Drawing and machining functions

User guide

Geometry describes the part. An operation specifies what the machine will do to that geometry.

Tools under Drawing

Select / Basic shapes	Choose a picking mode or draw lines, polylines, rectangles, circles, arcs, ellipses, splines and text. Esc cancels the current command.
Complex shapes	Import file at an insertion point; create parametric parts, finger joint boxes, gears, polygons, text and triangles. Includes nesting and Pipes.
Modify	Delete, move, copy, rotate, scale, mirror, offset, trim, extend, fillet, chamfer and explode. Change layer moves selected objects to another layer.
Information / Dimensions	Inspect length/details, area/perimeter and vertex coordinates. Add linear, aligned, radial, diameter, angular, ordinate or leader dimensions; use temporary dimensions for checks.
Object snap / Grid / Ortho	Use snaps for exact geometric points, configure grid appearance and spacing, and use Ortho for horizontal/vertical drawing.

Ready-made shapes: enter dimensions, preview, then insert using a snap point or coordinates.

Types of operation

VectorCut / VectorEngrave	Follow a contour for cutting or line engraving. Check feed, power, passes and compensation.
HatchEngrave	Fill a closed area with parallel engraving paths. Hatch spacing and angle set the pattern.
Profile / Pocket	Router operations for contour machining or clearing an area. Set tool diameter, final depth, step-down, feed and safe Z.
Punch	Apply the configured punch command at generated positions. The post and command must suit the machine.

Available operations depend on the selected post. Automatic operations can already exist after import or shape insertion: inspect the list before adding another Cut. Cut order controls inner-first priorities, grouping, manual order or alternating distant cuts. Return to (0,0) adds a final return to the job origin, not a machine homing cycle.

Nesting and Pipes

Rectangular nesting: enter part sizes and quantities, sheet size and spacing. Preview each resulting sheet.

DXF nesting arranges imported drawing parts. Pipes creates flat developments for cylinders, elbows, S/U bends and intersections. Set the dimensions and preview both the 2D development and the assembled 3D shape. Inserting a pipe adds its flat contours to the drawing. Common cut is available for supported bend layouts; inspect shared cuts and compensation before calculation.

Pipes: the 3D assembly helps you understand the final shape before inserting its flat development.

Calculate and simulate

Toolpaths: inspect the approach, the cutting sequence and the final return.

Calculate again after changing geometry, operations or the post. Use Restart/Stop and Pause/Resume, adjust Speed and drag the progress slider to inspect any part of the job. The crosshair marks the current position. Simulation shows the calculated paths; it is not a machine-controller emulator for arbitrary custom commands. Save the project before exporting.