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Vector DesignFREE

Auto-Join and Closing Paths: Repair Small Gaps Efficiently

Join endpoints that are genuinely meant to touch and distinguish bulk auto-joining from deliberate path closure.

#Auto-Join#Fill Mode#Open shapes#Vector cleanup
ToolIntermediate
Vector DesignFREE

Open vs Closed Shapes: Why Fill Disappears or Behaves Strangely

Recognize vector paths that do not form a closed boundary and fix the geometry before blaming Fill Mode.

#Closed shapes#Fill Mode#Open shapes#Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingBeginner
Cut Settings & LayersFREE

Fill Mode: Scan Angle, Bidirectional Scanning and Crosshatch

Understand the Fill controls that change scan direction, travel efficiency and the way engraved coverage is built.

#Engraving#Fill Mode#Line Interval#Optimization
SettingIntermediate
Cut Settings & LayersFREE

Layer Modes: Line, Fill, Offset Fill and Image

Choose the correct LightBurn Layer Mode by understanding the motion each mode asks the laser to perform.

#Fill Mode#Image Mode#Layers#Line Mode
GuideBeginner