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1 -Much like 3D printers, waterjet cutters need a slicing program to convert vector files into movement instructions for a given machine. Our program of choice is [[WazerCam>>https://wam.wazer.com/wazercam]], as it's UI is intuitive, the most important settings are readily available, and it's easy to set up for new users.
1 +Much like 3D printers, laser cutters need a slicing program to convert vector files into movement instructions for a given machine. Our program of choice is [[Lightburn>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/]], as it's UI is intuitive, the most important settings are readily available, and it's easy to set up for new users.
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3 3  == Installation ==
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5 ---Versions of Lightburn for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS are available at their [[downloads page>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial]]. Every **new** user is allowed a free 30 day trial period with full access to all features. After that, a **lifetime** license key can be purchased for $120 [[here>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-dsp]]. You can always access Lightburn on the computers in the RPS for free. Students with a reservation for a laser cutter may also come in to prepare their file on one of our workstations beforehand. During laser-training, we will walk you through using Lightburn, and we are always here to help should any issues arise.--
5 +Versions of Lightburn for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS are available at their [[downloads page>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/pages/download-trial]]. Every **new** user is allowed a free 30 day trial period with full access to all features. After that, a **lifetime** license key can be purchased for $120 [[here>>url:https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-dsp]]. You can always access Lightburn on the computers in the RPS for free. Students with a reservation for a laser cutter may also come in to prepare their file on one of our workstations beforehand. During laser-training, we will walk you through using Lightburn, and we are always here to help should any issues arise.
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7 7  == Setting up for RPS use ==
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51 51  * Load SVG or DXF vector file **in millimeters**. This will most likely come from an engineering drawing in [[Solidworks>>https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/xwiki/bin/view/Exporting%202D%20Files%20From%20Solidworks/]] that must be exported in millimeters as well. **Always double check units once imported**.
52 52  * Adjust laser cut power & speed and number of passes in the bottom right corner based on the [[OMTech laser settings>>url:https://wiki.rapidprototypingstudio.com/Machines/CO2_Laser_Cutters]].
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56 56  * - Cut: set mode to //Line//
57 57  - Engrave: set mode to //Fill//