The Tool Center in LDS 3.X Beta consolidates multiple commonly used design and processing tools into a single, centralized workspace. This allows users to quickly locate and apply advanced functions during design and engraving, without switching between different menus or workflows.
By integrating these tools into one panel, the Tool Center significantly improves efficiency when creating repetitive layouts, testing materials, generating codes, or preparing batch jobs.
1. Code Generation
(1) QR Code
Enter the text content, select the error correction level (default is 30%), and click Confirm to generate a QR code on the canvas.
(2) Barcode
Only letters or numbers can be entered. Click Confirm to generate a barcode on the canvas.
2. Matrix Array
After creating an element, select it and click the Matrix Array feature. A settings window will appear. Enter the desired number of rows and columns—the canvas will preview the array in real time—then click Confirm to generate the array.
3. Circular Array
After creating an element, select it and click the Circular Array feature. A settings window will appear.
- XY Coordinates: Set the center point of the circular array.
- Start/End Angle: Defines the starting angle of the first element based on the selected element. For example, 0° means no rotation, 10° means the first element is rotated 10°.
- Step (Angle Between Copies): Controls the angular difference between adjacent elements.
- Copies Count: Sets the number of elements in the array.
- Auto Rotate: Determines whether each element rotates along the circle.
4. Material Test Array
After creating or importing a design, select the element, set the processing mode, and click the Material Test Array feature. A settings window will appear.
Configure the processing parameters and edit the array as needed, then click Confirm to generate the array.
5. Batch Fill
This feature automatically fills the same design onto multiple identical material surfaces.
Select the element to be filled, then follow the software’s guidance to select the fill area. Click Fill to complete the operation. For a detailed guide, see: Batch Fill Function of LX2
6. Puzzle
Click the Puzzle function, set parameters such as rows and columns, and click Confirm to generate the puzzle pattern.
- Random: Randomly changes the connection shapes between puzzle pieces.
- Tab Size: Controls the overall size of the connection structures (tabs/grooves) between pieces.
- Jitter: Controls the degree of randomness along puzzle edges. Higher values make the shape more irregular.
- Rows/Columns: Sets the number of rows and columns.
- Width/Height: Sets the dimensions of the puzzle.
# Using the Puzzle Function
Step 1: Import and Prepare the Design
Import the design file you want to engrave. Adjust the image size, select the appropriate engraving mode, and configure the required processing parameters.
Step 2: Generate the Puzzle Pattern
Click Puzzle and enter the same width and height as the original image. Adjust other options as needed and generate the puzzle pattern.
After generation, place the puzzle on a separate layer, set its processing mode to Cut, and configure the corresponding cutting parameters.
Step 3: Align the Puzzle with the Image
Align the generated puzzle precisely with the original image to ensure accurate positioning.
Step 4: Adjust Layer Order
Open the Object Management List. Drag the image layer to the top and place the puzzle layer underneath it.
Step 5: Set the Processing Path
Click the button next to Process in the bottom-right corner.
Set Processing Path to By Object Order to ensure the engraving and cutting are executed in the correct sequence.
Step 6: Preview and Start Processing
Follow the standard engraving workflow. Verify all settings, preview the design, and start the processing.