Amazing Design AD-UBOX User manual

Warranty I
•The converter box will not read manufacturer’s alphabet
memory cards.
•All designs must fit inside the sewing hoop capabilities of
your machine. Reducing the design to fit inside your
hoop may affect the sewability.
•Some designs may have stitches that can not be read
correctly into the converter box.
•The converter box can not warrant the quality of third
party digitizers.
•Any user of the converter box should adhere to applicable
license agreements of all third parties of the designs.
•This product is not to be used to violate copyright, trade-
marks or other intellectual property rights of third parties.
•This product can read from embroidery cards, disks or
hard drive but will only save to designs to an official
Amazing Box, or Magic Box rewritable memory card.
•Inserting the wrong card type or any foreign object other
than an embroidery memory card into the correct slot
could bend connector pins and damage the converter
box. Connector pins are not covered under the Limited
Warranty.
•Each card will access 120,000 to 180,000 stitches. It is
possible that some designs have more stitches than a
card will allow.
•Not all designs will work on all machines due to machine
capabilities.
•Colorizing the design will be necessary through Color
Editor to save the design on the rewritable card so that
the color displays correctly on your machine’s LCD
screen.
Disclaimers

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II Limited Warranty
1. Allpartsotherthanconnectorpins arewarranted
tobefreefromdefectsfor a periodofone year and
will be at the manufacturer's option, replaced or
repaired at no charge to you, the consumer, for a
periodof oneyear fromdateof originalpurchase,
provided said parts or machine are returned, and
transportationprepaid.
2. Thereis nocharge forcovered partsorlabor whena
converterbox is returned within90days of the
originalpurchase. Proof of purchase date(acopy
of the sales receipt) must be included with the
machine. The machine will be returned to you,
theconsumer,prepaid.
3. A flat fee of $50.00 will be charged for service
ofnon-warrantedparts whenreturnedafter
90daysand before 365 days from the date of
original purchase. Proof of purchase date (copy of
sales receipt), and a check or money order payable
to: GN TECH AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
GN Tech Support
2751Electronic
Dallas, TX 75220
The $50.00 must be included with the machine.
Theconverter box willbereturned to you,the
consumer,freightprepaid.
4. Thiswarranty does notcover bent connectorpins.
5. Thiswarranty doesnot coverpostage,
transportationto aservicecenter,or service
provided by anyone other than GN Tech Service
Center.
6. Afterone year,servicemaybe obtained by
contactingany local sewing machinerepaircenter,
or return the converter box to GN Tech Service
Centerfor an estimate ofrepaircharges at the
address above.

Warranty III
7. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
WARRANTYANDALLOTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ARE
HEREBYDISCLAIMED,INCLUDINGWITHOUT
LIMITATION,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORA
PARTICULARPURPOSE.
8. This warranty is in effect provided the converter
box is used only for normal household sewing
purposesand notcommercialuse, andgiven
reasonablygood care. Themanufactureris also
notto be heldresponsible for damage,normal
wear, accident, abuse, neglect, acts of God, or if
the converter box has been repaired (worked on)
byunauthorizedpersonnel.
9. Anymachine returned:
A. Mustbe packed securely toavoiddamage
in shipping. We suggest using the original
cartonand non-static styrofoam packing.
B. Shippingchargesto be paid by sender.
C. To protect you against damage in
shipment, the converter box should be
insuredforfullvalue.
D. Proof of purchase (a copy of the sales
receipt)mustbeincluded.
E. Besuretoincludesender's name and
address(yours) on outside andinside of
carton.
F. Pleasespecifyproblem.
10. Warranty only applies to the converter box.
Warranty doesn’t apply to incidental or
consequentialdamages including, butnotlimited
to,embroidery cards, embroiderymachines,
garments, or other soft goods.

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11. This warranty is nontransferable and extends only
tothe originalpurchaser whennew andwhen
purchasedfrom adulyauthorized dealer. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties. The
manufactureris notresponsiblefor any
representation,expressed orimplied otherthan
thosecontained herein.
Thiswarranty gives you specificlegalrights, and
youmay also haveother rights whichvaryfrom
state to state.
This warranty disclaims liability for incidental, or
consequentialdamages, whichapply duringand
after the warranty period. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequentialdamages, sotheabove limitationor
exclusion may not apply to you.
Ifyou have any questions or commentsconcerningthis
product,please feel free to contactthemanufacturer at the
addressbelow:
GN Tech Support
2751 Electronic
Dallas, TX 75220
1-800-553-1691
[email protected]

Warranty V
Federal Communications
Commission Compliance Notice
(for U.S.A. only)
Thisequipment hasbeen testedand foundto
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device
pursuanttoPart 15 ofthe FCCRules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tionagainst harmfulinterference inaresidential
installation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand
canradiate radiofrequency energyand,ifnot
installedand usedinaccordancewiththeinstruc-
tions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications. However,thereisno guarantee
thatinterferencewillnotoccurina particular
installation. Ifthisequipmentdoescauseinterfer-
encetoradio ortelevisionreception, whichcanbe
determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,
theuser isencouraged totry tocorrect theinterfer-
enceby oneor moreofthefollowingmeasures:
- Reorientorrelocatethereceiving antenna.
- Increasetheseparationbetweenthe
equipmentand receiver.
- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton a
circuitdifferentfromthatto whichthe
receiveris connected.
- Consultthe dealeror anexperienced
radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS

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Important - About the Interface Cable
Thisequipment hasbeencertifiedtocomplywith
FCCstandards,which areappliedto the U.S.A.
only. Ashielded interfacecable shouldbeused
according to FCC 15.27 (C)
Caution
Changesor modificationsnotexpresslyapproved
bythemanufacturerorlocalsalesdistributor could
voidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatethe equipment.
Canadian Department of Communication
Compliance Statement
(for Canada only)
Thisdigitalapparatus does not exceedtheClass
B limits for radio noise emission from digital
apparatusas setout inthe interference-causing
equipmentstandard entitled"DigitalApparatus",
ICES-003of theDepartmentofCommunications
Radio Interference
(220-240V only)
ThismachinecomplieswithEN55022 (CISPER
Publication22)/ClassB.

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Table of Contents
Disclaimers I
Limited Warranty II
Support IV
FCC V
Table of Contents VII
Introduction 1
Why Choose The Amazing Box 2
Terms Used in This Manual 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Installation 5
Accessory Page 6
Computer Requirements 6
Hardware Installation 7
Troubleshooting 9
Software Installation 12
Start Program 14
File Formats 15
File Formats 16
Quick Start 19
General Operation 20
Read 21
Load 23
Delete 25
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Write 25
Using Compatible Software 26
Main Screen 29
Design Screen 31
Dialog Box 32
Read 32
GNC Files 35
Zip Files 35
Load Card 36
Write Card 40
Delete 44
Options 44
Exit 45
Sewing Field Index 46
Color Editor 49
Drop Down Menu 50
File 51
View 60
Options 61
Help 65
Tool Bar 66
Main Tool Bar 67
Color Bar 69
Status Bar 71
Frequently Asked Questions 73
FAQ’s 74
Table of Contents (cont)

Introduction
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The Amazing Box gives you the unique ability to
convert your favorite design from one format to
another, and the ability to use designs from disks,
CDs and the Internet. This manual is not only filled
with information about how to use the program, but
it also includes many timesaving tips that will make
you more productive, efficient and effective with
your embroidery projects.
Items Found in this Section:
1 Why Choose The Amazing Box
2 Terms Used in This Manual
3 Icons Used in This Manual
About This Manual

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Why Choose The Amazing Box
The Amazing Box has the most flexible and
easy-to-use-features allowing you to work di-
rectly with Smart Sizer Gold, Lettering Pro, Size
Express, Fast Fills, Click ‘N Stitch, and Color
Editor. With these six products, you can size,
edit, add lettering, pattern fill, and colorize your
designs.
Terms Used in This Manual
In The Amazing Box program, there are several
different ways to activate the same function or
feature: by clicking your mouse on a drop down
menu, clicking on an icon, or in some cases,
using a hot key.
When suggested, click on an icon with the
mouse. Pictures of referenced icons are dis-
played in the left margin of the manual.
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Icons Used in This Book
Thisiconindicates astory. Thesestorieshelp to
explain and simplify problems that may be con-
fusing.
Thisicon indicateshelpful tipsthat enableyouto
betterunderstandhow thesoftwareworks.
Thisiconprovidesinformationthatwillsave you
timein yourday-to-dayuseofthesoftwareandin
somecases theuse ofyour computer.
This icon is placed next to sections of this
manual you should not forget. Pay close atten-
tion to anything with this icon. It may come in
handy later.
This icon explains technical components in the
use of the program and computer.
This icon lets you know of potential dangers and
will warn you about possible pitfalls while using
your computer.
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Installation
Items Found in this Section:
1 AccessoryPage
2 Computer Requirements
3 Hardware Installation
4 SoftwareInstallation
5 Start Program
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Accessory Page
Included with The Amazing Box:
1 Amazing Box
1 Rewritable Memory Card - in jewel
case
1 Instruction manual
1 Amazing Box Software on
CD-ROM Including Color Editor &
Adobe Acrobat
1 USB Cable
Options:
Additional Rewritable Memory Cards
Smart Sizer Gold - editing software
Lettering Pro - text program
Size Express - resizing software
Fast Fills - pattern fill software
Click ‘N Stitch - autodigitizing software
Computer Requirements
Pentium II Processor
16 MB RAM
5MB hard drive space
Windows 98 or above
CD-ROM Drive
Display 800 X 600 or better
Mouse
USB Port

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Hardware Installation
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1 Turn OFF computer.
2 Plug flat end of USB
cable into USB port. This
port may be in the front or
back of your machine.
3 Plug square end of
your USB cable into the
back of your Amazing Box.
4 Turn ON computer.
5 The first screen you
see will say “New Hard-
ware Found.” Simply
insert your installation CD
into the drive and click
“Next.”
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7 With “Search for
suitable driver...” selected,
click “Next.”
8 Select only “CD-
ROM drives” and then click
“Next.”
9 After Windows has
found the driver, click
“Next” to start the installa-
tion process.
10 Finally, select “Fin-
ish.” Your driver installa-
tion is complete, and you
are ready to install your
Amazing Box software.

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Troubleshooting
If you use Windows 2000,
Millenium Edition (ME),
or XP, you will see an icon
(Figure 1) appear at the
bottom right corner of your
screen (near the clock).
When unplugging your
Amazing Box, you must
first double-click this icon,
select the “USB Conver-
sion Box,” and then click
“Stop.” It is now safe to
unplug your Amazing Box.
The next time you plug
your Amazing Box in,
Windows will automatically
recognize the conversion
box driver.
NOTE: If you fail to stop
your Amazing Box before
unplugging it, you will have
to reinstall the driver from
your installation CD.
Figure 1

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Microsoft's Logo compatibility testing is put in place
to ensure that users do not incur problems with
equipment manufacturers' products. While The
Amazing Box is in the process of gaining "formal"
Microsoft approval, it has been tested for use under
the Windows XP operating system and is Windows
XP compatible. The Amazing Box driver should not
yield any problems, therefore, select “Continue Any-
way” when this warning appears.
More information about Microsoft Logo testing can be
found at: http://www.microsoft.com/WINLOGO/
hardware/digitalsignature.asp

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If you get a message on your screen saying, “No
comport...” this usually means the USB driver is
not installed correctly. Follow the following steps
to reinstall the driver.
1. Unplug the USB cable from the computer
while it is on.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Plug the USB cable back into the computer.
4. Turn on the computer.
5. A Mircrosoft message stating, “New hardware
found,” appears.
6. Insert the Amazing Box CD into the CD-ROM
drive and cancel installation if it autoruns.
7. Now follow the on-screen prompts and direc-
tions in the Installation chapter on Hardware
Installation to install the USB driver.
No Comport Error Message