In this video, we show how to call in a design from a floppy disk into the embroidery machine. We insert the floppy disk into the control panel, close the door, then go to the embroidery call button. From there, we scroll past the option for designs already stored in machine memory and choose FDD call, which stands for floppy disk drive, then press the set button.
Once the machine reads the disk and displays the file names, we use the up and down controls to select the correct design and press set again. The machine then looks for an empty memory location, or "room," where the design can be stored. Since the machine can hold up to 99 designs, it automatically defaults to the earliest available room, so unless we want a specific location, we simply press set to accept that default and begin loading the design into memory.
After the design is loaded, the machine returns to the file list, allowing us to choose another file if needed. If the correct design has been brought in, we press the previous button to back up. At that point, the machine gives access to settings such as basic settings and needle settings.
Within basic settings, the key items discussed are X and Y scale, angle, and X and Y satin. X and Y scale controls design size, but because the machine is reading DST files and does not change stitch count when resizing, we avoid scaling designs up or down by more than about 10 to 15 percent. We also keep X and Y values the same to preserve the design's aspect ratio. Angle changes the design orientation, and X and Y satin adjusts pull compensation by widening satin stitch columns, which can help small lettering sew more clearly or assist with certain registration issues.
After calling the design into memory, be ready to run it cleanly with fresh embroidery needles.