You don't have to have 5D. Do you have the 5D organizer software that comes with emb machines that Viking makes. It will allow you to see designs, add jump stitches, its a great thread manager etc. If you go to mrpatience.com he has great tutorials on 4D and 5D which both organizers are the same. You can do a save as, when you down load the designs and chose the USB stick. I've been told that if you aren't using a Viking USB then it should be a PNY usb but all of mine work in it. I keep my silver Viking usb stored away incase I ever trade it in. Do you have any dealers close to you. If you lived my way I'd love to help. You won't be able to view the design unless you have some type of software that is why you should check to see if you can get the organizer. It might even take a call or email to the software part of Viking. they've helped me in the past.