PE Design 11

Design Creation & Editing

• Editing Tools
  Resize, rotate, flip, and align designs with numerical precision for easy customization.
• Drawing Tools
  Create custom shapes with lines, curves, and regions for unique embroidery designs.
• Manual & Auto-Digitizing
  Convert raster images (e.g., JPG, PNG) into stitch files either manually for precision or automatically for speed.
• Vector Support
  Import and manipulate vector graphics (e.g., SVG, EPS) for scalable designs.

Stitch Functions

• Stitch Types
  Offers satin, fill, spiral, and decorative stitches for diverse design effects.
• Applique Support
  Create appliqués with automatic cutting lines for ScanNCut machine compatibility.
• 3D Puff Embroidery
  Create raised embroidery designs for added texture.

Lettering and Typography

• Built-in Embroidery Fonts
  Includes 130 fonts for customizable text embroidery
• TrueType Font Conversion
  Convert TrueType fonts into embroidery lettering for personalized designs.
• Monogramming Tools
  Easily create monograms with 1–3 letters.

File Handling and Compatibility

• Import/Export Formats
  Supports PES, DST, HUS, EXP, and FCM for compatibility with various machines.
• Image Import
  Import .bmp, .jpg, and other image formats to create embroidery designs.
• Multi-Brand Support
  Compatible with major embroidery machine brands such as Brother, Janome, Bernina, Tajima, and others.
• Hoop Size Management
  Select from standard and custom hoop sizes to fit your machine.

Layout and Composition Tools

• Multi-Hooping Support
  Split large designs across multiple hoops for oversized embroidery projects.
• Templates and Guidelines
  Use built-in templates and alignment guides for precise design placement.
• Background Image Placement
  Preview designs on fabric images to visualize the final product.

Stitch Simulation and Preview

• Stitch-by-Stitch Preview
  Simulate stitching process to preview designs before sewing
• Thread Color Management
  Adjust and visualize thread colors for accurate design outcomes.
• 3D Simulation
  Realistic preview of how stitches will appear on the fabric.

Automation Features

• Auto-Underlay Generation
  Automatically adds underlay stitches to stabilize fabric
• Auto-Density Management
  Adjusts stitch density based on design and fabric for optimal results.
• Branching and Pathing Optimization
  Optimize stitching paths for efficiency.

Color and Material Management

• Thread Charts
  Access built-in thread charts for accurate color selection across brands.
• Color Matching Tools
  Match and preview thread colors for precise design rendering.
• Auto Color Reduction
  Minimize color changes to streamline the embroidery process.
• Fabric Type Settings
  Adjust design parameters based on the selected fabric.
• Stabilizer Recommendations
  Receive suggestions for appropriate stabilizers.

Output and Printing

• Print Design Sheets
  Print detailed design previews with thread colors and stitch details.
• Production Worksheets
  Generate worksheets with instructions for embroidery production.

Analytics & Reporting

• Stitch count reports
  Provides detailed reports on total stitches for project planning
• Color change reports
  Lists thread color changes for efficient embroidery setup.
• Thread usage reports
  Estimates thread consumption for cost and material planning.
• Time to complete estimation
  Predicted time to finish stitching based on machine speed.