Whatis the current version of Generations Automatic Digitizing and Generations Modular systems?
The current version number for Generations Full and Modular system is Version 1.5.2. Generations automatic digitizing and Modular systems; Lettering+, Monograms+, QuickStitch+, FreePunch+ and the add-on packages, Fills+ and Editing+, update on the same cycle. To see what version you are working with open your Generations program and click on the Help and About Generations menu. A window will open displaying the version number currently installed on your computer.
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What images work with Generations?
The formats that
autodigitizing will read are: BMP (Windows Bitmap), WMF (Windows Meta File), JPG (JPEG Bitmap) GIF (CompuServe Bitmap), EMF (Windows Enhanced Meta File), TIF (Tagged Image Format) and PNG (Portable Network Graphic).
Images that are in a different format require a graphics program to convert the image into one of the supported formats.
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How do I get training for my Generations software products?
Your primary contact for Training is your local Generations dealer. In addition, there is a tutorial CD included in your Generations® software system and new lessons are posted regularly on the Generations web site.
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What embroidery machine formats does Generations understand?
Generations programs works with most of the standard home and industrial embroidery machine formats. Supported formats are: EXP, DST, PCS, PES, PEC, HUS, SHV, SEW, JEF, XXX & EMD. If the format for your machine brand is not listed, we recommend the use of the DST format. This format is an industrial standard format and should be supported by most transfer methods used to send designs to home embroidery machines.
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How do I get a design to my embroidery machine or open a design I already have?
Generations reserves the SAVE, SAVE AS and OPEN commands for it’s own native design format. That means that Generations had to provide a different command (IMPORT) for the usual Open function for other home formats such as .pes, .pcs, hus, dst, and so on.
Generations also uses the EXPORT command for the usual Save function for all the Home Formats. These commands can be found in the Generations manual.
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I saved my design but my embroidery machine or software can't read it. What did I do wrong?
Generations designs are saved in the Generations format (.gen) which is great for future editing of your design. However, you must EXPORT the design in your embroidery format for your machine or software to be able to read them. Instructions for exporting can be found in the Generations manual.
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Why does my friend have more letter fonts than I do?
The fonts are not in the Generations program. The Generations program uses TrueType fonts that are already available on your computer. Your friend has more fonts than you do on her computer (not in Generations). You can purchase additional fonts through an office supply store.
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How do I disable hibernate on my computer?
To disable hibernate mode on your computer:
- Click on your start menu and select Control Panel
- Click on the Power Options icon (if you don't have power options, click on Preformance and Maintance first, then you'll see the icon.)
- In the power options window, click on the last tab on the top that is labeled Hibernate.
- If the box that says Enable Hibernate is checked, uncheck the box and click ok.
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