Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
6
Time Required
- 03 - RDWorks Job Setup 6 steps
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Double click the RDworks Icon on the desktop to start RDWorks
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Click File -> Import on the menu bar
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Select your file and click "open"
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The laser cutter can import dxf and ai files most easily for vector formats. Additional formats are supported for image engraving.
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Layers or colors will be separated depending on the file type you are importing. (Refer to documentation for specific programs for details).
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Check the work panel in the top-right of RD Works to see that your layers imported correctly.
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Click the "Work" tab if the layers aren't visible.
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Press Ctrl-A to select all objects.
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Check that the dimensions displayed in the top-left of RDWorks are correct for you desired output size. Adjust as needed.
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DXF files can be imported with the wrong units. Checking the overall job dimensions helps prevent surprises.
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If your job has multiple “layers”, the layers will be cut in the order they are displayed in the work panel.
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Reorder layers by dragging and dropping them into the correct order.
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Key Point: It probably makes sense to set engrave layers before cut layers as the focus or position can change once the job is free from the surrounding material.
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Double click a layer to open the settings dialog.
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