When to Use Path Planning:

Setting Up Your Path:

Auto-Plan Mode:

User-Define Mode:

One-by-One

Ideal for projects with a single pattern or multiple patterns where you want each pattern engraved individually, following the shortest path within each design. This mode ensures the laser skips unengraved areas, optimizing movement.

All Together

This mode takes a comprehensive approach, engraving line by line from top to bottom without skipping any part of the design, regardless of whether it's engraved or not.

Smart Engraving

Exclusive to xTool F1: Smart Engraving is a game-changer for projects with large empty spaces, like engraving within a big rectangle. This feature smartly navigates the laser to avoid blank spaces, significantly reducing travel time and focusing on the areas that matter. When working with multiple patterns, Smart Engraving also optimizes the path within each pattern for maximum efficiency.

Tips for Smart Engraving:

In manual planning mode, activating the Smart Engraving feature without selecting "by layer" will mimic the effect of the Auto-plan mode, offering an intelligent blend of efficiency and precision.

For intricate designs, the Smart Engraving may result in paths that appear to jump around, occasionally leaving gaps to be filled later. Use our preview tool to understand the engraving path better and avoid any surprises.