Note: If the material surface to be processed is sloping, you can hold xTool F1 by its handle on the top and place it on the area to be processed.

To process on a sloping surface, you need to turn off the "Stops when moved" feature: on the top right corner of XCS, click the gear icon next to the xTool F1 image. Select Setting, and turn off Stops when moved.

There are two processes available for the following steps.
To design a pattern and set parameters from scratch, please follow the procedure of "Option 1".
To use a previously saved project, please follow the procedure of "Option 2".

Note 1:
If you can't find your material in the list, you can click + More to search among more materials in the xTool SELECTED online material center.
If you can't find the name of your material, you can select User-defined material.

Note 2:
If you select a material on the material list or xTool Selected online material center, the software will automatically set the laser mode, focus, and other parameters for laser processing.
The default settings apply to xTool materials. You can use the default settings, or adjust the settings based on your need.

Note: To cut a material, you are advised to set the focus point at the middle of each cutting depth for the best cutting results.
For example, to cut a 6 mm thick basswood with one pass, it is recommended to set the focus point at 3 mm below the surface of the material. You can start by focusing on a 3 mm thick material. Then, do not change the focusing setting, and replace the material with the 6 mm basswood to be cut.

Note: If you turn the knob clockwise, the laser module will move up, and the red light spot will move toward the left. If you turn the knob counterclockwise, the laser module will move down, and the red light spot will move toward the right.

Note：When the bottom of the laser module reaches the highest point, stop turning the knob up.

(1) Use the tools to the left side of the canvas to create objects. You can import images, insert shapes, or enter text.

(2) Select the objects and use the toolbar above the canvas to further edit the objects.

Note: For more information about how to set parameters for different materials, see Material Settings for xTool Machines.

Note: xTool F1 supports two preview modes: Rect and Outline.
If you select Rect, you can preview the rectangular border of the processing area.
If you select Outline, you can preview the outline of the processing objects.

Note: During framing, keep the protective enclosure closed or wear goggles that can shield laser beams of 455 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths.

Note: To stop framing, click Stop framing in the software or press the framing button on xTool F1.

Note: Using the infrared laser for bitmap engraving at a low temperature may lead to unsatisfying engraving results. To ensure better engraving results, you can preheat the laser module before processing.

Note: During laser processing, keep the protective enclosure closed or wear goggles that can shield laser beams of 455 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths.

Note: A project file contains objects for processing and processing configurations for each object. You can adjust the objects and parameter settings before you start framing and processing.

4. Preview the processing area

(1) At the bottom right corner of the software, click the setting icon next to the "Framing" button to set the parameters for framing.

(2) Close the protective enclosure, and then click Framing in the software or press the framing button on xTool F1 to preview the processing area on the material. If the area is not ideal, you can adjust the material position or adjust the object positions in the software, and then preview the processing area again.

5. Start processing

(1) On the top-right corner of the software, tap Process.

(2) Preview the processing objects in the software. Then, in the upper right corner of the software, tap Process.

(3) Close the protective enclosure. Then, press the knob on xTool F1 to start processing.