The TPS cutter driver is based on the Generic DXF driver. The particularity is the extension of generated cut files, which is .tps instead of .dxf (e.g,. cutfilename.tps).
Driver
TPS
Driver History
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CalderaRIP V18.1:
- Renaming of the cutting marks from “Register” to “Mark”, improving integration with the TPS software.
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CalderaRIP V17.3:
- A new "Add direction mark" checkbox was added to the Misc. area of the Cutter Tools Configuration for most cutting drivers. Activating this new field adds direction marks in the form of a triangle pointing to the bottom edge of the cut job, which significantly speeds up the operators' work when managing these files.
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CalderaRIP V15:
- Supported since this version.
Installation
Info
In the past, different cutting devices required separate licenses: CutServer for roll-to-roll cutters, GrandCut (A or B) for flatbed cutters, and a cut option for trimmers. This resulted in different installation methods depending on the device.
Today, annual subscribers and perpetual license holders with CalderaCare can use any CalderaRIP‑supported cutting device without an additional license.
| Roll-to-Roll (Legacy CutServer) | |
| Flatbed (Legacy GrandCut B) |
The installation process is similar to that of other cutters; you just need to adjust the settings. You can refer to this article for details on adding a new flatbed cutter to the CalderaRIP.
To adapt to your cutter, you need to select the TPS driver in the Cutter Parameters window:
- Name: Choose a name (it will appear in the cutters list)
- Model: Select TPS
Queue: Choose a directory where your cutting files will be saved
- Hostname: Enter the IP address or the hostname of your cutter workstation:
Configuration
Please refer to this article to have information about standard features available in the Cutter Tools Configuration window.
Specific Features
Bottom-right origin: Origin will be placed at the bottom-right position instead of the bottom-left default position to suit your table's orientation.
CCW auto rotation: Auto-rotation will go in a counter-clockwise direction, rather than clockwise.
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Force rotation: Force the rotation by choosing one of the following angles:
Auto (normal or auto rotation to fit cutter width)
0 degrees
90 degrees
180 degrees
270 degrees
DXF R14 (Bezier support): Use a newer version of DXF language which supports Bezier curves and leads to a smoother result.