Workflow & Preview
Build a repeatable LightBurn workflow from project preparation and Preview checks to efficient production and final verification.
Panel a design larger than the laser bed without visible seams
Create controlled panel boundaries, registration references and verification points for oversized engraving or cutting jobs.
Five-Minute Production Preflight
A short standardized preflight catches more failures than improvising settings at the machine: device, units, layers, Preview, material/focus, Frame and physical safety.
Custom Jigs for Repeatable Production
A jig turns placement into a repeatable coordinate relationship; reliable jigs depend on a fixed machine reference, consistent stock location and a stable LightBurn positioning workflow.
Accurate Job Time: What Estimates Can and Cannot Know
Job-time estimation depends on controller/motion assumptions, acceleration and travel; calibration can improve predictions, but estimates are not guarantees.
Running Multiple LightBurn Instances Safely
Multiple instances can separate projects or machines, but each window must use the intended device/port and configuration to avoid sending a job to the wrong laser.
Undo History in LightBurn 2.1
LightBurn 2.1 adds a selectable Undo History window on top of its unlimited session undo list, making it easier to jump back to a known project state.
Preview Before Running: Catch Problems Before the Laser Moves
Learn what Preview shows, how to read cut and travel moves, and which mistakes are easiest to catch there.