Open designs

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Use Standard > Open Design to open an existing design.

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Use Standard > Open Recent Designs to open a design from a list of recently opened designs.

EmbroideryStudio opens a comprehensive range of both ‘design’ and ‘machine’ files.

To open a design...

1Click the Open Design icon.

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2Navigate 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.

3Select a design or designs.

3To select a range, hold down Shift then select first and last.

3To 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.

4For file types other than EMB or ESD, click Options and adjust recognition options as preferred.

5Click Open.

6Optionally, select Design > Auto Fabric to apply preferred fabric settings.

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7Whenever you want to work on a recently opened design, use the Open Recent Designs for quick access.

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8If 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.

Related topics...

3Automatic save & backup options

3Viewing design information

3Working with fabrics

3Using embroidery disks

3Embroidery file formats