Updates & Help
Help Links - Software Updates - Tutorials - Machine Upgrades
Manufacturers release updates for their product lines to provide fixes and to allow for new services. In addition to the links on this page, you can check the manufacturer’s Website for help and updates.
Help Links
Husqvarna Viking®
The Husqvarna Viking® Helpdesk provides access to Embroidery Software Support, Sewing Machine Support and The Sewing Room—your on-line sewing instructor!
- Husqvarna Viking® software.
- Embroidery Software Help.
- 4D software help & updates.
- Husqvarna Viking® S.O.S. provides you with access to advanced support, exclusive on-line events, monthly newsletters and more. There is a yearly membership fee.
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FUTURA™
- FUTURA™ Machine Basics.
- FUTURA™ Software (Ease of use, Installation, Embroidery formats & Embroidery library).
- FAQs for model CE-100 and CE-200.
- FUTURA™ Embroidery Basics (Projects, Stabilizing, Needles & Hooping).
- FUTURA™ Sewing and Embroidery Projects.
- FUTURA™ Service Updates.
Software Updates
Software updates can be firmware or driver upgrades that improve your machine’s performance or provide solutions.
Husqvarna Viking® Designer SE Update
This update is available to all registered Husqvarna Viking Designer SE owners. You need the Designer SE 3D Embroidery Software CD, (3D Quickfont, 3D Organizer, Computer Connection) which came with your Husqvarna Viking Designer SE installed on a personal computer, running Windows XP. You need to have your Designer SE registered. Check the VSM Software Product Registration Database.
HASP Dongle Updates
HASP Dongle Drivers
If you are experiencing difficulties with the 3D Embroidery System Dongle then you may need to download the latest Dongle Driver.
HASP Firmware Update
As part of the 4D Embroidery System 8.1 update the HASP Dongle firmware must be updated, this is included in the 8.1 update. This firmware update utility enables you to update it without having to re-run the update.
FUTURA™ Service Updates
Tutorials
Are you looking for some help in creating those wonderful designs on the fantastic new embroidery machines? These tutorials should help you learn to make the most of your machine:
Machine Upgrades
Machine upgrades are hardware improvements to your sewing machine. These generally need to be installed in-store.
Husqvarna Viking® Designer SE Upgrade
The Designer SE Internal Software and Upgrade Kit includes the following improvements:
- Automatic Jump Stitch Trim
- Go to Exact Embroidery Stitch Number
- Increased Embroidery Speed
- Embroidery Time Countdown by Colour
- Thread Colour Name
Contact us about the Designer SE Upgrade.
www.clothcastle.com/updates.html
Updated: June 27, 2008

