PE-DESIGN PLUS

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

What is the difference between PE-DESIGN PLUS, PE-DESIGN Lite, and PE-DESIGN NEXT?

Compare the features listed below.

 

Features PE-DESIGN Lite PE-DESIGN PLUS PE-DESIGN NEXT
General
Hoop Size
Up to 130mm x 180mm
(Approx. 5" x 7")
Up to 200mm x 300mm
(Approx. 8" x 12")
Single-needle machine
Up to 200mm x 300mm
(Approx. 8" x 12")
Multi-needle machine
Up to 360mm x 360mm
(Approx. 14" x 14")
Write multiple PES files to the card
Yes
Yes
Yes
File Import
Yes
Yes
Yes
File Export
-
Yes
Yes
Built-in Embroidery Design
40+
100+
800+
Advanced User Interface (Ribbon UI)
-
Yes
Yes
Stitch Simulator
-
Yes
Yes
Font Functions
Built-in Fonts
35 built-in fonts
35 built-in fonts
100 built-in fonts
True Type Fonts
-
-
Yes
Monogram
-
-
Yes
Small Font
-
-
Yes
Text Transform
-
Circle type only
Yes
Custom Font Pattern Creation
-
-
Yes
Image Conversion
Auto Punch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Photo Stitch
-
Yes
Yes
Cross Stitch
-
Yes
Yes
Sewing Attribute
Sewing Attribute Setting
Basic
Basic
Advanced
Region Sew Type
2
3
10
Satin Stitch
Fill Stitch
Satin Stitch
Fill Stitch
Programmable Fill Stitch
Satin Stitch
Fill Stitch
Programmable Fill Stitch
Piping Stitch
Motif Stitich
Cross Stitch
Concentric Circle Stitch
Radial Stitch
Spiral Stitch
Stippling Stitch
Line Sew Type
-
2
7
-
Zigzag Stitch
Running Stitch
Zigzag Stitch
Running Stitch
Triple Stitch
Motif Stitch
Stem Stitch
Candlewicking Stitch
E/V Stitch
Gradation and Color blending
-
-
Yes
Stamp Pattern
-
-
Yes
Drawing Shapes
Line, Rectangle, Circle, Heart, Star, etc.
-
Predigitized for Design Library
Yes
Manual Punch
-
-
Yes
Editing
Point Editing
-
-
Yes
Scale, Rotate, Flip
Yes
Yes
Yes
Circle Copy/ Mirror Copy
-
-
Yes
Maintain Density of Stitch Patterns
-
Yes
Yes
Stitch Pattern Editing
-
-
Yes
Editing in Realistic View
-
Yes
Yes

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