Rdworks Coreldraw Plugin (2027)

This is the heart of the plugin. You must define what each CorelDRAW color does.

| Color in CorelDRAW | Action Type | Speed (%) | Power (Min/Max) | PPI (Pulses per inch) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Black (0,0,0) | Cut | 15 | 80 / 80 | 400 | | Red (255,0,0) | Score | 300 | 30 / 30 | 300 | | Blue (0,0,255) | Engrave Fill | 500 | 25 / 25 | 250 | | Green (0,255,0) | Skip (Air assist on) | 200 | 1 / 1 | N/A |

Pro Tip: Create a template .cdr file called "Laser Pallet.cdr". Keep this color table on your artboard for reference.

Let’s run a real project: Engraving a logo and cutting out a keychain. rdworks coreldraw plugin

Step 1: Design in CorelDRAW

Step 2: Arrange Layers The plugin processes from bottom to top in the Objects docker. Ensure your cut layer (Black) is at the very bottom, so it cuts last.

Step 3: Open the Plugin Click the RDWorks button. A dialog box appears showing your design. This is the heart of the plugin

Step 4: Simulate Click the "Simulate" button (Eye icon). The plugin will show you the estimated time. Check that Black items show "Cut" and Blue items show "Engrave".

Step 5: Frame Place your material in the laser. Click "Frame" . The laser head will trace the bounding box of your entire design. Move the material if needed.

Step 6: Download & Start Click "Download" (Arrow down icon). The file transfers to the Ruida controller. Walk to your laser, press "Start" (or "Origin" then "Start"). Let’s run a real project: Engraving a logo

You never touched RDWorks. You never exported a file. Congratulations, you are a pro.

The installer will ask for your CorelDRAW path. Default is: C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2024\Programs64\ Ensure you select the folder containing CorelDRW.exe.

| Problem | Likely Fix | |---------|-------------| | Plugin not appearing in macros | Check GMS folder path and restart CorelDRAW | | “Cannot connect to laser” | Run RDWorks standalone first, verify COM port | | Start button does nothing | Ensure “Download to Laser” was clicked first | | Colors ignored | Set color mapping or force “Use Layer Colors” in plugin | | Cuts double lines | Check if object stroke is converted to outline; use Hairline stroke (0.001 mm) | | Wrong layer detected | Objects must be on different CorelDRAW layers, not just grouped by color |

If you engrave a black shape and a red shape that overlap, by default the engrave will happen, then the cut. Use "Remove Overlap" in the plugin advanced settings to prevent double-burning the overlap area.