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** [[Guides/SketchUp_for_Laser_Cutting|SketchUp]] - Note that you need a plugin to export DXF files
** [[Guides/SketchUp_for_Laser_Cutting|SketchUp]] - Note that you need a plugin to export DXF files
* Start the 'LaserCut' application and load/import your design.
* Start the 'LaserCut' application and load/import your design.
** Move the files by usb thumb drive (watch out for virus) or by windows file share to 172.31.24.140
* '''TODO''' Different file types pros/cons
* '''TODO''' Different file types pros/cons
** DXF is nice because it maintains absolute dimensions.
** DXF is nice because it maintains absolute dimensions.