LaserBurn Engraving Scan Path Explained : How to Set Scan Order

What Is an Engraving Scan Path?

The engraving scan path refers to the path settings that determine the order and method in which the laser module scans and engraves objects during processing.

Different scan path options will affect:

• Processing time
• Operation sequence

How Does It Work?

1. Whole Engraving (Single Layer Engraving)

All objects on the canvas are engraved at once without distinguishing priority or sequence.

For filled engraving objects with the same parameters:

• The laser scans from bottom to top and left to right
• The laser processes these areas sequentially within a single scan

As a result, the overall processing time is usually longer.

2. Object-by-Object Engraving (Multi-Layer Engraving)

Objects are engraved one by one according to the defined order and direction.

• The laser completes one object before moving to the next
• The movement distance between objects is shorter

As a result, the processing time is usually shorter.

3. How to Use It?

The scan path for objects with different parameters will be displayed accordingly.

Example:

(1) When engraving three filled objects on the current canvas:

• Objects with the same parameters will be grouped together
• A total of three groups will be generated (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3)
• Each group contains one object