GPath Laser

Polyline

Last updated Jul 26, 2026, 11:41 AM

1. Begin

Select Polyline from Draw. The sidebar guides you through placing vertices one at a time.

2. Right sidebar sections

Starting Point

Enter X and Y, click Set Start Point, or click the canvas to anchor the path.

Input Mode

Switch between:

Angle/Length — relative segment from the last point
End X/Y — absolute coordinates for the next vertex

Use Add Point after entering values. Undo Last Point removes the last vertex. Return to Start Position closes the path.

Current Points

Lists every vertex as you build the path.

3. Drawing on canvas

Each click adds a vertex. Hold Shift to snap segments to horizontal or vertical.

4. Complete the path

With at least two points, click Finish Polyline or press Enter. Cancel clears the draft.

5. After creation

Clicking the polyline opens the edit menu to rename, adjust the angle, or update any of the polyline points.

Laser tips

Polylines suit custom cut paths, open scoring lines, and irregular outlines. Close the path (via Return to Start Position) before assigning a fill if you need an enclosed region. Open segments can be connected with Join or round corners with Fillet.