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DIGITIZER 10000
V2.0 Release Notes

These Release Notes summarize the new features and improvements in

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0.

Minimum requirements for DIGITIZER 10000

To install DIGITIZER 10000 software on your computer, it must meet the

following minimum requirements:

Component Minimum Requirement

CPU Pentium II, 166 MHz or higher
Operating System Windows® 98, 2000, NT4 †, ME or XP
Browser MS Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Memory (RAM) 64 MB of RAM minimum (96 MB recommended)
Hard Drive 250 MB hard disk space
Video Display Super VGA, 65,000 colors or higher
Screen Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
CD-ROM Drive 24x or higher
Machine Connection Available serial or USB port for connection to the JANOME
MemoryCraft sewing machine
Printer Connection Available parallel port for connection to parallel port printer
Dongle Connection USB or parallel port for connection to security device
† USB connections are not supported under Windows NT.

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Supported machine models and memory cards

Supported machine models and memory cards

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 supports the following machine models and memory
cards:

Supported machine models

DIGITIZER 10000 supports three sets of machine models:
! MemoryCraft 10001 and MemoryCraft 10000 V3.0 or higher
! MemoryCraft 10000 V2.21
! MemoryCraft 9500 and MemoryCraft 300E
Newer Janome machines can be connected directly to your PC via the Serial or
USB port and cable. See Connecting JANOME MemoryCraft to your PC below for
details.
MemoryCraft 10000 V2.2 or earlier firmware must be upgraded to Version 2.21.
Visit our website at [Link] to download the necessary upgrade.
The MemoryCraft 9500 and MemoryCraft 300E machines do not support direct
connection.

Supported memory cards

DIGITIZER 10000 supports both ATA PC cards and ScanCards. The ATA PC
card is a PCMCIA standard PC memory card that is used for storing designs in JEF
format to be read/written from/to the JANOME MemoryCraft machine. In the
USA and Japan this has been widely used as a replacement for floppy disks. Janome
is the first home sewing machine manufacturer to support universal PC memory
cards in preference to the machine-specific proprietary memory cards previously
used for home embroidery.
DIGITIZER 10000 also supports ScanCards. These cards store designs in stitch
data format. They are primarily used to transfer designs from computer to
older-style embroidery machines.

Installing DIGITIZER 10000

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 is packaged as a full installation CD as well as

self-extracting installation for Internet download and contains:
! All necessary software components to for a complete installation or to update
an existing installation
! All supported language message strings
! All supported language Online Help files
! English-only Instruction Book.
Once installed, the Help About box will show the current version of the software
update.

Note You are advised to install your DIGITIZER 10000 software before doing
anything else. When you have installed the software, attach your security device
(dongle) and check that the software is operating correctly. Only then, attach your
JANOME MemoryCraft machine to your computer. See your JANOME
MemoryCraft manual for details.
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Security device

Warning Professional Windows NT, 2000, or XP users — if you are operating

under one of these operating systems, you need to log on with Administrator level
rights in order to install the software. This does not apply to Windows 98/98SE or
Windows ME.

Online documentation
The electronic copies of the Instruction Book and Release Notes provided with
your DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 software all require Adobe Acrobat Reader for
online viewing and/or printing.

Note DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 does not install Acrobat Reader automatically.

Reading your online documentation

You can access your online documents from the main Help menu — if you have
installed them on the PC. If you have not installed them, you can still select them
from the DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 Installation CD-ROM.

To read the Online Instruction Book and Release Notes

1 Open DIGITIZER 10000, then select Help from the main menu bar.
2 Select the document you want from the dropdown list.

Note If the document does not open, you may need to install Adobe Acrobat
Reader.

Security device

DIGITIZER 10000 is controlled by a security device attached to the computer and

security access codes entered in the software. Each security device has a unique
serial number and identity code so your system can be uniquely recognized.

new USB Port old Parallel

Dongle Port Dongle

New purchases of DIGITIZER 10000 are shipped with the new DIGITIZER
10000 USB security dongle. The security device plugs into a USB port on your
computer. If your computer does not have a USB port, you will need to return the
envelope unopened to your local Janome dealer to exchange the packaged USB
dongle for a parallel port dongle. If you are not sure where the ports are on your
computer, check the computer manual.

Note USB connections are not supported under Windows NT.

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Security codes

Warning If the security device is removed or loses connection while you are
working in DIGITIZER 10000, error messages will display. Cancel the messages,
then exit DIGITIZER 10000. You will lose any unsaved changes to your design.
Re-attach the security device to your computer, making sure that it is firmly
secured, then restart DIGITIZER 10000.

Removing previous versions of DIGITIZER 10000

Avoid removing DIGITIZER 10000 by choosing Programs > DIGITIZER
10000 > Uninstall from the Windows Start menu, or by using Add/Remove
Programs from the Windows Control Panel. Both of these methods will remove all
of the files known to DIGITIZER 10000.
Instead we recommend that you let the DIGITIZER 10000 installation procedure
uninstall the previous version as you update your software. This way, the
installation program will merge all of the user-defined settings with the new
settings.

Note If you have removed DIGITIZER 10000 using Programs > DIGITIZER
10000 > Uninstall or Add/Remove Programs, the uninstall process may leave
some files in the DIGITIZER 10000 folder. You need to manually delete the
DIGITIZER 10000 folder and its contents using Windows Explorer. If you do not
do this, and then install a new version of EasyDesign, the Security Device Not
Found dialog is shown and the new software will not work.

Security codes

DIGITIZER 10000 is controlled by a security device attached to the computer and

security access codes entered in the software. When you update your software from
DIGITIZER 2000, you need to enter two new security codes in order to use the
software. You can obtain these from your regional JANOME office who can send
them to you by fax or e-mail. You can enter codes in DIGITIZER 10000 manually,
or import them from a text file. When you open DIGITIZER 10000 after
upgrading you will be advised that the security codes have not been entered.

You can enter the new security codes directly or by importing the codes from
another file.

Ordering access codes

If you are using DIGITIZER 2000 and wish to update to DIGITIZER 10000, you
need to contact your regional JANOME office to obtain new access codes which
will activate the new features.

To order access codes

1 Contact your local JANOME dealer to purchase the update.
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Security codes

2 Give JANOME your current software version and level, serial number and
identity code.

Try this! Use the Access Codes Order Form.

JANOME will send you a new access code usually by e-mail or fax.
If you receive an e-mail, it will contain
! instructions for entering the new access codes
! a text attachment containing the new code.
The name of the attachment is the same as your dongle number, e.g.
[Link]. Copy this text file to the DIGITIZER 10000/ACCESSCODES
folder.
If you receive a fax or letter, it will contain
! instructions for entering the new access codes
! the new access code/s.
3 Enter the new access codes.
See Instruction Book for details.
All new features are activated.

Identifying your security device

When referring to your system in correspondence or by telephone, you need to
quote the serial number and identity code. This information is found in the Security
Device dialog and the Access Codes Order Form.

To identify your security device

1 Select Setup > Security to open the Security Device dialog.

The Serial Number and Identity Code of your security device display at the top of
the dialog.

Entering access codes manually

You can enter security access codes manually to upgrade to new options or
software releases. You will have obtained these from your JANOME dealer.

Try this! You can also enter access codes by importing them from a text file.

To enter access codes manually

1 Select Setup > Security to open the Security Device dialog.
Check your serial numbers. See Instruction Book for details.

2 Enter the access codes in the fields using Tab or Enter to move between them.
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Note Do not type the spaces, they are inserted automatically.

3 Click OK.
A message displays indicating that the access codes were successfully entered.
4 Compare the Identity Code displayed in the Security Device dialog with the
one supplied with the access codes. The two codes must be identical.
5 Click OK.
6 Restart DIGITIZER 10000.

Importing access codes

You can import security access codes from a text file. Text files are usually e-mailed
from JANOME. See Instruction Book for details.

To import access codes

1 Copy the text file into your DIGITIZER 10000\ACCESSCODES folder.
For easy recognition and identification, the file name is the same as the serial
number of your security device which is printed on the label.
2 In DIGITIZER 10000, select Setup > Security.
The Security Device dialog opens.

Click Import
Codes

3 Check that the Serial Number and Identity Code match those on the e-mail
containing the new access codes text file.
4 Click Import Codes.
The Open dialog opens, defaulting to the design folder where you saved the file.

5 Select the text file containing the new access codes and click Open.
The codes are automatically updated.
6 Restart DIGITIZER 10000.

Connecting JANOME MemoryCraft to your PC

To connect supported machines — MemoryCraft 10001 and MemoryCraft 10000

V3.0 or higher — to a PC, you need to use either a USB or a JANOME RS-232C
cable, depending on the Windows operating system you are using. Your JANOME
MemoryCraft should be connected to the COM1 or COM2 port of your
computer. With Windows 98 or 2000 you have the option of connecting your
machine to your PC via a USB port instead of a COM port. However you will need
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to install a USB driver to make it work. With Windows 95 or NT4.0 you do not
have this option.

Note You are advised to install your DIGITIZER 10000 software before doing
anything else. When you have installed the software, attach your security device
(dongle) and check that the software is operating correctly. Only then, attach your
JANOME MemoryCraft machine to your computer. See your JANOME
MemoryCraft manual for details.

Linking your PC by USB cable

If your PC is running Windows 98, 2000, ME, or XP, use the USB cable.

To link your PC by USB cable

1 Turn on your PC and JANOME MemoryCraft sewing machine.
2 Connect the Type A connector to the PC and the Type B connector to the sewing
machine.

USB cable
(12 Mb/s)
Type B Type A
connector connector

Note Do not turn the PC or sewing machine off before setup is complete.
3 Install the USB driver for JANOME MemoryCraft as directed.

Note This setup procedure is only necessary on first usage. The cable can be
disconnected with the power on or off.

Linking your PC by RS-232C cable

If your PC is running Windows NT, use the RS-232C cable.

Note The RS-232C cable can also be used with all other Microsoft Windows
operating systems.

To link your PC by RS-232C Cable

1 Turn off your PC and JANOME MemoryCraft sewing machine.
2 Connect the 9-pin square connector to a COM port of the PC and the round
connector to the sewing machine.
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RS-232C
cable

3 After the cable is connected, turn the sewing machine and PC back on.

Warning Disconnecting the cable before the power is turned off can cause a
malfunction. See also Adjusting machine communication settings in the
Instruction Book.

Changes and additions with D10K V2

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 includes the following changes and additions. See the
latest Instruction Book for details.

Design Gallery

Double-click the desktop icon to open Design Gallery. EasyDesign will

also open by default.

If EasyDesign or EasyEdit is already open, click Design Gallery

(Standard toolbar) to open Design Gallery.

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 now includes a design management system called Design
Gallery. Design Gallery provides an efficient way for viewing and managing
embroidery designs. With this design management tool, you can browse design
files stored on your computer hard disk, CD-ROM, or floppy disk, as well as cut,
copy, paste and delete them. You can also convert designs singly or as a group.
Design Gallery recognizes all design file formats used by EasyDesign and
EasyEdit.
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Changes and additions with D10K V2

Redrawing the stitching sequence slowly

Use Slow Redraw (View menu) to view the stitching and color sequence of a
design in slow motion.

The new Slow Redraw feature lets you view the stitching and color sequence of a
design in slow motion.

Click to start

Adjust redraw speed

Note Slow Redraw cannot be used with Vizualizer.

Digitizing outlines with Click-to-Outline

Use Click-to-Outline (Digitize toolbar) to digitize boundaries of shapes.

Use the new Click-to-Outline feature to digitize boundaries of shapes with run
stitching. Current properties are applied. You can change the stitch type to Run
Line Single, Run Line Triple, or Satin Line for lighter or heavier outlines.

Click-to-Stitch improvement
When using Click-to-Stitch, rather than defaulting to the currently selected thread
color, a suitable color is now automatically selected from the Color Chart and
matched to the fill area color.
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Changes and additions with D10K V2

Auto Appliqué improvement

When using Auto Appliqué, the machine now stops after stitching the tack-down
and before starting the cover stitch, allowing you to trim the appliqué in place.
Previously, the software assumed a pre-cut appliqué. However, there are limitations
with this feature in relation to existing sample designs using the old ‘Normal
Template’. See Known limitations with D10K V2 below for details.

New Underlay icon

Click Underlay (Edit toolbar) to apply automatic underlay to new or selected

objects.

The Underlay tool is a toggle that allows you to apply automatic underlay to new
or selected objects based on the settings in the Effects dialog.

New Display Hoop icon

Click Display Hoop (View toolbar) to hide or show the hoop.

EasyDesign now lets you toggle the hoop display on and off with the new Display
Hoop icon.

Alternatively, right-click a blank part of the design window. This brings up a popup
menu:

Toggle hoop display

on/off

Alternatively, the Work Environment > Display tab, accessible via the Setup menu,
now includes a Display Hoop checkbox. This option also toggles hoop display on
and off.
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Toggle hoop
display on/off

New Display Grid icon

Click Display Grid (View toolbar) to hide or show the grid.

You can show or hide the grid at any time with the new Display Grid icon.

New Display Needle Points icon (EasyEdit only)

Use Display Needle Points (View toolbar) to show or hide the needle points
in a design.

You can now show or hide design needle points in your design using the new
Display Needle Points icon. This feature is now available in EasyEdit.

needle points
displayed

Extra fonts
DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 includes five extra professional-quality embroidery
fonts.
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Known limitations with D10K V2

Recommended Sizes
Font Sample Min Max
in. mm in. mm

Agatha 0.3 8 2.0 50

Carla 0.4 10 2.0 50

Gaelic 0.44 11 2.0 50

Royale 0.5 13 2.4 60

Serif2 0.3 8 1.2 30

New sample designs

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 includes 250 extra professional-quality sample designs.

Note Stitchitize™ embroidery designs are proprietary products of Stitchitize

Embroidery Design Services and are protected by copyright law.

Known limitations with D10K V2

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 includes the following known limitations.

Click-to-Design with Satin Lines option

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 Click-to-Design with Satin Lines option does not always
produce correct Satin Line outlines with some images. To apply Satin Line
manually to the generated object, you need to first ungroup the object.

Underlay with some Embroidery Gallery items

Once underlay is applied to some Embroidery Gallery items, you are unable to turn
underlay off using the Underlay icon. As a workaround, you need to open the
Object Details dialog, select an underlay, and then deselect the underlay checkbox
in order to remove the underlay.
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Known limitations with D10K V2

Auto Appliqué limitation

When using Auto Appliqué, the machine now stops after stitching the tack-down
and before starting the cover stitch, allowing you to trim the appliqué in place.
However, there are limitations with this feature in relation to some of the existing
sample designs using the old ‘Normal Template’. If the existing JAN sample design
has already been opened and an appliqué object created, the software ignores the
additional Stop and Frame Out.

Workaround
For consistent results, use the new ‘Normal Template’. Simply open a new empty
design (File > New or select Free-Hand Digitize from the Getting Started dialog).
Then select Embroider y > Insert Design and open the sample design you want to
use. Now you can add a new appliqué.

Select Free-Hand
Digitize

Hints for advanced users

If you still would like to proceed with a JAN sample design that has already been
opened and an appliqué object created, you can insert a ‘stop’ in the appliqué by
taking advantage of the object properties of the appliqué embroidery file. Refer to
Lesson 102 - Inserting a Stop in Appliqué of the online Janome Software Lessons,
[Link]

Opening online documentation

Sometimes online documentation fails to open when selecting from the Help
menu. If this occurs, select Help > On-line Manual a second time.

Message confirming ATA card presence

When you select to send a design to the ATA card under Windows ME/98/98SE
with the Card Reader attached to the PC, a confirmation message appears. This
message does not appear under any other operating system. Simply click OK in the
message box and the designs will still be written to the card.

Slow Redraw on Windows XP

Unfortunately Slow Redraw does not always work correctly under Windows XP.
This is a limitation of the feature. If this problem occurs, try changing speeds and
clicking the Go button again.

Opening DXF and JPG files

DIGITIZER 10000 V2.0 can only handle DXF and JPG files of certain formats.
The software works best when opening DXF R11 files. Any other version of DXF
will give unpredictable results. The latest format JPG files (*.JP2) cannot be
opened. All others will open.