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      Understanding the Status Bar in LightBurn

      A Guide to LightBurn's Status Bar Features and Notifications

      The Status Bar in LightBurn provides real-time, contextual information about the current tool, selected objects, and the laser's status. It offers valuable insights and instructions to guide you through your laser engraving projects.

      Locating the Status Bar

      You’ll find the Status Bar in the bottom left-hand corner of the LightBurn window, next to the Transform Control Toggles. The Status Bar provides:

      • Cursor Coordinates: The exact position of your mouse pointer within the workspace.
      • Tool Status: Information about the active tool or selected objects.
      • Notification Area: Displays important messages and updates from LightBurn.
      • Modes Indicator: Highlights active special modes, such as Rotary Mode or Cylinder Correction.

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      Key Features of the Status Bar

      Cursor Coordinates

      The left side of the Status Bar displays the live X and Y coordinates of the mouse pointer as it moves within the LightBurn workspace. The coordinates pause updating when the cursor leaves the workspace (e.g., when interacting with menus or toolbars).

      Ref-CursorCoordinates

      Tool Status

      The Tool Status section, located to the right of the cursor coordinates, provides details about the selected tool or object(s).

      Examples:

      • Selection Tool:

        • Message: Min (34.5x, 43.5y) to Max (67.5x, 70.5y), 2 objects
        • Meaning: The selection includes two objects within a bounding box from (34.5, 43.5) to (67.5, 70.5).

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      • Draw Lines Tool:

        • Message: x: 258.00, y: 66.00 (dx: 239.00, dy: 32.00, len: 241.13)
        • Meaning: Shows the cursor's position, travel distance from the line's start point, and the line's length.

      Ref-Measure-StatusToolbar

      Notification Area

      The Notification Area, on the right side of the Status Bar, provides updates related to:

      • The active tool or process.
      • Program notifications and error messages.
      • Laser connection status.

      Ref-StatusBar-NotificationArea

      Connection Status

      The Notification Area also displays the connection status of your laser:

      For DSP Devices:

      • Not Connected: “No device found.”
      • Connected: Displays the laser controller's details and indicates that the device is ready.

      Ref-StatusBar-FoundDSP

      For Galvo Devices:

      • Not Connected: “Waiting for connection…”
      • Connected: Displays the laser controller's details and confirms connection status.

      Ref-StatusBar-FoundGalvo

      Modes Indicator

      The rightmost section of the Status Bar shows the currently active special modes, such as:

      • Rotary Mode: For cylindrical objects.
      • Print and Cut: For aligning projects with registration marks.
      • Cylinder Correction: For marking cylindrical objects without a rotary device.

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