Numerology Chart Template
Instruction
Information
I made it because it serves as a base for personalizing numerology readings or creating decorative pieces related to numerology. The radial design with lettered and numbered sections is a common format for these charts, allowing for the association of numbers and letters with various aspects of a person's life or personality, as is typical in numerology practices. It's a versatile template that can be used for a variety of creative laser engraving projects for your business.
Instruction
Step1
This guide will walk you through setting up your numerology chart for laser engraving or scoring.
Part 1: Setting up the Numerology Chart Design
Open XTool Creative Space: Launch the software on your computer.
Import/Create Base Shapes:
Outer Circle: Create or import a perfect circle shape. This will be the outer boundary of your chart.
Inner Circle/Center Point: Create or import a small circle for the very center of the chart.
Radial Lines: Draw or import straight lines extending from the central point to the outer circle, dividing the circle into the desired number of segments (as shown in your image, there are 24 segments). Ensure these lines are evenly spaced.
Add Text (Letters):
Use the "Text" tool in XTool Creative Space to add individual letters (A, B, C... Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P, O, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A, Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P, O, N, M, L, K, J, I, H, G, F, E, D, C, B, A – based on your image, it seems to cycle back to Z and Y).
Carefully position each letter within its respective segment of the chart. Ensure they are centered and legible.
Group Elements (Optional but Recommended): Once all your lines, circles, and text are in place, select all elements and group them together. This makes it easier to move, resize, or duplicate the entire chart without shifting individual components.
Part 2: Configuring Laser Settings in XTool Creative Space
Now, let's configure the settings based on the two different outcomes shown (Engrave and Score/Cut).
Option A: Engraving the Entire Chart (As shown in image_5bc735.png)
This option will engrave all lines and text onto your material, creating a darker, filled-in appearance for the lines.
Select the Chart: Click on your grouped numerology chart design on the canvas.
Set Operation to "Engrave": In the right-hand panel under "Settings Overview," ensure that "Engrave" is selected for the layer containing your chart.
Choose User-defined Settings:
Power (%): Set to 70%.
Speed (mm/s): Set to 100 mm/s.
Pass: Set to 1.
Bitmap mode: Set to Atkinson (This mode affects how the laser renders grayscale images, which can influence the appearance of engraved lines. You can experiment with other modes like "Jarvis" or "Floyd-Steinberg" if Atkinson doesn't give the desired look for lines, though for simple lines, the difference might be subtle).
Engraving mode: Set to Bi-directional (This means the laser will engrave in both directions of travel, which can save time).
Option B: Scoring the Lines and Cutting the Outline (As shown in image_5bc6f7.jpg)
This option will score the internal lines and letters (creating thin lines) and cut out the outer circle. You'll need to separate your design into different layers for this.
Separate Layers:
Outline Layer: Create a new layer for the outermost circle. Move only the outer circle shape to this layer.
Internal Lines & Text Layer: Keep all the radial lines, inner circle, and text on a separate layer.
Configure Outline Layer (for Cutting):
Select the outer circle on its dedicated layer.
In the "Settings Overview" panel, select "Cut".
Material: Choose "3mm Birch plywood xTool D1-10W" from the "One-click set" dropdown (or select your specific material and laser power if different).
Power (%): Set to 90%.
Speed (mm/s): Set to 5 mm/s. (This slow speed is necessary for cutting through material).
Pass: Set to 2. (Two passes often ensure a clean cut through 3mm material).
Kerf offset (mm): Leave as 0 mm unless you specifically need to compensate for the laser beam width.
Lower the focus: Ensure this is enabled if your material thickness requires it (e.g., for thicker wood).
By (mm): Set to 3 mm (This refers to the material thickness for focus adjustment).
Configure Internal Lines & Text Layer (for Scoring):
Select the layer containing the radial lines, inner circle, and text.
In the "Settings Overview" panel, select "Score".
Material: Again, choose "3mm Birch plywood xTool D1-10W" or your custom material setting.
Power (%): Set to a lower percentage suitable for scoring (e.g., 20-40% depending on the desired depth of the score). The image doesn't show a specific score power, but typically it's much lower than cutting power.
Speed (mm/s): Set to a higher speed suitable for scoring (e.g., 150-250 mm/s). This will create a thin line without cutting through.
Pass: Set to 1. (Usually, one pass is sufficient for scoring).
Part 3: Final Steps Before Engraving/Cutting
Material Placement: Place your material securely on the laser bed.
Focus Adjustment: Perform a focus adjustment for your laser if necessary, especially for different material thicknesses.
Framing: Use the "Framing" function in XTool Creative Space to preview the laser's path on your material before starting the job. This ensures your design is positioned correctly.
Start Processing: Once satisfied with the settings and framing, click the "Start" or "Process" button to begin your laser job.