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Good morning all , I wonder if anyone could help me I’m mapping a logo from and svg files and when I output it’s all broken up and not a whole image. I have a video of what the output is doing if that is helpful.

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Hi @Aardvark-FX!

It’s probable that the logo has a bit too much detail, and there are a few common reasons this can happen:

  • Thin lines as shapes – If a thin line has been created as a filled shape, the laser will trace the full outline instead of treating it as a single line. It’s best to redraw these in the SVG as actual strokes.

  • Filled areas and outlines – If the SVG has filled areas separate from the outline, Liberation will trace both the inside and outside edges.

  • Logos usually need optimisation – It’s rare that a logo will “just work” straight away. They often need a bit of manual or automatic cleanup – Inkscape is a great (and free) tool for this.

  • Very detailed logos – If the design is genuinely complex, you’ll need to spread it across multiple lasers using the canvas system.

If you’d like, upload the SVG here and I can take a look to give you more tailored advice.

Kindest,

Seb

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Hi seb , thank you for the reply , attached is the SVG files

shocktober-logo-1-|353x500

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A few things to flag, but the main issue is just that there’s too much detail for a single laser to handle smoothly. For a logo like this I’d normally split it across 4 lasers (or fewer if you’ve got fast scanners like the EMS8000).

The style of the logo also isn’t helping – all the little jagged, pointy details in the letters force the laser to slow right down at every corner. If you can smooth those out, you’ll get much cleaner, faster results. Smooth lines and curves always perform best.

A couple of practical tips:

  • In the node, try different render profiles. “FAST” will give you higher speed but at the cost of detail.
  • In the laser settings, the “Graphics” scanner preset is a good starting point. You can fine-tune from there if needed, but please be cautious – pushing scanners too hard can cause damage. Ultimately you’re responsible for making sure you don’t send more than the scanners can safely handle.
  • There are a few doubled lines in your SVG, like the triangle in the middle of the A, so clean them up where you can.

Hope this helps!

Seb