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Old 04-05-2011, 10:14 AM
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I am trying to download and save designs to use on a Brother Lb 6800 that has a usb port The ones I have tried say they are downloaded but either can't find them or can't open them. Does anyone have any instructions
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:25 AM
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You might have to unzip them once they're downloaded. As for finding them, when you download them, note what directory they're being downloaded to. Hope that helps.
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:26 AM
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How do you unzip them
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:27 AM
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hmmm i do not have a usb... but i have memory cards that i put into my machine.... to see them i have to have special software.... i use PED-BASIC
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Old 04-05-2011, 10:43 AM
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I use winzip. It unzips them. Also when you purchase the designs from Embroidery Library, you can have them emailed unzipped. I only order from a few companys and EL is one of my favorites. I also have software. 4D software.
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You might have the wrong embroidery file type for your machine. I think Brother usually uses .pes files. You can download a temporary copy of Embird for free(a wonderful embroidery program) to convert the file type if that is the issue at www.embird.com.

You can pm me if you need more help.
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I could never open files that I had sent to my email. Even after downloading winzip( free).Embrodery Library had a page giving downloading direction. Make sure you are getting right file type, have winzip, and embroidery software. I download mine to MY Documents, embroidery file.therer they go on USB to my machine.
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Old 04-05-2011, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by clem55
I could never open files that I had sent to my email. Even after downloading winzip( free).Embrodery Library had a page giving downloading direction. Make sure you are getting right file type, have winzip, and embroidery software. I download mine to MY Documents, embroidery file.therer they go on USB to my machine.
Yep, Just like me.... :thumbup:
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I use Winzip to unzip mine. No other special embroidery programs. The problem I first had with my machine not reading them was the wrong USB drive stick. My brother only takes certain sticks(Innovis 1200D). I had to go the brother website and print off the list of compatible sticks after that no problem at all. I also created special folders to keep track of the companys that I frequently buy from.
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Thanks for all the suggestions and help. Hopefully I can make this work.
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