The only thing you need to do is convert it to outlines. Remove it before emailing the file to us. The lines are now paths and can be used by the laser cutter.Īttention!: The original bitmap image is still behind your line drawing. Select the image and click ‘Trace Bitmap’.

If you want to cut or vector engrave them, you need to convert these images (JPEG,BMP, PNG, etc.) to vector line drawings. Rasterized or bitmap images can only be engraved. White is not engraved, light grey is the shallowest and black the densest. The density control is exactly the same as with fills. Color images are being converted to a greyscale image via dithering. The laser cutter can interpret raster images for engraving without any problems.

Gradients can also be used and are treated the same way by the machine. All shades of grey in between make a difference in density. On average light grey (RGB – 230,230,230) is the shallowest and black the densest. By using shades of grey you can control the density of the engraving. The color is RGB blue which is also available in the default swatches.Īll fills are engraved. The stroke weight has to be 0.01 mm and the color RGB red. These are the outlines of the shape you want to cut. The file contains the margins and colors you can use. How to setup a file that our laser can work with?Ĭhoose the size of the material you want to use.

Inkscape tutorial outline shape