Creative Series Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install my software?

Insert the fancyworks or monogramsp installation CD into the CD drive and follow the on screen instructions. If the installation does not start automatically:

• Click on start
• Click on run
• Click on browse
• Select your CD rom drive
• Select fancyworks.exe or monogramsp.exe

And follow the on screen instructions from here.

Is there a manual with my new software?

Yes, the FancyWorks or MonogramSP manual is included on your Software CD in .PDF format. To access this manual insert your CD in the CD rom drive when it goes to autorun cancel.

• Go to my computer and double click
• Click on CD Rom drive once to select
• Right click on FancyWorks or MonogramSP CD
• From here you will see the PDF file double click this to launch.

If the PDF file does not launch it is because you do not have Adobe Acrabat reader on your computer.  [Click here for free Acrobat Reader]

How do I save in my machine format?

Using your File menu choosing the save design as option. In the save as type drop down menu you will have several home machine formats to save as: If you created the design you will want to save it in .fws or .msp (for MonogramSP) first when you want to re-open to do any edits you will be able to in the .fws format. Once it is saved as a machine format editing the original is not possible.

You can also click on the save design Icon on the tool bar.

Formats you can save in:

• Brother/Babylock/Bernina (pes)
• Elna Xpressive (.emb)
• Janome New Home (jef, sew)
• Poem/Singer EU (.csd)
• Viking Husqvarna/Pfaff (.hus, vip, pcs)
• Singer PSW (.xxx)
• Tajima (.dst)
• Fancyworks (.fws)

How do I get my embroidery design to my embroidery machine?

Depending on your type of machine, if you are using a floppy or USB jump drive, you would save your design on a floppy or USB jump drive with the appropriate extenstion and insert in your machine, if you are using a card reader you will need a conversion box connected to your computer and save directly to the conversion box. Contact your dealer for further info on a conversion box for your specific machine.

How do I set density for my letters?

Please see your fancyworks studio manual on page 30 or page 16 for monogramsp for lettering density and other important settings.

What is the difference between manual digitizing and auto digitizing?

Manual digitizing is interpreted by the eye and allows for dimension in a design and allows for more creative expression of how the design is embroidered. Auto digitizing is interpreted by the computer as lines and a flat image. Although this is quicker it is not always the best embroidery. Auto digitizing also is best done using vector art. If you are using FancyWorks and want to add auto digitizing to your manual program contact us at 800-872-1555 ext 233

What copyright information should I know?

Please click here for complete information pertaining to copyrights.