Make a plate with a circular opening
Practise making an outer contour and an inner opening, then verify the cutting sequence in software.
Download Circular opening starter. Open the project to start with the rectangle and circle on the same layer. Begin with the selection and subtraction step. Enable output on the layer for software preview with the machine disconnected.
Build the plate
- Draw a rectangle and a circle entirely inside it. Keep both on the same layer and leave space between the circle and the rectangle’s edges.
- Select the rectangle first and Shift-click the circle. Choose Subtract second from first.
- Inspect the resulting contours. If you need to move them as one unit, use Group.
Preview the opening before the outside edge
- Set the layer to Line and enable Inside first in the advanced settings.
- Open Preview job and use Next move. Check that the circular opening is traced before the outside edge.
- Save the editable project. If you add kerf compensation later, regenerate the preview and check both contours again.
For a filled design with a separate cut outline, follow Make an engraved nameplate.