Conventional
Conventional direction engraves
Inset and Offset tool paths so that
the parts will have a smooth edge.
Inside holes in text or
objects will be cut in the
opposite direction of the
outside path.
• Conventional direction with
Offset path style will engrave
counter clockwise for outside
tool paths and clockwise for
inside tool paths.
• Conventional direction with
Inset path style will engrave
counter clockwise for inside
paths and clockwise for outside
paths.
Climb
Conventional
Offset
Conventional
Inset
Climb direction engraves in the
opposite way of Conventional
direction and is typically used for
materials such as heavy-grained wood
and aluminum.
Clockwise
Climb Offset
Climb Inset
Clockwise direction engraves
clockwise for all paths.
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Counter
Clockwise
Clockwise Offset Clockwise Inset
Counter clockwise direction engraves
counter clockwise for all paths.
Specify Depth
Counter
Counter
Clockwise Offset Clockwise Inset
Check to enter values that will override the engraver
settings.
Depth
Specifies the total depth the tool will
engrave.
Stepdown
Specifies how deeply the tool will
engrave on each pass to ensure that
the tool does not remove too much
material.
First,
Last
or
Both
Sets additional Stepdown
values for First, Last or
Both passes. You can
specify how deeply you
want the tool to engrave
on each pass.
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