Software provided with the laser system is LaserCut 5.3
Recommended software for the laser system (NOT included in any purchase here):
Corel X4 or X5: Graphics Development Suite (version 14 or 15)
AutoCAD: Computer Aided Design and Drafting. This is used to design/edit projects that will be vector cutting.
DesignCAD v18: Computer Aided Design and Drafting System (LOW cost .. great features)
Computer systems that are setup by our technicians may include the following:
Image / Graphics manipulation
Wintopo (Freeware): Manipulates graphics files by thinning algorithyms into vector files
GIMP2 (Freeware): Graphics editing package
TTF to DXF(Freeware): Converts True Type Fonts to DXF files (laser uses the DXF for vector cutting and engraving)
InkScape (Freeware): Graphics package for manipulating images
Raster to Vector 1.27 (Freeware): Vectorizing program for graphics
Stickfont (Freeware): Produces text path programs for CNC Machines
Gear DXF (Freeware): Helps to design Gears for toys and Robotics
Computer Aided Design and Drafting:
AutoCAD Inventor (free 30 day trial.. download from Autodesk)
ProgeCAD 2008 Smart (Freeware): Computer Aided Design and Drafting software (Highly Recommended)
DraftSight - Free 2D software: DraftSight Download and DraftSight Features Page
Others: Delta-CAD, Blue-CAD, CAD std, CADVance 6.5, QCAD
Reading tutorials and other documents:
Adobe Reader (Freeware): Opening and reading PDF documents (tutorials, info files, ..etc.).
DoPDF (Freeware): Creates PDF files
OpenOffice.org 2.X: Open and read office type documents
Support for MS Windows System:
Spybot Search and Destroy:Anti-Spyware program
Avast Antivirus: Antivirus Software
Ashampoo Firewall: Firewall .. malware and intruder protection software
Defraggler: Disk defragmenting software
PC Wizard 2008: Computer system check
Mozilla Firefox: Web Browser
7-ZIP: Accesses compressed files for extracting programs and data files
WINRAR: Accesses compressed files for extracting programs and data files
WinZIP: Accesses compressed files for extracting programs and data files
Logo Utilities(Freeware): Computer boot logo utility
Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder(Freeware): Gives access to common keys and registration numbers installed on the computer
MS Windows System applications:
MS Paint
Movie Maker
Instant Messenger
Machines:
You may not reconstruct, reverse engineer, decompile, or reproduce any design or component of the machine.
Drivers:
You may not reconstruct, deconstruct, reverse engineer, decompile, or reproduce any design or component of the drivers packages or security devices. Each Driver package has its own set of "End User License Agreements". The preinstallation of such software packages does not remove the end user from obligation to uphold the terms of the agreements. ... Drivers, Cad Applications, Schematics, Test Projects, Laser Signs, Firmware, .. and more.
Access the directory for additional Support Software and Driver packages here...
Software:
You may not reconstruct, deconstruct, reverse engineer, decompile, or reproduce any design or component of the software packages or security devices. Each Software package has its own set of "End User License Agreements". The preinstallation of such software packages does not remove the end user from obligation to uphold the terms of the agreements.
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Access the directory for additional free CAD Software packages here...
What about FONTS for my laser software?
Ther LaserCut 5.x software uses whatever fonts are included in your computer system. If you want more fonts, then simply add more fonts to the Windows font directory. You can purchase any specialty fonts that you may want. There are MANY fonts that get installed with Corel and also with MS Office. Many people throughout the Internet have created fonts and make those fonts free and available for download. Please check out our listings of common fonts and preferred web sites for downloading fonts.
Fonts:
You may not reconstruct, deconstruct, reverse engineer, decompile, or reproduce any design or component of the Fonts packages or security devices. Each font package may have its own set of "End User License Agreements". The preinstallation of such software packages does not remove the end user from obligation to uphold the terms of the agreements. Most all font packages offered here have been collected from freeware sites. If you attempt to install font or software which requests payment for usage, then you need to comply with such terms for payment or cancel installation.
Access the directory for additional font packages here...