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Would DRAWings® 4 work with CorelDRAW® v.12 – v.X3 or later version? |
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Can DRAWings® X3 be installed on Windows Vista® Operating System? |
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When will the new version DRAWings® 4 be released and will I get a free upgrade to DRAWings® 4, if I buy DRAWings® X3 PRO now? |
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What is the price of the upgrade for DRAWings® Pro users and what is the price for DRAWings® standard Users? |
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Where do I get technical support for version of DRAWings® software? |
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Who should I contact if I have problems with my Hardware (USB Security) Key? |
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What does the DRAWings® 4 package include? |
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How can I purchase DRAWings® 4 (if I don’t have DRAWings already)? |
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How can I upgrade to DRAWings® 4? |
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What is DRAWings 4? |
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How to upgrade your DRAWings to DRAWings 4? |
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Where I can find DRAWings 4 manual? |
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Which are the minimum system requirements that DRAWings 4 needs? |
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What is the difference between DRAWings 4 software and Auto Punch products? |
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The Benefits of DRAWings 4 |
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Who will benefit from DRAWings 4 ? |
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Will DRAWings 4 replace the digitizing software? |
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Do I still need a conventional digitizing software besides DRAWings 4 |
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In reality a lot of customers can only provide Scan-in logos for digitizing; will DRAWings 4 work on pixel based logos? |
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What comes in a DRAWings 4 package? |
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What graphic formats does DRAWings 4 read? |
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What format does DRAWings 4 export as a stitch file? |
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Would DRAWings® 4 work with CorelDRAW® v.12 – v.X3 or later version? |
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DRAWings® 4 has its own fully functional built-in designer but will still have the ability (through OLE technology) to work with any other graphic software (run through the DRAW tab) which supports OLE technology. CorelDRAW® is one such software and will therefore be able to work with DRAWings® 4. |
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Can DRAWings® X3 be installed on Windows Vista® Operating System? |
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The latest version of DRAWings® X3, which comes only in Professional edition (including the Import from Embroidery File option) is fully compatible with Windows Vista. The same applies for the latest version, DRAWings® 4.
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When will the new version DRAWings® 4 be released and will I get a free upgrade to DRAWings® 4, if I buy DRAWings® X3 PRO now? |
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DRAWings® 4 will be released on February 14 (2008). All orders for DRAWings X3 PRO software placed from January 14 till February 14, will get a free Upgrade to DRAWings® 4. |
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What is the price of the upgrade (to DRAWings 4) for DRAWings® Pro users and what is the price for DRAWings® standard Users? |
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The upgrade price for every DRAWings Pro user (i.e. DRAWings v1, v2, vX3 Pro editions) will be US$299/€210 and the upgrade price for every DRAWings Standard user (DRAWings v.1, v.2, v.X3 Standard editions) will be US$699/€500. |
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Where do I get technical support for version of DRAWings® software? |
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You can either address your questions directly to the manufacturer DRAWstitch Ltd at contact@drawstitch.com or, to any of its partners located near you. |
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Who should I contact if I have problems with my Hardware (USB Security) Key? |
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You can either contact DRAWstitch Ltd at contact@drawstitch.com or, any of its partners located near you. |
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What does the DRAWings® 4 package include? |
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DRAWings® 4 package will includes:
- DRAWings® 4 installation CD
- Wings’ modular® - Basic, Text and Connect modules version 2.5 installation CD
- DRAWings® 4 installation guide
- 204 perfect clipart ready to be embroidered
- 3000+ Embroidery designs
- Wings’ modular® installation guide and Quick Reference Card
- Complete User Guides (manuals) for both software in PDF file format
- Online Help for both software
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How can I purchase DRAWings® 4 (if I don’t have DRAWings already)? |
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You can buy DRAWings® 4 from any of our partners listed here. |
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How can I upgrade to DRAWings® 4? |
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Until February 14 (2008) you can send your enquiry to reserve an upgrade copy of DRAWings® 4 at the special price offer. After February 14, you can purchase an upgrade directly from any of our partners listed here. |
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What is DRAWings 4? |
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DRAWings 4 is an intelligent and interactive embroidery software capable of converting vector artworks into embroidery with premium stitch quality in a matter of seconds. It automatically calculates the embroidery parameters such as underlay, compensation, tacking, branching, thread trimming etc. Any manipulations to the artwork in the DRAW or Create tabs will update the stitch results in real-time.
DRAWings 4 is the first embroidery software in the world to use true "Artificial Intelligence" technology. It is fundamentally different from the so-called "Auto Punch" embroidery software. |
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How to upgrade your DRAWings to DRAWings 4? |
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The steps you have to follow in order to upgrade your DRAWings are the following:
- Once you have received the upgrade package of DRAWings 4, install it to your computer.
- Now, you have to run DRAWings X3 and go to “Tools” and click on “Security Keys” option.
- The “Security Keys” dialog will appear
- Click on the “Key form” button
- Send all the information listed in the “Key Form”, through email, to your dealer requesting an upgrade code for DRAWings version 4.
- Please add in your email all the information off the order you have made for DRAWings 4.
- They will send you back an upgrade code that must be inserted in the “New Code” field of the “Security Keys” dialog
- Click the “Update” button next to “New Code” field.
- DRAWings 4 will start normally after a restart.
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Where I can find DRAWings 4 manual? |
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After installing Corel DRAWings X3 you can find the manual of the software in the following location:
- Click “Start”
- then “All programs”
- find “DRAWings 4 ” folder and expand it
- then click on “DRAWings 4 embroidery software manual.pdf”
- If you have already installed “Acrobat Reader”, the manual will open inside it. Otherwise you have to install “Acrobat Reader” and try again afterwards. You can find an free version of Acrobat Reader inside DRAWings 4 installation CD
- You can read the manual directly from the Acrobat Reader or you can print it and have it in a hard copy.
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Which are the minimum system requirements that DRAWings 4 needs? |
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The minimum system requirements of DRAWings 4 are the following!
Minimum |
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Pentium 4 / Athlon 1.5 GHz |
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512 MB |
| Hard disk: |
800 MB of free uncompressed space |
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4x |
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3D AGP accelerator with DirectX 9c, compatible drivers and at least 64MB of RAM |
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1024x768 32bpp |
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Windows Vista / XP / 2000 |
But the recommended system requirements are the following!
Recommended |
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Pentium 4 / Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
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1GB |
| Hard disk: |
800 MB of free uncompressed space |
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32X |
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3D AGP accelerator with DirectX 9 compatible drivers and at least 128MB of RAM (GeForce3 / Radeon 8500 or newer) |
| Monitor Resolution: |
1280x1024 32 bpp |
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Windows Vista / XP / 2000 |
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1 free USB port |
| Printer: |
Windows-compatible Laser/Ink-jet printer |
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What is the difference between DRAWings 4 software and Auto Punch products? |
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1) Different software:
Simply DRAWings 4 is a vector graphics designing software with an intelligent embroidery stitch generation engine. Therefore, it is a vector graphic software with embroidery output capability, not a conventional embroidery software with Auto punch function.
2) Different quality:
In DRAWings 4 the user uses the buld in designing tools (or CorelDRAW 12, X3 or X4 tools if it is already installed on the system) to create artworks or simply load an existing vector design. With a click of the "stitch" tab, it will convert the design into high quality stitches in seconds, complete with proper stitch types and settings.
Auto Punch products generally focus on creating stitches from a scanned-in pixel artwork. The stitch quality is very unstable depending on the quality of the original image. This software is usually not capable of adjusting embroidery settings based on the chosen material.
3) Different power:
In DRAWings 4, the user can utilize all the powerful graphic tools to create or edit an artwork accurately and easily. It is much more difficult to edit a poor embroidery design created from Auto Punch products, due to the limited tools available.
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The Benefits of DRAWings 4 |
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1) Create professional quality embroidery designs in a matter of seconds.
2) Set up your in-house embroidery design service at a very affordable price.
3) Reduce your digitizing costs tremendously - be more competitive and profitable.
4) Save more money by buying vector cliparts instead of stock embroidery designs
5) Make more reliable quotes to your customers based on accurate stitch counts and 3-D material based sewn-off images. |
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Who will benefit from DRAWings 4 ? |
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Any company whose business is related to graphic designs will be able to take great advantage of this software. Also companies wishing to start an embroidery design service or those who want to avoid the cost of contacting out existing digitizing jobs. For example, Screen Printing and Promotion companies, Graphic design studios and small embroidery shops.
New users will not need an in-depth understanding of digitizing techniques to create high quality embroidery designs as they do with conventional digitizing software.
Even professional digitizers will quickly appreciate the advantages of using DRAWings and find it helpful to improve their digitizing productivity. |
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Will DRAWings 4 replace the digitizing software? |
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No. DRAWings 4 is focusing on high quality and high speed stitch generation from a vector artwork using Artificial Intelligence for embroidery parameter settings such as underlay, compensation, trim, closest connections etc., based on a user selected fabric.
DRAWings 4 includes digitizing tools, that can help you create designs from scratch easily and quickly and acts as a better, improved way for creating embroidery designs.
Professional digitizers who prefer their own way of creating designs, DRAWings 4 Technology will help them stay competitive in the market and with Wings' modular 2.50 that is also included in the package will make a step beyond. |
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Do I still need a conventional digitizing software besides Corel DRAWings X3 |
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It depends. Most new users will find DRAWings 4 more than enough for their current needs.
After DRAWings 4 turns artwork into stitches, the user is able to easily make changes to the stitch design as listed below:
• Change the stitch type from fill (Step) to Satin, to Running stitch, or even Appliqué, and vice versa.
• Apply a fill pattern to a fill object from a library of more than 130 fill patterns.
• Apply a style pattern to a fill object from a library of more than 180 style patterns.
• Apply a style pattern to an outline from a library of more than 180 styles.
• If the background material is changed, DRAWings 4 will apply new settings to the design.
Since DRAWings 4 does not include the editing ability for a stitch file, all modifications are done in the artwork stage if necessary and any extra stitch editing can be done inside Wings' modular 2.50 that is also included in the package. For those users who prefer having control on stitch files, or need to edit stitch files, they will be able to do it inside Wings' modular 2.50 Basic, Text and connect modules that are also included in the package. |
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In reality a lot of customers can only provide Scan-in logos for digitizing; will DRAWings 4 work on pixel based logos? |
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Vector artwork is the only solution for a professional embroidery result. That's why many professional digitizing houses convert a pixel image into vector artwork to ensure the accuracy during digitizing.
If a scanned-in image is clean enough, the build in Tracing tool can perform an auto trace to arrive at very good vector artwork. If the image quality is poor, the user will have to trace it manually like in digitizing program. Yet with the powerful tools available in DRAWings 4the user can certainly do a better and faster job. We all know that it is always better to fix a problem in the first place than to do so after. |
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What comes in a DRAWings 4 package? |
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DRAWings® 4 software installation CD,
Security key,
DRAWings® 4 online help! Printable manual in PDF format including Quick reference card!
Wings' modular ® 2.50 professional embroidery software. Basic, Text and Connect modules are included in the package.
More than 3000 embroidery desigs are included.
200 professional clipart images,
Digital Content Manual,
User Manual,
QuickStart guide |
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What graphic formats does DRAWings 4 reads? |
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DRAWings 4 can read the following Vector and Bitmap files: All bitmap format files must be first converted to Vector files before stitch generation otherwise will be filled with cross-stitches or imported as a backdrop.
Bitmap file formats
• Corel Graphics (*.CMX)
• Encapsulated Postscript (*.EPS)
• Enhanced windows metafile (*.EMF)
• Scalable vector graphics (*.SVG)
• Adobe Illustrator (*.AI)
Vector file formats
• Bitmap files (*.BMP,*.DIB,*.RLE)
• Jpeg file (*.JPG, *JPEG, *JPE,*JFIF)
• Gif file (*.GIF)
• Windows metafile (*.WMF)
• Tif file (*.TIF,*.TIFF)
• Png file (*.PNG)
• Icon file (*.ICO)
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What format does DRAWings 4 export as a stitch file? |
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DRAWings 4 can save and export stitch files in most popular industrial and domestic formats as listed below:
• Wings Systems (“.ngs”)
• Tajima (“.dst”, “.dsz”, “.dsb”)
• SWF (“.sst”)
• Pfaff (“.ksm”,”.pcs”,”.pcm”)
• Happy (“.tap”)
• Melco expanded (“.exp”)
• Brother/Baby Lock/Bernina (“.pec”, “.pes”)
• Husqvarna (“.hus”)
• Husqvarna Viking (“.vip”)
• Viking Designer 1 (.shv)
• Janome (“.jef”, “.sew”)
• Janome (“.jef+”)
• Juki(“.M3”)
• Toyota(“.10O”)
• Mitsubishi HD (“.1??”)
• Barudan FDR (“.U??”) |
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