How to Use a Laser Cutter

Step 3 Materials - Part 3 - The Software

The final thing you'll need, in addition to your laser cutter and materials you plan to cut, is a computer with some form of vector graphics software loaded onto it.

For the purpose of these instructions I will assume you have CorelDraw X4.

If you prefer to use something else, there are several other Instructables that can assist you with those programs.

Inkscape:
Laser-Cut Jewelry Using Free Software
Homemade Holiday Decorations

SketchUp & Inkscape:
SketchUp, Inkscape, and Ponoko Laser Cutting Part 1
SketchUp, Inkscape, and Ponoko Laser Cutting Part 2

Illustrator:
Stencil Letters
Laptop Tatoo

Comments

[CrabTerl]

 OpenOffice.org 2.4 Draw works fine too