04-23-2007, 12:49 PM
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Junior ??? Rocketeer
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Knightdale, NC
Posts: 1,470
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We always do laser cutting as a service to our "faithful"!
Time is a consideration, so it is not always overnight. The easiest format is Corel .CDR files Version 10 since that prints directly to the cutter. We can "dumb-dowb" Version 11 or 12, but that is another step. A .TIF file is next best, but it takes an extra 10 or 15 minutes. Some higher res .JPG files are OK. Rocksim takes the longest, 15-30 minutes, because it is completely manual. I have to bring up RockSim and write down all the points and "recurve" the rounded corners. "One of these days" I am going to master that export, but it still exports as Version 12 and then has to ve converted to Version 10.
This all sounds complicated. It's not. It is just time consuming.
On the other hand, I am trying to get files for all the classic designs in the system. This might be an area that the team can assist in exchange for free beta versions of all the generated files.
A Corel Draw format of the V-2 file is attached to show the exact format that goes to the Laser cutter.
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Carl McLawhorn
NAR#4717 L2
semroc.com
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