Hi, Shari,

Based on my research and what I've been told 3rd hand, everything you say is true.

I went straight to the Wilcom website before my last post, took time to view the video presentations and read what was there. I really don't see what it is that Wilcom software does (or doesn't do) that makes it worth even 4, 5, even 6 times what other brands of digitizing software cost. Perhaps some day I'll be able to take a look for myself, but until then I'll be using something considerably less expensive and, if/when problems arise make use of professionals, like you, that do know what Wilcom provides. If you provide your services via the internet drop me a line with all your contact information and I'll start my list of digitizers with you.

The decision whether or not to buy will be made by the end of next week.

Keep smilin',

Michael

Michael,
Be sure and download the free TrueSizer program at the Wilcom site. That way if your digitizer does a design for you in the emb format, you can resize it keeping the stitch integrity (within reason), view it in true view, change thread colors on screen, etc.
Good luck on your added venture. Embroidery is a very exciting medium to work with.
Shari
Arizona

Michael
from what I've been told Wilcom write alot of the 'Machine Specific' software, the frontend has just been changed to Manufacturers Specs.
Barudan Punchant Software is Rebadged Wilcom. Janome Digitizer 10000 Home embroidery Software was written by Wilcom. Most software have different levels and 'Options' that can be purchased seperately. The higher the level, the more expensive. Cheap software may have the options, but the stitch quality may not be as good, and ultimately cost more in production with increased thread breaks and poor stitch registration.
With Wilcom (and I'm sure the other big ones) you can start ofF with the entry level, and upgrade later to the next level when you are comfortable. All you will pay for the upgrade will be the difference in price between the two levels. ie if you have level A and it cost you $2000, and level B costs $3000.00, for you to upgade to level B will cost $1000. There is no time frame on this either. You could upgade two years later, and it will only cost what the difference is at the time. (At least thats how it works here in Australia, and I'm sure thats how it would work elsewhere)

John