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== Installation ==
==Installation==
===Downloads===
Click this link to download the .exe file from Reddit... https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/1jkckqd/fabcreator_software_from_fablight/
Click this link to download the .exe file from Reddit... https://www.reddit.com/r/lasercutting/comments/1jkckqd/fabcreator_software_from_fablight/
[[Media:FabCreator-2.2.0.72 x64.7z]]<br>
[[Media:FabCreator-2.2.0.72 x64.7z]]<br>
This is a zipped version of the .exe file. The wiki doesn't allow me to upload .exe files directly, so hence the workaround. Just use [[7-Zip]] to extract the file.
This is a zipped version of the .exe file. The wiki doesn't allow me to upload .exe files directly, so hence the workaround. Just use [[7-Zip]] to extract the file.
Also, download this database file:<br>
[[Media:FL4500 2019-04-25 Factory DB - GFU revised.db]]
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===Install Instructions===
If you need to extract the .exe file, do that first. Then, double click <strong>FabCreator-2.2.0.72_x64.exe</strong> and click Run on the Security Warning screen.
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Click Yes to let FabCreator make changes to your device.
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Agree... you don't really have any other option.
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Install for anyone using this computer.
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The default file location is fine. Change it at your own risk.
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Choose components. Again, default selections are fine. Click Install.
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Installation should be pretty fast. Click Close once it finishes.
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Go to your Start Menu > All, scroll down to "F", and open FabCreator. Alternatively, you could navigate through the file explorer to open the FabCreator application.
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FabCreator should open. Go to Edit > Preferences.
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In the Preferences menu, click on the Material Database tab. We only need to edit the line that says FL 4500 (the bottom line). Click on the three dots "..."<br>Hopefully you have already downloaded the database file from above. We need to point FabCreator to the material settings contained in the database file for our specific fiber laser.
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Find the <strong>FL4500 2019-04-25 Factory DB - GFU revised.db</strong> file that you downloaded (probably in your Downloads folder) and click Open.
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Click Apply and OK in the Preferences menu. Now when you open a DXF and click on the Properties tab, you should be able to select the FL 4500 database and see various materials and thicknesses available.
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===Tutorials===
Fablight has a YouTube channel with tutorial videos. There are probably more videos and tutorials out there too. Start searching!
FabLight Tutorial YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpj81hTIgjFffXWzEtQGfXVJJ12mU_lJY