PE-DESIGN 10
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PE-DESIGN 10
Date: 02/09/2014 ID: faqh00100050_000
What is the difference between PE-DESIGN 10 and PE-DESIGN NEXT?
Compare the features listed below.
| PE-DESIGN NEXT | PE-DESIGN 10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | ||||
| Security Device | USB Card Writer | PE-DESIGN Software Key | New | USB style replaces card writer as security device |
| Install Program | CD | In the PE-DESIGN Software Key | New | USB style-CD drive not necessary |
| Embroidery (PES) files can be displayed as thumbnails in Windows Explorer | - | ♦ | New | designs displayed in Windows Explorer for viewing |
| New embroidery frame size setting (240 × 360 mm frame) | - | ♦ | New | 9 1/2" x 14" without re-hooping |
| Functions | ||||
| Specify multiple sewing directions | - | ♦ | New | can specify multiple lines indicating sewing directions |
| Move the stitch pattern reference points | - | ♦ | New | move points to arrange stitch patterns for a more decorative effect |
| PhotoStitch™ conversion | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | new masks and color settings |
| Optimize sewing order | - | ♦ | New | reduces number of thread color changes |
| Convert stitch patterns to outline patterns | - | ♦ | New | commands to convert stitch patterns to shape patterns |
| Split Outline tool | - | ♦ | New | can split part of shape enclosed by specific points |
| Split and connect stitch data | - | ♦ | New | splits one pattern into two and connects two stitch patterns into one |
| Split and connect outline data | - | ♦ | New | splits one open shape pattern into two and connects two shape patterns into one |
| Density setting | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | allows better coverage for 3D and puffy foam |
| Chain Stitch | - | ♦ | New | additional line sew type |
| Net Fill Stitch, Zigzag Net Fill Stitch | - | ♦ | New | additional variation for region fill |
| Paste Attributes command | - | ♦ | New | color, sew type & attributes are copied and pasted to a selected pattern |
| Import design to Layout & Editing from Design Center as shape patterns | - | ♦ | New | import embroidery data as stitches or as outlines |
| Content | ||||
| Built in Regular fonts | 95 | 120 | Enhanced | spacing and size of characters has been adjusted |
| Built in Small fonts | 5 | 10 | Enhanced | 1/4" tall or less and still readable |
| Number of built-in designs | Over 800 | Over 1,000 | Enhanced | |
| PhotoStitch™ sample image | 16 | 46 | Enhanced | |
| PhotoStitch™ sample design | 12 | 42 | Enhanced | |
| User interface | ||||
| Ribbon U/I | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | one click |
| Design Library U/I | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | easily add designs to design page |
| Gradations U/I | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | gradation patterns can be easily adjusted |
| Entry/exit points U/I | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | easily adjust patterns |
| Name of built in Fonts | - | ♦ | New | easier reference to font style |
| Font Filter command | - | ♦ | New | filters to list selected types of fonts |
| Recommended minimum font size information | - | ♦ | New | guide for built-in font size |
| Context menus from right-click | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | quick tools with right click |
| Startup Wizard | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | access desired functions and files with single click |
| Fabric Selector | - | ♦ | New | change sewing attribute to recommend setup for fabric type |
| Guide Line | - | ♦ | New | tool to align embroidery patterns |
| Matrix copy | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | creates copies of selected patterns at an equal distance apart |
| EMF & SVG Vector import | - | ♦ | New | EMF & SVG file types can be converted to embroidery data |
| Applique Wizard | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | can be used with combined patterns & text |
| Cutwork Wizard | - | ♦ | New | create cutwork patterns |
| Embroidered patch Wizard | - | ♦ | New | create satin stitches and cutting lines around selected patterns |
| Show/Hide stitched objects on Design page | - | ♦ | New | patterns displayed or hidden on Design page |
| Show/Hide Not stitched objects on sewing order dialog | - | ♦ | New | patterns not sewn are displayed or hidden |
| Color changes/Total colors can be displayed | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | set for project selected |
| Measure tool | ♦ | ♦ | Enhanced | |
| ♦ | Feature Included |
| - | Feature Not Included |
PE-DESIGN 10
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