Laser engraving question

[Steve Middleton]

I've had my new laser less than 3 months and it's definitely been a sharp learning curve. Latest problem is PhotoGrav/Corel/RDWorks. I process a picture in PG, import to Corel, and save as dxf but RDW does not recognize the file..."no data". I've tried, I think, all the variables without success. I did a "wireframe" which did transfer and was a very garbled mess. Any input will be appreciated!

 

[timgo]

I've had my new laser less than 3 months and it's definitely been a sharp learning curve. Latest problem is PhotoGrav/Corel/RDWorks. I process a picture in PG, import to Corel, and save as dxf but RDW does not recognize the file..."no data". I've tried, I think, all the variables without success. I did a "wireframe" which did transfer and was a very garbled mess. Any input will be appreciated!

You need iEngraveLab PhotoLaser plus.
Try the Trial Version;
https://updater.cadlink.com/CommercialReleases/trial/EL91_trial.exe

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Save as a .ai file

 

[cwade440]

The only info I can offer is that I have (a few times) sent an image from Flexi to PG, and then sent the saved PG image to the laser with no issues. Now I usually either send the file directly from Flexi to the laser (vector cutting and simple raster engraving). If it's a photo, I use Photoshop and seems to get better results than I do with PG.

 

[fixtureman]

You have to use import file into RD Works you can't just open it

 

[Steve Middleton]

Save as a .ai file

I'll try that. Thanks!

 

[Ian Stewart-Koster]

If you have used PG to prepare and create a file, then save it as a BMP (eng) from P'grave.
Then, you need only IMPORT the BMP straight into RDW, set the speed, lineshift & power, and engrave from there.

No need for corel or dxf steps.
We do it this way all the time.

Alternately AI works well out of Corel, but not for the BMP.

 

[Steve Middleton]

Thanks to all! The learning curve is exactly what everyone described only add and old, tech challenged, dinosaur for good measure

 

[Gene@mpls]

Steve- we have a forum for old challenged RDworks users. RDworkslab.com if you are interested. Also see Russ' video [115 I think] for a deep dive into engraving.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqCyShJXqnElPTUnxX0mD5A

 

[Steve Middleton]

Steve- we have a forum for old challenged RDworks users. RDworkslab.com if you are interested. Also see Russ' video [115 I think] for a deep dive into engraving.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqCyShJXqnElPTUnxX0mD5A

Thanks Gene I'll take a look!