Powerful customizing and digitizing features open up unlimited possibilities. Combine designs and reshape them as you please Reshape objects: objects can be reshaped to create new shapes. Select, edit, and resize individual objects.  Resize designs with a click of the mouse. The program will automatically update all stitch counts to maintain textures and stitching density Rotate, mirror and skew designs for limitless variations.

You can even set the point from which to rotate an object
Arrange objects
Align Objects – right, left, center, top, bottom, vertical center, and horizontal center
Slow Redraw: slow and fast redraw of the entire design on screen.
New Hoops: new hoops including the multiple position hoops, plus several hoops rotated on screen for easier viewing with rotated designs.
Add and manipulate lettering in a wide variety of ways with 42 different alphabets, including specialty alphabets such as: 2-3-letter Diamond Monogram, Floral (Secret Garden), Cross-stitch. Each Alphabet can produce many “Fonts” by varying Italics & Width.
Shows a pictorial LIST of Alphabets such as a: two color “Border” alphabet, “Varsity” appliquй alphabet, 2 Russian alphabets and Hiragana & Katakana Japanese alphabets
Select character for alphabets: This is a great new feature that allows you to “see-n-select” on screen all the characters and symbols included in each
alphabet style. It is also great for foreign languages/symbols.
Create monograms
Create special effects with Elastic Lettering (arching, pennants, bridging, etc.). You can also skew lettering and manipulate it on any shape baseline from a
choice of 6 baselines
New multiple baselines: automatically arch clockwise, counter clockwise and straight in the middle baselines can be all done at
one time.
Automatic and Manual kerning (letter spacing) allow you to add lettering in just the right way, including “Closest Join Script Alphabets” to prevent the
need to eliminate thread clips between letters
change the color of individual letters within a word
Digitize your computer’s TrueType fonts as embroidery alphabets
Fancy Fill Patterns, satin, special satin or a step fill can be used in Lettering
Use Bernina’s exclusive MAGIC WAND to digitize automatically… quickly and easily with smoother curves and a choice of reshape points. You can even create
objects with holes with our MAGIC WAND.
Use the freehand digitizing tools to create any shape (open and closed curves, circles/ovals, rectangles).
Create perfect outlines quickly and easily and change the size and spacing of the pre-installed Outline Pattern Stitches or create your own Outline Pattern Stitches
Auto-Appliquй: Digitize the complete object only once and the auto-appliquй tool will create the Placement line, Tackdown, and Cover stitch all at one time.
Work with real thread colors: assign real thread colors from 26 thread charts to your design. You can also assign colors from thread charts from several brands
of machines and edit the appearance of the colors on screen with the new and easier “thread chart” dialog box. You can create your own thread charts and search by color number or thread name in the many thread charts available for quick access to specific threads.
By using Color Film, you can view and manipulate color layers:
select layers
resequence layers
Cut/Copy/Paste/Duplicate/Delete color layers
merge layers
group/ungroup color layers
edit colors
Bernina’s exclusive high resolution ARTISTIC VIEW allows you to preview your design. Combined with real thread colors, it provides a true preview of your design
Bernina’s exclusive Artistic View allows you to preview your design “in real stitches”. You can see the thread as well as the different textures created by the different fill patterns. This “true-to-life” preview mode allows you to proof y our design without having to sew out a test run. You can even view it on a Fabric Background using the pre-installed fabrics, create your own background fabric or scan the fabric you intend to use. A big time saver (not to mention a big thr ead saver!).
Polygon Select of Objects: This is a type of “any-shape” selecting tool. It will allow you to select objects that cannot be completely contained within a box, as in v2.
Group and ungroup objects for easier manipulation, plus a new “on-screen icon”
Control overlay and underlay stitching, including a zigzag underlay stitch with the ability to change the stitch length for greater stability
Stitch types: Change stitch types of the current designs for a unique look.
Make stitch configuration changes to multiple objects at once
Image Cleanup – reduce noise or “dirty” background
Sharpen image edges appearance
Includes information in the “open preview” dialog box giving design size, color, stitches, etc.
Multi-level undo gives you more flexibility in the creative process
Re-sequencing features for more accurate and faster processing
Automatic Tie-in/off Stitches. Automatically chooses the correct type and automatically inserts where needed.
Work with multiple designs (files) at once. In artista Designer, you can copy elements from various designs and recombine into new designs
Work with any TWAIN scanner right from within artista Designer. You can also load graphics (pictures) in a variety of formats (GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PCX, BMP)
directly into Designer for digitizing.
Print your design in both normal and artistic view and you will have a useful record of what the design looks like.
Print on transparency sheets for a handy positioning template.
Information tab under File Menu includes detailed design information and personal notes that will print out with design
Fit to Page option for one page printing of large designs
Landscape or Portrait option from within print preview
Selected Thread Brand included on design printout page
High Resolution Artistic View
This 32 bit Windows95/98 software makes efficient use of system resources and takes advantage of the Operating System

Unsurpassed ease of use makes it all possible… in less time
The streamlined interface allows you to complete most tasks with simple mouse clicks. There are three areas or “modes” in which to work: Picture (where images
are brought into the program), Design (where most of the work is done) and Artistic view (where the design is previewed).
Pre-programmed, ready to sew, sampler files are included for the new stitch types, fancy fills, and alphabets
New Design Folders:
New sample designs & Reference folders including:
Over 220 ready-to-stitch designs and samples
Over 50 bitmap images ready to use.
The customizable grid and hoop displays make it possible to work on screen just as with fabric in the hoop and includes 28 additional Hoops/Views to facilitate
making designs for a variety of formats/machines
Multiple zooming options allow you to look at your work in the way that suits you the best
Layout tools are available on screen.
Rotate Buttons on the toolbar– one click to rotate selected design or objects clockwise or counterclockwise 45-degree increments
Scale Button – one click to scale selected design or objects up or down in 20% increments
Object Properties Button – one click to bring up object properties box for quick change of settings
Design Height & Width on Status line – continuously updated
Show/Hide Picture Button (Designer) for quick viewing of stitches with or without the artwork in the background.
You can calibrate your display so that what you see on screen reflects exactly what will stitch out on fabric.
Display Designs with Fabric Background – use the pre-installed or create your own.
Full drag-and-drop functionality makes it a cinch to lay out a design
Snap to Grid Feature – great for creating your own cross-stitch patterns
Insert or digitize objects any place within the design
Electronic On-line User’s Guide for quick and easy search and checking instructions right on the computer while you work. The extensive on-line help provides step-by-step instructions for each task the program can accomplish with shortcut keys for faster editing
Help Menu:
Connect to the Bernina Home Page to register online.
Connect to Embroidery Online for quick ordering of designs.
View the complete manual through the software
Easy access code order form
Fabric Settings: Automatically Adjust Designs to suit different fabrics
User Choice to Open Designs With or Without Stitch Processing for choice of stitch editing or outline editing that will be retained.

Add sophisticated touches to your designs
Use a variety of stitch types to create stunning designs, including:
outline stitches: straight stitch, triple straight stitch, satin stitch and pattern stitches. Pattern stitches are digitized versions of popular hand worked or
sewing machine stitches such as entredeux, feather, cross stitch, hearts, floral to name a few. Also includes a variety of crazy quilt stitches such as the
blanket stitch (with variable width, centered or offset positions which makes it a great appliquй option).
Change Size and Spacing of over 175 pre-installed Outline Pattern Stitches
Create Your Own Outline Pattern Stitches. You can also change the size and spacing of self-created Outline Pattern Stitches
Multiple Folders for Pattern Outlines: Organize your newly created Pattern Outlines in one of the Folder Categories included in the software.
fill patterns: there are 170 built-in fill types (20 step fill patterns and 150 Fancy Fill patterns).
Get a visual preview of stitch values in Dialog Boxes
Use Fancy Fills in Digitizing or Lettering
Vary Stitch Angles & Density Independently for many more variations
Some Fancy Fills have mixed Fancy / Step fill effects
Visual Preview of Stitch values in Dialog Boxes
Rotation of Fancy Fills: Rotate the fancy fills within the object.
Vary the angle of stitching (even within a single object) to add texture and dimension to your embroidery
Double Run Outline: Create a single line, then just click on the double run tool to create perfect outlines without jumps.
Special Satin Stitch Features such as Self-Scaling “Special Satin” Stitch to prevent loose and pulled threads when stitches would become too long in large areas.
Also Outline Satin stitch “Centered” or “Offset” from the originally digitized reference line for choice of placement. Great to use with cover stitch, blanket stitch,
and appliquйs
Texture Edge Fill type – adjust sides, right side, or left side. Adjust the “texture” and the “range” of the sides
Special Automatic Stitching in Sharp Corners of Outline Satin stitch to prevent bunching of threads in corners
Link to 3rd party paint programs: (MS Paint or Paint Shop Pro) to edit picture images used in Magic Wand, Cross-stitch, Auto-Digitizing, PhotoSnap (optional
add-in), or Cross-Stitch (optional add-in).

Cross Stitch Program Create your own cross-stitch designs; use purchased cross-stitch graphs, scanned images, or copyright-free artwork. Create designs stitch by stitch, in groups, or allow the artista software to completely create the cross-stit ch for you. You can even create color Photographs! This is an add-on option for the Editor, Auto-Designer and Designer level software. It is already included in the Designer Plus level. This is not stand-alone software.

Name That Person On The Fabric – Photosnap available on Designer Plus 3.0: Our Photosnap allows you to stitch out photographs of your loved ones. Imagine a family album quilt… or a wall hanging with your family photos. With Photosnap, you can creat e family heirlooms that will be treasured for a long time… with just a few clicks of a mouse.

Experience successful embroidery from the word GO!
You can get started in very little time with the simple Windows95/98/ME/2000 interface
The program comes with a set of over 220 designs, including borders
The user-friendly manual (it’s written in English, not computerese) also serves as a tutorial

Extensive embroidery format compatibility

Both Editor and Designer read multiple file formats so you will be able to use designs from multiple sources.

In addition to its own ART format, the artista Designer Plus embroidery
software will READ the following formats:
Including ART Version 2.0 and 1.0 formats
Brother/BabyLock/Deco (PEC, PES version 1 and 2)
Viking HUS
Pfaff (PCS, PCD and PCQ)
Janome SEW
POEM/Huskygram/Singer EU
Singer CSD type I, II formats
Tajima (DST)
Melco (EXP)
ARX, SHV, XXX

In addition to its own ART format, the artista Designer Plus embroidery
software will WRITE the following formats:
Including ART Version 2.0 and 1.0 formats
Brother/BabyLock/Deco (PEC, PES version 1 and 2)
Viking HUS
Pfaff (PCS, PCD and PCQ)
Janome SEW
POEM/Huskygram/Singer EU
Singer CSD type I, II formats
XXX

Thread Colors are retained from other formats when opening and saving designs within the artista embroidery software

New in Artista “Portfolio” Cataloging System:
Set user preferences
Manage your designs with a Pictorial Catalogue of .ART Designs and
Detail listing of all supported formats.
View design list by picture or with a detailed listing
Open, Print, Convert, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete, Move, Rename
Convert Multiple Files at a time
Sort Designs by Date, Name, Type, Size
Download Designs
View picture icons of all formats
Print designs catalog style
Write directly to the artista machine and reader/writer card box
Improved and faster file conversions
Show Design details summary

You can transfer designs between your PC (Editor or Designer) and the artista Embroidery System in both directions:
read designs from a design card into the software
download designs from the PC to an embroidery card
load a design into artista’s memory for immediate embroidery. If you are ever caught without a “blank” card on hand, you are never stuck.
Read/write to Magic Box: the software will link directly to the Magic Box

Computer Requirements for version 3.0 of the BERNINA artista Embroidery PC Software

The following are required to run either Editor or Designer on your computer:
PC or compatible with a Pentium 166MHz or higher microprocessor
Windows® 95 / 98 / NT4.0 / ME / 2000
64 MB RAM (96 MB recommended)
250 MB Hard disk space for installation; more space required to store designs
SVGA monitor, High Color (16 bit) required for Artistic View
Windows compatible mouse
Available serial port (to connect to artista or the optional card reader/writer)
Available parallel port (for security device connection)
CD-ROM Drive or equivalent

Levels

Artista Editor

If you’re just getting started, but want a powerful system you can grow into, then artista’s Editor v3.0 is for you. This software allows you to take existing embroidery designs and create your own unique embellishments. You can edit, reshape and combine designs from embroidery cards, designs on the internet, stock designs and designs from OESD’s embroideryonline.com website. Then, with Editor’s new powerful features, you’ll be creating your own embroidery in less time than you might imagine.

Artista Auto-Designer

Imagine your own unique embroidery designs, stitched out beautifully. With Auto-Designer software, it’s simple. This easy-to-learn program contains all of the features of Editor software, plus auto-digitizing capabilities. You’ll be able to create designs from your very own artwork, combine them with existing ones, import files, scan pictures and more.

Artista Designer

The artista’s Designer software comes with all of the features of Editor and Auto-Designer, plus has manual digitizing and advanced editing tools for even more options when customizing designs. With Designer, you can free-hand digitize directly to screen, digitize scanned or copyright-free artwork. There are so many fun features. It’s a whole new level of creative embroidery.

Artista Designer-Plus

For those who want full editing and designing capabilities, Designer Plus offers the complete software program. It comes with all of the features of Editor, Auto-Designer, and Designer, plus PhotoSnap and Cross-Stitch programs. It’s the ultimate embroidery tool

Features

General

Windows 95/98/ME/2000 compatible
Create new design
Scale designs with Stitch Processing
Undo / redo commands
Zoom in / out
Change background color
Scan new fabrics
Measure on-screen distance
Display grid
Display hoop – 28 different hoops/views -multiple hoops
Show design needle points
Print designs
Save design
Online Help files
Online Manual
Access Codes Order Form online
Links to Bernina homepages and Embroidery online sites
Reference folders – ready to stitch samples

Design Stitching/Formats

Download designs to machine/card
Download designs via Bernina reader/writer box
Download designs via Magic Box
Read designs from machine card
Read designs from Magic Box cards
Download designs via Portfolio
Manage design card
Change fabric setting
Read formats: ART, ARX, PES, PEC, HUS, SHV, PCS, PCD, PCQ, CSD, SEW, XXX, EXP, DST
Write Formats: ART, PES, PEC, HUS, PCS, PCD, PCQ, CSD, SEW, XXX

Lettering and Monograms

42 alphabets included in software
Add lettering to designs
Edit lettering
Create monogram
Convert TrueType Fonts
Change lettering angle of True Type Fonts
Change letter height and width
Change lettering angle (italic)
Adjust letter spacing
6 baselines for lettering
4 lettering justification positions
Make lettering bold
Reshape baselines
Move letters along baseline
Reshape individual letters
Create lettering with Elastic lettering
Recolor individual letters
Apply fancy fills and special satin fill to lettering objects
Select characters by icons on screen

Thread Colors and Color Film

Set up design thread colors
26 Thread charts included
Add thread personal charts
Mix new thread colors
Edit appearance of colors on screen
View by color
View color layers by Color Film
Select color layers by Color Film
Resequence color layers by Color Film
Cut/Copy/Paste/Duplicate/Delete Color Film layers
Group / ungroup color layers by Color Film

Editing- Design/object/stitch

Resize designs – ART format
Resize designs – other formats
Combine designs
Group and Ungroup designs icon on screen
Select objects/designs/stitches
Select objects with Polygon Select
Move objects/designs/stitches
Delete objects/designs/stitches
Insert objects/designs/stitches
Scale objects/designs
Rotate and skew objects/designs
Mirror objects/designs
Cut, copy, paste objects/designs
Travel through design
Change properties of existing objects
Change outline stitch values
Change fill stitch values
Change stitch angles for fill stitches on screen
Define stitch angles for fill stitches
Apply textured edges
Apply automatic underlay
Apply pull compensation
Preserve long stitches (Auto Jump)

Advanced Editing

Resequence objects by color
Resequence objects to start/end
Apply multiple stitch angles to objects
Remove and replace overlays
Edit colors with Color Film
Arrange objects
Align objects
Redraw designs slow – fast
Reshape objects
Change stitch angles with Reshape tool
Reshape circle and oval objects
Reshape pattern outlines
Create templates
Modify templates
Change stitch types or objects
Rotate fancy fill patterns within objects

Picture/Images

Load image files formats:
TIF, JPG, BMP, GIF, PCX, WMF, EMF
Scan artwork
Link to 3rd Party Imaging Software
Dim pictures
Save picture formats: TIF, JPG, BMP, GIF, PCX
Hide pictures
Delete pictures from screen
Rescale pictures
Color Reduction
Image Cleanup – reduce noise
Sharpen edges appearance
Edit pictures using a linked paint program
Save designs with images
Print artwork images

Design Creation – Digitizing

Digitize with Magic Wand
Create objects with holes with Magic Wand
Auto Digitizer – automatically digitizes prepared artwork
5 Outline stitch types – single, satin, triple, pattern, blanket
Create Double Run
Fill shapes – satin, step, fancy fills, special satin
20 Step Fill Patterns
150 Fancy Fill Patterns
165 Pattern Outlines in multiple folders
Create Texture edges: side 1,2 or both
Create open shapes – manually
Create closed shapes – manually
Create circles and ovals – manually
Create rectangles and squares – manually
Create shapes automatically
Create appliqué designs manually
Digitize using Auto Appliqué

Portfolio – Design Management

Set user preferences
Navigate to designs
View all design formats as thumbnails
View all design formats as thumbnails and summary
View all design formats as details lists
Rename, delete designs
Rename, add and delete folders
Select multiple designs in Portfolio
Select file types displayed
Sort (arrange) files
Sort by multiple types
Convert design files
Download multiple designs directly to Bernina reader/write box
Download multiple designs directly to Bernina machine
Cut, copy, paste, and delete designs
Print worksheets
Print catalogs of designs
Publish catalogs for browser viewing
Export catalogs of designs

Cross Stitch

10 different cross stitches as fill
11 different cross stitches as outline
Change grid settings
Change hoops
Set Thread Colors
Set Fabric Count
Set Thread Count – 2,4,6 threads
Change Fabric Display – background
Center Design
View by Colors
4 Zoom tools for unlimited viewing
Redraw design
View on-screen by crosses or solid colors
Load Picture images in formats: .TIF, .GIF, .JPG, .PCX, .BMP
Scan images
Resize picture images in picture mode
Save picture images in formats: .TIF, .GIF, .JPG, .PCX, .BMP
Show or hide pictures
Select stitch color / fabric type/thread count
Select object, Auto Select, Polygon Select
Create individual cross stitches
Erase individual cross stitches
Create colored areas with Magic Wand
Add single cross-stitch
Create rectangles/circles
Create freehand shapes – open or closed objects
Create borders
Create automatic TTF cross stitch letters
Rotate / mirror / move cross stitches
Change block colors
Change stitch type of blocks
Cut, Copy, Paste, Duplicate, Insert crosses Redo & Undo
View Design Properties
Open design formats: ARX, PES, PEC, HUS, PCS, PCD, PCQ, CSD, SEW, XXX, EXP
Save cross stitch designs in formats: ARX, PES, PEC, HUS, PCS, PCD, PCQ, CSD, SEW, XXX, EXP

PhotoSnap

Create embroidery designs from grayscale images
Adjust settings/density/size
Link to 3rd party imaging software to fine tune images

Interface