# Files in what order?

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**Category:** ❓ Question\
**Created:** [September 19, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/files-in-what-order/27129 "2026-09-19T21:43:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Andres3](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b5a626/32.png) [@Andres3](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Andres3)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/files-in-what-order/27129/1 "2026-09-19T21:43:10Z")

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Hi, I’m new to CNC, so naturally, I have a few questions. I want to create my first 2.5D wood relief. I already have the three cutting files ready. My question is: is the cutting order strict, or can I start with the clearing pass to remove the bulk of the material, followed by the roughing pass, and finally the finishing pass?

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**Author:** ![elbarsal](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/elbarsal/32/3345_2.png) [@elbarsal](https://forum.sienci.com/u/elbarsal)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/files-in-what-order/27129/2 "2026-09-19T22:23:13Z")

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Hi @Andres3 - the order of your files is indeed strict - but the order you are describing is what makes most sense. You will generally want to work from courses to finest - and your finishing toolpaths will assume that the rough cutting has already been completed.

What CAM package are you using (or did you purchase these files?)

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**Author:** ![Andres3](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b5a626/32.png) [@Andres3](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Andres3)\
**Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/files-in-what-order/27129/3 "2026-09-19T22:48:38Z")

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Hi, thank you for your answer! I am using F-engrave program!