Device selection
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Overview to version 1.8.0.0
Laser
The "Laser" tab needs to be selected to generate G-Code specifically for laser-cutter or -engraver.
Do the basic settings for
- Speed - speed of motion in X and Y direction
- Power - the desired S-value. Hover on "Power" to see the possible range, if a controller is connected.
- Passes - how often should the laser trace a contour
Optional the path can be modified by
- Hatch fill of closed shapes
- Overcut on closed shapes
- Z-axis
Via the setup, the displayed tool-path-width (when "Apply tool list" is active) and the Air assistant commands can be set:
On the associated device control tab,
- the laser can be switched on with low energy (adjustable via the setup)
- a pilot laser can be switched on (set commands via the setup)
- the air assist can be switched on (set commands via the setup)
Plotter
The "Plotter" tab provides options for use of a RC-servo or Z-axis to raise or lower a pen.
Note: if a Z-axis is used for pen -up/-down, a laser can be controlled for a single tool in the tool list, instead of the Z-axis. Switch to the laser-tab to change the view of the tool list for the laser parameters.
Optional the path can be modified by
- Hatch fill of closed shapes
- Wobble to make straight lines more hand drawn
- Split path to insert a subroutine e.g. to pick up new color with a brush
- Pen change
Via the setup, the displayed pen-width (when "Apply tool list" is active) can be set:
On the associated device control tab,
- the pen height can be controlled
- a dot (pen down/up) can be drawn
Router
The "Router" tab needs to be selected to generate GCode only for a Z-axis with some options.
Optional the path can be modified by
- Add a Tangential axis command
- Modify the path for a drag knife
Via the setup, the displayed tool-path-width (when "Apply tool list" is active) can be set:
On the associated device control tab,
- the spindle can be switched on
- the coolant can be switched on
- the mist can be switched on
Option Fill
The fill option can also be set for each tool individually.
Option Overcut
Option Z-axis
Option Wobble
Option Split
Option Pen change