Ruby® 2.11 - 14.7.2025

Auto cut links, previously only available in stamp mode, can now be generated for any cut job. When activated in the material settings, users can define on&off lengths. This feature is available for machines with Plotter and Dash pattern capability.

For detailed instructions see Vector Processing Tips the in Ruby® help center.

Organizing your materials becomes more powerful and flexible. A new “Material type” field lets you categorize materials (e.g. wood, aluminum, plastic) and filter or search by type in the Prepare screen. You can also add custom descriptions to each material – useful for noting specific properties or usage hints. All information is visible both in the material list and during job execution on the touch panel at your machine.

For detailed information about the material database, visit the Ruby® Help Center.

You can now queue only the elements you’ve selected in your workbench in prepare screen, rather than the entire job. A new “Queue Selected” option has been added to the Queue button dropdown. When one or more elements are highlighted, “Queue Selected” becomes active and adds just those elements to the queue. If no elements are selected, the option remains disabled, ensuring precise control over your job submissions.

Ruby now allows users to modify primary material settings for jobs already in the queue without the need to re-queue. On both the Produce and HMI screens, simply click "Edit" to adjust material settings. The original job ID remains unchanged, and only the material data is updated, ensuring a streamlined workflow. Note that no new job will be created, and the job will not be affected while running. However, changes will not trigger recalculation of the Estimated Time of Completion (ETC) or affect the material name, tags, or description. This update minimizes clicks and simplifies material adjustments during the job preparation process.

Repeat jobs automatically with the new job counter and track the total processing time directly on the Produce screen and the touch panel on your machine. Ruby now shows the total time of all jobs in the queue – perfect for planning your laser production efficiently. New Auto-pause for multi-step jobs. Plotter machines now automatically pause between processes. Resume easily by pressing start again – more control, less hassle. With using absolute Z Position from import profiles machines now move to the absolute Z position defined in the Import Profile at the start of each job. This ensures consistent focus height and reliable results by aligning the laser’s starting height exactly as configured.

Ruby now allows you to define a fixed grid with customizable cell sizes directly in the import profile. You can also specify how the design aligns within each cell (e.g., TopLeft, Center, BottomRight). When the design size changes, it will stay aligned in position, ensuring consistent layout.

Maximize machine utilization and keep track of processing time. The total estimated time for all queued jobs are now shown in both the Produce screen and the machine display – automatically updated as jobs are added or removed. On the Prepare and Produce screens, Ruby now displays the estimated time to complete (ETC) not only for the entire job but also individually for each layer. This gives users greater insight into processing times for specific operations, helping optimize workflows. For jobs with many layers, a "+" symbol summarizes additional layers.

To simplify design organization, Ruby now automatically assigns tags when creating certain design types. "Seals" will receive the corresponding "Seals" tag, similar to how "Stamps" are already handled, with tag names adapting to the selected language. Additionally, when using import profiles to create designs or workbenches, users can now define which tags should be automatically applied.

Axis control has moved to the "Axis control" tab on the right. Easily adjust positions with Absolute or Relative movement and access buttons for Set Position, Stop, and Reference. The system tracks your current position and updates in real time.

Bitmap tracing with preview

The new tracing widget lets you test different tracing settings with a preview option — no need to undo and redo your changes. You can now toggle the original image on/off, and abort long tracing processes at any time. The original trace button is replaced by an icon next to the selected image.

For detailed instructions see Vector Processing Tips in the Ruby® help center.

Unsharp mask for smoother photo engravings

Achieve better photo engravings with the new Unsharp Mask filter. It enhances the overall appearance of image engravings by smoothing transitions and creating a more homogeneous result. Especially useful for photos, this filter helps balance contrast and sharpness — giving you cleaner, more professional-looking results right on your material. Pro tip: When preparing photos for laser engraving, apply more sharpening than you would for prints on paper.