I started using PE design 6. And I used it for very long time and I upgraded to PE design next and then my father got very sick and I stopped digitizing. And then my local quilt shop that taught me how to use the digitizing programs closed. I found your website .oh thank you much. Thank you so much going back to basics.
I'm new to embroidery and was researching different videos to learn the skill but your video is by far the best for learning the Database Transfer Software. I actually walked thru the database and practiced while the video was being demonstrated. I love shortcuts and thanks for adding the shortcut notes. THANK YOU !!
Thank you so much for your informative video. I found you accidentally, but by the end of your video had transferred a file to my Meridian and stitched it out. So, so thankful.
Yes it will Donna! You will need to use the Baby Lock version of Design Database Transfer. They are working on their website right now, so I could not locate the software at this time. Give them a couple weeks and see if it reappears.
Can you print templates from BDT as I try printing and everything prints the same size regardless of my settings and do I need to use another embroidery software with this?
Design Database transfer will print a catalog of designs, but doesn't print full size templates for placement. You can download the free Dime Embroidery Tool Shed to do that at inspiredbydime.com
I just purchased the BL Flare and am understanding the use of Design Database Transfer. Thank you so much for your detailed explanations! I have a question about Apple IPad…..may I download purchased designs and transfer via USB? Does this bypass DDT and only put them in my machine? Or can I transfer when completed into a file on my PC? Thanks so much! Sherry T
Design Database Transfer is a Windows program. I'm sorry, but I don't know much about Ipads. Most tablets don't have USB ports, so I would use my computer to transfer via USB.
@@alifeinstitches7063 You can always put PES designs on a USB stick and move them to your machine that way. You do not have to use Design Database Transfer. You can purchase PES fonts, but they will be individual designs you can bring into your machine.
Hi Kris! I usually change the colors right in the PR1055X instead of in software. Here are a couple of videos on how to do that. ua-cam.com/play/PL_202AP_6OhW8R1nFPUPKsJZ7zqAsIA78.html
Jan it’s me again. I watched this about 5 times haha because I am having such a hard time learning this program. I get stuck at the 53.55 point of your video because whenever I try to save something it goes into my machine memory where it only lets me save about 9 designs then I need to delete some if I want to add designs. I see at the 53.55 point you say let’s see where the designs go and you tell us to tap on the Wi-Fi icon and the designs appear there….for you lol not me. When I tap that icon all I get is info about my machine being connected to Wi-Fi. What am I doing wrong? I just can’t seem to wrap my head around this. I have the babylock flare machine. Thanks
Hi Eileen! Which machine do you have? The machines don't all have the same abilities when it comes to saving. Some of the icons are a little different since they have introduced Artspira (if you have Brother)
Hi Judy! You have to put your designs on your computer or on a USB plugged into your computer and navigate in the left pane to that folder first and then transfer as I show in the video. Download your designs and save them on your computer after you purchase them.
Hello! I wrote a set of notes for the full version of Design Database which is in the Palette or PE Design software. I used those notes when I did this class so I could keep on track and not miss anything that this free version does. The version in the Palette or PE Design software does a few things that the free version doesn't, but most of the functions are actually available. Here is the link to those notes: www.dropbox.com/s/q6emy2ojhggzew7/PE%20Design%20Design%20Data%20Base%20December%203%2C%202019.pdf?dl=0 Enjoy!
Hi Sandra! Go to the settings on the machine or click the little wireless symbol on the main screen. Turn on the wireless function and click on the setup wizard tab. It will walk you through setting your machine up on your wireless. Have the code ready to access your router.
Hi Brenda! Yes, I have a handout for the full PE Design Design Database which is very similar to Design Database Transfer. You will be able to do most of the things in this handout, but a couple of things are only available in the full version. Here is the link to the handout on DropBox. Enjoy! www.dropbox.com/sh/t39dfyv7kpdkgi6/AABCzH3JKSSmdZmNGF97SKDEa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR2Q1oeWTYqOWp3P04zpq_TTLXkbc9AwfNvdIZaVUjQJYQdS2KcNU3UKBLY&preview=PE+Design+Design+Data+Base+December+3%2C+2019.pdf
Hi, brand new embroidery machinist here - watching this video of Design Database Transfer -- You mention printing notes ? Where do I find the notes to print off please ?
Hi! Here is the link to the Design Database notes. These are for the full version from PE Design, but most everything works with Design Database Transfer: www.dropbox.com/sh/t39dfyv7kpdkgi6/AABCzH3JKSSmdZmNGF97SKDEa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3dWr7qBokQHQesar5aWca46jKAkOCTzw_zdVbasQmOyCp1Xor2Etq5rvA&preview=PE+Design+Design+Data+Base+December+3%2C+2019.pdf
Help again Jan please! I successfully put a purchased design into my Flare watching your video and following step by step. I have another purchased file that I want to add to design database so I can put it into my machine. My problem is, I can’t scroll down on the screen I’m order to go to the left side and choose my machine to add the design into. I had the same screen as you before but now it is at the bottom of the page on the main screen so I can’t send it
Hi Dianne! I wrote some notes some years ago about the PE Design 11 Design Database (which is the full software you purchase), but did not rewrite them for Design Database Transfer. The two programs are very similar, but the free version is missing a few things (like it does not convert formats or write cards or USB's) I was following these notes as I made this video so I could keep my thoughts together. You are welcome to the notes, as I have taught this class many times. Just remember when you go through the notes, that there are a few differences and I do not have the wireless setup in them. Glad you enjoyed the video! Here is the DropBox link to the notes: www.dropbox.com/s/q6emy2ojhggzew7/PE%20Design%20Design%20Data%20Base%20December%203%2C%202019.pdf?dl=0
Great video! You taught me a lot today, and I Thank you very much! Your a great teacher. Can you teach how to appliqué or do you have a video show how to do that already.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes I've taught a few classes on applique. Are you wanting to create your own applique designs or learn to sew out designs you purchase?
@@sewalongwithjan I’m new to the embroidery world. I just bought my first machine. It’s a NQ 1700e. I also bought a Brothers cut and scan. I was hoping to download a design and then cut the appliqués out with the cut and scan. Then finish on my embroidering marching. Thank you
@@teresaschacherbauer4137 if you visit my UA-cam channel Sew Along With Jan, I have several videos on cutting fabric in the Scan n Cut and how to make your cut files from your embroidery files in your machine. Playlist is Brother Scan n Cut.
Wow it took me 3 days to get this but I finally did! So proud of this old gramma lol. When I couldn’t find the pics of the designs it was because I was on the details icon haha and I didn’t even know it! This was extra difficult for me because I had to go buy a cheapie pc windows as I have a Mac and design database is not compatible. So on top of learning my machine I had to learn the new pc. I have a question about updating. My machine is a few days old but already needs an update. I will use a flash drive for it but the directions say to use a FORMATTED flash drive😭. What is a formatted flash drive? I bought a brand new one that had never been used. Thank you for this detailed video it has helped me so much you will never know how thankful I am!
Good for you! Sometimes you just have to keep plugging away to get things to work correctly. You can format the USB in your new PC computer by going to This PC and right clicking on the USB icon there. When the menu opens up, one of the choices will be format. Left click on that and it will format for you Use a USB that is about 4-8GB for updates. These machines are a little touchy about the USB used for updates, so don't go too big with them. Here is a link to the page where there is a USB compatibility list that you can download. I think you said you had either a Brother NQ1700e or a Baby Lock Flare. support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_inovnq1700eeus
@@sewalongwithjan I have the Babylock flare. I clicked the link you gave me and these are brother flash drives. Will any of these work for Babylock? Thanks for your help!
@@eileenmuccillo8047 yes it will work, but there is the list on the Baby Lock site also under manuals:: babylock.com/machines/single-needle-embroidery/flare
Hi Anna! I'm so sorry I haven't answered this question. UA-cam didn't send me a notification and I just saw this. Did you use the navigation pane on the left side and open the little + signs? That will open different folders for you
This is fine but nobody addresses what to do when the "add" button is pressed and no machine shows up, after hitting refresh still no. It worked fine before one machine update. My machine is 1 month old!
Hi Cheryl! So sorry I haven't answered your question, it didn't come through to me from UA-cam. What machine do you have? Also is the Transfer software and the machine on the same network and the machine "awake" ready to embroider?
I just get this message on my PR1055X "waiting to receive embroidery data from PC". I am hooked up wireless. I can not get our of the screen to do anything else.
Hi Wayne! Is the machine awake and ready to embroider? Also check that your machine and software are up to date. I've also had to preform the connection process over after an update.
Hi Barbara! Here is the link to the Design Database Notes I did for the full version in Palette or PE Design. Design Database Transfer can do most of the same things, but can't convert formats. I talked a little about that in this video: www.dropbox.com/sh/t39dfyv7kpdkgi6/AABCzH3JKSSmdZmNGF97SKDEa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3dWr7qBokQHQesar5aWca46jKAkOCTzw_zdVbasQmOyCp1Xor2Etq5rvA&preview=PE+Design+Design+Data+Base+December+3%2C+2019.pdf
How big is the design? Is it in PES format? Which machine do you have? Usually when it doesn't show up in the machine, the design is too large or in the wrong format
@@annameadows3895 I ran into a similar problem this weekend. My design would fit in my PR1055X (Brother version of your machine), would transfer, but not show up on the machine. It needed to be rotated to horizontal before transfer and it was fine. The home machine hoops are vertical, so I fun into this occasionally depending on the direction.
I started using PE design 6. And I used it for very long time and I upgraded to PE design next and then my father got very sick and I stopped digitizing. And then my local quilt shop that taught me how to use the digitizing programs closed. I found your website .oh thank you much. Thank you so much going back to basics.
You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I am so happy I found you. I just received my new Baby Lock Flare. I had no idea how to use Design Transfer, thanks to you I do now.
So glad you enjoyed the video Barbara!
I'm new to embroidery and was researching different videos to learn the skill but your video is by far the best for learning the Database Transfer Software. I actually walked thru the database and practiced while the video was being demonstrated. I love shortcuts and thanks for adding the shortcut notes. THANK YOU !!
You are very welcome Kim! I have lots of embroidery videos on my UA-cam channel Sew Along With Jan, so subscribe and sew along with me!
Thank you so much for your informative video. I found you accidentally, but by the end of your video had transferred a file to my Meridian and stitched it out. So, so thankful.
Glad I could help Sandie! Design Database Transfer is awesome!
Thank you so much for this detailed video! I just got a Stellaire and am learning my way around!
Glad you enjoyed the video Mary Ann! Have fun with your new machine
Thank you so very much for your detailed and easy follow along . I have a new machine and viewed it a few times.
You are welcome Sheila! Enjoy your new machine
Thank you Jan - this was very helpful.
You are welcome
This information has helped me tremendously. Thank you!
You are very welcome!
I really like this video . I learned so much about this software! Helped me a lot and I will be using this program. Thank you so much!!!!
So glad you enjoyed the video! I use Design Database Transfer all the time now.
I have the Baby Lock Aurora…will it work?
Yes it will Donna! You will need to use the Baby Lock version of Design Database Transfer. They are working on their website right now, so I could not locate the software at this time. Give them a couple weeks and see if it reappears.
Can you print templates from BDT as I try printing and everything prints the same size regardless of my settings and do I need to use another embroidery software with this?
Design Database transfer will print a catalog of designs, but doesn't print full size templates for placement. You can download the free Dime Embroidery Tool Shed to do that at inspiredbydime.com
Thank you, great video. I have learnt a lot of things did not know. Thank you for taking the time to do this. X
Glad you enjoyed the video, Jean! Design Database Transfer is a really cool program
@@sewalongwithjan Thank you Jan xx
I just purchased the BL Flare and am understanding the use of Design Database Transfer. Thank you so much for your detailed explanations! I have a question about Apple IPad…..may I download purchased designs and transfer via USB? Does this bypass DDT and only put them in my machine? Or can I transfer when completed into a file on my PC? Thanks so much! Sherry T
Design Database Transfer is a Windows program. I'm sorry, but I don't know much about Ipads. Most tablets don't have USB ports, so I would use my computer to transfer via USB.
I shd have checked my text-- Not ipad but wirelessly-- can i add fonts to the font program in the machine
@@alifeinstitches7063 You can always put PES designs on a USB stick and move them to your machine that way. You do not have to use Design Database Transfer. You can purchase PES fonts, but they will be individual designs you can bring into your machine.
Hi, confused about pe designs 11. I have a pr1055x. Having trouble with changing colors. New to you😊
Hi Kris! I usually change the colors right in the PR1055X instead of in software. Here are a couple of videos on how to do that. ua-cam.com/play/PL_202AP_6OhW8R1nFPUPKsJZ7zqAsIA78.html
@@sewalongwithjan Thank you 😊
@@KrisVanCleaf-yg7eb You're welcome!
Jan it’s me again. I watched this about 5 times haha because I am having such a hard time learning this program. I get stuck at the 53.55 point of your video because whenever I try to save something it goes into my machine memory where it only lets me save about 9 designs then I need to delete some if I want to add designs. I see at the 53.55 point you say let’s see where the designs go and you tell us to tap on the Wi-Fi icon and the designs appear there….for you lol not me. When I tap that icon all I get is info about my machine being connected to Wi-Fi. What am I doing wrong? I just can’t seem to wrap my head around this. I have the babylock flare machine. Thanks
Hi Eileen! Which machine do you have? The machines don't all have the same abilities when it comes to saving. Some of the icons are a little different since they have introduced Artspira (if you have Brother)
Thank you. Just got a Flare.
Awesome! Enjoy your new machine!
How do I transfer patterns I have bought from Embrodiery
design to the data base
Hi Judy! You have to put your designs on your computer or on a USB plugged into your computer and navigate in the left pane to that folder first and then transfer as I show in the video. Download your designs and save them on your computer after you purchase them.
Where are the ‘notes’ you often refer to? Thanks! This is a great video!
Hello! I wrote a set of notes for the full version of Design Database which is in the Palette or PE Design software. I used those notes when I did this class so I could keep on track and not miss anything that this free version does. The version in the Palette or PE Design software does a few things that the free version doesn't, but most of the functions are actually available. Here is the link to those notes: www.dropbox.com/s/q6emy2ojhggzew7/PE%20Design%20Design%20Data%20Base%20December%203%2C%202019.pdf?dl=0
Enjoy!
@@sewalongwithjan Just what I needed! I so appreciate your sending to me!
Hi Jan, I purchased a Flare in December and can not connect to my Centrylink internet. I have no clue what is wrong! I don't understand what a WPA is
Hi Sandra! Go to the settings on the machine or click the little wireless symbol on the main screen. Turn on the wireless function and click on the setup wizard tab. It will walk you through setting your machine up on your wireless. Have the code ready to access your router.
You mentioned a printed handout, where can I find that handout. Thank you, your video was very informative and extremely helpful.
Hi Brenda! Yes, I have a handout for the full PE Design Design Database which is very similar to Design Database Transfer. You will be able to do most of the things in this handout, but a couple of things are only available in the full version. Here is the link to the handout on DropBox. Enjoy! www.dropbox.com/sh/t39dfyv7kpdkgi6/AABCzH3JKSSmdZmNGF97SKDEa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR2Q1oeWTYqOWp3P04zpq_TTLXkbc9AwfNvdIZaVUjQJYQdS2KcNU3UKBLY&preview=PE+Design+Design+Data+Base+December+3%2C+2019.pdf
@@sewalongwithjan thank you got it loved the video
@@brendajackson9634 Awesome! Enjoy
Hi, brand new embroidery machinist here - watching this video of Design Database Transfer -- You mention printing notes ? Where do I find the notes to print off please ?
Hi! Here is the link to the Design Database notes. These are for the full version from PE Design, but most everything works with Design Database Transfer: www.dropbox.com/sh/t39dfyv7kpdkgi6/AABCzH3JKSSmdZmNGF97SKDEa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3dWr7qBokQHQesar5aWca46jKAkOCTzw_zdVbasQmOyCp1Xor2Etq5rvA&preview=PE+Design+Design+Data+Base+December+3%2C+2019.pdf
@@sewalongwithjan Very much appreciated. Thank you
@@AliceMarbles You're welcome
Very thorough video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great day
Help again Jan please! I successfully put a purchased design into my Flare watching your video and following step by step. I have another purchased file that I want to add to design database so I can put it into my machine. My problem is, I can’t scroll down on the screen I’m order to go to the left side and choose my machine to add the design into. I had the same screen as you before but now it is at the bottom of the page on the main screen so I can’t send it
Hi Eileen! Did you close the writing screen by accident? There are little arrows on the bottom right to open it up again.
Thank you 😊
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video.
can I use Brother Design Database Transfer with my MacBook? I installed Windows, but it won't work?
Design Database Transfer only runs on Windows. I know you can run Windows on a Mac.
Very informative, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
What a great video. Where can I find your notes that have more information on this program? Can you send me the link? Thank you.
Hi Dianne! I wrote some notes some years ago about the PE Design 11 Design Database (which is the full software you purchase), but did not rewrite them for Design Database Transfer. The two programs are very similar, but the free version is missing a few things (like it does not convert formats or write cards or USB's) I was following these notes as I made this video so I could keep my thoughts together. You are welcome to the notes, as I have taught this class many times. Just remember when you go through the notes, that there are a few differences and I do not have the wireless setup in them. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Here is the DropBox link to the notes: www.dropbox.com/s/q6emy2ojhggzew7/PE%20Design%20Design%20Data%20Base%20December%203%2C%202019.pdf?dl=0
Great video! You taught me a lot today, and I Thank you very much! Your a great teacher. Can you teach how to appliqué or do you have a video show how to do that already.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes I've taught a few classes on applique. Are you wanting to create your own applique designs or learn to sew out designs you purchase?
@@sewalongwithjan I’m new to the embroidery world. I just bought my first machine. It’s a NQ 1700e. I also bought a Brothers cut and scan. I was hoping to download a design and then cut the appliqués out with the cut and scan. Then finish on my embroidering marching. Thank you
@@teresaschacherbauer4137 if you visit my UA-cam channel Sew Along With Jan, I have several videos on cutting fabric in the Scan n Cut and how to make your cut files from your embroidery files in your machine. Playlist is Brother Scan n Cut.
@@sewalongwithjan okay, Thank you
Can you remove the other formats you don't use?
Yes. Select the formats you don't want and delete. I only keep PES files
Wow it took me 3 days to get this but I finally did! So proud of this old gramma lol. When I couldn’t find the pics of the designs it was because I was on the details icon haha and I didn’t even know it! This was extra difficult for me because I had to go buy a cheapie pc windows as I have a Mac and design database is not compatible. So on top of learning my machine I had to learn the new pc.
I have a question about updating. My machine is a few days old but already needs an update. I will use a flash drive for it but the directions say to use a FORMATTED flash drive😭. What is a formatted flash drive? I bought a brand new one that had never been used. Thank you for this detailed video it has helped me so much you will never know how thankful I am!
Good for you! Sometimes you just have to keep plugging away to get things to work correctly. You can format the USB in your new PC computer by going to This PC and right clicking on the USB icon there. When the menu opens up, one of the choices will be format. Left click on that and it will format for you Use a USB that is about 4-8GB for updates. These machines are a little touchy about the USB used for updates, so don't go too big with them. Here is a link to the page where there is a USB compatibility list that you can download. I think you said you had either a Brother NQ1700e or a Baby Lock Flare. support.brother.com/g/b/manualtop.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=hf_inovnq1700eeus
@@sewalongwithjan I have the Babylock flare. I clicked the link you gave me and these are brother flash drives. Will any of these work for Babylock? Thanks for your help!
@@eileenmuccillo8047 yes it will work, but there is the list on the Baby Lock site also under manuals:: babylock.com/machines/single-needle-embroidery/flare
How can I bring in a photo I have.
Design Database Transfer only reads embroidery files, no picture files.
I can transfer the ones in the library but can’t pull up others.
Hi Anna! I'm so sorry I haven't answered this question. UA-cam didn't send me a notification and I just saw this. Did you use the navigation pane on the left side and open the little + signs? That will open different folders for you
I have a file in my downloads and when I click on it, it will not come into software.
The file needs to be extracted or unzipped to show up in the software
This is fine but nobody addresses what to do when the "add" button is pressed and no machine shows up, after hitting refresh still no. It worked fine before one machine update. My machine is 1 month old!
Hi Cheryl! So sorry I haven't answered your question, it didn't come through to me from UA-cam. What machine do you have? Also is the Transfer software and the machine on the same network and the machine "awake" ready to embroider?
I just get this message on my PR1055X "waiting to receive embroidery data from PC". I am hooked up wireless. I can not get our of the screen to do anything else.
Hi Wayne! Is the machine awake and ready to embroider? Also check that your machine and software are up to date. I've also had to preform the connection process over after an update.
@@sewalongwithjan I finally got the message cleared. Thank you for responding. Now afraid to try again.
If anyone gets that message, they might check and make sure the link machines are turned off .
I like this program. I can also use it with my nq3700d.
Where can I find your notes to download
Hi Barbara! Here is the link to the Design Database Notes I did for the full version in Palette or PE Design. Design Database Transfer can do most of the same things, but can't convert formats. I talked a little about that in this video: www.dropbox.com/sh/t39dfyv7kpdkgi6/AABCzH3JKSSmdZmNGF97SKDEa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3dWr7qBokQHQesar5aWca46jKAkOCTzw_zdVbasQmOyCp1Xor2Etq5rvA&preview=PE+Design+Design+Data+Base+December+3%2C+2019.pdf
It’s been extracted and still won’t pull into this software.
Are you navigating to the right folder in the left hand pane?
I was able to get one of my downloads files, but it did not recognize my d drive that I put a stick in.
@@annameadows3895 If you plugged in the USB after opening the software, you often need to restart Design Database transfer before the USB shows up.
I give up . I put a stick in my computer and it doesn’t even recognize that drive.
How big is the design? Is it in PES format? Which machine do you have? Usually when it doesn't show up in the machine, the design is too large or in the wrong format
I have a Venture. All of the files on thatstick are pes
@@annameadows3895 I ran into a similar problem this weekend. My design would fit in my PR1055X (Brother version of your machine), would transfer, but not show up on the machine. It needed to be rotated to horizontal before transfer and it was fine. The home machine hoops are vertical, so I fun into this occasionally depending on the direction.