Using the wizard

This wizard provides a step-by-step guide for creating embroidery patterns.

Click , and then select [Wizard] from the command list.

1. From Image
   Clicking this button displays the [From Image] dialog box.
2. New Line Image
   Clicking this button opens a new Design Page in the Line Image Stage.

   Drawing a new line image freehand.

3. New Figure
   Clicking this button opens a new Design Page in the Figure Handle Stage.

   Drawing a new figure handle image freehand.

4. Open PEM
   Clicking this button displays the [Open] dialog box so that a .pem file can be selected.
5. Most Recently Used Files
   From the list, click the name of the file, and then click [Open].
6. Always show Wizard at Startup
   Select this check box to start up the wizard each time Design Center is started up.

Opening an image

When you click the [From Image] button in the [How do you want to produce embroidery?] dialog box, the [From Image] dialog box appears.

1. Open Image File
   Clicking this button that displays the [Open] dialog box to select an image file.

   Image file formats

2. From Clipboard
   Clicking this button to paste the image on the Clipboard into the Design Page. This function can only be used when there is an image on the Clipboard.
3. From TWAIN Device
   Clicking this button to import an image from a TWAIN device (such as a scanner) connected to your computer, then paste it in the Design Page.
4. Use Current Image
   Clicking this button to use an image opened in the Original Image Stage. This function can only be used when an image is opened in the Original Image Stage.
   • To import an image from a file TWAIN device
     • Connect the TWAIN device to the computer, and then click [Image], then [Open from TWAIN Device], or click [From TWAIN Device] in the [From Image] dialog box. When the [Select Source] dialog box appears, select a device. Next, click [Select].
     • For information on using the driver interface, refer to the help manual for that interface, or contact the manufacturer of the interface.
   • Tips for scanning illustrations for Design Center
     • If the outline is not clear, trace the outline on tracing paper.
     • Better scanning results may be produced by reducing the tone of the image.