Here are some steps to get you up-and-running quickly with the lettering kiosk.
1Run the EmbroideryStudio software:
You need the Kiosk Element enabled.
There is no special setting required for kiosk mode.
2Configure the kiosk design layouts:
Located here...
C:\Program Files\Wilcom\EmbroideryStudio Digital Edition\26\Kiosk\Designs
Set palette colors in the design layouts to match the thread colors and needle assignments used on your machines. See Set up thread colors for details.
Check the fonts and stitch settings being used.
3Configure the machine connections for the kiosk:
Select Setup > Connection Manager Setup.
4Configure the kiosk password:
Select Setup > Options > Kiosk.
Enable ‘Lock Kiosk’.
Set a password.
5Configure character count limits. See Configure kiosk character count limits for details.
1To switch to kiosk mode, select menu command Window > Kiosk…
2Type the kiosk password to enter into kiosk mode.
3To close the application while in kiosk mode, click on the red X button in upper right corner.
When you restart EmbroideryStudio, it will automatically re-start in kiosk mode directly.
4To return to the EmbroideryStudio screen, click Exit Kiosk and key in the password if prompted.
1Select a layout from the design chooser.
2Key in a name. Lettering adjusts to fit the allowed space. By default, a maximum of 16 characters is allowed. See Configure kiosk character count limits for details.
3Change fonts by selecting a different design layout.
4Select a thread color.
5When finished, click a button to send the design to the machine:
Stitching starts and ends at the bottom center of the allowable embroidery area.
The design is auto-rotated 180° for the machine, according to connection settings. See Set up machine connections for details.
A machine file is created and sent to the folder set in the Connection Settings dialog.
The file name uses the text to be embroidered.
6Click Start Again for the next name.