Fill mode and scan settings
Fill mode scans rows across the interior of closed vector artwork. Use it for solid logos and filled lettering. Choose Fill for the layer in Cuts and Layers.
Line spacing and scan direction
| Setting | What changes in the path |
|---|---|
| Fill spacing | The gap between scan rows. Halving the spacing roughly doubles the row count across the same height. |
| Fill angle | The orientation of the scan rows relative to the artwork. |
| Bidirectional | Alternates the direction of successive scan rows. |
| Overscan | Adds travel beyond the engraved area. Check this extra travel near bed edges. |
Check missing areas and holes
- Confirm the artwork is on a visible layer with output enabled.
- Use Edit → Selection → Select Open Shapes Set to Fill to find open paths. See Repair and simplify paths for closing a gap.
- Inspect the job preview. Check the inner spaces in letters such as A and R and turn on travel moves to inspect the scan path.
For pixels in a photo, use Photo engraving settings. For a vector example, follow Make an engraved nameplate.