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Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:56 am
by Susie
Hi There
I am a complete novice so please bear with me! I have a Ls 30-20 I have set up the machine but cannot seem to get to grips with the design side and how to start cutting!
When I import a file I cannot click the pick button so the scan tool shows, also I cannot find my model in the place where you surpose to put it ( Factory Artsign) Model ( Ls-3020 is not there) Do I have to number each piece that I want cutting out.
So sorry if I seem a complete twit! Can I use Newlydraw with XP.
Any help would be great.
Susie.

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:07 am
by Daven
Hi Susie,

What disk did you use to install Newlydraw? Sounds daft but the version that used to be shipped with the LS3020 marked 'HPC Installation software' did not work so you need the Newlydraw disk.
Susie wrote:Do I have to number each piece that I want cutting out.
You don't as such the numbers are for the cut order so you can do the small inner bits first if required.

XP is recommended so you should be ok there ;-)

Cheers

Dave

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:25 am
by PhillyDee
When you first import a dxf file, you will need to click the SPLIT button at the top right in the toolbar. This will split it into individual elements. Then you can select what you need from the menus.

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:19 pm
by Susie
Do I have to connect the laptop to the laser when i install the Newly draw cd?

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:23 pm
by Susie
Is windows 7 ok to use

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:30 pm
by PhillyDee
I would look here for windows 7
http://www.laserscript.co.uk/phpBB3/vie ... lling#p439

And here is a quick start for the LS3020
http://www.laserscript.co.uk/phpBB3/vie ... ?f=9&t=344

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:35 pm
by Daven
Susie wrote:Is windows 7 ok to use
XP is recommended, ND will run but I have not got the device drivers to run on Win 7
Susie wrote:Do I have to connect the laptop to the laser when i install the Newly draw cd?
No, but you do when installing the drivers.

Cheers

Dave

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 12:51 pm
by Susie
Ok I will install properly and have another go. Thanks Susie

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:16 pm
by Spooky
afaik there aren't any drivers for ND for windows 7, the lasercut ones have been out for a little while but lasercut is a much more expensive package.

best wishes

Dave

Re: Help needed please

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 2:34 pm
by Susie
Getting there! Can I use publisher to design and change the file Jpeg? Also LS3020 is not on the dropdown menu.
Thanks