“Use the Force, Luke.”
This is a good place to start to learn what it is the laser software is looking for:
After that, there are a ton of helpful little tips and tricks (and specifics) linked in the Matrix here:
Start with the Laser Design Matrix, pick some Design software that you want to learn (2D or 3D) and there are all kinds of tips on how to use it.
Everybody needs to just give themselves a little time to get familiar with the software…it’s not a race or a contest.