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      Modes Toolbar Overview in LightBurn

      A Guide to Advanced Lasering Processes with the Modes Toolbar

      The Modes Toolbar in LightBurn provides quick access to dialog windows and wizards for advanced lasering processes. The appearance of the toolbar varies based on the type of laser you’re using.

      Modes Toolbar by Laser Type

      • Gantry Style Lasers: Includes options for Rotary Mode and Print and Cut.
      • Galvo Style Lasers: Includes options for Rotary Mode and Cylinder Correction.

      Accessing the Modes Toolbar

      By default, the Modes Toolbar is located near the top right of LightBurn’s interface, positioned between the Text Options Toolbar and the Docking Toolbar.

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      If the Modes Toolbar is not visible:

      1. Navigate to Window → Modes to re-enable it.
      2. To restore all toolbars and windows to their default positions, go to Window → Reset to Default Layout.

      Tip: LightBurn’s layout is highly customizable. For details on enabling, disabling, or rearranging toolbars and windows, refer to Customizing the LightBurn Window.

      Modes Toolbar Options

      Click any button in the images below to learn more about that option, or scroll down for detailed descriptions:

      For Gantry Style Lasers (GCode and DSP): 

      • Rotary Mode
      • Print and Cut

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      For Galvo Style Lasers:

      • Rotary Mode
      • Cylinder Correction

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      Detailed Mode Descriptions

      Rotary Mode Icon-RotaryMode

      Rotary Mode enables marking cylindrical objects by turning their surfaces with a rotary device. To use this feature, you must configure the rotary's motion and laser output parameters in the Rotary Setup window.

      Print and Cut Icon-PrintAndCut

      This feature aligns a project to pre-existing Target Positions (registration marks) in a previously output design. By measuring location, orientation, and scale differences between the Target Positions in the work area and your LightBurn workspace, Print and Cut ensures precise alignment.

      Note: This feature is available for Gantry Style Lasers only.

      Cylinder Correction Icon-CylinderCorrection

      Cylinder Correction, known as ProjectMark in EZCAD, adjusts your design output to account for the expansion that occurs when marking cylindrical objects, like tumblers or cups, without requiring a rotary device.