Instruction Manual
This manual contains instruction on how to use the Palette software.
First, read Palette Software Key, Starting Up/Exiting Applications, Comparison of Types of Data Created With Palette Ver.11, Example of Importing Embroidery Data and Understanding Windows to gain a general understanding of the basic software applications.
Next, read Basic Layout & Editing Operations. This chapter provides procedures for creating embroidery patterns as examples for performing basic Layout & Editing operations and transferring patterns to the embroidery machine. Follow the procedures to create actual embroidery patterns.
The chapters dedicated to each application provide descriptions of the useful functions and the various settings. Each descriptive title allows you to easily find the information that you need. In the chapters containing tutorials, follow the procedures to practice the various operations. Afterward, read the detailed descriptions.
Additional information is provided in the following chapters. Read the appropriate chapter when necessary.
Support/Service: Provides warranty information for this product in addition to the procedure for updating the software.
Supplement: Provides function introductions, details on the settings available in the [Options] dialog box and troubleshooting procedures in addition to tips and precautions to maximize the use of this software.
Reference: Provides lists of sew types, sewing attributes and fonts.
The procedures in this manual are written for use in Windows® 10. If this software is used on an operating system other than Windows® 10, the procedures and appearance of the windows may differ slightly.
Opening Online Instruction Manual
An online Instruction Manual is available, which can also be accessed from a mobile device.
Viewing from the [Start] screen (for Windows® 10 users)
Click 
. Click [Palette Ver.11] and then select [Online Instruction Manual].
- For Windows® 8.1 users: Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen (below and left of the tiles), and click it.
From the list of applications that appears in the screen, click [Online Instruction Manual] under the title [Palette Ver.11]. - For Windows® 7 users: Click
and then [All Programs]. Click [Palette Ver.11] and then select [Online Instruction Manual].
Viewing from the application
Click [Help] in the window of each application. In [Design Database], [Help] is in the menu bar at the top of the window.
In other applications, it is located in the upper-right corner of the window.
- A PDF version of the Instruction Manual is also available, which can be accessed even when the computer is offline. Access the PDF version of the Instruction Manual as described below.
- Windows® 10 users: Click
. Click [Palette Ver.11] and then select [Instruction Manual]. - For Windows® 8.1 users: Position the mouse pointer in the [Start] screen to display the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen (below and left of the tiles), and click it.
From the list of applications that appears in the screen, click [Instruction Manual] under the title [Palette Ver.11]. - For Windows® 7 users: Click
and then [All Programs]. Click [Palette Ver.11] and click [PDF] and then select [Instruction Manual].
- Windows® 10 users: Click
- Adobe® Reader® is required for viewing and printing the PDF version of the Instruction Manual.
- If Adobe® Reader® is not on your computer, it must be installed. It can be downloaded from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site (https://www.adobe.com/).