iPunch Version 7 and 8 Updates and Extras

                           
                            Instructions for Updating iPunch Version 7 or 8

1.  Download the appropriate update file from one of the links below.  If you purchased Version 7 (serial number 4120 and below), download the install file for Version 7, and vice-versa for Version 8.  To do so, right-click on the appropriate link and choose "Save Target As" from the menu that appears.  Choose the directory into which you'll be saving the file and choose Save.  It is recommended that you download it to a location on your hard drive, not your desktop or floppy.  BE SURE TO REMEMBER WHAT DIRECTORY YOU SAVED IT INTO.  Also note that the file is approximately 5Mb and is too large for a floppy diskette. If it needs to be transferred to another computer, burn it onto CD or other high-capacity storage format such as zip drive or USB drive.  When finished, you should have downloaded the following 2 files to a directory of your choosing:

   setup7_110703 or setup85_012904
   dataset85.exe

2.  Uninstall iPunch .  If you already have iPunch 7 and/or 8 installed on your computer, be sure to uninstall this first by clicking on START, then SETTINGS or CONTROL PANEL, and finally select ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS.  Remove both the Texmac iPunch 7 and/or Texmac iPunch 8 program and iPunch 7 and/or 8 dataset.
3.  Find the master/key file or diskette containing this file.  If you don't have this, you may download it from the section below entitled  "iPunch Security File."  Save this to a floppy diskette and insert into the floppy drive. 
4. Run the update file you downloaded.  Just double-click on the file, which should be named setup7_110703 or setup8_012904.   Follow the prompts of the install program until the program installs fully.  If the program fails to install or launch, re-try the process carefully. Make note of any errors that occur and contact us at 704.393.6558 or send e-mail to softsupport@texmacusa.com.  
5. Reinstall your program dataset.  Do this by running the dataset85 file that you downloaded.  

iPunch Version 7.0 Full Program Update

Click here to download the dataset installer for iPunch 8.5.  NOTE:  When installing, change the installation folder from  iPunch8 to iPunch7.

Click here for Release Notes about this version.

iPunch Version 8.5 Full Program Update

Release Date January 29, 2004
Download this file if you have purchased iPunch Version 8.5. You must have a Security Dongle connected to your PC to install this file, and the master/key file present on one of your computer's drives.  

Click here to download the installation program for this newest version of iPunch 8.5. 

Click here to download the dataset for this newest version of iPunch 8.5. 

Click here for Release Notes about this version.

  Click here to download the installation program for iPunch 3.5.

  Click here to download the dataset installer for iPunch 3.5.

  Release notes will be posted soon.

Newer versions of iPunch 7, 8 and iPunch@ Home that are currently in the evaluation process are posted in the space below.  Upon final approval, we expect them to provide for you improved performance with feature enhancements and fixes!  You may download these for your evaluation purposes.  In doing so, it is understood that you will abide by the terms of our beta testing agreement to help us test and evaluate each version's readiness for release.  Contact the support desk if you have any questions!

Improvements in iPunch 7 November 7 2003 Release

Improvements in iPunch 8.5 and iPunchHome 3.5  Versions

Greatly Improved Recipes: Better-named stitch recipes with more thorough testing behind them will make it easier for users  to get great output without having to worry about understanding stitch parameters. Both programs will now open to a recipe called "default" with good basic settings. Overall, much easier to get professional-quality sewouts with very little effort.

Improved Vector File Importation: iPunch has much better importation of .EMF and .WMF files. 

Improved Performance: Much more efficient and much better-tested code will result in the program being able to run faster on a given computer.

Spanish Support - By double-clicking the language.bat file, you can change the program to Spanish in 1 easy step. 

Bug Fixes:  Current iPunch Home Jan 21, 2004 release corrects bug discovered Jan 20, 2004 where user unable to set 1-line satin stitch width.  

General Program Text Revisions & Other Refinements - There are many more small refinements in addition to the ones listed above.  Be sure to read about them in future editions of the program release notes!  

PLEASE NOTE:  Remember that when downloading and installing beta versions, it is required that you agree to provide comments and feedback on their performance to the software department at TEXMAC.  You may do so by e-mailing to softsupport@texmacusa.com or contacting us at 704.393.6558.  We are very excited about the ongoing developments.  Please check back from time to time if you are interested in beta testing our software.

Note:  There are no beta versions currently available.

 iPunch Demo Version

iPunch@Home Demonstration Version
This will install an evaluation version of Texmac's iPunch @ Home, the exciting new embroidery digitizing software system.  Feel free to download it and try it out.  Note that the file save feature is disabled since it is only a product demo.

 iPunch Manuals & Other Documentation

iPunch@Home Software Manual in Electronic Form

iPunch@Home Software Manual in Electronic Form

 SEDS Updates and Extras

What's New in 6.7
Want to know about the new features provided in Version  6.7??  Would you be interested to know that small  lettering has been dramatically improved in this version? Find out more about this and the rest of the goodies in 6.7 by downloading this illustrated document here. 

   click HERE to download.