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# Open VCarvePro software.

# Open VCarvePro software.

# To start a new project, you must first select “Create a new file.”

# To start a new project, you must first select “Create a new file.”

# Next, you will be prompted to input the width, height, and thickness of the material. Click Ok to move on to the next step.

# Next, you will be prompted to input the width, height, and thickness of the material you are using. Click Ok to move on to the next step.

# Now select "import vector".

# Now select "import vector".

# Make sure all the pieces are close together, but make sure they don't overlap.  

# Make sure all the imported pieces are close together, but make sure they don't overlap.  

# Starting with the inside features, you will hold the shift key and select all of the holes. Once they are all selected, go to Tool Path and select the Profile Tool Path. Choose your cut depth, tool, parameters, and then select OK. Double-check that Inside Cut is also selected, and check the box for Ramp.

# Starting with the inside features, you will hold the shift key and select all of the holes. Once they are all selected, go to Tool Path and select the appropriate Profile or pocketing Tool Path. Choose your cut depth, tool, parameters, and then select OK. Double-check that Inside Cut is also selected, and check the box for Ramp.

# To save the inside cutout tool path, select Calculate and OK.

# To save the inside cutout tool path, select Calculate and OK.

# You can now preview this first tool path to ensure that it is running exactly how you want it.

# Select "preview selected tool path" to ensure the path is correct.

# Switch back to the 2D view and begin the process for cutting out your logo or design. This starts by holding down the shift key and selecting the logo.

# Switch back to the 2D view and begin the process for cutting out your logo or design. This starts by holding down the shift key and selecting the items.

# Select VCarve, and make sure the settings are correct. If you are satisfied, select Calculate and OK again. You can preview this part of the process as well.

# Select VCarve, and make sure the settings are correct. If you are satisfied, select Calculate and OK again. You can preview this part of the process as well.

# Go back to the 2D view to begin the outside cutout process.

# Go back to the 2D view to begin the outside cutout process.

# Holding the shift key down, you can now select the outer pieces that need to be cut out. Then select Close on the right side of the screen.

# Holding the shift key down, you can now select the outer pieces that need to be cut out. Then select Close on the right side of the screen.

# Next, choose Tool Path, select Outside Cut, and change your tool and parameters as needed. Check the box for adding a Ramp, and hit Calculate.

# Next, choose Tool Path, select Outside Cut, and change your tool and parameters as needed. Check the box for adding a Ramp, and hit Calculate.

# Now you can preview the entire process before giving it the green light.

# Preview the entire process before saving the file.

# Once you are happy with the design, you can transport the files onto a flash drive to import onto the machine.

# Once you are happy with the design, select "Laguna SmartShop BR ATC(inch)(*prg)" post processor and "save toolpath(s)". You can copy the files onto a flash drive to import into the machine.

==Safety==

==Safety==