EZCAD2 Tip: MultiFileMark & I/O Controls

If you have a substantial quantity of multi sided parts to laser mark, or if you find it necessary to regularly re position the part during marking, this video might save you a little time.  There are a few ways to program a pause into a marking routine.  The Multifilemark feature applies to me as I mark batches of 50-100 double sided anodized aluminum parts on a fixture (3 at a time).  The layout for this marking is held in two separate files.  With multifilemark, I'm able to load both EZD files for the front side AND the back side at the same time and mark them in sequence with a single flip rather than having to unload and reload the same parts.  

In the course of playing with these features, I did notice my foot pedal isn't very good (I haven't ever bothered to use it prior to this point).  It's far too sensitive and can trigger marking if it's merely nudged.  I'll probably have to replace it for a few dollars on ebay.