Rules, or API for creating multi color (layer) files in Illustrator and importing them into LightBurn?

[cyberslug (Joe Name)]

I have the ability to create artwork in Illustrator, but when I create something simple with 2 or more layers with different colors, they do not import correctly into LightBurn. Are there some specifics I’m missing?

[berainlb (PY)]

Take a look through this post. This should get you what you need.

Treating top-level elements of imported SVG as separate layers

This can be done by changing the color of the shapes. LightBurn will attempt to map the color defined in the SVG to the closest layer in LightBurn. Matching the RGB color from LightBurn precisely is your best bet. You can get a reference for the layers between these two posts: