--- title: Guide to the Main Toolbar in LightBurn description: Learn about the Main Toolbar in LightBurn, featuring tools for project management, file operations, clipboard actions, and workspace navigation. Optimize your laser design workflow with these essential tools. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn-main-toolbar-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. [User Interface](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#user-interface) # Guide to the Main Toolbar in LightBurn ## Essential Tools for Project Management and Workspace Navigation The **Main Toolbar** in LightBurn is a collection of essential tools for managing projects, performing clipboard actions, and navigating your workspace. By default, it is located on the left side of the top toolbar, next to the Arrange Toolbar. --- ### Accessing the Main Toolbar - **Default Location**: On the left side of the top toolbar. - **Re-enable the Toolbar**: Go to **Window → Main**. - **Restore Default Layout**: Go to **Window → Reset to Default Layout**. ![Ref-MainToolbarInContext](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-MainToolbarInContext.png?width=688&height=133&name=Ref-MainToolbarInContext.png) **Tip**: LightBurn’s layout is fully customizable. Learn more about customizing your workspace in --- ### Key Features of the Main Toolbar ![download-Jan-16-2025-10-06-48-7357-PM](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download-Jan-16-2025-10-06-48-7357-PM.png?width=535&height=32&name=download-Jan-16-2025-10-06-48-7357-PM.png) #### **File Management Tools** These tools help you create, open, save, and import projects: - **New ![Icon-MainToolbar-New](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-New.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-New.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + N): Creates a new, blank project. - **Open ![Icon-MainToolbar-Open](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-Open.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-Open.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + O): Opens LightBurn project files (.lbrn, .lbrn2) or supported image/vector files. - **Warning**: Opening a non-project file creates a new project, replacing the current one. Use **Import** to add designs to an existing project. - **Save ![Icon-MainToolbar-Save](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-Save.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-Save.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + S): Saves the current project in .lbrn or .lbrn2 format. - **Import ![Icon-MainToolbar-Import](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-Import.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-Import.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + I): Adds graphics from supported file formats to the current project. --- #### **Undo and Redo ![Icon-MainToolbar-UndoRedo](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-UndoRedo.png?width=56&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-UndoRedo.png)** Reverse or reapply actions and design changes with these tools: - **Undo**: Ctrl/Cmd + Z - **Redo**: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z --- #### **Clipboard Tools** Manage objects in your Workspace using these clipboard tools: - **Copy ![Icon-Copy](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Copy.png?width=28&height=26&name=Icon-Copy.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + C): Copies selected objects to the clipboard. - **Cut ![Icon-Cut](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Cut.png?width=28&height=26&name=Icon-Cut.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + X): Removes selected objects while copying them to the clipboard. - **Paste ![Icon-Paste](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Paste.png?width=28&height=26&name=Icon-Paste.png)** (Ctrl/Cmd + V): Inserts clipboard objects into the Workspace, centered at the cursor. - **Delete ![Icon-Delete](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-Delete.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-Delete.png)** (Del): Removes selected objects from the Workspace. --- #### **Navigation and Zoom Tools** Easily navigate and adjust your Workspace view: - **Pan / Drag View ![Icon-MainToolbar-PanDrag](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-PanDrag.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-PanDrag.png)** : Drag the Workspace by clicking and holding the mouse wheel or third button. - **Zoom to Page ![Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomToPage](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomToPage.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomToPage.png)** : Centers and maximizes the grid view. - **Zoom In / Out ![Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomInZoomOut](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomInZoomOut.png?width=56&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomInZoomOut.png)** : Adjusts the view to zoom closer or farther away. - **Zoom to Frame Selection ![Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomToFrameSelection](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomToFrameSelection.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-ZoomToFrameSelection.png)** : Centers and zooms in on selected objects or the entire Workspace if nothing is selected. --- #### **Camera and Preview Tools** - **Update Background From Camera ![Icon-MainToolbar-UpdateBackground](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-UpdateBackground.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-UpdateBackground.png)** : Captures a new image for a Workspace Overlay (available when a camera is in use). - **Preview ![Icon-MainToolbar-Preview](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-Preview.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-Preview.png)** : Simulates laser movements and operations for your project. --- #### **Settings Tools** Access global and device-specific settings with these options: - **Settings ![Icon-MainToolbar-Settings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-Settings.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-Settings.png)** : Opens global user preferences applicable across all lasers. - **Device Settings ![Icon-MainToolbar-DeviceSettings](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Icon-MainToolbar-DeviceSettings.png?width=28&height=28&name=Icon-MainToolbar-DeviceSettings.png)** : Configures device-specific options based on the selected laser. --- The **Main Toolbar** is a vital part of LightBurn, offering quick access to the tools you need for efficient project management, navigation, and customization. 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