Matching EZCAD2 Hatch Settings in LightBurn

A Guide to Replicating EZCAD2 Hatch Features in LightBurn

If you're transitioning from EZCAD2 to LightBurn and struggling to replicate your familiar hatch settings, this guide will help you configure LightBurn’s Fill settings to achieve the same results.

Key LightBurn Features for EZCAD2 Users

• • • • • • Mark Contour: Achieved in LightBurn by combining a Line Sub-Layer and a Fill Sub-Layer. The layers are processed in the order they appear in the Cut Settings Editor.

          • Hatch 1, Hatch 2, Hatch 3: EZCAD2’s three hatches for the same geometry are equivalent to LightBurn’s multiple Sub-Layers for a single object.

          • Cross-Hatch: Available in both programs as a simple checkbox in the Fill settings.

Matching Hatch Patterns

Here’s how LightBurn maps to EZCAD2’s hatch patterns and options:

1. Unidirectional Hatch & Bidirectional Hatch:

   • These hatches in EZCAD2 are replicated in LightBurn by toggling the Bi-Directional Fill option:
     • • • • • On: Bidirectional hatch.
             • Off: Unidirectional hatch.

2. Ring-Like Hatch / Pyramid Hatch:

   • EZCAD2’s ring-like hatch corresponds to LightBurn’s Offset Fill.

3. Snake Hatch:

   • Snake hatch in EZCAD2 is equivalent to a Regular Fill in LightBurn with the Flood Fill option enabled.

4. Auto Rotate Hatch Angle:

   • LightBurn’s Angle Increment feature matches EZCAD2’s auto-rotate hatch angle, allowing you to rotate the fill pattern incrementally.

Steps to Configure Hatch Settings in LightBurn

1. Access the Cut Settings Editor:

   • Right-click your layer in the Cuts/Layers window and select Cut Settings.

2. Set Fill Type:

   • Choose between Fill, Offset Fill, or Flood Fill based on your desired outcome.

3. Enable Sub-Layers:

   • Add multiple Sub-Layers to a single object to replicate multiple hatches.

4. Configure Hatch Angle:

   • Adjust the Fill Angle or enable Angle Increment to mimic EZCAD2’s auto-rotate feature.

5. Apply Bi-Directional Fill:

   • Toggle this setting on or off for bidirectional or unidirectional hatches.

6. Check Alignment:

   • Use the Preview window to verify that the settings align with your intended results.

Visual Comparisons

Below is a summary of EZCAD2 and LightBurn equivalent features:

By following this guide, you can seamlessly adapt to LightBurn’s interface while maintaining your familiar EZCAD2 workflows. For more details on configuring cut and engraving settings, refer to the Cut Settings Editor documentation.