Laser Cutter Guide

Import Bitmap Files

The laser cutter can raster images from bitmap files.

  • Laser Cut imports the following bitmap file formats
    • BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIF, TGA, PCX

The software can only set engrave (raster) cuts for bitmaps; it needs vector drawings to set other cut types.

Import Vector Files

Use vector files to set cut lines and mark engrave areas.

  • Laser Cut imports following vector file formats
    • DXF (AutoCAD)
    • AI (Adobe Illustrator 10 preferred)
    • PLT (Plotter file)
    • TST, NC
    • ECP files – this is the native format of Laser Cut

By default the software automatically selects all embedded vectors on file import.

Using Lasercut Software

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Associate Vectors Sets to Color Layers

If you want to order your cuts or make more than one type of cut, you need to put your vectors into layers

  • Select all the vectors for a given layer
  • Select a color for the layer
  • Repeat selecting vectors and defining layers until all vectors are within a layer

SetLaserOrigin

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