Getting Started with ES Schiffli

Welcome to ES Schiffli. This EmbroideryStudio option has been developed to support a wide range of Schiffli work. It provides support for:

Design repeats

Pattern arrangements

Thread Tension and Speed Change functions

Borer operations

All Plauen (T10) and Saurer (T15) functions

Direct reading/writing Hiraoka DAT and Saurer SAS formats

RCC designs

Direct reading/writing of high resolution ESS format, accessible to DesignWorkflow.

You should first become familiar with general EmbroideryStudio usage before studying the Schiffli-specific usage. EmbroideryStudio has a certain philosophy but once you understand the logic of the software, similarities between individual functions become obvious. For an essential introduction to EmbroideryStudio software concepts, refer to the EmbroideryStudio Reference Manual.

Note: ES Schiffli also integrates with other Wilcom Schiffli products including the WESS (Wilcom Electronic Servo System) electronic machine controller.

This section provides an overview of the Schiffli terms and concepts associated with ES Schiffli. It explains the basic issues to do with handling and programming Schiffli machines as they relate to ES Schiffli.