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Machines

Machines Settings

The Machines page in Application Settings allows you to manage machine profiles. Each profile contains all the configuration for a specific laser machine.

Machine Profiles

Machine profiles store complete configuration for a laser cutter or engraver, including:

  • General settings: Name, speeds, acceleration
  • Hardware settings: Work area dimensions, axis configuration
  • Laser settings: Power range, PWM frequency
  • Device settings: Serial port, baud rate, firmware type
  • G-code settings: Custom G-code dialect options
  • Camera settings: Camera calibration and alignment

Managing Machines

Adding a New Machine

  1. Click the Add New Machine button
  2. Enter a descriptive name for your machine
  3. Configure the machine settings (see Machine Setup for details)
  4. Click Save to create the profile

Switching Between Machines

Use the machine selector dropdown in the main window to switch between configured machines. All settings, including the selected machine, are remembered between sessions.

Duplicating a Machine

To create a similar machine profile:

  1. Select the machine to duplicate
  2. Click the Duplicate button
  3. Rename the new machine and adjust settings as needed

Deleting a Machine

  1. Select the machine to delete
  2. Click the Delete button
  3. Confirm the deletion
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Deleting a machine profile cannot be undone. Make sure you have noted any important settings before deleting.