Layer Configuration Setup

In WOODSOFT, layers are used to define how each part of a component is machined when exported from SketchUp. Each layer corresponds to a specific cutting, milling, or contouring process.

🎯 Layer Naming Convention

Layers in the SketchUp file must begin with either ABF_ or _ABF_.

Layer names should clearly describe their machining purpose, for example:

• ABF_CUTTING_LINES – Cutting the outer contour of the part

• ABF_MARK_SQUARE – Edge trimming or roughing

• ABF_SHEET_BORDER – Outline of the full panel

• ABF_SHEET_ID – For display only, not used for nesting

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🛠️ Layer Parameter Configuration

Field	Brief Description
Processing	Select the machining process: part cutting, slotting, edging…
Tool Number	Choose the tool number as configured
Processing Depth	Depth of cut or groove
Rotation velocity	Rotation speed of the tool (RPM)
Cutting velocity	Feedrate while cutting panel edges
Slow cutting velocity	Slower feedrate for the final edge cut to prevent tear-out
Moving down velocity	Speed at which the tool moves downward into material
Z0, Z1, Z2	Z-axis height configurations for safe moves and cutting depth
Max processing depth	Maximum depth per pass (useful for thick panels, multiple passes)

⚠️ Note: Layers marked as “Not used for nesting” still need to be declared in the configuration. This ensures the software can properly ignore them during cutting file generation.

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🧰 Common Machining Types

Tên hiển thị trong phần mềm	Mô tả ngắn gọn
Board border	Outline of the original board
Detail cutting	Cut along the contour of the detail
Internal contour cutting	Cut internal holes/slots within the detail
Edge cutting	Trim the board edges for a clean finish
Sketchup-Milling	Mill surface areas within closed regions
Profile-On milling	Mill along paths, with the tool centered on the drawn line
Profile-On milling (run first)	Run before other milling paths (high priority)
Back detail cutting	Cut details located on the underside of the board
Not used	Layer for display only, not used for cutting/export