Creativate: Efficiently embroider names with batch processing

Batch processing is a feature of the Creativate Extra and Elite versions. It allows you to define an embroidery layout with a placeholder and then automatically fill it with custom names or terms.

1. 1. What is batch processing in Creativate?
2. 2. Requirements and file formats
3. 3. Step-by-step: Insert names automatically
4. 4. Layout options and export
5. 5. Common application examples

1. What is batch processing in Creativate?

2. Requirements and file formats

You need:

An activated version of Creativate Extra or Elite
A prepared embroidery file with text placeholder
A list, for example, with the column “First Name”

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Name changer / batch processing embroidery software

3. Step-by-step: Insert names automatically

Open Creativate and create your layout with the text object (e.g. a name tag)
Activate “Lettering” , write a placeholder (e.g. [Name])
Go to “Name Changer ”
Select your list of names
Assign the column headings to the placeholders in the embroidery layout
Select a save location and the desired export formats (e.g. .vp3, .pes, .dst)
Click on “Create” – the software automatically generates one file per name

4. Layout options and export

The position, font and size of the placeholder remain the same for all files
You can also add embroidery elements (e.g. frames, motifs, logos)
Export formats: Depending on the machine type, different file formats are available
The generated files are numbered or automatically contain the respective name in the file name

5. Common application examples

Name labels for daycare, school or retirement home
Shirts or vests for teams, clubs or events
Patches for events, trade fairs or markets
Serial production of gifts with personalized labeling

mySewnet™ Feature Bundle 2024

179.0 EUR

This feature was subsequently developed for the subscription version. If you have the one-time purchase version of CREATIVATE Elite (formerly mySewnet Platinum), you can expand the functionality with this feature bundle.