What is fill in LightBurn?

'Fill mode' was called 'Scan' in older versions of LightBurn, because it scans back and forth across the shape, but was renamed to 'Fill' to make it easier to understand for new users.

What does fill and line mean on LightBurn?

In LightBurn, Line=Cut and Fill=Scan. Fill+Line provides for scanning and outlining shapes in a single layer. We changed these names to help some of our new users who would ask things like, “I see cut, but how do I make a line just to mark something?”.

What is LightBurn offset fill?

Cut Settings - Offset Fill Mode

This mode is a recent addition, and will fill an outline with lines that follow the shape of the object. If you have ever worked with a CNC router, it would be called an "offset pocket" operation.

How do you engrave lines in LightBurn?

An easy way to make your lines engrave is to create in Inkscape with a single stroke of the desired width. If, for example, you create a single line of 60 mm long with a stroke width of 5 mm, it will import to LightBurn as a single line.

What is trace in LightBurn?

LightBurn has a feature that will trace the outline of a bitmap image and convert it to a vector graphic. This works best for content that has very clear edges, like a silhouette or a cartoon. It does not work very well for photographs, though with some cleanup those may be usable as well.

What is scan angle in LightBurn?

30-degree scan angle

Note: By default, LightBurn scans shapes from bottom up, because most laser systems exhaust in the rear, and this prevents smoke from being pulled across the freshly cut region. If you wish to scan a shape from top to bottom, simply set the scan angle to 180 degrees.

What is line interval in LightBurn?

The interval distance (AKA DPI) is the distance bewteen each scanline, if this is too small the laser dots will overlap and overburn the material, if too large you will end up with gaps. In effect the interval should be close to the dot size of your laser.

What does welded mean in LightBurn?

LightBurn (Oz) February 10, 2021, 5:57pm #2. “Weld” means, “keep the overlapping area of both shapes”, so it's doing exactly what you are asking it to.

How do you write in LightBurn?

Creating text in LightBurn is simple - click the Create Text tool ( ) on the Creation Toolbar, click somewhere on the page to get a cursor, and type. When you enable the Create Text tool, the Text Options toolbar will activate as well.

Can you name layers in LightBurn?

You can change this label in the cut settings to whatever you want. Then whenever you use that layer in subsequent projects it remains with that name. You can also change the same property in the materials library, BUT it doesn't appear when you apply the library properties to a layer.

What is the difference between raster and vector engraving?

The primary difference between vector and raster graphics is that raster graphics are composed of pixels, while vector graphics are composed of paths or lines. The main differences between modes required to laser process each type involve the movement of the axles and in the parameters used.

How do I turn a photo into engraving?

How do you cut plywood on LightBurn?

Most people use the “00” as the “cut” tab and keep it as that for ease of use. Try 10mm/sec and 100% power for cutting with at least 6 passes to see if it cuts. Definitely get air assist. Air assist helps cut and cleans the part.