Definitly look into the software, 5D Embroidery. It is sooo worth the money, I have the 5D Extra which is just 1 step down from the professional. I could not see spending the extra money on the professional package only because I just didnt see myself digitizing. I will never use all the 5D Extra does and I am totally happy with it. I went from 3D to 4D to 5D would not sew without it.