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LT-2D3D
User Manual v2.12
Edited: August 19, 2016

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  • Page 1 LT-2D3D User Manual v2.12 Edited: August 19, 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Jobsite Setup ............................ 6 LT-2D3D Setup ..........................6 LT-2D3D Jobsite Setup ........................ 6 Using The Laser Templator Software ..................... 7 Help ............................. 7 2.1.1 Check for Updates ..........................7 2.1.2 Import/Export Settings...........................7 2.1.3 Manual ..............................7 2.1.4 About..............................7 2.1.5 View Changes ............................7...
  • Page 3 2.10 Job Info / Pages ......................... 19 2.10.1 General ............................19 2.10.2 Address ............................19 2.10.3 Dates ............................... 19 2.10.4 Additional Items ..........................20 2.10.5 Pages ............................... 20 2.10.6 Notes ............................... 21 2.10.7 Agreement ............................21 2.11 Move Circle..........................21 2.12 Split Line ............................
  • Page 4 2.39 Line ............................31 2.40 Arc .............................. 31 2.41 Circle ............................31 2.42 Circle ............................32 2.43 Ellipse ............................32 2.44 Cross ............................32 2.45 Custom Box ..........................32 2.46 Menu Bar Functions ........................33 2.46.1 Laser On ............................33 2.46.2 Start New Line ..........................
  • Page 5 Laser Safety Guidelines ......................45 Using the Computer with Other Programs ................46 Cleaning / General Care and Storage ..................46 LT-2D3D Laser Templator Specifications .................. 46 Training Videos ......................... 47 Technical Information ........................48 Accuracy and Distance Specifications ..................48 Storage and Operating Temperatures ..................

  • Page 6: Jobsite Setup

    If it is still not connected, check for any pending Windows Updates that need to be installed. 8. After connected, press Laser On or Start New Line and you can begin templating. LT-2D3D Jobsite Setup (Purchased Post-February, 2016, marked R4.1 on the bottom label) 1.

  • Page 7: Using The Laser Templator Software

    If your question is not answered here, contact us at our main office. We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am through 5pm, Central Standard Time. Laser Products Industries 1344 Enterprise Dr.

  • Page 8: Tips

    2.1.6 Tips This section of the Help menu offers tips for the user of the laser. As tips are submitted by our customers, they will be added to this menu. If you wish to submit a tip, please email info@laserproductsus.com with the subject of Tip.

  • Page 9: Other (Advanced)

    You should not rely on these files because if you close the program out before an auto save occurs, only the most recent action made before the previous auto save will be saved and be available. Anything made after the last auto save will not be recorded.

  • Page 10: Pdf (Print)

    A .csv estimate file will be saved to the job folder where the templated .dxf file is as well as the photographs of the job if you choose to use them. 2.4.2 PDF (Print) You will need to have a printer installed on the tablet or on your computer to print these out. If you do not have a printer, you can save the .pdf file to later transfer it to a computer that has printing capabilities if you just want to save the digital file for your records.

  • Page 11: Shop Sheet

    2.4.3 Shop Sheet The shop sheet is a .pdf file that is created specifically for the fabrication facility in your business. Information on this form is filled out in the Job Information Center and the individual Page information. One shop sheet is automatically created for each page in your job.

  • Page 12: Import Job Tracker Data

    6. Click Ok. 2.4.6 Import Job Tracker Data Now that you have your Job Tracker account settings ready in the program, you can import the job information. 1. Click File / Import/Export / Import Job Tracker Data 2. Select the Account that the job is saved under 3.

  • Page 13: Other (Advanced)

    2.6.3 Other (Advanced) The Other (Advanced) method for saving templates should be used if you do not want to save your templates in the My Documents folder or on your SD memory card. By using this option, you can save .dxf, .l55 (job files) or or both files anywhere on the tablet that you want to (i.e.

  • Page 14: Options

    Days to keep auto save files simply allows you to change how long auto save files are stored on the hard drive. These auto saved files are located in C:\Program Files\Laser Products\LT-55XL\auto_save. This defaults to 10 day but can be changed to however long you wish to save them.

  • Page 15: Print Settings

    Auto Scale Dimensions, if checked will automatically scale the dimensions when printed. Dimension Font Size is default font size for dimensions and text. LT-2D3D Show Tips at Startup, if checked will present you with a tip when the software opens.

  • Page 16: Miscellaneous Settings

    Use Job Name as Email Subject, if checked will automatically fill the job name in the Subject line while selling an email. Import Job Mapping File, allows you to specify how you want to import job information into the program based on what job tracking software you currently use to store customer information.

  • Page 17: Quick Actions

    2.9.3 Quick Actions Quick Actions are commonly used actions. These include fillets, radii and offsets that are used often. To create a new action, follow the steps below: 1. Click Add New 2. Select the Action Type, Fillet Type, Unit of Measure, Amount/Font Size and Display Quick Action Text Color 3.
  • Page 18 SMTP Secure: checked From Address: your email address (same as SMTP User) From Name: Your Name You need to Enable POP Email in your GMail account. Instructions to do so can be found here: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/13273?hl=en You need to turn on “Less Secure Apps.” On the following page: http://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps Comcast SMTP Server: smtp.comcast.com...

  • Page 19: Advanced

    From Name: Your Name Network Solutions SMTP Server: smtp.yourdomain.com SMTP User: your email address SMTP Password: your password SMTP Port: 587 SMTP Secure: checked From Address: your email address (same as SMTP User) From Name: Your Name 2.9.5 Advanced In the Advanced Options tab you can choose between any of the 11 languages we currently offer (English, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Polish CE, Polish UTF, Russian and Spanish).

  • Page 20: Additional Items

    Approved Date is used to record the date in which the customer has approved the final product which is to be fabricated. This could be at the customer’s house after the templator has template and modified the .dxf or it could be at a later time.

  • Page 21: Notes

    1. To use a custom agreement, go to My Computer 2. Double click on C: 3. Double click on Program Files 4. Double click on Laser Products 5. Double click on Laser Templator 6. Double click on CustomerAgreement.txt (copy and paste it if you already have it written) 7.

  • Page 22: Flip / Scale

    1. Click the line you want to split 2. Enter an amount to split the line from the front edge 3. You will see the line split with a yellow line appearing to show the split and press OK 2.13 Flip / Scale Flip will allow you to flip a drawing horizontally, vertically or both.

  • Page 23: Erase All On Page

    2.16 Erase All On Page Erase All On Page will erase the entire template you currently have on your screen. This is similar to creating a new file, but if you have saved it, the name will remain associated with the current file. If you Erase All On Page and then template again followed by a save, the original template will be lost.

  • Page 24: Rotate Drawing

    View Menu The View menu is where you will find the most basic actions that will be performed when starting a new job, saving a job, opening previous jobs and adding information of a job. 2.18 Rotate Drawing This allows you to rotate the drawing to any degree. 1.

  • Page 25: Display Contiguous Breaks

    A grey crosshair will also appear if the file you are looking at was templated with the and not just drawn. This represents the location the laser was when the job was being templated. 2.23 Display Contiguous Breaks By clicking on Display Contiguous Breaks, a box will be shown if there is gap between any 2 lines or arcs that are 1/4" (.25") or smaller.

  • Page 26: Display Color Names

    If you have an object that you believe should be a polyline but is not indicated as one, click on Display Contiguous Breaks. If there is a break in the object, it will not be defined as a polyline. 2.25 Display Color Names Allows the color names to be viewed and printed on the edges for customers that do not have color printers.

  • Page 27: Re-Position Laser

    2.28 Set Plane When starting a new job or page, LT-2D3D Laser Templator (Post-February, 2016) users will be asked to set the plane ny new pages or jobs can be created without re-engaging the 2D lock. They will that they will be templating on.

  • Page 28: Offset

    The three points need to be at least 12” apart from each other and cannot be near to a straight line. If the three points are set like this, you will see a warning box stating that the measurement’s accuracy will be affected. The user can then choose to reshoot or accept them as is.
  • Page 29 Selecting lines is done one of three ways. You can individually click on each line segment or you can click and drag to select all lines that inside the selection box. If you have used multiple colors on your job, you can click the drop down box on, choose the color you want selected and then click the Select button.

  • Page 30: Backsplash

    2.32 Backsplash To add a backsplash to a countertop: 1. Click Draw. 2. Click Add Backsplash. 3. Enter the Height (or Full Height) and the Offset of the splash. 4. Click Ok. 5. Now click 2 points that will be then ends of the backsplash. 6.

  • Page 31: Line

    4. Enter a Set Back Distance that will be from the line you clicked on. 5. Press Ok. 6. A cross with dimensions showing the offset dimensions will be shown (you can erase these dimensions if you want). 2.39 Line While editing a template, there are 2 types of lines that can be drawn, 2 Point Line and 1 Point Line.

  • Page 32: Circle

    2.42 Circle While editing a template, there are 2 types of circles that can be drawn. 3-Point Circle and 1-Point Circle. To draw a 1-Point Circle: 2.43 Ellipse To draw an ellipse: 1. Click Draw. 2. Click Ellipse. 3. Enter the Horizontal Radius (how wide it is left to right) and Vertical Radius how tall it is (top to bottom). 4.

  • Page 33: Menu Bar Functions

    2.46 Menu Bar Functions 2.46.1 Laser On If the tablet is connected to the laser, click Laser On and the laser will turn on. 2.46.2 Start New Line While templating and measuring points, after you have taken 2 points (which will draw a line), click Start New Line if you wish to start a new surface.

  • Page 34: Laser Mode

    Templating Menu (Right Sidebar) This menu is used while you are actually doing the templating and taking measurements. 2.47 Laser Mode There are 4 drawing modes to use while templating, Line, Arc, Circle and Cross. Line - This is the default mode that will be set up each time you open our software. Every 2 points measured will create a line.

  • Page 35: Offset

    Radius - When you choose to fillet a radius, the software will automatically figure the intersection of the 2 lines and then back off that many inches and ad the radius edge. Chamfer - Like a radius, a chamfer will do the same only draw a chamfered edge connecting the 2 points with an angled line.

  • Page 36: Extend

    2.54 Extend When 2 lines do not connect, 1 of the lines can be extended to meet the other. 1. Click Extend. 2. Select the line you want to extend to. It will turn gray to show that it has been selected. 3.

  • Page 37: Drop-In

    Amount is used to give a value to the linear length of an edge type being used. (e.g. charging $5 per linear foot of an ogee edge). Seam allows the user to designate if a color is a seam line. This is helpful when using Slab Layout allowing you to split parts of the job along that seam line.

  • Page 38: Bluetooth Pairing

    BLUETOOTH PAIRING Pair Laser to the Tablet PC (Pre-February, 2016) 1. Turn on tablet PC 2. Once finished booting, plug in USB cable and wait until you hear a kerplunk sound indicating it has connected. 3. Click Start (Windows logo) and type Devices and Printers. Click Enter a.

  • Page 39: Setting Comports (Purchased Pre-February, 2016)

    Setting Comports (Purchased Pre-February, 2016) 1. Open the Laser Templator program 2. Click File / Help / Setup Device a. Double click in the box to the right of Laser Connection. b. Double click on the correct COM Port # from the steps above. c.

  • Page 40: Setting Comports (Purchased Post-February, 2016)

    7. Click the triangle before Ports (COM & LPT) 8. Look for USB Serial Port (COM#) a. Take note of what COM Port # the encoder is connected through. In this example it is COM5 Setting Comports (Purchased Post-February, 2016, marked R4.1 on the bottom label) 1.

  • Page 41: Methods Of Use

    (the most common scenario), or adjusted to a level plane. Level vials are located on the top of the LT-2D3D base. Remember, level is not as important as being in the same plane as the surface you are measuring.

  • Page 42: Drastic Angles

    The Micro Adjust allows the user to make finer adjustments to the laser beam location on the surface you are measuring. 4.5.1 Mounting on Tripod When attaching the LT-2D3D to the tripod, position the horizontal micro adjust knob so that it is in a convenient position as it will remain stationary relative to the tripod. 4.5.2 Usage The micro adjusts for horizontal and vertical movement are engaged by pulling the black knurled knobs outward and disengaged by pushing them in towards the unit.

  • Page 43: Power Information

    POWER INFORMATION Battery Life The battery life will vary based on usage. Typically, this can be up to 8,000 measurements between charges. When the battery is low on voltage, the ‘Low Battery’ LED will blink red. It is recommended that you save your current progress and begin charging the laser when possible at this point.

  • Page 44: Normal Power Off Procedure

    Only use the supplied chargers for both the laser and tablet computer. The use of other chargers may void the warranty and cause damage to the components. Charging the laser, tablet computer, or both in a car should be done with an appropriate inverter. A 250-watt inverter is sufficient to charge both simultaneously.

  • Page 45: General Information

    LPI will provide a loaner LT-55 XL/LT-2D3D and/or tablet computer, if needed, should your unit need to be sent in for repair.

  • Page 46: Laser Safety Guidelines

    LT-2D3D Laser Templator Specifications The LT-2D3D software was designed to be used on any current Windows computer (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10). We have heard of customers using it on Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008 however we have not tested this nor do we support it.

  • Page 47: Training Videos

    Training Videos With the purchase of every LT-2D3D Laser Templator, training videos are included. Please watch those videos to learn how to use this digital templating system properly. This user manual is meant to be a quick reference and used in conjunction with the videos but is not meant to replace watching those training videos.

  • Page 48: Technical Information

    Capable of measuring up to 600 feet using an appropriate target under ideal conditions Storage and Operating Temperatures  Storage: -4 °F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) (LT-2D3D Laser Templator)  Operation: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) (LT-2D3D Laser Templator) ...

  • Page 49: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION Laser Products Industries 1344 Enterprise Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446 USA P: 630-679-1300 F: 630-679-1356 http://laserproductsus.com info@laserproductsus.com Countertop, Glass Industry Matt Thomson – 630-390-0439 – North East – (CT, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WV) Matt Drnec –...

  • Page 50: Registration

    Templator’s Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ City: ___________________ State: ____ Zip: _________ Phone: ___________________ Fax: ___________________ Website: ______________________________________ Email: ______________________________________ LT-2D3D Serial Number: ___________________ Fabrication Information (Please circle all that apply) Production Information: Automated Plant Fab Center CNC Router CNC JetSaw...

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