{"id":5183,"date":"2010-04-28T07:40:23","date_gmt":"2010-04-28T14:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=5183"},"modified":"2016-06-28T16:12:38","modified_gmt":"2016-06-28T23:12:38","slug":"announcing-eq7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/announcing-eq7\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing EQ7"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Announcing<\/a>
Announcing EQ7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I just heard the announcement for the new version of the Electric Quilt software, EQ7. This is an update to Electric Quilt 6.<\/p>\n

I have used EQ since the dark ages of EQ3? EQ4? I can’t even remember. There are a number of things I like about the product, but the most important one to me is their customer service. I deal with bad customer service all day every day at my job. The EQ folks respond INTELLIGENTLY and TIMELY to emails. They even call if the email string is getting to complicated. I love good customer service and theirs is awesome.<\/p>\n

I use EQ for designing a number of different projects: Flowering Snowball<\/a>, Sorbet<\/a>, 2009 Teacher pillows<\/a>, the Pineapple<\/a>, etc. I am not a very advanced user and have always wanted to take a class. It is still on my to do list.<\/p>\n

I have tried out pattern\/color keys using EQ6 and have had some trouble with the size of the file. I was successful with a Sorbet Color Key<\/a> and I never really followed up to figure out my problem.<\/p>\n

\"EQ7<\/a>
EQ7 Upgrade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The other thing I like about the software is that there are marked improvements in the software with each new release. I buy some upgrades of other software and think “brother, what is so new and great about this release?” Not with The Electric Quilt. I often think I don’t need the new version and then when I see the list of features, I have to buy it.<\/p>\n

I am pretty excited about the new version’s features, especially since my EQ6 copy is on my dead computer and I just haven’t wanted to deal with the activation process. There have been multiple times recently when I wanted to do something and have been disappointed not to have dealt with the reinstallation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Quilts, Blocks and now PHOTOS!<\/strong>
\nDigital cameras will become a quilter’s best friend. EQ7 has dozens of ways to turn everyday photos into quilt \u00ad\u00adart images. Or crop and edit scanned fabrics right in EQ7 in minutes. And that’s just the start!<\/p>\n

New Activation Policy<\/strong>
\nYou’ll never run out of EQ7 activations! Activation and deactivation is as easy as two clicks of the mouse. Install on as many computers as you like and quickly transfer activations from computer to computer. This new policy gives you complete freedom to manage your own activations \u2014 and no dongle to worry about!<\/p>\n

Easier than ever for new users<\/strong>
\nEQ7<\/strong><\/em> is the most user-friendly full-featured quilting software yet.<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Complete user manual<\/li>\n
  • 22 printable full-color PDF lessons (115 pages)<\/li>\n
  • Point-and-read info on each tool \u2013 now linked directly to Help topics<\/li>\n
  • 10 videos targeted for beginners<\/li>\n
  • 67 \u201cHow do I?\u201d topics: printable stepped-out instructions for doing everything from printing English paper-piecing templates to drawing a New York Beauty<\/li>\n
  • Built-in Help buttons are everywhere, targeted to the task you’re doing<\/li>\n
  • New block tools for creating original blocks instantly without drawing<\/li>\n
  • Blocks size themselves \u2013 just drag and drop on the quilt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Users upgrading from EQ6 will feel right at home<\/strong>
    \nExactly the same friendly interface, plus loads of new user-requested features.<\/p>\n

      \n
    • 5000 copyright-free blocks<\/li>\n
    • 5000 new scanned fabrics, plus grayscale textures<\/li>\n
    • 120 new pre-designed quilt layouts<\/li>\n
    • Snap blocks to a Quilt grid<\/li>\n
    • Instant border blocks with greatly expanded Auto Borders<\/li>\n
    • Print multiple photos on fabric<\/li>\n
    • Create original fabric designs from photos, then print on fabric<\/li>\n
    • Mirror and use myriad symmetries on photos<\/li>\n
    • Use dozens of artistic effects, making everyday photos look like watercolors or Impressionist paintings<\/li>\n
    • 79 new features in all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Netbook compatible<\/strong>
      \nWorks on netbooks as well as laptops and desktop computers.<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I am sure there are a dozen more cool features. I love the digital \/ scanning possibilities.<\/p>\n

You can find out more information at the Electric Quilt website<\/a> or by calling: (800) 356-4219. No, I am not being paid to write this. Yes, they sent me a press release.<\/p>\n

__________________________________________________<\/p>\n

The Fine Print:<\/p>\n

When will The Electric Quilt Company begin shipping EQ7?<\/strong>
\nWe will begin shipping June 7, 2010.<\/p>\n

What are the EQ7 and EQ7 Upgrade system requirements?<\/strong>
\nELECTRIC QUILT 7<\/strong>
\nMinimum system requirements:<\/strong><\/strong> Windows\u00ae XP, Windows\u00ae Vista, Windows\u00ae 7 (32 or 64 bit), Internet access, 750 MB of available hard-disk space, CD-ROM drive. Netbook compatible. Internet required for activation, deactivation, and periodic validations.
\nRecommended:<\/strong> Monitor with screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater, Adobe\u00ae Reader\u00ae, sound card for demo videos.
\nActivation:<\/strong> Internet access is required for activation and deactivation. Unlimited installations. Activations can be easily transferred between computers. Two (2) computers may be simultaneously active.<\/p>\n

EQ7 UPGRADE<\/strong>
\nMinimum system requirements:<\/strong><\/strong> Windows\u00ae XP, Windows\u00ae Vista, Windows\u00ae 7 (32 or 64 bit), Internet access, 750 MB of available hard-disk space, CD-ROM drive. Netbook compatible. Internet required for activation, deactivation, and periodic validations.
\nRecommended:<\/strong> Monitor with screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater, Adobe\u00ae Reader\u00ae, sound card for demo videos.
\nActivation:<\/strong> Internet access is required for activation and deactivation. Unlimited installations. Activations can be easily transferred between computers. Two (2) computers may be simultaneously active.<\/p>\n

UPGRADE VERSION<\/strong> of Electric Quilt 7 This upgrade version of Electric Quilt 7 will install only if you are a licensed user of Electric Quilt 6 (EQ6). Visit www.electricquilt.com<\/a> for other upgrade requirements.<\/p>\n

What is the activation policy?<\/strong>
\nEQ7 has a new<\/strong> activation policy, created as a result of user feedback.<\/p>\n

Activation: Internet access is required for activation and deactivation. Unlimited installations.
\nActivations can be easily transferred between computers.\u00a0Two (2) computers may be simultaneously active.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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