Illustrator is a 2 dimensional design software. In this class, we use it to create items to cut out on the laser and vinyl cutters. This program uses vectors rather than pixels with it's designs, so we can enlarge and shrink something almost as much as we want without the image getting grainy.
Step 5: Looking at the laser on the tabletop, line it up so the laser is shining over where you want the machine to begin cutting. Make sure to select the side/corner of your design where you want it to begin engraving. Once everything is aligned, hit the "To Pointer" button to line up the selected corner of the design where you have aligned the laser. Close the laser door, then hit the big green button on the computer.
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