Streamline Your Workspace by Identifying and Eliminating Duplicated Shapes
The Delete Duplicates feature in LightBurn identifies and removes identical, overlapping objects in your project. This tool ensures clean designs and eliminates issues caused by duplicate shapes, such as extra passes or unexpected engravings.
Where to Find Delete Duplicates
- Menu Location: Edit → Delete Duplicates
- Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Windows: Alt+D
- Mac: Option+D
How It Works
Delete Duplicates automatically scans your project to detect and remove identical objects that overlap in size, shape, and position. You don’t need to select objects for the tool to work, but they must meet these criteria:
- Objects must be Ungrouped.
- Objects must be identical in size, shape, and position.
Using Delete Duplicates
- Ensure all objects in your project are ungrouped.
- Navigate to Edit → Delete Duplicates or press Alt/Option+D.
- The tool will identify and remove overlapping duplicates, streamlining your project.
Why Use Delete Duplicates?
Duplicate objects can cause various issues in your design:
- Filled Objects Appear as Outlines: Duplicate shapes may render incorrectly in the workspace, even when View Style is set to Filled.
- Objects Disappear in Preview: Overlapping shapes can cause elements to vanish in the Preview window.
- Engraving Errors: Duplicates may lead to extra passes in Line Mode or engraving failures in Fill Mode.
Troubleshooting
If Delete Duplicates doesn’t detect or remove duplicates:
- Make sure the objects are Ungrouped. Grouped objects cannot be processed by this tool.
With Delete Duplicates, you can optimize your workspace and eliminate potential errors in your LightBurn designs. Incorporate this tool into your workflow for cleaner and more efficient projects.