Me: Hello, super new to lightburn and lasers with only a marginal grasp of all things computer. I have a new neje master 2s plus that I have mostly successfully connected to LB and have run one picture with words engraving that turned out awesome.
My problem: I tried downloading a dxf file to run a calibration grid (power/speed grid) to get an idea of what powers I should be using. When I import the dxf file it only imports the outline but does not have any power or speed settings and it is all in one layer.
My research: The file I downloaded has hundreds of positive reviews with no mention of problems. I tried another file from a different source (also dxf) and LB won’t even import it. The download came as a zip file with Cam-files, Interchange-files and Source-files. The dxf file was under interchange-files along with a pdf that yeilded identical results. The Cam-file has an .ecp file and the Source file is a Sketch-up model.
Reading through the forum I gather that when you import a file it is only bringing in the lines and layers. It appears that the file would need different colors to create different layers and this comes in as all black. But hundreds of others have found this file to be helpful and I don’t find it helpful at all.
Question 1: Am I doing something wrong or should I be looking for a different file type?
Question 2: I’m fairly experienced in 3d printing where the community shares .stl files and then I run them through a slicer to prepare them for printing. My impression was this was similar for lasers. People share dxf files and then I run them through LB to send them to the engraver. Is this style of sharing possible with lasers, or do I have to design most things myself?
Thanks for any help. I know the newest people ask the dumbest questions and I did try to do my research here and other places. But after a few hours it became clear that I don’t think I’m searching the right keywords to find the answer I need.