Tajima DG17: Professional Embroidery Digitizing & Design Software

Tajima DG17 is the professional-grade embroidery digitizing software from Tajima Group, representing a significant leap forward in embroidery design technology . Unlike basic digitizing tools, DG17 is a true vector application for embroidery, generating superior stitch quality while benefiting from high-end technical support and exclusive LAN integration with Tajima embroidery machines.

The current release (17.1.1.8241) introduces powerful new features including Save and Print Tool, Garment Manager Improvements, New 3D Drawing Method, Quotation Estimator Wizard Enhancement, Lock Stitch Settings for Text, and Steil Thickness Setting . DG17 is also the first embroidery software to integrate directly with Adobe Substance 3D Sampler, eliminating manual digitization by converting virtual embroidery effects into stitch-ready data with one click.

???? Primary Users

This professional embroidery digitizing software is designed for:

  • Embroidery Digitizers & Production Managers creating and editing stitch files for commercial embroidery machines 

  • Apparel Decorators & Print Shops operating Tajima, Barudan, Brother, SWF, and ZSK machines 

  • Fashion & Sportswear Brands developing in-house embroidery capabilities with seamless Adobe Substance integration 

  • Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs producing custom hats, uniforms, and promotional merchandise

  • Product Development Teams using 3D preview and fabric-specific stitching optimizations

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

???? Core Digitizing & Design

  • True Vector Application – Superior embroidery quality with high-end vector editing tools 

  • Auto-digitizer – Automatically convert simple artwork into embroidery; great for quick stitch count estimation for quoting 

  • Over 250 High-Quality Fonts – Connected embroidery fonts including special fonts and fonts as small as 3 mm 

  • Monogram Wizard – Create beautiful 3-letter monograms with decorations and frames 

  • Outline Processor – Resize outline files with automatic stitch count adjustment; use parts of multiple stock designs 

  • Stitch to Outline Conversion – Convert stitch files back to outlines for editing 

???? Advanced Stitch Effects & Fill Types

  • Sun Stitch – New decorative stitch effect for creative designs 

  • Evolve – Advanced stitch transformation tool 

  • RickRack – Zigzag decorative stitch effect 

  • Wave Fill – Realistic texture for plants and animals 

  • Radial Fill – Radiating stitches from a central point 

  • Line Sculpture – 3D effects while reducing total stitch count 

  • Satin Capped Ends – Create highest quality 3D puffy foam effects 

???? Production & Efficiency Tools

  • Quotation Estimator – Incorporates design parameters, pricing information, printable sheets 

  • Print Worksheets – Company name, design name, estimated cost, thread sequence 

  • Design Connections – Automatic trim insertion based on distance; lock stitches around trims, color changes, stops 

  • Redraw Toolbar – Preview designs on garments and fabrics before production 

  • Global View – Navigate designs and zoom into specific areas 

☁️ PulseCloud & LAN Integration

  • PulseCloud – Store up to 100,000 designs; share on social media; access from mobile devices 

  • Remote Machine Status – Check machine status and productivity away from production floor 

  • Tajima LAN Support – Exclusive support for Tajima LAN-compatible machines :

    • Display messages on controller

    • Set maximum machine speed

    • Real-time production status

    • Auto-download next design from queue

    • Operator/machine/design efficiency analysis

    • Eliminate USB/diskette transfers

???? Special Effects Modules (Optional)

  • Sequins – 12 styles, automatic borders, 4 perforated fonts, intelligent filling preserving voids 

  • Chenille – Interlocking, spiral, full stitch, chain stitch modes; auto color sequence 

  • Taping, Cording, Coiling – Special head effects using Tajima’s specialty embroidery head 

  • Head Grouping – Multi-head machines can stitch different design portions simultaneously

???? System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) – Note: Windows 11 Home “S” mode must be disabled 

  • Processor: 64-bit 2.5 GHz Quad Core Intel processor 

  • RAM: 4 GB 

  • Storage: 1 GB available space 

  • Display: 1024×768 resolution