Hello,

I am thinking about getting a Viking Designer Se LE and was wondering what embroidery format it takes. I want to be able to download using the usb and go directly to the machine.  I don't want to have to use special software in order to get it to the machine. Also, if anyone has this machine I would love to know how you like it.  Thank you.

Thank you.  I was hoping it would take VIP or HUS.  My favorite place I download embroidery designs from has both formats.  I was hoping to avoid having to use software.  I am so glad you you enjoy your machine.  Have you used your jump trim feature?  Is the back messy from using this feature ie birdsnesting.  Thank you.

I realized last night that the prefered format is VP3, but I use VIP and HUS most of the time, I have converted to VP3 when I wanted the screen to reflect Mederia colors instead of the default sulky colors. You can also change the colors using the 4D Organizer software (I had the software name wrong in my last post "4D Disk Manager"), though I usually just choose the thread colors as I go. The main reason I upgraded was for the jump stitch trim feature, it works fine, but you are correct that it makes the back messy and you will want/need to turn it off for some of the designs. I took the free machine classes when I bought the Designer I and found them to be very helpful because the instructor pointed out many features and tips that I wouldn't have known to look for.

If this is not addressed in the manual for your machine, check with your Husqvarna dealer to see if there is an update for the machine that will allow you to choose other brands of thread.