LightBurn Workspace Optimization – Layout, Grid & Snapping

Optimizing your workspace in LightBurn enhances precision, efficiency, and ease of use. This guide covers layout management, grid settings, and snapping options to help you streamline your CNC laser projects.

LightBurn's workspace reflects your machine's working area, helping you position designs accurately. Key customization steps:

• Adjust machine dimensions in Device Settings for an accurate workspace scale.
• Use the Arrange panel to align, distribute, and manage objects efficiently.
• Enable rulers and guides for visual assistance during design placement.

The grid provides a visual reference for object placement and scaling. To optimize:

• Go to Edit → Settings → Grid & Snapping.
• Adjust grid spacing to match your project needs (e.g., 10mm for general use, 1mm for fine details).
• Enable Major & Minor grid lines for layered visibility.

Snapping helps align objects precisely without manual adjustments. Recommended settings:

• Enable Snap to Grid for structured layouts.
• Use Snap to Objects to align edges and centers of shapes quickly.
• Adjust Snap Distance to balance precision and ease of use.

For best results, pair LightBurn’s workspace tools with Opt Lasers’ Plug&Play Diode Laser Kits. These kits ensure hardware accuracy that matches your software workspace, eliminating calibration guesswork and enhancing productivity.

Once your workspace is optimized, explore practical examples of precise layout and snapping usage in our LightBurn Projects – Practical Use Cases.