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.CND Format Guide

.CND Embroidery File Format

CND is the Barudan FMC (Floppy Magnetic Card) embroidery format. It was developed for Barudan's older floppy-disk based machines and remains in use for legacy machine compatibility.

Used by: Barudan

Compatible machines: Barudan FMC series, Barudan BEKS-S

Quick Facts

Extension.cnd
Full NameBarudan CND (FMC)
BrandBarudan
Max Colors99
Read✓ Supported
Write✓ Supported
Stitch TypesRunning stitch, Satin stitch, Fill stitch
ReadableWritable

How to Open .CND Files

  1. 1Open compatible embroidery software.
  2. 2Go to File → Open and select CND format.
  3. 3Open your .cnd file.

How to Save / Export .CND Files

  1. 1Go to File → Save As → CND.
  2. 2Save and transfer to your Barudan machine.

Color Information

CND uses color change markers. Thread assignment is manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CND the same as DSB?
No — CND and DSB are both Barudan formats but for different machine generations. DSB is for newer Barudan machines; CND is for older FMC-series machines.

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Related Formats

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Common .CND Conversions

.CND → .DST.CND → .PES.CND → .JEF.CND → .VP3.CND → .EXP.CND → .HUS.CND → .XXX.CND → .SEW

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