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Laser Draw Inkscape Extension:
Save Laser Draw (LYZ) files from Inkscape.
Contents
Background
Features
Download
Documentation
Related Links
Background
Laser Draw (LaserDRW) is a program that comes with the cheap Chinese laser cutters available on E-Bay and Amazon. The Laser Draw Inkscape
Extension is a free open source program released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2.
Laser Draw Inscape Extension Features:
- Blue and red paths in Inkscape are saved to the LYZ file as vectors (everything else is transfered as an image)
- Exported files maintain scaling from Inkscape when opened with laser Draw
- Splits design based on color formating (red,blue)
- Save individual files or group of files as a zip file
Changes in Version 0.01
- Initial Release
Changes in Version 0.02
- Added handling for basic SVG shapes (circle, ellipse, rectangles, You no longer need to change shapes to paths)
- Added option to automatically convert text to paths on export.
- Added 60 second timeout to prevent orphan processes
Changes in Version 0.03
- Fixed x,y translation when view box is used in SVG file for scaling
Changes in Version 0.04
- Changed limits in resolution to 100 dpi minimum and 1000 dpi maximum (if you get an out of memory error in LaserDRW try reducing the resolution)
Changes in Version 0.05
- Removed some messages that were not needed
- Fixed default resolution in inx files
Changes in Version 0.06
- Updated to work with Inkscape 1.0 (Still works with older version also)
Changes in Version 0.07
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- Updates to work with modern Python
Download
Before you download:
I highly recommend you consider using K40 Whisperer instead of the LYZ extension. K40 Whisperer was
developed after K40 Whisperer and has completely replaced the LYZ extension and Laser Draw in my work flow.
K40 Whisperer works with the same controllers as Laser Draw and eliminates the need for the USB key (dongle).
(Right click on the link and select "Save target as" or "Save link as")
Extension Source files (zip file)
LaserDRW_extension-0.07.zip
LaserDRW_extension-0.06.zip
LaserDRW_extension-0.05.zip
LaserDRW_extension-0.04.zip
LaserDRW_extension-0.03.zip
LaserDRW_extension-0.02.zip
LaserDRW_extension-0.01.zip
Documentation
To install this Inkscape extension:
1. Download and unpack the zip file.
2. Copy the individual files into the directory listed in Inkscape at "Edit" - "Preferences" - "System": "User extensions". You might need to resize the window
that pops up to see all of the fields and entries.
(It will also work if you put the files in "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions" or "C:\Program Files (x86)\Inkscape\share\extensions" depending on
which version you have installed.
The location above is the location referenced on the Inkscape page for user installed extensions.)
3. After a restart of Inkscape, the new extension will be available.
How to use the Extension:
1. Create your own design in Inkscape.
- Use RED lines to indicate cutting.
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- Use BLUE lines to indicate vector engraving.
- Use BLACK to indicate raster engraving (this can be shapes, paths or images)
2. Adjust the size of the document to match the area you want to export (You can use "File" - "Document Properties" - "Resize Page to Content" to make
the page the same size as your design)
3. Within Inkscape select "Save As"
4. Select one of the two "Laser Draw LYZ" options
- The (*.lyz) selection will allow you to save the red,blue and black features to individual files for use with Laser Draw
- The (*.zip) selection will automatically generate all of the files needed for engraving and cutting and save them to a zip file
Overview Video
Engrave and Cut with LaserDRW Inkscape Extension
Editing and Existing Design for use with the Laser Draw Inkscape Extension
Video includes adjusting colors and scaling for different material thickness.
Edit an Existing Lasercut Design for use with LaserDrw Inks…
Inks…
Dialog boxes associated with the Inkscape Extension
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Sample Items Made with the Laser Draw Inkscape Extension
Lake Map Coaster Trinket Box
Inkscape Source File: custom_box.svg
Inkscape Source File: poquet_coaster.svg
The box design is from the Epilog Laser website.
The lake shape was derived from images from the Minnesota DNR Lake The decorations on the box is from www.craftsmanspace.com
finder. Geometric Tracery Pattern
Rectangular Ornaments
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Related Links
LaserDrw Tutorial: A lot of Laser Draw information written by Tim Daycounter
Scorch Works Home
Scorch Works Blog
@scorchworks On Twitter
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