LaserStudio glossary

Artwork and layers

Vector

Geometry such as lines, curves and closed outlines that the software can follow or fill.

Bitmap or raster image

Artwork made from pixels, such as a PNG or JPEG. See photo engraving settings.

Reference layer

A layer for visible construction artwork with job output switched off.

Kerf

The width of material removed by a cut. Kerf compensation adjusts the generated path to account for it.

Placement and job review

Machine position

The position reported in the controller’s machine coordinate system.

Work origin

The zero point used to place the job relative to the stock. See work area and job origin.

Travel move

A move between operations with the laser off.

Frame

A hardware placement check along the job footprint. See job review controls.