CorelLaser/LaserDRW extremely inefficient paths

[BredDiaria]

Hi All,

Major newbie here - I'm creating cold storage wallets for bitcoins, laser etched on wood. I bought a cheapo chinese usb 40w laser with CorelLaser/LaserDRW software.

I've gone through the learning process of actually getting things etching and they are turning out really well, except for one major frustration. The path chosen by the laser is absurdly stupid and lasering times are absolutely astronomical. A 95mmx50mm surface about 1/3rd filled is taking 3-4 hours because the laser head moves up, down, and then fires a tiny burst to etch a single line.

Ideally I think it would be 1000x faster if the head would just travel back and forth row by row and etch where necessary rather than taking these stupid paths.

I've experimented a lot and I can't find a way to specify the path I want the laser to take other than "shortest path" and a few other even more inefficient options.

I'm producing SVG files and loading them into CorelDraw12 with the supplied laser etching plugin.

It's driving me mental, and any suggestions would be massively appreciated.

Thanks,

BitcoinWallets

[LINUS]

Hiya BCW, ummm are you vector line engraving or raster engraving?
(is the laser following a line path or going side to side like a printer)

cheers