Overview of Users Guide

Floriani’s Total Control Software is for both the experienced and beginning

users. This manual is not only filled with information about how to use the

program, but it also includes many time saving tips that will make you more

productive, efficient and effective in your embroidery projects.

When you first install the software, the Thread Converter software is already

unlocked and ready to be used.

Icons Used in This Book

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	This icon indicates helpful tips that enable you to better understand how the software works
	The "Time Saving" icon provides information that will save you time in your day-to-day use of the software and in some cases the use of your computer.
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	This icon has two purposes. It allows the technologically inclined to be aware of something complex and in some cases exciting and lets the novice know they might want to skip this section because the information may be confusing.
	This icon lets you know of potential dangers and will warn you about the pitfalls of using your computer.
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	This icon is placed next to sections of this manual where there is an example that might help understand more clearly what is being explained.

Terms Used in This Manual

In the Floriani Embroidery Software Platform, there are several different ways to activate

the same function or feature: by clicking your mouse on a drop down menu or clicking

on an icon or in some cases using a hot key.

When suggested that you click an icon with the mouse, a picture of the icon button will appear in the left margin.

“Choose the Open command from the drop down menu File” is the same as “Choose File, Open (Alt+F+O).”

“Alt+F+O”means that you can access this command by holding down the "Alt" key and pressing the "F" key. The action opens the drop down menu File. Pressing the O

key next will activate the Open command. For example, when you see a key combination such as "Alt+F+O", remember that you don’t hold down all three keys at once; you press the"Alt+F" and then the "O".