Laser Products LT-2D3D User manual

LT-2D3D
User Manual v2.12
Edited: August 19, 2016

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Table of Contents
1.0 Jobsite Setup....................................................................................................................................6
1.1 LT-2D3D Setup.............................................................................................................................6
1.2 LT-2D3D Jobsite Setup ................................................................................................................6
2.0 Using The Laser Templator Software .............................................................................................7
2.1 Help .............................................................................................................................................7
2.1.1 Check for Updates..................................................................................................................................7
2.1.2 Import/Export Settings...........................................................................................................................7
2.1.3 Manual ...................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.4 About......................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.5 View Changes .........................................................................................................................................7
2.1.6 Tips.........................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.7 Setup Device ..........................................................................................................................................8
2.2 New .............................................................................................................................................8
2.3 Open ............................................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Hard Drive ..............................................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Drop-In ...................................................................................................................................................8
2.3.3 Auto Save ...............................................................................................................................................8
2.3.4 Other (Advanced)...................................................................................................................................9
2.3.5 Drive Info................................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Import/Export .............................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Estimate .................................................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 PDF (Print) ............................................................................................................................................10
2.4.3 Shop Sheet ...........................................................................................................................................11
2.4.4 Email.....................................................................................................................................................11
2.4.5 Upload to Job Tracker ..........................................................................................................................11
2.4.6 Import Job Tracker Data.......................................................................................................................12
2.5 Save ...........................................................................................................................................12
2.6 Save As ......................................................................................................................................12
2.6.1 Hard Drive ............................................................................................................................................12
2.6.2 Drop-In .................................................................................................................................................12
2.6.3 Other (Advanced).................................................................................................................................13
2.6.4 Drive Info..............................................................................................................................................13
2.7 Exit.............................................................................................................................................13
2.8 Connect To Laser.......................................................................................................................13
2.9 Options......................................................................................................................................14
2.9.1 General Settings...................................................................................................................................14
Save Settings ......................................................................................................................................................14
Print Settings ......................................................................................................................................................15
Drawing Display Settings ....................................................................................................................................15
Job Details Settings.............................................................................................................................................15
Miscellaneous Settings .......................................................................................................................................16
Job Tracker Settings............................................................................................................................................16
2.9.2 Estimate Settings..................................................................................................................................16
2.9.3 Quick Actions .......................................................................................................................................17
2.9.4 E-Mail Settings .....................................................................................................................................17
2.9.5 Advanced..............................................................................................................................................19
2.9.6 Shortcuts ..............................................................................................................................................19

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2.10 Job Info / Pages.........................................................................................................................19
2.10.1 General............................................................................................................................................19
2.10.2 Address............................................................................................................................................19
2.10.3 Dates ...............................................................................................................................................19
2.10.4 Additional Items ..............................................................................................................................20
2.10.5 Pages ...............................................................................................................................................20
2.10.6 Notes ...............................................................................................................................................21
2.10.7 Agreement.......................................................................................................................................21
2.11 Move Circle................................................................................................................................21
2.12 Split Line....................................................................................................................................21
2.13 Flip / Scale .................................................................................................................................22
2.14 Add Photo..................................................................................................................................22
2.15 Erase Segment...........................................................................................................................22
2.16 Erase All On Page ......................................................................................................................23
2.17 Split Object On Point.................................................................................................................23
2.18 Units ..........................................................................................................................................23
2.18 Rotate Drawing .........................................................................................................................24
2.19 Mirror ........................................................................................................................................24
2.20 Object Info.................................................................................................................................24
2.21 Circle Diameter..........................................................................................................................24
2.22 Display Measured Points ..........................................................................................................24
2.23 Display Contiguous Breaks .......................................................................................................25
2.24 Display Polylines .......................................................................................................................25
2.25 Display Color Names.................................................................................................................26
2.26 Display Area Legend..................................................................................................................26
2.27 Re-Position Laser.......................................................................................................................27
2.28 Set Plane....................................................................................................................................27
2.29 Offset.........................................................................................................................................28
2.29.1 Offset Scribed Wall..........................................................................................................................28
2.29.2 Offset Polygon .................................................................................................................................28
2.30 Define (0,0)................................................................................................................................28
2.31 Slab Layout................................................................................................................................28
2.32 Backsplash.................................................................................................................................30
2.33 Angle..........................................................................................................................................30
2.34 Radius........................................................................................................................................30
2.35 Dimensions................................................................................................................................30
2.36 Maximum Dimensions..............................................................................................................30
2.37 Text............................................................................................................................................30
2.38 Center Line ................................................................................................................................30

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2.39 Line ............................................................................................................................................31
2.40 Arc..............................................................................................................................................31
2.41 Circle..........................................................................................................................................31
2.42 Circle..........................................................................................................................................32
2.43 Ellipse ........................................................................................................................................32
2.44 Cross ..........................................................................................................................................32
2.45 Custom Box ...............................................................................................................................32
2.46 Menu Bar Functions..................................................................................................................33
2.46.1 Laser On...........................................................................................................................................33
2.46.2 Start New Line .................................................................................................................................33
2.46.3 Laser Off ..........................................................................................................................................33
2.46.4 Zoom ...............................................................................................................................................33
2.46.5 Best Fit.............................................................................................................................................33
2.47 Laser Mode................................................................................................................................34
2.48 Erase ..........................................................................................................................................34
2.49 Distance.....................................................................................................................................34
2.50 Auto Fillet..................................................................................................................................34
2.51 Fillet...........................................................................................................................................34
2.52 Offset.........................................................................................................................................35
2.53 Rotate........................................................................................................................................35
2.54 Extend........................................................................................................................................36
2.55 Draw Segment...........................................................................................................................36
2.56 Dimensions................................................................................................................................36
2.57 Color ..........................................................................................................................................36
2.58 Drop-In ......................................................................................................................................37
2.59 Quick Action..............................................................................................................................37
2.60 Undo ..........................................................................................................................................37
2.61 Redo................................................................................................................................37
3.0 Bluetooth Pairing.................................................................................................................38
3.1 Pair Laser to the Tablet PC (Pre-February, 2016) ...............................................................38
3.2 Setting Comports (Purchased Pre-February, 2016) ............................................................39
3.3 Pair Laser to the Tablet PC (Purchased Post-February, 2016) .............................................39
3.4 Setting Comports (Purchased Post-February, 2016)...........................................................40
4.0 Methods of Use....................................................................................................................41
4.1 Tripod Setup / Mounting..................................................................................................41
4.2 Jobsite Placement............................................................................................................41
4.3 Targets.......................................................................................................................................41
4.3.1 Pin Targets............................................................................................................................................41

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4.3.2 “T” Targets ...........................................................................................................................................41
4.3.3 Clamp Targets ......................................................................................................................................41
4.3.4 Black Shields.........................................................................................................................................41
4.4 Causes of Bad Measurements ..................................................................................................41
4.4.1 Reflection .............................................................................................................................................41
4.4.2 Drastic Angles.......................................................................................................................................42
4.4.3 Dirty Lens .............................................................................................................................................42
4.5 Micro Adjust..............................................................................................................................42
4.5.1 Mounting on Tripod .............................................................................................................................42
4.5.2 Usage....................................................................................................................................................42
4.5.3 Adjusting Tension.................................................................................................................................42
4.6 Micro Adjust..............................................................................................................................42
5.0 Power Information ........................................................................................................................43
5.1 Battery Life......................................................................................................................43
5.2 Battery Indication LEDs (Pre-February, 2016) ....................................................................43
5.3 Battery Indication LEDs (Purchased Post-February, 2016)..................................................43
5.4 Charging at Home and in a Car..........................................................................................43
5.5 Normal Power Off Procedure ...........................................................................................44
6.0 General Information......................................................................................................................45
6.1 Warranty Information...............................................................................................................45
6.2 Laser Safety Guidelines.............................................................................................................45
6.3 Using the Computer with Other Programs ..............................................................................46
6.4 Cleaning / General Care and Storage .......................................................................................46
6.5 LT-2D3D Laser Templator Specifications..................................................................................46
6.6 Training Videos .........................................................................................................................47
7.0 Technical Information ...................................................................................................................48
7.1 Accuracy and Distance Specifications ......................................................................................48
7.2 Storage and Operating Temperatures......................................................................................48
7.3 Laser Specifications...................................................................................................................48
8.0 Contact Information......................................................................................................................49
9.0 Registration ...................................................................................................................................50

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1.0 JOBSITE SETUP
1.1 LT-2D3D Setup (Purchased Pre-February, 2016)
1. When you walk into the job site, turn on the tablet and set up the tripod while the tablet is booting.
2. Place the laser on the tripod and make sure it is in plane with the countertops.
3. Plug in the USB cable into the tablet after Windows has fully started.
4. Once the USB cable is connected, press the power button on the side of the laser.
5. After the laser shows a green LED on the side next to Power, start the program by double clicking on it on the
desktop. You should wait at least 5 seconds between turning on the laser and opening the program to allow the
laser enough time to turn on and start the Bluetooth Service.
6. You will be prompted with a window that tells you to make sure the laser is locked before proceeding.
7. You will see in the top bar “LT Connected”
a. If the top bar shows “LT Disconnected”
i. Exit the program.
ii. Unplug the USB cable and plug it back in.
iii. Make sure the laser is on indicated by the green light on the side of the laser next to Power.
iv. Start the program by double clicking on program on the desktop.
v. If it is still not connected, check for any pending Windows Updates that need to be installed.
8. After connected, press Laser On or Start New Line and you can begin templating.
1.2 LT-2D3D Jobsite Setup (Purchased Post-February, 2016, marked R4.1 on the bottom
label)
1. When you walk into the job site, turn on the tablet and set up the tripod while the tablet is booting.
2. Place the laser on the tripod.
3. Plug in the USB cable into the tablet after Windows has fully started.
4. Once the USB cable is connected, press the power button on the side of the laser.
5. After the laser shows a green LED on the side below Power, start the program by double clicking on it on the
desktop. You should wait at least 5 seconds between turning on the laser and opening the program to allow the
laser enough time to turn on and start the Bluetooth Service.
6. You will be prompted with a window that tells you to make sure the laser is locked before proceeding.
7. You will see in the top bar “LT Connected”
a. If the top bar shows “LT Disconnected”
i. Exit the program.
ii. Unplug the USB cable and plug it back in.
iii. Make sure the laser is on indicated by the green light on the side of the laser below Power.
iv. Start the program by double clicking on program on the desktop.
v. If it is still not connected, check for any pending Windows Updates that need to be installed.
8. Set the plane you are going to measure by capture three points.
a. You will be prompted to set a plane before capturing any points with the laser. If you are not going to
template immediately, you can ignore the following steps and use other functions.
b. Points should be at least 12” apart and should not be in a straight line.
c. Clicking the “Show Example” button in the software will bring up an image showing where to position
the three points. The points only need to generally be in a left, right, back/top orientation to one
another
9. After connected, press Laser On or Start New Line and you can begin templating.

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2.0 USING THE LASER TEMPLATOR SOFTWARE
File Menu
The File menu is where you will find the most basic actions that will be performed when starting a new job, saving a job,
opening previous jobs and adding information of a job.
2.1 Help
The Help menu is where you will find a comprehensive source of information on the Laser Templator software. Please
use this resource if you have any questions about the software. If your question is not answered here, contact us at our
main office. We are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am through 5pm, Central Standard Time.
Laser Products Industries
1344 Enterprise Dr.
Romeoville, IL 60446
877-679-1300
www.LaserProductsUS.com
2.1.1 Check for Updates
Every time you open our software, if there is an active internet connection, it will check to see if there are updates
available for it. However, if none are found because you have a slower connection, you can also use this function
to check as well.
2.1.2 Import/Export Settings
We allow you to import and export your program settings so easily set up both your tablet and your office
computer (second seat) the same way.
To Export:
1. Click the browse button (…)
2. Type in a file name
3. Choose the location you want to save it to and press Save
4. Press Export
To Import:
1. Click the browse button (…)
2. Select the file you want to import
3. Click Open
4. Click Import
2.1.3 Manual
This is the Manual you are looking at right now. It has been compiled up to version 2.1.
2.1.4 About
Located in the About section, you will be presented with current information about the software version you are
currently running as well as copyright information on our software.
2.1.5 View Changes
This section of the Help menu simply lists what is changed from the previous version. New features, bug
fixes and other general information on new releases are all shown.

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2.1.6 Tips
This section of the Help menu offers tips for the user of the laser. As tips are submitted by our
customers, they will be added to this menu. If you wish to submit a tip, please email
[email protected] with the subject of Tip.
2.1.7 Setup Device
Setup Device allows you to choose what COM port both the Laser and Encoder are communicating to the
tablet PC on. This will not show up on non-Bluetooth versions of the laser and will be already set up
when your laser arrives. If we send you a loaner tablet PC while yours is being repaired, this will need to
be set up. See Section 4.0 Bluetooth Pairing.
2.2 New
Selecting New will give you a blank canvas to start a new job.
2.3 Open
In the Open section, you will be presented with 4 different options to opening files. You can open files from the Hard
Drive, Drop-Ins, Auto Save files and you can use an Advanced open menu.
2.3.1 Hard Drive
Open Opening files from the 3THard Drive3T will show you all of the templated jobs you have saved on the hard drive
of the tablet/computer. These templates are located in the 3TMy Documents3T folder of the tablet/computer.
2.3.2 Drop-In
If you create a 3T Drop-In3T like a special corner, bump out or a sink bowl and you want to save it for future use, this is
where it will be located. The templates that are located here are the ones you will see when you choose the 3TDrop-
In3T feature.
2.3.3 Auto Save
An 3TAuto Save3T occurs while the tablet is sitting idle and more frequently when being used. This is done as a backup
if you make a mistake and need to go back to a previous version of the template or you forget to save your job. If
you finish a job and forget to save the template, you can look in the 3TAuto Save3T area and open the most recent
one.

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You should not rely on these files because if you close the program out before an auto save occurs, only the most
recent action made before the previous auto save will be saved and be available. Anything made after the last
auto save will not be recorded.
2.3.4 Other (Advanced)
The 3TOther (Advanced)3T option for opening jobs should be used if you do not save your templates in the 3TMy
Documents3T folder or on your SD memory card. By using this option, you can open up and job files that are located
anywhere on the tablet.
2.3.5 Drive Info
Drive Info simply shows you how much memory is currently being used and is available on your system.
2.4 Import/Export
We offer the ability to import and export data from our software in a multitude of formats.
2.4.1 Estimate
Using the Estimate function will open up an Excel based spreadsheet showing you common estimate values like
sq. footage, perimeter, costs based on different edge treatments as well as a total cost of the job. These numbers
can be used for customer quotes or just for internal estimations of cost per job.
First you will see the Estimate/Print Details page where you can set up your Estimate. You can choose to print the
basic Estimate or you can add the Summary, Estimate and Pages.

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A .csv estimate file will be saved to the job folder where the templated .dxf file is as well as the photographs of the
job if you choose to use them.
2.4.2 PDF (Print)
You will need to have a printer installed on the tablet or on your computer to print these out. If you do not have a
printer, you can save the .pdf file to later transfer it to a computer that has printing capabilities if you just want to
save the digital file for your records.
If you wish to store a database of material (type of stone) you have in inventory, click on Area. You will be
presented with a window that will allow you to add the material of your choice.
1. To add materials, click the green plus sign.
2. Click in the Material box and type in the name of the material.
3. Click in the Cost box and type in a cost of the material.
4. Add a Thickness and Color.
5. To remove a material, click on the material and click on the red x.
6. To choose your material click on the material name and click OK.
Use the check boxes on the bottom half of the screen and check the boxes if you want this to be included in your
print out. If you uncheck a box, it will not be included.