Maintains design integrity, layer colors (for speed/power settings), and eliminates file conversion errors Supported Versions:
Vector Scoring/Marking (Low power, high speed) Black Fills: Raster Engraving (Scanning mode)
If you organize your cutting, scoring, and engraving paths by color in CorelDRAW, the plugin carries those exact color profiles over to RDWorks. This maps your design automatically to your machine's speed and power settings. How to Install the RDWorks CorelDRAW Plugin
I can provide a step-by-step troubleshooting guide for your specific version.
Laser controllers cannot read raw text fonts. Always select your text and press Ctrl + Q (Convert to Curves) before sending. 3. Click the RDWorks Button rdworks coreldraw plugin
When the installation wizard opens, look for a screen titled .
The desktop and industrial laser cutting market relies heavily on two distinct software components: the design suite (CAD) and the controller interface (CAM). Historically, these were separate ecosystems, requiring files to be exported, imported, and re-formatted. The development of (often associated with RuiDa Technology controllers) as a plugin for CorelDRAW represents a streamlined approach known as "What You See Is What You Cut" (WYSIWYC).
Design your artwork using pure vector lines for cutting and solid fills or bitmaps for engraving. Ensure your design is scaled to its exact real-world dimensions. 2. Color Coding Layers
It’s clunky but incredibly useful. For a free tool that cuts out 80% of the prep time, it’s a must-try for CorelDRAW loyalists. Just keep a backup export habit until you trust it. Laser controllers cannot read raw text fonts
CorelDRAW handles typography beautifully. The plugin allows you to send text to the laser without always needing to convert it to curves first.
| 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 |
To get the plugin working, follow these general steps based on Roland's standard plugin installation logic:
Standardizes scaling so 10mm in CorelDRAW stays exactly 10mm at the laser. Click the RDWorks Button When the installation wizard
If the toolbar is hidden, navigate to Tools > Customization > Command Bars and ensure the laser plugin toolbar is enabled. Step-by-Step Workflow: Designing to Cutting
The plugin is bundled directly inside the standard RDWorks installation package. You do not need to download a separate file, but you must select specific options during installation. Step 1: Prepare Your Software Close all running instances of CorelDRAW.
Before beginning deployment, confirm that your software environment satisfies these parameters: COREL013 Installing RD Works & the Corel Plugin