Layers
The default layer configuration can be set to show different elements of a part when drawing.
Name - This is the name of the layer to which the geometry will use.
Colour - A spectrum of colours can be chosen here to show different elements in the part.
Linetype - This is the type of line to be used to show the layer, represented through dots and dashes.
Visible - Select the checkbox for the layer to be visible or turn it off for the layer to not be seen in the drawing.
Use - This is the use of the element of the layer. The different options available are:
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Standard - This is the standard layer to be used for CAM.
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Auxiliary - An auxiliary layer, not to be used for CAM.
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Mark - Any entities in this layer will be marked, not cut.
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Approach marker - Point entities indicating laser approach position.
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Sequence marker - Text markers are indicating the sequence order of contours.
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Forming centre - Centre mark for forming (point or small L).
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Forming footprint - The outline (footprint) of a forming.
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Evaporate - This layer would be used to distinguish film burning.
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Dot marking - This layer would be used for QR codes.
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Info - This is an information-only layer.
Different colours or line types can be used to differentiate between a polyline and a bend line.