--- title: Guide to the Main Window in LightBurn description: Explore the default layout of the Main Window in LightBurn. Learn about its key components, toolbars, and windows to maximize efficiency in your laser design workflow. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn-main-window-overview#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) # Guide to the Main Window in LightBurn ## Understanding the Default Layout and Key Features of LightBurn's Interface The **Main Window** in LightBurn serves as the central hub for creating, editing, and managing laser designs. The default layout varies slightly depending on the type of laser you're using, such as GCode-based devices. This guide provides an overview of the key components of the Main Window, including toolbars, windows, and their functionality. ![Screenshot\_164](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot_164.jpg?width=688&height=384&name=Screenshot_164.jpg) --- ### Default Layout Overview #### A: Workspace / Edit Window This is where you design, adjust, and arrange artwork within LightBurn. It acts as the canvas for all your projects. --- ### Key Interface Elements #### **B: Menus** Contains LightBurn's top-level menus with a wide range of tools and features. #### **C: Main Toolbar** Includes essential functions for opening files, saving projects, clipboard actions (copy/paste), and adjusting the view. #### **D: Arrange Toolbar** Offers tools for positioning objects individually or in relation to others in your Workspace. #### **E: Numeric Edits Toolbar** Provides options for fine-tuning the size, position, and orientation of shapes or groups. #### **F: Text Options Toolbar** Allows customization of text attributes such as font, size, spacing, and alignment. #### **G: Modes Toolbar** Provides buttons for accessing advanced laser processes and wizards. #### **H: Docking Toolbar** Contains tools for snapping objects to edges of the Workspace or adjacent objects. #### **I: Tools Toolbar** Includes tools for selecting objects, creating shapes, adding text, and more. #### **J: Modifiers Toolbar** Features tools for combining objects, creating duplicates, and altering shapes. #### **K: Cuts / Layers Window** Displays all layers assigned to graphics and allows modification of Cut Settings. #### **L: Move Window** Enables jogging and positioning of the laser for GCode-based devices. #### **M: Console Window** For GCode-based lasers, this window shows messages from the laser controller and allows direct command input. #### **N: Laser Window** The hub for setting up your laser, framing, starting jobs, and managing job positioning. #### **O: Material Library** A repository for storing and applying preset Cut Settings for various materials and operations. #### **P: Color Palette** Contains the colors and layers used to assign operations and settings to shapes in your design. #### **Q: Transform Control Toggles** Switches for enabling or disabling specific types of edits, preventing accidental changes in nested or precisely scaled designs. #### **R: Status Bar** Provides real-time information about the active tool or current process. --- ### Customizing the Layout LightBurn’s layout is fully customizable, allowing you to rearrange windows and toolbars to suit your workflow. - **To Restore Default Layout**: Go to **Window → Reset to Default Layout**. - **For Customization Tips**: See Customizing the LightBurn Window. --- By understanding and utilizing the elements of the Main Window, you can work more efficiently and make the most of LightBurn’s features for laser design. - [Lightburn](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Lightburn For Galvo (Fiber)](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn?hsLang=en#lightburn-for-galvo-fiber) - [Lightburn For Gantry (Co2,RF)](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn?hsLang=en#lightburn-for-gantry-co2rf) - [Fiber (Galvo) Lasers](https://support.salasers.com/fiber-galvo-lasers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.salasers.com/fiber-galvo-lasers?hsLang=en#troubleshooting) - [Co2 Lasers](https://support.salasers.com/co2-lasers?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Razor Series](https://support.salasers.com/co2-lasers?hsLang=en#razor-series) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.salasers.com/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [EzCad 2](https://support.salasers.com/ezcad-2?hsLang=en) - [How-To Guides](https://support.salasers.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en) - [Explainers](https://support.salasers.com/explainers?hsLang=en) - [Tools & Features](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#main-content) - [User Interface](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#user-interface) - [Essential Functions](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#essential-functions) - [Layout and Design](https://support.salasers.com/tools-features?hsLang=en#layout-and-design) # San Antonio Laser SALasers.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, San Antonio Laser