How to Use the Design Browser in eXPerience 8 Embroidery Software

Learn how to efficiently navigate and organize designs with the Design Browser in eXPerience 8 Embroidery Software. This tutorial covers accessing the browser, filtering artwork and embroidery files, customizing views, and managing folders. Discover time-saving features like favorites, recent folders, and file management tools to streamline your workflow. Ideal for embroidery enthusiasts and professionals.

Step 1: Access the Design Browser

Open eXPerience 8 and locate the Design Browser from the Welcome tab or the Window drop-down menu. This opens a new tab displaying your hard disks, USB drives, and folders.

Step 2: Navigate Drives and Folders

Use the Design Browser to explore your computer’s storage, similar to a standard file browser. Navigate through folders to locate design files supported by eXPerience 8.

Step 3: Filter Supported Files

Filter designs by selecting either artwork (graphics) or embroidery files. Enable the respective filter to hide unsupported file types, making it easier to find relevant designs.

Step 4: Preview and Open Designs

Click a design to view its preview in the preview area. Double-click to open the design in a new tab, keeping the browser tab accessible for further navigation.

Step 5: Customize the Preview Area

Resize the preview area by dragging its left edge or hide it using the arrow button. Adjust preview size with the track bar for a better view.

Step 6: Adjust Thumbnail Views

Modify thumbnail sizes using the track bar. Choose from Minimal mode (icon only), Normal view (with design names), or Detailed view (with dimensions, colors, and stitches).

Step 7: Explore Browser Components

The Navigation area includes Favorites, Recents, and Devices sections. Favorites show preferred locations, Recents list recently accessed folders, and Devices display internal and external storage.

Step 8: Manage Favorites

Add a folder to Favorites by right-clicking and selecting “Add to Favorites.” Use “Scan directory” to find sub-folders with supported designs or scan an entire drive. Remove folders via the right-click menu.

Step 9: Use File Management Tools

Right-click designs or folders to access options like copy, paste, rename, or open in File Explorer/Finder. These tools mirror standard file management functions.

Step 10: Select Multiple Designs

Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) to select multiple designs individually. Use Shift to select a range of designs. Click and drag to move files or folders.

Step 11: Utilize the Address Bar

Navigate folders via the Address Bar by clicking folder names, typing/pasting paths, or using arrow buttons to move back and forth. Copy or paste folder paths as needed.

Step 12: Search for Designs

Use the search bar to find specific designs within the current folder, streamlining the process of locating files.

This step-by-step guide helps you master the Design Browser, enhancing your efficiency in managing embroidery and artwork designs in eXPerience 8.