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title: Comprehensive Guide to the Help Menu in LightBurn
description: Explore the Help Menu in LightBurn for links to documentation, tutorials, license management, and troubleshooting tools. Learn how to access resources to optimize your workflow.
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# Comprehensive Guide to the Help Menu in LightBurn

## Access Documentation, Tutorials, and Troubleshooting Tools

The **Help Menu** in LightBurn provides a gateway to valuable resources such as documentation, instructional videos, license management, and troubleshooting tools. This guide explains the options available in the Help Menu and their purpose.

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### Key Tools and Resources

#### **About LightBurn**

Opens the **Help and Notes** window, which includes:

- General LightBurn tips.
- Keyboard shortcuts.
- Program version and build information.

#### **LightBurn Support Forum**

Join the community forum for assistance from developers, support staff, and other users. Share projects, discuss settings, and learn more about LightBurn.

#### **Quick Help and Notes**

- **Shortcut**: F1  
  Opens the **Help and Notes** window directly to the Hotkeys tab, featuring a list of keyboard shortcuts, mouse gestures, and other tips.

#### **Online Documentation**

Access detailed guides and information about LightBurn. If you’re reading this, you’re already using the online documentation!

#### **PDF Documentation Link**

Download the latest printable PDF of LightBurn’s documentation for offline use.

#### **Online Video Tutorials**

Explore a curated collection of over 100 instructional videos to improve your LightBurn skills.

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### Tools for Setup and Troubleshooting

#### **CorelDRAW Macro Setup Help**

Simplifies exporting designs from CorelDRAW to LightBurn on Windows-based systems.

#### **Generate Support Data**

Creates encoded data to assist the LightBurn support team in diagnosing issues.

#### **Camera Selection Help**

Provides guidance for selecting a compatible camera for your laser based on machine size and mounting height.

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### Software Updates and License Management

#### **Check for Updates**

Checks if a newer version of LightBurn is available and if it falls within your license’s update period.

#### **License Management**

Opens the License Management page to:

- Activate or deactivate your license.
- View remaining days in your update period.

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### Debugging and Development Tools

#### **Enable Debug Log**

Starts recording a log in your **Documents** folder to assist in troubleshooting and bug fixes when working with LightBurn support.

#### **Debug Drawing**

Activates an internal tool that shows shape bounds during drawing, helping developers debug issues.

#### **Convert to Cut (Debug)**

An advanced tool for converting shapes into the cuts sent to a laser, creating a new shape from the result. **Use only under the direction of LightBurn support.**

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The **Help Menu** is an essential resource for LightBurn users, providing tools and documentation to enhance your experience and troubleshoot any issues effectively. From learning new skills to resolving technical challenges, this menu is your gateway to support and optimization.

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