EQ5 - Users Discussion
 

Do you have and use EQ5? This is the first version of EQ I bought way back in 06. I love mine and even tho I have EQ6 and EQ7 I still prefer to use my EQ5'

This comes with it's own set of problems tho. It is an older version and the newer software doesn't always support the older technology. It still works just has a few bugs in it at times.

Mine won't allow me to open a new project. But I discovered I can open an existing project and save it as a diff project. I delete all the quilts in it and I have a new project to use.

It is a cheaper way to go than putting out the money for the newer version. You can still find people who want to sell the one they have. I bought one for a friend for $30 from a member.

I love how well the program works. I design my quilt blocks on it and then use that to design quilts. I did all of the pictures in my EBooks on it and all of my Sampler quilt alongs on here with it.

I can get lost in it quite easily for hours LOL

I guess everyone has her preferences. I have the Dear Jane software, which is based on EQ5, and I find it much less user friendly than EQ6 or 7.

I have EQ5 and have used it MANY times. I love how I can import actual fabrics that I have. I am able to see what my quilt will look like before I even start cutting. It also tells me how much fabric I will need, and how big the quilt will be. My sister has EQ7 and she hardly ever touches it.

I bought a used copy. The tools are no problem, but some of the commands are weird.

Rhonda,
I have EQ5 and have had it for many years, use it all the time. Have not tried out 7 as I'm happy with the 5.
Brenda

what commands are weird? I'm just curious

I have EQ5 - bought it used from someone here last year. I haven't played with it much so I really don't know much about it. I have a lot to learn!! I also have the Dear Jane software.

I did 23 lessons on using EQ so I bought the EQ6 used and then bought the EQ7 upgrade. I still prefer my EQ5 over the other two.
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I have and use EQ5 as well. Since I probably don't use it to it's full potential, I've not seen the need to upgrade. When I initially re-installed it on my new computer I got some kind of message saying something or other wouldn't work correctly or at all - don't really remember as it's been a few years. But other than the shortcut Icon on my desktop looking funky at first, I haven't had any issues. Am able to open existing or begin new projects; don't seem to have any command issues at all. And now the Icon looks normal. Sorry, can't help offhand with what OS I'm using on the computer it's installed on. Using DH's laptop now and the EQ is on the upstairs desktop.

Having to put everything in that sketchbook. I'd rather have it set up like Layers.