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PROTOMAT

My gerber/drill file didn’t show up on the CAM view. You probably forgot to assign it a layer. Try re-importing the files, and make sure you’ve assigned each file a Layer/Template (see figure 11).

The pre-toolpath file did not import correctly into the ProtoLaser. It’s likely that you either did not save at the correct point in the process, you saved over the pre-toolpath file, or you are trying to import the wrong file. Double check all of this. If you’re certain you did it correctly, get a PI.

ProtoMat - Software cannot connect to the tool Turn on the ProtoMat by toggling the green switch located underneath the cover, to the right of the working table, above the main power cable. The vacuum system will engage and a red light underneath the toolhead will turn on. Then, in the software, in the main toolbar (with the File menu), click “Machining” > “Connect”. Make sure that “S103” is selected in the dropdown menu and click “Connect”. Let the connection process happen, and then try the fabrication again.

How to use the PM's Operate tab to re-start projects