MB-4 machine feedback

If you are using an MB-4 machine, the direct machine connection option is available to you. This means you can send individual or multiple design files directly to built-in machine memory. Alternatively, you can use an external media drive to write designs in JEF format directly to card. If you attempt to send a design to machine with a hoop not supported by the machine, you will be prompted to select a different hoop.

Machine feedback is available for MB-4 machines. Up to three machines can be simultaneously attached.

  • Select Machine > MB4-Status. The Machine Status toolbar appears displaying machine status for up to three connected machines. Non-connected machines display as a grayed icon.
  • Optionally, dock the toolbar either at the top or the bottom of the design window. While the toolbar is displayed, machine status is updated every 5 seconds. The toolbar remains active until the Machine > Status command is toggled off. The toolbar icons are color-coded to indicate current machine status:
     

    IconDescription
    Grayed indicates no machine connected or not turned on.
    Green indicates machine is running normally – stitching.
    Red indicates machine has stopped – overload or thread break.
    Yellow indicates machine on standby – color change or paused.
    Blue indicates machine available – ready or finished sewing.

     

  • To view the current status of a particular machine, click one of the toolbar buttons. The Machine Details dialog opens. The machine shown in the dialog will show the current machine status as does the toolbar icon.