Pe-design 10 Upgrade
Rosham Rosebure
My XP laptop is crashing so I bought a new HP Touch computer with windows 7. I have PE-Design 8.0 (upgrade) on the XP my orginal version was 6.something? Do I need to install the original PE-Design 6.something on the new computer first. Can I even load the 6.0 on the Window's 7 computer, I would really hate to have to buy the 8.0 full version to use my machines. I do know that I have to install the window's 7 drivers on my PR-600II, PR-650 and Quattro. I know someone on here must have the answers. Thanks.
I think the problem is with Windows 7. I'm having the same problem and if you read the fine print on the updates for the design program, it only works with Windows 7 "32-bit". I have Windows 7 with a "64-bit" system. I too am looking for answers because mine does not work either....well, I can get the stitch creator to work, but not the design or editing parts. I guess the next question would be - which PE-design programs work with the 64-bit Windows? I've thought about getting the Windows 7 "professional" version because it says that it will work with programs that worked under the Windows XP version.....Seems the least expensive way to go.... But I'm still trying to find answers.
Just thought I'd let you know what I've found out so far. Oh, and I've been to my dealers' stores and they are baffled..... They've even had Brother & Babylock try to help with solutions and they keep referring me to the web-site with updates that only work with "32-bit".
This is so frustrating! I bought a new touch computer $1500.00 so that I could also digitize utilizing the new technology but now I can't use the computer with PE-Design 6.0 with 8.0 upgrade. I also have tried every avenue possible. Brother doesn't seem to want to help. They never answer my questions and my dealers like you refer me to the website. I was told that the "new" PE-Design Next which will be out in mid-Sept is supposed to work with Windows 7, 64 bit. PE-Design 8.0 full is also supposed to work. I'm very cautious because if I get the full versions I'm afraid they won't work. My computer did come with the Professional version because it's a HP touch computer. Brother really needs to give us a real answer about this. I think all the new computers are coming with 64bit now. I will let you know what happened.
You could save yourself a lot of grief by purchasing a used PC with and older version of Windows. I have an "antique" desktop PC with XP that I use only for software products that are not compatible with newer versions of Windows.
I also connected with my computer guys and they suggested just having a NEW (not a worn out used one) computer loaded with XP or Vista for use with the older software. The down side of that is using the graphic software on the "64-bit" machine & then having to transfer it to the XP machine. I also just don't need another piece of furniture (something to house two laptops or computers). Another option is that I could load the "32-bit" Windows onto my computer which would wipe out all of my programs and Windows 7-64 bit & then I would have to re-install ALL of them. Oh, he also said that upgrades are usually the full versions so don't go and spend more on that angle. The upgrades usually just look for a previous version to validate ownership and then they load. This may or may not be true for this software, but it makes some sense.
As for Windows Professional version, did you try running the XP mode of it? I'm not sure how that all works, but, I think that you may have to start the XP version at start-up or some such thing. Let me know if you have success.
This is a case of typical technology progress......MS because it wants to update bells & whistles & then you need to buy all their new software, and Software companies because they need to keep their programmers busy updating to the newer OS's. No matter what, it's an expense to us, the consumer not to mention frustrating & time consuming.
I think the best thing to do before we purchase any software anymore, is AT THE DEALER, see a program running and see which OS it is successfully operating in. That's probably the only sure bet!!! (And that's why I shy away from purchasing things like that at Non-dealer venues)
Software products should list the system requirements, such as this one on an Amazing Designs product, which is fine when you are purchasing new software. This particular product includes updates for Vista and W7, but does not emphasize "bit" compatibility -
They told her to have me install my original PE-Design 6.0 (full)first, then install my PE-Design 8.0 next followed by the windows 7, 64bit download provided on the Brother site for PE-8.0. Brother stated that this should work.
I had loaded pedesign 6.0 butit wouldn't work, so I installed pedesign 7.0, but it still wouldn't work until after I downloaded the upgrade for windows 7.0/64 bit. Then both pe 6.0 & 7.0 would work just find.
Sorry to Hijack an old post, but I have just resolved this issue. Contrary to what Brother say, it IS possible to get PE Design Ver 6 to work on Windows 7 64 Bit. I have just used this solution on a friends PC, and it works fine. I have typed up the solution at the site below:
With the Brother PE-Design 10 to 11 computer software upgrade kit, you create your own fonts, stitches and embroidery patterns designs - once - to then embroider many times over on caps, cushions, T-shirts and other fabrics.
Save yourself a lot of time with the intelligent Colour Sort function, where equal thread colors that appear several times in a design are merged into one thread change. Best of all, if you own the Luminaire Innov-s XP1 with WLAN connection, you can wirelessly transfer your embroidery designs and stitch patterns directly from the embroidery software!
Ultimate personalization and design tools
- Intelligent Colour Sort saves you time by reducing the number of thread changes in the embroidery pattern as well as on the embroidery machine.
- The fabric selector automatically adjusts embroidery settings based on your choice of fabric.
- Circlelike and flexible spiral fill stitches give your embroidery designs movement and dimension, while the stitches can be set to follow the shape of your embroidery or to be "pulled" in one direction. A true 3D effect!
Special features for the Luminaire XP1
WLAN wireless connection:
- Wirelessly exchange embroidery designs and stitch patterns between the PE Design 11 and the Luminaire XP1.
- Improved large split function using the Sneewman position sticker
- Split large border patterns (quilt) and use the Luminaire XP1's large 272 x 408 mm embroidery hoop.
- Numerous digitizing functions
- Photo Stitch
- Simple user interface
- Security dongle in USB format
- Compatible with ScanNCut
-Dutch-language software
- Full-fledged digitizing, editing and designing of photos, images and logos
- 130 built-in fonts and over 1000 built-in embroidery designs
- Improved image tracking for Photostitch & Automatic conversion
- Extensive Quilt functions
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PE-DESIGN is not just an embroidery design software anymore. There are now more features for sewing & quilting lovers and more advanced embroidery functions and wireless transfer capability. If you already own PE-DESIGN 10, you may easily upgrade your software to PE-DESIGN 11 and enjoy enhanced capabilities and added features with an improved user interface.
Expand the creative embroidery options of your PR650 Series or PR1000 Series machine with NEW cutwork capabilities! This versatile kit upgrades both your PR-Series machine, and your existing PE-DESIGN software, giving you the ability to create and customize beautiful embroidery cutwork. With this kit, you can set up your multi-needle embroidery machine to both embroider AND cut without having to change needles in between. Use the included designs to embroider and cut beautiful appliqus, patches, and cutwork, or use the included PE-DESIGN NEXT embroidery design software to create your own, custom cutwork designs! Customers must have PE-DESIGN Version 5.0 or above in order to use the full functionality of this kit. For Use With: PR
This package includes two upgrades at a discount price. Users of PE Design versions 5, 6, 7, 8 and Next are able to upgrade to version 10. You can then use the 10 > 11 upgrade to get all of the advanced features of PE Design 11.
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