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1.2.2 'Explore' Files
Introduction
Computer Skills
'Explore' Files
The Statler Stitcher computer comes pre-loaded with all the software and files in
place, but at some time we all need to add, copy, move or delete some of our files.
There are several 'right' ways to manage files so if there is a method you know and
are comfortable with, use it. Windows Explorer 18 is used here because it is easy to
use.
As described earlier, files have a path 17 (the disk drive, folder and subfolders), a
filename 17 (hopefully it is descriptive) and a type called a file extension 18 .
CreativeStudio can read the following types of files:
.qli is the Quilting Language format that Statler Stitcher recognizes.
.dxf is a format used by CAD systems (like Autosketch) that the Statler recognizes
.pat is a Pattern File that has been encrypted to run only on a specific Statler
machines.
At some time, additional patterns will be purchased and will need to be moved to the
folder containing your personal files; C:\My Patterns. The new files will exist on
some type of removable media (like a thumb drive 11 ) and Windows Explorer can
help copy them to their new folder.
First, insert the thumb drive 11 (removable media generally need a USB port) and
open up Windows Explorer 18 . Search 19
the folder structure and find the
removable media.
In this example, the thumb drive has been given the letter "F" but each computer can
be different so it might be E, F, G, H, or some other letter. The example shows the
thumb drive has two folders that will be used for copying files to/from the home
computer (Laptop) and the Statler. These folders are named: CopyLaptopToStatler
and CopyStatlerToLaptop. Using descriptive names for files and folders will make
this process much easier.
Copying Files
We know where the files are (source is F:\CopyLaptopToStatler) and where they
need to be placed (destination is C:\My Patterns). Windows Explorer is used here
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