LaserStudio User Manual

Preview and export

Review the toolpath

  1. Open Preview job after setting up the layers.
  2. Use Show travel moves to inspect laser-off movement between shapes.
  3. Scrub the estimated-time slider or use Previous move and Next move. Zoom and pan to inspect details. Fit bed resets the view.
  4. Regenerate the preview after editing artwork, layer order or machine settings.

The timeline estimates motion using programmed feeds and an assumed rapid speed. Actual job time depends on the controller and machine.

Save output

Choose Save offline G-code in the Laser panel when you need a G-code file. Review warnings and confirm the machine profile, work origin and bed limits. Use SVG for artwork interchange and .laserproj to keep the editable project.

Choose a way to review the job

ControlWhat it checksMoves hardware
Preview jobToolpath, travel, operation order and estimated timeNo
Software simulationPrepared job and virtual execution controlsNo
Frame — laser offJob footprint relative to the stockYes
Dry run — laser offToolpath with the laser disabledYes

Read Laser safety and Machine setup and laser-off rehearsal before framing or running a dry run.

Continue with software job simulation or laser-off framing and dry runs.

Compare SVG, Illustrator, PNG and offline G-code exports.

Surfstats LaserStudio · November 2026 development build