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by Winstone » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:33 pm
Welcome Chris,
One thing that you will learn is that all of the Roland programs are enter connected. What is most interesting, is that you can load them and use them without a mill. So you can experiment with all kinds of jobs away from the mill.
Keep a notebook, create a Project file. and as you learn, keep a note file of what you do in each project. this becomes a guide later when you have a rush job, or plan to modify what you are making.
Try out some of the patterns that they guys post in the forum or at the FTP file. Although you may not use them, look at the logic, and then run the program to see what they do.
I use my mill in a very different way than most. I have two of them and use one for scanning my past projects, and one for milling.
You will find that the Roland programs are much more powerful that they appear. Look at the help files, and then use your own ideas to duplicate what the help file is talking about.
No question is foolish, we help write the book, as there is none prior to this website. You will find that the best bargin in this whole experience is membership in the forum. You will meet some real characters, some very gifted jewelers, and some crazy old men. Well, enjoy and welcome aboard.
Chris, start by reading the many posts, hope this helps.... Winstone