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Cutting
In Vector Cut mode, RetinaEngrave receives information from the print stream and interprets it as
a series of paths for the laser head to follow. In order for the print stream to have vector
information, the file being printed must be a vector file. RetinaEngrave is capable of following
complex contour paths created in any vector drawing program, however certain programs and
formats are more reliable than others.
Full Spectrum Laser carries out unit testing using CorelDraw X7 and recommends that Hobby
Laser owners use this program. If you use different design software and run into a problem with the
print interface, we recommend printing to the XPS Document Image Writer or saving as a PDF.
PDF files save vector information and are the best way to carry artwork from a noncompatible
operating system (Mac or Linux) onto your Windows PC.
Limited testing has been carried out with CorelDraw X6 and it appears to be a good choice, as
well. Other popular packages include Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape and Google’s free online vector
drawing application. Additionally, most CAD packages are able to output drawings in a vector
format for printing; Autodesk 123D is particularly interesting for its cost (free) and builtin 3D slicing
capabilities.
PRO TIP! The Microsoft XPS Document Writer creates images so that they
will print exactly as they appear on your screen. Any program that is vector
based will have its information embedded as vector paths (CorelDraw, MS
Word, CAD programs, etc) and should work with the Vector Cut
functionality of RetinaEngrave3D.
VECTOR CUT TAB (LEFT BUTTON PANEL TOP TO BOTTOM)
Technical Support is available from 8:00 am (PST) to 5:00 pm (PST) Monday through Friday at
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