I have downloaded Willcom software in order to treat design gifts as recommended but I cannot learn how to change formats on designs or how to adjust the size in Wilcom can someone give me instructions? thanks Betty

I had another thought. What format are you converting from? If its the newest pes version 9 then you might need the Bernina conversion software. I'm pretty sure they have the most up to date pes.

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by bettyha 06 Apr 2012

I'm not using version 9..and want to change pes to pcs or vip. I shall keep trying and will also get pulse ambassador and try it too.. As you all must know, I have not had much experience at d/ling and getting to work..Appreciate all of u so much ...

by momhome 18 Apr 2012

I too need PCS or VIP. I use Wilcom to change to PCS but not VIP. Wilcom also does not recognize VIP at all. These two sites were recommended to me for recognizing VIP.

by momhome 18 Apr 2012

EOS Version 3 by Compucon, which is also free, will recognize VIP format.
1 links:[1] http://www.compuconusa.com/suppor...
and Bernina Artlink 6-free software

by momhome 18 Apr 2012

Sorry, I don't know how to post the links so you can just click on them. However, you can copy and paste the links. Goodluck.

If you recently downloaded it you may have a version that won't save in any home formats. If that is the case you can try the 'Pulse Ambassador' online conversion program. It is also a very good program. I am including the link below.

Marcel

Thank you sew much for this question, Betty, since I also have trouble with the same thing. Hope your problems are sorted out now. Sewmom knows her stuff. Thanks a lot to her as well.******

Let's help bettyha out. Please use the Reply for long answers instead of Comment.

Hi Betty, most programs are similar to Windows Explorer when it comes to file Open, Save, Copy, Move, SelectALL. When it comes to resizing in Wilcom; I select the item (scroll mouse over icon bar pause over each icon SelectAll is towards the right. You will see solid square anchors on the corners of the image area. Click Hold and Drag to the size desired (more than 20% and often much less is recommended) when you release the mouse the image is sized. Then do a save as, select your format type and location. If you are doing pes you need to select hoop size! Done! Good Luck!

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by cfidl 03 Apr 2012

One thing I neglected is after you resize there is a function under the EMBoidery Menu item called small stitches. This will remove stitches, however it is by size only... you can not choose. This can cause distortion in a design. I have had decent success when not reducing more than 15%. I have also reduced 30%, but you worry a little stitching it out! Live Laugh Download Stitch! christine
Learn by redrawing the design - slow down the speed! It is fun to watch!

by sewmom 03 Apr 2012

Whoops you got cut off too. Try using Reply instead of Comment

I have not resized in Wilcom so I won't attempt to tell you how. I do convert designs. We may have different versions/years of Wilcom but it should be similar.

Go to the File pull down menu at the top left and click Open.
A box will open. go to the pull down menu in that box and click All Files( this will ensure that you will see the design you are looking for.
Search for the design in the folder that it is in or where ever you have it stored. (Zip files need to be unzipped before doing this). Once you have clicked the file open you can click on the design. 1 click will show a picture, 2 clicks will open the design in the software. You will get a message that you are limited to what you can do.
Now go back to the top left File menu and click Save As. A box will open and go to Save as Type pull down menu and pick the format you need. It will save where ever the design was originally unless you change the folder choice.

I hope that's clear enough. Good luck

Always make a copy of the design before you try to change it just in case you mess up, then you can start over if you need to. Play around with the software and try resizing too.

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by bettyha 03 Apr 2012

Hi sewmom...thank you for this info...am tring to get it as you described which seems very logaical but when I ipen the file where I have the design stored I sm not getting apic even tho the file is opened...for some reason I keep getting flipped back to
start" icon on desktop..I sm just not doing something right,,let me keep tr
hing and know that I appreciate you very much...Incidentally the top of the Wilcom file indicates a tjima format which none of my designs are..could that be the problem>

by sewmom 03 Apr 2012

whoops, Comments get cut off after a few characters, maybe 144? I don't know. Try explaining again in a Reply so you don't get cut off.

by susiesembroidery 03 Apr 2012

Thank you very much, Sewmom. I am also going to try your method and hope to succeed. ****