Frame a job and run a laser-off rehearsal
Use a fresh software preview first. Frame — laser off and Dry run — laser off move connected hardware. Follow Laser safety and your engraver manufacturer’s instructions.
Choose Frame or Dry run
| Control | Route | Where it finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Follows the bounding rectangle of the output toolpath, including extra travel from overscan and leads. | Returns to the measured starting point. |
| Dry run | Follows the generated XY sequence at the rehearsal speed cap, including travel and passes. | Finishes at the final point in the route. |
Review the route before confirming
- Confirm the active machine profile and enable only the layers intended for this rehearsal.
- Open Frame or Dry run from Laser or Move. Review the measured head position from the bed’s front-left, then select where the canvas bottom-left should map.
- Review the displayed route bounds, origin, starting position and estimated rehearsal time. Cancel if the displayed route or stock placement differs from what you expect.
If the route is blocked
Read the reported reason. Check for disabled output, excluded artwork or a move beyond the bed. Correct the design or placement and generate a fresh preview. See Wrong size, position or job output.