120Arranging Embroidery Designs (Layout & Editing)Importing Image DataAn imported image is needed to create an embroidery pattern, a template for manual punching, or as a patternthat can be printed onto iron-on paper.An image can be imported using any of the following four methods.1 From a file2 From a scanner or digital camera3 From a portrait image4 From the ClipboardImporting image/photofrom a fileDifferent types of clip art or photos can be importedinto Layout & Editing to create embroidery patterns.There are many different types of files that can beimported.c “Image file formats” on page 19.1. Click Image, then Input, then from File.2. Select the drive, the folder and the desired file.3. Click Open to open the file.→ The image appears in the work area.Importing image data from ascanner or digital cameraImages can be imported into the current Design Pagefrom a scanner or other TWAIN device and used as atemplate for creating an embroidery pattern.1. Check that the scanner or other TWAIN deviceis correctly connected to your computer.2. Click Image, then Select TWAIN Device.3. From the Sources list, click the desired deviceto select it.4. Click Select to choose the selected deviceand to close the dialog box.5. Click Image, then Input, then from TWAINdevice.→ The driver interface for the device selectedin the Select Source dialog box appears.6. Specify the necessary settings for importingan image, and then import the image.a Note:Only one image can be added to the work area. If you try to display a different image, it will replace theprevious one.b Memo:If the Preview check box is selected, thecontents of the selected file will appear in thePreview box.b Memo:Various clip art images can be found in theClipArt folder, which can be found in thefolder where Palette was installed. (Forexample, click the drive where Palette wasinstalled, then Program Files, thenBabylock, then Palette Ver.8, then ClipArt.)b Memo:TWAIN is an application interface (API)standardization for software that controlsscanners and other devices.a Note:If no TWAIN device is installed, there will beno names displayed in the Sources list.First, install the driver software for theTWAIN device.
