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title: Matching EZCAD2 Hatch Settings in LightBurn
description: Learn how to replicate EZCAD2 hatch settings in LightBurn. This guide covers converting hatches like unidirectional, bidirectional, ring-like, and more into LightBurn’s fill and sub-layer settings.
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# 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.

![Exp-EZCADHatch-EZCADHatchSettings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Exp-EZCADHatch-EZCADHatchSettings.png?width=171&height=604&name=Exp-EZCADHatch-EZCADHatchSettings.png)

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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#### 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.

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#### Visual Comparisons

Below is a summary of EZCAD2 and LightBurn equivalent features:

| **EZCAD2 Feature** | **LightBurn Equivalent** |
| --- | --- |
| Mark Contour | Line + Fill Sub-Layers |
| Hatch 1, Hatch 2, Hatch   3 | Multiple Sub-Layers |
| Cross-Hatch | Cross-Hatch Checkbox |
| Unidirectional Hatch | Bi-Directional Fill (Off) |
| Bidirectional Hatch | Bi-Directional Fill (On) |
| Ring-Like Hatch | Offset Fill |
| Snake Hatch | Regular Fill + Flood Fill   Enabled |
| Auto Rotate Hatch Angle | Angle Increment |

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.

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