2L PRO Engraving Software Programs for CNC Machine Engraving
Compare Features of the 2L PRO Engraving Software Programs
The 2L PRO Engraving Software Program is an easy to use engraving software program that allows you to engrave using 3 & 4 Axis CNC Machines and C- Axis and Multi-Axis Lathes.
2L PRO Engraving Software Program has a simple to use interface that allows any CNC machine operator to create G-code programs.
2L PRO Programs creates generic G-code files which use only G0 and G1 moves to ensure CNC control compatibility.
Four Tiers of the 2L PRO Engraving Software Program are available.
To determine which version is suitable for your CNC machine, compare all features below.
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The 2L Pro Demo Program shows all functionality of the PRO Light, PRO 1, PRO 2 and PRO 3 Engraving Software Programs.
2L Pro Engraving Software Programs
Engrave Letters, Lines, Serial Numbers, Logos
3D Surface Engraving
Create 2D Data Matrix Barcodes
Engrave on a Radius
View Rapid Moves
Adjust Engraving Size
Engraving Cycle Time Report
Import Engraving Fields from a Database
PRO Engraving Software Programs
Preview G-Code
2L Pro Light 3 Axis Engraving
Import Image to DXF
Import Image to DXF
Create 2D Data Matrix Barcodes with PRO 3 Engraving Software Program
Create 2D Data Matrix Bar Codes
Pocketing and Reverse Pocketing
4th Axis and C-Axis Rotary Engraving
3 Axis Engraving
Set Speeds and Feeds, Machine Codes
Set Code Parameters
Set Workpiece Size, Origin
2L PRO Light
Basic 3 Axis CNC Machine Engraving
Available with the Purchase of a Spring Loaded Engraving Tool Kit
2L PRO 1
Engrave With: 3 Axis CNC Machines
PLUS… Even More Functionality than PRO Light Version
2L PRO 2
Engrave With: 3 & 4 Axis CNC Machines, C-Axis Rotary Lathes
PLUS… Includes all the Functionality of the PRO 1 Version
2L PRO 3
Create: 2D Data Matrix Barcodes With 3 & 4 Axis CNC Machines, C-Axis Rotary Lathes
PLUS… All the advanced engraving fuctionality of the PRO 2 Version
| 2L PRO Engraving Software Program Compare Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Program Features | FREE PRO Light Basic 3 Axis | PRO 1 3 Axis | PRO 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | PRO 3 2D Data Matrix |
| Engrave a single instance of text – (a line or a paragraph) | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave a single instance of text, a DXF file, or an incrementing serial number | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Import Photographs and logos (JPG, BMP, GIF files) – convert bitmap images to vectors | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Includes the 2LStick1 Single Line Stick Font | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave at a constant depth on an imported 3D Surface | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave layouts using a Database (.csv file) | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Includes 10 additional 2L Single Line Fonts | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Pocketing of Geometry – Spiral and Zig Zag Toolpaths – Includes Reverse Engraving | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave text or serial numbers next to imported logos (DXF, JPG, BMP, GIF files) | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave multiple text objects, imported image files, drawn shapes, serial numbers | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Functions as a complete drawing program with complex layout capabilities | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Cycle Time Monitor to help reduce engraving cycle time | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Produce 2D Data Matrix Barcodes | —– | Y | ||
| Output G-Code Features | Pro Light Basic 3 Axis | Pro 1 3 Axis | Pro 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | Pro 3 2D Data Matrix |
| 3 Axis X, Y, Z Engraving output – Universal G-Code (G0 and G1 Codes) | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 4 Axis Engraving (Rotary Axis Engraving wrapped around O.D. of cylinder) | —– | —– | Y | Y |
| Easily adjust the Origin Point location | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Control the Engraving Plunge Depth, Step Increments, and Rapid Height | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Control the Cutting Feedrate and Rapid Feedrate | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Text Features | Pro Light Basic 3 Axis | Pro 1 3 Axis | Pro 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | Pro 3 2D Data Matrix |
| Engraves Text, Numbers and Characters entered from the keyboard | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Use any Fonts on your computer plus 2L Single Line Stick Fonts | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Control Text Height | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Adjust spacing between letters, words, and lines | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Align Text (Left, Right, Center), Rotate Text, Wrap Text around a Radius (coin) | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave different font styles and sizes in one G-Code program | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Drawings/Logos | Pro Light Basic 3 Axis | Pro 1 3 Axis | Pro 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | Pro 3 2D Data Matrix |
| Import Photographs and logos (JPG, BMP, GIF files) – convert bitmap images to vectors | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Import DXF files for drawings, company logos, etc. | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave imported image files, multiple typed text or drawn objects together | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Export DXF files for use in other programs | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Draw shapes (circles, rectangles, etc.), freehand lines, straight lines | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Create complicated precise layouts | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Display part stock geometry – rectangular or circular | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Display part stock geometry – rectangular, circular, drawn or imported geometry | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Use Reference Geometry (including imported DXF files) to create precise layouts | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Manipulation of Text and Other Objects | Pro Light Basic 3 Axis | Pro 1 3 Axis | Pro 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | Pro 3 2D Data Matrix |
| Duplicate layers (create multiple copies of objects) | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Scale and Rotate | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Resize (proportional or not), Rotate or Scale different layers individually | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Mirror Horizontal | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Mirror Vertical | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Move Text and Objects to precise locations on a workpiece | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Set precisely located Guidelines for creating detailed layouts | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Incremental Serial Numbers | Pro Light Basic 3 Axis | Pro 1 3 Axis | Pro 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | Pro 3 2D Data Matrix |
| Create Incrementing Serial Numbers | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Engrave text or company logos with each serial number | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Add nc codes before or after serial number (any text, G and M codes, subprograms) | —– | Y | Y | Y |
| Help | Pro Light Basic 3 Axis | Pro 1 3 Axis | Pro 2 3 & 4 Axis, Multi Axis Lathes | Pro 3 2D Data Matrix |
| HELP within the program | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Video Tutorials | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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