Full Version: Universal Smart Tube
From: UncleSteve [#19]
12 Mar 2007
To: Carl (CSEWELL) [#18] 12 Mar 2007
Just one more question to ask when looking at a machine: "What is the limit for upgrading the tube on this particular model?" :-)
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#20]
12 Mar 2007
To: UncleSteve [#19] 12 Mar 2007
http://www.ulsinc.com/english/laser_systems/product_line/VersaLaser.html
Cross-Platform Compatibility With All ULS Air-Cooled Quick Change Laser Cartridgesâ„¢ (Patented)
10 or 25 watts - VL-200
10, 25, 30, 40 or 50 watts - VL-300
Auto Focus and Red Dot Pointer standard
From: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#21]
12 Mar 2007
To: ALL
David,
If I understand your question correctly the answer would be yes, the system would adjust for the new settings. For example, let’s say you manually override the materials-based print driver settings for the wood plaques and save the parameters in a file named “dry wood.” You adjusted and saved these settings with a 25 watt laser installed in the system. Later, when you want to re-run the plaques, you have a 50 watt laser installed. In that case the system would automatically change the settings so the plaques would engrave correctly using the 50 watt laser. Hope that answers your question for you.
All the best,
Dave
From: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#22]
12 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Carl,
It sounds like you want to access the materials database source code to edit and create your own settings – definitely a no-no. You can easily modify the existing settings and save them as individual files so there’s really no reason to try to modify the actual materials database. If you do come up with a material that isn’t covered by the materials database you can contact our service department and they will make the modification. But modifying the source code is not something we would want or expect the average user to do.
BTW, good catch on entry level system power limitations. UncleSteve didn't specify a particular ULS system in his post. The new VersaLaser model VLS2.30 is available with up to 30 watts of laser power. The VersaLaser model VLS3.50 is available with up to 50 watts of laser power. You are correct, higher wattage laser cartridges are too big to fit VLS. The new Professional Series systems are available with up to 120 watts of laser power using dual lasers.
All the best,
Dave
From: Carl (CSEWELL) [#23]
12 Mar 2007
To: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#22] 12 Mar 2007
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
I appreciate the answer. :-)
From: David Wilhite (DAVID-ULS) [#25]
12 Mar 2007
To: ALL
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
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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