# CNC Toolpath **URL:** \ **Category:** Snapmaker 2.0 (3-in-1)\ **Created:** [February 24, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316 "2026-02-24T17:18:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AndrewB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AndrewB](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/AndrewB)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316/1 "2026-02-24T17:18:00Z")
When I select “On the path” I get a perfectly valid carving tool path, but when I select “Outline” there are big gaps in the tool path. Any idea what may be wrong? ![Screenshot 2026-02-24 at 10.44.41 AM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/9/c/9c9e9d88e33867e26730c2e970966c4d40a0fbb8.png) ---
**Author:** ![xchrisd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/xchrisd/32/1503_2.png) [@xchrisd](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/xchrisd)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316/2 "2026-02-24T18:55:20Z")
Luban is not very powerful for CNC carving. It’s worth it to learn fusion or another cam software. Here is a little tutorial about: > [@Snapmaker Academy: Fusion 360 CAD & CAM Tutorial for CNC Beginners](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-academy-fusion-360-cad-cam-tutorial-for-cnc-beginners/7182): > > New to Fusion 360 and cnc milling? Come and check this Fusion 360 CAD and CAM video tutorial that is super friendly for CNC beginners. In episode 2 of Snapmaker Academy, we’ll show you how to create a 3d model, set up the manufacturing process, and carve it out with Snapmaker, from start to finish. Guess it would be a great opportunity to explore the world of model designing and CNC stuff. grin[[Fusion 360 CAD & CAM Tutorial for CNC Beginners [Snapmaker Academy]] ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3vMEiMTlio) ---
**Author:** ![Boxkite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/df705f/32.png) [@Boxkite](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Boxkite)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316/3 "2026-02-24T19:13:17Z")
Need to see what your intended result is, and what tool you are using. ---
**Author:** ![AndrewB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AndrewB](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/AndrewB)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316/4 "2026-02-24T19:36:07Z")
![Screenshot 2026-02-24 at 10.46.00 AM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/6/0/60ab90f03c2615ac7c34bc2b28ff6a1ed4115da3.png) That’s the original drawing, I get a full tool path when I select “on the path”. ---
**Author:** ![terence](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@terence](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/terence)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316/5 "2026-02-26T16:47:21Z")
Is the source material SVG or a bitmap (JPG or PNG)? Best results are with SVG. If it isnt SVG, then download Inkscape (free) and convert it to an SVG. ---
**Author:** ![AndrewB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85e7bf/32.png) [@AndrewB](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/AndrewB)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-toolpath/41316/6 "2026-02-26T21:58:02Z")
I tried converting to SVG before, but Inkscape seems to have done the trick. Thanks!