What kind of software if he offering you (full name, reg or extra or ) ?
There are several versions of software for each company. Ex: Viking/Pfaff has the regular version usually $400, the Extra version $700, the full blown version $thousands, and add on's $200. These are just approximate costs.
I have Viking 3d, Pfaff 4d, Artista V6, Brother Next. My programs cost from $400 to $thousands. And I have to admit,
I continually use my 12 year old 3d program. Which goes to prove, cost isn't everything, but you have to know the capabilities of each program. You need to be able to edit, copy, paste as a minimum. My old 3d program will change all of my thread colors to R/A (or whatever), and I can just click on a window to change the thread spool number to match my design exactly. On some programs (Brother) you have to change your thread mfg, each and every time, and then thread spool number, which is a pain if you are doing a design with 20+ colors.
Just another opinion from someone who has discovered sometimes older is better.
KarenSue
There are also other out there that can be downloaded as trial versions.
Originally Posted by
palmetto girl
I too, love to EM, I have the older Viking Rose I have used it alot. Just talked to my dealer recently and he told me I could get software for it to do my hearts desire with, just one problem it costs 500.00. I am undecided if I should go that route or just update to another machine, What do you ladies suggest? Of course I would have to have it connected to my computer to use it, I don't know much about doing that. Thanks for this thread.