Rdworks Coreldraw Plugin Here

| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Plugin not appearing in macros | Check GMS folder path and restart CorelDRAW | | “Cannot connect to laser” | Run RDWorks standalone first, verify COM port | | Start button does nothing | Ensure “Download to Laser” was clicked first | | Colors ignored | Set color mapping or force “Use Layer Colors” in plugin | | Cuts double lines | Check if object stroke is converted to outline; use Hairline stroke (0.001 mm) | | Wrong layer detected | Objects must be on different CorelDRAW layers, not just grouped by color |

Let’s run a real project: Engraving a logo and cutting out a keychain.

Step 1: Design in CorelDRAW

Step 2: Arrange Layers The plugin processes from bottom to top in the Objects docker. Ensure your cut layer (Black) is at the very bottom, so it cuts last. rdworks coreldraw plugin

Step 3: Open the Plugin Click the RDWorks button. A dialog box appears showing your design.

Step 4: Simulate Click the "Simulate" button (Eye icon). The plugin will show you the estimated time. Check that Black items show "Cut" and Blue items show "Engrave".

Step 5: Frame Place your material in the laser. Click "Frame" . The laser head will trace the bounding box of your entire design. Move the material if needed. | Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| |

Step 6: Download & Start Click "Download" (Arrow down icon). The file transfers to the Ruida controller. Walk to your laser, press "Start" (or "Origin" then "Start").

You never touched RDWorks. You never exported a file. Congratulations, you are a pro.

If you engrave a black shape and a red shape that overlap, by default the engrave will happen, then the cut. Use "Remove Overlap" in the plugin advanced settings to prevent double-burning the overlap area. Let’s run a real project: Engraving a logo

Alternatively, run via Tools → Macros → Run Macro.

Without the plugin, your workflow looks like this: Design → Save as DXF/AI → Open RDWorks → Import → Assign layers → Simulate → Send to laser. (Approx. 5 minutes per file).

With the plugin: Design → Click "RDWorks" → Send to laser. (Approx. 10 seconds).