Magnificent Monograms II
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1. Mono45 Angel Century Block Christmas Tree Alphabet BN a F iJ ij 1 u F 1 yy x u hn F 1 a E kl I 1 L ji 8 1 iy a 1 J N m Extended Block SN65278 g C AK Floral Alphabet E a Campus Block NDC54330 N Rosemail A Daisy Alphabet e sf UNA l Key Script FA86057 n Space Alphabet Santa Holding Letter Alphabet 5 English Script DA86079 x 7 Name Drop Cap M l N Whance M Simple Block 0586003 a N Brandon Em Century Block SA43468 7 Santa With Sack Extended Block Alphabet SN65254 Victorian AC 1 8 idimyirdanui www amazingdesigna cam 98612 75676 7 AMAZING DESIGNS 15 A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TAGONY CORPORATION E005 GREAT MOTIONS IS A TRADEMARK OF ACTION TAPES ING ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ALL DESIGNS CONTAINED HEREIN COPYRIGHT ACTION TAPES ING WEA GREAT NOTIONS ADIB MM 22. eee eren pg 46 Wizard Tool Bar eere pg 47 Print Instruction Sheet pg 48 Print Template eere pg 50 Adjust Text Placement pg 51 WOKE WZATI ec Q pg 51 Adjust Text Placement pg 52 WOODS FONE aussi pg 52 Adjust Text Placement pg 53 Monogram Wizard ees pg 53 Using Envelopes eere pg 54 WOKE VVIZALT c pg 54 Advanced Settings eere pg 55 Realistic View Control eese pg 55 LEXE WZATA n ini pg 55 Using the Fill Function oooooooocoocoomo o pg 56 Changing the Background Color pg 58 Tips and Ideas pg 59 Selecting the Best Font pg 60 Creating Unique Monograms pg 61 Inches to Millimeters Chart pg 62 IV Magnificient Monograms ll uonejejsu uononpoJu HEISYSIND soiseg seep 9 sdi so duieg Installation 1 c O pru amp N Installation In this section e License Agreement e Computer Requirements e Installing Magnificent Monograms Registering the Program e Starting the Program 2 Magnificient Monogra
3. Quick Start 39 4 Let s do a monogram for Mary Alice Smith In this style of monogram the last name initial appears large and in the center Type in MSA so that the last initial S will appear in the center Click on the default letter height and type 50 Fig QS2 5 5 Click on the Decoration labeled d1 Fig QS2 6 The decorations displayed with the first twenty six font choices are uniquely associated with that font In this font the decorations are intended to be used with the number of letters shown in the examples After selecting the decoration click on the Next button 6 In the Compose screen the monogram itself appears larger than the work grid The grid relates to the size of the hoop that was on the Opening screen Click on the Select fii tool and then on the monogram to get a selection box with stretcher handles to resize the monogram to fit inside the work grid Fig QS2 7a You will also need to click on the Zoom Out amp tool to see the circular stretcher handles Click and drag the monogram to fit inside your work area Fig QS2 5 Text Dialog Ted usa FT Change to fil Fig QS2 6 Choose Decoration BN e fp ime mm ES Fig QS2 7a Compose Screen Fig QS2 7b Compose Screen t ES Sg 2 O 40 Magnificent Monograms ll T If necessary you can adjust the Fig QS2 8 spacing of the characters using Kerning Tool the Kerning tool F
4. 52 Magnificent Monograms ll l Fig B 10 Adjust Text Placement Swoosh before Kerning Swoosh Font Kerning is alwavs necessarv when using this font stvle but its unusual appearance makes this step worthwhile 1 Select Swoosh from the font list Type in a name in the text Fig B 11 dialog box Click Next The text Move Diamond appears in the Compose screen between M and A Fig B 10 2 Place the cursor over the yellow diamond between the capital letter and first lower case letter When the cursor changes to a double arrow Fig B 10 allowing you to move the rest of the letters toward the capital Fig B 12 letter There are also yellow Completed Text diamonds between each letter to allow kerning ifthe letters are too close or too far apart 3 The resulting text has a long tail that extends along the bottom of the name Fig B 12 RER If the letters do not require kerning you can still 4 move them using the yellow diamonds Adjust Text Placement Monogram Wizard 1 Inthe Monogram Wizard select the Elegant Scriptfont Type the size 30 and the letters ABC in the text input box Click Next 2 The monogram appears in the Compose screen with the letters crowded and too close together Fig B13 3 Click several times on the right arrow between the A and the B in the Kerning box Fig B 14a Then click several times on the right arrow between the B and the C Fig B 14b 4 Continue unti
5. Fig B 1a Print Setup Wizards View New Save As Options Print Ctrl P Print Template Print Preview Print Setup Fig B 1b Printer Settings 28 oc Fig B 2a Print Preview Wizards View Options New Save As Print Ctil P Print Template Print Preview Print Setup Exit Fig B 2b Print Range Pages from 16 fil A Print range Basics 49 will be printed along with the file Fig B 3 name format and color sequence Completed Monogram list No preview will be provided on Wizards View Options screen to show you what will be New printed Be sure to select the print Per range 1 to 1 as described in step l Print Template 3 2 on the previous page if you wish to Pia print only the instruction sheet Print Setup Recent File Exit Fig B 4 Instruction Sheet Filename Gary_Monkey pes Size 88 x 75 mm 3 46 x 2 95 in Stitches 3901 Colors 4 d 1 Warm Grey n 2 Amber Red 3 Black 4 Leaf Green 50 Magnificent Monograms ll l Fig B 5 Print Template File Print Template Wizards View Options New Save AS You can print a placement template from Magnificent Monograms template is different from an Print Ctri4P instruction sheet because it doesn t P include any color sequence Print Setup information It is for placement only
6. Instruction Manual mazine Designs Table of Contents Table of Contents Magnificient Monograms ll Table of Contents End User License Agreement pg 2 Computer Requirements eese pg 8 Software Installation pg 9 REJIS AO ERE TT TT TT pg 11 INIFOAUCHON PENSIERO TT pg 17 Program OVESVICW ccccscsceccecesceccecescecescescees pg 18 Icons Used in this Manual pg 19 Monogram Wizard eene pg 20 TEXU WIZBOFG ses essen rent pg 21 MENU Scene EEE E ERES ORAE pg 22 FILE MON nennen 139999304902 ea pg 22 View Menu ceres eene nente eher nnns pg 23 ZOOM pg 23 REALISTO VIEW e ias pg 23 Options Menu pg 24 HOOD SIZO i nudi taxa Qon ERU RH x eR AMD EFE I ME LUIE pg 24 pg 24 Compatibility oooooocoocconconconnccncon cos pg 28 Quick Start eee eene pg 29 Quick Start Lesson 1 555555555555595555555595 pg 30 Create a Text Monogram pg 30 Quick Start Lesson 2 eere pg 38 Create a Self Contained Monogram pg 38 Quick Start Lesson 3 eere pg 41 Create a Freestyle Monogram pg 41 Table of Contents ACS een osas pg 45 Main Tool Bar
7. Reduces the viewing scale When using a large hoop size and a large monogram it may be necessary to zoom out to gain access to the handles of a selection box 3 Zoom To Fit Returns the screen zoom to normal 4 Pan Allows the workgrid in the Compose screen to be moved When in the Zoom In mode it is helpful to move the workgrid to view different sections of the monogram or decoration 5 Select When this tool is active you may click on a selection and a selection box will appear around the object 48 Print Instruction Sheet 1 Click on File Print Setup before you print for the first time To conserve your color ink select Print Setup from the File menu Fig B 1a and choose Grayscale Black or Black and White Fig B 1b These settings differ among printer models Check vour printer manual for details 2 Click on File Print Preview Fig B 2a to confirm what will be jkanta Click on the Two Fr Peas button and you will see a preview of both pages that will be printed The first page is the instruction sheet and the second page is a placement template If you just need an instruction sheet you can just print this page To print only the first page change the Print Range in the print dialog box to read from 1 to 1 Fig B 2b 3 You may also click on File Print or click on the Print icon from the top tool bar The image Magnificent Monograms ll All as 6 Black amp White
8. Fig QS1 25 For more information on formats see the Introduction chapter Click onthe Save jbutton Quick Start 37 Fig QS1 21 Color Palette ei zei Er m od Fig QS 22 Save As File Save As Fig QS1 23 Save In Fig QS 24 Name File Screen Detail File name Ie 6994 Fig QS 25 Choose Format Babylock Bemina Brother pes Babylock Bemina Brother pes Pfaff pcs Pfaff Macintosh pcm Viking Ena Janome New Home sew Bina emd Viking D1 shv bl t AD Sg 2 O t A 7 e ES gt O 38 Magnificent Monograms ll Quick Start Lesson 2 Create a Self Contained Monogram 1 Click on the Monogram Wizard ae icon on the top toolbar Fig QS2 1 On the opening screen click on the Next button Fig QS2 2 2 On the Judgement Wizard screen click on Towel to highlight that selection This will set the embroidery parameters correctly to cover the napped surface of a terry cloth towel Fig QS2 3 3 On the Monogramming Wizard Text screen select the Monogram 1 font Fig QS2 4 Fig QS2 3 Judgement Wizard Select the style for the design VINYL WOVEN FABRICS Fig QS2 1 Select Monogram Wizard Monel Magnificent Monograms li Pie Wired View Dpiona Help olujajaj o sir ajaj vj BI mU E Fig QS2 2 Monogram Wizard Welcome Screen Fig QS2 4 Text Screen
9. N em 10 Magnificient Monograms ll 4 Enter requested information including the serial number found on your CD case Fig Install 4 Click Next 5 he next screen determines where the program is placed on your computer or its Destination Folder For normal installation Click Next Fig Install 5 6 In the Ready screen you can click on Install to proceed or Back to change settings in the previous screens Fig Install 6 7 During installation a progress screen displays the progress of the file copying Fig Install 6 7 When installation is complete click Finish to exit the installation wizard Fig Install 7 Fig Install 4 User Information ili Marriage Honor instalb eld Wi ard Fig Install 5 Destination Folder lt 85 Heri gt Cancel Fig Install 6 Installation Progress de Mage llcent Monograms kaiih Wired Fig Install 7 Installation Complete bntalchichd Wirsri Compleled rita wed card has rociar m Click bo nuit trac Registration Follow the steps below in order to acquire your activation code and run Magnificent Monograms Il Your software will function for only ten days without an activation code To start the program 1 Go to Start and click on Programs 2 Click on Great Notions 3 Click on Magnificent Monograms Il 4 The registration information box will appear Type in all of requested inform
10. Viking 1 Plus or Rose models when used with certain generations of software Early software for these machines cannot hold more than twelve color commands for a single design The software divides the design into multiple files to accommodate this requirement Janome New Home Elna Kenmore Users of Janome or any related machines should place a check in the box beside the generation of software that they use if shown Users of certain Janome models should check Print Janome Crosshairs to print offset crosshair on positioning templates printed from the program For Pfaff PCS Check the box Split at 16 Colors for compatibility with Pfaff embroidery models that predate the 2140 Introduction Fig Int 12 Viking Preferences 25 For Viking Husqvama Iv Splitat12 Color Changes Fig Int 13 Janome New Home Elna Preferences For Janome New Home Elna ScanmSewPCwlx DreamVision Customizer 2000 Save EMD as Singer Print Janome Crosshairs Fig Int 14 Pfaff Preferences For Platt PCS iv Split based on file size RI Singer XL5000 6000 users can check Save EMD YEA files as Singer in the Janome preferences box When left unchecked the program will save as Elna EMD files e im 2 O e ke O oO 26 Default Save As format The default save format should be set to the embroidery format that you use most often
11. e im 2 O e ke Cc 18 Magnificent Monograms ll Program Overview Magnificent Monograms is a Wizard based program designed to quickiv create beautiful artistic monograms that can be embroidered on almost anv embroiderv machine The mix and match style of the program allows endless combinations of lettering styles and accent designs Both the Monogram and the Text Wizards allow the user to designate the type of fabric on which the monogram will be applied The Wizard uses this information to determine the appropriate stitch spacing amount of underlay stitching and other parameters for creating the best monogram possible for that fabric e WE O e c The accent designs are programmed to scale in proportion to the selected letter size A default letter size will appear for each style The letters can be made larger or smaller than the default size Plain font styles have a default size of 20 millimeters This is about three quarters of an inch a millimeter conversion chart is located in the Tips and Ideas section Certain fancy monogram styles with extensive decorations have a larger size as their default because they can t be reliably stitched in very small sizes The Monogram Wizard is used only for one two or three letter monograms The Text Wizard may be used for names as well as monograms Each Wizard contains accent designs and embellishments that are unique to that mod
12. 1 Click on File Print Template Fig B 5 or the Print Template icon from the top tool bar Fig B 6 Template 2 After printing place the intersection of the dotted lines under 2 your needle to center the design with most machines Fig B 6 ar y x Mi S Owners of certain Janome Elna and Kenmore S machines should place a check beside Print Janome Crosshairs in the Options Preferences screen When working with a large hoop size you may select Landscape in your printer settings to print the template sideways You may also select a larger paper size to accommodate very large hoops Adjust Text Placement Text Wizard Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the letters based on how pleasing thev look in relation to other letters This is called kerning 1 In this example the c is too far from the M Fig B 7 2 Click on the lettering and when the selection box appears vellow diamonds appear between each character Place the cursor over the vellow diamond between two letters where vou want to make an adjustment When the cursor changes to a double arrow press the left mouse button and move the mouse to adjust the spacing Fig B 8 3 The kerned letters now have a better appearance Fig B 9 Basics 51 Fig B 7 C too far from M Fig B 8 Yellow diamond Double arrow Fig B 9 KernedLetters
13. 3 Judgement Screen 3 On the Judgement Wizard screen Fig QS3 2 click on Satin to highlight that selection This will set the embroidery parameters such as density and underlay to correctly embroider on satin fabric Click Next 4 Select the font Simple Script by scrolling down the font selection box Fig QS3 3 42 Magnificent Monograms ll 5 In the Text input area Fig QS3 4 highlight the default Height 20 0 Monogram Wizard and type in 40 0 QS3 4 Leave seep the letters ABC _ Text ABC 6 Inthe Decorations box select Height mm 40 the decoration MON13151 which is a bow Fig QS3 6 7 When the decoration is Fig Q53 6 Choose Decoration automatically scaled for 40mm letters the decoration does not fitinside the selected hoop Click on the bow and a selection box will appear Use the sizing handles on the four corners to resize the bow Use the Move 4 tool to place the resized bow EM around the monogram Click on Next to see the Preview of the newly created monogram t Ae e je O Fig QS3 7 Compose Screen RA Because of the Va difference in the width of font characters some letters may not fit inside the selected decoration You may resize either the decoration or the letters by clicking on it and using the sizing handles on the selection box 8 Ihe monogram is displayed in the Preview screen for your approval If you want to make adjus
14. hard drive space CD ROM drive 800 x 600 video display Mouse Installation Fig Install 1 Software Installation Preparing to Install bruins and Preparing to Install Lea mr dl ee 1 ria 1 Begin installation on the Windows Desktop Close all Open programs Cordage rj ta ee 2 Place the Magnificient Monograms CD in the CD ROM drive An autorun routine will begin the installation process tol Fig Install 2 Welcome to InstallShield a Magrilizznt Monograms Bentalifshield Wirard If installation does not begin From the Windows desktop click on the Start button Click on the Run button At the Run prompt type the letter of your CD ROM Drive followed by Setup Ex D SETUP or E SETUP ER Welcome to the 555 8 5 8 Wirsrd for EY Migael Monogram El Me Dreier VALER dl will rol an your com Ta canis aras rick Heri 3 Read the entire license _ Fig Install 3 agreement If you agree to its License Agreement terms click Next fs accept the term in he lenis agreement 1 65 at accept the berms iri the komaa agneement gt cmm You may also press the Browse button and click on the CD ROM drive Locate and click on the file Va named setup exe Once highlighted press Open This will copy the file name to the command prompt Press Return or Enter 9 E O prar _ N O prar ac qv
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16. The formats are listed according to the machine with which they are associated To select a default format click on the small arrowhead to view the drop down list Highlight the machine that you use most frequently and release the mouse button while highlighted This will be the format that is automatically placed in the Save as type dialog box each time you save a monogram created in the program However you always have the option to save in any of the supported formats Custom Palettes You may colorize your monogams according to the color palette for your specific machine brand For example in Options Preferences when you select Scan n Sew PCv1 you will get a different color palette than if you select Dream Vision Customizer 2000 Click on any color chip in the color sequence bar 81 the lower left side of vour screen to bring up the Magnificent Monograms ll Fig Int 15 Default Format Selection Default Save As format Melco Dos Expanded EXP Tajima DST Baby Lock Bemina Brother PES Pfaff Windows PCS Pfaff Macintosh PCM Viking Husgqavara HUS Elna Janome New Home SEW Janome JEF JEF Poem Singer EU CSD singer PEWIXXX PR Fig Int 16 Select Color Select Color screen Click down on the arrow in the Palette Type box to select your palette Realistic View Control The Realistic View Controlis setto a default stitch length of 10mm just under 1 2 This is
17. a dialog asking for the serial number of the software program D Type in the 15 digit serial number and click on Submit E Type in all the information exactly as it appears in your software including registration number F Click on Submit G Write down your activation code now Installation 13 H Run software and type the activation code in the Activation Code field I Click on Register Now E O pru amp 2 N 2 E mail Registration E mail registration information to adsupport greatnotions com 3 Fax Registration Click on the Print Registration button and fax the completed form to 214 352 7249 4 Telephone Registration Call 800 553 1691 and receive an activation code from an Amazing Designs Technician Telephone support personnel are available Monday through Friday 8 a m to 9 p m Central Time If you reach our voice mail system please leave your name telephone number and best time to call 5 Website Registration 1 Fill out registration form including the 15 digit serial number found on your CD including the dashes Example 0000 00000000 000 2 Click on Website Registration and the Acti vation Code appears in the Activation Code field instantly 14 Magnificient Monograms ll When vou click on the Register Later button vou will see a warning box as shown in Fig Magnificent Monograms II will work for 10 days without registering After that time has expired Magnifici
18. ation including the 15 digit serial number lo cated on your CD including the dashes Example 0000 00000000 000 5 After all the registration information has been entered there are five ways you may register your software Internet E mail Fax Telephone or go to the Amazing Designs website Installation Fig Install 8 Registration Information an banni Fig Install 9 Activation Warning Maanilicent Monograms work for 10 deye without registering After thal time has expired Magnificent Monograms 1 will no longer function rou hawe 10 des lett ta register You mey register While connected to the Internet By Telephone 800 559 1691 By Fax 214 352 7248 By Web hitp www mmazingdesigns com 11 c po prar _ N 12 Magnificient Monograms ll Warning Once registration is complete vou cannot transfer registration to another person This means vou cannot sell trade or give awav the software to anv other person Activation codes will only be given to registered users of the software po pru O 0 N 1 Internet Registration If your program is on a computer without internet access A Connect to the internet and go to www amazingdesigns com B Click on Activation Codes in the top bar of the Amazing Designs Home Page C Atthe bottom of the next page click on Click here to go to the Activation Code Screen This will take you to
19. ch superceding EULA In addition GREAT NOTIONS may terminate this EULA by notifving you that your continued use of the SOFTWARE is prohibited In the event that GREAT NOTIONS terminates this EULA vou must immediatelv stop using the SOFTWARE and destrov all copies of the SOFTWARE and all of its component parts 4 COPYRIGHT All title and copyrights in and to the SOFT WARE including but not limited to anv images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorpo rated into the SOFTWARE the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the SOFTWARE are owned by GREAT NOTIONS or its suppliers All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the SOFTWARE is the property of the respec tive content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties This EULA grants you no rights to use such content If this SOFTWARE contains documentation which is provided only in electronic form you may print one copy of such electronic documentation You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE 5 U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS All SOFT WARE provided to the U S Government pursuant to solicita tions issued on or after December 1 1995 is provided with the commercial rights and restrictions described elsewhere herein All SOFTWARE provided to the U S Government pursuant to solicitations issued prior t
20. decorative fonts are intended for single initial use Introduction 21 Fig Int 4 Wizard Menu View Options Monogram Wizard Text Wizard Fig Int 5 Text Wizard E e mm jo oO 22 Magnificent Monograms ll IMI enus Fig Int 6 Menu Bar MI Mono1 Magnificent Monograms Il Fle Wizards View Options Help All operations within the program can be accessed by menus and most also have corresponding toolbar icons for quick access O S Fig Int 7 I File Menu E File Menu New New Opens blank work grid Save AS Print Ctri4P Save As Allows user to name file Print Template d i df t Print Preview and save in selected forma a Recent File Print Prints instruction sheet and positioning template ii Print Template Prints positioning template only Print Preview Shows a display of what will be printed Recent File History of recent files Exit Closes program View Menu The View menu allows the user to change the viewing scale and detail ofthe monogram on the screen Zoom The selection of Zoom and In enlarges the on screen image ofthe monogram while the monogram size remains the same The selection of Zoom and Out reduces the size of the on screen image allowing for larger hoop sizes to be displayed completely Selection of Zoom and Actual displays the monogram in the size that it will stitch The magnifying glass icons allow zoo
21. e of your letters Fig QS1 15 13 When you are happy with your design click Next The Text Wizard Preview screen appears Fig QS1 16 This screen lets you see what your design looks like before you save it 14 You can use the Background Color selector to select a new background color When you move your mouse over the background color block Fig QS1 17 at the bottom left of the Preview screen an eyedropper icon appears Move the eyedropper over the color shade you want to use and click the left mouse button The background color you have selected appears behind your design Quick Start 35 Fig QS1 14 Spacing the Letters Fig QS1 15 Shaping the Letters X Tm Aro Fig QS1 16 Text Wizard Preview Screen Cll han am Fig QS1 17 Background Color Selector Background color gt t AD Sg 2 O t Ae e je O 36 Magnificent Monograms ll 15 If gaps appear in your design on the preview screen it indicates that stitches longer than 10mm are present These long stitches could snag easily You can set the value higher to show stitches longer than 10mm using the 3D Threshold selector QS1 18 by typing in a new value If the gaps are in your letters click Back and select Change to Fill QS1 19 If the gaps are in the design click Back and make the design smaller 16 After clicking on the Finish button the comple
22. elected fonts Monograml D1 Monograml Monograml D3 D4 7 a D mq Monogram2 D2 Circle Monogram Circle Monogram D1 without circle fh N ji IN Circle Monogram D2 Circle Monogram Circle Monogram 2 without circle D1 5 NY An Circle Monogram 2 without circle Triangle Classic Monogram Condensed Block MON17483 Elegant Script MON64022 Fairy Script MON98244 OCC Key Script MON97110 HABE IN A Narrow Block MON17483 Mono01 2 DQIQ JU Mono02 Mono04 N wis DIT BEE 5 C RE Alice mu Mono35 Mono36 Mono37 Text To duplicate examples click on the icon and select the appropriate fon
23. ent Monograms Il will no longer function po O N RA With a registered copv of Magnificent Monograms Va Il you are licensed for two personal computers Installation must be completed for each computer and each computer willhave a separate registration number Software Transfer Once registration has been completed and the software registered you cannot transfer registration of SOFTWARE to another person either an individual or a single entity This means you cannot sell trade or give the software to any other person Activation codes will only be given to registered users of this software Installation 15 Follow the steps below to run your Magnificent Monograms software To start the program 1 Go to Start 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on Great Notions 4 Click on Magnificent Monograms ll O prar ac 451 02 After clicking OK on the Registration screen Magnificient Monograms II will appear on your screen as shown in Fig Install 10 Your Magnificent Monograms software is properly installed and is ready to use Fig Install 10 Run Program 16 Magnificient Monograms ll Ke prar ac 451 02 c Introduction Introduction Overview of the program including Theprogram s compatibility with machines and software e Anexplanation of the Monogram and Text modules of the program e Anexplanation of Menus and Icons 17
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25. ies The SOFTWARE is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights Software You may install use access display run or other wise interact with RUN one copy of the SOFTWARE on a single computer workstation terminal handheld PC pager Installation 3 smart phone or other digital electronic device COM PUTER The primary user ofthe COMPUTER on which the SOFTWARE is installed may make a second copy for his or her exclusive use on a portable computer Reservation of Rights All rights not expressly granted are reserved by GREAT NOTIONS c O pru amp N Accessing Services Using the SOFTWARE Your use of any service accessible using the SOFTWARE is not covered by this EULA and may be governed by separate terms of use conditions or notices 2 RESTRICTIONS You must maintain all copyright notices on all copies of the SOFTWARE Limitations of Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may notreverse engineer decompile or disassemble the SOFTWARE except and only to the extent that such activity is permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation Rental You may not rent or lease or lend the SOFT WARE Software Transfer Once registration is has been com pleted and the software has been registered You can not transfer registration of SOFTWARE including all component parts the media and printed materials any upgrades t
26. ig QS2 8 To reduce or increase the space between the characters click on the appropriate arrow to move the character in the direction indicated by the arrow When you are satisfied with the appearance of your monogram Fig QS2 9 click on Next Preview Screen Keming EE BB 8 The Preview screen is vour final opportunitv to inspect the monogram If you are satisfied with it click Finish If you want to make further changes click Back you see gaps that appear to be missing stitches refer to step 13 in QuickStart Lesson 1 t A 7 e ES gt O 9 The completed monogram appears on the main screen Fig Q52 10 You may save in your favorite PEN format For instructions on saving refer to steps 16 and 17 in QuickStart Lesson 1 Quick Start 41 Quick Start Lesson 3 Fig QS3 1 Change Hoop Size Screen Choose Mop Size Us E Die m Hai L r Hoop Shape C Roud F uana Cancal Create a Freestyle Monogram 1 Click on the Change Hoop Size icon 0 from the top toolbar on the main screen On the hoop selection dialog Fig Fig QS3 2 QS3 1 scroll and see all choices Select 130mm x 180mm by clicking on it Click OK to close the dialog and set new hoop size on the main screen t AD Sg 2 O 2 Click on the Monogram Wizard Ka icon on the top toolbar On the Monogram Wizard Welcome screen click WOVEN FABRICS the Next button Fig QS3
27. iking Pfaff e csd Huskygram POEM and Singer Embroidery Unlimited e sew Elna Janome Kenmore New Home e emd Elna or Singer e jef Janome e dst Tajima e exp DOS expanded Quick Start 29 Quick Start AD Sg 2 O This section covers e Create a Text Monogram e Create a Self Contained Monogram e Create a Freestyle Monogram 30 Magnificent Monograms ll Fig QS1 1 Quick Start Lesson 1 nen Create a Text Monogram 1 After opening the program a grid appears that represents an embroidery hoop Fig QS1 1 Set the hoop size that you own and that is best for the monogram you will create 2 Click on the Change Hoop Size Era icon QJ from the top toolbar You Change m will see a selection screen Fig QS 1 2 Place the pointer over scroll bar to the right side of the hoop list and press the left mouse button to scroll and see all hoop choices Highlight your choice and release the mouse button to select gt e 2 gt O If you don t see your hoop size Fig QS1 3 among the selections type in the Custom Hoop Dialog width of your hoop stitching areain Width Height millimeters and then the height 12 150 Check the box to indicate whether the hoop is round or square If 211997 Shape rectangle check the square Z5 selection Click OK Fig QS 1 3 Square 3 After setting your hoop size click o
28. k Start 33 Fig QS1 9 Text Wizard Design Selections Fig QS1 10 Text Wizard Compose Screen t AD Sg 2 O 34 Magnificent Monograms ll 9 To rotate letters or a design click Fig QS1 12 once to displav the rotation handle Rotate Letters and Design the red dot that appears just above the top right corner Then rotate your letters or design by dragging the rotation handle Fig QS1 12 To resize a design click on it and then drag any of the resizing handles that appear on the corners and sides Fig QS 13a of the selection box Resizing the Letters Blue Handle 10 To resize letters click on them to make the sizing box with resizing handles appear Then drag the resizing handles that appear on the selection box To make the letters wider click on them and then use the blue resizing handle that appears at the lower left corner of the box Fig t Ae e 2 gt O QS 13 To make the letters taller use a ME Resizing the Letters the green resizing handle amp that Crean ande appears at the top right corner 11 Adjust spacing between letters by placing the pointer over the yellow diamonds 3 between the letters Fig QS1 14 12 You can also shape your letters using the stretcher handles IB that appear at all four corners of the resizing box Click the letters and then drag the stretcher handles to create an interesting effect by stretching just one sid
29. l the letters are an appropriate distance from each other Fig B 15 Basics Fig B 13 Letters Crowded Fig B 14a Add space between A and B Keming alla 4 Fig B 14b Add space between B and C Fig B 15 93 54 Magnificent Monograms ll Fig B 16 ENEOpe In the Text input screen of the Text Wizard you can select pre rc shaped envelopes to create special effects for your lettering Fig B 16 x Reverse Arc 1 Type in the lettering fad Concave ENVELOPE in Crisp Block 2 Select the envelope 88 Concave Top Concave The lettering will appear as shown in Fig B 17 PEN Concave Bottom 3 Repeat with other envelopes to 9 Convex see their effect on the letters The MM Dove effects can be exaggerated using the different stretcher handles The Red dot in the top right Convex Bottom corner rotates the design The Green dot in the top left ti Pennant Right corner changes the height and width of the design proportionally Convex Top il Pennant Left The Blue dot in the bottom right an corner changes the width ofthe design The black square handles affect the shape ofthe ENVELOPE envelope Basics Advanced Settings eee oe Fig B 18 Text Wizard Advanced Text Settings In the Text screen of the Text Wizard you can click on the Advanced button to access more options Dens mm Densit
30. m in and out functions by clicking on them directly from the toolbar Realistic View A three dimensional view will be activated by clicking on the word Realistic from the View menu When Realistic view is active a check appears to the left of the word Realistic Introduction Fig Int 8 View Menu w Realistic w Toolbar w Status Bar In Out 23 E e vr jo oO 24 Magnificent Monograms ll Fig Int 9 Options Menu Options Menu Options Hoop Size Hoop Size The user may select from most Preferences popular hoop sizes for home embroidery machines by G clicking on the word Hoop from nE the Options menu or by clicking Fig Int 10 3 on the icon from the toolbar SCHON nn 29 If your hoop size is not listed you zu Im may create a custom hoop by igor typing in the height and width Sa and selecting the hoop shape Preferences Machine Specific Parameters and Filters Fig Int 11 Some embroidery machines Options Preferences have requirements that must be met for a design to be Deed ar Amat Role Vor ha Maximum length displayed compatible with the machine or the manufacturer s software sine package These parameters are met by checking the appropriate 25 boxes on the Preferences screen Viking 1 Plus and Rose This box must be checked for designs that will be stitched on the
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32. n the AE on the top toolbar to open the Text Wizard The next screen is the opening screen of the Text Wizard Fig QS1 4 There are no choices to make here just click on the word Next 4 The next screen that appears is the Judgement Wizard Fig QS1 5a and b In this screen you will select your monogram s properties including the amount and type of understitching the density distance between the stitches and other parameters that are calculated automatically based upon the type of fabric that you select in the Wizard Make the selection that most closely matches the properties of the fabric to which you will apply your monogram and then click Next In the following example the default style NORMAL has been selected Quick Start 31 Fig QS1 4 Text Wizard Welcome Screen Fig QS1 5a Judgement Wizard Screen Fig QS1 5b Judgement Wizard Screen Detail VIN WOVEN FABRICS AD Sg 2 O 32 Magnificent Monograms ll 5 After selecting the fabric the Text Fig QS1 6 Wizard appears Fig QS1 6 Text Wizard Screen It mav take a few moments Va for the Text Wizard to 90 appear because the ma y images must be loaded E to Y Select your font style first Place your gt pointer over the scroll bar and hold Fig QS1 7 down the left mouse button to scroll Text Wizard through the font names or press the Font Selection E down arr
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34. ogram Some fonts contain capital letters that can be used alone or in combination with other fonts to create names Specialty fonts have only upper case characters lf you want to create aname using one of these specialty fonts here are the suggested fonts for completing the rest of the name Tips amp Ideas 61 Angel Alphabet Century Block Crayon Simple Block Christmas Tree Extended Block Daisy Plume or Fairy Script Floral Favorite Script Name Drop Block Simple Block or Paintbrush Script Outer Space Simple Block Santa SA Century Block Santa SN Extended Block Creating Unique Monograms The key to creating the best monograms is to make them personal and make them unique Consider using a date instead of a name with one of the designs in the Special Occasion section ES o de e E Work with the placement of text in relation to the design in the Text Wizard to create very special monograms Here are a couple of exercises for you to try Select Design AN7257 and position the monkey so that he appears to be hanging from a letter Select CH19380 and make the airplane appear to be taking off from a letter in your monogram 62 Magnificent Monograms ll Inches to Millimeters Chart iv D 12 62 2 gt Monograms To duplicate examples click on the icon and select the appropriate font and embellishment Additional embellishments are included with s
35. option changes the long stitch into multiple shorter stitches 1 Open the Text Wizard Select the font Campus Block from the font selector Fig B 19 Type lettering instructions as follows TITANS upper case Height 55mm Design SP92412 In the Monogram Wizard both the letters and the YE decoration will be changed to fill In the Text Wizard 2 only the letters are affected Basics 57 2 Click on the Next Button to see the preview of the monogram Notice the gaps in the letters Fig B 20 Click on the Back button to return to the Text Wizard Text Screen Fig B 20 Gaps in Stitching X vimm 3 Atthe Text Wizard Screen place a check inside the box at the Change to Fill I Gungelo f option Click the Next button 4 The preview shows the stitches have been converted to shorter fill Fig B 21 stitches creating a more servicable monogram Fig 8 1 Click the Finish button TITANS Fig B 22 3 D Stitch Length Threshold 3D Threshold mm fio Refresh preview a At the preview screen you may change the stitch length threshold where gaps begin to appear to a longer or shorter stitch length Fig B 22 58 Magnificent Monograms ll Changing the Background Color Vou mav change the background color in the preview screen to show what the monogram might Fig B 22 look like on various colors of Background Color Box fabric Background color u When you
36. ow key fis on vour 4 RE keyboard to see names and Canal SB preview samples of available font Century Block styles nr Highlight the first font on the list ray Serge called Architect Block by clicking on it An image of the currently selected APC font style is shown in a box below the selection list 6 Highlight the default letters ABC in the text dialog box and replace Fig QST 8 with Kelli as shown in Fig QS1 8 PX Mizara Text Input Change the Height to 30mm Click 1 on the arrow beside the Text Alignment box and highlight the A word Right Make no adjustment to Envelope 7 Place your pointer over the scroll bar at the right side of the Text Wizard screen Press and hold your left mouse button over the scroll bar as you roll the mouse to scroll through the design selections The designs are in alphabetical order by prefix Select the Children s design jumping frog CH19349 by clicking on it Fig QS1 9 Click the Next button 8 The Text Wizard Compose screen appears with the text to the right of the design as designated Fig QS1 10 You can both move and resize your letters or design by clicking on them and then dragging the handles that appear To move your letters or design click on them and when you see the cursor change to a crosshair hold the left mouse button and to drag and drop them where you wish Fig QS1 11a and QS1 11b Fig QS1 11a Move Letters Quic
37. ped embellishments in Figure Int 2 are examples of self contained monogram embellishments The embellishments are unique to that specific monogram font Some self contained fonts are designed for a single initial and the embellishment is a permanent part of the letter For these fonts no embellishments appear in the Decorations screen Figure Int 3 shows examples of freestyle embellishments These embellishments are used with multiple font styles in the Monogram wizard Fig Int 1 Wizard Menu Monogram Wizard Text Wizard Options Fig Int 2 Self Contained JG w Foa Fig Int 3 Freestyle Monogram Embellishments Text Wizard The Text Wizard is used to create monograms that contain names which may be more than three letters and may include upper and lower case characters The Text Wizard contains many more embellishments than the Monogram Wizard The Text Wizard can be accessed from the drop down Wizards menu Fig Int 4 or by clicking on the T icon on the top tool bar on the main screen This screen contains a font list and a selections screen of designs Fig Int 5 The program does not require you to select a motif to accompany your lettering you can create your text with or without a design Lettering is limited to one line only Lettering can be placed above below or to the right or left of any design Designs and lettering can be resized and moved Certain
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39. r design is on the preview screen click on the desired background color within the Background Color box Fig B 22 Tips amp Ideas 59 Tips and Ideas This section covers e Selecting the Best Font e Creating Unique Monograms e Inches to Millimeter Conversion Chart ES o de e E 60 Magnificent Monograms ll 6 D 12 62 de 2 gt Selecting the Best Font Experience will help you learn which font is best for your intended use When working with Freestyle monograms or the Text Wizard you should look for characteristics that are similar or compatible to the embellishment For example if your embellishment is light and airv look for a light font so the final monogram will appear balanced In other instances you must select a narrow font that will fit within the desired freestyle monogram frame or hoop size The more narrow font styles are noted in the Introduction chapter Some fonts require more manipulation in spacing than others however some of the fonts that must be manually kerned spaced create outstanding monograms Take a little time to practice your kerning skill and you will soon be able to create monograms quickly and easily using any of the fonts in the program The last designs in the selector box of the Text Wizard are specialty fonts Some are stand alone fonts designed to be used independentiv without lettering tvped in to create a stvlish mon
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41. t and embellishment Additional embellishments are included with selected fonts r M ABC E Architect Block ABE Athletic Outline Bold Script ABC UN Century Block PF ABC UN ABC N Camelot Crisp Block PS ABC N Chancery ABC UN Campus Block Elegant Script ABC Condensed Block UN ot BE English Script Handwriting Script ABC N Key Script ABC Open Block Kid Stuff ABC Paintbrush N ABC ABE ABC M SN Plain Block 5mm Plume Script Serif Block 5mm 4 5 ABC 8C Simple Block Simple Block 2 Simple Script NO DO B
42. ted design is displayed on the main screen Fig QS1 20 on a grid that represents the hoop size that you selected at the beginning of this lesson m Size 58x56mm Pos 0x0 mm The main screen displays the size position stitch count and number of colors of your monogram at the lower right At the lower left is a color sequence indicator The lettering color is always the last color Fig QS1 20 Fig QS1 18 3D Threshold Selector 3D Threshold mm 10 Refresh preview Fig QS1 19 Change To Fill IV Change to fil Fig QS1 20 Main Screen Li mr hie Fee Prim Qim l nF 1 St 3187 3 17 To change the color of any element click on its color chip on the color sequence bar mm YOU will see a color palette screen Fig QS1 21 that allows selection of another color for that segment Click on the desired new color to assign the new color 18 To save the design click on the File menu and select Save As Fig QS1 22 19 In the Save As screen you will a Select a location where you will save the monogram If you are a beginner write down the name that appears in the Save n window to be sure that you can find your monogram later Fig QS1 23 b Name the monogram Highlight the default name and type your own name such as Amber You do not need to type the three letter extension because the program will insert it for you automatically Fig QS1 24 c Save in vour format
43. the longest stitch length that the software will display Stitches that are longer will be omitted from the display even though they exist inthe design file This alerts you to the fact that the stitches are too long to be serviceable In some cases the monogram must be made smaller to reduce the length of the stitches In other cases vou can recreate the monogram selecting the Change to Fill option on the Text screen in the wizard You may also change the stitch length viewing threshold in the Preview screen of either the Monogram Wizard or the Text Wizard when gaps begin to appear More on this in the Fil Function lesson in the Basics chapter Introduction Fig Int 17 Realistic View Control Realistic view Control Maximum length displayed 10 mm 27 GEA Ifyou choose to correct the gaps using the Change YS to Fill function both the letters and the decoration will be changed to fill in the Monogram Wizard However in the Text Wizard only the letters are affected e im 2 O e ke Cc 28 Magnificent Monograms ll Compatibilitv The monograms created in Magnificent Monograms ll can be saved in most popular home embroiderv machine formats The Save formats include e pcs Pfaff e Pfaff Macintosh e pes Baby Lock Brother Bernina Deco Simplicity e WE O e c e XXx Singer e hus Viking e shv Viking e Vip V
44. tments click on the Back button If vou approve of the monogram click on Finish 9 The monogram is sent to the main screen to be saved for stitching Vou can also recolor vour monogram in the final main screen by clicking on the color chips in the color sequence bar at the lower left portion of vour screen Quick Start 43 Fig QS3 8 Preview Screen Fig QS3 9 Completed Monogram t ES Sg 2 O 44 Magnificent Monograms ll t gt a e O Basics 45 Basics This section covers e Adjusting Text Placement Printing a Template e Setting Text Kerning e Using the Fill Function e Changing the Background Color e Tools and Settings 46 Magnificent Monograms ll 123 4 5 67 8 9 Main Tool Bar 1 File New Provides fesh blank hoop grid 2 Save As Allows naming and savng of file on the grid 3 Print Prints Instruction Sheet and Template 4 Print Template Prints placement template only 5 Change Hoop Size Allows user to select or define a specific hoop size for the creation area 6 Monogram Wizard Launches the Monogram Wizard f Text Wizard Launches the Text Wizard 8 Zoom In Enlarges the viewing scale 9 Zoom Out Reduces the viewing scale Basics 47 Wizard Tool Bar qlalejx 1 2 3 4 5 1 Zoom In Enlarges the viewing scale Zooms from center Use in cojunction with the Pan tool 4 to see any area of monogram in an enlarged view 2 Zoom Out
45. ule Introduction 19 Inthe Monogram Wizard the letters are always centered with the embellishment In the Text Wizard the user has a choice of where to place the letters in relation to the embellishment Inthe Text Wizard any available embellishment can be used with any font In either Wizard the text and the embellishment may be resized independentiv The default scale of the embellishment to the letters was used to have a pleasing scale however this can be infinitely changed by the user e EE O e ke E In either Wizard the letter spacing can be controlled Because letters can look optically incorrect even though the spacing is numerically correct you can tweak your monogram until you are pleased with its appearance Icons Used in this Manual indicates a very important warning Read this warning closely and follow and relevant instructions indicates a piece of useful information that could sshould dd hr not be overlooked e O oO c 20 Magnificent Monograms ll Monogram Wizard The Monogram Wizard is used to create one two or three letter monograms oniv On the menu bar click on Wizards Monogram Wizard Fig Int 1 or access by clicking on the icon on the top tool bar of the main screen Insome cases the monogram styles are self contained and the embellishments are specific to the selected style The diamond sha
46. y The default value Pulcom 2 10 9 is 4 which represents the F Underlay distance of four points or four tenths of a millimeter between stitches To spread the stitches farther apart use a larger number To place the stitches closer together use a smaller number It is helpful to use a lighter density larger number on very small letters and heavier density smaller number on very large letters Advanced Pull Comp This percentage value controls the pull compensation that adds width to letters and shapes to compensate for the pull of the stitches on the fabric To see bolder columns in your letters use a larger number It is helpful to add pull compensation to small lettering or to thin letter styles Underlay Check this box if you want to add underlay stitches to your lettering This is helpful when applying your monogram to heavily textured or napped fabrics 95 56 Magnificent Monograms ll Using the Fill Function The Preview Screen omits the Fig B 19 displav of stitches longer than Select Campus 10mm showing gaps in the letters This alerts vou to the fact that there are stitches present in the monogram that mav be too long for our intended use Most home embroiderv machine manufacturers recommend stitches no longer than 10mm you see gaps in your lettering you can click on the Back button to return to the Text Wizard and check the Change to Fill chango Option The Change to Fill
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