Retrieving Embroidery Data for Cutting (Compatible Models Only)
Embroidery data (.phc or .pes files) can be retrieved to the machine, then cut out or drawn. .phc files are embroidery data from sewing machines equipped with an embroidering function, and .pes files are embroidery data created with the embroidery design software system PE-DESIGN. With this embroidery data, outline data or region data of parts of each color or of the entire pattern can be created. Memo
Note
• This feature is compatible only with models equipped with a function to import embroidery data. For the functions available with your machine model, check “Embroidery Data (.PES/ .PHC)” under “Machine Information” of the settings screen. Note • For details on .phc and .pes files, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center.
• .phc and .pes files cannot be imported into CanvasWorkspace. Retrieve the patterns directly from a USB flash drive to the cutting machine.
A confirmation screen appears.
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Preparing .phc or .pes Files
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a Magnifying Zoom in on the pattern to 200%. Then, touch to display the patterns enlarged by 400%. To scroll through the screen, touch the arrow keys. b Deleting Delete the selected patterns. c Appliqué Create cutting data for an appliqué piece. d Embroidering lines Convert embroidery data to cutting/drawing data. Note • With embroidery data created from a photo, intricate shapes are not suitable for cutting. Use the Enhanced Image Tracing function (premium function) of CanvasWorkspace to extract the necessary outlines from the original photo.
■ .phc Files Using a sewing machine that can save embroidery patterns to an external device, save the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive. The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive differs
depending on the sewing machine. Refer to the operation manual for your sewing machine.
■ .pes Files Using embroidery design software system, save the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive. The procedure for saving the embroidery pattern to the USB flash drive differs depending on the version of the software. Refer to the instruction manual for your software. This manual uses embroidery patterns created with PE-DESIGN as examples.
Retrieving the Pattern to the Cutting Machine
a Retrieve the embroidery pattern (.phc or .pes file) from the USB flash drive to the machine. (Refer to “Retrieve Data” on page 54.)
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