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 | ||||
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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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