--- title: Understanding the Status Bar in LightBurn description: Learn about the Status Bar in LightBurn, including its features like cursor coordinates, tool statuses, notification area, and device connection updates. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/lightburn-status-bar#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) # 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. ![download (1)-Jan-17-2025-03-06-46-7953-PM](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(1)-Jan-17-2025-03-06-46-7953-PM.png?width=688&height=103&name=download%20(1)-Jan-17-2025-03-06-46-7953-PM.png) --- ### 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](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-CursorCoordinates.gif?width=600&height=338&name=Ref-CursorCoordinates.gif) --- #### **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). ![Ref-SelectionStatus](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-SelectionStatus.png?width=688&height=630&name=Ref-SelectionStatus.png) - **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](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-Measure-StatusToolbar.gif?width=540&height=177&name=Ref-Measure-StatusToolbar.gif) --- #### **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](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-StatusBar-NotificationArea.png?width=634&height=436&name=Ref-StatusBar-NotificationArea.png) --- #### **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](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-StatusBar-FoundDSP.png?width=688&height=76&name=Ref-StatusBar-FoundDSP.png) **For Galvo Devices**: - *Not Connected*: “Waiting for connection…” - *Connected*: Displays the laser controller's details and confirms connection status. ![Ref-StatusBar-FoundGalvo](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-StatusBar-FoundGalvo.png?width=688&height=78&name=Ref-StatusBar-FoundGalvo.png) --- #### **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. ![Ref-StatusBar-ModesIndicator](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-StatusBar-ModesIndicator.png?width=455&height=422&name=Ref-StatusBar-ModesIndicator.png) ---   - [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