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      Window Menu Overview in LightBurn

      Customizing Your Workspace View and Toolbar Layout

      The Window Menu in LightBurn allows you to control and customize your workspace view, manage windows and toolbars, and reset the layout to its default state. This menu ensures that your workspace remains organized and tailored to your workflow needs.

      Key Features of the Window Menu

      Enable or Disable Windows and Toolbars

      Any currently enabled window or toolbar is marked with a checkmark.

      • Click unchecked windows or toolbars to enable them.
      • Click enabled items to disable them.

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      For more details on customizing the position and visibility of windows and toolbars, see Customizing the LightBurn Window.

      Window Menu Options

      Reset to Default Layout

      Restores the entire LightBurn window layout to its original format as it appeared when first installed.

      Preview

      Shortcut: Alt/Option + P
      Simulates laser movements and operations before sending a project to the machine.

      Zoom

      Adjust the visual size of your design on the screen without affecting the actual dimensions in the laser output.

      View Style

      Modify the appearance of vector graphics in your workspace to identify design issues or visualize the final output.

      Toggle Side Panels

      Shortcut: F12
      Quickly disable or enable all currently active windows with one toggle.

      Windows and Toolbars in the Window Menu

      Art Library

      Store artwork for quick access during design.

      Arrange and Arrange (Long)

      Position graphics relative to each other or the workspace.

      Modifiers

      Adjust, combine, and create graphic arrays.

      Camera Control

      Capture and display an overlay of your laser’s work area.

      Console

      View messages from your laser’s controller and send direct commands (GCode-based lasers only).

      Cuts / Layers

      Manage layers and operations in your design. Edit settings directly or access the Cut Settings Editor.

      Color Palette

      Access 29 different layer colors and two tool layers to assign to objects in your workspace.

      Docking

      Align objects to the workspace or other objects.

      File List

      View jobs and estimated run times for files on DSP controllers.

      Laser

      Configure laser settings, frame jobs, and set job positioning.

      Material Library

      Store and apply preset cut settings for different materials.

      Main Toolbar

      Access tools for saving files, importing artwork, adjusting views, and more.

      Modes Toolbar

      Open wizards and dialog windows for advanced laser processes.

      Move

      Jog your laser, set user origin, and manage machine coordinates.

      Numeric Edits

      Edit the scale, position, and rotation of selected objects.

      Shape Properties

      Edit properties of selected objects, based on their type.

      Text Options

      Adjust text attributes, such as font, size, spacing, and more.

      Tools Toolbar

      Select, create, and edit graphics.

      Variable Text

      Manage dynamic text elements with incrementing or substitutable codes.