Separate the Customer Name from the Production File Name

Customer names are useful for conversation, but they are a fragile way to identify production files. Similar names, repeat buyers, and revised designs can make a folder ambiguous.

Give every approved export a job identity

Use a short job number, revision marker, and approval state in the production filename. Keep the customer-facing name in the order record, then connect it to the exact export through that job number.

Before loading a blank, compare the job number on the file, work card, and sample note. This does not eliminate the need for an operator review, but it makes a mismatch easier to catch.

Find more small-shop workflow notes in /updates/.

Follow the AntBelt G1 project and review current details on Kickstarter:

Compact desktop galvo engraving from US$99

Current AntBelt G1 early-bird pricing starts at US$99 for a compact desktop galvo engraving workflow. Check the store for live availability and the final checkout price.

Visit Kickstarter for the project story and updates, or check the store for the current early-bird offer.