Suggestions on software route to take welcome.

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Suggestions on software route to take welcome.
My machine came with RDWorks but trying to install on school computers and it flags it as having a Trojan.
Can’t find a download that doesn’t cause the same issue.

We currently use Paint.Net in class for image editing and graphics etc… so my understanding is that we could use that to create/edit images. Assuming this is what Inkscape is used for.

So I think I’m just looking for a replacement/alternative to RDWorks.

So any suggestions? (free/opensource options are obviously preferred)

Can LaserWeb3 be used without a smoothieboard?

Thanks

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Laserweb needs either a grbl or smoothieware compatible board at the moment.

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Any painting or vector software is fine for generating content is ok.

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Is it safe to assume the default board on my K50 is neither of those?

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I would say yes.

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Software being detected as Trojan most likely as the files are pirated, so why you don’t first run them inside a VM just to be sure no harm is done.

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Network manager suggested a standalone pc but I’ll want classes to prep files so one pc would create bottle neck.

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That could be another option so create in any drawing solution ( paint, Inkscape, etc) and then pass the file to the controller PC

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Yes but they would have to use the controller PC and RDWorks to set the cut speed and power, etc…

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Well with a bit more searching the Tech support has managed to find a download of RDWorks from rd-acsDOTcom that doesn’t get flagged as a Trojan. It’s also the most up to date version so that’s good.

Thanks for input @Ariel_Yahni_UniKpty