Getting Started

Creating a Design Laser System Account

In order to use the Design Laser System, you must first create an account in the system. To do this, open the Design Laser System client (click here for download instructions, or visit a computer lab and click on the "Design Laser System" icon).

Once the login window apperas, click on the "Create Account" button. You will then see the following screen:

Fill out the form completely. Make sure that your Unity ID is the same ID that you use to login to lab and cluster computers (not your student ID number). Your password should not be something simple like "password" or a repeat of your Unity ID. Make sure that your preferred e-mail address is one that you check on a regular basis, since you will regularly receive confirmation and notifcation e-mails from the Design Laser System.

Also take care when deciding which Certification Session you plan to attend (date are shown in YYYY-MM-DD format). You should make every effort to attend the session for which you register since you MUST be certified before being allowed to use the lasercutters.

Once you have filled out the form, click on the "Register" button and the Design Laser System wil add your account. If you are on campus when you complete this form, you should receive an e-mail confirming your registration.

Logging into DLS

If you've already created a DLS account, logging in is simple. Launch the Design Laser System client then enter your Unity ID and DLS password in the login window:

If your password is accepted, you will be taken to the Main Schedule window. if there is an error, you will be informed of what went wrong.

Main Scheduling Window

Once you've logged into DLS, you will see the Main Schedule window.

From this window you cn see and control what is going on in the Design Laser System. You can create and modify reservations using the buttons in the Reservation Actions group, on the right side of the window.

You can also change the 15-day timframe being displayed in the graphical schedules. To do so, simply change the selected date int eh Schedule Display group also on the ridght side of the window.

The Design Laser System also has the ability to show you the current status of both lasercutters. The color bars just above each graphic schedule will tell you if either lasercutter is out of order, operational but idel, or operational and in use.

Limitations for Non-Certified Users

Lasercutter users are REQUIRED to attend a Certification Session and receive training prior to being granted access. To facilitate attendance at these sessions, non-certified users have only limited access to the Design Laser System.

Non-certified users are welcome to create accounts in the system and login, However, non-certified users CANNOT create, manage or delete reservations. Non-certified users will only have the ability to look around in the system.