Step 1
Import
Download and import the two included files. Import the "Puzzle Frame" as vector only, and import the "Puzzle Image" as raster only.
Step 2
Arrange
Open the object manager by selecting the arrow in the center left side of the screen.
Notice that in this menu, both files are listed in different layers. The "V" icon indicates a vector file, while the photo icon represents a raster. By clicking and dragging these layers, we can rearrange the cut order of the project. Objects on the top will cut first while the objects underneath will follow. Rearange the layers so that the raster is on the top of the list.
Ideally we want to engrave our image first, then cut our pieces. By cutting in this order, we prevent pieces falling or shifting out of focus before being engraved.
Step 3
Settings
Before this point, we have adjusted settings by clicking on the image in the workspace. When dealing with multiple layers, clicking on the image will only select the top most layer, and can increase the chance of accidentally misaligning a section by dragging. To prevent this, select the layer from the Object Manager menu. When you open the right hand menu, you'll notice that the properties of that object are listed.
Select the raster layer, set the optimal engrave settings for your material, and dither the image like we learned in lesson 1. Next, select the vector layer. Notice that this vector layer is recognized in 3 colors. By designing our vectors with different colors, we can set unique settings for each color and control cut order.
In this project, all of our vectors will need to be cut. Select a setting that will cut through the material, and set all 3 colors to these settings. Just like in our Object Manager, we are able to click and drag each layer to rearange them. Our goal is to cut from the innermost part of the file then outwards. By cutting from inside to outside, we prevent any failure of pieces falling or shifting before they are cut. In this case, the order will be Red, Yellow, then Pink for cut order.
Step 4
Cut
Insert your material and focus to the top using your focus tool. Using relative positioning, position your red dot in the top left corner of your material. Jog to test your placement.
Close the lid and press play.
Notice that your laser begins runing the raster first. Once the raster completes, the laser will automatically reposition, and begin running the vector file.
When completed, you should have the two frame pieces, and the puzzle pieces.
Step 5
Assemble
Use a thin layer of glue to adhere the hollow rectangle onto the solid rectangle piece.
This will create the frame to assemble your puzzle in.
