It is as simple as adding fonts to your computer for any of your publishing or word programs.

1. Click on "Start", then "Settings", then "Control Panel".

2. Click on the "Fonts" icon (or "Appearance & Themes", then "Fonts").

3. Click "File", then "Install New Font".

4. Use the folder directory box of where your new font is located. To simplify this procedure save it to your desktop.

5. Select your fonts, click "OK" to install.

There are many websites available for downloading free fonts (i.e., http://www.webpagepublicity.com/free-fonts-e3.html, http://www.aenigmafonts.com/,  http://1001fonts.com, etc.). Another way to obtain fonts is to purchase font packages either on the internet or through your local software or office supply store.

No, fonts with serifs and intricate design detail may cause issues with the auto-digitizing approach. However, please remember that you may always bring a font in as a backdrop and digitize it as you would any other artwork.

Your friend simply has more fonts installed on their computer. Simply install more fonts and you are good to go!

If you want to apply a curve or arc to your text you will use the "text to path" feature found in Creative DRAWings®. Some programs will only allow you to follow a pre-set path, but Creative DRAWings® will allow you to create your own.

Simply draw the shape of the path by using any of the drawing tools such as the freehand or outline tools. Insert your text, combine the two, delete the path, and the text will follow the now "invisible" path that you have deleted. Complete detailed instructions are located on pages 83-85 of your instruction manual on the CD.

No, all you need to do is to edit the shape of the path. Creative DRAWings® makes things so very simple for you!

After fitting the text to the path, click on a blank area of the workspace to deselect both. Click on one of the letters to select the text only, then click Edit Nodes [can you insert a JPG of the button here?] in the toolbar to the left of the workspace. You can now edit the text and its path dynamically by clicking on a node within the text, then dragging the node or its handles. You can also add or delete nodes to alter the path at different places along the line of text.

Once the text is positioned as desired, use the selection tool to select and delete the path only. It's no longer needed, and probably not intended to stitch out as part of your embroidery design.

If you do want to start again, you can remove the text from the path easily by using the "Clear Path" option from the right-click menu and then drawing a new path.

In our "Definitions" Group of FAQ's you will see a description of the Satin Stitch and the Step Stitch. Depending on the size of the font, if you select the Satin Stitch, your font will reflect more light and be shiny. This is a great choice for smaller fonts with threads that would not catch on buttons and zippers in the wearing and laundering process. With larger fonts, the Step or Fill Stitch is preferred to prevent such snagging. If you allow Creative DRAWings® to "auto" select the stitch for you, the proper stitch for the size of the font will be selected.