¶ TOOCAA Studio Overview of Features
TOOCAA Studio is a multifunctional online editing tool launched by TOOCAA, compatible with Windows and macOS systems. It integrates an intuitive design interface, powerful editing capabilities, and efficient laser control, providing creators with full-process support from concept inspiration to precise manufacturing. TOOCAA Studio supports preset processing parameters for various materials and offers real-time preview, path optimization, intelligent camera calibration, and rotary attachment support. Deeply integrated with TOOCAA L2 and its accessories, it delivers a smooth creative experience, making it easy for both individual designers and professional users to operate.
TOOCAA Studio link: https://toocaastudio.com/
¶ Menu Bar
¶ Function Description
¶ File
- New: Create a new file
- Open: Open a file
- Import: Import jpg, png, dxf, svg files
- Save: Save file
- Save as SVG: Save the project as an SVG file
- Save as GCode file: Save the project as a GCode file
¶ Edit
- Undo: Undo the last action
- Redo: Redo the last undone action
- Copy: Copy selected objects
- Paste: Paste copied objects
- Delete: Delete selected objects on the canvas
- Select All: Select all objects on the canvas
¶ Tools
- Select: Click to select objects or options
- Move: Click to drag the canvas
- Pen: Click to draw vectors
- Rectangle: Click to draw a rectangle
- Circle: Click to draw a circle
- Text: Click to enter text
¶ Help
- Getting Started Guide: Open TOOCAA knowledge base
- Tutorials: Open TOOCAA Studio tutorials
- Common Parameter Settings: Open the common parameter library
¶ Settings
- General: Switch speed units, grid lines, and auto-snapping on/off
- Language: Select English, Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Czech, Dutch, Japanese, Thai, etc.
- Shortcuts: View TOOCAA Studio keyboard shortcuts
- About TOOCAA Studio: View version information and updates
¶ Menu Bar UI Example
¶ Status Bar
¶ Function Description
¶ Notifications
- Notifications: Click to view notifications
¶ Device Connection
¶ TOOCAA L2 Connection
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Start TOOCAA L2 and open TOOCAA Studio using Google Chrome
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Click Connect Device in the top-right corner of the interface
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Select TOOCAA L2 and click Confirm
Notes for connecting TOOCAA L2:
1. How to verify the TOOCAA L2 serial port: unplug and reconnect the USB cable; the newly appeared serial port in the popup is the TOOCAA L2 port.
2. Make sure you select the correct TOOCAA L2 serial port. Connecting to other device ports will prevent TOOCAA L2 from functioning properly.
¶ TOOCAA NOVA Connection
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Start TOOCAA NOVA and open TOOCAA Studio using Google Chrome
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Click Connect Device in the top-right corner
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Select TOOCAA NOVA and click Confirm
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Select connection method (USB / Wi-Fi)
¶ Connection Method 1: USB Connection
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Connect NOVA to the computer using a USB Type-C cable
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Click Connect in the device connection popup
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Select the corresponding device in the browser serial port selection window
¶ Connection Method 2: Wi-Fi Connection
Before connecting via Wi-Fi, ensure a stable network environment. After confirming stability, go to the settings page on the touchscreen home screen and tap Wi-Fi.
Tip: Use Wi-Fi networks that only require a password. Avoid networks requiring secondary authentication. Also ensure the NOVA device and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network and the same IP subnet.
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On the NOVA touchscreen, go to Settings → Wi-Fi
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Select a Wi-Fi network and enter the password
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In TOOCAA Studio, select Wi-Fi Connection → Connect New Device
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Enter the NOVA IP address and click Connect
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Tap the green Confirm button on the NOVA touchscreen to complete the connection
After successful connection, TOOCAA Studio will display the currently connected devices (laser module, air pump, rotary attachment, etc.).
¶ Status Bar UI Example
¶ Toolbar
¶ Function Description
- Position: Adjust element X and Y position on the canvas (default coordinate is the top-left corner of the bounding box)
- Size: Adjust element width and height
- Corner Radius: Add rounded corners (currently only for rectangles)
- Aspect Lock: Lock element proportions
- Align Left: Align selected objects to the left edge
- Align Horizontal Center: Align horizontally centered
- Align Right: Align selected objects to the right edge
- Align Top: Align selected objects to the top
- Align Vertical Center: Align vertically centered
- Align Bottom: Align selected objects to the bottom
- Align Center: Align objects to the center
- Union: Merge shapes into one and remove overlapping internal edges
- Intersect: Keep only overlapping regions of multiple shapes
- A-B Subtract: Subtract second selected shape from first
- B-A Subtract: Subtract first selected shape from second
- Group: Combine multiple objects into one group
- Ungroup: Separate grouped objects
- AI Image Generation: Generate new images based on existing ones for style transfer or creative expansion
- Image Editing: Basic image processing such as cropping, filters, and erasing
- Image Tracing: Convert bitmap images into vector paths for engraving or cutting
- Rectangular Array: Duplicate elements in rows and columns to form a grid
- Circular Array: Duplicate elements around a center point in a circular pattern
- Outline: Generate inner and outer contour paths for cutting or outlining
¶ Toolbar UI Example
¶ Left Sidebar
¶ Function Description
- Select: Click to select objects or materials
- Vector: Click to draw vectors
- Rectangle: Click to draw rectangles
- Circle: Click to draw circles
- Polygon: Click to select shapes
- Text: Click to input text
- Barcode Generator: Open barcode generation popup
- Asset Library: Hover to select assets
- Import: Import assets (PNG, JPG, SVG, DXF supported)
- Material Test Matrix: Open material test matrix window
- TOOCAA Genie: Open AI image generation window
- Layer Selection: Select layers
¶ Left Sidebar UI Example
¶ Right Settings Panel
¶ Function Description
- Layer Grouping/Switching: Switch or adjust layers for elements or images
- Mode Selection: Line cut, line engraving, fill engraving
- Parameter Adjustment: Adjust speed, power, passes, and spacing per layer
- Layer Output/Disable Output: Enable or disable layer output
Layer processing priority: layer order > object creation order within layer
¶ Right Panel UI Example
¶ Canvas Panel
¶ Function Description
- Canvas Size: The canvas size depends on the selected machine. If TOOCAA L2 is selected, the processing area is 415mm × 395mm; if TOOCAA NOVA is selected, the processing area is 297mm × 210mm
¶ Canvas Panel UI Example
¶ TOOCAA NOVA Processing Components
¶ Function Description
- Material Selection & Recognition: Manually select materials or use camera-based QR code recognition to obtain optimal processing parameters
- Camera Control: Camera is enabled; you can refresh or hide the view
- Smart Air Pump Control: Air pump automatically adjusts airflow based on mode and parameters
- Frame Outline: Maps design boundaries to the processing area to ensure correct alignment
- Auto Focus: Laser module Z-axis moves down to automatically determine optimal focus distance
- Processing: Starts engraving/cutting based on canvas content and position
¶ TOOCAA NOVA Processing Components UI Example
