This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign Creator software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista. Click the Allow option to continue.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows 7 or Windows® Vista. Click Continue to proceed with installation.

Your 5D QuitDesign software requires a minimum screen resolution of 1024 by 768 pixels. If your screen resolution is less than this (800 by 600 or less) and you have changed the screen DPI value in Advanced display settings, you may not be able to see all of the screen elements in 5D QuitDesign Configure. A reduced screen resolution will also affect other parts of the 5D QuitDesign software.

Reset the display as follows.

1. Right-click on the desktop and a shortcut menu appears.
2. In Windows® 7, click Screen resolution
3. In Windows® Vista, click Personalize, then click Display Settings in the window that appears.
4. In Windows® XP, click on Properties and a dialog box appears. Click the Settings tab.
5. In both cases, Move the Screen resolution slider to at least 1024 by 768 pixels.
6. Click OK, and allow your computer to restart if required.

Simply click the Register button in 5D QuitDesign Configure and repeat the registration process. This does not change the registration status of software you have already registered, but it does allow you to change your personal information and/or dealer information. You can also obtain your free designs if you have not already done so.

Ensure your dongle is connected to your computer before you start, so that your current registration details can be easily retrieved.

If your dongle is not connected, you will need to enter your surname, e-mail address and Zip/post code to find your registration details.

When you have installed and registered your 5D™ QuiltDesign software, you must activate the dongle. If you attempt to run the modules before activating the dongle, this message will appear.

This message could appear if the desired picture is not where the module expects it to be, for example if it was loaded from a floppy disk, then closed and the floppy disk removed. The message would appear if you try to load the picture from the Recent Files list on the File menu. It could also appear if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have an extension such as .bmp or .jpg, yet not be a proper picture file.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with an Work Area. Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with a Work Area.Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the grid color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select Blue Gray (RGB values 102, 102, 153) from the standard color dropdown on the Grid Color button.

Use Screen Preferences to change the grid spacing. Set the Grid Size to 0.5".

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to alter the background color for the work area.

Not all embroidery files are appropriate for stitching with quilting robots. Heavily stitched fill and satin areas in particular are not recommended. More suitable types of designs are "Line art" designs, or those with more open fill areas.

This message will appear if system resources are low. Close other programs and try again. If this does not work, try restarting your computer.

This message will appear when trying to start a module if the 5D QuiltDesign software cannot detect the dongle (data protection device). Ensure the dongle is plugged into a free USB port of your computer.

This message will appear if the dongle driver is not accessible, has been removed or has not been installed correctly.

First, ensure you are logged onto your computer with full administrator rights and attempt to use the desired 5D QuiltDesign software module. If the error message no longer appears, then the user name you originally tried to use is too restricted to use the 5D QuiltDesign software.

Otherwise, use the dongle driver installation utility in the \Technical\Dongle\Dongle Driver folder of your 5D QuiltDesign CD. Ensure you are logged onto your computer with full administrator rights before using the dongle driver installation utility.

To try to determine the cause of any odd difficulties with the 5D QuiltDesign Creator software, the best method is to reboot the computer in safe mode. If the problem is then solved, you know that some clash of hardware and/or software such as device drivers is to blame. You can then obtain more help from your computer dealer to analyze the cause and reconfigure your computer if necessary.

To start Windows in Safe Mode

1. Close all programs.
2. Use the shortcut Alt + F4 (hold down the Alt key, then press F4 once) and the Shut Down Windows dialog box will appear.
3. In the drop-down list, select Restart. Click OK to confirm.
4. Your computer will shut down and restart.
5. As your computer restarts, press and hold the F8 key until a menu of windows startup options appears.
6. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Safe mode, and then press ENTER.

When you hold down the F8 key, your computer may beep rapidly and report keyboard errors as it restarts. Release the F8 key briefly to skip any errors and press F8 again until you have the Startup Menu on your screen.

Some changes to settings on the System tab of 5D QuiltDesign Configure are only seen in the 5D QuiltDesign software modules when the modules are closed and restarted. If you have made changes that do not appear immediately, save your design(s), close the 5D QuiltDesign software modules, then start them again.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the background color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select the RGB values 211, 233, 255 in the Colors dialog box.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign Creator software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista. Click the Allow option to continue.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows 7 or Windows® Vista. Click Continue to proceed with installation.

Simply click the Register button in 5D QuitDesign Configure and repeat the registration process. This does not change the registration status of software you have already registered, but it does allow you to change your personal information and/or dealer information. You can also obtain your free designs if you have not already done so.

Ensure your dongle is connected to your computer before you start, so that your current registration details can be easily retrieved.

If your dongle is not connected, you will need to enter your surname, e-mail address and Zip/post code to find your registration details.

This message could appear if the desired picture is not where the module expects it to be, for example if it was loaded from a floppy disk, then closed and the floppy disk removed. The message would appear if you try to load the picture from the Recent Files list on the File menu. It could also appear if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have an extension such as .bmp or .jpg, yet not be a proper picture file.

This message could appear if the design that you are attempting to trace is too large. For example, the design area may be greater than approximately 31"x31" or the area taken up by the objects may be greater than approximately 22"x22". Reduce the size of the design using Design Area or Select All and resizing the selection box. Then attempt to trace it again.

Alternatively, the design may be an embroidery design with areas of ’solid’ stitching, so that QuickTrace Design cannot find a path through.

The knife tool separates areas to the left and right of the cut line. If the cut line is complex, for example if it goes into an area and then back out of it, or is a spiral, it may lead to some sections appearing on an unexpected side of the cut line. Try cutting the design in more than one stage using simpler Knife lines.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with an Work Area. Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with a Work Area.Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

This message appears if a design file cannot be loaded. For example, it might have the extension .4qb, yet not be a proper design outline file.

This message appears if a file is 'locked'. For example, you may try to open an AutoCAD DXF (.dxf) file that is also being worked on in another program (for example, if you have saved it and it is still open in that program).

This message appears when cancelling the dialog box that appears for setting the size during the opening of an AutoCAD DXF (.dxf) file.

This message may appear when opening non-.4qb files. For example it could be an .wmf or .emf file with just a raster picture with no outlining inside it (such as a bitmap), or it could be a .dxf file with no objects supported. The following elements of the AutoCAD (.dxf) format are imported: line, polyline (most types including LW-Polyline), arc, circle and ellipse.

This message may appear when opening non-.4qb files. For example it could be an .wmf or .emf file with a raster picture and some outlines, or it could be a .dxf file with some objects supported. The following elements of the AutoCAD (.dxf) format are imported: line, polyline (most types including LW-Polyline), arc, circle and ellipse.

This message may appear when using QuickTrace Picture if the picture has thick areas of solid color. Some or all parts of the design may not be created. Try using options in the wizard, on the Outline Finder and Expander page and/or the Monochrome Threshold page, to ensure the outlines are not too thick.

The following elements of the AutoCAD format are imported: line, polyline (most types including LW-Polyline), arc, circle and ellipse. An object that is within an AutoCAD block will be imported, but the block data will not be kept as a group. Use Object Select (or another of the selection tools) and Group the AutoCAD block if desired.

This will happen if you attempt to open a design that has been set as read-only, or is read-only because it is stored on a CD-ROM. If the design file is on your hard disk as read-only then you must change its properties in Windows® Explorer so that it is no longer read-only. For designs on CD-ROMs, use Windows® Explorer to copy them to your hard disk, then change the properties so that they are no longer read-only. (Windows® Explorer Help has information on the read-only attribute.)

This happens when you are doing a Save As on the .4qb quilting design file and you have given the name of a file that is already there.

This happens when you are doing a Save As on a work area, and part of the design lies outside the edge of the work area. Move these objects within the boundaries of the work area, or Select All and reduce the size of the design, then save again.

This message may appear on attempting to save the picture, for example, if you attempt to overwrite an existing picture that is read-only or if you attempt to save the picture to a read-only location such as a CD-ROM.

This will happen if you try to save a file to a floppy disk that has the write-protect tab open. Either take out the floppy disk and close the write-protect tab, or use a different floppy disk.

This message appears if the design has no objects to print. To be printed, a design must have at least one object.

A group is selected as a single unit. You cannot select a part of a group in the design area. To remove part of a group, either use Ungroup and remove the chosen piece, or select the piece from the FilmStrip. If you used Ungroup you can use Group to make a group of the remaining pieces.

Lines cannot be appended or closed when using Multiply. If you need to append or close a line, do this before you enable Multiply.

QuickTrace Design will not make a background image if the design area is too large (greater than approximately 31" square). However, the design will still be traced and placed in a new element tabbed page if the objects in the design are less than approximately 22" square. If you need the background image, reduce the Design Area before you trace it.

This message will appear when trying to use your scanner or digital camera if the device has not been installed correctly. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the Twain-compliant device, then reopen your 5D QuiltDesign software and try again.

This message will appear when trying to use your scanner or digital camera if another graphics program is already open that uses the Twain-compliant device. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software and the other graphics program, then reopen your 5D QuiltDesign software and try again.

This error appears if the connection to your scanner or digital camera has a problem. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software, check the connections to your scanner or digital camera, then reopen the program and try again.

This message will appear in certain circumstances when trying to use your scanner or digital camera, for example if the cable is disconnected during the scan or download. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software, check the connections to your scanner or digital camera, then reopen your 5D QuiltDesign software and try again.

If the control panel is 'floating' on top of the window, double-click the title bar and the control panel will move back to its original position.

If the control panel is docked on the wrong side of the window, click and drag the title bar to the middle of the right-hand edge of the window until the outline snaps into position on the right. Release the mouse button and the control panel will be dropped into its original position.

Using Reset All Modules in 5D QuiltDesign Configure will also return the control panel to its original position.

Certain icons (for example Send To QBOT on the Export toolbar) are only highlighted once a design is shown on the screen.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the grid color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select Blue Gray (RGB values 102, 102, 153) from the standard color dropdown on the Grid Color button.

Use Screen Preferences to change the grid spacing. Set the Grid Size to 0.5".

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to alter the background color for the work area.

Close 5D QuiltDesign Creator, and then start it again. The control panel should appear.

This message may appear when using QuickTrace Picture with Custom route selected. The picture contains areas that cannot be traced as a single line (disconnected paths). The picture will be traced using an Optimized route.

This happens if you do a Save As on an empty element. Make sure that there are some objects to save.

You cannot save a background picture. Save your picture in image editing software before you use it.

Certain formats are limited to the number of stitches they can save or the size of hoop used on their specific embroidery machine, for example .sew. If you attempt to save a file in this format that is bigger than the largest available hoop size or has more stitches than are allowed, this message would appear.

This message appears if you type an incorrect extension that does not belong to any embroidery types in the File Name box when trying to save a file.

This message appears when exporting an embroidery if, for instance, you have loaded an embroidery from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the embroidery back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the embroidery.

There is a limit on the number of stitches that may be saved to an embroidery file in Pfaff (.pcs) file format. This message appears if the embroidery you attempt to save to this format exceeds this limit.

This message appears on attempting to save when there is no embroidery on the current window.

When exporting a motif, ensure that the line is not closed. Also ensure that the start and end points are to the left and right of the design, and that they are along the same horizontal line.

When exporting a motif, ensure that the start and end points are to the left and right of the design, along the same horizontal line. If you click Yes, a stitch will be added to align the start and end points.

This happens when you try to send a design to the QBOT card from a work area, and part of the design lies outside the edge of the work area. Move these objects within the boundaries of the work area, or Select All and reduce the size of the design, then save again.

Certain icons (for example Send To QBOT on the Export toolbar) are only highlighted once a design is shown on the screen.

DXF files do not store units of measurement. The original size could be in inches, millimeters, or in pixels. 5D™ QuiltDesign Creator loads designs according to the measurements set in 5D™ QuiltDesign Configure. Rescale the design after it is loaded.

When designs are imported from quilting file formats other than *.4qb, *.wmf, *.emf and HPGL they will appear black in the viewer, and in the program design area. This is because color information is not saved with these files, so the default color (black) is used.

QuickTrace Picture, and the Load a Picture option in the New Design Wizard, do not keep the picture that is used for the design when saving a design.

To keep a copy of the background picture, save it separately in image editing software.

Stipple fill areas are initially created without a border, as this is often the preferred style. To give a stipple fill area a border, select Standard Line from the Lines section of the Drawing Panel.

Parallel Lines works best with a smoothly curved original digitized line. If an acute angle, or a corner of more than 90 degrees with a square node is used, the inside angle may become twisted or overlap. To use sharp angles with parallel lines, select the line, use Convert to Lines, then edit the individual nodes on the converted line to smooth the inside angle. It may be helpful to delete some nodes.

Combine Paths is designed to make a hole in a filled area (for example, to make two rings into a donut shape). If one of the closed areas overlaps the edge of the other one when Combine Paths is used, areas that you might expect to be holes may be filled.

The size of the motifs in Motif Lines and Fills is set in the fill properties dialog. It cannot be changed by resizing the object containing the fill.

To rescale the motif along with the object, use Convert to Lines on the selected object, then resize it.

In complex objects such as lettering, where holes and fill areas can overlap, fills may not be in the desired places. (Complex fonts like Wingdings may be involved). Select the affected object and use Convert to Lines. Then delete the unwanted sections of the fill.

When Object Properties is used to change objects selected in the FilmStrip, the objects will become the color of the first (top) object. To use another color, either select it in Object

Properties, or change the order of the objects in the FilmStrip.

If you select a mixture of lines (paths) and groups in the filmstrip, and then use Object Properties to change their properties, the objects within the groups will be unaffected. When using Ctrl and click to select and change objects in the FilmStrip, select all parts of a Group individually, not just the Group heading.

Not all embroidery files are appropriate for stitching with quilting robots. Heavily stitched fill and satin areas in particular are not recommended. More suitable types of designs are "Line art" designs, or those with more open fill areas.

Make sure the 5D™ QuiltDesign Creator window is maximized by clicking the Maximize icon on the title bar, then maximize the window of the desired embroidery by clicking the Maximize icon on its title bar. Click Zoom To Fit to expand the embroidery so it fills the window or use Zoom In together with the Overview Window to move around the embroidery.

This can happen if the block has at least one perfectly vertical or horizontal edge. The selection box around the selected block is drawn using a method to provide maximum contrast with the background. The outline that shows the shape of the block is drawn using the same method. When the two lines are in the same place, they cancel each other out. If the block of stitches is a rectangle or a square, the outline may disappear completely when you move the block. Notice that the scaling, mirror and rotate handles are always visible, so you can use these as cues for positioning blocks where the edges are not visible.

To position blocks with missing outlines, click and drag the block approximately into position. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to nudge the block into its final position without needing to see the outline.

You need to be able to see the three letter extension for a file in order to know what type of design file it is.

You can make file extensions visible in Windows Explorer®. Open Windows Explorer® and select Tools, Folder Options. In the View tab under Files and Folders, ensure the checkbox "Hide extensions for known file types" is deselected.

When seen in the viewer, the fill in a MiniPic may not look the same as it does on the screen. This is an effect of the size of the design in the fill.

Check the appearance of a fill at the size at which you will be using it. Change the settings if desired.

If a design containing a fill is exported as a motif, only the outline of the design will be exported, not the fill area. To export the fill area as part of the motif, use Convert to Lines before you use Export to MyMotifs.

When a motif is exported with Export to MyMotifs only the design is saved, not the color.

When you use a motif in a line or fill it will appear in the currently selected color. If desired, change the color of the line or fill.

The program cannot save the file. Ensure that the disk where you are trying to save the design is not write-protected, then try again.

This message will appear if system resources are low. Close other programs and try again. If this does not work, try restarting your computer.

To try to determine the cause of any odd difficulties with the 5D QuiltDesign Creator software, the best method is to reboot the computer in safe mode. If the problem is then solved, you know that some clash of hardware and/or software such as device drivers is to blame. You can then obtain more help from your computer dealer to analyze the cause and reconfigure your computer if necessary.

To start Windows in Safe Mode

1. Close all programs.
2. Use the shortcut Alt + F4 (hold down the Alt key, then press F4 once) and the Shut Down Windows dialog box will appear.
3. In the drop-down list, select Restart. Click OK to confirm.
4. Your computer will shut down and restart.
5. As your computer restarts, press and hold the F8 key until a menu of windows startup options appears.
6. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Safe mode, and then press ENTER.

When you hold down the F8 key, your computer may beep rapidly and report keyboard errors as it restarts. Release the F8 key briefly to skip any errors and press F8 again until you have the Startup Menu on your screen.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the background color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select the RGB values 211, 233, 255 in the Colors dialog box.

Use Reset All Modules in 5D QuiltDesign Configure to return all toolbars in the module to their default settings.

To use Reset All Modules

1. Ensure your designs are saved in any 5D QuiltDesign software modules that are open.
2. Click 5D QuiltDesign Configure on the QuickLink toolbar.
3. Click Reset All Modules.
4. A message will appear, indicating that all modules will be closed and reset. Click OK.
5. A message will appear, asking you to ensure that all other 5D QuiltDesign software modules have closed, apart from 5D QuiltDesign Configure. Click OK.
6. A message will appear, indicating that all modules have now been reset. Click OK. The toolbars in your module will have been restored.

If preferred, you can check individual toolbars in View, Customize. Use this to see if the missing toolbar has been turned off, and also to reset the toolbar if icons have been added to or removed from the toolbar. If this does not restore the toolbar, use Reset All Modules.

This message appears if you try to open a file that is of the wrong type, or is corrupt.

This message appears if you try to open a file that is of the wrong type, or is corrupt.

This message appears if you attempt to load a file with an extension that does not belong to any embroidery file types. For example, it would appear if you tried to Drag and Drop a .doc file onto the screen.

This message appears if you type an incorrect extension in the File Name box when trying to save a file.

This message appears if, for instance, you have loaded a file from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the file back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the file.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign Creator software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista. Click the Allow option to continue.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows 7 or Windows® Vista. Click Continue to proceed with installation.

Simply click the Register button in 5D QuitDesign Configure and repeat the registration process. This does not change the registration status of software you have already registered, but it does allow you to change your personal information and/or dealer information. You can also obtain your free designs if you have not already done so.

Ensure your dongle is connected to your computer before you start, so that your current registration details can be easily retrieved.

If your dongle is not connected, you will need to enter your surname, e-mail address and Zip/post code to find your registration details.

This message could appear if the desired picture is not where the module expects it to be, for example if it was loaded from a floppy disk, then closed and the floppy disk removed. The message would appear if you try to load the picture from the Recent Files list on the File menu. It could also appear if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have an extension such as .bmp or .jpg, yet not be a proper picture file.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with an Work Area. Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with a Work Area.Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

This message appears if a design file cannot be loaded. For example, it might have the extension .4qb, yet not be a proper design outline file.

This happens when you are doing a Save As on the .4qb quilting design file and you have given the name of a file that is already there.

This will happen if you try to save a file to a floppy disk that has the write-protect tab open. Either take out the floppy disk and close the write-protect tab, or use a different floppy disk.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to alter the background color for the work area.

Certain formats are limited to the number of stitches they can save or the size of hoop used on their specific embroidery machine, for example .sew. If you attempt to save a file in this format that is bigger than the largest available hoop size or has more stitches than are allowed, this message would appear.

This message appears if you type an incorrect extension that does not belong to any embroidery types in the File Name box when trying to save a file.

This message appears when exporting an embroidery if, for instance, you have loaded an embroidery from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the embroidery back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the embroidery.

There is a limit on the number of stitches that may be saved to an embroidery file in Pfaff (.pcs) file format. This message appears if the embroidery you attempt to save to this format exceeds this limit.

This message appears on attempting to save when there is no embroidery on the current window.

Not all embroidery files are appropriate for stitching with quilting robots. Heavily stitched fill and satin areas in particular are not recommended. More suitable types of designs are "Line art" designs, or those with more open fill areas.

You need to be able to see the three letter extension for a file in order to know what type of design file it is.

You can make file extensions visible in Windows Explorer®. Open Windows Explorer® and select Tools, Folder Options. In the View tab under Files and Folders, ensure the checkbox "Hide extensions for known file types" is deselected.

When a motif is exported with Export to MyMotifs only the design is saved, not the color.

When you use a motif in a line or fill it will appear in the currently selected color. If desired, change the color of the line or fill.

The program cannot save the file. Ensure that the disk where you are trying to save the design is not write-protected, then try again.

This message will appear if system resources are low. Close other programs and try again. If this does not work, try restarting your computer.

To try to determine the cause of any odd difficulties with the 5D QuiltDesign Creator software, the best method is to reboot the computer in safe mode. If the problem is then solved, you know that some clash of hardware and/or software such as device drivers is to blame. You can then obtain more help from your computer dealer to analyze the cause and reconfigure your computer if necessary.

To start Windows in Safe Mode

1. Close all programs.
2. Use the shortcut Alt + F4 (hold down the Alt key, then press F4 once) and the Shut Down Windows dialog box will appear.
3. In the drop-down list, select Restart. Click OK to confirm.
4. Your computer will shut down and restart.
5. As your computer restarts, press and hold the F8 key until a menu of windows startup options appears.
6. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Safe mode, and then press ENTER.

When you hold down the F8 key, your computer may beep rapidly and report keyboard errors as it restarts. Release the F8 key briefly to skip any errors and press F8 again until you have the Startup Menu on your screen.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the background color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select the RGB values 211, 233, 255 in the Colors dialog box.

Use Reset All Modules in 5D QuiltDesign Configure to return all toolbars in the module to their default settings.

To use Reset All Modules

1. Ensure your designs are saved in any 5D QuiltDesign software modules that are open.
2. Click 5D QuiltDesign Configure on the QuickLink toolbar.
3. Click Reset All Modules.
4. A message will appear, indicating that all modules will be closed and reset. Click OK.
5. A message will appear, asking you to ensure that all other 5D QuiltDesign software modules have closed, apart from 5D QuiltDesign Configure. Click OK.
6. A message will appear, indicating that all modules have now been reset. Click OK. The toolbars in your module will have been restored.

If preferred, you can check individual toolbars in View, Customize. Use this to see if the missing toolbar has been turned off, and also to reset the toolbar if icons have been added to or removed from the toolbar. If this does not restore the toolbar, use Reset All Modules.

This message appears if you try to open a file that is of the wrong type, or is corrupt.

This message appears if you try to open a file that is of the wrong type, or is corrupt.

This message appears if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have the extension .vp3, yet not be a proper Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff embroidery.

The embroidery is corrupt and cannot be loaded. Refer to source of this file for a solution.

The embroidery is corrupt and cannot be loaded. Refer to source of this file for a solution.

This message appears if you attempt to load a file with an extension that does not belong to any embroidery file types. For example, it would appear if you tried to Drag and Drop a .doc file onto the screen.

This message may appear if you attempt to load an embroidery created in third-party software. Such embroideries may cause unpredictable results.

This message appears if, for instance, you have loaded a file from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the file back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the file.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign Creator software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista. Click the Allow option to continue.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows 7 or Windows® Vista. Click Continue to proceed with installation.

Simply click the Register button in 5D QuitDesign Configure and repeat the registration process. This does not change the registration status of software you have already registered, but it does allow you to change your personal information and/or dealer information. You can also obtain your free designs if you have not already done so.

Ensure your dongle is connected to your computer before you start, so that your current registration details can be easily retrieved.

If your dongle is not connected, you will need to enter your surname, e-mail address and Zip/post code to find your registration details.

This message could appear if the desired picture is not where the module expects it to be, for example if it was loaded from a floppy disk, then closed and the floppy disk removed. The message would appear if you try to load the picture from the Recent Files list on the File menu. It could also appear if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have an extension such as .bmp or .jpg, yet not be a proper picture file.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with an Work Area. Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with a Work Area.Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

This happens when you are doing a Save As on the .4qb quilting design file and you have given the name of a file that is already there.

This will happen if you try to save a file to a floppy disk that has the write-protect tab open. Either take out the floppy disk and close the write-protect tab, or use a different floppy disk.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to alter the background color for the work area.

Certain formats are limited to the number of stitches they can save or the size of hoop used on their specific embroidery machine, for example .sew. If you attempt to save a file in this format that is bigger than the largest available hoop size or has more stitches than are allowed, this message would appear.

This message appears if you type an incorrect extension that does not belong to any embroidery types in the File Name box when trying to save a file.

This message appears when exporting an embroidery if, for instance, you have loaded an embroidery from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the embroidery back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the embroidery.

There is a limit on the number of stitches that may be saved to an embroidery file in Pfaff (.pcs) file format. This message appears if the embroidery you attempt to save to this format exceeds this limit.

This message appears on attempting to save when there is no embroidery on the current window.

Not all embroidery files are appropriate for stitching with quilting robots. Heavily stitched fill and satin areas in particular are not recommended. More suitable types of designs are "Line art" designs, or those with more open fill areas.

The program cannot save the file. Ensure that the disk where you are trying to save the design is not write-protected, then try again.

This message will appear if system resources are low. Close other programs and try again. If this does not work, try restarting your computer.

To try to determine the cause of any odd difficulties with the 5D QuiltDesign Creator software, the best method is to reboot the computer in safe mode. If the problem is then solved, you know that some clash of hardware and/or software such as device drivers is to blame. You can then obtain more help from your computer dealer to analyze the cause and reconfigure your computer if necessary.

To start Windows in Safe Mode

1. Close all programs.
2. Use the shortcut Alt + F4 (hold down the Alt key, then press F4 once) and the Shut Down Windows dialog box will appear.
3. In the drop-down list, select Restart. Click OK to confirm.
4. Your computer will shut down and restart.
5. As your computer restarts, press and hold the F8 key until a menu of windows startup options appears.
6. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Safe mode, and then press ENTER.

When you hold down the F8 key, your computer may beep rapidly and report keyboard errors as it restarts. Release the F8 key briefly to skip any errors and press F8 again until you have the Startup Menu on your screen.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the background color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select the RGB values 211, 233, 255 in the Colors dialog box.

Use Reset All Modules in 5D QuiltDesign Configure to return all toolbars in the module to their default settings.

To use Reset All Modules

1. Ensure your designs are saved in any 5D QuiltDesign software modules that are open.
2. Click 5D QuiltDesign Configure on the QuickLink toolbar.
3. Click Reset All Modules.
4. A message will appear, indicating that all modules will be closed and reset. Click OK.
5. A message will appear, asking you to ensure that all other 5D QuiltDesign software modules have closed, apart from 5D QuiltDesign Configure. Click OK.
6. A message will appear, indicating that all modules have now been reset. Click OK. The toolbars in your module will have been restored.

If preferred, you can check individual toolbars in View, Customize. Use this to see if the missing toolbar has been turned off, and also to reset the toolbar if icons have been added to or removed from the toolbar. If this does not restore the toolbar, use Reset All Modules.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign Creator software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista. Click the Allow option to continue.

This message may appear in Windows® 7 or Windows® Vista, when installing 5D QuiltDesign software. The message is provided by the User Account Control system in Windows 7 or Windows® Vista. Click Continue to proceed with installation.

Simply click the Register button in 5D QuitDesign Configure and repeat the registration process. This does not change the registration status of software you have already registered, but it does allow you to change your personal information and/or dealer information. You can also obtain your free designs if you have not already done so.

Ensure your dongle is connected to your computer before you start, so that your current registration details can be easily retrieved.

If your dongle is not connected, you will need to enter your surname, e-mail address and Zip/post code to find your registration details.

This message could appear if the desired picture is not where the module expects it to be, for example if it was loaded from a floppy disk, then closed and the floppy disk removed. The message would appear if you try to load the picture from the Recent Files list on the File menu. It could also appear if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have an extension such as .bmp or .jpg, yet not be a proper picture file.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with an Work Area. Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

The load background function is only available when working on a Quilt Block or a Design Element, not when you are working with a Work Area.Use 5D QuiltDesign Vision to view designs on fabric, quilt blocks or whole quilts.

This message appears if a design file cannot be loaded. For example, it might have the extension .4qb, yet not be a proper design outline file.

This message appears if a file is 'locked'. For example, you may try to open an AutoCAD DXF (.dxf) file that is also being worked on in another program (for example, if you have saved it and it is still open in that program).

This message may appear when opening non-.4qb files. For example it could be an .wmf or .emf file with just a raster picture with no outlining inside it (such as a bitmap), or it could be a .dxf file with no objects supported. The following elements of the AutoCAD (.dxf) format are imported: line, polyline (most types including LW-Polyline), arc, circle and ellipse.

This message may appear when opening non-.4qb files. For example it could be an .wmf or .emf file with a raster picture and some outlines, or it could be a .dxf file with some objects supported. The following elements of the AutoCAD (.dxf) format are imported: line, polyline (most types including LW-Polyline), arc, circle and ellipse.

The following elements of the AutoCAD format are imported: line, polyline (most types including LW-Polyline), arc, circle and ellipse. An object that is within an AutoCAD block will be imported, but the block data will not be kept as a group. Use Object Select (or another of the selection tools) and Group the AutoCAD block if desired.

This happens when you are doing a Save As on the .4qb quilting design file and you have given the name of a file that is already there.

This message may appear on attempting to save the picture, for example, if you attempt to overwrite an existing picture that is read-only or if you attempt to save the picture to a read-only location such as a CD-ROM.

This will happen if you try to save a file to a floppy disk that has the write-protect tab open. Either take out the floppy disk and close the write-protect tab, or use a different floppy disk.

This message will appear when trying to use your scanner or digital camera if the device has not been installed correctly. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the Twain-compliant device, then reopen your 5D QuiltDesign software and try again.

This error appears if the connection to your scanner or digital camera has a problem. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software, check the connections to your scanner or digital camera, then reopen the program and try again.

This message will appear in certain circumstances when trying to use your scanner or digital camera, for example if the cable is disconnected during the scan or download. Close your 5D QuiltDesign software, check the connections to your scanner or digital camera, then reopen your 5D QuiltDesign software and try again.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the grid color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select Blue Gray (RGB values 102, 102, 153) from the standard color dropdown on the Grid Color button.

Use Screen Preferences to change the grid spacing. Set the Grid Size to 0.5".

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to alter the background color for the work area.

Close 5D QuiltDesign Creator, and then start it again. The control panel should appear.

This message appears if you type an incorrect extension that does not belong to any embroidery types in the File Name box when trying to save a file.

This message appears when exporting an embroidery if, for instance, you have loaded an embroidery from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the embroidery back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the embroidery.

There is a limit on the number of stitches that may be saved to an embroidery file in Pfaff (.pcs) file format. This message appears if the embroidery you attempt to save to this format exceeds this limit.

This message appears on attempting to save when there is no embroidery on the current window.

Certain icons (for example Send To QBOT on the Export toolbar) are only highlighted once a design is shown on the screen.

When designs are imported from quilting file formats other than *.4qb, *.wmf, *.emf and HPGL they will appear black in the viewer, and in the program design area. This is because color information is not saved with these files, so the default color (black) is used.

Not all embroidery files are appropriate for stitching with quilting robots. Heavily stitched fill and satin areas in particular are not recommended. More suitable types of designs are "Line art" designs, or those with more open fill areas.

This can happen if the block has at least one perfectly vertical or horizontal edge. The selection box around the selected block is drawn using a method to provide maximum contrast with the background. The outline that shows the shape of the block is drawn using the same method. When the two lines are in the same place, they cancel each other out. If the block of stitches is a rectangle or a square, the outline may disappear completely when you move the block. Notice that the scaling, mirror and rotate handles are always visible, so you can use these as cues for positioning blocks where the edges are not visible.

To position blocks with missing outlines, click and drag the block approximately into position. Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to nudge the block into its final position without needing to see the outline.

You need to be able to see the three letter extension for a file in order to know what type of design file it is.

You can make file extensions visible in Windows Explorer®. Open Windows Explorer® and select Tools, Folder Options. In the View tab under Files and Folders, ensure the checkbox "Hide extensions for known file types" is deselected.

When a motif is exported with Export to MyMotifs only the design is saved, not the color.

When you use a motif in a line or fill it will appear in the currently selected color. If desired, change the color of the line or fill.

The program cannot save the file. Ensure that the disk where you are trying to save the design is not write-protected, then try again.

This message will appear if system resources are low. Close other programs and try again. If this does not work, try restarting your computer.

To try to determine the cause of any odd difficulties with the 5D QuiltDesign Creator software, the best method is to reboot the computer in safe mode. If the problem is then solved, you know that some clash of hardware and/or software such as device drivers is to blame. You can then obtain more help from your computer dealer to analyze the cause and reconfigure your computer if necessary.

To start Windows in Safe Mode

1. Close all programs.
2. Use the shortcut Alt + F4 (hold down the Alt key, then press F4 once) and the Shut Down Windows dialog box will appear.
3. In the drop-down list, select Restart. Click OK to confirm.
4. Your computer will shut down and restart.
5. As your computer restarts, press and hold the F8 key until a menu of windows startup options appears.
6. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Safe mode, and then press ENTER.

When you hold down the F8 key, your computer may beep rapidly and report keyboard errors as it restarts. Release the F8 key briefly to skip any errors and press F8 again until you have the Startup Menu on your screen.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to change the background color. Follow the instructions in 5D QuiltDesign Configure and select the RGB values 211, 233, 255 in the Colors dialog box.

Use Reset All Modules in 5D QuiltDesign Configure to return all toolbars in the module to their default settings.

To use Reset All Modules

1. Ensure your designs are saved in any 5D QuiltDesign software modules that are open.
2. Click 5D QuiltDesign Configure on the QuickLink toolbar.
3. Click Reset All Modules.
4. A message will appear, indicating that all modules will be closed and reset. Click OK.
5. A message will appear, asking you to ensure that all other 5D QuiltDesign software modules have closed, apart from 5D QuiltDesign Configure. Click OK.
6. A message will appear, indicating that all modules have now been reset. Click OK. The toolbars in your module will have been restored.

If preferred, you can check individual toolbars in View, Customize. Use this to see if the missing toolbar has been turned off, and also to reset the toolbar if icons have been added to or removed from the toolbar. If this does not restore the toolbar, use Reset All Modules.

Use Reset All Modules in 5D QuiltDesign Configure to return all toolbars in the module to their default settings .

Alternatively, to change the icon size in this module only, select View, Customize, then go to the Options tab and select the Large Icons option.

This message could appear when saving a quilt in the Quilt Background Wizard if the location for saving to is no longer available (for example, a folder has been moved).

This appears if the background quilt is not found. This can happen if the name has been changed, or the location is no longer available (for example, a folder has been moved).

This appears if the background quilt is not found. This can happen if the name has been changed, or the location is no longer available (for example, a memory stick has been removed).

This appears if one or more quilting or embroidery designs are not found. This can happen if the name has been changed, or the location is no longer available (for example, a memory stick has been removed). A list of designs that could not be found is given.

This appears if the embroidery or quilting design is corrupt in some way, for example if the file extension is .4qb, but it is not a true .4qb file.

This message appears if the .4qb design file is too large in at least one dimension. The design will be automatically scaled to fit.

This message appears if you try to open a file that is of the wrong type, or is corrupt.

This message appears if you try to open a file that is of the wrong type, or is corrupt.

This message appears if the desired embroidery is not where the module expects it to be, for example if an embroidery was loaded into the module from a floppy disk, then closed and the floppy disk removed. The message would appear if you tried to load the embroidery from the Recent Files list on the File menu.

This message appears if the file you are attempting to load is corrupt. For example, it might have the extension .vp3, yet not be a proper Husqvarna Viking / Pfaff embroidery.

The embroidery is corrupt and cannot be loaded. Refer to source of this file for a solution.

The embroidery is corrupt and cannot be loaded. Refer to source of this file for a solution.

This message appears if you attempt to load a file with an extension that does not belong to any embroidery file types. For example, it would appear if you tried to Drag and Drop a .doc file onto the screen.

This message may appear if you attempt to load an embroidery created in third-party software. Such embroideries may cause unpredictable results.

This message appears if you type an incorrect extension in the File Name box when trying to save a file.

This message appears if, for instance, you have loaded a file from a CD-ROM and then attempt to save the file back to the CD. A CD-ROM is read only, therefore you will not be able to save the file.

Certain icons (for example the Design and Edit toolbar icons) are only highlighted once a design is shown on the screen. Additionally, when Realistic Mode is selected, all functions that will edit designs are unavailable.

Fabric backgrounds are not saved as separate quilts, but as part of the quilt layout file. Save the layout immediately after sizing the fabric background if you wish to keep a copy of the whole-cloth quilt with no designs placed on it.

This message will appear when trying to use your scanner or digital camera if the device has not been installed correctly. Close 5D QuiltDesign Vision, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the Twain-compliant device, then reopen 5D QuiltDesign Vision and try again.

This message will appear when trying to use your scanner or digital camera if another graphics program is already open that uses the Twain-compliant device. Close 5D QuiltDesign Vision and the other graphics program, then reopen 5D QuiltDesign Vision and try again.

This error appears if the connection to your scanner or digital camera has a problem. Close 5D QuiltDesign Vision, check the connections to your scanner or digital camera, then reopen the program and try again.

This message will appear in certain circumstances when trying to use your scanner or digital camera, for example if the cable is disconnected during the scan or download. Close 5D QuiltDesign Vision, check the connections to your scanner or digital camera, then reopen 5D QuiltDesign Vision and try again.

Use 5D QuiltDesign Configure to alter the background color for the work area. 5D QuiltDesign Configure may usually be used to turn the texture on or off, but this is not available for 5D QuiltDesign Vision.

The manufacturer of a TWAIN device must provide a Source Manager and a TWAIN Data source for your device to work with 5D QuiltDesign Vision. These will normally be installed when you install the software and drivers provided with the device. If you have installed a device and it is not shown in the list then it may not be TWAIN compliant. Refer to the device documentation and manufacturer for assistance.

To drag and drop embroideries onto the Work Area, right-click Start, then Explore to start Windows® Explorer. Then follow the instructions under Drag and Drop.

5D™ QuiltDesign Vision loads and saves quilt layouts in .5ql file format. Quilt layout files include information about the background, design and embroidery files and their locations, but they do not include copies of the files.

If the names or locations of design or embroidery files are changed, the layout file will not be complete when it is reloaded.