Customizing and Navigating LightBurn’s Workspace
The Workspace or Edit Window in LightBurn is the primary area where you design, arrange, and modify artwork. It reflects the machine-specific laser cutting and marking area, ensuring precise alignment and project setup.
Machines equipped with a camera can overlay the captured machine workspace onto the grid, providing a visual guide for accurate artwork positioning.
Key Features of the Workspace
- Machine-Specific Configuration:
The Workspace automatically adjusts to match your laser’s cutting and marking area. - Artwork Processing:
Objects within the Workspace are processed based on user-defined operations configured through the Color Palette, Cuts/Layers Window, and Cut Settings Editor.
Customizing the Workspace Appearance
Changing the Workspace Size
To adjust the Workspace size:
- Go to Edit → Device Settings → Basic Settings → Working Size.
- In the Working Size section, set the width and height to match your laser’s specifications.
- Alternatively, click the Device Settings Icon
in the Main Toolbar to access this setting directly.
Enabling a Dark Background
Switch to a dark Workspace background:
- Go to Edit → Settings → Display → Display/Graphics → Use Dark Background.
- Alternatively, click the LightBurn Settings Icon
in the Main Toolbar.
Background Color Examples
Default Light Background
- Hex: #f8f8f8
- RGB: 248, 248, 248
- CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 2.7
- HSV: 0, 0, 97
Dark Background
- Hex: #484848
- RGB: 72, 72, 72
- CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 71.8
- HSV: 0, 0, 28
Advanced Workspace Customization
LightBurn Camera Integration
For machines with a camera, LightBurn can capture an image of the laser’s working area and display it as the Workspace background. This feature enhances alignment and positioning of artwork relative to the material.
Tool Layers for Material Representation
Alternatively, you can use the Tool Layer feature to represent the material within the Workspace. This allows for precise alignment and framing using LightBurn’s design tools.