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1 INTRODUCTIONThis Sales Update provides information on the WilcomDecoStudio Lite e2 release.Wilcom DecoStudio Lite e2 (Multi Language) is nowavailable to order.3.1 CREATING EMBROIDERY LETTERINGDESIGNS AND ADDING LETTERING TOSTOCK DESIGNSDecoStudio Lite is available in following languages.English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japaneseand Portuguese.2With DecoStudio Lite you can create high-qualityembroidery lettering quickly and simply. Thelettering functionality is exactly the same as inDecoStudio e2.CORELDRAW INTEGRATIONThe lettering capability is specifically suited forCreating embroidery lettering designs and addinglettering to existing embroidery designs.DecoStudio Lite is integrated with the CorelDRAW Essentials product. Due to the integration withCorelDRAW users can now import clipart or othervector graphics for direct conversion to embroidery. CorelDRAW Essentials X5 CorelPHOTO-PAINT Essential X5 600 clipart designs and 70 fonts Compatibility with external file formats, includingPDF export, Adobe Illustrator, EPSDecoStudio Lite is created for machine bundlingonly. This product is not sold as a stand alonesystem.NOTE: DecoStudio Lite installation will not installCorelDRAW Essential product, if CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5 already exists on the samecomputer.3DECOSTUDIO LITE E2 FEATURESDecoStudio Lite is a high quality lettering system. It’s agreat tool to start customizing/ personalizingembroidery with easy-to-use lettering tools. Built for start up businesses Simple and Easy to use Great tool to personalize embroidery designs withHigh quality lettering capability Complete lettering functionality – creation,reshaping, editing. DecoStudio Lite e2 comes with Basic digitizingtools Baselines – fixed, free, clockwise arc, anticlockwise arc. Automatic underlay, Connectors, Pullcompensation.Sales Update: DecoStudio Lite e1.5Page 1 of 7Date: 6 September 2011 r2

Automatic kerning for optimum letter spacing.Adjustable word and line spacing. Setting letter stitching sequence.True Type fonts support is included in DecoStudio Litee2.3.2 CONVERTING VECTOR ARTWORK TOEMBROIDERY DESIGN AND ADDINGLETTERINGWith Corel DRAW Essential you can insert vectorcliparts and easily convert them to embroidery.3.3 DIGITIZING TOOLSDecoStudio Lite e2 includes Fusion Fill and SingleRun tool to facilitate basic digitizing.3.4 EDITING EMBROIDERY OBJECTSDecoStudio Lite offers limited editing capability.When a vector object is converted to embroideryand the converted object is other than thesupported objects- Fusion Fill or Single run, theobject can not be reshaped.This limitation is by design. You can convert thisobject to fusion fill object to be able to reshape.3.5 CHANGING PROJECT TYPESThe Startup Wizard is not available in WilcomDecoStudio Lite e2. When a program is started or anew window is opened a default fabric (Pure Cotton)is assigned.Sales Update: DecoStudio Lite e2Page 2 of 7Date: 6 September 2011 r1

All the same Thread Chart brands for selection,included at DecoStudio level, are available inDecoStudio Lite.3.7 MONOGRAMMINGDecoStudio Lite e2 includes limited Monogrammingcapability. Monogramming feature in DecoStudioLite offers a simple way to create personalizedmonograms with minimal manual digitizing, using aselection of pre-defined monogramming styles andornaments.DecoStudio Lite allows user to change fabric types,same as in DecoStudio e2. Ability to add up to 3 initials Ability to select envelop shape from 12 stylesto apply to the initials 40 Font Styles 10 Ornaments to add.Choose from a set of pre-defined fabrics aimed atminimizing stitching defects when designs are sewnout on different fabrics.The fabric feature adjusts Stitch Density, Underlay andPull Compensation settings based on the thickness,texture and the stretchiness of the fabric.Selecting background product such as Caps, T-shirts,Sweatshirts capability to visualize a decoration is notavailable in DecoStudio Lite.3.6 ADDING COLORWAYSDecoStudio Lite lets you define multiple (for up to100) color schemes, or ‘colorways’, for the one design.Change colorways to preview an existing design indifferent colors on different fabrics.Sales Update: DecoStudio Lite e2Page 3 of 7Date: 6 September 2011 r1

Approval Sheet includes 2 pages- Design to fit pageand design visualized on selected background fabricfor customer approval. Approval sheet capability isnot included in DecoStudio Lite e2.Ability to display products as backgrounds is notincluded in DecoStudio Lite e2.3.9 NEW HOOP IT! FEATUREDecoStudio and EmbroideryStudio e2 offerscapability to assign hoops for the embroiderydesigns.Built-in intelligence in the Auto HoopIt! Featuressuggests the most suitable hoop for a given design.Adding lettering as part of the monogramming andflexibility in being able to define the placement ofthe ornaments and much more variety of ornamentsto choose from is not available in DecoStudio Lite e2.3.8 PRODUCTION WORKSHEETIMPROVEMENTSThe Print Options now allow customization ofinformation for production worksheets. This versionof the software also includes an option to printApproval Sheets for the customer approval processand also Team Name sheets for team name designproduction. Ability to specify Font Style and Size for printeddesign information Ability to insert Company Logo and CompanyName 25 hoops drawings included Ability to select suitable hoop from the libraryof hoops AutoHoop It! suggests most suitable hoop Ability to create “My Hoops” list to show onlythose hoops currently available for use inproduction Show /Hide hoop, zoom to hoop displayoptions in design window Display hoop in production worksheet with thesize of hoop included in the informationAbility to create custom / user defined hoops is notincluded in DecoStudio Lite e2.3.10MEASUREMENT UNIT CONTROLYou can now use different measurement unitswithout having to exit the software and changeSales Update: DecoStudio Lite e2Page 4 of 7Date: 6 September 2011 r1

system settings. The measurement system can bechanged between Metric or U.S. measurement units. Ability to switch between Metric or USmeasurement units without exiting theapplication Ability to work in a selected measurementsystem but input value in a different unit. Thesystem does the conversion on the fly. 3.114Automatically remove overlapping rhinestonesto avoid production problems Manual Bling! and Bling outline tools Complete editing capability to delete or replacerhinestones and resize bling objects. (Resizingdoes not change the size of individualrhinestones) Convert embroidery objects to Bling outlines Convert Bling designs to vectors ready forproduction Create cut file to send to a cutting machine orexport files to vector file formats Ability to adjust overcut to fully cut out thecircles in stencil material and apply cuttingoffset for the rhinestones to easily fit in the cutholes and in the stencil Bling count by size and color is included in theproduction worksheet3.12BLING! COST OPTION IN DECOSTUDIOLITE E2Bling! Toolset includes Bling! Fill- Column Fill/ Contour FillSales Update: DecoStudio Lite e2Bling! Pattern- Simple and Multi line fillpatternsINCLUSIONS40 High-quality embroidery friendly alphabets.Please refer to the full alphabet listingincluded in the user manual.DecoStudio Lite allows creation of Rhinestone designswith the new Bling! feature. This feature helps invisualization of bling embellishments and providestools for creating Bling! designs ready for productionon cutting/engraving and automatic rhinestone settingmachines. NEW BLING! FEATUREDefined library of rhinestones to select fromBling! Fill BorderInclusions in Wilcom DecoStudio Lite e2 are:-Supports both proper and improper fractions –e.g. ‘1 1/3’ as well as ‘4/3’. 5 40 sample embroidery designs 25 Hoop drawings Help files Quick installation guide On Screen Quick start GuideCONNECTING TO MACHINESStitch Manager and Connection Manager is availablein DecoStudio Lite, which allows you to connect toall the major machine brands. Machine connectionmethods are same as DecoStudio e2.5.1 FILE FORMAT SUPPORTWilcom DecoStudio Lite allows you to read and writeindustry standard embroidery file and floppy diskformats, same as DecoStudio e2. DecoStudio Lite can read/write TBF fileformat DecoStudio Lite also has support toread/write CAMS rhinestone machine fileformat- .YNG6ASSET PROTECTIONDecoStudio Lite being a low end, low value productusers will not be able to add new .ESA files to addmore embroidery alphabets. The system can onlyrecognize and can only work with the packagedembroidery alphabets. End user wanting to add newPage 5 of 7Date: 6 September 2011 r1

alphabets, should be encouraged to upgrade toDecoStudio.Once an order is placed, customer will receive acomplete M&D Kit and access codes to braintransplant their e1.5 dongle and activate their e2dongle.710.1WINDOWS MANAGEMENTWilcom DecoStudio Lite has a single documentinterface (SDI), only one window can be opened atany given time.8Wilcom provides enormous benefits on everysoftware level for users upgrading from lower levelsystems.MEDIA & DOCUMENTATION KITWilcom DecoStudio Lite e2 M&D Kit includes Softwareinstallation DVD, Security dongle and Multilanguageinstallation guide.9SOFTWARE SECURITYWilcom DecoStudio Lite is protected by a donglesecurity device. DecoStudio Lite can not be launchedwithout the security device.9.1 WORKING WITH DECOSTUDIO /EMBROIDERYSTUDIO DONGLEDecoStudio Lite being a sliced product of DecoStudio,you can launch and work with DecoStudio Lite byplugging in DecoStudio/ EmbroideryStudio donglealso.9.2 DISTRIBUTOR DONGLEDistributors and sales staff will be able to runDecoStudio Lite with the existing Embroidery StudioOR DecoStudio Distributor dongle.There are no different product levels or add onoptions available for DecoStudio Lite.Wilcom DecoStudio Lite e2 being the lowest level ofproduct in the Wilcom Embroidery software range,the upgrade path is straight forward.DecoStudio Lite e1.5 customers can upgrade toWilcom DecoStudio or directly to DecoStudio GOLD,Embroidery Studio Level 1, Level 1 GOLD, Level 2,Level 2 GOLD, Level 3.Once an order is placed, customers will receive acomplete M&D Kit, Access Codes.10.2UPGRADE PROMOTIONWilcom is offering an Upgrade promotion to allDecoStudio Lite e2 users to upgrade to a higher levelof embroidery software with a 15% discount ifupgraded within 3 months.Please validate the date of machine purchase beforeextending this offer to the end user.This offer is not available in conjunction with anyother offer. This offer expires 3 months from date ofmachine purchase.11 DOCUMENTATIONWilcom DecoStudio and EmbroideryStudio e2 willinclude the following set of documentation-10 UPDATE FROM DECOSTUDIO LITE E1.5 TODECOSTUDIO LITE E2Wilcom provides an update path for the existing usersof DecoStudio Lite user.Sales Update: DecoStudio Lite e2UPGRADE TO WILCOM DECOSTUDIOE2Page 6 of 7 On-Screen Help Topics Release Notes On-Screen Quick reference Guide Printed Quick Installation GuideDate: 6 September 2011 r1

Please ensure customers read the Release Notes toget the most up-to-date information and to takeadvantage of the new features.12 SUPPORTRemember to visit and register at the Wilcom SupportCenter, www.wilcom.com.au/support/ to obtain freee support. Users once registered can search theknowledge base for an instant answer, or browse themany support resources available free online.13 MARKETING MATERIALMarketing material is available for Wilcom DecoStudioLite to ensure sales opportunities are maximised.Marketing materials for DecoStudio Lite e2 areavailable on the Wilcom Partner Corner. This includeslogo, box image, web text and images and brochure.Visit www.wilcom.com.au/partner13.1BROCHUREA 4 page brochure is available, which summaries thecore benefits of Wilcom DecoStudio Lite e2 andhighlights the features. The brochure is availableEnglish only.Sales Update: DecoStudio Lite e2Page 7 of 7Date: 6 September 2011 r1

Embroidery Studio Level 1, Level 1 GOLD, Level 2, Level 2 GOLD, Level 3. Once an order is placed, customers will receive a complete M&D Kit, Access Codes. 10.2 UPGRADE PROMOTION Wilcom is offering an Upgrade promotion to all DecoStudio Lite e2 users to upgrade to a higher level of embroidery sof