Open designs

To open a design...

Click the Open Design icon.

Navigate to the design folder. The dialog filter defaults to ‘Wilcom All-in-One’ designs which displays all native EMB design files. Adjust the filter as required...

Filter

Files

All-in-one design files

All design files supported by EmbroideryStudio including JAN and ART.

All machine files

Filter by machine file format only. No design files.

All embroidery files

All supported ‘design’ and ‘machine’ files.

Select a design or designs.

To select a range, hold down Shift then select first and last.

To select multiple items, hold down Ctrl and click.

Tip: For more information about a selected file, right-click and select Properties from the popup menu.

For file types other than EMB or ESD, click Options and adjust recognition options as preferred.

Click Open.

Optionally, select Design > Auto Fabric to apply preferred fabric settings.

Whenever you want to work on a recently opened design, use the Open Recent Designs for quick access.

If the Backup Copy option is active, a backup copy of the current design file is automatically created in its previously saved form. Access the backup folder via the File > Open Backup Design command.

Tip: You can also open designs from proprietary embroidery disks, or read them from paper tape.