Supported Chenille machines

Wilcom ES Chenille supports Tajima, both the old TMCE-100 and new TMCE-600 models, Barudan and Melco Chenille machines.

As with lockstitch designs, Wilcom ES Chenille stores all the information about a design in the EMB no matter to which machine the design is output making it easy to write designs in different formats.

Tajima Chenille machine functions

The Tajima Chenille machines have three functions — Chain, Moss and Color Change. The Tajima code system does not have specific codes assigned to these machine functions; each Tajima Chenille machine uses different combinations of empty stitch and stop codes to indicate these machine functions. Wilcom ES Chenille provides machine formats for both Tajima
Chenille machines.

The TMCE-100 model uses different combinations of multiple stop codes and empty stitch codes for the chain, moss and needle height functions. As each Chenille function is coded differently, this machine can recognize them. The TMCE-100 machine is often referred to as the ‘multi-stop’ Tajima Chenille machine.

If you intend to stitch a design on one of these machines, make sure that you select the ‘Tajima Chenille multi-stop’ machine format. The chain, moss and needle height functions will be automatically converted to the correct combinations of empty stitch and stop codes used by these machines.





The Tajima TMCE-S Chenille machine only uses single stop codes for switching between chain and moss stitching. These machines cannot distinguish between the functions, so you need to select a function for each stop at the machine, in the same way as you select needle numbers for color stops.

If you are using one of these machines, select the Tajima Chenille TMCE-600 machine format. Each chain, moss and needle height function will be output as a single stop code.





Condition file

When using TMCE-600 format and saving a design as a DST file, a condition file (*.cc0) is saved alongside the design. This file contains information that the machine can read so that the setup process is partially automated.

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Setting the Start of Design/End of Design sequence

In addition to any End of Design function, some machines require extra Empty Stitches and Empty Jumps in order to stitch the start and end of a design. Other machines require a Stop function. Depending on the machine type, you may also require commands to initialize the machine or trigger the frame out exit after stitching.

Note : Remember that these fields show the number of extra codes you want to insert in addition to the default values.

When starting with Chain stitching, an empty stitch (non-data) code will automatically be inserted at the start of the design. When starting with Moss stitching, an empty stitch (non-data) and a stop code will be automatically inserted at the start of the design.

Do not digitize two Empty Stitches at the beginning of the design, as this will affect registration. Avoid using Empty Stitches elsewhere in the design. Other Tajima Chenille values are the same as the standard lockstitch Tajima machine values.




To set the Start of Design/End of Design sequence

1. Access the Machine Format Values dialog.

Note : Only fields relevant to the selected machine format will appear.

2. Click the Advanced tab and enter the Start of Design sequence.

! In the 0:0 Jump field, enter the number of Empty Jumps to insert at the start of the design.
! In the 0:0 field, enter the number of Empty Stitches to insert at the start of the design.

3. In the End of Design panel, enter the end of design sequence.

! In the second 0:0 Jump field, enter the number of Empty Jumps to insert at the end of the design.
! In the 0:0 field, enter the number of Empty Stitches to insert at the end of the design.

4. Click Save.
5. Click OK.

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Adjusting advanced machine format settings

The Advanced tab lets you set additional machine format options. Again, the available settings depend on the selected machine format. You can set the color change sequence, and insert special codes for the start or end of a design.

Warning : Only change Advanced values if you are familiar with the codes used by your embroidery machine.

Setting the color change sequence

Some machines cannot interpret Color Change commands unless they form part of a ‘color change sequence’ made up of Empty Jumps and Empty Stitches before and after each Color Change command. Check the requirements of your machine to determine whether you need to enter color change sequence values.



In the Advanced tab, the Color Change Sequence panel reads from top to bottom, in the order the codes appear in the sequence. The first two fields show the number of Empty Stitches and Empty Jumps to insert before the Color Change command. The other fields show the Empty Jumps and Empty Stitches to insert after the command.





To set the color change sequence

1. Access the Machine Format Values dialog.

Note : Only fields relevant to the selected machine format will appear.

2. Click the Advanced tab and enter the Color Change sequence.

! In the first 0:0 field, enter the number of Empty Stitches to insert before the Color Change.
! In the first 0:0 Jump field, enter the number of Empty Jumps to insert before the Color Change.
! In the second 0:0 Jump field, enter the number of Empty Jumps to insert after the Color Change.
! In the second 0:0 field, enter the number of Empty Stitches to insert after the Color Change.

3. Click Save.
4. Click OK.

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Setting borer functions

Some embroidery machines are equipped with a borer. The borer often replaces one of the needles. You need to specify the needle position of the borer and its offset value. Borers are often ‘knife’ attachments where the cutting position is offset 12 mm from the main needle. Before the machine starts, the frame moves so that the borer is in the correct position.

This extra frame movement compensates for the borer offset. Some machines automatically adjust for this offset when a Borer In function is encountered. These machines should have an offset value of 0. Similarly, if you are using a boring needle (instead of a knife), you do not need an offset value.

To set borer functions

1. Access the Machine Format Values dialog.

Note : Only fields relevant to the selected machine format will appear.

2. In the Standard tab, enter the required borer offset in the Offset field.

! If your machine automatically enters an offset when a Borer In function is encountered, enter an offset of 0 mm.
! If your machine requires an offset value, enter an offset of 12.0 mm.

3. Click Save.
4. Click OK.

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Selecting explicit needle height

You can choose to use the needle heights selected in the design or select the needle heights manually on the machine.

To select explicit needle height

1. Access the Machine Format Values dialog.

Note : Only fields relevant to the selected machine format will appear.

2. In the Standard tab, select the Explicit Value checkbox to use the needle heights selected in the design. Clear the checkbox to select the needle heights manually on the machine.

3. Click Save.
4. Click OK.

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Setting trim functions

With some machine formats you can specify how to format and interpret trim commands. Some machines understand specific trim codes. Other machines interpret multiple jumps as a trim command. Machines without an automatic trimmer may not know how to interpret trim commands, and may even shift the design when a trim code is encountered.

For these machines you need to deselect the Output Trims checkbox so that trim functions are ignored when the design is stitched.


To set trim functions

1. Access the Machine Format Values dialog.

Note : Only fields relevant to the selected machine format will appear.

2. In the Standard tab, select the Output Trims checkbox to include trim functions when outputting to the selected machine format.

Note : If you deselect the Output Trims checkbox, the trim functions are not removed from the design but simply ignored for the selected machine format.

3. Specify the trim function format to use:

! Jumps: for machines that interpret multiple jumps as trims. You also need to enter the required number of jumps.
! Code: for machines that use specific trim codes.

4. Click Save.
5. Click OK.

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