Overview and Workflows

The flexibility of TruLaser lends itself to many kinds of projection projects. Its simulation capabilities help you ensure optimum laser coverage and projector efficiency. TruLaser tools can also help you determine the actual number of projectors you'll need before purchasing equipment, alleviating guesswork when making decisions.

Although how you use TruLaser will vary based on your specific projects, your workflow should follow these basic steps to help ensure best results.

1. Prepare what you want to project. Prepare a 2D or 3D sketch in Inventor, import an existing CAD file, or open an existing laser projection project. Avoid creating parts or assemblies with planes that do not have boundaries or with construction lines with no endpoints. Avoid adding text, such as labels or notations, to drawings unless you need to contour the text and include it as part of the projection.
2. Prepare the data for your laser projection system. Bring your data into the TruLaser environment and add projectors and targets. Adjust component properties, arrange data in the TruLaser tree, and simulate the data to achieve desired results.
3. Save the data to a file that can be interpreted by your laser projectors.