2L Engraving Software Programs - Feature Comparison List
The table below identifies the features that are available in each of the different tiers/versions of 2L PRO Engraving Software Programs.
2L PRO Engraving Software Programs:
- Operate on Microsoft Windows® 7, 8, XP, and Vista.
- With recommended minimum RAM 512 MB.
- The approximate program file size is 287 MB.
- 2L PRO programs and Single Line Fonts are download programs which are installed on your PC. Installation and registration requires email and Internet access, and print capability on the installation PC.
- For all 2L PRO Engraving Software Programs click here.
- Download this list as PDF file.
- For even more information on each 2L PRO ENGRAVING SOFTWARE PROGRAM Tier click the below links:
| 2L inc. Engraving Software Programs - Feature Comparison List | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Program Features |
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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