Ann The Gran Community

I'm trying out a trial version of embird, but am having some problems, thought you might be able to help. I import a pic, stitch it, then try to save it to pes format. I either get an error msg stating that there isn't a current file to convert, or that the project is to lg for my hoop (which it isn't) When I do get lucky & save it, I can't find it where I saved it. & I'm not sure how to convert my project from what I did to pes. Any help appreciated.

Lil

Lil, Please send me YOUR email addy, I have answers for you!!   " there is no way to save with trial Embird"

Sincerely, Lollie

Also....there are 2 good Embird Groups

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AbsolutelyEmbird/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Embird101/

I do not know if she meant the "Simply teach me" series they have I believe 4 CD's. You may find them at "dianaandkothy.com".

Good luck!

Michaelle

I'm using Stitch Era Universal digitizing software.  I just started embroidering recently and came across it while looking for software to use.  There's one dealer in the US for it now--www.lorileedesigns.com. The only thing is that you have to be connected to the web to use it.   It's only $15 so it's well worth it to try it out! Their customer service is great--they have a yahoo group for users and I've had all my questions answered very quickly. Also have user manual.  It does more than I can imagine I will  ever master, although there are more complex versions you can purchase for much more $ from them.  I haven't digitized my own designs yet --have mainly been combining letters and designs for monograms, etc., but hope I can have time to try soon.

Hi - My friend's PE design 8's card reader broke - does anyone know if my PED basic card reader will work with her software? I feel so badly for her! Also, any good free tutorials out there?

If the designs are saved to a file on the hard drive, a cd or flash drive, they can be retrieved and used with PED Basic,

Hi - I agree with Pattiann.  The card readers for PE Design and PED Basic look the same, but they must be slightly different as PE Design will not work with a PED Basic card reader (I've tried!).  But if you're going to lend out your PED Basic card reader, you might as well lend out the software as well (if it's legal).  Then designs created with PE Design can at least be transferred to the embroidery card using PED Basic.  At least that would be my suggestion!  Lynne

thanks - do you have to have the card reader hooked up to the computer to use the software? sorry if these are dumb questions - im a newbie = lol

Card readers come with software, which has to be loaded onto the PC.  It is this program that is used to find designs and load them onto the memory card.

The card has to be compatible with both the card reader and the format of your embroidery machine.

The reader has to be connected to the pc that has the applicable software in order for it to work.

You can use any brand of embroidery software for editing or digitizing designs.  Once they are saved as pes and are within the hoop size recognized by the card reader, you can use any brand of card reader that is compatible with the format needed for your embroidery machine.

You can use PED Basic, Magic Box, Amazing Box or Vikant/Ultimate - always check the information for the reader before purchasing. 

Donna,

type www.Brother.com  and find the items you want to know about in the selections . Keep going til you open up the embroidery and sewing machine area. Open either Upgrades or Downloads until you find the XP, Vista, etc, fixes and download the Vista upgrade onto your computer according to the instructions given. That should solve your problems. Good luck.

I think anyone who had XP when they bought their computer and currently purchased a new one with Vista will have to upgrade their software to get it to work.  Nora

Check into Wilcom.  Strawberry Stitch has an introductory offer (I think) that is not too expensive----very good program and easy to used and won't out grow and can add onto it as you learn.

I am thinking of buying a digitizing software. Do you know is PE design will work for jef format?

gramakj50:

I am thinking of buying a digitizing software. Do you know is PE design will work for jef format?

Which version of PE design will you be getting? I believe that yes it will work with the jef format, but it would be helpful to know which version of the software to be sure. Have fun with your new software. Enjoy, kt3234 Karen

 All software is compatible with embroidery machine formats except for possibly Bernina's art format.

There are several brands that have free trials, Brother is one.  http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/Software/digsoftware.aspx

I use the Floriani Suite.  It does everything I want, from tweaking designs to full digitizing.  They have a great training system, with Webinars each month, and good customer service.  I have also used Embroidery Office, but I like the Floriani Suite because of the available training.

I have never done photo-stitching, so don’t know about that.  I don’t know if there are plans to make that available in the Floriani software. 

The Floriani Suite is constantly being upgraded and added to.  All the upgrades and new versions are free!  That’s a big plus because with many others you have to pay for the “newer, better” versions.

I think there is a demo version available to try out.  That might be something to do to get a “feel” for how it works.  Here’s a link to it –  

http://www.florianisoftware.com/products/*/*/6873

Happy Stitching – Pat in Washington