Originally Posted by
Mayo
Trotec Job Control software drives my laser engraver and it has no problem allowing simultaneous drawing or working in other programs while it's doing what it does, and no missed steps or problems happen. I can be designing in Corel while it's engraving or cutting.
I think it must be dependent on the control board, the drivers, and the software. And of course the computer needs sufficient processing capability.
So depending on the software, yes it's possible. Using Shopbot software and controllers at this time, no.