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How to export laser parameters from JobControl®
Export files from JobControl® to save them to an external drive or use them on another workstation. JobControl® files comprise the laser parameters and are stored in XML format. (These can also be re-imported later.)
Important: If you are using Ruby® laser software, please find instructions on rubyhelp.com.
Step by Step
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Opening the material database
- Open JobControl® on your computer
- Select "Settings" → “Material Template Setup Ctrl+M"
- The materials database opens
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Exporting by clicking the gear icon
- Select “Material group"
- Click the gear icon
- Then select whether you want to export all materials or only one of them.
Now select the storage location, and you're done!
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Importing files
Now you want to re-import the file on another PC? This guide describes the importing process step by step.
Further information
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