Cuts, layers and cut order
Open Cuts and Layers from Properties or the Laser panel. Select the layer name to edit its settings. Change row order to control which layer goes first.
Layer modes
| Layer mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Line | Follows vector outlines. Suitable for outline engraving and cuts. |
| Fill | Scans the interior of closed vector outlines. Use Artwork Check or Select Open Shapes to find gaps. |
| Reference | Keeps construction geometry visible with job output switched off. |
Finish letters left to right
Convert the lettering to paths and place the outlines on a Line layer. In Advanced cut and fill settings, enable Cut left to right and Inside first. For a word such as LASER, the path can finish the inner outline of A and its outer outline before moving to S. Generate a new preview or dry run after changing the setting.
Kerf, tabs and perforation
Advanced settings include kerf compensation, tabs, lead-in and lead-out, and contour direction. For Perforation Mode, enter the cut and skip lengths in millimetres and set tabs and both leads to zero. Verify the resulting gaps in the preview.
Visibility and output both affect the generated job. Check that the intended layers are visible and have output enabled.