After you click Process, the software will check the device status, confirm focus information, and generate the job file before sending it to the machine.
¶ 1. Workflow Overview
¶ 1.1 Status Check
The system will first verify the device connection and display prompts based on the results:
- Device not connected: The software cannot detect the machine. Make sure the device is powered on and properly connected.
- Device busy: The machine is currently running another task. Please wait until it finishes.
- Safety cover open: For safety, the protective cover must be fully closed before starting any job.
¶ 1.2 Autofocus and Height Measurement
Next, the software will confirm the focus height to ensure clear and accurate processing results.
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Reference distance measured:
If a distance value has already been set in the parameters panel before processing (see: Distance Measurement), the software will use it to calculate the laser module’s working height and embed this value into the job file.
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Reference distance not measured:
If the distance value is empty, the autofocus sequence will start automatically.- You will see the prompt “Measuring reference height…”
- The device will perform the measurement, and once completed, the software will save the reference height and calculate the correct working height for the current job.
¶ 1.3 Job File Preparation & Transfer
After all checks pass and the focus height is confirmed, the software will prepare your design for the device.
- Status messages such as “Generating assignment file...” and “Transferring assignment file...” will appear.
¶ 1.4 Final Confirmation
Once the file has been successfully sent to the machine, a confirmation pop-up will appear:
- “Ready: Press Start on Device”
Simply press the physical Start button on the device. After successful focusing, the interface will switch to “Processing” and your job will begin.
¶ 2. Job Settings
Before starting the job, you can adjust optional job settings such as maximum acceleration or path planning. These settings help optimize processing efficiency, sequence, and motion behavior.
- Click the icon next to Start Job
to open the Job Settings panel.
If you’re unsure which option to choose, you can leave all settings at their default values. The system will automatically select an optimal configuration.
¶ 2.1 Maximum Acceleration
This setting defines the acceleration used during processing. It affects how the machine balances speed and detail quality. Adjusting acceleration helps optimize either processing time or fine detail performance.
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Select a suitable acceleration level from the Maximum Acceleration dropdown.
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High Speed (20000 mm/s²)
Prioritizes efficiency. The machine accelerates and decelerates very quickly, ideal for large fills or simple designs without delicate detail requirements. -
Balanced (10000 mm/s²)
A well-rounded option suitable for most projects. -
Fine Detail (2000 mm/s²)
Prioritizes precision. The machine moves more smoothly around corners and complex shapes. Best for detailed engraving, intricate cuts, or delicate materials.
- This acceleration value is a job-level control setting used to adjust motion behavior during processing. It is not the same as the machine’s hardware-level maximum acceleration (see: “Acceleration Performance Analysis”).
- The device’s high acceleration capability ensures stability and responsiveness, while this setting helps you choose the balance between speed and accuracy.
¶ 2.2 Path Planning
Before generating the engraving path, you can choose different path strategies to optimize efficiency or processing order. The system selects the optimal mode by default, but manual control is also available.
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Choose a path strategy from the Path Planning dropdown.
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Auto planning
The system automatically calculates the most time-efficient path.- Smart nearest-path detection
- Minimizes travel distance
- Ideal for general engraving tasks
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All together
Combines all areas that require engraving into a single continuous scan.- Prioritizes fill operations
- Performs line engraving and cutting afterward
- Best for large, continuous scanning areas
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One by one
Processes each object individually and in sequence.- Completes one object before moving to the next
- Ideal when you need strictly separated processing for each element
¶ 2.3 By Color Tag Order
This option is off by default.
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When off:
The system optimizes the entire canvas based on the selected path strategy, prioritizing overall efficiency. -
When on:
The machine will process objects strictly following the order of their color tags. -
Suitable for precise multi-stage workflows—for example:
- Light engraving → deep engraving
- Detail engraving → large area fills
- Complex layered techniques