Timestamps:
0:04 [Rhino] Exporting Rhino drawing as Adobe Illustrator file (.ai)
0:26 [KTH Server] Uploading your exported file to your KTH Home drive
0:34 [Illustrator] Working with the Illustrator template
0:48 [Computer Lab] Using the 960x610 mm template to easily cut cardboard sheets to size
1:03 [DFL] Book a maximum of one time slot in advance, and be present on time
1:14 [Illustrator] Opening your fully prepared Illustrator file
1:25 [DFL] Procedure for starting the laser cutter and using the auto-focus pin
2:54 [Illustrator] Loading a preset for the laser cutter printer driver, and prepare for a test cut
4:46 [DFL] Running the test operation
5:23 [Illustrator] Preparing for the bona fide laser cutting operation
5:36 [DFL] Running the test operation, and pausing/resuming
5:58 [DFL] Plastic materials require more ventilation time before opening the glass window
6:17 [DFL] Turn off the laser cutter with the switch on the wall, and cleanup
6:45 [DFL] Before exiting, verify that the laser cutter is turned off, and turn off lights
7:05 [Debriefing] If this summary was insufficient, please look into the in-depth tutorial parts
This tutorial summarizes a workflow for KTH Architecture students, presented in-depth in the succeeding parts of this tutorial series, "DFL – From 3D model to laser cut model", on how to use the laser cutters in the Digital Fabrication Lab at KTH School of Architecture. The tutorial introduces a basic workflow at a beginner's level.
The operating system used for this tutorial is Windows 10. Running another operating system (e.g., Linux, MacOS) might amount to a different user experience or software incompatibility.
If you want to check in which computer room(s) any relevant software might be installed in – CADLAB, DFL, and ARCPLAN is in the Architecture school building – please check the following link for current status:
https://www.kth.se/en/student/it/campus/computer-rooms/lista
Disclaimer:
This tutorial aims to increase student awareness of the versatility of the digital tools available for use within the context of the architectural education offered by KTH. As such, it might not be generally applicable, but on the other hand, if even one architecture student is helped by it in fulfilling deliverables requirements, the purpose of this tutorial is satisfactorily achieved. There might be inaccuracies in this tutorial video – if you identify any significant one, please tell us in the comments.