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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)


# step one
# Start a new SketchUp project and select a metric mm template
* note one
# Draw your model as 2d line work on the XY plane, Tip: use the overhead camera view.
* note two
# 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
# step two
# Transfer file to laser laptop
 
# Open dxf in autocad save as 2004 dxf
*google sketchup -> dxf via http://www.guitar-list.com/files/skp_to_dxf.rbz
# Follow the startup procedures as above
*take file to laser laptop
# Test cut/engrave settings on a sample of the target work material (e.g. do Laser Coin Test)
*open dxf in autocad save as 2004 dxf
# Import in lasercut5.1
*import in lasercut5.1
*setup layers
*set engrave/cut settings
*set laser origin
*download button
*download button
*download current
*download current
*do setup tests for function, focus,
*use test to setup test piece
*verify cut/engrave speed and power settings
*use test to setup work piece
*use test to setup work piece
*cut
*cut
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