Introduction
In this SOP you'll transfer your job from RDWorks to the machine in preparation for cutting. You should already have completed:
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If your file is already loaded into RDWorks, you can safely skip to step 2
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Click File -> Open on the menu bar.
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Select your file from the file list.
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Click Open.
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Confirm that your origin point is set correctly.
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If you need to adjust your origin see: Setting the origin
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Locate the "Laser Work" panel in the bottom right hand corner of RDWorks.
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Check that Position is set to "Current Position"
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Check the "Device---(USB:Auto)" is selected.
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Click Download in the Laser Work panel.
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When prompted to "Name Document" click "OK" to accept the default name.
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You're more then welcome to name your document. Documents are purged on a regular basis to keep the machine from slowing down downloads, however.
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When promted to "Cover the old one?" choose Yes
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Click OK to close the Download success dialog box.
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If your download fails check:
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The machine is on.
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The machine is not currently running a job.
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The USB cable is connected.
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On the machine controller, Tap the File Key
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Use the cursor keys to select your file.
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(If you just downloaded your file, it should be first in the list)
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Press Enter
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Your file should be loaded and its preview should display in the LCD screen.
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You are now ready to continue to focusing the laser cutter.
You are now ready to continue to focusing the laser cutter.
