ProfileLab 2D & 3D Comparison Chart

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Feature List	2D	3D

Graphics creation and editing in line or arc mode	[x]	[x]
Advanced node editing (x/y co-ordinates/polar/Cartesian/relative/absolute)	[x]	[x]
Text editing with True Type font support	[x]	[x]
Notes and dimensions for parts	[x]	[x]
36 Import/Export filters including DXF, G-Code, EPS, PLT and AI	[x]	[x]
Multiple undo/redo	[x]	[x]
Cut, copy, and paste shapes from within ProfileLab or from other programs	[x]	[x]
High resolution zoom for precise editing	[x]	[x]
Lock/unlock shapes to prevent editing errors	[x]	[x]
Rotate/move/resize/duplicate shapes, snap to grid	[x]	[x]
Circular and rectangular arrays	[x]	[x]
Close path and node reduction functions to clean-up parts	[x]	[x]
Weld shapes	[x]	[x]
Find file	[x]	[x]
Context sensitive online help	[x]	[x]
Driver support for over 100 machines	[x]	[x]
Auto save/auto load files	[x]	[x]
Digitizing tablet support	[x]	[x]
Tool templates with unlimited tool library that supports 11 types of tools	[x]	[x]
Online male/female toolbit offset compensation	[x]	[x]
Pocket fill using sweep, line, spiral, and island patterns	[x]	[x]
3D Machining simulation	[x]	[x]
Multiple pass depth control including first/last pass	[x]	[x]
Corner rounding control for inlaid part creation (on/off, radius)	[x]	[x]
Control feed rates, plunge rate, spindle speed and dwell time	[x]	[x]
Automatic Toll Changes (ATC)	[x]	[x]
Toolpath cornering style (sharp or roll)	[x]	[x]
Flanges (on/off, width, height)	[x]	[x]
Clean-up pass (on/off, amount)	[x]	[x]
Bridging (on/off, width, height, style, quantity, distribution)	[x]	[x]
Auto bridge removal (on/off)	[x]	[x]
Enhanced sorting / sequencing	[x]	[x]
Advanced start point control	[x]	[x]
Advanced lead in / lead out control (on/off, arc, line, length, overlap, ramp, helix, zigzag)	[x]	[x]
Advanced bridge placement control	[x]	[x]
Drill center, point, matrix, on contour and corners	[x]	[x]
NC Manager (Output Editor)	[x]	[x]
Show Toolpath direction, start point, color by template, tool type	[x]	[x]
3D chisel effect using Vee Bit tool		[x]
Fixed depth flat bottom chiseled shapes (multi tool support)		[x]
PhotoMachine cuts 3D relief from grayscale images		[x]
Beveling toolpath creation for raised 3D letters and shapes		[x]

ProfileLab 2D & 3D Comparison Chart

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