There are now several versions of the basic Futura software and AutoPunch available on the market. The most current is version 1.0.0.2. To determine what version of either software you have, you will find this information around the inside rim of the CD at approximately 4 o'clock. Before loading any of the Options into your computer, check the version and then follow the steps below. The following steps will update your software so that you will now have the latest 1.0.0.2 version of the basic program and all options.
To load base software 1.0.0.0 with AutoPunch 1.0.0.0 or base software 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.1
- You must use bobbin part number 085128. This bobbin is specifically designed for the Futura CE-100 and CE-200.
- Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer – machine turned OFF)
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close program and turn off the machine
- Install Autopunch and leave the CD in the tray
- Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
- Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in the Access code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on the check mark to open program
To load base software 1.0.0.0 with AutoPunch 1.0.0.1 or base software 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.0
- Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer - machine turned OFF)
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close program and turn off the machine
- Install Autopunch and leave the CD in the tray
- Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
- Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in the Access code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on the check mark to open program
To load base software 1.0.0.0 or 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.2
- Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer- machine turned OFF)
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close software and turn off machine
- Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
- Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
- Install Autopunch using Installation Wizard – leave CD in tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click to open program
- Type in Access Code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program
To load base software 1.0.0.2 with Autopunch 1.0.0.0 or 1.0.0.1
- Load Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer- machine turned OFF)
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close program and turn off machine
- Place Autopunch CD in tray but CANCEL Installation Wizard
- Download appropriate update for Windows Version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
- Double left click on the desktop download icon to install update
- Turn on Futura Machine and double left click to open the program
- Type in Access Code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program
To load base software 1.0.0.1 with Autopunch 1.0.0.1 with Hyperfont 1.0.0.2 or Photo Stitch 1.0.0.2
- Load Base software (have the machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both machine and computer – machine turned OFF)
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close program and then turn off the machine
- Install the Autopunch program and leave the CD in the tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in the Access code from Autopunch jewel case and then left click on the check mark to open program*
- Close program and then turn off the machine
- Download appropriate update for Windows version from the Futura-Support.com updates and save to desktop
- Double left click on the desktop icon to install update
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close program and then turn off the machine
- Install HyperFont program – leave CD in tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click to open program
- Type in Access Code from HyperFont jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program*
- Close program and then turn off the machine
- Install PhotoStitch program – leave CD in tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click to open program
- Type in Access Code from PhotoStitch jewel case and then left click on check mark to open program*
* Must open the program after installing each Option with CD in tray and type in Access Code before installing next Option.
To load base software 1.0.0.2 and adding all Options - Hyperfont 1.0.0.2, PhotoStitch 1.0.0.2, Autopunch 1.0.0.2 and Cross Stitch 1.0.0.1
- Install Base software (have machine set-up for embroidery with USB connected to both the machine and computer- machine turned OFF)
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Close program and then turn off machine
- Install Autopunch program and leave the CD in the tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in Access Code from AutoPunch jewel case and then left click on check mark*
- Close program and turn off machine
- Install Hyperfont program and leave the CD in the tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in Access Code from HyperFont jewel case and then click on check mark*
- Close Program and turn off machine
- Install Photo Stitch program and leave the CD in the tray
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in Access Code from PhotoStitch jewel case and then left click on check mark*
- Close program and turn off machine.
- Install Auto Cross Stitch program and leave CD in tray
- Download appropriate update for Windows version from the Futura-Support.com updates (Fut_sp2_Options.exe) and save to desktop
- Double left click on the desktop download icon to install
- Turn on Futura machine and double left click on Futura icon to open program
- Type in Access Code from Auto Cross Stitch jewel case and then left click on check mark*
* Must open the program after installing each Option with CD in tray and type in Access Code before installing next Option.
