By cassette, do you mean floppy disk? I've never heard of a cassete with designs before?
Hello,
> My #1+ came with a cassette numbered 1,2,3,4, etc. that I use with the blank
> programmable card. I also use it with my Amazing Box card. I have the
> Reader/Writer box and Viking software as well as Embird, Size Express, Smart
> Sizer Gold and Pre-Design.
>
> BT
>
> > Hi,
> > I have been reading this group and trying to get caught up on the
> > messages my server still has online. I've also gotten into google and
> > done some searches on specific topics.
> > I have a few really basic questions regarding using the Viking 1+
> > (not the Designer 1) and the Ultimate box. These are hopefully very
> > basic to anyone already using a reader/writer box but they are mysteries
> > to me at the moment. Most of the FAQs at the various reader/writer
> > sites deal with the computer interface to the reader/writer and my
> > question is on the end with using the card with the sewing machine. How
> > do you use a card of designs with the Viking 1+ when you don't have a
> > cassette with the card? I have used other Viking embroidery cards but
> > they all have a cassette with them. Do you use embroidery 1 cassette to
> > give you the controls (on/off, next/previous color, move design, etc.)
> > or do you run without a cassette in the machine? I know, this is very
> > basic but I haven't found my answer anywhere in my searches.
> > I bought my Viking 1+ on ebay and have had a great time using the
> > embroidery designs that I got with the machine. I have two additional
> > embroidery cards beyond the standard with the machine but everything I
> > have is produced by Viking. I haven't ventured at all into the
> > reader/writer area. I have done a bit of research into using the Viking
> > reader/writer and their software vs. using other reader/writers. The
> > Ultimate box seems to be a good idea but I'm not clear on a few of the
> > steps involved. Of course, I'm not clear on the use with the Viking
> > reader/writer either. ;-) I know, I could go to the dealer to get the
> > reader/writer, spend $800 and get training with it but it is a bit
> > pricey. I would hate to spend all that money and find that for want of
> > a little information, I could have done the same thing for $250 or so.
> > Thanks in advance for any help here.
> >
> > Marilyn
> >
> >