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title: Using the New Window Feature in LightBurn
description: Learn how to use the New Window feature in LightBurn to work on multiple projects at once. Manage your workflow efficiently with this powerful tool.
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# Using the New Window Feature in LightBurn

## Work on Multiple Projects Simultaneously

The **New Window** feature allows you to open a separate instance of LightBurn, enabling you to edit multiple projects simultaneously or manage one file while cutting another.

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### Quick Reference: New Window

- **Purpose:** Edit multiple projects or manage different tasks at the same time.
- **Access Points:** 
    - **File → New Window**
    - Windows users: Double-click the LightBurn application or shortcut to open a new instance.

![QuickRef-NewWindow](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/QuickRef-NewWindow.png?width=688&height=516&name=QuickRef-NewWindow.png)

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### Benefits of Multiple Windows

1. **Multi-Project Workflow:** Seamlessly switch between projects without closing or interrupting your current work.
2. **Parallel Tasks:** Edit one file while another is being processed or cut by your laser.
3. **Shared Settings:** All open windows share the same preferences, ensuring consistency across your projects.

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### How to Open a New Window

1. Navigate to **File → New Window** in the LightBurn menu.
2. For Windows users, double-click the LightBurn application or shortcut to open an additional instance.

![Ref-NewWindow](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-NewWindow.png?width=274&height=452&name=Ref-NewWindow.png)

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### Managing Settings Across Windows

- All open instances of LightBurn share the same preferences and settings.
- **Important:** 
    - The last window you close will save its settings to the preferences file.
    - Any changes made in previously closed instances will be overwritten.

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### Tips for Efficient Use

- **Project Separation:** Use multiple windows to keep complex designs or large files organized.
- **Avoid Conflicts:** Save your work frequently to prevent accidental overwrites when managing preferences across multiple instances.
- **Performance Awareness:** Running multiple instances may require additional system resources. Close unused windows to optimize performance.

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### Summary

The **New Window** feature is a versatile tool for managing multiple projects and tasks in LightBurn. By leveraging this functionality, you can enhance your productivity and maintain an efficient workflow across various projects.

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