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sewingguy · Forum Friend Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

Can anyone tell how to do this I have generations software.

Thank you

Cutiepie · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:38 am Post subject:

Sorry, but I don't quite understand what you are wanting to do.

Jpgs are image files, and so not something you would need digitizing software to work with. Unless you are wanting to learn how to digitize the jpg into an embroidery pattern. In that case, I hope that someone here can assist you. I have never used the Generations software, so wouldn't even know where to tell you to begin.

Silver · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject: jpg line art

I am not sure how to help but I will try if you will help me to understand what you need.

If you want to create an complete auto-digitized design from a jpg that can be a bit difficult. I am assuming that is the case. Most digitizing software can use these but they are usually input through from what is called a TWAIN source... like a scanner or digital camera. If you input it directly as a copied data file or use the TWAIN importer then there may be lots of image 'noise' and millions of color variations (even in a b/w image!).

If you are having trouble using any of the auto features of Generations with a jpg then maybe convert this image to a gif or a bmp or better yet, a vector type image (svg etc) first you might have an easier time. If you convert the image to another type, or re-draw it using Paint, Corel or Inkscape then you will have an image that the auto-digitizing program can better understand. You can then just digitize it as you would any other sort of image. If you can use the jpg line art as-is (zoom in on it and see it the image is just black and white...you might be surprised) try digitizing the outline first, then using a regular fill technique. That I cannot guide you on that since our programs probably use different icons to do the same thing.

Either post here and let us know in detail how we need to help (there are loads of savvy people like CutiePie that have far more experience digitizing than I do!) or PM me and I will do my best to help you.
I think I may still have links to sites and groups that have online tutorials that might help...

Silver

sewingguy · Forum Friend Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

Ok I have a jpg and it is black and white and I want to make a say a redwork file out of it does that help.

Silver · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:42 pm Post subject: sort of

Are you going to use the auto-digitizer or punch the design by hand?
If you want to Auto-design it and do not know how then you will need to find out what the buttons, icons and drop down menus do what first.

Set your frame size in the user preferences in the program.
'Import' the image into the program
'Resize' the image to fit the frame..

My program then asks me for more specifics.
Tell the program you want to use 2 colors. One for the lines that will be stitches one for the background so the program knows it is there. At this point my program asks if I want it to ignore the background color and in this instance I would say 'yes'. I would not want it to fill in the 'voids' between the lines with stitches.

Choose what type of stitches you want the program to use...the two most common are 'satin' or 'complex' stitches.
Click or pick with the hand or arrow cursor or highlight the lines (however your program does that) to be made into stitches,
Click whatever button or icon your program uses to 'create stitches'.

The resulting design may or may not be what you want.
You may have to change the image a bit or maybe change what type of stitches you use, or the angle of the stitches...there are many variables.

Use the programs preview, or 3D view or whatever they call it and zoom in on the design in stitch view to see what it looks like. If it looks close, test sew it on the same kind of material using the same kind of stabilizer you will use when you do the final work. Outline type designs can pucker on softer or stretchy materials so a good stabilizer is a must and hooping it nice ands tight is vital to success.
Tell us what kinds of work you have done with machine embroidery and we can probably be of more help to you. I hope that someone in here who has Generations can help you by being more specific than I can. Most Auto-Digitizers work about the same way tho.

Try looking into Yahoo groups like:

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

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

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

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

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

I know nothing about any of them except they are all for users of Generations software. I ran across them when I was looking into buying Generations software. The first group on the list used to give free lessons to it's members if I remember right.

Good Luck,
Silver

sewingguy · Forum Friend Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

Wow thanks alot I will work with that for now, but you ask machine (Janome 10000) a new Joy is ordered to be here end of month can't wait. I am making baby items, bibs, blankets, burp towels, golf towels things like that. Trying to start a small business if I can. I buy most of my designs and make some getting better at it. But again thank you for your answers.

sewingguy

Silver · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject: new machine

My last machine was a Janome 10000/10001. I traded it for a Baby Lock BMP6. (the newest model is a BMP8) Brother sells a very similar machine called a PR600 (I think that's the number). They are all 6 thread machines. What a dramatic improvement they are over single thread machine especially if you are trying to make money. You do not have to stop and re-thread the machine with every new color so the speed is dramatically faster.
It uses standard PES files like other at-home single thread Baby Lock and Brother machines (and can use DST files too). It uses regular small cone type spools like my Janome did and standard needles and bobbins. It is not all that big and does not require being hooked up to a computer all the time like some industrial machines do. It self threads and I can edit files on screen really easily. Mine sits of a roller cart and is easy to move about. There are quite a few used 6 thread Baby Lock and Brother machines at dealers for great prices so next time you upgrade you might want to look into one of them. It will save you loads of time and maybe make you more money.
The only real advantage of a single thread machine is that it is a do-all sewing machine, but if you are not mending or making clothes that will not matter to you.
I looked into the new Janomes and the price was actually higher on their single thread machine than my 6 thread machine! I did not care for Janomes new little multi-thread tho. It was not heavy duty enough for high definition, high quality, high speed embroidery like I need.

Be sure, if you did not buy the Janome from a dealer, that you get it checked out. They had issues with a main bearing on many of the Janome 10000 machines. If you did not catch the problem right away the main shaft would be damaged when the bearing failed. It cost me an arm and a leg to fix mine and it was very gently used and maintained in a very meticulous manner. The mfr. refused to cover it under warranty because they said bearings were 'wear items'....even tho mine had very few hours on it. That made me furious.
Good luck with the Janome and Have Fun!

Silver

sewingguy · Forum Friend Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 9

The machine has been fine, I have ordered SWF15 needle machine just yesterday. I can't wait for it to get here, will I am going to pick it up but can't wait. Thanks for the info.