Embroider names in series: Batch processing in Creativate

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. What is batch processing in Creativate?

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 individual names or terms—for example, from a list of names.

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”

mySewnet™ PLATINUM

899.00 EUR

1799.00 EUR

To the product

mySewnet™ Feature Bundle 2024

179.00 EUR

To the product

PREMIER+ 2 ULTRA / mySewnet Platinum (MAC)

189.00 EUR

399.00 EUR

To the product

PREMIER+ 2 ULTRA / mySewnet Platinum (WINDOWS PC)

189.00 EUR

399.00 EUR

To the product

3. Step-by-step: Insert names automatically

1. Open Creativate and create your layout with the text object (e.g. a name tag)
2. Activate “Lettering” , write a placeholder (e.g. [Name])
3. Go to “Name Changer ”
4. Select your list of names
5. Assign the column headings to the placeholders in the embroidery layout
6. Select a save location and the desired export formats (e.g. .vp3, .pes, .dst)
7. 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 mySewnet Platinum or Creativate Elite, you can expand the functionality with this feature bundle.