## How it works
### CAD preparation
1. You need a 2D CAD file. If you have a 3D model, convert it into a 2D .dxf CAD file.
2. Insert additional printing information and instructions and use the HP Plug-in to get a robot-ready file.
3. Save the 2D .dxf CAD file into the cloud. Maintain version control and share revisions with field operators.
### Site Preparations
1. Clear layout area as for manual layout. No need for a broom-swept floor.
2. Make sure that control points used for Robotic Total Station setup are accurately marked. The layout is as accurate as the control points.
### Solution setup
1. Set up the Robotic Total Station and shoot the control points.
2. Lock the Robotic Total Station to the robot tracking prism.
3. Connect the Robotic Total Station wirelessly to HP SitePrint through the user interface (tablet, phone, laptop, etc.).
### Job execution
1. Open the CAD file on the control panel, select the print area, and submit the job.
2. Maintain a line of sight between the robot tracking prism and the Robotic Total Station.
3. Choose between different inks for different types of layouts.
4. The robot avoids collisions with obstacles.
5. HP SitePrint is robust enough to work on rough and bumpy surfaces.
### End-to-End management
1. HP SitePrint cloud allows sharing of the latest CAD files with all stakeholders, so you can monitor job progress from the office and manage accounting reports.