I haven't seen that well structurized and accurate tutorial on laser cut art the whole internet. You did a great job! Thank you so much and may God reward you accordingly.
Youʻre amazing! Just setup our laser, on to callibrating and learning the software. thanks for the walkthrough and esp for getting a one-stop series together.
Hi there Mathew and everyone. My problem is this. You download a file but then it cut out the wrong side of the stencil. It will give you the outline when you finish. Instead of the outline the part being available to paint. How do you change the file that the white becomes the part to be cut out . TIA
Hi, I have a problem with communication of ruida. All cables is good (USB, ethernet)and I don't have connection between ruida and software (rdworks). And it doesn't read the file of udisk. It is impossible to be spoiled the board(Rdc6445s (ec))?
Hi, I have a problem with the screen settings, if the design display on the computer screen is normal, the machine will do mirror ,so I have to make the mirror display on the computer screen so that the laser cut mechine does a normal cuting /engraving from top ,what should be set so that the display on the computer displays i normal(no mirror) and mechine do normal workrt too, thanks
Hi, saya ada kendala jadi kalo saya maslah pada setingan layar, jika tampilan dilayar monitor normal hasilnya laser jg mirror, jadi saya harus membuat tampilan mirro dilayar monitor agar hasil laser cut normal, trs apa yg hrs di diseting agar tampilan di monitor normal laser cut juga normal, trimakasih
Also when he is measuring, can you explain if there is a way to constrain the line so that it measures perfectly horizontal or vertical? Is that simply holding the CNTRL key while dragging the mouse?
Are you going to also do Rudia MetalCut tutorial to show the differences needed to cut steel? From using RD Works, it's basically the same in appearance and features.
Thank you for your videos. When I'm importing my dxf file from Adobe Illustrator into Rdworks the anchor points are changing from a corner to rounded. Do you know how I can stop this happening?
Thank you for the great videos! I'm having trouble with my x and y axis only traveling in one direction when I jog the directional pad any ideas what I'm doing wrong? It will also go in one direction and slam past the limit switch when I jog it too far in the one direction the go. Thank you
Hi Matthew… thanks a lot for explaining it in detail. Could you please advise if there is any option to import data from excel sheet and print directly. We use it for labels printing and unfortunately till now my staff has been typing each time in the software to fill in the data individually.. so thought if it could be from excel or Autocad file we could save a lot of time … thanks in advance for your support
Possibly the best instructional video on UA-cam! Brilliant, in focus, great audio and clear & concise. Thank you for your great efforts - truly appreciate what you are doing. I have a couple questions regarding the software: 1: In the GROUP/UNGROUP are of your demonstration of the software you have 3 button but on mine there are only 2! What is the 3rd button's function and how did you get it? 2: Down the left side in the drawing menu there is a 'CURVE' button. How do you use this function? Hope you can help. Another question from the different versions of what appear to be the same software but with different names: RDWorks, RDCam, MetalWorks and LaserCut - is there any differences between these programs that we should be aware of? Thank you in advance and I am so pleased that I found your videos.
1. the three buttons are Auto Group , Group and Ungroup 2. Curve function - draw your curve and then you can use the 2nd button down the node moving tool to adjust your curve 3. Different software for various RD controllers. RD works is for most machines, unless you have metal cutting or camera on your laser further support / training (fee) is provided by email matt@mwlaser.com.au Cheers
I don't think you bought one of my co2 laser machines, however you can still email your questions to askmatt@mwlaser.com.au with more information and images/photos and I will help you out. Cheers Matt
I have a need to take measurements of parts after they have been loaded into RD Works. In your video it shows how to use the ruler. My newest version of RDWorks doesn't Have the ruler. Can you tell me where to find it.
hi There. thanks for your lovely work. I own an Eleksmaker A3 Pro the board is a mana se v3.2. would your software be compatible with my board. about the i'm a newbie with all this (computers and lasers). thanks in advance
How can I turn on/off measure tape that goes by upper side and left side of the program? If I want to draw a circle of some dimensions I simply type in dimenisions of circle and it draws it. But what if I want to draw something from zero, some shape with holes, how can I position those holes accurate? If you know, it would help me a lot!
Draw a circle "hole" the size you want it position it at zero - then select the circle and click the "matrix copy" tool, then enter the number of hole you want and the spacing you want between them. You cannot turn off the rulers (coordinate) bars.
I know how to draw a circle and I know how to use matrix copy tool. I saw your tutorials. Example. I know how to fit circle inside rectangle. I can position it in middle by horizontal/vertical line, I can put that circle at top/bottom or right/left side of rectangle. But what if I need that circle at some specific dimensions inside rectangle, if you understand me? Example: I need to put circle diameter 5mm inside rectangle 30x30mm. It needs to be in upper left corner. Measured from upper side it needs to be 12mm apart and from left side 7mm apart. How can I put that circle by these dimensions?
hi.i hope you could help me. i am new to this software. how do i drag a guide line from the ruler on left and on top of page. to pinpoint a position to place a small cutting circle or to find a certain measurement from top or side.photoshop has it by clicking the ruler and dragging the line to where needed.many thanks.mike
dragging a guideline is not a feature of the software, however you can measure objects or points using the TOOLS - MEASURE option. Also the coordinates of the part placement are shown on the CUT PROPERTY tool bar and the coordinates of the cursor is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
I have a question, when i start and engrave the laser enlarges the size, its not the original size like it's made. How can i solve that problem? Thanks in advanced
hi Matthew, hope you are doing great. Just so you know, your video helps me a lot, thank you so much. Just wanted to ask, how set the "repeat num" setting so that it will cut the whole artwork first, then repeat it for the second or third time? example, i wanted to cut A B C shape, how to set it, to cut all the A B C first, then repeat it again from A to B to C (2nd and 3rd time) ? because now, "repeat num" it will cut A(1st,2nd & 3rd times) then B(1st,2nd & 3rd times) then C(1st, 2nd & 3rd times) Can you help? thanks a lot.
hello I have a Orion Motor Tech 60W and I want to save my file to usb to usb flash drive and use it on my usb. But i can't load the file. Can you help?
Is there a way to copy & paste from rdworks file to another? I used to by able to do it before the update. I have a cut image in a rd file I'd like to cut & paste into another rd file.
In the version I use the cut/copy and paste function works between files. (RD Works V8.01.48) Open file, select the parts you want to COPY, then open second file and PASTE.
I watched this post with great interest and downloaded the RD Works software. The program seems to be straight forward but I can not find a way to print my test file to an inkjet printer for verification before committing it to a laser cutter. Is there a way of doing this directly out of RD Works? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
no you cannot print to an ink printer from Rdworks, you can select all and export file into a paint/graphics program if you want to print the layout. But to preview your work before laser cutting, use the Preview button to show a simulation of the laser output.
@@MWLaser Just tried installing it again from your link. Same thing. Windows defender is telling me the uninstall.exe has a trojan that can allow an attacker to execute commands.
@@MWLaser I deleted the uninstall.exe and ran the program. The first little job I had was to laser a small placard. When I tried to place fonts using rdworks, the program would shutdown no matter what I tried. I even tried reinstalling RDWorks.
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I haven't seen that well structurized and accurate tutorial on laser cut art the whole internet. You did a great job! Thank you so much and may God reward you accordingly.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback
I'm always watching your videos when I have to learn
Thank you
Thanks Matthew!
you are great teacher
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback
Thank you for all you time and good informations ,im so glad i found you in here looking forward to start my new laser engraving business
Best of luck!
Thank you for this clear tutorial
Very information video 👍👍
THanks for the great video ♥
You're welcome
Youʻre amazing! Just setup our laser, on to callibrating and learning the software. thanks for the walkthrough and esp for getting a one-stop series together.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you this is super helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks alot that was very helpful
Excellent tutorial, thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks for the vid. I can't zoom in and out using the wheel on the mouse. Why do you think that is?
Thanks for a great video.
Very understandable.
Glad it was helpful!
This is absolutely great tutorial! 10/10
Helped me a lot, thanks!
You're welcome!
Hi there Mathew and everyone. My problem is this. You download a file but then it cut out the wrong side of the stencil. It will give you the outline when you finish. Instead of the outline the part being available to paint. How do you change the file that the white becomes the part to be cut out . TIA
Very useful ... thank you sir
Always welcome
Hi, I have a problem with communication of ruida. All cables is good (USB, ethernet)and I don't have connection between ruida and software (rdworks). And it doesn't read the file of udisk. It is impossible to be spoiled the board(Rdc6445s (ec))?
Hi, I have a problem with the screen settings, if the design display on the computer screen is normal, the machine will do mirror ,so I have to make the mirror display on the computer screen so that the laser cut mechine does a normal cuting /engraving from top ,what should be set so that the display on the computer displays i normal(no mirror) and mechine do normal workrt too, thanks
Very useful
Hi, saya ada kendala jadi kalo saya maslah pada setingan layar, jika tampilan dilayar monitor normal hasilnya laser jg mirror, jadi saya harus membuat tampilan mirro dilayar monitor agar hasil laser cut normal, trs apa yg hrs di diseting agar tampilan di monitor normal laser cut juga normal, trimakasih
When i have 2 objects on screen but i want to save only selected one as udfile , Can you advise please? How can i do that?
Also when he is measuring, can you explain if there is a way to constrain the line so that it measures perfectly horizontal or vertical? Is that simply holding the CNTRL key while dragging the mouse?
Are you going to also do Rudia MetalCut tutorial to show the differences needed to cut steel? From using RD Works, it's basically the same in appearance and features.
no plans yet, but it may happen when or if I get a machine capable of metal cutting.
When you are rotating the text block around can you change the direction of rotation or is it only set to clockwise??
Thank you for your videos. When I'm importing my dxf file from Adobe Illustrator into Rdworks the anchor points are changing from a corner to rounded. Do you know how I can stop this happening?
How can i change x and y tab in inches from mm
Thank you for the great videos! I'm having trouble with my x and y axis only traveling in one direction when I jog the directional pad any ideas what I'm doing wrong? It will also go in one direction and slam past the limit switch when I jog it too far in the one direction the go. Thank you
check out my video on vendor settings, you need to make adjustments for your axis.
ua-cam.com/video/WS_Qkimz_CY/v-deo.html
Hi Matthew… thanks a lot for explaining it in detail. Could you please advise if there is any option to import data from excel sheet and print directly. We use it for labels printing and unfortunately till now my staff has been typing each time in the software to fill in the data individually.. so thought if it could be from excel or Autocad file we could save a lot of time … thanks in advance for your support
I do believe there is, but it is not something I use. are you using LightBurn or RD Works?
Possibly the best instructional video on UA-cam! Brilliant, in focus, great audio and clear & concise. Thank you for your great efforts - truly appreciate what you are doing.
I have a couple questions regarding the software:
1: In the GROUP/UNGROUP are of your demonstration of the software you have 3 button but on mine there are only 2! What is the 3rd button's function and how did you get it?
2: Down the left side in the drawing menu there is a 'CURVE' button. How do you use this function?
Hope you can help.
Another question from the different versions of what appear to be the same software but with different names: RDWorks, RDCam, MetalWorks and LaserCut - is there any differences between these programs that we should be aware of?
Thank you in advance and I am so pleased that I found your videos.
1. the three buttons are Auto Group , Group and Ungroup
2. Curve function - draw your curve and then you can use the 2nd button down the node moving tool to adjust your curve
3. Different software for various RD controllers. RD works is for most machines, unless you have metal cutting or camera on your laser
further support / training (fee) is provided by email matt@mwlaser.com.au
Cheers
Thanks ❤
I bought one of your laser Co2 and send the design to the machine and truck on the path but there is no laser!!
Please advice me for this issue
I don't think you bought one of my co2 laser machines, however you can still email your questions to askmatt@mwlaser.com.au with more information and images/photos and I will help you out. Cheers Matt
Thnx man
Happy to help
I have a need to take measurements of parts after they have been loaded into RD Works. In your video it shows how to use the ruler. My newest version of RDWorks doesn't Have the ruler. Can you tell me where to find it.
You should find in in Menu - TOOL - MEASURE
You can find the toolbar in Menu - VIEW - EXTEND TOOLS
hi There. thanks for your lovely work. I own an Eleksmaker A3 Pro the board is a mana se v3.2. would your software be compatible with my board. about the i'm a newbie with all this (computers and lasers). thanks in advance
Ruida RD Works is not compatible with other brand controller boards.
How can I turn on/off measure tape that goes by upper side and left side of the program?
If I want to draw a circle of some dimensions I simply type in dimenisions of circle and it draws it. But what if I want to draw something from zero, some shape with holes, how can I position those holes accurate?
If you know, it would help me a lot!
Draw a circle "hole" the size you want it position it at zero - then select the circle and click the "matrix copy" tool, then enter the number of hole you want and the spacing you want between them.
You cannot turn off the rulers (coordinate) bars.
I know how to draw a circle and I know how to use matrix copy tool. I saw your tutorials.
Example. I know how to fit circle inside rectangle. I can position it in middle by horizontal/vertical line, I can put that circle at top/bottom or right/left side of rectangle.
But what if I need that circle at some specific dimensions inside rectangle, if you understand me?
Example: I need to put circle diameter 5mm inside rectangle 30x30mm. It needs to be in upper left corner. Measured from upper side it needs to be 12mm apart and from left side 7mm apart. How can I put that circle by these dimensions?
hi.i hope you could help me. i am new to this software. how do i drag a guide line from the ruler on left and on top of page. to pinpoint a position to place a small cutting circle or to find a certain measurement from top or side.photoshop has it by clicking the ruler and dragging the line to where needed.many thanks.mike
dragging a guideline is not a feature of the software, however you can measure objects or points using the TOOLS - MEASURE option. Also the coordinates of the part placement are shown on the CUT PROPERTY tool bar and the coordinates of the cursor is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
@@MWLaser aaahh.thank you very much for the info and quick reply. Really appreciated.
I have a question, when i start and engrave the laser enlarges the size, its not the original size like it's made. How can i solve that problem? Thanks in advanced
you may need to check the calibration of your axis
Hi sir how to feeding speed increase sir
Every time I send picture to my laser, I can find the file, but there’s no picture
Hi, How can I fill written words with colour (not just the outline) so I can engrave the while word not just the outline?
Thanks
Set layer to scan / fill not line
hi Matthew, hope you are doing great. Just so you know, your video helps me a lot, thank you so much.
Just wanted to ask, how set the "repeat num" setting so that it will cut the whole artwork first, then repeat it for the second or third time?
example, i wanted to cut A B C shape, how to set it, to cut all the A B C first, then repeat it again from A to B to C (2nd and 3rd time) ?
because now, "repeat num" it will cut A(1st,2nd & 3rd times) then B(1st,2nd & 3rd times) then C(1st, 2nd & 3rd times)
Can you help? thanks a lot.
email askmatt@mwlaser.com.au
hello
I have a Orion Motor Tech 60W and I want to save my file to usb to usb flash drive and use it on my usb. But i can't load the file. Can you help?
email askmatt@mwlaser.com.au - send photos / screenshot so I know what you are dealing with. Thanks
@@MWLaser do you got my email?
Thank you
You're welcome
❤
Is there a way to copy & paste from rdworks file to another? I used to by able to do it before the update. I have a cut image in a rd file I'd like to cut & paste into another rd file.
In the version I use the cut/copy and paste function works between files. (RD Works V8.01.48)
Open file, select the parts you want to COPY, then open second file and PASTE.
@@MWLaser I have v8.01.49. You cannot copy & paste into a different file. It’s really frustrating. I used to do it all the time in my old version.
as soon as I try to insert any text the program cracks and closes. any idea why this happens?
I'm running RDWorks 8.01.47 on win10
Yes this bug fix is in version 8.01.48 available here mwlaser.com.au/sdm_downloads/
I watched this post with great interest and downloaded the RD Works software. The program seems to be straight forward but I can not find a way to print my test file to an inkjet printer for verification before committing it to a laser cutter. Is there a way of doing this directly out of RD Works? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!
no you cannot print to an ink printer from Rdworks, you can select all and export file into a paint/graphics program if you want to print the layout. But to preview your work before laser cutting, use the Preview button to show a simulation of the laser output.
Thanks for the info.
Let me know the how can i mesure full design lenth from this? Pls reply asap.. thanks!
not sure of what you are asking in your question. for support questions email matt@mwlaser.com.au
can we set origin by typing x and y axis in software...??
Rd works does not - LightBurn can
Hi I’ve been having problems the machine isn’t cutting or scanning
email more information to matt@mwlaser.com.au
This may sound like a dumb question but i closed my “laser work” tab on the bottom right corner and can’t find how to reopen it. Does anyone know? 😂
How to set the direction?
not sure what you mean
I am having a problem with downloading rd works can you advise
is the file a compressed RAR file? if so you will need to download a RAR extractor application.
If you still have problems email matt@mwlaser.com.au
Can RDworks work on mac?
RD Works - NO
LightBurn - YES
Is anyone else getting a Trojan from windows defender when installing RDWorks?
I have not had this issue on any installation of RD-Works. Have you tried this version?
mwlaser.com.au/sdm_downloads/rd-works-v8-01-48/
@@MWLaser Just tried installing it again from your link. Same thing. Windows defender is telling me the uninstall.exe has a trojan that can allow an attacker to execute commands.
@@MWLaser I deleted the uninstall.exe and ran the program. The first little job I had was to laser a small placard. When I tried to place fonts using rdworks, the program would shutdown no matter what I tried. I even tried reinstalling RDWorks.
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program is so lame, u cant set set distance from two objects
yes it does have many limitations