It would be good if you could click on a layer in the Layers Panel and have the object selected on the Cutting Mat. This would make identifying pieces easy after doing a trace.
Another nice addition would also be a thumbnail of the piece in the Layers Panel, again this would aid in identifying cut pieces.
I would still like to see better layers interaction between Inkscape and SCAL as in this post http://forums.surecutsalot.com/viewtopi ... ers#p45269
We must be due an update soon, if not to keep up with the Jones'

Cheers
Craig