35
edits
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
Line 152: | Line 152: | ||
This is *a* workflow that has been working consistently, there are other tools and processes that will work but to get started | This is *a* workflow that has been working consistently, there are other tools and processes that will work but to get started | ||
First, ensure SketchUp is installed and working correctly. Then install the export to DXF plugin (http://www.guitar-list.com/files/skp_to_dxf.rbz) | |||
# | # Start a new SketchUp project and select a metric mm template | ||
# Draw your model as 2d line work on the XY plane, Tip: use the overhead camera view. | |||
# Select the part of your model to be exported to DXF (can be all) | |||
# Use the plugin to create the DXF file, select mm as the export unit and export as lines | |||
# | # Transfer file to laser laptop | ||
# Open dxf in autocad save as 2004 dxf | |||
# Follow the startup procedures as above | |||
# Test cut/engrave settings on a sample of the target work material (e.g. do Laser Coin Test) | |||
# Import in lasercut5.1 | |||
*setup layers | |||
*set engrave/cut settings | |||
*set laser origin | |||
*download button | *download button | ||
*download current | *download current | ||
*use test to setup work piece | *use test to setup work piece | ||
*cut | *cut |
edits