--- title: "Docking in LightBurn: A Quick Reference Guide" description: Learn how to use the Docking tool in LightBurn to align objects efficiently. Discover tips, toolbar options, and features like padding, group movement, and workspace alignment. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/docking-tool-guide#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![MicrosoftTeams-image.png\]](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/MicrosoftTeams-image.png?height=50&name=MicrosoftTeams-image.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to salasers.com Go to salasers.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SA Laser Knowledge Base](https://support.salasers.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Tools & Features](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en) 3. [Layout and Design](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#layout-and-design) # Docking in LightBurn: A Quick Reference Guide ## Efficiently Align and Space Objects with the Docking Tool ![QuickRef-Dock](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QuickRef-Dock.gif?width=688&height=516&name=QuickRef-Dock.gif) #### **What is Docking?** Docking shifts objects together by removing blank space, aligning them to the edges of the Workspace or other objects. It ensures efficient use of space and maintains object positioning. #### **Location of Docking Tools** - **Docking Toolbar**: Found in the top toolbar (enable via `Window → Docking` if not visible). - **Arrange Menu**: Access through `Arrange → Dock`. #### **How Docking Works** The Docking tool moves selected objects left, right, up, or down until they meet: - The edge of the Workspace, or - The edge of another object. Docking helps align graphics for efficient layouts while keeping the relative positions of selected objects intact. --- ### **Accessing Docking Tools** - **Docking Toolbar**: Typically located on the far right of the top toolbar (can be enabled via `Window → Docking`). - **Arrange Menu**: Docking options are also accessible under `Arrange → Dock`. ![Ref-Dock-InTopToolbar](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Dock-InTopToolbar.png?width=688&height=41&name=Ref-Dock-InTopToolbar.png) #### **Tip** LightBurn's interface is customizable. Rearrange windows and toolbars as needed. For more information, see **Customizing the LightBurn Window**. ![Ref-Dock-InArrangeMenu](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Dock-InArrangeMenu.png?width=495&height=405&name=Ref-Dock-InArrangeMenu.png) --- ### **Docking Options** **![Ref-Dock-Toolbar](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Dock-Toolbar.png?width=310&height=60&name=Ref-Dock-Toolbar.png)** Docking buttons allow precise object movement in specific directions: - **Dock Left ![UI-Dock-Left](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UI-Dock-Left.png?width=26&height=26&name=UI-Dock-Left.png)** : Moves objects to the left. - **Dock Right ![UI-Dock-Right](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UI-Dock-Right.png?width=26&height=26&name=UI-Dock-Right.png)** : Moves objects to the right. - **Dock Up ![UI-Dock-Up](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UI-Dock-Up.png?width=26&height=26&name=UI-Dock-Up.png)** : Moves objects upward. - **Dock Down ![UI-Dock-Down](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/UI-Dock-Down.png?width=26&height=26&name=UI-Dock-Down.png)** : Moves objects downward. #### **Additional Docking Toolbar Features** 1. **Move as Group**: Treats all selected objects as one unit when docking. - Objects maintain their relative positions. - Stops when any object in the group meets an edge. 2. **Lock Inner Objects**: Preserves the relative position of objects within other objects during docking. 3. **Padding**: Adds space between objects or the Workspace edge during docking. - Padding units match your workspace settings (in/mm). ![Ref-Dock-Demo](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Dock-Demo.gif?width=600&height=316&name=Ref-Dock-Demo.gif) --- ### **Tips for Consistent Padding** Padding is applied only in the docking direction. To create even spacing: 1. Dock objects away from the target direction. 2. Dock them back to apply consistent padding on both sides. ![Ref-Dock-DoublePaddingDemo](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Dock-DoublePaddingDemo.gif?width=600&height=316&name=Ref-Dock-DoublePaddingDemo.gif) #### **Demo** - **Padding Demo**: Learn how to achieve even spacing. - **Docking Demo**: See the Docking tool in action. 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