From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#23]
12 Mar 2007
To: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#22] 12 Mar 2007
Nope. I wasn't trying to modify ULS's data, just be able to document and manipulate mine. I was also referring to two different things: the laser settings file (mine) and the actual job/print file that is sent to the laser.
I realize ULS doesn't want anyone monkeying with the print files (the print driver file that is sent to the laser), but it would be nice to be able to modify (speed, power, etc) without having to print the file from CorelDraw again. I know, I know, if I wanted more features, I should have paid for them with the more expensive version.
It would also be handy to be able to manipulate the print settings through VBA in CorelDraw. I hardly think I speak alone (or do I?), but it sure would be nice to save the laser settings with individual CorelDraw files that would be loaded automatically when you wanted to re-print that file. Or, if you wanted to print from a common file, be able to reference that common file name to retrieve the laser settings. I realize that you can save, rename the print files, and resubmit them to the laser PROVIDED there are no changes to the file.
Okay, I'm dreaming. I'll wake up.... sometime.... maybe.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#24]
12 Mar 2007
To: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#21] 12 Mar 2007
That was exactly what I was asking Dave.
I appreciate the answer. :-)
From: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#25]
12 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Carl,
Sorry, I misunderstood your question. Let me take another crack at it.
I wasn't trying to modify ULS's data, just be able to document and manipulate mine. I was also referring to two different things: the laser settings file (mine) and the actual job/print file that is sent to the laser.
Okay, got it!
It would be nice to be able to modify (speed, power, etc.) without having to print the file from CorelDraw again.
With the new materials-based print driver on our Professional Series systems, you don’t have to print the file from CorelDRAW when you want to modify the settings. Just click “load†to pull up a list of job files (what you call print driver files) and select the one you want to run. Switch to “manual†mode change the speed, power and ppi settings, then click “okay†to print the modified file to the laser.
It would also be handy to be able to manipulate the print settings through VBA in CorelDraw.
I confess I don’t do any CorelDRAW Visual Basic scripting so I can’t comment on that point, but I will pass on your request to our engineering staff.
It sure would be nice to save the laser settings with individual CorelDraw files that would be loaded automatically when you wanted to re-print that file.
In essence you do get the system settings with individual CorelDRAW files when reprinting a job. Before you print, you can preview the job onscreen using the print preview function. What you’ll see is an image of the CorelDRAW job file, not the actual file itself, but that won’t matter as long as you're not going to change the artwork. Just tab over to manual control to see all of the system setting (power, speed, etc.) that are automatically loaded with that file. And as mentioned above, you can modify and save those settings if you wish before printing.
All the best,
Dave
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#26]
12 Mar 2007
To: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#25] 12 Mar 2007
Thanks.
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on our Professional Series systems
I was pretty sure that override settings were already available on the more expensive systems. I was hoping for more control on the lower-end systems, but I understand the limitations.
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