Vector Graphics drawings are made by such packages as AutoCad, CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, OpenScad and Inkscape. Laser Cutters use a type of graphics called 'Vector Graphics'.

In Stage 2 you will load your DXF file into the workstation at the Laser Cutting station and using a program called LaserCut, you will command the Laser Cutter to make your piece. (Don't worry if those terms don't make sense to you yet, we will define them later).

In Stage 1 you need to make or convert a drawing into 'Vector Graphics' and output the drawing in a DXF format file. Using the Laser Cutter is a two stage process. If you use this tutorial and successfully make your first piece, please edit the wiki and place your name on the Dummies Honor Roll. If you get stuck please append a NOTE FROM USERS to the bottom of this page and we will review if the primer needs modification. It does not describe the optimal methods of use, just a single, simple method that has been tested to work. This primer is intended to get the abject novice to be able to cut or etch a simple pattern with our Wolverine LaserCutter. 6 Stage 2 Using the DXF file to run the Laser Cutter.5 Make your drawing on InkScape in YOUR laptop.

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