Functions in the Name Drop List dialog box

  1. Name Drop List
    Create the list of text to be used to replace text in the pattern. Double-click a cell to enter input mode.
    Select a row to display a preview of the pattern with the text in that row. A row in the text list can be selected by pressing the or key.
  2. Click to add a row at the end of the list.
    (Up to 500 rows can be added.)
  3. Edit Text
    Enters input mode for the text in the selected cell. (Input mode can also be entered by double-clicking a cell.)
  4. Insert
    Select a row, and then click [Insert]. A new row is inserted above the selected one.
  5. Delete
    Select a row, and then click [Delete]. The selected row is deleted.
  6. Import CSV
    Imports a Name Drop List as a .csv file.
    Click this button, select the drive and folder, click the name of the file, and then click [Open], or double-click the file's icon.
  7. Save as CSV
    Saves the created Name Drop List.
    Click this button, select the drive and folder, type the name of the file in the [File Name] box, and then click [Save] to save the list as a .csv file.
  8. USB Link
    Click to send to machines by using the USB Link function. This button is available if an embroidery machine compatible with the USB Link function is connected to the computer. Connect a compatible embroidery machine that has been started in USB Link mode.

    USB Link

  9. Wireless Link
    Click to send to machines by using the Wireless Link function. This button is available if an embroidery machine compatible with the Wireless Link function has been connected to the same wireless network as the computer that is running PE-DESIGN version 11.2 or later.

    Wireless Link

  10. To Folder

    Outputting patterns using text from the text list

  11. Select text in the [Name Drop List] dialog box and click [OK] to return to the Design Page and edit the pattern with the text replaced.

    If the pattern contains two text patterns with the [Name Drop] attribute applied, the text list appears as shown below.