Alphabets in PE-Design 11
Using Alphabets in PE-Design 11
You can work with your purchased alphabet files in three different ways. Here's how to use them step-by-step:
Option 1: Quick Drag & Drop Method (Most Convenient)
This is the fastest and easiest way to build words from your letter files.
- Unzip the download folder first
- Open the unzipped folder on your computer
- Hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard
- Select only the letter files you need (in the correct order)
- Drag and drop them directly into PE-Design 11
- Arrange the letters as needed
Option 2: Use “Import Patterns” on the Right-Side Menu
- Open PE-Design 11
- On the right-side menu, click “Import Patterns”
- Hold the CTRL key on your keyboard
- Select the letters you want to use
- Click Open — they will appear in your project
- Move, align, or size them as needed
Option 3: Map the Letters as a Font (One-Time Setup)
If you plan to reuse the same alphabet often, you can map the letters inside PE-Design 11 and save them as a typeable font.
- Open PE-Design 11
- Follow the steps to assign each letter to a keyboard key
- Save the mapped font to your software
Watch the tutorial video here:
⚠️ Important: Unzip First
Before using any of the options above, be sure to unzip your downloaded file.
Windows:
- Right-click the ZIP file
- Select "Extract All…"
- Choose a folder where you can easily find the files