanners do the
dragging internally.
r tell it to
You place the paper on the glass, close the cove and
des the scan ner. soil-
scan. The hand-held scanner package inclu
your com puter. If
ware and a board that must be installed inside
the board, there
you do not have space inside your computer for
of scanners use
are parallel port scanners available. These types
Visi t your local
a parallel port, which is your printer port.
rent types
computer hardware store and research all the diffe
of scanners. Ask questions.
After deciding on the type of scanner you want
, but before
scan ner requ irements
purchasing it, you will need to match the
box there is
to your computer system. Check the scanner
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It wou ld
always a list of minimum recommended requirements.
RAM if your
be useless to buy a scanner that needs 8 MB of
ner wou ld not work on
system oniy has 4 MB of RAM. The scan
your system.
ner.
Settings: Settings will differ with each model scan
2 Set the scanner for black and white. Do not choose
tone or gray scale options. PC-DESIG NER Soft ware
the half
sees gray
text optio n and not
scale as color and cannot read it. Choose the
and whit e,
the photo option. The text option is usually black
whereas the photo option is alwa ys gray scale .
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(DPI). The more dots,

Resolution refers to the dots per inch
PCDESlGNERTM does not need
the more detail in your scan.
fine details. The details will be lost and mud
died when the
a low resolu
scan is reduced to fit into the work area. Choose
a pencil sketch
tion number: 100 or 200 DPI. If you are scanning
y smear, finger
or newspaper clipping at a high resolution, ever
in the final scan as
print and wrinkle in the paper will show up
to do.
a smudge. You will have a lot of cleaning up
the unneces
Cropping: Cropping means to resize by removing
3 sary areas surrounding the image. It is the same as
photo for framing. It will result in a temp late wher e
cropping a
only the part
Mos t scanner
of the image you want is displayed in the work area.
tool. Use the
software has some type of Toolbar with a Selection
then save or
Selection tool to draw a box around the image and
on insid e the box will be
export the file as a BMP. Only the secti
Be sure to save
saved and only this will show up in the work area.
will make it easier
your BMP file to the PCD_WIN directory. This
to find when you want to load it.

Malilng The Most Of The 8-Way Feed

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This exercise shows the relationship between MAX
hes are accessed
8-way feed stitch patterns. The 8-way feed stitc
and 7550
by pressing the Star key on the Pfaff creative® 7570
also have numerical
sewing machines. The 8-way feed programs
5 to 2221.
designations. They are Stitch Programs #240 to 247
[#21
and 7550 are
The program numbers for the Pfaff creative® 7570
rams are avail
only used in PCDESIGNERTM. These stitch prog
N secti ons. The sewing
able for use in both the P- and M-DESIG
The 8-way
machine will not recognize these program numbers.
which are
feed stitches have a maximum length of 1mm 12mm],
the limit of the
relatively short stitches. Mechanically, this is
sewing machine. In the past, when prog ramm ing 8-way feed
stitches into a sequence manually, you needed to
use quite a
had to
number of them to sew from place to place. You also
use to feed the fabri c in the
figure out which stitch program to
a majo r cons idera
direction you wanted to sew. All of this was
en. The prog ram
lion when PCDESIGNERTM Software was writt
amount of
mathematically figures out the length, direction and
stitch
stitches needed to sew from one place to the next. Any
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using 8-way feed can easily be designed using
hes into a memory
no longer have to manually enter all those stitc
line from any exist
at the sewing machine. Now, you just draw a
ram does the rest. Using
ing stitch in any direction and the prog
more than eight direc
the program also allows you to program in
The following is
tions with more subtle placement of the stitches.
-in stitches.
just one example of this technique. Try other built
ct from the
Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N). Sele
1 MACHINE menu, OPEN STiTCH PRO
the OPEN STITCH PROGRAM button on the Tool
GRA M (F6)
bar.
or click
Type 63
[65] and press Enter. Cancel the highlighting
by clicking the
right mouse button.
ys need
When using a 9mm stitch program you will alwa
2 to switch to a MAXI work area to design
Select from time FORMAT menu, MAXI or click
8-wa y feed
the MAXI
stitches.

MAT menu,
button on the Status Bar. Select from the FOR
iN butto n on the Toolbar.
ZOOM IN (F8) or click the ZOOM

,
X:55
Y:61

ILL, 16

the
Select from the TOOLS menu, SET STITCH or click
3 SET STITCH button on the Toolbar. Look at
as you move the mouse. Drag a line parallel to the
the Statu s Bar
uppe right
r
ts X: 55,
edge of the stitch, approximately to coordinate poin
se butto n to enter
Y: 61. (See ILL. #16.) Press the left mou
mouse
the stitch. Exit the command by pressing the right
button or Esc.
TIP: You can control the placement of a stitch
more accurately
the stitch,
by using the arrow keys oim the keyboard. Highlight
it is at the
then using the arrow keys, move the stitch until
tion.
coordinates you want. Press Enter to fix the posi
place the
When you use a 9mm stitch pattern, you need to
coordinate of 54.
stitch for the 8-way feed beyond the width or Y
syste m will not engagc
If it is placed below 54, the 8-way feeding
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by making the repeat

the feed dogs to move directionally, there
itsel f. The coordinate
sew on top of itself instead of alongside
tive Designer graphs
ntaniber 54 can be compared with the Crea
ine. The maximum
am! the needle swing of the sewing mach
g is 9mm when sewn.
width of both the graph and needle swin
range from 00 to 54.
The width or B coordinates on the graph
RT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
4 PROGRAM. Type 63 [651 and press Ente
highlighting. Select from the TOOLS men
r. Do not cancel the
u, MIRROR (F5) or
Now cancel the high
click the MIRROR button on the Toolbar.
ton or press Esc.
lighting by clicking the right mouse but
CH or click the
Select from the TOOLS menu, SET STIT
5 SET STITCH button on the Toolbar. Mak
The first stitch at coordinates X: 163, Y:
e two new stitches.
61 and the second at
d by clicking the right
coordinates X: 108, Y: 0. Exit the comman
mouse button or press Esc.
Attach foot #8
Send the stitch to the sewing machine.
6 and sew.
Repeat Steps #1
Another Stitch Program to try is #65 [#641.
7 through #5. Substitute the coordinates
#3 and add only one stitch at coordinates
X: 54, Y: 57 in Step
X: 108, Y: 27 in Step
#5. These stitch patterns look very pretty
when sewn using
variegated or ombré threads.

EXERCiSE #18:Oesigning Stitches ThatThF1

rn. In this
There are many ways to design a stitch patte
design and determine
exercise you will learn the best method to
rn. The method
the start and end points of a stitch patte
ncing required at the
described will reduce the amount of bala
properly.
sewing machine to sew your stitch pattern
Select from the
Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N).
1 MACHINE menu, OPEN STITCH PROGRA
the OPEN STITCH PROGRAM button on the
M (F6) or click
Tool bar. Type 202
click ing the right
and press Enter. Cancel the highlighting by
mouse button or press Esc.
smaller leaf.
Move the arrow pointer to the vein of the
2 point A in ILL. #17, and click the left mou se button to high-
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light a stitch. Follow the stitching path by press
key and wat(;tl
arrow ( ) key several times. Keep pressing the
path to the tip ol
as the highlighted stitch follows the sewing
area, it draws iii the
the leaf. As it travels to the top of the work
draw the left side ni
complete leaf from left to right. It does not
down.
the leaf going up and the right side coming

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arrow pointer In
When you reach the tip of the leaf, move the
#1 7, and press the lull
3 the vein in the large leaf, point B in ILL.
mouse button to high light it. Follow the stitching path of the large
ral times. Keep
leaf by pressing the right arrow ( : ) key seve
ed stitch. As it
pressing the key while watching the highlight
leaf from top to
travels to the right of the work area, it draws the
ard to the right
bottom. It does not draw the top of the leaf forw
bottom of the leaf.
and then reverse stitch to draw the
ned by
As you just have seen, the stitch pattern was desig
, whil e at the
setting stitches in the work area from left to right
The reverse
same time setting stitches from top to bottom.
it progressed to
stitching was incorporated into the design as
hing shou ld not be
the right of the work area. Reverse stitc
rse stitching at
placed all at the end of a design. The more reve
needs to
the end of a design, the harder the sewing machine
The more you
work to feed the fabric back to the beginning.
rse, the more you will
niake the sewing machine work in reve
on the
need to manually adjust the balance with the keys
sewing machine.
TIP: Designing a stitch pattern in this man
ner will give you a
s only a minor
stitch pattern that sews well the first time or need
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balance adjustment. If you have designed
hing at the end, you
(:ontams a large amount of reverse stitc
on the sewing
should press the plus (÷) reverse balance key
. See the following
machine to lengthen the reverse stitching
cing stitch patterns
exercise for in-depth instructions on balan
al the sewing machine.
#17 and press the
Move the arrow pointer to point C in ILL.
4 left mouse button. Keep pressing the right
until you reach the last stitch in the stitch
arrow ( ) key
pattern, Actual No: 546.
last stitch. Notice
The computer will beep when you reach the
line as the first stitch.
that it is on the same horizontal coordinate
press the Home key.
in check the coordinates of the first stitch,
h pattern, the first
When you want to design a continuous stitc
or Y line.
and last stitches must be on the same width

iJii’ing Machine
sew exactly
There may be times your stitch pattern does not
there are a large
the way you envisioned it. It may be because
fabric is different
amount of reverse stitches in one section, the
ine may just need a
from your test sample or your sewing mach
balance tune-up.
ing so the stitch
The balance keys allow you to adjust the feed
The Pfaff creat ive has two
Pattern will sew to your expectations.
balance lengthens or
balance ranges, reverse and lateral. Reverse
Reverse balance
shortens the reverse stitches in a stitch pattern.
that have
can be used with 9mm and MAXI stitch patterns
reverse stitches. Reverse balance works only
with the reverse
forward sewing
stitches in a stitch pattern. It has no effect on
the sideway
stitches. Lateral balance lengthens or shortens
t on the forward and
stil(:hes in a stitch pattern. It has no effec
s how changing
backward stitches. The following exercise show
. Once you
the balance changes the way a stitch pattern sews
be easy to
lmmm(iem’stand the way the balance keys work, it will
to your fabri c.
adjust the balance for your stitch pattern
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Program #183 I#941.
At the sewing machine, select Stitch
le pattern key. Sew uiw
1 Attach foot #2A and engage the sing reverse
with the
pattern without any changes, one pattern
at -7. Com pare the patterns. The
balance at +7, and one pattern
the third is elongated.
second stitch pattern is compressed and
rns. The second is
Use a ruler and measure all the stitch patte
nal pattern.
shorter and the third is longer that the origi
d. The reverse
Look at the second stitch pattern you sewe
reverse balance,
balance was set at +7. When you plus the
This results in a
it lengthens only the reverse stitching.
overall shorter length.
condensed-looking stitch pattern with an
h back on itself or
If your original stitch pattern does not stitc
s the reverse balance.
does not meet back at the beginning, plu
determines where to
The distance that the stitch is not meeting
nce, start with a +2
set the balance. If it is not too great a dista
determine if it needs
balance setting. Sew the stitch again and
by one number at a
additional balancing. Increase the balance
samp le for reference.
time. Always jot down the setting on the
The reverse
Look at the third stitch pattern you sewed.
reverse balance, it
balance was set at -7. When you minus the
results in an elongated-
shortens only the reverse stitching. This
er length. If your
looking stitch pattern with an overall long
ends beyond the
original stitch pattern overshoots itself or
distance it over
beginning, minus the reverse balance. The
Again, if the
shoots determines where to set the balance.
ce setting. Sew
distance is not too great, start with a -2 balan
at it. If additional
the stitch, jot down the setting and look
ber at a time.
balancing is needed, ad just by one num
adjust the reverse
TIP: If your stitch pattern is a MAX! stitch,
only need longer
balance first. Quite often your machine will
the previous stitch
reverse stitches in order to feed back over
for the reverse
ing. Once you have found the perfect setting
al balance at all.
balance, you may not need to adjust the later
do not touch the
If you do need to adjust the lateral balance,
balan ce in two
reverse setting. It is very difficult to try to
reverse stitching first
directions at one time. Always balance
and then the lateral balance.
#2 12. Attach
At the sewing machine, select Stitch Program
2 foot #8 and engage the single pattern key. Sew one pattern
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without any changes, one pattern with the

lateral balance at +10,
am! one pattern at -10. Compare the patterns.
The second stitch
l)1tter1 is sewn off to the right
and does not meet the beginning
sew off to the right
of the stitch pattern on the left. You made it
make a stitch
by exaggerating the balance. The plus settings
setti ngs to correct a pattern
l)Ittern sew to the right. Use the plus
to the right. The
that is sewing off to the left by bringing it back
shoots the
third stitch pattern sews off to the left and over
mad e it sew off to the left by
beginning of the stitch pattern. You
ngs mak e a stitch
exaggerating the balance. The minus setti
to correct a pattern
pattern sew to the left. Use the minus settings
to the left.
that is sewing off to the right by bringing it back
9mm and MAXI,
TIP: After balancing a number of stitches, 1)0th
to stay within a
you will notice that your balance settings tend
t to balance
range. Use settings in this range as a starting poin
range on your
new stitch patterns. You can mark the setting or
ARKS cOmmafl(l.
paper copy of the stitch pattern or use the REM

EXERCISE #20: Using The REMARKS Command

You can make notes about your stitch pattern and save them
up to 200 charac
along with the stitch pattern. The note can be
on about the
ters long. This is a perfect place to save informati
the proje cts the
stitch pattern. You can save notes regarding
ce setti ngs and
stitch was sewn on, the length, width and balan
the type of fabric, stabilizer and threads used.
menu,
Open a saved stitch file by selecting from the FILE
1 OPEN (Ctrl+O) or clicking the OPE N butto n
Double click on a file name in the Open File dialo
on
g
the
box.
Toolbar.

box, type
Select from the FILE menu, REMARKS. In the
2 your note. Use up to 200 characters, including
When you are finished typing, click the OK butto
n.
punctuation.

d or not saved,
Whether the stitch pattern was previously save
3 the program will prompt you to save the stitc
\‘UiI select NEX’V, OPEN or EXIT
h pattern when
commands. Choose Yes to open
the same
lie Save 1”ile dialog box and replace the file with
iwine 01’ No to not save the remarks with the file.
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EXERCISE #21’ Managing The MemoiyOt Your Sew
ing Machine
a single file all the
You can easily and quickly store in
machine, even sequences
P- and N’I-Memories from your sewing
were entered manually.
that contain Frame stitch patterns that
erns that you have used in
This makes it easier to load stitch patt
e, in the P-DESIGN section,
M-Memory sequences. For instanc
a theme and send them to the
you create new stitch patterns with
ESIGN section or manually at
sewing machine. Then, in the M-D
the new stitch patterns along
the sewing machine, you combine
ms into new stitch
with built-in and Frame stitch progra
S can now be stored together
sequences. These P- and M-DESIGN
e the extension, RAM.
in one file on the disk. These files hav
s and sequences that go
Once you have designed stitch pattern
to enter them manually
together as a group, you do not have
and send them to the sewing
again. Just save them in a single file
them. This command is also
machine whenever you want to sew
the same.
in the M-DESIGN section and works
INFO: Frame stitch patterns can be
entered into an M-Memory
Creative Card containing
manually at the sewing machine. The
rted into the sewing
the Frame stitch pattern must be inse
ry.
machine in order to sew the M-Memo
machine, select from
To save the memories on the sewing
1 the MACHINE menu, MACHINE
dialog box opens. Type a name for the
-FILE . The Save File
file using up to eight
The extension will auto
characters and no punctuation marks.
command. Check the
matically be added when you OK the
you are saving the file
Directories and Drives fields to be sure
directory or drive by
where you want. You can save to any
tion on how to save to
changing these fields. For more informa
rcise #4: Saving Stitch
different directories and drives, see Exe
k the OK button. The box
Patterns To Disk in this tutorial. Clic
A dialog box opens, dis
closes and the transfer is in progress.
the transfer is complete.
playing the status of the transfer. When
arrow pointer.
the hourglass icon changes back to the
cami take several minutes.
INFO: Please be patient. The transfer
h points need time to
P-Memories with large aniounts of stitc
transfer.
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t from the
l’u (k)wnload a file to the sewing machine, selec
2 MACHINE menu, FILE MACHIN E.
asking if you want to overwrite the memories
A dialo
in
g
the
box opens
sewi ng
dialog box opens.
machine. Click the OK button. The Open File
the OK button or
I Iighlight the file you just saved and click
close s and the transfer
double click on the file name. The box
, the hourglass icon
is in progress. When the transfer is complete
can sew the
changes back to the arrow pointer. Now von
P- and M-Memories in the sewing mach ine.
INFO: Answering Yes in the overwrite dialog box will delete all
niemories von
the memories in the sewing machines. Save any
file transfer.
want for future use before continuing with the ive®
creat 7550 or
II von have entered a code into your Pfaff
d and load ed with the
1475 CD, the code will also be save
re savin g the file.
Memory Manager file. Delete the code befo
with the file.
The Pfaff creative® 7570 does not save the code
on of this tuto
If you are continuing with the M-L)ESIGN secti
command will
rial, select from the FILE menu, M-DESIGN. This
the prog ram. If you want
switch to the M-DESIGN
to
section of

exit the program completely, select from

the FILE menu, EXIT
(Alt+F4). You will be back at the 1 Windows Program Manager.

M-DE$IGN Tutorial
M-Memories
The M-DESIGN section of the program relates to the
create new stitch
on the sewing machine and it is where you will
rams, alphabets,
sequences. You caii combine built-in stitch prog
hold up to 85 char
9mm and MAXI P-Memories. A sequence can
be sewn. You can
acters. You view the sequence exactly as it will
before
make changes. corrections and additions to it
von ever sew

ial will give you a solid working

a stitch. This section of the tutor
n, save and
knowledge of the commands necessary to desig
h patterns are not
sew stitch sequences of your own. Frame stitc
were entered
accessible in this section, nor are M-Memories that
h patterns. Open
manually using Creative Faiitasy or Frame stitc
is not illrea (IV open.
the prugram in the usual manner, if it
menu by
Switch to the M-DESIGN section. Open the FILE
1 ci i :ki ng on it. Select M-DES1GN (Ctrl+D) by
clicking on it.
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SIGN section, the
The screen changes and, unlike the P-DE
entire window is the
work area is not defined by lines. The
work area. Across the top is the title bar.
when you are creating a new stitch seq
It displays “New”
uence or the name of a
I
previously saved sequence.
#18.) Each menu
Below the title bar is the Menu. (See ILL.
Point to a menu name
name describes the commands under it.
the commands in the
and click the left mouse button to show
pointing and clicking
menu. Menu commands are selected by
using the shortcut keys
the left mouse button on a command or
rtcu t keys are specially-
listed to the right of the command. Sho
execute a command,
designated keys you can use to quickly
g a command. Shortcut
instead of opening a menu and selectin
is closed. If there is noth
keys will only work when the menu
command by using a
ing after the command, then selecting that
shortcut key is not an option.
standard
All shortcut key options will be stated after
(parenthesis). To close
command selections in bold type within
d, click the mouse any
the menu without choosing a comman
can also use the key
where outside the menu or press Esc. You
ds. To open a menu,
board to open a menu and select comman
in the menu name.
press AIt+the key for the underlined letter
u, press the key for the
To select a command from an open men
underlined letter while the menu is open.

PC-Designer NEW.FLG
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[ile [dit Machine Tools ietters Frmat help
ILL. #18
mands allow
Click on the FILE menu to open it. FILE com
1 you to retrieve stitch sequences, start new
make notes about the sequence, print, swi
sequences, save,
tch to the P-DESIGN
m Manager.
section or exit back to Windows” Progra
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the FILE
When you want to exit the program, click on
e to the next
mcmi, then click on EXIT (A1t+F4). For now, mov
: ) key or by clicking
menu name by pressing the right arrow (
have to close the
directly on the next menu name. You do not
FILE menu to open another menu.
sections or
EDIT commands allow you to cut, copy and paste
2 complete stitch patterns. You can reverse or undo
action. You can hide or show both the Toolbar and
your last
Status Bar.
) key to move to the next men u name.
Press the right arrow (
in the
MACHINE commands allow you to insert items
3 work area, including stitch programs, alphabets
M-Memories and saved sequence flies. You cann
, P- and
ot use Creative
M-D ESIG N section.
Fantasy or Frame stitch patterns in the
ine, configure the
You can send the sequence to the sewing mach
are currently
program and quickly load all the memories that
in the program.
residing on your sewing machine for easy access
idual
TOOLS commands allow you to manipulate indiv
4 stitch patterns and complete sequence
stitch pattern’s width and length, mirror image a
s. You can
stitc
chan
h, a
ge a

.
section or a sequence, and change needle positions
of alphabet.
LETTERS commands allow you to select a style
5 Once the style is selected, you can
your text. The Maxi-Monograms, Monogram
use the keyb
and Larg
oard
e
to type
Scrip t
styles are not available in the M-DESICN section.
the work
FORMAT commands change the way you look at
6 area and sequence. You can enlar
area for fine-tuning your sequence, repeat
ge and redu
the
ce
sequ
the
ence
work
across
t of a second
the screen and mirror the sequence to see the effec
your
row sewn above or below the original. When you enter
g box and selec t the 1:1
screen size in the Configuration dialo
actua l sewi ng size.
command, the sequence is displayed in the
get help
HELP commands access all the Help files. You can
7 about commands, mouse operation and a listing of
(:111 keys. You can print any of the Help
files by selecting PRINT
all short

‘IOPIC from the FILE menu. To close the Fleip files

, from the
FILE menu, select EXIT.
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ILL. #19
bar. Clicking on a
Just below the main menu is the Tool
form a function.
button will select a command or per
in the menu.
These commands are also located

accessing
OPEN Displays the Open File dialog box for
the hard disk or a
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previously saved stitch sequences from

when starting a new
floppy disk. Use this command only
ty.
sequence or when the work area is emp

ce currently
SAVE Updates the file of the stitch sequen
dialog box to save a new
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in the work area or opens the Save File

stitch sequence.

ce
PRINT — Prints a paper copy of the stitch sequen
currently in the work area.

.2J UNDO — Reverses the last action or command.

.
REDO — Restores the last action that was undone

LOAD M-MEMORY —Displays the sewing machine’s

ry sequence by double
M-Memory Directory. Select an M-Memo
g it and clicking the
clicking on the M-Memory or highlightin
wor k area. Use this com
OK button. It is then transferred to the
sequence or when the
mand only when starting a new stitch
work area is empty.
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SEND M-MEMORY — Displays the sewing machine’s

storage and click
M-Memory Directory. Select a merriory slot for
The sequence
the OK button or double click on a memory slot.
machine.
(:urrently in the work area is sent to the sewing

INSERT P-MEMORY — Displays the sewing machine’s

le (licking on
P-Memory Directory. Select a P-Memory by doub
click ing the OK button.
the memory slot or highlighting and
high light ed stitch
It is then inserted in the work area after the
ted P-Memory
pattern. The highlight changes position to the inser
want to use a
stitch pattern. Use this command whenever yoU
P—Memory stitch pattern in a sequence .

INSERT STITCH PROGRAM — Opens a dialog box where

r, the stitch pro
you type a stitch program number. After pressing Ente
ed stitch pattern.
gram is displayed in the work area after the highlight
h pattern. Use this
The highlight changes position to the inserted stitc
h prog ram in a sequence.
command whenever you want to use a stitc

DELETE — Deletes the highlighted stitch pattern, high

sequence.
lighted sequence section or an entire highlighted

LENGTH MIRROR — Flips the highlighted stH cli

thwise (hack to
pattern, sequence section or entire sequence leng
h programs.
front). This function is not available for all stitc

MIRROR — Flips the highlighted stitch J)attCrn, Sequence

work area.
se(;t ion or entire sequence from top to bottom in the
.
INFO: In actual sewing it will he flipped left to right

LhNCTH SHORTER — Decreases the length of the

e sequence.
higliliglilud stitch pattern, sequence section or entir
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When you reach the minimum length,
with a beep.

LENGTH LoNc;ER —Increases the length of the

on or entire sequence.
highlighted stitch pattern, sequence secti
the program alerts you
When you reach the maximum length,
with a beep.

WIDTH NARROWER Decreases the width of the high

or entire sequence. When
lighted stitch pattern, sequence section
ram alerts you with a beep.
you reach the minimum width, the prog

WIDTH WIDER Increases the width of the highlighted

e sequence. When you
stitch pattern, sequence section or entir
alerts you with a beep.
reach the maximum width, the program

PITCH LEFT — Moves the needle position to the left.

h programs that have
This function is only available with stitc
appears after the
multiple needle positions. The symbol,
<>,
are Stitch Programs
Needle Position field on the Status Bar. They
#00, 01, 10 and 11 [#01, 03, 04, 05 and 081.

PITCH RIGHT —Moves the needle position to the right.

h programs that have
This function is only available with stitc
<>, appears after the
multiple needle positions. The symbol,
They are Stitch Programs
Needle Position field on the Status Bar.
#00, 01, 10 and 11 [#01, 03, 04, 05
and 081.

II ZOOM OUT — Reduces the current work area size by half.

ZOOM IN — Doubles the current work area size.

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C,eative: 7570 Letter:: Script Letter:

Seq Length: Width: Length:
Actual Pattern
S eq No- Width: r Coordinates
x: y:
r Needle Position <>
Start: End:
Pattern No: Length:

ILL. #20

At the bottom of the screen is the Status Bar. It displays

ed
information about the sequence and individually highlight
stitches within the sequence.
e® e
Creative displays the model of Pfaff creativ sewing machin
1 selected. Use the CONFIGURATION command in the MACH
menu to change the selection. When you change to anothe r
iNE
machin e
SYNC . MACH INE
of the same or different model, always use the
program
command in the MACHINE menu. This command alerts the
d and
that the memory contents of the sewing machine have change
it access es the sewing machin e.
it should update its files the next time
style
Letters displays the selected alphabet style. The default
2 is Script Letters. Maxi-Monograms, Large Script,
and Creative Fantasy alphabets are not available iii this
Monog ram
section
of the program.
in
Seq. Length displays the total amount of stitch patterns
3 the sequence. You can enter up to 85 stitc
single sequence.
h patte rns in a

Width displays the maximum width of the sequence

in millimeters.

Length displays the overall length of the sequence in millimeters.

rn
Actual Pattern displays information about the stitch patte
6 or sequence section at the curso r posi tion or the
stitch pattern or sequence section. When a section is high
high light ed
lighted
iii increasing numerical order, the infor
mation refers to the last
ed in
stitch pattern in the section. When a section is highlight
decreasing numerical order, the informati on refers to the first
stitch pattern in the section.
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of the stitch pat toni
Seq. No displays the numerical position
7 at the cursor position. This is the posi
tion of the stitch
pattern in the sewing path of the sequence.
ber or P-Memory
Pattern No displays the stitch program num
8 number of the stitch pattern at the cursor
position.
of the stitch
Width and Length display the dimensions
9 pattern, in millimeters, displayed in Seq. No field.
first needle drop
oordinates displays the position of the
0
1 of the stitch pattern displayed in Seq. No
to an invisible grid. The X coordinate show
field in relation
s the length position
tion. These coordi
and the Y coordinate shows the width posi
X coordinate is
nates are calibrated in millimeters (mm). The
beginning of the
the distance, in millimeters (mm), from the
number, it is
sequence. When the X coordinate is a minu (-)
s
sequence. This
farther left than the first stitch pattern in a
y feed stitch
minus number can occur when using 8-wa
te is the distance, in
programs in the sequence. The Y coordina
tion. Center needle
millimeters (mm), from center needle posi
it is in the
position is 0. When the Y coordinate is a minu (-),
s
has no sym bol, it is
left needle position. When the Y coordinate
in the right needle position.
meters (mm),
Needle Position shows the position, in milli
11 of the needle when it takes the first stitch and
of the stitch pattern displayed in the Seq.
No field .
last stitch
Cent er
minu (-), is in
s it
Needle position is 0. When the number is a
bol, it is in the right
the left needle position. When it has no sym
needle position.

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.
)
..
.
. .. .. ,. —
. . .
. .

area is where
The entire window is the work area. The work
h programs will he
your sequence is displayed. All built-in stitc
will be displayed
displayed in black. All P-Memory programs
. As you click on the
in green. There are seven work area sizes
click on the
ZOOM IN (F8) button, the size doubles. As you
by half.
ZOOM OUT (F9) button, the size is reduced
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EXERCISE #22: Combining Stitch Patterns

le sequence
In this exercise you will be designing a simp
te the work area,
with two stitch patterns. You will manipula
ine. In the following
then send the sequence to the sewing mach
(See ILL. #21.)
exercise you will manipulate this sequence.

ILL. #21

ct
Open the MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Sele
1 INSERT STITCH PROGRAM (F6)
the INSERT STITCH PROGRAM button on the
by click ing on
Tool
it
bar.
or click
A dialog
Use the key
box opens asking for the stitch program number.
ot use the
board to type 80 [138] and press Enter. You cann
Look at the Need le
mouse to OK a stitch program entry.
need le posi tion as
Position field on the Status Bar. It shows the
cente r posi tion
Start: 0.0, End: 0.0. This means the needle is in
and center
when it drops to take the first stitch of the pattern
best stitch
position when it finishes the stitch pattern. The
patte rn is another
pattern to use in combination with this stitch
stitch with the same Start and End positions.
er Needle
INFO: The needle has 19 needle positions: Cent
r side of cente r. The sewing
position and nine positions on eithe
machine displays the farthest left position as <9 [ 9 1.
le position
The farthest right position as 9> [9 -) 1. Center Need
these same
as <> [ -) 1. The Needle Position field relates to
). Cent er Need le position
needle positions in millimeters (mm
these posi tions
is 0.0, left is -4.5 and right is 4.5. Matching
to stitc h pattern.
assures a smooth transition from stitch pattern
TIP: Sometimes you can change or adjust the
needle position
SIGN section;
by first bringing the stitch pattern into the P-DE
and last stitches; then
then deleting, adding or moving the first
ry instead of
storing it in a P-Memory and using this P-Memo
Iho original stitch program.
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gram, P-Memory or soquonci

Whenever you load a stitch pro
2 file, the first stitch pattern is hig
cursor. The cursor is the box
hlighted or selected by 11w
surrounding the stitch patter
n.
tern.
surrounding a single stitch pat
INFO: The cursor is the box ght ed or
n is considered highli
A stitch at the cursor positio ch
n will be executed on this stit
selected. A command or functio
or select several stitch patterns,
pattern. When you highlight ed
stitch patterns that were select
the cursor disappears and the n wil l be
t command or functio
are highlighted in red. The nex
tion.
executed on the highlighted sec
clicking on it. Select
Open the MACHINE menu by
3 INSERT STITCH PROGRAM (F6
STITCH PROGRAM button on
) or click the INSERT
the Toolbar. In the box, type
74

[69] and press Enter.

. Length is 2, the Seq. No is 2
Look at the Status Bar. The Seq
4 and the Pattern No is 74 [69].
newly-inserted stitch.
The cursor moved to the

t stitch pattern by pressing

Move the cursor left to the firs
5 the left arrow ( ) key. You can also move the cursor the
different position by clicking on
a stitch pattern. Look at
to a

2, the Seq. No is 1 and the

Status Bar. The Seq. Length is
Pattern No is 80 11381. er
INFO: The cursor can be mo
ved through the sequence in sev
arrow ( I key to move to the
al ways. You can use the right the sequence, moving
ition in
next higher-numbered stitch pos
sequence. The left arrow (
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the cursor toward the end of the stit ch
t lower-numbered
key moves the cursor to the nex
g the cursor toward the
position in the sequence, movin
beginning of the sequence.
ng to the stitch program and
You can use the mouse by pointi
stitch program you clicked on.
clicking. The cursor jumps to the
to the beginning or first
You can quickly move the cursor ve
by pressing the Home key. Mo
stitch program in the sequence ng
gram in the sequence by pressi
the cursor to the last stitch pro
the End key.
left by pressing the left
Move the cursor once more to the
6 arrow ( : ) key. There is a tall
position. This rectangle is where
hollow rectangle at the cursor
you would insert a stitch

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.
j)I’OgriIm in order for it to be at the beginning of the sequence
up one pisit ion or
All the following stitch patterns would move
o tuii her in the sequence.
the
INFO: You can oniv move the cursor to the front of
) key. Clickin g in front of
sequence by using the left arrow (
the first stitch pattern in the sequence will not move the cursor
in front. It will move the cursor to the first stitch.
REPEAT
Open the FORMAT menu by clicking on it. Select
7 by clicking on it. The sequence of two stitches is
across the screen. This is a good visual aid since the
repeated
sewing
h patte rns efltere(l
machine display only shows the original stitc
hic
into the M-Memory. [The 1475 CD does not have a grap
display so the sequence cannot be viewed at all.l
Send the sequence to the sewing machine. Open the
8 MACHINE menu by clicking on it. Select SEND M-ME
(F3) by clicking on it or click the SEND M-MEIVIOR
Y butto
MORY
n on
r attached
the Toolbar. The sewing machine will show a compute
the com
to the sewing machine by a line [a blank screeni during
ry from the sewing
munication period. The M-Memorv Directo
Click
machine appears with the first empty memory highlighted.
y. You
the OK button and the sequence will be sent to that memor
click
can also move the arrow pointer to any memory and double
ce into that memor y.
the left mouse button to transfer the sequen
e
At the Pfaff creative® 7570 or 7550, open the memory wher
9 you stored the sequence. Press the right arrow (
move the cursor between the two stitc h patte rns. Press
) key
the
to
key
below the “?“ Now look at the com pute r screen .
ing
Move the cursor on the computer screen right by press
10 the right arrow ( ) key or click on the last stitc
in the original sequence. This is Seq. No: 2. Compare the
h patte
Status
rn

on on the 7570 or 7550

lIar information with the informati
shown as
display screen. On the sewing machine, the cursor is
een Seq.
four horizontal dashes. The cursor is positioned betw
This shows
No: 1 and 2, below the number 1 is the number 80.
is the
that Seq. No: I is Stitch Program #80, At the extreme right
h patte rns in the
lluIIll)er 2. This is the total amount of stitc
sjuem:e. This information is also shown in the Status Bar.
to
INFO: If you want to save or open the sequence, refer
IGN secti on of this tutor ial.
Lxrnises #4 and #5 in the P-DES
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loading and opening
The procedure is the same for saving,
stitch patterns. The univ
M-DESIGN sequences and P-DESIGN
N sequences havo
difference is the file extension. M-DESIG
open an M-DESIGN
an FLG extension. When you want to
the FLG extensions.
sequence, the files listed will only have

EXERCISE #23: Inserting, Deleting And Changing

Sizes Of Stitch Patterns
rent stitch pattenis
In this exercise you will substitute diffe
ence and change them.
for the second stitch pattern in the sequ
the previous
You should still have the sequence from
1 exercise on the screen. Leave the REPEAT
on. Make sure the cursor is around Seq.
function turned
No: 2, the last stitch
in the original sequence.
STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
2 PROGRAM (F6) or click the INSERT STIT
button on the Toolbar. In the box, type 49 [156
CH PROGRAM
1 and press Enter.
No: 2, by pressing
Move the cursor to the left, around Seq.
3 the left arrow ( ) key once.
ete) or click
Select from the TOOLS menu, DELETE (Del
4 the DELETE button on the Toolbar. The
pattern is deleted and the cursor stays
second stitch
in position. All the
or position in the
stitch patterns moved down one number
Seq. Length: 2.
sequence. The Status Bar still displays
the cursor stays at the
TIP: After using the DELETE command,
right, but it is actually
same Seq. No. The cursor seems to move
When you want to
the sequence that moves down one position.
could first delete the
replace one stitch pattern with another, you
position back toward
stitch pattern, then move the cursor left, one
new stitch pattern.
the beginning of the sequence and insert the
ed within a group
When replacing a stitch pattern that is locat
used in the exercise is
of 8-way feed stitch programs, the method
small stitches. When they
foolproof. 8-way stitch programs are very
with 9mm or even
are displayed on the screen in combination
on. The cursor move
MAXI stitches, they are very tiny in comparis
very easy to insert a stitch
ment is very subtle on these stitches. It is
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By leaving the stitch pattern

l)Ilorfl between the wrong two stitches.
In he deleted in position, you have provided
yourself with a marker.
than it is to
11 is easier to see and delete the large stitch program
stitch programs.
position the cursor correctly in a row of 8-way feed
the correct
The easiest way to assure the new stitch is in
After the new
place in the sequence is to do the insertion first.
to the stitc h you want
stitch pattern is in place, move the cursor
to delete and execute the DELETE command.
from the TOOLS
Change the width of the eyelet to 9mm. Select
5 menu, WIDTH WIDER (Ctrl+ I) or click the WIDT
button on the Toolbar. Keep selecting WIDT H WIDE R
H WIDER
or clicking its
k the Status Bar.
button in the Toolbar until the width is 9mm. Chec
TIP: It is faster to click the button on the Tool
bar or use shortcut
keys to increase or decrease the width and length
than to repeatedly
open menus and select commands. When you
have reached the
program alerts you with a beep.
maximum length or width, the

Change the length of the eyelet to 11mm. Sele

ct from the
6 TOOLS menu, LENGTH LONGER (Ctrl+ ) or
LENGTH LONGER button on the Tool bar.
click the

ct from the
Send the sequence to the sewing machine. Sele
7 MACHINE menu, SEND M-MEMORY (F3)
M-MEMORY button on the Toolbar. At the sewi
or click the SEND
ng machine, select
row.
[be M-Memory manually, attach foot #2A and sew a
titute Stitch
Try several other stitch programs. In Step #2, subs
8 Programs #81, 149. 159, 162 or 171
[#139,
these stitch programs may not need width or length
126, 124].
chan
Some of
ges.

enable
Directional stitches are the 8-way feed stitches. They
one pass or chan ge the
\‘ou to sew wide borders, multiple rows in
will
luok of a stitch pattern completely. In this exercise you
use

H-way teed stitches in combination with a built—

in stitch program
In t:ieato a wider border. This exercise relies on
the information
o t I in Stat its Bar. Please check the
informati on in this exercise
ig;Ii nst [lie information in the
Status Bar.
A diagram of the directional stitches can be foun
d in the Help
1 Ides. Select from the HELP menu, HELP. You can click
on any-
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thing that is highlighted green for more help
on the MACHINE menu commands unde
r M-DESIGN. Click on
rams of the directional
INSERT STITCH PROGRAM and the diag
and the 1475 CD are
stitches for the Pfaff creative® 7570, 7550
work area. Imagine
displayed. The diagrams are oriented to the
of the Help screen with
the foot of the sewing machine at the left
ple, Stitch Program
the toes pointing toward the right. For exam
#22.) Select from the
#241 [#216] is the reverse stitch. (See ILL.
files.
FILE menu, EXIT (Alt+F4) to exit the Help

7570 & 7550

243
1475
218
ft
242 I 244 21? I 218
I / 220
241 4( 245 21I

246’
21( j 21
24?

ILL. #22

menu,
Start a new sequence. Select from the FILE
2 NEW (Ctrl+N).
STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
3 PROGRAM (F6) or click the INSERT STIT
ton on the Toolbar. Type 84 [134] and press
CH PROGRAM but
Enter. The REPEAT
command should still be turned on.
STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
4 PROGRAM (F6) or click the INSERT STIT
ton on the Toolbar. Type 242 [2171 and press
CH PROGRAM but
Enter. The cursor
should be at Seq. No: 2.
program.
You will need 7 duplicates of the last stitch
5 Select from the TOOLS menu, DUPLICATE
and hold Ctrl while pressing the Insert key
7 times or press
7 times. Notice the
moves the repeat up
way adding the directional stitch programs
a total of 9 stitch
the screen in a column. You should have
s Bar, it should say
programs in the sequence. Check the Statu
No: 9.
Seq. Length: 9. The cursor position is Seq.
INFO: Use the DUPL1CATE command to
insert a copy of a stitch
program at the cursor
program or highlighted section. The stitch
and then inserted
position, or the highlighted section is copied
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PROGRAM
(hns:tly after the cursor. Use the INSERT STITCH
(:olmnLnd when you want to insert a stitc
h program anywhere
in the sequence.
mands when
I. Jse the COPY (Ctrl+C) and PASTE (Ctrl+V) com
you want to insert a copy of a highlight
ed stitch or section into
1 place other than immediately
following the originals.
h program in
Ilighlight the section by clicking on the first stitc
click ing the mouse
the section. Then press and hold Shift while
ct COPY, click the
on the last stitch program in the section. Sele
PASTE.
mouse on the new position and then select
from the MACHINE menu, INSERT STITCH
GRAM
6SePROlectGRAM (F6) or click the INSERT STITCH PRO
Ente r.
1)utton on the Toolbar. Type 84 [134] and press
The cursor position is Seq. No: 10.
tion,
Mirror image the stitch pattern at the cursor posi
7 Seq. No: 10. Select from the TOO LS
click the MIRROR button on the Toolbar. The
men u, MIR
stitc h
ROR
patte
(F5) or
rn is
mirror-imaged.
from the MACf lINE menu, INSERT SUTCH
GRAM
lect
8SePRO GRAM (F6) or click the INSERT STITCH PRO
press Ente r.
button on the Toolbar. Type 247 [2221 and
The cursor position is Seq. No: 11.
ram. Select
You will need 7 duplicates of the last stitch prog
9 from the EDIT menu, DUPLICATE 7 times or press
Ctrl while pressing the Insert key 7 tinie s. You shou ld
and hold
have a
Chec k the Statu s Bar,
total of 18 stitch programs in the sequence. ng this
it should say Seq. Length: 18, Notice the way addi
mov es the repe at dow n the screen
directional stitch program
and back into the original position.
foot #8
Send the sequence to the sewing machine, attach
1J
mach
and sew. If necessary, use the balance keys
ine to fine—tune the sequence for your fabri
on the sewing
c. For informa
refer to Exercise #19:
tion about balancing a stitch or sequence,
Balancing Your Stitch Pattern fbi’ You r Sew ing Machine in this
t ukrial.
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EXERCISE #25: Designing Wide Borders

h programs with MAXI
This exercise combines 8-way feed stitc
border shown below.
and 9mm stitch programs to create the

ILL. #23 ft
uence.
Clear the work area and start a new seq
1 Select from the FILE men u, NEW (CtrI +N).
RT STITCH PROGRAM
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
2 (F6) or click the INSERT STITCH PRO
Toolbar. In the box, type 205 and pre
GRAM button on the
ss Enter. The REPEAT
ft
the sequence displayed
function should still be turned on. If
ton of the Toolbar.
is too large, click the ZOOM OUT but

3 Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE

(F6) or click the INSERT STITCH PRO
RT STITCH PROGRAM
GRAM button on the
I
press Enter. The cursor
Toolbar. In the box, type 242 [2171 and
with each following slop,
position is Seq. No: 2. Before continuing
last stitch program.
make sure the cursor is positioned at the
stitch program.
You will need 17 duplicates of the last
4 Press and hold Ctrl while pressing Inse
Check the Status Bar. It should sho
rt 17 times.
w Seq. Length: 19.
RT STITCH PROGRAM
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
5 (F6) or click its button on the Toolbar.
In the box, type 76 159j
Seq. Length: 20.
I
and press Enter. The Status Bar shows
ding Ctrl while
6 Change the length by pressing and hol
pressing the left arrow ( : ) key unt
il the length is 12.0. I
Check the Status Bar.
RT STITCH PROGRAM
7 Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
(F6) or click its button on the Toolbar.
In the box, type 240
shows Seq. Length: 21.
I
[215] and press Enter. The Status Bar
stitch program.
You will need 17 duplicates of the last
8 Press and hold Ctrl while pressing the
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length: 38.
Insert key 17 times.
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hine, attach foot #8

Send the sequence to the sewing mac
9 and sew. if necessary,
use the balance keys

machine to finetune the sequence for

on the sewing

your fabric. For info

rma
h or sequence, refer to Exercise
#19:
I inn about balancing a stitc
Your Sewing Machine
liuluiicing ‘bur Stitch Pattern for
in this tutorial.

a basic triple row of a

This exercise shows how to design
below that will be sewn in
stitch pattern like the one shown
in the following exercise
olie pass. This sequence will be used
uence by replacing the
to show how to use this as a basic seq
t stitch pattern.
main stitch pattern with a differen

LL. #24

sequence.
Clear the work area and start a new
1 Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl +N).
RT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
2 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
box, type 52 [61] and press Enter. The
the Toolbar. in the
REPEAT function should
layed is too large, click
still he turned on. If the sequence disp
the ZOOM OUT button of the Tool
bar.
RT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
3 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
hex, lvj)e 243 (218) and press Enter.
the Toolbar. In the
The cursor position is
ng step. make
with each followi
Smi. No: 2. l3efore continuing
sure t lie cursor is pos
itioned at the last stitch pro gram.

stitch program.
Yen will riced 2 duplicates of the last
4 P mess mid hold Ctrl while pressing Inse
lmu :k the Status Bar. It should show
Seq.
rt 2 times.
Len gth: 4.
RT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
5 PRO( RAM (F6) or click its button on
the Toolbar, in the
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Change the width to 0.5
box, type 242 [2171 and press Enter. g the down
le pressin
by holding down the Ctrl key whi
Bar sho ws Seq. Length: 5.
arrow (1) key. The Status
last stitch program.
You will need 8 duplicates of the
6 Press and hold Ctrl while pressin
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length:
g Insert 8 times.
13.
RT STITCH PROGRAM
Select from the MACHINE menu, INSE
7 (F6) or click its button on the Tool
and press Enter. The Status Bar sho
bar. In the box, type 52 [611
ws Seq. Length: 14.
STITCH PROGRAM
from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
8 (F6) or click its button on the ibo
and press Enter. The Status Bar sho
lbar. In the box, type 243 [2181
ws Seq. Length: 15.
last stitch program.
You will need 2 duplicates of the
9 Press and hold Ctrl while pressing
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length:
17.
Insert 2 times.

iNSERT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu,
0
1 PROGRAM (Ffi) or click its button
type 242 [2171 and press Enter. Chan
on the Toolbar. In the box,
ge the width to 0.5 by holding
down arrow (4) key. The
down the Ctrl key while pressing the
Status Bar shows Seq. Length: 18.
stitch program. Press
You will need 8 duplicates of the last
11 and hold CtrI while pressing Insert
The Status Bar shows Seq. Len gth : 26.
8 times.

RT STITCH
Select from the MACHiNE menu. INSE
12 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
type 52 [611 and press Enter. The Sta
the Toolbar. In the box,
tus Bar shows Seq. Length: 27.
RT STITCH
Select froni the MACIIINE menu, iNSE
13 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
type 240 [2151 and press Enter. Chan
the Tbolbar. In the box,
ge the width to 0.5 by holding
down (4) arrow key. The
down the Cirl key while pressing the
Status Bar shows Seq. Length: 28.
last stitch program.
You will need 8 duplicates of the
4
1 Press and hold Ctrl while pressing
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length: 36.
Insert 8 times.

RT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu, iNSE
15 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
box, type 247 [2221 and press Enter.
the Toolbar. In thu
The Status Bar shows
Seq. Length: 37.
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last stitch program.

You will need 2 duplicates of the
16 Press and hold CtrI while pressin
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length
: 39.
g Insert 2 times.

INSERT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu,
7
1 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button
box, type 240 [215] and press Ent
on the Toolbar. In the
er. Change the width to 0.5 by
ssing the down (4) arrow
holding down the Ctrl key while pre
gth: 40.
key. The Status Bar shows Seci. Len
last stitch program.
You will need 8 duplicates of the
8
1 Press and hold Ctrl while pressin
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length
: 48.
g Insert 8 times.

INSERT STITCH
Select from the MACHINE menu,
9
1 PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
box, type 247 [222] and press Enter.
the Toolbar. In the
The Status Bar shows
Seq. Length: 49,
last stitch program.
You will need 2 duplicates of the
0
2 Press and hold Ctrl while pressing
The Status Bar shows Seq. Length
: 51.
Insert 2 times.

hine. Select from

Send the sequence to the sewing mac
21 the MACHINE menu SEND M-MEMO
memory at the machine, attach foot
RY (F3). Select the
#8. If necessary. use the
to fine-tune the sequence
balance keys on the sewing machine
balancing a stitch or
for your fabric. For information about
ancing Your Stitch Pattern
sequence, refer to Exercise #19: Bal
rial.
for Your Sewing Machine in this tuto
Since the sequence will be used in
the following
22 exercise, it is a good idea to save it.
by selecting from the FILE menu. SAV
E AS.
Save the sequence

disk
INFO: Included on the M PC-DESIGNER’ Software program
the seq uen ces use d in
are three scallop sequences. They are
nam ed ‘SC AL LO P2.FLG” is for use
Exercise #26. The file
ed “SCALLOPI.FLG” is
with the Pfaff creative® 7570; the file nam
ed “SCALLOP.FLG” is for
for use with the 1475 CD; the file nam
not designated for the
use with the 7550. If you open the file
configuration, a dialog
model sewing machine selected in the
t the sequence. If you
box opens, asking if you want to conver
layed without the (hrec
aiiswer Yes, the sequence will be disp
tiomi 1 stitches.
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EXERCISE #27: Replacing Stitch Patterns In A Basic Sequence I

rows
Once you have a basic sequence that sews multiple
i-row
of a pattern, you can use it as a basis for other mult
the
sequences. Some stitch patterns will need to have
sequence designed around them.
ious
You should still have the sequence from the prev
1 exercise displayed in REPEAT. If you saved it, open it.
key.
I
Move the cursor to Seq. No: 1 by pressing the Home
2 Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT STITCH
PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on the Toolbar.
Type 56 [51]
and press Enter.
Move the cursor to the left by pressing the left arrow ( )
3 key once. Delete the first scallop, Seq. No: 1, iw
pressing the I
Delete key.
pressing
Move the cursor to the next scallop, Seq. No: 14, by
4 the right arrow ( ) key. Select from the
INSERT STITCH PROGRAM (F6) (Jr click its butto
MACH
n
INE
on
menu,
the
Toolbar. Type 56 1511 and press Enter.
Move the cursor to the left by pressing the left ( )
arrow

5 key once. Delete the left scallop, Seq.

Delete key.
No: 14, by press ing the

pressing
Move the cursor to the next scallop, Seq. No: 27, by
6 the right arrow ( ) key. Select from the MACHINE menu,
INSERT STITCH PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on
Toolbar. Type 56 [511 and press Enter.
the
I
Move the cursor to the left by pressing the left (
: ) arrow
7 key once. Delete the left scallop, Seq. No: 27, by press
Delete key.
ing the
I
was
The sequence length has not changed; only one scallop
8 substituted for another. Send the sequ ence to
machine, select the memory and attach foot #8. If necess
the sewing
ary, use
I
the
the balance keys on the sewing machine to fine-tune
sequence for your fabric. I
I
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LL. #25

. Move the cursor

Try another stitch program substitution
9 to Seq. No: I by pressing the Home key.
MACHINE menu, INSERT STITCH PRO
Select from tile
GRAM (F6) or click
Toolbar. Type 76 [59] and press Enter.
its button on the
left arrow
Move the cursor to the left by pressing the
0
1 ) key once. Delete the scallop,
pressing the Delete key.
Seq. No: 1, by

ing the right

Move the cursor to Seq. No: 14 by press
1 11 arrow ( ) key. Select from the MACHINE menu,
INSERT STITCH PROGRAM (F6) or click
its button on the
Toolbar. Type 76 [59] and press Enter.
the left arrow
Move the cursor to the left by pressing
12 ) key once. Delete the scallop, Seq.
pressing the Delete key.
No: 14, by

g the right
Move the cursor to Seq. No: 27 by pressin
13 arrow ( ) key. Select from the MAC
INSERT STITCH PROGRAM (F6) or click
HiN
its but
E
ton
menu,
on the
Toolbar. Type 76 [59] and press Enter.
left arrow
Move the cursor to the left by pressing the
14 key once. Delete the scallop,
pressing the Delete key.
Seq. No: 27, by

e, select the
5m the sequence to the sewing machin
15 M-Memory and attach foot #8. If necessary
balance keys on the sewing machin e to fine- tune
, use the
the sequence
for your fabric.
ting are #51 through
Other Stitch Programs to try substitu
6
1 59 and 61 [#50 through 54, 60 and 611. Be
the replacement program to see if the wid
sure to check
th or length needs
ing.
changing or the program needs mirror imag
ged to match the
TIP: If the length or width cannot be chan
uld be designed
original stitch program, a new sequence sho
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ence and add or (lnlut( an
around the stitch. Use the basic sequ
or from each string of
equal amount of directional stitches to
directional stitches.
Fantasy section of
If you are continuing with the Creative
u, P-DESIGN. This
this tutorial, select from the FILE men
section of the program.
command will switch to the P-DESIGN
ly, select from the
if you want to exit the program complete
back at the Windows
FILE menu, EXIT (Alt+F4). You will be
Program Manager.

torial I
1reatlve Fantasy Design Tu
The Creative Fantasy Design section of
you how to design multi-colored emb
roid
the tutorial instrw:ts
erie s for the Creative I
is for use only with the
Fantasy embroidery unit. This section
asy unit. You can
Pfaff creative® 7570 and its Creative Fant
create your own original stitch pattern
s and manipulate built-in
ine. This section is an
I
stitch programs from the sewing mach
techniques and infor
advanced tutorial based on the lessons,
mmended that all time
mation iii the P-DESIGN tutorial. It is reco
pleted before starting
exercises in the P-DESIGN tutorial be com
in those lessons is not
this section. The information contained
features explained in
repeated here. All of the commands and
n designing in a Frame
the P-DESIGN tutorial can be used whe
additional commands,
mode. This section addresses only the
functions and techniques needed to desig
The following section is a short review
n in a Frame mode.
of the new commands
I
used for designing Frame stitch patterns.

I
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-
r

i4®®

When you select the Pfaffcreative 7570

Configuration dialog box, seve ral com man ds
in the
in the
I
ton s on the Toolbar,
MACHINE menu, along with two but
are available for use. These commands
allow
Creative Card currently in the sewing mac
hine.
acce ss to the
I
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INFO: Only Creative Cards can be used along with the

P( 1 i)LSIGNER M Software program. Preprogrammed Creative
l;intasv Cards cannot be accessed by the program.
I1PORTANT: When designing a Frame stitch pattern, do
Hot
that are 11mm or
ii se more than 200 stitch points in a row
h mger in length. The sewing machine is programmed to slow
he speed and frame movement when sewing stitches 11mm or
the
h mger. This slow speed causes the machine’s motor to slow
RPMs which, in turn, causes a build-up of heat. This heat
build—up can cause damage to the motor and sewing machin
e.
o avoid this from occurring, it is reconimended that you
take
lie lollowing precautions:
Use one of the FILL-IN STITCH command styles for all
areas you want satin stitched.
(iso the STITCH LENGTH command to check and change
the length of all stitches in your stitch pIttmn.
Use the STITCH LENGTH command on the resulting stitch
pattern after using the AUTO TRACE command to set stitches.
Keep a count of the stitch length and amount ol stitches you
use when jumping from one area to another area witliiii your
stitch pattern. Keep a count of the length and amount of stitches
if ou must manually set satin stitching in an area.
Change work area mode to Large Frame by clicking the
1 l)utton on the Status Bar. This function is also available
horn the FORMAT menu.
Click on the MACHINE menu to open it. The second section
2 contains all the commands pertaining to Creative Cards.
LOAD CARD STITCH: Transfers the directory of the
iealive Card in the sewing machine ti the computer. You
a stitch pattern type, either 9mm, MAXI or [rame, by
:1 icking the button next to the mode. Highlight the stitch pat
krn iii the list box by clicking on its icon and then click the OK
I tt rn. t Jse this command when starting a now stitch design
iiul the work area is empty.
SlN1) CARD STITCH: Sends the stitch pattern in the work
lie Creative Card for storage and sewing. You can send
a ml MAXI stitch patterns directly to the Creative Card,
I I issimig the P—Memories. A Frame stitch pattern can only be
01(1 stored on a Creative Card.
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rs the directory ui the
INSERT CARD STITCH: Transfe
hine to the computer.
Creative Card in the sewing mac
either 9mm, MAXI or Frame,
You select a stitch pattern type,
the mode. Highlight the stitch
by clicking the button next to
g on its icon and then click
pattern in the list box by clickin
d when you want to insert a
the OK button. Use this comman
an existing stitch pattern
Creative Card stitch pattern into
in the work area.
rs the directory of the
DELETE CARD STITCH: Transfe
hine to the computer. You
Creative Card in the sewing mac
er 9mm, MAXI or Frame, by
select a stitch pattern type, eith
mode. Highlight the stitch pat
clicking the button next to the
its icon and then click the
tern in the list box by clicking on
confirming the deletion.
Delete button. A dialog box opens
the No button to cancel. The
Click the Yes button to delete or
select another stitch pattern to
dialog box closes and you can
want to quit the comnumd,
delete. When you are finished and
click the Close button.
command in the MACHINh
Now highlight the ALPHABETS
3 menu. A sub-menu drops down.
the MONOGRAM styles are ava
The LARGE SCRIPT and
ilable for use in either Frame
are the same as the alphabet
mode. Those two alphabet styles
d #1 that came with the
styles on the Creative Fantasy Car
available only in the 21mm size
Creative Fantasy unit. They are
for the Monogram.
for the Large Script and 26mm size
INFO: Do not try to sew either
of these two styles without
were not designed to be sewii
the Creative Fantasy unit. They
ing system. The results will
using the sewing machine’s feed
be disappointing.
EMORY button is
Look at the Toolbar. The SEND P-M
4 dimmed and not available for sen
to a P-Memory. The SEND P-MEM
ding Frame stitch patterns
ORY command in the
.
MACHINE menu is also dimmed
ting to Creative Cards:
There are two Toolbar buttons rela
CARD STITCH.
LOAD CARD STITCH and SEND
£RD

LOAD CARD STITCH Displays the directory of the

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the sewing machine. Select a

Creative Card that is currently in
by clicking the button next to
stitch type, 9mm, MAXI or Frame,
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patterns of a type
I Iu iuiiiiein the list box. Icons of all the stitch
a stitch pattern, high
are (lisplayed in another list box. To load
. A dialog box opens, dis
light its icon and click the OK button
this command only when
playing the status of the transfer. Use
n the work area is empty.
starling a new stitch pattern or whe
the Pfaff creative 7570.
This command is only available for
CAPO

SEND CARD STITCH —Sends the Frame stitch I)attem1

ative Card. The stitch
currently in the work area to the Cre
the last stitch in the
program is automatically placed after
box displaying the status of
appropriate mode category. A dialog
le the traiisfer takes place.
the transfer appears on the screen whi
the Pfaff creative 7570.
This command is only available for
atic Stitch field is not
Look at the Status Bar. The Autom
5 displayed. Automatic Stitches are onl
machine when the feeding system
y used by the sewing
is operational.
e line. The
work area is the area defined by the blu
me size is 80mm x 80mm
6Theactual sewing size of the Small Fra
me is 115mm x 120mm
(3-1/4 x 3-1/4j, and the Large Fra
htly smaller than the
(4-1/2” x 4-3/4”). The work area is slig
actual sewing size,
frame. To view your stitch pattern in the
nmnu,
select the 1:1 command from the FORMAT
Bar. The 16 color
To the left of the work area is the Color
7 choices are arranged in order from top
send the stitch pattern to the Creativ
to bottom. When you
e Card, the colors are trims
with the first color used
lated into numbers, starting at the top
when designing a stitch
in the stitch pattern. To change colors
pattern, click a color hutton.

plate and have the

In this exercise you will use a BMP tem
l fill in the outline using
prugrani set the stitches. Then you wil
the Fill-In B style.
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by clicking its button uti
Select the Large Frame work area
the black color is selected iw
1 the Status Bar. Make sure
the top of the Color Bar.
clicking on the black button on
from the DESIGN men ii
Load the template by selecting
2 LOAD BMP FILE. In the Open
file name FRAME aiid click the
File dialog box, highlight the
OK button.
AUTO TRACE. A dialog bu\
Select from the TOOLS menu,
3 opens. displaying the line width
BMP has narrow lines that do
default of 4 pixels. This
not exceed the 4 pixel width.
e.
the width and start the auto tra:
Click the OK button to accept
d using dots called pixels. Thu
INFO: A BMP graphic is displaye
means that the program looks at
default width is 4 pixels. This
th of all the lines. Any lines 4
or
your BMP to determine the wid gram wil l
a line and the pro
less pixels wide will be treated as
s or more pixels wide will he
set stitches on the line. Any line
5
m will set stitches around the
treated as an area and the progra
has wide lines, increase the
shape. When you use a BMP that
lines and not as areas.
Line Width so they are treated as
AUTO TRACE command,
If, after setting stitches using the
d into areas, it is best to start
some of the lines have been change
Choose from the EDIT menu.
again using a larger pixel number.
E button on the Toolbar.
SELECT ALL, then click the DELET
TO TRACE and enter a target
Select from the TOOLS menu, AU
number in the box.
stitch pattern is
When the auto trace is complete, the
4 displayed with all stitch points
mouse button or Esc key to cancel
highlighted. Click the right
the highlighting.
TCH LENGTH or click its
Select from the TOOLS menu, STI
5 button on the Toolbar. In the dialog
Enter. The stitch points set by
box, type 3 and press
the program were not evenly
H command, the stitch points
spaced; using the STITCH LENGT
h points more closely
are placed niore evenly. Placing stitc
roidery prettier.
together will make the final emb
, and after each area is filled
TIP: Save your stitch pattern now
lbar. By saving the stitch
in. Use the SAVE button on the Too
is not filled in to your liking
pattern as you go along, if an area
do not have to start from the
or you forget to change a color, you
beginning again.
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from the TOOLS menu, FILL-IN STITCH or click
B butto n. Chan ge the
Iectn on the Toolbar. Click the Fill-In
6Sehutto
arrow
stitch density by pointing to the field and, when the
highlight it.
changes into an I-beam, drag it across the field to
Stitch
Type 0.2 in the field. Leave the check in the Structure
box to keep it active. Click the OK button.
within the
INFO: Both Fill-In styles add intermediate stitches
prevent the
satin stitch area. These intermediate stitch points
eling effect.
stitches from becoming too long, avoiding the tunn
the sewi ng mach ine
These intermediate stitches also keep
hes. See the
from slowing its speed when sewing long stitc
IMPORTANT note on page 87 for more details.
th of
Fill-In A adds intermediate stitches at a maximum leng
10.8mm in an even grid-like manner.
th of
Fill-In B adds intermediate stitches at a maximum leng
these inter med i
4mm. The Structure Stitch defines the look of
activ e, inch
ate stitches. The default is having Structure Stitch
Whe n it is activ e, the inter mediate
cated by a check in the box.
when it is inact ive, the
stitches echo the outline of the area;
like man ner.
intermediate stitches are placed in an even grid-
TIP: When satin stitching areas of a stitch pattern
that will be
of 0.2
sewn using the Creative Fantasy unit, a stitch density
g on the type of fabri c arid
gives excellent results. Dependin
g a dens ity rang e
weight of thread used, fill in the areas usin
from 0.2 to 0.3.
colors
Next you will fill in the areas with satin stitches and
7 according to the diagram in ILL. #26. The next steps
the color key for the order aiid placement of the colo
follow
rs. Do not
inten ded to be
fill in the areas marked with an x; they are not
satin stitched.
of the areas
TIP: You can change the angle of the fill-in for any
n inste ad of the Accept
by clicking the Change Options butto
button in the Fill-In dialog box.
se.
Point inside the stem area labeled G and click the mou
8 The Fill-In dialog box opens; click the Accept Stitches
button. The fill-in is still highlighted; change the colo
r to green
r bar. Canc el the
by clicking the green button on the Colo
highlighting by clicking the right mouse button.
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nu, FILL-IN STITCH again.
Select from the TOOLS me lnsi(le the
not ma ke any cha nges. Click the OK button. Point
Do box.
k the mouse. In the dialog
leaf area labeled C and clic clic kin g the
the color to green by
accept the stitches. Change .
. Cancel the highlighting
green button on the Color Bar
G -Green
R -Red
Y -Y&low
RB -Royal Blue
B -Black
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1LL. #26
h
red. Select the FILL-IN STITC
Next, fill in the flower with in
9 command. Do not make any
the dialog box. Point to the
changes. Click the OK
petal to the left of the lower
log box
but

,
cen
ton

accept
ter
mouse. In the dia
petal, labeled R, and click the g the red but ton
or to red by clickin
the stitches. Change the col ing pet als
highlighting. The remain
on the Color Bar. Cancel the .
counter-clockwise direction
will be filled in following a
command again. Click the OK
Select the FILL-IN STITCH the
t empty petal to the right of
button. Point inside the nex , acc ept the
use. In the dialog box
filled petal and click the mo ton on
red by clicking the red but
stitches. Change the color to
hlighting.
the Color Bar. Cancel the hig
e to complete the flower in
Follow the above proce(lur ter
er to fill the petals in a coun
red satin stitching. Rememb
clockwise direction.
ide sections of the butterfly
Next, fill in the small ins
0
. Select the FILL-IN STITCh!
1 wings. labeled Y, with yellow
command. Do not make any
changes. Click the OK button
on the
in the
wing
of the smaller sections
dialog box. Point inside one
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stitches.
I ii e:k the mouse. In the dialog box, accept the
w button on the
Iiaiigu the color to yellow by clicking the yello
I r Bar. Cancel the highlighting.
. Click the OK
Select the FILL-IN STITCH command again
wing and click the
hut ton. Point inside the section on the other
flh( )USO. In the dialog box, acce
pt the stitches. Change the color
in yellow by clicking the yellow butto
n on the Color Bar. Cancel
the highlighting.
butterfly
Next, fill in the large outside sections of the
11 wings, labeled RB, with royal blue. Select the
STITCH command. Do not make any changes.
FILL-IN
Click the OK
section on the
button in the dialog box. Point inside the large
box, acce pt the stitches.
wing and click the mouse. In the dialog
n
Change the color to blue by clicking the blue butto
no the Color Bar. Cancel the highlighting.
k the OK
Select the FiLL-IN STITCH command again. Clic
othe r wing and click the
button. Point inside the section on the
Chan ge the color
mouse. In the dialog box, accept the stitches.
r Bar. Canc el the
in blue by clicking the blue button on the Colo
highlighting.
Lastly, fill in the l)OdV, antenna and curhcues,
labeled B.
12 with black. Select the FILL-IN STIT
make any changes. Click the OK button in the dialo
CH com man
g
d. Do not
box, Point
g box, accept
inside the body and click the mouse. In the dialo
the black
the stitches. Change the color to black by clicking
hutton on the Color Bar. Cancel the
high light ing.
M IN button.
Enlarge the work area by clicking on the ZOO
position the
TiP: Zooming in on our design allows von to
arrow pointer in the center of smal
l areas. This eliminates the
e or on a stitch point.
ja ssibility of clicking in the wrong spac
the OK but
Select the FILL-IN STITCH command again. Click
mou se. In the
ton. Point inside the V—shaped antenna and click the
black by click—
(hialug box, accept the stitches. Change the color to
ig the black button on the Colo
r Bar. Cancel the highlighting.
ining
Continue in the above manner, filling in all the rema
when nece ssary.
curl idles, scroll the window to view the secti on

Send the stitch pattern to the Creative Card. Insert a

13 :ri i ye Card into the slot. Select from the MACHIN
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click its button on the Toolbar.
menu, SEND CARD STITCH or
the transfer progress. The stitch
A dialog box opens, displaying
ative Card after the last stitch in
pattern will be added to the Cre
the stitch pattern, press the
the appropriate category. To sew
e. Select the type of stitch
Card key on the sewing machin
ing key, #1 for Embroidery
pattern by pressing the correspond
icon of the stitch pattern,
Patterns. Scroll until you see the
.
then press the key below the icon
sewing your stitch
Following the next exercise before
process. The exercise explains
pattern will simplify the sewing
an easy way to sew the stitch
the color nunibering system and
pattern to achieve great results.

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Mufti-Colored Frame Stitch Pattern
numbering system used by
This exercise explains the color
to identify the colors you
the program and sewing machine
used in the stitch pattern.
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ern from Exercise #28
You should still have the stitch patt
1 in the work area. Also, select the
sewing machine. Press key #7, belo
stitch pattern at the
w the rotate 900 icon, SO the
sewing machine display
position of the stitch pattern in the
matches the computer screen.
The stitch pattern has five colors.
The computer screen
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2 shows these colors as black, red,
The sewing machine can only iden
green, blue and yellow.
tify a color by a number.
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the Creative Card, the pro
When the stitch pattern is sent to
Only colors used in a stitch
gram gives each color a number.
pattern are given numbers; colors
are ignored by the program. The
not used in the stitch pattern
number is based on the colors
of the
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position on the Color
Bar. All numbering starts at the top
Color Bar and continues down to
unused colors. The sew
the bottom,

ing path or the order

skip
in which
pin

effect on the numbering.

g all
you I
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Shining at the top of the Color Bar, color I in

the stitch
color 4 is green
pit1inii is black, color 2 is blue, color 3 is red,
aiid color 5 is yellow.
s the stitch
1 ouk at the sewing machine display. It show that
3 pattern can be sewn in colors 1-5. Pres
changt sewing mode icon, twice. It shows colo
s key
r
#8,
1
belo
and
w the
its
2 and its sewing
sewing path. Press key #8 again. It shows color
all the colors
j)ath. Keep pressing the key and scrolling through
until you are back at the first screen, colo rs 1-5.
fill in
When you use the AUTO TRACE command and
4 sections of your stitch pattern, the resulting patte
have many thread color changes. The stitch patte
rn will
rn in the
ges of threa d color.
previous exercise has more than 12 chan
-in areas are
These numerous changes occur because the filled
auto trace.
inserted here and there along the sewing path of the
with the
The easiest way to sew this type of stitch pattern
r, usin g key #8 to scroll
best results is to sew it color by colo
threa ds only the same
through each color. Then you will change
ds can be
number of times as there are colors. The trailing threa
trimmed between the sewing of each color.
be
When using this sew-by-color method, you may
s for each colo r,
required to start the machine several time
ned. Each color
depending on how the stitch pattern was desig
may have several parts that make up each section; the
flower

ons.
from the previous exercise is made up of 8 red secti
parts as indiv idual
The sewing machine recognizes these
auto mati cally stop at
iieces of the entire color section and will
next part
the end of each part. Press the foot control to sew the
to scroll
of the color. When one color is finished, press key #8
to the next color.
TIP: The best results can be obtained by sewing
the auto trace
r number
outline last. This can be done by skipping that colo
sewn.
and returning to it when all the other colors have been
If you make the auto trace outline a color not used
in the rest of
e for a well -defined
the design, it can he sewn over itself twic
STIT CH
outline. When using this method, be sure to use the
LlN(;Ti1 command so the stitching is nice and even
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rs in your StiI(:h
This exercise shows how to change the colo
This exercise uses a
pattern and the background of the window.
stitch file that came with the program.
Select from the FILE menu, OPEN (Ctrl+O) or
click its but
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1 ton on the Toolbar. In the Open File dialog
the file name FRAME.PCS and click the OK
box, highlight
button. All Frame
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inode stitch patterns have the extension PCS
se button
Cancel the highlighting by clicking the right mou
2 or pressing Esc. This stitch pattern was not
AUTO TRACE command. Stitches were set alon
creat
g the
ed using the
temp late
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not have the out
and filled in as the stitch progressed. It does
line stitch that would result from an auto
chosen because of their position on the Colo
trace
r
. The colors were
Bar and not for
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the screen. This
the final visual look of the stitch pattern on
stitch will sew in the following order: color 1, 2,
then ends with color I again, for a total of six colo
3, 4, 5, and
r changes.
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hes to
To change an entire group of a single color of stitc
3 another, double click the button that matches
the stitches. Double click the dull green (flow
the color of
er color) button.
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ed into 16 colors.
A dialog box opens. It contains a square divid
Click on the red square; a highlight appe ars
Click the OK button. The screen is redrawn with
arou nd the square.
the new color
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in place.
TIP: This method will change all the stitch poin
color to another color. When you want to mak e
ts of a single
colo r changes
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you need to highlight
that do not include an entire color section,
all the stitches in the section you want to change, then
color button. Only the stitches that were highlight
click a
ed will change
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be redrawn,
color and only that section of the stitch pattern will
window.
You can also change the background color of the
4 Point to the small grey area just below the
Color Bar and double click. The dialog box open
last butto n on the
s. Clic the
k
n. Change
turquoise color hutton and then click the OK butto
le click ing on the back
the background hack to white by doub
ting whit e in
ground at the bottom of the Color Bar and selec
the dialog box. I
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In this exercise you will design a square border using a built-in

slik:h program and manipulating it to form a square border. Use
IlL. #27 as a guide in positioning each copy of the stitch pattern.

ILL #27

Select from the MACHINE menu, OPEN STITCI I PROCRAM

1 (FU) or click its button on the Toolbar. In the box, type 188
an(l press Enter. The work area changes to the MAX! size and
displays the stitch program. Do not cancel the highlighting.
Select from the TOOLS menu, NEW PATTERN SIZE or click
2 its button on the Toolbar. In the Length field, type 90. Click
I he Proportional box to place a check and activate the lunction.
Ii:k 11w OK button.
Change to the Large Frame mode by clicking the button on
3 the loolbar. Change the color of the stitch pattern to black by
I )I1I)Ie (:licking on the button that matches the stitch color.
In the dialog box, click the black box and then the C)K button.
1 )ecrease the length of the stitches in the pattern by selecting
4
mu
huni the TOOLS menu. STITCH LENGTFI or clicking its but
iii the luolbar. In the box type. 3 and press Enter.
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The stitch pattern should still be highlighted; if not, select
5 from the EDIT menu, SELECT ALL (Ctrl+M). Copy the stitch
pattern to the Clipboard by selecting from the EDIT menu,
COPY (Ctrl+C).
from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click its button on
the Toolbar.
6Selec t Center the stitch pattern lengthwise in the work
area, keeping the bottom of the stitch pattern touching the
bottom of the work area.
Cancel the highlighting by pressing the End key. This
7 positions the single highlight at the last stitch point.
Paste the copr of the stitch pattern by selecting from the
8 EDIT menu, PASTE (CtrI+V).
Select from the TOOLS menu, ROTATE or click its button
9 on the Toolbar. Press the left arrow key ( : ) until the
Angle field shows 900. Press Enter to fix the position.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click its button
0
1 on the Toolbar. Move the stitch copy to the right side of
the work area. Position the stitch copy so the edge of one scroll
touches the scroll of the previous stitch pattern, See ILL. #27.
Cancel the highlighting by pressing the End key.
Paste another copy of the stitch pattern by selecting
.1 .1. from the EDIT menu, PASTE (Ctrl+V). Do not cancel
the highlighting.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MIRROR (F5) or click its
12 button on the Toolbar.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE. Move the stitch
13 copy to the left, so the edge of one scroll touches the
scroll of the previous stitch pattern without overlapping.
Do not cancel the highlighting.
To remove the long stitch in the last stitch copy, you will
1 4
flip the stitch order. Select from the TOOLS menu, FLIP
ORDER. The stitch pattern does not change position, only the
sewing path is re-numbered in reverse order. Cancel the
highlighting by pressing End.
Paste another copy of the stitch pattern by selecting
15 from the EDIT menu, PASTE (CtrI÷V). Do not cancel
the highlighting.
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S elect from the TOOLS menu, ROTATE or click its
1 button on the Toolbar. Press the right arrow key () until
the Angle field shows 2700. Press Enter to fix the position.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE. Move the stitch
17 copy until it is centered at the left side, completing the

sqmire border.
Select from the FILE menu, SAVE AS or click the SAVE
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1 button on the Toolbar. Name th es titch file BORDER1.
Do not use this file to save the next steps. Use the SAVE AS
command to save a new file named BORDER2. The file
IIORDER1 will later be pasted into the filled-in stitch pattern
for a continuous outline.
Next, using the stitch pattern file named BORDER2, fill in
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1 all the scrolls and curlicues. Be sure to click in the center
of each curlicue. In order to see the areas better, select from the
FORMAT menu, ZOOM IN or click its button on the Toolbar.
Select from the TOOLS menu, FILL-IN STITCH or click its button
on the Toolbar. In the dialog box, check Fill—In B, change the density
to 0.2 and the angle to 900. Click the OK button. First, fill in all the
curhcues on the corners; next, fill in all the curlicues on the outside
of the border, and finally, fill in all the remaining curlicues.
hange the color of the entire stitch to red. Double click
0
2 on the black I)utton on the Color Bar. In the dialog box,
click the red button and then click OK.
Update the BORDER2 stitch pattern file by selecting
21 from the FILE menu, SAVE.
Open the BORDERI stitch file. Select from the
22 FILE menu, OPEN or click its button on the Toolbar.
[lighlight the file, BORDERI and click the OK button.
l)o not cancel the highlighting.
Select from the El)IT menu, COPY (Ctrl+C) to copy the
23 stitch pattern to the Clipboard.
Open the BORDER2 stitch file. Select from the FILE
4
2 menu, OPEN or click its button on the Toolbar.
I lighligbt the file, BORDER2 and click the OK hutton,
uncel the highlighting by pressing the End key.
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Paste the stitch pattern from the Clipboard. Select Ironi
2 5 the EDIT menu, PASTE (Ctrl+V). Do not cancel the high
lighting.
Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click its button
26 011 the Toolbar. Center the outline stitch pattern over the
filled-in stitch pattern.
Change the color of the outline stitch pattern by double
7
2 clicking on its color button (black). In the dialog box.
click on a color button that has a lower position than the filled-
in section of the stitch pattern (a color below red on the Color
Bar, not the dialog box).
Send the stitch to the Creative Card by selecting from
28 the MACHINE menu, SEND CARD STITCH or click its
button on the Toolbar.
Sew the stitch pattern using the sew-by-color method us
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described in Exercise #29.

TUTORIAL CONCLUSION
This tutorial was designed to help you get started with
PCDESIGNERTM Software for Win dowsTM by showing you
how it works on actual stitch designs. The real fun begins now.
when on can practice what you’ve learned and use your
creativity to its fullest. Be bold! Experiment with all sorts
of stitch designs and combinations. The more you use the
program, the more your confidence will grow. Soon, you’ll be
concentrating on creating fabulous stitch designs rather thou
on which commands to use. Above all, use x’our new creative
freedom to its utmost and enjoy yourself and your sewing with
PCDESlGNERTM Software.

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FOR WINDOWS
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REFERENCE GUIDE
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This section of the Command Reference Guide lists all the
keyboard shortcuts arid all the mouse operations used for
selecting commands, functions and highlighting stitch
selections. When P-DESIGN and M-DESIGN operations differ,
the’ are stated separately.
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Shill+ Highlights a section in ascending order.

Shift+ Highlights a section in descending order.

Browses through the sewing path in

ascending order.
Browses through the sewing path in
descending order.
I Browses through the Color Bar in
ascending order.
4 Browses through the Color Bar in
descending order.
CTRL + ANY ARROW KEY PRESSED SWITCHES TO
SET STITCH COMMAND.
Ctrl+ Inserts a stitch and moves it right.
Press Enter to fix position.
Ctrl+ Inserts a stitch and moves it left.
Press Enter to fix position.
Ctrl+t Inserts a stitch and moves it up.
Press Enter to fix position.
Ctrl+ 4 Inserts a stitch and moves it down.
Press Enter to fix position.
CTRL + SHIFT + ANY ARROW KEY PRESSED SWITCHES TO
MOVE COMMAND.
Ctrl+Shift+ Moves a highlighted stitch right.
Press Enter to fix position.
Ctrl+Shift+ Moves a highlighted stitch left.
Press Enter to fix position.
Ctrl+Shift+t Moves a highlighted stitch up.
Press Enter to fix position.
Ctrl+Shift+ 4 Moves a highlighted stitch down.
Press Enter to fix position.
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ROTATE COMMAND
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1’ or : Rotates the stitch pattern or highlighted
section 1 clockwise. Press Enter 1(3 fIx
the position.
I or Rotates the stitch pattern or highlighted
section 10 counter-clockwise. Press Enter
to fix the position.

Ctrl+: LENGTH SHORTER

Ctrl+ .- LENGTH LONGER
Ctrl+ 4 WIDTH NARROWER
Ctrl+ 1 WIDTH WIDER

— Browses through the sequence in

ascending order.
Browses through the sequence in
descending order.
4 Pitch left moves the needle position left.
I Pitch right moves the needle position right.

Home Moves the cursor to beginning

of the stitch pattern or sequence.
End Moves cursor to the end of the
stitch pattern or sequence.
Delete Deletes the highlighted stitch, section or
pattern.
Esc Quits the current command, cancels the
highlighting and activates the SELECT
command.

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Fiiler Fixes or sets the position of a new, inserted,

rotated or moved stitch or section.

MOUSE OPERATION

SINGLE CLICK WITH LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

SET STITCH command: Clicking the left mouse button
inserts or fixes the position of a new or inserted stitch at the
coordinates shown on the Status Bar.
SELECT command: Clicking the left mouse button on a
stitch point highlights that stitch point. Previous highlighting is
canceled, The next command selected will be executed on the
highlighted stitch.
SINGLE CLICK WITH RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON
Quits the current command and activates the SELECT
command.
SHIFT + CLICK WITH LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
Shift+click with the left mouse button highlights all stitches,
in order, from the l)revious highlight to the stitch where you
shift+clicked. The next command selected will he executed on
this highlighted section.
MOVING MOUSE WITH LEFT BUTTON PRESSED
MOVE command: Moves the highlighted stitch or section as
you drag. Releasing the button fixes the position.
SELECT command: Moving the mouse with the left button
pressed highlights a stitch section, starting at the current or
first highlighted stitch, in order, until the button is released.
Moving the mouse right highlights a section in ascending order.
Moving the mouse left highlights a section in descending order.
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SET STITCH command: Moving the mouse with the CtrI key
pressed inserts and moves a stitch. Click the left mouse button
to fix the position.
CTRL + SHIFT + MOVING MOUSE
MOVE command: Moving the mouse with the Ctrl+Shift keys
pressed moves a highlighted stitch or section, Releasing the
button fixes the position.
COLOR BAR
A single click with the left mouse button on a color button
colors [he highlighted stitches.
A double click with the left mouse button on a color button
changes an existing color in the stitch pattern.
A double click on the background of the Color Bar Window
changes the background color of the work area.

SINGLE CLICK WITH LEFT MOUSE BUTTON

Clicking the left mouse button on a stitch pattern moves the
cursor to that position. The previous highlighting is canceled.
The next command selected will be executed on the highlighted
stitch program.
SINGLE CLICK WITH RIGHT MOUSE BUTTON
Clicking the right mouse button cancels a highlighted section
of two or more stitch patterns. The cursor moves to the last
pattern in the highlighted section.
SHIFT + CLICK WITH LEFT MOUSE BUTTON
Shift+click with the left mouse button highlights all stitch
programs from the previous highlight to the stitch program
where von shift+clicked. The next command selected will be
executed on this highlighted section of the sequence.

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NIOVENG THE MOUSE WITH THE LEFT BUTTON PRESSED

Moving the mouse with the left button pressed highlights a
sequence section, starting at the current or first highlighted
stitch program, in order, until the button is released.
Moving the mouse right highlights a section in ascending order.
Moving the mouse left highlights a section in descending order
CTRL +MOVING MOUSE WITH LEFT BUTTON PRESSED
Moving the mouse up (away from yourself) with Ctrl pressed
increases the width of the stitch pattern at the cursor position.
Moving the mouse down (towards yourself) with Ctrl pressed
decreases the width of the stitch pattern at the cursor position.
Moving the mouse to the right increases the length of the
stitch pattern at the cursor position.
Moving the mouse to the left decreases the length of the stitch
pattern at the cursor position.
INFO: When moving the mouse, only one direction is followed
at a time. Width and length cannot be changed at the same time.
It also changes the needle position of a stitch with variable needle
positions. Mouse movements are restricted to up and down
when changing needle position.

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ILL. #28

This section of the Command Reference Guide describes all

P-DESIGN Toolbar options, their purposes and procedures and
will note any dialog boxes. The Toolbar, shown above, is locat
ed just below the menu. It contains the most frequently used
commands or tools for designing a stitch pattern. These com
mands are also located in the menu. Click on a button to quick
ly choose a command. When PCDESIGNERTM Software for
WindowsTM opens, the Toolbar is displayed. You can hide the
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Toolbar by selecting from the EDIT menu, TOOLBAR. To

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display the Toolbar again, re-select the TOOLBAR comIIiaI](l.

OPEN — Opens an existing stitch pattern file. Click the

button and the Open File dialog box opens. Select the file in the
File Name field and click the OK button. If you do not see the
file listed, click another drive, director’ or folder. Only use this
command when starting a new stitch pattern and the work area
is empty. To add a file into an existing stitch pattern, USC the
INSERT FILE command.

Ii1 SAVE — Updates the current stitch pattern in the work

area. If the current stitch pattern was not previously saved. the
Save File dialog box opens. Type a name for the file in the 1”ile
Name field. Use up to eight letters and numbers and no punctu
ation. The extension will be added automatically.

PRINT — Prints a paper copy of the current stitch

pattern in the work area. Only print when you can see all the
parameters of the work area or you may print only a partial
stitch design. To print in actual sewing size, choose the
1:1 command from the FORMAT menu before printing.

UNDO — Reverses the last action or command.

“ LOAD P-MEMORY — Transfers a P-Memory from the

sewing machine. Click the button and the P-Memory Directory
from the sewing machine is displayed. Select a memory and
click the OK button. The memory is transferred to the work
area. Only use this command when starting a new stitch pattern
and the work area is empty. To insert a P-Memory into an exist
ing stitch pattern, use the INSERT P-MEMORY command froimi
the MACHINE menu.

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—> SEND P-MEMORY

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F’ — Transfers the current stitch pattern
ii the work area to the sewing machine. Click the button an(1
11w P—Memory Director’ from the sewing machine is displayed.
Select a memory slot for storage and click the OK button.
Manually select the memory at the sewing machine.

LARD

LOAD CARD STITCH — Transfers a Frame stitch pattern

from the Creative Card currently in the sewing machine.
Click the button and the Creative Card Directory is displayed.
Select a type by clicking the button next to 9mm, MAXI or
Frame. Select a stitch pattern by highlighting its icon and click
the OK button. The stitch pattern is transferred to the work
area. Only use this command when starting a new stitch pattern
and the work area is empty. To insert a Creative Card stitch
into an existing stitch pattern, use the INSERT CARD STiTCH
command from the MAC 1-lINE men u -

LARD

SEND CARD STITCH — Transfers the curi-ent stitch

pattern in the work area to the Creative Card currently in the
sewing machine. Click the button and the stitch patterli auto
matically is sent to the proper type category and placed after
the last stitch in that category. Manually select the Creative
Card and stitch pattern at the sewing machine.

— OPEN STITCH PROGRAM Loads a built-in stitch

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program from the sewing machine. Click the button and a

dialog box opens. Type the stitch program nulnl)el- and I)f(SS
Enter. The stitch program is transferred to the work area. Only
use this command when starting a new stitch pattern and the
work area is empty. To insert a stitch program into an existing
stitch pattern, use the INSERT STITCI-l PROGRAM command
from the MACHINE menu.
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DELETE — Deletes a highlighted stitch or section of 11w

stitch pattern. Th highlight a stitch or section, see the Si’] 1( ‘l
tool button.

SET STITCH —Inserts or adds a stitch after the high

lighted stitch or section. Drag the new stitch into position and
release the left mouse button to fix the position. To highlight a
stitch or section, see the SELECT tool button.

MOVE — Moves the highlighted stitch or section.

Drag the stitch or section to the new location and release the
left mouse button to fix the position. When moving a sectu)l1,
only the box surrounding it can be moved. To highlight a slit
or section, see the SELECT tool button.

j-1 SELECT — Selects or highlights an individual stitch ni

section in your stitch pattern. To highlight a single stitch, click
the SELECT button. move the arrow pointer to the stitch and
click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, click the
SELECT button, click the left mouse button on the first stitch oF
the section, move the arrow pointer to the last stitch of the
section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

ROTATE —Rotates the stitch pattern or highlighted

section any degree from 10 to 3600. Rotate the stitch pattern or

section by holding down the left mouse button and moving the
mouse in a circle. Drag clockwise to rotate from O to 360° and
counter-clockwise to rotate from 360° to 0°. Release the mouse
button to fix the position. The arrow keys can be used instead
of dragging the mouse.

FE? LENGTH MIRROR — Rotates or flips the stitch pattern

front to back in the work area. If a section of the stitch pattern is
highlighted, it will only rotate the highlighted section.
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Ii1 MIRROR — Mirrors or flips the stitch pattern top to

bottom in the work area. In actual sewing, the stitch pattern is
mirrored left to right. If a section of the stitch pattern is high
lighted, it will only mirror the highlighted section,

[I NEW PATTERN SIZE — Changes the overall size of the

current stitch pattern or highlighted section to different dimen
sions. Click the button and a dialog box opens. Type the changes
in the Width and Length fields. To change the size proportional
ly, put a check in the box. Click the OK button and the stitch
pattern or section in the new dimensions replaces the original.

FILL-IN STITCH — Fills in a section of a stitch pattern

with satin stitches. Click the button and a dialog box opens.
Fill-In A is the default selection. You can choose a Base Stitch or
Center Line and change the density. You cannot change the
angle. Click the OK button and the box closes. Define the area to
be filled in by marking two lines. Define the first line by clicking
the left mouse button on the first stitch of the line, move the
arrow pointer to the last stitch of the line and press Shift+ the left
mouse button. The solid line changes to a dotted line, indicating
it is selected. Press Enter. Define the second line in the same
manner and press Enter. The program determines the fill-in and
displays it. This style is recommended for 9mm and Maxi stitch
patterns since it gives the designer more “artistic control” over
the final look and stitching of the satin stitch area.
Change the mode to Fill-In B by clicking the button preced
ing it in the Fill-In dialog box. You can change the density and
angle of the fill-in. You can also choose to have the intermedi
ate stitch points echo the fill-in area by choosing Structure
Stitch. Click the OK button and the box closes. Move the arrow
pointer to a closed area in your stitch pattern and click the left
mouse button. The program calculates the fill in needed for the
area. With this mode, the straight stitch outline of the area is
retained and the satin stitching may sew in a reverse direction.
This mode is recommended for Frame stitch patterns and
Auto Trace stitch patterns.
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STITCH LENGTH —Limits the stitch length and 11w (us
tance between stitches. After you set your stitches, click the hut
ton and a dialog box opens. Type the stitch length, in millinielurs.
in the box and press Enter. The number must be between 1.0 uul
6.0 millimeters. The program inserts the necessary stitches into
the entire stitch patteri to correspond with the length SCloCt((l.
Use this command on the resulting stitch pattern of the AUTo
TRACE command to give a smooth look to the stitching.

ZOOM OUT — Reduces the current work area size by half.

ZOOM IN — Doubles the current work area size. ft

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I Creative:
j Stitch No:
7570 AngIe: 00
Length(mml.
F Mode
9mm C small fiame
FCoordjnates
x: 50 y: 40
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jActual No: Widthlmm]: L MAXI 0 large frame Automatic Stitch

ILL. #29 I
The Status Bar, shown above, is located at the bottom of the
screen below the work area. It displays information about the
commands and the stitch pattern.
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Creative displays the Pfaff creative model sewing niachine
selected. lb select a sewing machine, use the CONFiGURATION
command in the MACHINE menu. In the dialog box, click the
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button next to the model you will be using with the program.
If you change the sewing machine model after using the program,
the P and M-Memory Directory will differ from the directory in
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the computer. Use the SYNC. MACHINE command from the
MACHINE menu to signal the computer to update directory files
during the next transfer.
Angle displays the degrees the stitch pattern or highlighted
section is being rotated. This field only appears while the
command is active.
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Stitch No displays the total amount of stitches in the stitch pat

Wili. The Pfaff creative 7570 and 7550 will store up to 8,000 stitch
)uints in a single MAXI P-Memory and tip to 999 in a single 9mm
1
I-Mernory. The Pfaff creative 1475 CD has varying maximum
amounts of memory. Early 1475 CD models will store up to 999 stitch
points in a single memory. The memory of these early models can he
upgraded by having a new chip installed on the main board. See your
local authorized Pfaff dealer for additional information.
Actual No displays the numerical position of the highlighted
stitch in the stitch pattern. The numerical position refers to the
position of the stitch in the sewing path. This is the stitch that
the next command will be executed upon. When a section of the
stitch pattern is highlighted, the Actual No refers to the last
stitch selected for the section. Highlighting a section in ascend
ing order will make the highest stitch number the Actual No.
Highlighting a section in descending order will make the lowest
stitch number the Actual No.
Length (mm) displays the overall length of the stitch pattern
in millimeters.
Width (mm) displays the overall width of the stitch pattern in
millimeters.
Mode shows the current size of the work area, 9mm, MAXI.
Small Frame or Large Frame. To change the work area size, click
the button for the size you want.
Coordinates displays the position of the highlighted stitch or
section on an invisible grid. This grid and the coordinates relate to
the Creative Designer graph paper. The X coordinates represent the
length or ‘U numbers and the Y coordinates represent the width or
‘B’ numbers. Six numbers in either direction equal 1mm of actual
sewing. When a section of the stitch pattern is highlighted, the
coordinates refer to the last stitch selected for the section.
Highlighting a section in ascending order shows the coordinates
of the highest stitch number. Highlighting a section in descending
order shows the coordinates of the lowest stitch number.
Automatic Stitch shows whether the Automatic Stitch
function is On or Off. The total amount of Automatic Stitches is
shown following the function name. When this function is active.
von are able to see the intermediate stitches the program plots,
when necessary, for the sewing machine to be able to sew the stitch
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pattern you design. The sewing machine has stitch length awl
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width limitations. When you make stitch points that exceed tlwse
limitations, the program inserts intermediate stitches. In the
Automatic Stitch On mode, the box will show an X and the pm-
gram inserts the necessary stitches. These stitches are shown as
blue circles and cammt be selected, nor can commands be exe(:II
t

ed on these stitches. They are also not includ ed in the Stitch No

total. Add the Automatic Stitch number to the Stitch No to find
the total amount of stitch points in your stitch pattern.
In the Automatic Stitch Off mode, the program keeps these
stitches hidden. It will, however, add the stitches when you
send the stitch pattern to the sewing machine.
The program defaults to Automatic Stitch Off when you
open the program. Click the box to place an X there and turn
the function On; click again to remove the X and turn it Off.
INFO: When designing in either Frame mode, the Automatic
Stitch field will be hidden. Automatic Stitches are not neces
sary when embroidering with the Creative Fantasy unit.

MENU COMMANOS
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This section of the Command Reference Guide will describe
all menu options, their purposes and procedures and will note
any dialog boxes. Throughout this reference section, all text and
keys to be typed from the keyboard are written in bold type.
Menu selections are written in CAP1TALS, optional shortcut
keys will be stated following standard command selections in
bold type in (parenthesis). When an arrow ( ) key is indicat
ed, it will be shown with the same symbol that appears on the
key. For more detailed instructions, refer to the Index to find
each command in the tutorial.
The format is as follows:
The Menu Bar names are listed first (s).
All menu conmands follow
All sub-menus follow (A)
(k). I
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lur example, when working in P-DESIGN, you will see

this sequence:

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(ise this guide, along with the F-lelp files, to find additional
inlormation. To view the Help files:
1. Click on HELP in the menu bar.
2. Click on HELP in the open HELP menu.
:1. To close the Help files, select from the PILE menu, EXIT.

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ew Ctrl+N
Qpen... Ctrl+O
Save Ctrl+S
Save As...
Insert File...
Remarks...
Print... Ctrl+P
Page Setup...
M-iesign Ctrl+D
Exit Alt+F4

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ILL. #30

Purpose: This menu contains commands for creating new

it(:1 )att eros in 9mm, 60mm and Frame size ranges, storing
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and retrieving stitch patterns, printing, making notes regaritt

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the stitch pattern, and switching to M-DESIGN.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on FILE and the nteiiti
opens. From this menu you can choose a command. To close
the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside the
menu and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Starts a new design.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, NEW (Ctrl+N) or click its
button on the Toolbar. If there is an unsaved stitch pattern in the
work area, the program prompts you to save it before continuing.
Click the Yes button to save before continuing or No to delete the
stitch pattern in the work area and start a new design or Cancel to
abort the NEW command. The title bar shows NEW.PCD when you
have a 9mm work area, NEW.PCQ ftw a MAXI work area or
NEW.PCS for either Frame work area. To switch work areas, click
the appropriate button iii the Mode field on the Status Bar.

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Purpose: Opens an existing stitch pattern file and places it
into an empty work area.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, OPEN (Ctrl+O) or click
its button on the Toolbar. The Open File dialog box opens. In the
File Name field, highlight the file name. Click the OK button.
Use this command when starting a new design. If the work area
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is occupied, a dialog box opoflS, asking if you want to save the
stitch. Click the Yes button to open the Save File dialog box or
the No button to continue without saving or Cancel to abort the
command. To insert a stitch pattern file into a stitch pattern
already in the work area, use the INSERT FILE command.
Dialog Box Options:
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File Name: Type the name and extension of the file you want
to open and click OK. The box closes and the stitch file is (hs
played in the work area.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the File
Name list. Selecting All Patterns *.pC? lists all stitch pattern

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hles, 9mm *,PCD lists 9mm stitch files, MAXI *PCQ lists Maxi
stitch tiles, Frame Patterns *PCS lists Frame stitch files and All
Files ** lists all files in the PCDWIN directory.
1)irectories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.

Purpose: Updates the current stitch pattern in the work area

with the same name, location and extension you previously
selected in the Save File dialog box.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, SAVE (Ctrl+S) or
click its button on the Toolbar. The file previously saved is
updated. If the stitch pattern has not been previously saved,
this command is dimmed and not an option. Use the SAVE AS
command instead. See SAVE AS for additional information.

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Purpose: Opens the Save File dialog box so you can save the
current stitch pattern.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, SAVE AS. The
Save File dialog box opens. Type the name of the file in the
File Name field. You can use up to eight characters or numbers.
Do not use any punctuation or spaces. The extension will be
added automatically. Click the OK button.
Dialog Box Options:
File Name: Type a name for the file. The extension is added by
the program according to the mode selected in the Status Bar.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the
File Name list. Selecting All Patterns *.pC? lists all stitch
pattern files, 9mm *PCD lists 9mm stitch files, MAXI *PCQ
lists Maxi stitch files, Frame Patterns *PCs lists Frame stitch
tiles and All Files *•* lists all files in the PCD_WIN directory.
Selecting a type of file does not change the extension of the
stitch in the File Name field. It only lists that type of file.
You can use this list for reference when naming the file.
For example, you ca give the file a consecutive number in a
series of stitch pattern files of flowers.
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Directories: Select the directory where you want to save the lih’.
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Drives: Select the drive where you want to save the file.

Purpose: Inserts a saved stitch file into the stitch pattern in

the work area at the selected or highlighted position.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, INSERT FILE.
The Open File dialog box opens. ln the File Name field, high
light the file name. Click the OK button. The selected stitch file
is inserted after the highlighted stitch, If a section of the stitch
pattern is highlighted, it replaces the highlighted section.
See the SELECT command for instructions on highlighting
stitches and sections.
Dialog Box Options:
File Name: Type the name anti extension of the file you want
to insert or highlight the file in the file list box and click OK.
The box closes and the stitch file is inserted at the highlight.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the File
Name field. Selecting All Patterns * .PC? lists all stitch pattern
files, 9mm *PCD lists 9mm stitch files, MAXI *PCQ lists Ma\i
stitch files, Frame Patterns *PCS lists Frame stitch files and All
Files lists all files in the PCDWIN directory.
Directories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.
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Purpose: Inserts a remark or note regarding the stitch file.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, REMARKS. A dialog
box opens. Type a note using up to 200 characters and punctua
tion. Click the OK button. Clicking the Cancel button aborts the
command. You must save the stitch file in order to save the
remarks along with the file. The program will prompt you to save
before you can open or load another stitch program or exit the
program.

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Purpose: Prints a paper copy of the cum’nt stitch pattern in

he work area. If you have a color printer, the colors you tvil) 1w
aide to print are determined by your printer driver.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, PRINT (Ctrl+P) or
ilick its button on the Toolbar. ‘rho Print dialog 1)oX opens.
See PAGE SETUP for additional information. OnIs print when
on can see all the parameters of the work area or you may print
only ii partial stitch design.
iNFO: It is best to first selwt the command. 1:1 from the FORMVI’
menu to display the stitch pattern in actual sewing
size. Then the
stitch pattern is displayed in actual sewing size. the printout will
also be in actual size. Frame stitch patterns will also print the
work area and frame positions in relationship to the stitch
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tern. This wifi aid in positioning your fabric in (lie frame.

Purpose: Opens the Print Setup dialog box where 50U can
select options specific to your printer.
Procedure: Select froni the FILE menu. PAGE SEfl IR ‘rift’
Print Setup dialog box opens. Select your options and click
the OK button.
Dialog Box Options:
Printen Select a default printer or specific printer b)
clicking the button.
Orientation: Pc-DESIGNER” always prints in landscape
orientation regardless of the dialog box selection.
Paper Select the size paper you are using.
Options: Opens another dialog box for additional settings
ti,r your specific printer.

Purpose: Switches to the M-DESIGN section of the program

% on can design stitch sequences.
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Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, M-DESIGN (Cirki)),
The P-DESIGN section closes and the M-DESIGN section
opens.
if von
If the work area is occupied, a dialog box opens, asking
want to save the current stitch pattern . Click the Yes button tu
button to contin ue
open the Save File dialog box or the No
without saving or Cancel to abort the command.

Purpose: Exits the program.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, EXIT (Alt÷F4).
WindowsTM Program
The program closes and returns you to the
ask
Manager. If the work area is occupied. a dialog box opens,
Yes
ing if you want to save the current stitch pattern. Click the
to exit
button to open the Save File dialog box or the No button
without saving or Cancel to abort the comma nd.

Undo CtrI+Z
SelectAll CtrI+M
Cut CtrI+X
Copy CtrI+C
Paste CtrI+V
1 Status Bar
‘TooIbar
ILL. #31

a Purpose: This menu contains common editing commands.

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You can have the Toolbar and Status Bar displayed or hidden
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on EDIT and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left mouse button.

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Purpose: Reverses the last action or command.

Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, UNDO (Ctrl+Z)
tin itiediately after performing an unwanted action. The last
I(tiun is reversed and the stitch pattern reverts to the version
we executing the unwanted action. This can only be selected
an :e for any action. If the UNDO command is unavailable, it
will he dimmed in the menu and Toolbar.

Purpose: Selects all the stitch points of the stitch pattern.

Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, SELECT ALL
(Ctrl+M). All the stitch points are highlighted. The next
(ummand selected will be executed on the entire stitch pattern.
In cancel the highlighting, click the right mouse button or press
Esc. This will leave oniy the stitch point that was highlighted
prior to selecting the command highlighted.

Purpose: Removes the highlighted stitch, section or entire

stitch pattern and pastes it to the Clipboard.
Procedure: Highlight a stitch or section of the stitch Pattern
Select from the EDIT menu, CUT (Ctrl+X). The highlighted
stitch or section is removed from the work area. This command
pastes the cut section to the Clipboard. The cut section remains
on the Clipboard until you CUT or COPY something else.
While it is on the Clipboard, you can use the PASTE command
to paste it into another section of the stitch pattern. See the
I ASTE and SELECT commands for additional information.

Purpose: Copies a highlighted stitch, section or entire stitch

citt ‘rfl I the Clipboard.
Procedure: Highlight a stitch, section or the entire stitch pat—
hin. Select from the EDIT menu, COPY (Ctrl+C), The highlight-
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the
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ed selection is copied to the Clipboard. It remains on
else. While it is
Clipboard until you CUT or COPY something
to paste ii
on the Clipboard, you can use the PASTE command
and
into another section of the stitch pattern. See the PASTE
SELECT commands for aciditi onal inform ation.

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stitch
Purpose: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard into your
,
pattern at the highlighted stitch point or highlighted section
replacing that section.
.
Procedure: Highlight a stitch or section of the stitch pattern
conten ts
Select from the EDIT menu, PASTE (CtrI+V). The
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of the Clipboard are pasted at the highlighted stitch. When
the
section is highlighted, the PASTE command removes
highlighted section, then replaces it with the Clipbo ard
contents. See the COPY, CUT and SELECT commands
for additional information.

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Purpose: Toggles between showing and hiding the Status Bar.

the
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the screen, below
work area. When the work area is magnified hiding the Status
.
Bar will show more of the work area at the bottom of the screen
Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, STATUS BAR. if the
Status Bar is visible, it will be hidden. If it is hidden, it is
shown. A check is placed in front of the command when the
Status Bar is visible.

Purpose: Toggles between showing and hiding the Toolbar.

The Toolbar is located at the iop of the screen, below the menu
bar. When the work area is magnified, hiding the Toolbar has
little effect on showing more of the work area.
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Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, TOOLBAR. If the Toolba
is visible, it will be hidden. If it is hidden, it is shown. A check is
placed in front of the command when the Toolbar is visible.
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Design
[ade-InIOut
Delete
Load BMP-FiIe...

Purpose: This menu contains commands for loading, fading

and deleting black and white, uncompressed BMP template
tiles. A BMP is a bitmapped graphics file format. It is used in
PCDESIGNERTM as a template or guide in setting stitches.
You can scan or draw your own template in any graphics
software application that allows you to save your work as a

black and white, uncompressed BMP file. See Chapter 2,

Thtorial, Exercise #15: Thrnplates, for instructions on how
to use WindowsTM Paintbrush to create a BMP file.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on DESIGN and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer
outside the menu and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Toggles between showing and hiding the template

in the work area. Fading out the template allows you to have a
better view of the actual stitches.
Procedure: Select from the DESIGN menu, FADE-IN/OUT.
If the template is visible, it will be hidden. If it is hidden, it
will be shown. A check is placed in front of the command
when the template is visible.
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Purpose: Permanently deletes the association of a template

if there
with a stitch pattern file. When a stitch pattern is saved,
ting the progra m to search
is a template, a note is saved instruc
file.
for and display the BMP file along with the stitch pattern
This command only deletes the association with a saved stitch
file; it does not delete the BMP file from your hard disk drive.
A BMP file can be deleted from your hard disk drive using
WindowsrM File Manager.
Procedure: Select from the DESIGN menu, DELETE. The
fih
only way to replace the template is to load the original BMP
and save the stitch pattern again.

Purpose: Opens an existing BMP file and places it in the

work area. A BMP file must be in the same directory as
the stitch
pattern file in order for the progra m to display it when the stitch
pattern file is opened.
Procedure: Select from the DESIGN menu. LOAD BMP-FILE
The Open File dialog box opens. In the File Name field,
highlight the file name. Click the OK button.
Dialog Box Options:
File Name: rpype the name and extension of the file you want
to open and click OK. The box closes and the BMP file is
displayed in the work area.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the File
Name list. Selecting BMP-Files *.BMp lists all the BMP files
and All Files *•* lists all files in the PCD WIN directory.
Directories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.

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Load P-Memory... Fl
Send P-Memory... F3
Insert P-Memory...
Delete P-Memory...
Load Card Stitch ... CtrI+K
Send Card Stitch F2
Insert Card Stitch
Delete Card Stitch
Qpen Stitch Program... F6
IDsert Stitch Program...
Machine -> File...
File -> Machine...
Alphabets v’cript Letters
Configuration... Block Letters
Sync. Machine Outline Letters
Cursive Letters
iarge Script
Monogram

Purpose: This menu contains commands for loading

P-Memories, Creative Card stitch patterns and built—in stitch
pmgrams. saving the sewing machine memories in a file, con
figuring the program and s.nchronizing the sewing rnamhine.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on MACHiNE and
11w menu opens. From this menu you can ( house a ommand.
1(1 i lose the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointel outside
tie nienu and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Sends an existing P Memor design from the sewing

ecu liiiw to 11w work area. Use this command whcn you are
lii Ii new stitch pattern design and the n ork area is empty.
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Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, LOAD

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P-MEMORY (F7) or click its button on the Toolbar. The
P-Memory Directory opens. Highlight a memory slot and click
the OK button or double click on the memory slot. The
P-Memory contents are transferred to the work area. Use this
command when starting a new design. if the work area is
occupied. a dialog box opens, asking if you want to save the
stitch. Click the Yes button to open the Save File dialog box or
the No button to continue without saving or Cancel to abort
the command. To insert a P-Memory into a stitch pattern in the
work area, use the INSERT P-MEMORY command.

Purpose: Sends the stitch pattern that is currently in the work

area to the sewing machine P-Memory for storage and sewing.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, SEND
P-MEMORY (F3) or click its button on the Toolbar. The
P-Memory Directory from the sewing machine opens. The first
empty memory is highlighted. Click the OK button and the
stitch pattern is sent to that memory. You can highlight any
other memory slot and click the OK button or double click on
the memory slot. If the memory von selected is occupied, a
dialog box opens, asking if you want to overwrite the memory.
Click the Yes button to overwrite the memory with the new
stitch pattern or No to go back to the P-Memory Directory and
select a different memory slot or Cancel to abort the command.

Purpose: Inserts a P-Memory from the sewing machine into

the stitch pattern in the work area at the selected or highlighted
position.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu. INSERT
P-MEMORY. The P-Memory Directory from the sewing machine
opens. Highlight a memory slot and click the OK button. You can
also double click on the memory slot. The selected P-Memory is
inserted at the highlighted stitch. If a section of the stitch pattern
is highlighted, it replaces the highlighted section. See the SELECT
command for instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.

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Purpose: Erases a P-Memory on the sewing machine.
Phi ITcroative 1475 CD models do not allow erasing of a
MAXI-Meinory manually from the sewing machine.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, DELETE
P-MEMORY. The P-Memory Directory from the sewing machine
opens. Highlight a memory slot and click the OK button. You
can also double click on the memory slot. A dialog box opens
asking if you want to delete the P-Memory. Click the Yes button
to delete the memory or No to keep the memory. Clicking either
the Yes or No button returns you to the directory to select a
another memory to delete. When you are finished deleting,
click the Close button.

Purpose: Sends an existing Creative Card stitch pattern from

the Creative Card currently in your sewing machine to the work
area. Use this command when you are starting a new stitch
pattern design and the work area is empty. Any 9mm, MAXI or
Frame mode stitch pattern on the Creative Card can be loaded
into the work area.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, LOAD CARD
STITCH (Ctrl+K) or click its button on the Toolbar. The Creative
Card Directory opens. Click one of the buttons to select a stitch
pattern type. Highlight a stitch pattern icon and click the OK but
ton. The stitch pattern is transferred to the work area. Use this
command when starting a new design. If the work area is occu
pied, a dialog box opens, asking if you want to save the stitch.
Click the Yes button to open the Save File dialog box or the No
button to continue without saving or Cancel to abort the corn
mand. To insert a Creative Card stitch into a stitch pattern in
the work area, use the INSERT CARD STITCH command.
INFO: The program does not allow access to pre-programmed
(:rtive Fantasy Card stitch patterns.
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Purpose: Sends the stitch pattern that is currently in the
work area to the Creative Card currently in the sewing
machine for storage and sewing.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu. SEND CARD
STITCH (F2) or click its button on the Toolbar. The stitch
pattern is transferred to the Creative Card and placed in the
appropriate stitch type directory. It is always placed after the last
stitch pattern in that directory.

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Purpose: Inserts a stitch pattern from the Creative Card
currently in the sewing machine into the stitch pattern in the
work area at the selected or highlighted position.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
P-MEMORY. The Creative Card Directory opens. Select a stitch
type by clicking its button. Highlight a stitch pattern icon and
click the OK button. The selected Creative Card stitch pattern is
inserted at the highlighted stitch. If a section of the stitch pattern
is highlighted, it replaces the highlighted section. See the SELECT
command for instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.
INFO: The program does not allow access to pre-programmed
Creative Fantasy Card stitch patterns.

Purpose: Deletes a stitch pattern from the Creative Card

currently in the sewing machine, Frame mode stitch patterns
on a Creative Card cannot be deleted manually at the sewing
machine. MAXI and 9mm stitch patterns can be deleted
manually by bringing up the stitch pattern as if to sew, and
then pressing the Clear key on the sewing machine.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, DELETE
CARD STITCH. The Creative Card Directory opens. Select a
stitch type by clicking its button. Highlight a stitch pattern icon
and click the Delete button. You can continue deleting addi
tional stitch patterns. When you are finished deleting, click
the Close button.

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Purpose: Loads a built—in stitch program from the sewing

iiaelnne into an empty work area.
Procedure: Select from the MACI lINE menu, OPEN S11TCI I
I R( )( ; RAM (F6) or click its button on the Toolbar. A (Ii a h g box
peiis. Tx pe the stitch program number and press Enter. (se
this command when starting a now design. II the work area is
a : u pied, a dialog box opens, asking if you want to save the
stitch. Click the Yes button to open 1 lie Save File (liab g box or
the No button to continue without saving or Cancel In abort the
: inimand. To insert a built—in st itch into a stitch pattern iii the
work area, use the INSERT STITCH PROGRAM command.
INFO: The program does not allow access to buttonhole.
darning or Maxi—Monogram progns.

Purpose: Inserts a built—in stitch program from I lie sewing

machine into the stitch pattern in the work area at the selected
or highlighted position.
Procedure: Selui;t from the MACI lINE ineiiu, INSE WI SiITCI I
PROGRAM. A dialog box opens. Typo time stitch program ii umber
and press Enter. The built—in stitch program is inserted at the
highlighted stitch. If a section of the stitch pattern is highmi ighited,
it replaces the highlighted section. See the SELECT commimimnd fiw
instructions on highlighting stitches amid sections.
INFO: The program does not allow access to buttonhole,
(larili ng or Maxi —Monogram programs.

Purpose: Opens the Save File dialog box so you can save all
me P— and 1’A—Memories currently in the sewing machi no.
I so this command to create a file that contains stitch patterns
a it! sequences that are used together.
It r example, you can semud all xour favorite hei rlooimm stitch
tat It rims and sequences to individual nmeinories in the sewing
mtmelmiime amid then save them as a Memory Manager file.
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Then, whenever you plan to do heirloom sewing, you caii sen(l

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the file back to the sewing machine. Machine memory files are
compatible only with a sewing machine that has the same ver
sion board as the sewing machine used to create the Memory
Manager file. If you have entered a code on your Pfaff creative®
7550 or 1475 CD, that code will be saved on the file. When the
file is sent to a sewing machine, the code will also he sent.
Be sure to delete the code from the sewing machine before
saving a machine memory file. Pfaff creative® 7570 models do
not save the code a]ong with a Memory Manager file.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, MACHINE
FILE. The Save File dialog box opens. Type the name of the file
in the File Name field. You can use up to eight characters or
numbers. Do not use any punctuation or spaces. The extension,
RAM will be added automatically. Click the OK button. Please
be patient, P-Memory programs containing large amounts of
stitch points riced time to transfer.
Dialog Box Options:
File Name: Type a name for the file. The extension is added by
the program.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file von want in the
File Name list. Selecting Memory Content *.RAM lists all
machine memory files and All Files lists all files in the
PCDWIN directory. Selecting a type of file does not change the
extension of the stitch in the File Name field, it only lists that
type of file. You can use this list for reference when naming the
file. For example, you can give the file a consecutive number in
a series of machine memory files containing heirloom stitches
and sequences.
Directories: Select the directory where you want to save the file.
Drives: Select the drive where you want to save the file.

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Purpose: Opens an existing machine memory file and trans-
fers it to the sewing machine. Executing this command will
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erase all the memories currently on the sewing machine. If you
want to save something on the sewing machine, do it before you
OK the command.
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Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, FILE

M\GIIINE. A dialog box opens asking if you want to overwrite
tlw (onteilts of the sewing machine. Click the Yes button to
thisu the sewing machine memories and continue or NC) to
ihirt thìe command. rfhe Open File dialog box opens. In the
l’ii Name field, highlight the file name. Click the OK button.
Pluase be patient, P-Memory programs containing large
aitiounts of stitch points need time to transfer.
DiuIo! Box Options:
File Name: Type the name and extension of the file you want to
()j)Cfl and click OK. The box closes and the memory file transfer
hgiI1S.

List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the File
Name field, Selecting Memory Content *.RAM lists all machine
memory and All Files lists all files in the PCDWIN directory.
l)irectories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.

Purpose: Opens the ALPHABETS sub-menu so you can change

the alphabet style. The alphabets are accessed by typing directly
on the keyboard. As you type, one letter or number appears in
the work area at the selected or highlighted position. if a section
of the stitch pattern is highlighted the letter or number replaces
the highlighted section. Additional letters or numbers can he
typed by canceling the highlighting of the previous character or
highlighting a new stitch or section. See the SELECT command
fir instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, ALPHABETS.
The sub-menu opens showing the style choices. Select a style
i)V clicking on it. A check is placed in front of the
style that is
currently selected.

‘Ibis is the default style. This is the only 9mm style that has
uiìiei’ and lower case letters. Use the Shift key to type capital
ltt it •i’s.
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This is a straight stitch block style in upper case letters.

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This is a straight stitch outline style, similar to a stencil style,
in upper case letters.

This is a script style with satin stitch accents in upper case

letters.

This is a script style in upper and lower case letters. It is only

available for Pfaff creative® 7570 models and Frame mode stitch
patterns. Do not try to sew this style with the sewing machine
feeding system engaged, the thread may build up and cause the
sewing machine to jam.

This is a script style in upper case letters. It is only available

for Pfaff creative® 7570 models and Frame mode stitch patterns.
Do not try to sew this style with thc sewing machine feeding
system engaged, the thread may build up and cause the sewing
machine to jam.

Purpose: Opens the Configuration dialog box where you can

change the COM port, Pfaff creative® sewing machine model
being used, transfer rate and the dimensions of your computer
screen. The COM port number must match the serial port where
you connected the PCDESIGNERTM interface cable. The model
must match the model sewing machine you are using.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu,
CONFIGURATION. The Configuration dialog box opens.
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Connection: You can select one of the four COM port choices
l)’ tiickiiig the button next to your choice. Be sure it matches
I tie serial port where you connected the interface cable. If it
(lees iiot match, an error message appears when you try to send
or retrieve a P- or M-Memory or a Creative Card stitch pattern.
If ibis is the case, you will need to change the configuration by
selecting the CONFIGURATION command and changing your
se let :ti on.
INFO: Do not use a port for the sewing machine that has the
same IRQ (Interrupt Request) as your mouse. COM I and 3 have
the same IRQ and COM 2 and 4 have the same IRQ. For example:
If your mouse is on COM 1, do not use COM 3 for the sewing
machine; or, if your mouse is on COM 2, do not use COM 4 for
the sewing machine.
Creative: Select the Pfaff creative® sewing machine model that
you are using with the program by clicking the button. If the
sewing machine does not match, an error message appears when
YOU try to send or retrieve a P- or M-Memory or a Creative Card
stitch pattern. If this is the case, you will need to change the con
figuration by selecting the CONFIGURATION command and
changing your selection. After you OK the change, a dialog box
opens, asking if you really want to change the sewing machine.
Click Yes to accept the change or No to cancel the change.
Screen Size: Measure your screen horizontally and vertically,
in millimeters. Enter these measurements into the correspond
ing fields. These measurements allow the program to display
the stitch pattern or sequence in actual sewing size when the
1:1 command in the FORMAT menu is selected.
Transfer-Rate: Select a rate of transfer between the sewing
machine and computer. The Pfaff creative® 1475 CD will oniy
transfer using the Low rate. If you encounter a problem with
transferring to any Pfaff creative® model, try using the Low rate.
When you are satisfied with the settings, click the OK button.

Purpose: Updates the P- and M-Memory directories in the

(;omputer. If you manually delete or add a stitch or stitch pattern
to a P- or M-Memory in the sewing machine, the computer and
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sewing machine directories will no longer match. Also, if you

change sewing machines, the directories will not match. Use this
command to signal the computer that it needs to update the
information it has regarding the sewing machine directories.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, SYNC. MACHINE.
It will appear that nothing happened but the computer will
check the sewing machine’s memory during the next transfer.

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Delete Del
et Stitch j
Move
Select
Rotate
Lenjth Mirror F4
Mirror F5
Flip Qrder
New Pattern Size...
Stitch length...
Fill-In Stitch...
uto Trace
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TDLS
Purpose: This menu contains commands for changing the
stitch pattern, filling in areas with satin stitching, resizing stitch
patterns and automatically tracing a template with stitch points.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on TOOLS and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Deletes the highlighted stitch point, section or

entire stitch pattern. Unlike the CUT command, the deleted
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sIll lull is nut pasteI to the Clipboard. It can only he retrieved if

on imme(Iiatelv select the UNDO command.
I’rocedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, DELETE (Delete) or
II ilk its 1)llttOfl oil the Toolbar. Thu highlighted stitch or section
is rolilovud from the work area. See the SELECT command for
instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.

Purpose: Inserts or adds a stitch point into the stitch pattern

ui the work area after the highlighted stitch or section.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, SET STITCH or
u:Iick its button on the Toolbar. The new stitch is inserted after
the highlighted stitch or section. The arrow pointer is attached
to the new stitch. Drag the new stitch into position and release
the left mouse button to fix both the stitch and its position or
press Enter. When a section of the stitch pattern is highlighted,
1110 new stitch is inserted after the last stitch selected in the
suction. See the SELECT command for instructions on high
I igliting stitches and sections.

Purpose: Moves the highlighted stitch or section of the stitch

pattern to a new location.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, MOVE or click its
button on the Toolbar, Move the arrow pointer to the stitch,
then press and hold the left mouse button. Drag the stitch to the
new location and release the mouse button to fix the position.
When moving a section, point to anywhere in. the section, then
press and hold the left mouse button. A box is placed around
lime section. Drag the box to the new location and release the
mouse button to fix the position. See the SELECT command for
instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.

Purpose: Selects and highlights stitches and sections of the

sI 11:11 pattern. Before any command can be executed on a stitch
sl’(’t loll, it must be highlighted.
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Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, SELECT or click its

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button on the Toolbar. Highlight a stitch by pointing to it and
clicking the left mouse button. Highlight a section by pointing
to the first stitch in the section and clicking the left mouse
button. Point to the last stitch in the section, then press and
hold the Shill key while clicking the left mouse button. The
sewing path between the two stitches is highlighted, shown as a
dotted line. Most commands will either replace a highlighted
section or add something after the last stitch in the section.
The last stitch position depends on the order the section was
highlighted. If a section was highlighted in ascending order, the
highest numbered stitch in the section is the last stitch. If a
section was highlighted in descending order, the lowest num
bered stitch in the section is the last stitch.
To cancel a highlighted stitch or section, click the right mouse
button. When a highlighted section is canceled by pressing the
right mouse button, the last stitch that was selected for the
section is highlighted. When you quit a command by pressing
Esc or the right mouse button, the SELECT command is active.

Purpose: Rotates the stitch pattern or highlighted section in

the work area any degree from I to 360.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, ROTATE or click
its button on the Toolbar. The stitch Angle field appears on the
Status Bar. Point to the stitch pattern or highlighted section,
press and hold the right mouse button while dragging in a cir
cle. You can also use the arrow keys to rotate the stitch pattern
or section one degree at a time. Dragging clockwise or using the
right arrow ( ) key rotates the stitch pattern from 0° to 360°;
dragging counter-clockwise or using the left arrow (4— ) key
rotates the stitch pattern from 360° to 0°. An entire stitch pat
tern does not need to be highlighted in order to rotate it. It will
be rotated if only one stitch in the pattern is highlighted. When
two or more stitches are highlighted, it will rotate that section.
When a 9mm or Small Frame stitch pattern will exceed the
work area after rotating, a dialog box opens, asking if you want
to edit the stitch as a MAXI or Large Frame. Click Yes to rotate
the stitch and place it in a MAXI or Large Frame work area or
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1)tto1 will exceed the work area after rotating, a dialog box
opells. telling you the pattern is too large for this function.
Click the OK button. See the SELECT command for instructions
on highlighting stitches and sections.

Purpose: Flips the stitch pattern or highlighted section in the

work area front to back. The stitch pattern will sew in reverse
order.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, LENGTH MIRROR
(F4) or click its button on the Toolbar. The highlighted section
or the entire stitch pattern is flipped front to back in the work
area. An entire stitch pattern does not need to be highlighted in
order to mirror the length. It will be mirrored lengthwise if only
oe stitch in the pattern is highlighted. When two or more
stitches are highlighted, it will mirror the length of that section.
See the SELECT command for instructions on highlighting
stitches and sections.

Purpose: Flips the stitch pattern or highlighted section in the

work area top to bottom. The stitch pattern will sew in flipped
right to left.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, MIRROR (F5) or
click its button on the Toolbar. The highlighted section or the
entire stitch pattern is mirrored right to left in the work area.
An entire stitch pattern does not need to be highlighted in order
to mirror it. It will be mirrored when only one stitch in the
pattern is highlighted. When two or more stitches are highlight
ed, it will mirror that section. See the SELECT command for
instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.

Purpose: Renumbers the stitching path of the stitch pattern or

highlighted section in reverse order. The position of the stitch
pattern or section in the work area does not change; only the
sewing path is renumbered. Use this command on stitch pat
terns and sections after executing the LENGTH MIRROR com
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that can occur.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, FLIP ORDER.
The stitching path of the highlighted section or the entire stitch
pattern is renumbered in reverse order. An entire stitch pattern
does not need to be highlighted in order to flip the order. It will
be renumbered when only one stitch in the pattern is highlight
ed. When two or more stitches are highlighted it will flip the
order of that section. See the SELECT command for instructions
on highlighting stitches and sections.

Purpose: Opens the Change Size dialog box where you

change the dimensions of the highlighted section or stitch
pattern in the work area. A stitch pattern or section can be
enlarged or reduced, proportionally or not.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, NEW PATTERN SIZE.
The Change Size dialog box opens. Both length and width are in
millimeters. Type the changes in the Length and Width boxes.
To have the stitch pattern changed proportionally, click the
box to put an X there. When you choose Proportional, you only
have to type a change for one dimension, either length or width.
The highlighted section or the entire stitch pattern is changed
to the new dimensions.
An entire stitch pattern does not need to be highlighted in
order to change its size. It can he changed when only one
stitch in the pattern is highlighted. When two or more stitches
are highlighted, it will change the size of that section. When
enlarging the width of a 9mm stitch pattern, always click the
MAX1 button on the Status Bar to provide space for the
enlarged stitch pattern. See the SELECT command for
instructions on highlighting stitches and sections.
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Purpose: Limits the distance between stitch points. This function

inserts stitch points only when the distance between stitches is
greater than the number entered in the dialog box. Having stitches
at a consistent distance gives the sewn stitch pattern a smooth

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appearance. Use this command to even the stitching path after

using the AUTO TRACE command to set stitches on a template.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, STITCH LENGTh
or ci ick its button on the Toolbar. A dialog box opens where
you type a number, in millimeters (mm), for the maximum
distance between stitches. The distance can be any number
between 1.0 and 6.0. Press Enter and stitches are added to your
stitch pattern to conform to your selection. Any stitches that are
set after executing this command will not have the stitch length
set. You will need to select the command again to set the stitch
length in the new section.
INFO: In either Frame mode, stitches of 1 1mm or more in length
cause the sewing machine to slow its speed. Sewing a group of
more than 200 of these long stitches at a time causes the machine
to sew at the slow speed for a prolonged time period. This
prolonged stitching causes heat build-up which, in turn, can
cause damage to the sewing machine and motor. When designing
Frame stitch patterns, do not set more than 200 stitch points with
a length of 11mm in a row or group. Use the STITCH LENGTH
command to check the maximum stitch length in the stitch
pattern and change it to 10.8mm or shorter. Also, use the FILL-lN
STITCH command to fill in an area with satin stitching rather
than manually setting satin stitches in an area.

Purpose: Fills in a defined area with satin stitches. There are

two modes of fill-in stitches: Fill—In A and Fill-In B. The mode
of fill—in determines how the area is defined.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, FILL-IN STITCH
or click its button on the Toolbar. The Fill—In dialog box opens.
Select Fill-In A or B by clicking the button, Make other selec
tions according to the mode. Type changes in the Stitch Density
and Stitch Angle boxes. Select Base Stitch and Center Line by
(;lle(;king the boxes. XVhen you are satisfied, click the OK button
an(l proceed with the fill—in. Click the Cancel button to abort
the comnnmd. For Fill—In B, click inside the area to be filled in.
For Fill-In A, define the area. (See below.)
When the fill-in is complete, the Fill-In Options dialog box
opens. Click the Accept Stitches button to keep the fill—in or
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changes to your settings or Cancel to delete the fill-in ami
abort the command. See Chapter 2, Tutorial, Exercises #8
through #11 and #28 for additional instructions on using the
FILL-IN STITCH command.
Dialog Box Options:
Fill-in Mode: Select a mode by clicking the button. Fill-In A is
the default mode. See below for a description of each mode and
the procedure for defining the area.
Stitch Density: Type the density for the fill-in. The density
refers to the distance between each zig and zag in a satin stitch.
Density can be changed for both modes of fill-in stitches. The
density can be set as low as 0.2mm. The most useful range of
settings when the finished stitch pattern will be sewn using the
sewing machine feeding system is 0.3mm to 0,4mm. A lower
number than 0.3 may cause a thread build-up. A higher setting
than 0.4 may not fill in well. When designing stitch patterns
that will be sewn using the Creative Fantasy unit, a range of
0.2mm to 0.3mm will produce a lovely, dense fill-in. This all
depends on the type of thread, fabric and stabilizer Ofl which
the stitch pattern will be sewn.
Stitch Angle: Type the angle for the satin stitches. The angle can
only be changed for Fill-In B. The angle can be any degree
between 1° and 360°. Some of the angles will not look good or
sew well. The most useful choices are 45°, 90° and 180°.
A 90° angle will zigzag with the needle swing, a 180° angle
zigzags iw using the feed dog movement, and a 45° angle uses
both needle swing and feed dog movement.
Structure Stitch: The FILL-IN command adds intermediate stitch
points in the fill-in area to control the stitch length, which will
avoid puckering and tunneling. These intermediate stitch points
are added at a maximum stitch length of 4mm. Structure Stitch
controls the final look of the these intermediate stitch points.
Structure Stitch is only available for Fill-In B. Checking the box
activates the function. When Structure Stitch is active, the inter-
mediate stitch points will echo inward, following the outline of
the area. When Structure Stitch is inactive, the intermediate stitch
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I I-In A only adds intermediate stitch points in a grid-like

patteni at a maximum length of 10.8mm.
Base Slitch: Checking the box activates the Base Stitch function.
Hase Stitch is only available for Fill-In A. Base Stitch is a row of
stitches that follows the outline of the satin stitch area or hides
o InI(r lb es atm stitches. Selecting Base Stitch hides it un(ler the
satin stitching and dc-selecting Base Stitch has it following the
outline of the satin stitching. For more details about usage of
Base Stitch, see Chapter 2. Tutorial, Exercise #11: Fill-In A and
li(ise Stitch Option.
Center Line: Checking the box activates the Center Line func
I ion. Center Line is only available for Fill-In A. Center Line is a
stitch or needle drop in the center of each zig and zag of the
satin stitching. This can be useful when filling in leaves or
petals by automatically adding a vein down the center. For
mole details about usage of Center Line, see Chapter 2, Tutorial.
Lxercise #10: Fill-In A And Center Line Option.
1)ejining the Fill-In Area:
Fill-In A
Purpose: This is the recommended mode for filling in areas
that will be sewn using the sewing machine feeding system,
since it allows more custom choices in defining the final look of
the satin stitching. It automatically calculates the best angle for
the (lefined fill-in area. Therefore, Stitch Angle is not an avail
able option and the box is dimmed. Stitch Density can be
changed by typing a new number in the box. Base Stitch and
Center Line options are available. Select either by putting a
check in the box.
Procedure: In the dialog box, click on the Fill-In A button.
ScIect Base Stitch or Center Line, as needed, then click the OK
hutton. Define the area by defining two lines. The lines can
duline an open or closed area. Define the first line by clicking on
lic first stitch in the line, moving the pointer to the last stitch in
tlw line and Shifl+click the left mouse button. The line is high
Iihtcd, shown by a dotted line. Press Enter. Define the second
line by clicking on the first stitch of the line, moving the arrow
to the last stitch in the line and Shift+click the left mouse
hutton, ho second line is highlighted, shown by a dotted line.
I n’s s Fnter. The fill—in is displayed and the Fill-In Options
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dialog box opens. You can accept the fill—in, change it or
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the command by clicking a button.
TIP: If the area is filled in with a twisted satin stitch or in
the shape of an X, use the FLIP ORDER command on one of
the lines before attempting the fill-in again.

Fill-In B
Purpose: This mode is the quicker method since the area
does not need to be defined by lines. This mode is better stilled
to filling in areas of a stitch pattern that was created by using
the AUTO TRACE command and filling in areas of Frame mode
stitch patterns. This mode retains the straight stitch outline of
the filled-in area. The area must be a closed section of your
stitch pattern. A section that is not completely closed will not
be recognized by the program and an error dialog box will open
confirming this. Stitch Density and Stitch Angle are options
and changes are typed in their boxes. Click the box to turn on or
off the Structure Stitch function. Base Stitch and Center Line
are not available options and they are dimmed.
Procedure: In the dialog box, click on the Fill-In B button.
Change Stitch Angle or Stitch Density, as needed, choose the type (if
Structure Stitch. then click the OK button. Move the arrow pointer
inside the area and click the left mouse button. The fill-in is dis
played and the Fill-ln Options dialog box opens. You can accept the
fill-in, change it or abort the command by clicking a button.

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Purpose: Traces a BMP template with stitch points. The
program calculates where the stitch points should be set and the
amount of stitches needed. Five BMP files have been included
with the prograni so you can experiment with the Auto Trace
feature. They are named “DOVE”, “FEATHER”, “IRIS”,
“WILDROSE” and “FRAME”.
Procedure: Load a BMP file to use as a template by selecting
LOAD BMP-FILE from the DESIGN menu. Select from the
TOOLS menu, AUTO TRACE. A dialog box opens. This box indi
cates the maximum wi(Ith of the template line in pixels. If you
have lines wider than 4 pixels.., the Auto Trace will consider
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iii;nise the number of pixels in the Line Width field. Click the OK
milton. ‘the program calculates the stitch points and displays them
uver I lie template. Please be patient. Generating stitch points for a
large. complicated template can take several minutes.
INFO: The BMP file used for the Auto Trace template should be
as clean as possible. The command sees all smudges and extra
hues as part of the template. This may cause the program to add
unnecessary or unwanted stitches.
TIP: When the Auto Trace is complete, use the STITCH LENGTh com
mand from the TOOLS menu to set stitches at more even distance.

Format
Zoom In F8
Zoom Out F9
1:1
9mm
MAXI
Small Frame
Large Frame
Automatic Stitch

Purpose: This menu contains commands for magnifying or

reducing the work area, switching work area sizes, viewing the
stitch pattern in actual sewing size and turning on the Automatic
Stitch function.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on FORMAT and the
mnemiu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Doubles the current size of the work area. It is

easier In fine-tune your stitch pattern in a magnified work area.
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There are eight work area sizes for 9mm and Small Frame
modes, and seven work area sizes for MAXI and Large Frame
modes,
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, ZOOM IN (F8) or
click its button on the Toolbar. The work area is magnified.
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Purpose: Reduces the cuffent size of the work area by half.
There are eight work area sizes for 9mm and Small Frame modes,
and seven work area sizes for MAXI and Large Frame modes.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, ZOOM OUT (F9) or
click its button on the Toolbar. The work area size is reduced by hail.

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Purpose: Displays the stitch pattern in actual sewing size.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, 1:1. The stitch
pattern is reduced to match actual sewing size. In order for the
program to display the stitch pattern properly, the dimensions
of your screen must be entered into the Horizontal and Vertical
fields in the Configuration dialog box. Use the CONFIGURA
TION command from the MACHINE menu.
HINT: Select the 1:1 command before printing your stitch
pattern so the stitch pattern will print in actual sewing size.

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Purpose: Changes the work area to the 9mm mode.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, 9mm or click its
button on the Status Bar. The work area switches to the 9mm
size. When you have a stitch pattern in the work area that is
wider than 9mm, a dialog box opens telling you that the
pattern is too large to switch sizes. Click the OK button.

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Purpose: Changes the work area to the MAXI mode.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, MAXI or click its
button on the Status Bar. The work area switches to the MAXI
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size. When you have a stitch pattern in the work area that is
wider than 60mm, a dialog box opens telling you that the pat
tern is too large to switch sizes. Click the OK button.

Purpose: Changes the work area to the Small Frame mode,

Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, Small Frame or
click its button on the Status Bar. The work area switches to the
Small Frame size. When you have a stitch pattern in the work area
that is wider or longer than 80mm, a dialog box opens, telling you
that the pattern is too large to switch sizes. Click the OK button.

Purpose: Changes the work area to the Large Frame mode.

Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, Large Frame or
click its button on the Status Bar. The work area switches to the
I ‘arge Frame size. When you have a stitch pattern in the work area
that is longer than 120mm, a dialog box opens, telling you that the
pattern is too large to switch sizes. Click the OK button.

Purpose: Plots intermediate stitch points when necessary

hr the sewing machine to be able to sew your stitch design.
In normal use of the program, these Automatic Stitches are
hidden. Toggle the function off and on as needed. The program
always adds the needed Automatic Stitches when the stitch
pattern is sent to the sewing machine. When you load the stitch
pattern from the sewing machine back to the computer, the
Automatic Stitches are now a permanent part of the stitch
Pattern. They no longer can be hidden.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, AUTOMATIC
SlITCII or click its button on the Status Bar. The Automatic
Stitches are added to your stitch pattern. They are the blue
duts. Commands cannot be executed on them. The total of
\utuniatic Stitches added to your stitch pattern is shown after
I lie command on the Status Bar. Add the total of Autoniatic
St It lies to the Stitch No to get the total amount of stitch points
that will he sent to the sewing machine. To hide the Automatic
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Stitches, re-select the command or click the button on the
Status Bar to dc-select it.
INFO: Automatic Stitches are oniy necessary when designing a stitch
pattern that will be sewn using the sewing machine feeding system.
MAXI and 9mm mode stitch patterns always use the sewing machine
feeding system. The AUTOMATIC STITCH command is not available
for Frame mode stitch patterns and the field will be hidden.

Help Fl
jeyboard
Mouse
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Purpose: This menu contains commands for viewing,

searching through and printing the Help files, keyboard and
mouse operations. ft
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on HELP and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer
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outside the menu and click the left mouse button.
ft
Purpose: A quick and easy reference for using
PCDESlGNERTM Software. I
Procedure: Select from the HELP menu, HELP (Fl), The
PC-DESIGNER Help dialog box opens. Below the title bar is the
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menu. From the FILE menu you can print a topic; from the EDIT
menu you can copy a topic to the Clipboard; from the HELP menu
you can get help on using the Help flies. Below the menu are buttons
to help you move quickly around in the Flelp files. Click the Search
button and you can type a topic name. It is searched for and dis
played. Click the Back button to return to the previous screen. All
green text can be clicked on and then will show additional informa
tion about that topic. To exit Help, select from the FILE menu, EXIT.
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Purpose: Lists all available shortcut keys for command selections.

Procedure: Select from the HELP menu, KEYBOARD. The same
menu and button bar available in the Help files are provided in
KEYBOARD Help. All text printed in green can be clicked on and
will then show additional information about that topic. To exit
KEYBOARD FleIp, select from the FILE menu, EXIT.

Purpose: Lists all available mouse operations and combina

tions of keys and mouse operations. These operations highlight
and manipulate a stitch, section or stitch patterns.
Procedure: Select from the HELP menu, MOUSE. The same
menu and button bar available in the Help files are provided in
MOUSE Help. All text printed in green can be clicked on and
will then show additional information about that topic. To exit
MOUSE Help, select from the FILE menu, EXIT.

Purpose: Shows 1PC=DESIGNER Software for WindowsTM

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copyright information.
Procedure: Select from the HELP menu, INFO to read the
information.

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ILL. #37

This section of the Command Reference Guide describes all

the fyI-DESIGN Toolbar options, their purposes and procedures
and will note any dialog boxes. The Toolbar, shown above, is
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used commands or tools for designing a stitch sequence. These
commands are also located in the menu. Click on a button to
quickly choose a command. When PCDESlGNERTM Software
for WindowsTl opens, the Toolbar is displayed. You can hide
the Toolbar by selecting from the EDIT menu, TOOLBAR. To
display the Toolbar again, re-select the TOOLBAR command.
INFO: Sequences stored on a Creative Card cannot be accessed in
the M-DESIGN section of the program. Sequences containing
Creative Fantasy Card or your original Frame stitch patterns can
not be accessed in the M-DESJGN section of the program.

OPEN — Opens an existing stitch sequence file.

Click the button and the Open File dialog box opens.
Select the file in the File Name field and click the OK button.
If you do not see the file listed, click another drive, directory
or folder. Use this command only when starting a new stitch
sequence and the work area is empty. To insert a sequence
file into an existing stitch sequence, use the INSERT FILE
command from the FILE menu.

SAVE — Updates the current stitch sequence in the work

area. If the current sequence was not previously saved, the Save
File dialog box opens. Type a name for the file in the File Name
field. Use up to eight letters and numbers and no punctuation.
The extension will be added automatically.

PRINT — Prints a paper copy of the current stitch

sequence in the work area.

UNDO — Reverses the last action or command.

REDO — Restores the last action that was undone.

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LOAD M-MEMORY — Translers an M-Memor stitch
sequence from the sewing machine. Click the button and the
M-Memorv Directory from the sewing machine is displayed.
Select an M—Mcmorv and click the OK button. The M—Memorv
is transferred to the work area. Only use this command when
startilig a new stitch sequence and the work area is empty. To
insert an M—Memory into an existing stitch sequence, use the
INSERT M-MEMORY command from the MACHiNE menu.
iNFO: Sequences containing Creative Fantasy Card or Creative
( ard stitch patterns cannot be loaded into the M-DESICN sec
tion of the program.

SEND M-MEMORY Transfers the current stitch

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sequence in the work area to a sewing machine M—Mernory.

Click the button and the M-Memory Directory from the sowing
machine is displayed. Select an M-Memory slot for storage and
click the OK button.

INSERT P MLMOR\ Transtcrs a P Mcrnoi horn thc

sewing machine. Click the button and the P—Iviernory Directory
from the sewing machine is displayed. Select a P—Memory and
click the OK button. The P-Memory is transferred to the work area
and placed after the highlighted stitch or replaces the highlighted
section. Use this command whenever von want to use a
P-Memory stitch pattern in a sequence. To highlight a stitch, point
to it and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point
lo and click on the first stitch in the section. then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

INSERT STITCh PROGRAM Loads a built-in stitch

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program from the sewing machine. Click the button and a

dialog box opens. Type the stitch program number and piess
Enter. rhhe stitch program is transferred to the work area and
placed after the highlighted stitch or replaces the highlighted
section. Use this command whenever you want to use a stitch
program iii your sequence. To highlight a stitch, point to it and
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click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

DELETE — Deletes a highlighted stitch or section of the

sequence. To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left
mouse button. To highlight a section, point to and click on the
first stitch in the section, then point to the last stitch in the
section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

LENGTH MIRROR — Mirrors the highlighted stitch or

section front to back in the work area. It will sew in reverse
order from the original. To highlight a stitch, point to it and
click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to and
click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shifi+click the left mouse button.

MIRROR — Flips the highlighted stitch or section top

to bottom in the work area. It will sew flipped right to left.
To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button.
To highlight a section, point to and click on the first stitch in
the section, then point to the last stitch in the section and
Shift+click the left mouse button.

LENGTH SHORTER — Decreases the length of the

highlighted stitch or section. To highlight a stitch, point to it
and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to
and click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

UJ LENGTH LONGER — Increases the length of the

highlighted stitch or section. To highlight a stitch, point to it
and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to
and click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

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WIDTH NARROWER — Decreases the width of the high

lighted stitch or section. To highlight a stitch, point to it and
:hick the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to and
click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

Id WIDTH WIDER — Increases the width of the highlighted

stitch or section. To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the
left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to and click on
the first stitch in the section, then point to the last stitch in the
section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

PITCH LEFT Moves the needle position left, in stitch pro

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grams with multiple needle positions. When a stitch has multiple

needle positions, this symbol, <>, follows the Needle Position field
name on the Status Bar, and the field will show a negative number.
To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button.

LI PITCH RIGHT Moves the needle position right, in

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stitch programs with multiple needle positions. When a stitch

has multiple needle positions, this symbol, <>, follows the
Needle Position field name on the Status Bar and the field will
show a positive number. To highlight a stitch, point to it and
click the left mouse button.

ZOOM OUT — Reduces the current size of the

work area by half.

ZOOM IN — Doubles the current size of the work area.

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Creative: 7570 Letters: Script Letters
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Seq Length: Width: Length:
Actual Pattern
Seq. No:
Pattern No:
Width:
Length:
rCootdinates
x: y:
rNeedle Position <>
j Start: End:
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The Status Bar, shown above, is located at the bottom of the

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screen below the work area. It displays information about the
commands and the stitch pattern.
The upper section of the Status liar shows information about
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the sequence. The lower section shows information about the
stitch at the cursor position or the highlighted section.
Creative displays the model of sewing machine selected.
To select a sewing machine, use the CONFIGURATiON
command in the MACJUNE menu. If you change the sewing
machine model after using the program, the P and M-Memorv
directories will differ from the directory in the computer.
Use the SYNC. MACHINE command from the MACHINE menu
to update the computer directory files.
Letters shows the alphabet stle selected. The default style
is Script Letters.
Seq. Length displays the total amount of stitch patterns
in the sequence.
Width displays the width of the sequence in millimeters.
Length displays the length of the sequence in millimeters.
Actual Pattern displays information about the stitch pattern
or sequence section at the cursor position or the highlighted
stitch pattern or sequence section. This stitch pattern or
sequence is labeled the Actual Pattern.
Seq. No displays the numerical position of the Actual Pattern
in the sequence. The numerical position refers to the position
of the stitch pattern in the sewing path. This is the stitch that
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the next command will be executed upon. When a section of
the sequence is highlighted, the Actual Pattern refers to the
position of the last stitch selected for the section. Highlighting a

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su:lioii in ascending order will make the last stitch of the sec
Iloit the Actual Pattern. Highlighting a section in descending
order will make the first stitch of the section the Actual Pattern.
Pattern No identifies the Actual Pattern. It will show a stitch
program number or a P-Memory number.
Width displays the width of the Actual Pattern in millimeters.
Length displays the length of the Actual Pattern in millimeters.
Coordinates displays the needle position at the beginning of
the Actual Pattern on an invisible grid. The grid is calibrated in
iiiilliineters. The X represents the length and the Y represents the
width. The first stitch in the sequence is situated at X: 0.0, Y: 0.0.
Al I the following stitch patterns relate to the first stitch and its
coordinates. The X numbers show where the Actual Pattern starts
iii relation to the first stitch of the sequence. The Y number shows
the needle position of the Actual Pattern in relation to center
flee(hle position. The center needle position is Y: 0.0. A minus
number is left position and a plus number is right position.
Needle Position shows the needle position at the start and
end of the Actual Pattern. Both Start and End numbers relate
to the Y coordinates in the Coordinates field. When the symbol
<>. appears after the field name, the Actual Pattern has multi
plo needle positions and the PITCH LEFT and PITCH RIGHT
commands are active.
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New...
Qpen...
CtrI+N
CtrI+O I
save CtrI+S
Save As...
Insert File...
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Remarks...
Print... CtrI+P
Pane Setup...
P-Design CtrI+D
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ILL. #39

Purpose: This menu contains commands for creating new stitch I

sequences, storing and retrieving sequences, printing, making
notes regarding the sequence, and switching to P-DESIGN.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on FILE and the menu I
opens. From this menu you can choose a command. To close
the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside the
menu and click the left mouse button. I
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Purpose: Starts a new sequence design.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, NEW (CtrI+N) or click
its button on the Toolbar. If there is an unsaved sequence in the
work area, the program prompts you to save it before continuing.
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Click the Yes button to save before continuing or No to delete the
sequence in the work area and start a new sequence or Cancel to
abort the NEW command. The title bar shows NEW.FLG.
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Purpose: Opens a saved stitch sequence file and places it into

iii empty work area.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, OPEN (Ctrl+O) or
click its button on the Toolbar. The Open File dialog box opens.
lii the File Name field, highlight the file name. Click the OK
l)utton. Use this command when starting a new sequence. If the
work area is occupied, a dialog box opens, asking if you want to
save the sequence. Click the Yes button to open the Save File
dialog box or the No button to continue without saving or
Cancel to abort the command. To insert a sequence file into a
sequence in the work area, use the INSERT FILE command.
Dialog Box Options:
File Name: Type the name and extension of the file you want
to open or highlight the file in the list box and click OK. The
box closes and the stitch file is displayed in the work area.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the
File Name list. Selecting Sequence *.FLG lists all sequence files
aiid All Files lists all files in the PCD WIN directory.
Directories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.

Purpose: Updates the current sequence in the work area with

the same name, location and extension you previously selected
in the Save File dialog box.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, SAVE (Ctrl+S) or
click its button on the Toolbar. The previously saved file is
updated. If the stitch pattern has not been previously saved.
this command is dimmed and not an option. Use the SAVE AS
cominind instead. The Save File dialog box opens and you can
select options for saving the file. See SAVE AS for additional
ill Ii rinat ion.
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Purpose: Opens the Save File dialog box so you can save the
current sequence.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, SAVE AS. The
Save File dialog box opens. Type the name of the file in the
File Name box. You can use up to eight characters or numbers,
Do not use any punctuation or spaces. The extension will be
added automatically. Click the OK button.
Dialog Box Options:
File Name: Type a name for the file. The extension is added by
the progrant
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the
File Name list. Selecting Sequence *.FLG lists all sequence files
and All Files *,* lists all files in the PCD_WIN directory.
Selecting a type of file does not change the extension of the
stitch in the File Name box. It only lists that type of file.
You can use this list for reference when naming the file.
For example, you can give the file a consecutive number in a
series of sequence files for heirloom sequences.
Directories: Select the directory where you want to save the file.
Drives: Select the drive where you want to save the file.

Purpose: Inserts a saved sequence file into the sequence cur

rently in the work area at the selected or highlighted position.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, INSERT FILE.
The Open File dialog box opens. In the File Name field, high
light the file name. Click the OK button. The selected sequence
is inserted after the highlighted stitch. If a section of the stitch
pattern is highlighted, it replaces the highlighted section.
To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button.
To highlight a section, point to and click on the first stitch in
the section. then point to the last stitch in the section and
Shift+click the left mouse button.

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Diulog Box Options:

File Name: Type the name and extension of the file you want to
insert or highlight the file in the list box and click OK. The box
closes and the sequence file is inserted at the highlight.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the
F’ile Name list. Selecting Sequence *.FLG lists all sequence files
and All Files *,* lists all files in the PCDWlN directory.
Directories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.

Purpose: Inserts a remark or note regarding the sequence file.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, REMARKS. A dialog
box opens. Type a note using up to 200 letters, numbers and
punctuation marks. Click the OK button. Clicking the Cancel
button aborts the command. You must save the sequence file in
order to save the remarks along with the file. The program will
prompt you to save after selecting the NEW, OPEN or EXIT
commands. Select SAVE from the FILE menu if the stitch file was
previously saved or select SAVE AS if it is a new sequence.

Purpose: Prints a paper copy of the current sequence in the

work area.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, PRINT (Ctrl+P) or
click its button on the Toolbar. See PAGE SETUP for additional
information. Clicking the Cancel button aborts the command.
Only print when you can see all of the sequence or you may
print oniy a partial sequence design.

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Purpose: Selects options for printing.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, PAGE SETUP. The
Print Setup dialog box opens. Select your options and click the
OK button.
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Dialog Box Options:

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Printer: Select a default printer or specific printer by clicking
the button.
Orientation: PC-DESlGNER” always prints in landscape orienta
tion regardless of the dialog box option selected.
Paper: Select the paper size you are using.
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Options: Opens another dialog box for additional settings for
your specific printer.

Purpose: Switches to the P-DESIGN section of the program

where you can design stitch patterns.
Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, P-DESIGN (Ctrl+D).
The M-DESIGN section closes and the P-DESIGN section opens.
If the work area is occupied, a dialog box opens, asking if you
want to save the current sequence. Click the Yes button to open
the Save File dialog box or the No button to continue without
saving or Cancel to abort the command.

Purpose: Exits the program.

Procedure: Select from the FILE menu, EXIT (Alt+F4). The
program closes and returns to the WindowsTM Program
Manager. If the work area is occupied, a dialog box opens,
asking if you want to save the current sequence. Click the Yes
button to open the Save File dialog box or the No button to exit
without saving or Cancel to abort the command.

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Undo Ctrl+Z
Redo Ctrl+A
Select All Ctrl+M
Cut Ctrl+X
Copy Ctrl+C
paste Ctrl+V
‘1 Status Bar
1 Toolbar
ILL. #40

Purpose: This menu contains common editing commands.

You can have the Toolbar and Status Bar displayed or hidden.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on EDIT and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or’ move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left rnose l)uttofl.

Purpose: Reverses the last action or command.

Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, UNDO (Ctrl+Z)
immediately after performing an unwanted action. The last
action is reversed and the stitch sequence reverts to the version
before executing the unwanted action. This command can he
selected only once for any action, If the UNDO command is
unavailable, it will be dimmed in the menu.
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Purpose: Reverses the last UNDO command,

Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, REDO (Ctrl÷A).
After selecting UNDO, you can select REDO to cancel the UNDO
action. If REDO is unavailable, it will be dimmed in the menu.
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Purpose: Selects the entire sequence.

Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, SELECT ALL
(Ctrl+M). All the stitches in the sequence are highlighted.
The next command selected will be executed on the entire
sequence. To cancel the highlighting, click the right mouse
button. The stitch that was highlighted before selecting the
command is highlighted.

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Purpose: Removes the highlighted stitch, section or entire
stitch sequence and pastes it to the Clipboard.
Procedure: Highlight a stitch, section or the entire sequence.
Select from the EDIT menu, CUT (Ctrl+X). The highlighted
section is removed from the work area. This command pastes
the cut section to the Clipboard. The cut section remains on the
Clipboard until you CUT or COPY something else. While it is
on the Clipboard, you can use the PASTE command to paste it
into another section of the sequence. To highlight a stitch, point
to it and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section,
point to and click on the first stitch in the section, then point
to the last stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse
button. See the PASTE command for additional information.

Purpose: Copies a highlighted stitch, section or entire stitch

sequence to the Clipboard.
Procedure: Highlight a stitch, section or the entire stitch
sequence. Select from the EDiT menu, COPY (Ctrl+C). The high
lighted selection is copied to the Clipboard. it remains on the
Clipboard until you CUT or COPY something else. While it is on
the Clipboard, you can use the PASTE command to paste it into
another section of the sequence. To highlight a stitch, point to it
and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to
and click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button. See
the PASTE command for additional information.
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Purpose: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard into your

se(lLmn(e after the highlighted stitch point or
replaces the
gi lighted secti on.
Procedure: Highlight a stitch or section of the sequence.
of
Shu:t from the EDIT menu, PASTE (Ctrl+V). The contents
oari d are pasted after the highlighted stitch. When a
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suction is highlighted, the PASTE command removes the high
lighted section, then replaces it with the Clipboard contents.
fl) highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button.
To highlight a section, point to and click on the first stitch in
the section, then point to the last stitch in the section and
Shifl+click the left mouse button. See the COPY and CUT
commands for additional information.

Purpose: Toggles between showing and hiding the Status

Bar.
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the screen, below the
work area. When the work area is magnified, hiding the Status
.
liar will show more of the work area at the bottom of the screen
Procedure: Select from the EDiT menu. STATUS BAR. If the
Status bar is visible, it will be hidden, If it is hidden, it will be
shown. A check is placed in front of the command when the
Status Bar is visible.

Purpose: Toggles between showing and hiding the Toolbar.

‘i’lw loolbar is located at the top of the screen, below the menu
bii. When the work area is magnified, hiding the Toolbar has
little effect on showiig more of the work area.
Procedure: Select from the EDIT menu, TOOLBAR. If the
flolbar is visible, it will be hidden. If it is hidden, it will be
shown. A check is placed in front of the command when the
Jool bar is visible.
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Ma chine
Load M-Memory...
Send M-Memory... F3
Insert M-Memory...
Delete M-Memory...
Insert P-Memory... Fl
Iflsert Stitch Program... F6
Machine -> File...
File -> Machine...
configuration...
Sync. Machine
ILL. #41

a AiAtii’I
Purpose: This menu contains commands for loading
M-Memories and built-in stitch programs saving the sewing
machine memories in a file, configuring the program and
synchronizing the sewing machine.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on MACHINE and
the menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left mouse button.

D ZaI
Purpose: Transfers an existing M-Memory sequence from the
sewing machine to the work area. Use this command when you
are starting a new sequence design and the work area is empty.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, LOAD
M-MEMORY or click its button on the Toolbar. The M-meinory
directory opens. Highlight a memory slot and click the OK button
or double click on the memory slot. The M-Meinory contents are [
transferred to the work area. Use this command when starting a
new design. If the work area is occupied, a dialog box opens, ask
ing if you want to save the sequence. Click the Yes button to open
the Save File dialog box or the No button to continue without say-
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tug to Caticel to abort the command. To insert an M-Memory into a

swteut:e in the work area, use the INSERT M-MEMORY command.

Purpose: Sends the sequence that is currently in the work area

to the sewing machine for storage and sewing.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, SEND M-MEMORY
(F:I) or click its button on the Toolbar. The M-Memory Directory
h’oni the sewing machine opens. The first empty memory is high
lighted. Click the OK button and the stitch pattern is sent to that
memory. You can highlight any other memory slot and click the OK
bit ton or double click on the memory slot. If the memory you select
ed is occupied, a dialog box opens, asking if you want to overwrite
he memory. Click the Yes button to overwrite the memory with the
new stitch pattern or No to go back to the M-Memory Directory and
select a different memory slot or Cancel to abort the command.

Purpose: Inserts an M-Meinory from the sewing machine into the

sequence in the work area at the selected or highlighted position.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu. INSERT M-MEMORY.
The M-Memory Directory from the sewing machine opens.
I ligh light a memory slot and click the OK button. You can also
douhie click on the memory slot. The selected M-Memory is
inserted after the highlighted stitch. If a section of the sequence
is highlighted, it replaces the highlighted section. To highlight a
stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button. To highlight a
section, point to and click on the first stitch in the section, then
tiit to the last stitch in the section and Shift+click the left
lilt) Use button.

Purpose: Erases an M-Memory on the sewing machine.

Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, DELETE M-MEMORY.
l’hie M-Mernory Directory from the sewing machine opens.
Highlight a memory slot and click the OK button. You can also
doithle click on the memory slot. A dialog box opens, asking if you
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want to delete the M-Memorv. Click the Yes button to delete the
memory or No to keep the memory. When you are finished
deleting, click the Close button.
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Purpose: Inserts a P-Memory from the sewing machine into
an empty work area or into the sequence in the work
area at the
selected or highlighted position.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
P-MEMORY (F7) or click its button on the Toolbar. The P-Memory
Directory from the sewing machine opens. Highlight a memory
slot and click the OK button. You can also double click on the
memory slot. The selected P-Memory is inserted after the high
lighted stitch. If a section of the sequence is highlighted, it
replaces the highlighted section. To highlight a stitch, point to it
and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to
and click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Inserts a built-in stitch program from the sewing

machine into an empty work area or into the sequence in the
work area at the selected or highlighted position.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, INSERT
STITCH PROGRAM (F6) or click its button on the Toolbar. A
dialog box opens. Type the stitch program number and press
Enter. The built-in stitch program is inserted after the highlight
ed stitch. If a section of the stitch pattern is highlighted, it —

replaces the highlighted section. To highlight a stitch, point to it —

and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to

and click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last —

stitch in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button. —

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Purpose: Opens the Save File dialog box so you can save all -

the P- and M-Memories currently in the sewing machine.

Use this command to make a file that contains stitch patterns I
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Pncedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, MACHINE

LII I.. ‘I’he Save File dialog box opens. Type the name of the file
ii the Jib Name box, You can use up to eight characters or
JHIIHI)erS. I)o not use any punctuation or spaces. The extension,
R.\NI ‘iII he added automatically. Click the OK button.
IIese he latient. P-Memory programs containing large amounts
stitch points need time to transfer.
lNl’O: If you are using a Pfaff creative® 7550 or 1475 CD and have
ntcle(I a code on your sewing machine, that code will also be
sI V( d no the file. When the file is sent to a sewing machine, the
toIt will also be sent. Be sure to delete the code from the sewing
maclime before saving a machine memory file. Pfaff creative® 7570
models (10 not save the code file in a machine memory file.
I)iuhg Box Options:
File Name: Type a name for the file. The extension is autornati
callv added by the program.
List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the
bile Name list. Selecting Memory Content *PM lists all machine
neiiinrv files and All Files *,* lists all files in the PCD WIN
dins;torv. Selecting a type of file does not change the extension of
tlii stitch in the File Name box. It only lists that type of file. You
(;aIl use this list for reference when naming the file. F’or example,
yOu can give the file a consecutive number in a series of machine
iuieinory files containing heirloom stitches anti sequences.
I)irectories: Select the directory where you want to save the file.
Drives: Select the drive where you want to save the file.

Purpose: Opens an existing machine memory file arid transfers

it the sewing machine. Executing this command will erase all
to
Iii, ulemories currently on the sewing machine. If you want to
save something on the sewing machine, do it before you OK the
c miinauid.
INFO: Machine memory files are only compatible with Pfaff
i:iutve models having the same version board as was used
tvluvu creating the original file. For example: A machine memory
Ide saved from a 1475 CD will not transfer to a 7570.
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Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, FILE

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MACHINE. A dialog box opens asking if you want to overwrite

the contents of the sewing machine, Click the Yes button to
continue or No to abort the command. The Open File dialog box
opens. In the File Name field, highlight the file name. Click the
OK button. Please be patient. P-Memory programs containing
large amounts of stitch points need time to transfer.
Dialog box options:
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File Name: Type the name and extension of the file you want
to open or highlight the file name in the list box and click OK. —

The box closes and the transfer begins. I I

List Files of Type: Select the type of file you want in the
File Name list. Selecting Memory Content *.RAM lists all —

machine memory files and All Files lists all files in the I I
PCD_WIN directory.
Directories: Select the directory that contains the file you want.
Drives: Select the drive that contains the file you want.

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Purpose: Opens the Configuration dialog box where you can II
change the connection (COM port), Pfaff creative® sewing -

machine model being used, transfer-rate and the dimensions of I I

your computer screen. The COM port number must match the
serial port where you connected the PCDESIGNERTM iiilerface
cablc The model must match the model sewing machine you I I
are using.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu,
CONFIGURATION. The Configuration dialog box opens. I I
Connection: Select one of the four COM port choices by clicking
the button next to your choice. Be sure it matches the serial port —

where you connected the interface cable. If it does not match, an

error message appears when you try to send or retrieve a P- or
M-Memory or a Creative Card stitch pattern. If this is the case, I
you will need to change the configuration by selecting the I I
CONFIGURATION command and changing your selection. —

INFO: Do not use a port for the sewing machine that has the —

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tlw smiw IRQ and COM 2 and 4 have the same IRQ. For example:
If VliU mouse is on COM 1, do not use COM 3 for the sewing
iiitcliiiw, or if your mouse is on COM 2, do not use COM 4 for
tlw stwilig machine.
Creative: Select the Pfaff creative® sewing machine model that
\Oll mc using by clicking the button. If the sewing machine does
nut iiiitch, an error message appears when you try to send or
a or M-Memory or a Creative Card stitch pattern, if
this is the case, you will need to change the configuration by
schs:ting the CONFIGURATION command and changing your
sclcct ion. After you OK the change, a dialog box opens, asking if
you want to change the sewing machine. Click Yes to accept the
luane or No to cancel the change.
Screen Size: Measure your screen horizontally and vertically,
in uiuillinioters. Enter these measurements into the correspond
iuu helds. These measurements allow the program to display
lw stitch l®ittern or sequence in actual sewing size when the
I u:oininand from the FORMAT menu is selected.
[ransfèr-Rale: Select a rate of transfer between the sewing
uuuichuiuue and computer. The Pfaff creative® 1475 CD will only
tuiuuushH using the Low rate. If you encounter a problem with
tcnushrrin to any Pfaff creative® model, try using the Low rate.
you are satisfied with the settings, click the OK button.

Purpose: I Jpdates the P- and M-Memory directories in the

Hill)) it r. If von manually delete or add a stitch or stitch pattern
a l or M-Memory in the sewing machine, the computer and
suwiuug machine directories will no longer match. Also, if you
huou sewing machines, the directories will not match. Use of
his cninuuuand signals the program to update the computer rlirecto
tin in ,xt time there is communication with the sewing machine.
Procedure: Select from the MACHINE menu, SYNC.
:1 IINI. It will appear that nothing happened hut the
•.cu iiu uuuacliine’s memory will be checked and updated with
I )\t transfer.
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Duplicate CtrI+lns
Delete Del
Length Mirror F4
Mirror F5
Length horter CtrI+<
Length lDnger CtrI+->
Width narrower Ctrl+Down
Width wider Ctrl+Up
Pitch Iett Down
Pitch iight Up
ILL. #42

a Purpose: This menu contains conirnands for changing

dimensions of stitch patterns and entire sequences, as well as
deleting and duplicating stitch patterns.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on TOOLS and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose a command.
fo close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Makes a copy of the stitch at the cursor position or

the highlighted section and places it immediately after the orig
inal. The cursor or highlight moves to the duplicated stitch.
This is a quick way to add a large number of repeato(1 stitches.
This is helpful when you need to use many 8-way feed stitches
in the sequence.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, DUPLICATE
(Ctrl+Inseri). The stitch at the cursor position is copied and
placed after the original. The cursor moved to the copy. Using the
shortcut key makes this command even more efficient. —

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Las.
Purpose: l)eletes the highlighted stitch, section or entire
‘iIttII:e. Unlike the CUT command. the deleted
section is
iiiil pasted to the Clipboard. It can only be retriev ed if you
inin,edia,lolv select the UNDO conunand.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, DELETE (Delete) or
diii its button on the Toolbar. The highlighted stitch or section
is removed from the work area. To highlight a stitch, point to it
.iitd rlu.k the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point to
.is,d click on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
•,titi;I, in the section and Shift+click the left mouse button.

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Purpose: Flips the highlighted stitch, section or entire

s.’qnenco in the work area front to back. The flipped section
tilI sew in reverse order.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, LENGTh MIRROR
(H) or click its button on the Toolbar. The highlighted section is
flipped frent to back in the work area. To highlight a stitch, point
to it arnl click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point
Ii) 1131(1 tuck on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stihh in the section and Shift+click the loft mouse button.

Purpose: Flips the stitch pattern or highlighted section in the

wrk area top to bottom. The stitch pattern will sow flipped
iiglii to left.
Procedure Select from the TOOLS menu, MIRROR (P5) or
lii I its button on the Toolbar. The highlighted section is mir
iun’d 101) to bottom in the work area. To highlight a stitch. point
to it and click the left mouse button. To highlight a section, point
I., ,,nd dick on the first stitch in the section, then point to the last
stilt h in the section and Shlft+cick the left mouse button.
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Purpose: Decreases the length of the highlighted stitch,

section or the entire sequence.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, LENGT[l SHORTER
(Ctrl+ ) or click its button on the Toolbar. The length is
decreased by one increment or size. When you are decreasing
the length more than one size, it is quicker to use the shortcut
keys. To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse
button. To highlight a section, point to and click on the first
stitch in the section, then point to the last stitch in the section
and Shift+click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Increases the length of the highlighted stitch,

section or the entire sequence.
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, LENGTH LONGER
(Clrl+ ) or click its button on the Toolbar. The length is
increased by one increment or size. When you are increasing
the length more than one size, it is quicker to use the shortcut
keys. To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse
button. To highlight a section. point to and click oii the first
stitch in the section, then point to the last stitch in the section
and Shift+click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Decreases the width of the highlighted stitch,

section or the entire sequence. j
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, WIDTH NARROWER —

(Ctrl+ j) or click its button on the Toolbar. The width is

decreased by one increment or size. When you are decreasing
the width more than one size, it is quicker to use the shortcut
keys. To highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse —

button. To highlight a section, point to and click on the first

stitch in the section, then point to the last stitch in the section —

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Purpose: Increases the width of the highlighted stitch,

,s:titn or the entire sequence.

Pro(:edure: Select from the TOOLS menu, WIDTH WIDER

((:trl+t) or click its button on the Toolbar. The width is
IIH:flusO(I by one increment or size. When you are increasing
tII( vi(lth more than one size, it is quicker to use the shortcut
kuvs. li highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse
l>iittii. Th highlight a section, point to and click on the first
stjt(:h in the section, then point to the last stitch in the section
iiul Shift+click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Moves the needle position left in a highlighted

st it(:h program with multiple needle positions. For example:
Stitch Program #00 [#01].
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, PITCH LEFT (I.) or
11:L its button on the Toolbar. The needle position moves half
millimeter to the left. When you are moving the needle more
11cm oiie position, it is quicker to use the shortcut key. To high
light a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button.

Purpose: Moves the needle position right in a highlighted

stitch program with multiple needle positions. For example:
Stitch Program #00 [#01].
Procedure: Select from the TOOLS menu, PITCH RIGHT (1)
or click, its button on the Toolbar. The needle position moves
Iwli’ u millimeter to the right. When you arc moving the needle
inun than one position, it is quicker to use the shortcut key.
‘In highlight a stitch, point to it and click the left mouse button.
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script Letters
Block Letters
Outline Letters
Cursive Letters
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ILL. #43

a lETIERS Purpose: This menu contains the four alphabet styles.

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The alphabets are accessed by typing directly on the keyboard. I

As you type each letter or number, it appears in the work area
at the selected or highlighted position. If a section of the
stitch sequence is highlighted, the typing replaces the
highlighted section.
Procedure: Click the left mouse button on LETTERS and the
menu opens. From this menu you can choose an alphabet style.
To close the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
the menu and click the left mouse button.
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This is the default sHe. This is the oniy style that has upper
and lower case letters. Use the Shift key to type upper case letters.

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This is a straight stitch block style in upper case letters.
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This is a straight stitch outline style, similar to a stencil style,
in upper case letters.

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This is a script style with satin stitch accents in upper case
letters.
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Format
Zoom In F8
Zoom Out F9
1:1
Rpeat
Mirrorp
Mirror Down

Piirimse:This menu contains commands for magnifying or

ing 11w work area, switching work area sizes and viewing
In e in repeat and mirror modes.
Irocedure: Click the left mouse button on FORMAT and the
IlI(’HU ()pels. From this menu you can choose a command.
h)SC the menu, press Esc or move the arrow pointer outside
In nnnu Hod click the left mouse button.

PnrposwDoubles the current size of the work area. It is easier

feed stitch programs in a magnified work area,
H wy
1 mi iu’ seven work area sizes.
inwedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, ZOOM IN (F8)
Ii k it button on the Toolbar. The work area is magnified.

itii i)os(: Reduces the current size of the work area by half.
1 Inn nseen work area sizes.
P1 (H edure: Select from the FORMAT menu, ZOOM OUT (F9)
HI In k it button on the Toolbar. The work area size is reduced.
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Purpose: Displays the stitch sequence in actual sewing size.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu. 1:1. The stitch
pattern is reduced to match actual sewing size. In order for the
program to display the stitch pattern properly, the dimensions
of your screen must be entered into the Horizontal and
Vertical fields in the Configuration dialog box. Use the
CONFIGURATION command from the MACHINE menu.
TIP: Select the 1:1 command before printing your stitch
pattern so the stitch pattern will print in actual sewing size.

Purpose: Shows the sequence as a sewn row would look.

This reduces the need to test sew a sequence. Designing a
sequence using REPEAT instantly shows if the 8-way feed
stitches are in the correct position.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, REPEAT.
The sequence is repeated across the screen. To view the
original sequence, re-select REPEAT.

Purpose: Displays a mirrored row of the sequence above

the original. This shows the way two rows look when sewn.
Only the original sequence can be sent to the sewing machine.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu, MIRROR UP.
The mirrored sequence is displayed. You may need to reduce
the size of the work area to view both rows. Select ZOOM OUT
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(F9) to reduce the work area.

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Purpose: Displays a mirrored row of the sequence below

the riinal. This shows the way two rows look when sewn.
()u\ tIu original sequence can be sent to the sewing machine.
Procedure: Select from the FORMAT menu. MIRROR DOWN.
lime iniirored sequence is displayed. You may need to reduce
tim size of the work area to view both rows. Select ZOOM Ot fT
F9) In reduce the work area.

11w I IELP menu in M-DESIGN is the same as in P-DESIGN.

See tIm Ia-DESIGN HELP menu in Chapter 3. Command
Im’m/m’niue Guide for more information.
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Color Bar, and AUTO TRACE

INDEX stitch patterns, 89-94, 90

Color Bar, changing colors in
stitch patterns, 89-94
5. 96
Color Bar, numbering of colors, 94-9
El
Alphabets, changing the
Com binin g
Command Referenc
stitc h patte
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Configuration dialog box, 23
rns,
Guid
35-37,
e, 101-
37-40,
175
73-76

default, P-DESIGN, 38, 131 CONFIGURATION command,

131
ALPHABETS command. P-DESIGN, M-DESIGN, 166-167
Angle field, P-DESIGN Status Bar, CONFIGURATION command,
20. 112, 136 P-DESIGN, 132-133
Arrow Keys, P-DESIGN and Configuring your system. 22-24
M-DESIGN, 103-104 Connecting computer to sewing
Automatic Stitch. 21-22, 42, 49, machine, 9-10, 13
51, 113-114 COPY command, M-DESIGN, 160
AUTOMATIC STITCH command, COPY command, P-DESIGN, 121-
122
understanding, 49-50, 145-146 Crea tive Cards, 17, 25, 28, 64,
AUTOMATIC STITCH command, 86-89, 93-94
P-DESIGN, 145-146 Creative Card Directory, 17
Auto Trace, 89-90, 111-11 2, 142- 143 00
Creative Fantasy Design Tutorial, 86-1
AUTO TRACE command, Crea tive Fantasy stitch patterns, 87
P-DESIGN, 89-90, 142-143 Creative Fantasy unit, sewing
slowly, 87, 91

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Balancing, lateral, 61-63
Creative field, P-DESIGN

Crea
Curs
Status Bar, 19-20, 112
tive field, M-DESIGN Status Bar, 71,
or mov ing, M-DE SIGN, 74-75
152

Balancing, MAXI stitches, 61-63

59-63 Cursor, moving to front of
Balancing stitch patterns, P-DESIGN.
sequence. M-DESIGN, 74-75
Balancing, reverse, 41, 59-63
CURSIVE LETTERS command,
Balancing stitch patterns for
59-63 M-DESIGN, 172
your sewing machine, 41, 43,
In A, 47-49, 139, 141 CURS IVE LETTERS command,
Base Stitch, Fill- IGN, 132
SIGN, 172 P-DES
BLOCK LETTERS command, M-DE com mand, M-DESIGN, 160
com man d, P-DES IGN, 132 Cf 11’
BLOCK LETTERS mand, P-DESIGN, 121
CU’I com
BMP files, 8, 15, 25, 53. 55, 56-57,
90, 124. 142-143
Border, designing triple scallop, 81-83
Borders, designing wide, 80-81, 8 1-83 U
DELETE CARD STITCH, P-DESIGN, 88,
128
M-DE SIGN, 69, 150, 169

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Cancelling highlighting, P-DESICN,
DELETE com man d,
DELETE command, DESIGN nienu,
P-DESIGN, 124
DELE TE command, TOOLS menu,
25, 39-40, 105, 106
141-142 P-DESIGN, 17, 110, 134-135
Center Line stitch, Fill-In A. 45-47,
h, DELE TE M-MEMORY command,
Changing stitch length and widt
M-DESIGN, 163-164
M-DES1GN. 76-77
DELE TE P-MEMORY command,
Changing stitch length and width,
P-DESIGN, 127
P-DESIGN, 51-52
130, 164-16 5 Dele ting a section of a stitch pattern, 76—77
Codes, sewing machine, 65, 129- , 76-77
Deleting a stitch pattern in a sequence
Color Bar, 89-96, 99-100, 106
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I Ii riini;iI stitch pattern. 24—27

nni in FORMAT menu, P-DESIGN, 15, 143
1. .nnnc .i ‘,i’ijninn:n, M—DESIGN, 73—76 Frame stitch patterns, designing,
h’, crnnc ‘.lih ins that sew better, 59—61 87, 89-94, 94-95, 97-100
I t’.53in vnli lainlurs, 80—81, 81—83 Frame stitch patterns,
I )t’t{ •N non. l’—I)I;SIGN, [5, 123 sewing methods, 94-95, 139
it l’t ii ,\ IL iinniiiniI, Il—DEsIGN. 168 Frame work areas, 15, 20-22, 87, 89. 90, 97

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Grid Off check box, 27
‘huh irnriumn, 20, 24-25, 35, 40, 58
F Mini, Nt—t)LSIGN, 67, 159
Mini, P I)lish(;N. 15, 120
a Iii’ uii,ikiiu tim most of,
HELP command, P-DESIGN, 146
mt:sim r’., s’—si
liii st iti:hi programs,
Help files, 12, 15, 67, 77-78
11 a i’,
HELP menu. M-DESIGN. 67, 175
in ‘.i’ituwni i’s, 72. 76—77, 80—86
HELP menu, P-DESIGN. 15, 146
Ii nninnnh. M—I)hSIGN. 158
Highlighting a stitch or section, M-DESIGN
t\II unuin,nuI, hi_l)Il(I\J, 120
and P-DESIGN, 20, 25, 36, 37
Highlighting, cancelling, 25, 27, 35,

U 39-40, 50, 59, 98

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It

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t’ t Itt’

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NI t ti:.’-tt ;N, I 65—166

i:nniiiiiiid,

M;\ 1 lINE command,

P—DESIGN, 123
‘mint, maximum, 43. 49 U
Important Note for
N1.\( 1 ItNE iiiminand,
Creative Fantasy unit, warning, 87, 91
INFO command, P-DESIGN, 147
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bitt: \ti’nuu, NI lm:sl(;N, 66, 154 INSERT CARD STITCH command,
tI:SI(;N, 14, 115 P-DESIGN, 88. 128
IINSERT FILE command, M-DESIGN, 156-157
ii tn \niilli.uhnigingdensity,
INSERT FILE command, P-DESIGN. 118
4,’ 44 Ii, ‘It, lIt)— 142
Ii’.’ St ti h, 47-49. 139, 141
Inserting a stitch pattern in a sequence.
I Ii ti
it’ t,iin stitch, 45—47, 139, 141
M-DESIGN, 76-77. 77-79
till in
Inserting a stitch program or
till luttb’i)t’SlCN, 10,41—44
P-Memory, 24-26, 36
ill lit) ‘bit ii iiuiIi’, 42—43, 99, 140
INSERT M-MEMORY command.
Ill itt uu’,uuit’tl,I.—Ir4s’1’I’T’(1—I
it i I ¶1, 41—44
M-DESIGN, 163
iii iii iii I
INSERT P-MEMORY command.
till ii iIi’iiuuuuuiiiii’isi.i!1,8t1—94
l’lIi’t4tuiinuinimiid, M-DESIGN, 69, 149, 164
INSERT P-MEMORY command,
t’tht’t(,\.t!m,lIt.l3!m—142
lilt :t I, density br
P-DESIGN, 126
I IN
u,itti’riis, 01
INSERT STITCI I PROGRAM command.
I ,iuuui’ ‘tub h 1
till I, ‘‘ill—In A,
M-DESIGN, 69, 149-150, 164
11.1 t\ ‘.

INSERT STITCH PROGRAM command,

I I itSI( ,N, It, 45—4!)
N.’ttum:ll,viil—InB.
P-DESIGN, 129
PCDESlGNER Software
Installing T
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I’ ill ‘ti .N. tO, U -34. 88
tim .11, Inunn stitch pattern. 89—94
on your hard disk, 9-10
ill I IN
tlb,l,’n’,un NI t)l:SICN,76
IRQ, interrupt request, 133
it Iii 161 11,1< nuini,iinl, I’—I)ESIGN. 137—138
Ii lI<’\t.\ I non, NI DESIGN, (47, 173
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M-DESIGN work area, 72

Memory capacity,
sewing machine, 20, 41
Memory, sewing machine,
KEYBOARD command, P-DESIGN, 147
managing, 20, 64-65
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse
Operations, 101-107 Memory, sewing machine,
updating, 19, 22-24, 71, 112, 152
Menu Commands, M-DESIGN, 154-175

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LARGE SCRIPT command,
Menu Commands, P-DESIGN, 115-147
Menu, M-DESIGN, 66-67
Menu, P-DESIGN, 14-15
P-DESiGN, 132 MIRROR command. M-DESIGN, 69, 150, 169
LARGE FRAME command, P-DESIGN, 145 MIRROR command, P-DESIGN, 18, 111, 137
Large Frame work area, 20-22, 89, 90, 97 MIRROR DOWN command, M-DESIGN, 175
LENGTH LONGER command. MIRROR UP command, M-DESIGN. 174
M-DESICN, 70, 150, 170 MONOGRAM command, P-DESIGN. 132
LENGTH MIRROR command, MOUSE command, I’-DESIGN, 147
M-DESIGN, 69. 150, 169 Mouse Operation, 105-107
LENGTH MIRROR command, MOVE command. P-DESIGN. 18, 110, 135
P-DESIGN, 18, 110, 137 Multi-row sequences, replacing
LENGTH SHORTER command, stitch programs, M-DESIGN, 84-86
M-DESIGN. 69-70, 150, 170
Letters, adding to your design, 37-40
LETTERS menu, M-DESIGN, 67, 172
LOAD BMP-FILE command, P-DESIGN, 124
Needle Position at start of a
LOAI) CARD STITCH command,
P-DESIGN. 17, 87-88. 109. 127 stitch pattern. M-DESIGN, 72-73, 153
Needle Position field, NI-DESIGN, 70, 153
LOAD M-MEMORY command,
M-DESIGN, 68, 149, 162-163 NEW command, M-DESIGN, 154
NEW command, P-DESIGN, 116
LOAD P-MEMORY command.
P-DESIGN, 16, 108, 125-126 New Pattern Size, 5 1-52
NEW PATTERN SIZE command,
P-DESIGN, 18, 111, 138
9mm command, P-DESIGN. 144

MACHINE - FILE command,

M-DESIGN, 164-165
MACHiNE FILE command,
1:1 command, M-DESIGN, 67, 89, 167, 174
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P-DESIGN, 129-130
1:1 command, P-DESIGN. 22, 53, 133. 144
MACHINE menu, M-DESIGN, 67, 162
OPEN command. M-DES1GN, 68. 148, 155
MACJUNE menu, P-DESIGN, 15, 125
OPEN command, P-DESIGN, 16, 108, 116
MAXI command, P-DESIGN, 144-145
Open File dialog box, 32
MAXI stitches and 8-way feed, 5 7-59
Opening stitch programs, 32-34
MAXI stitch patterns, 20, 28, 30. 61-63
Opening the program, 13
MAXI work area, 15, 20-21, 22, 24, 35,49
OPEN STITCH PROGRAM command.
NI-DESIGN command, P-DESIGN, 119-1 20
P-DESIGN, 17, 109, 129
M-DESIGN Command Reference, 147-175
NI-DESIGN Menu, 66-67
OUTLINE LETTERS command,
NI-DESIGN. 172
‘I
NI-DESIGN Menu Commands, 154-175
O1 ITLINE LET’l’ERS command,
M-DESIGN, overview. 66
P-DESIGN, 132
M-DESIC;N Status Bar, 71-72, 152-153
Overwriting a P-Memory, 27-29, 65
NI-DESIGN Toolbar, 68-70. 147-151
M-DESIGN Tutorial, 65-86
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ROTATE command,

U P-DESIGN, 18, 110, 136-137

I ‘\( 1 SIlt IP : mmand, M—DESIGN, 157—158

I SEl’tiP command, P—DESIGN. 119
ommand, M—DESIGN, 161
I’\Sl’I coniiii,iu(I, P—DESIGN, 122
U
SAVE AS command, M-DESIGN, 68, 148, 156
I’( S \tiisioii, 30 SAVE AS command. P-DESIGN, 117-118
IESII ;N mnmand, NI—DESiGN, 158 SAVE command, M-DESIGN, 148, 155
SAVE command, P-DESIGN. 16. 108, 117
I’ I )ISI( N I onnnand Reference, 107-147
Save File dialog box. 30-31
I’ I )ISI( N Menu. 14—15
lI )ESI(N Mcnu Cummands. 115—147 Saving a P-Memory, 30-3 1
Saving stitch patterns to disk. 30-31
I’ I)I:lGN. overview. 14
I’! II:sl(;N Status Bar. 19-22, 112-114
Scanner, tips on using. 56—57
Scanner, types, 56
I’l )I’SI(;N’luoIbar, 16-19, 107-112
Screen Size field. 24
I’ I )l;SI( N Ititorial, 13—65
I’] %SB N Work Area, 22 SCRIPT LETTERS command. NI-DESIGN. 172
I’It( II I ,I’,I’l coniiinind, SCRIP’!’ LETTERS command. P-DESIGN. 131
MIJESIGN, 70. 151, 171 SELECT ALL command, M-DESIGN, 160
I’II’( .11 RI( III command, SELECT ALL command, P-DESIGN. 121
M-I)I:SIGN. 70, 151. 171 SELECT command,
I’iscls. 25, 53. 90 P-DESIGN, 18. 110. 135-136
Selecting a stitch or section. M—DESIGN and
‘I’’ k’v. ll’mg. kevsj. pressing, 28
\I,oii i I)iroctorv, dialog box, 28—29 P-DESIGN, 18. 110, 121. 135-136, 160
I \I’inorv, risin a. 29 SEND CARD STITCH command.
I’ ‘no rv. sinding stitches to, p-DESIGN, 17, 87-89. 109. 128
I’ )ESI( N. 27—29 Sending a stitch sequence to the
I’EINT oniniand, M-DESIGN, 68. 148, 157 sewing machine, 27—29
I ‘1< NI’ nonaini. P—DESIGN, 16. 108, 119 SEND M-MEMORY command.
‘riot ii Irano stitch patterns. 53 M-DESIGN, 69.. 149, 163
IS Oil Still) dialog box, 53 SEND P-MEMORY command,
P-DESIGN, 16-17, 109, 126
SET STITCH command,

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(ust I a i mark (?) koy,
P-DESIGN, 17, 110, 135
Sewing machine memory,
managing, 20, 64-65
I I itt n iI 757(1 md 7550 75 Sewing machine warning,
I”rame stitch, 132, 139
Shortcut keys, P-DESIGN and
U
1<13 It 11 ioiin,iiid, M—DESIGN, 68, 148. 159
M-DESIGN, 102-105
SMALL FRAME command, P-DESiGN, 145
Status Bar and ? key on
1<I:M’RKS coinioioid, M-DESIGN, 157 Pfaff creative® 7570 and 7550, 75
RIAIkkS oniniimd, P-DESIGN, 118 STATUS BAR, command,
k1MAEkS command, using, M-DESIGN, 161
I I )I:SII ;N h3 STATUS BAR command,
I<LI’t;;vI coiinooid, NI—DESIGN, 174 P-DESIGN, 122
kisitoi stitch patterns, P—DESIGN, 51—52 Status Bar, M-DESIGN, 71-72, 152-153
R-t l’v0l3 1 I’Muoory from Status Bar, P-DESIGN, 19-22, 112-114
swo naclnio, 29 Stitch Density, Fill-In A and
l’tuicvmp stitch patterns, 29, 32—34 Fill-In B, 42, 44-45, 91, 140-142
I’visc st it:loog. using in P—DESIGN, 59—63
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Tutorial, Frame design.
H LEN GT H com man d, ESI GN , 65- 86
STITC
-139 Tutorial, M-D
P-DESIGN, 19. 112, 138 lutorial, P-DESIGN. 1 3-6
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patt ern bala ncin g for ges tion s for usin g, 11-13
Stitch
63 Sutoriid, sug
your sewing mac hin e, 59-
size of, 51-52, 76-77 -S

Stitch pattern, changing

Stitch pattern,
Stitch patt ern .
dele
eras
Stitch pattern, inserting,
ting
ing ,
, 76—
27- 29
77

35-37, 76—77
U UNDO command, M-D
ESIGN, 68, 148, 159
. 32- 34 GN, 16, 108, 121

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file s on disk ESI
Stitch pattern, opening UNDO command, P-D
. rep laci 1g. 84— 86 a Pfa ff cro ativ e 1475 CD, 20
Stitch pattern tJpgrading
51- 52
Stitch pattern. resizing.
29.32—34
Stitch pattern, retrieving,
to disk, 30—31
Stit ch patt ern , sav
Stitch pattern, sending
P-Mom orv, 27—29
ing
to sewing machine
VID’I’FI N ARR( )‘iVER coin
niaiid, I
, bui lt— in stitc hes , M-D ES1 GN , 70, 151 , 170
Stitch pattern usin g

24-27. 35-37 W1IYT’H WIDER command,

Stitch patt ern s, com
35-37, 37-40, 73-76
bin ing , M-DESIGN, 151, 170
Window color, changing,
96 I
s, des ign ing , 24- 27 Wo rk Are a. M-D ESI GN, 72
Stitch pattern
Stitch patterns, printing
, 53 Work Area, P-DESIGN. 22
, trac ing . liD
St itclung path
91, 140
Structure Stitch, 42, 44,
Switch lo com
Synchronizing sewing
man

19. 22-24, 71. 112. 152

d, 54, 55
machine, U ZOOM IN command,
man d. M-D ES1 GN . 167 M-DESIGN, 70, 151, 173
SYNC. MACHINE com
mand, ZOOM IN cumrnaiid,
SY N( MACI TINE com -144
P-DESIGN, 19, 112, 143
.

P-DESIGN, 133-13 4
ZOOM 01 J’l com man d,
System requirements. 8
M-DESIGN, 70, 151, 173
Z0( )M Of T coininancl,

U
lemplates. 15. 19, 24-27.
53-55, 124
P-DESiGN. 19. 112. 144

P— DE SIGN, 26. 53—55

Templates, drawing,
tes , sav ing in Pai ntb rush. 53—55
lempla
fit wor k area, 55
templates, sizing to
es. usin g Pai ntb rush , 53—55
Templat
d. M-D ESI GN, 161
TOOLBAR comman
R com man d, P-D ESI GN. 122
TOOLBA
70, 147-151
Toolbar, M-DESIGN, 68-
P-D ESI GN . 16- 19. 107-112
Toolbar,
Tools, active, 311
, 67, 168
TOOLS menu, M-DESIGN
, 15, 134
TOOLS menu, P-DESIGN
Transler-Rate, 23, 133, 167
Design, 86—100
Tutorial, Creative Fantasy

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