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====Overview====
====Overview====
Performing a cut or engrave with the laser will always begin with CorelDraw by opening/importing an image, pdf, DXF, or similar file. If you do not have a file yet then it can also be used to create geometries. Once a file has been brought into CorelDraw, it must be adjusted so that job control can distinguish between what should be cut out of the material and what should be engraved. A cut is indicated by changing the line type to hairline with a red fill (in the RGB color scheme) and an engrave is indicated by the color black. Any other colors should be deleted or set to white. After the graphic is prepared, it is transferred to job control using [File] > [Print] and making sure trotec is selected as the device. It will then pop up in the job list on the right hand side of the screen. At this point the laser should be set up by turning it on, placing the material on the honeycomb table, and then raising the table to focus the laser. The final steps are then to click the usb icon in job control to connect to the laser cutter, drag the job onto the to scale honeycomb table, set the correct material properties, and then click the play button to perform the cut. When performing an engrave on a glass or water bottle the set up process in CorelDraw is the same, but there are a few differences in job control and laser cutter itself. A big one is that the honeycomb table must be exchanged for the rotary tool which must be done while the laser cutter is OFF. The laser cutter should automatically recognize that the rotary is attached. The only change in job control is that the accessory should be changed in the settings from the honeycomb table to the rotary tool.
====Demonstration====
====Demonstration====