• Introduction: Overall discussion about the course

• Basic function overview: Functionalities of the top icons

• Alignments: Some basics on how LightBurn handles alignments

• Selection Tools: 4 different selection methods

• Expanding icons (more efficient navigation)

• Sizing: Sizing your designs by percentage

• Functions: Aspect ratio lock function

• Anchors: What are anchors and what do they do

• Rotation: Using the rotation tool with anchors

• Text tool functions

• Customizing your workspace

• Docking tabs the easy way

• Layout: How to reset your workspace to default layout

• Function Icons: Adding tabs and functions (critical to learn)

• Moving tabs within the panes for fast and efficient use

• My favorite layout in Lightburn

• Color tab: Moving the color tab for PC users for better performance

• Basic function icons on the left-hand side of the LightBurn interface

• Tools: Select, Square, Circle, Pencil, Text, Ruler, and Offset Shapes

• Features: Special corner rounding feature in square icon action

• Properties Tool: How to adjust the number of angles on a polygon via the shape properties tool

• Importance of color: Essential for efficient Lightburn use

• Color associations: Avoid associating colors with settings

• Color coding benefits: Clear project organization, easy file recall

• Multiple lasers: Use color coding consistently across different lasers

• Tab customization: Adjust spacing for better visibility

• Layer functions: Name, color, mode, speed, power, output, show, air controls

• Modes: Line, fill, offset fill

• Layer sequencing: Engrave, score, cut

• Layer operations: Copy, paste, delete

• Additional tips: Use offset fill, understand pass count, use window toggle wireframe filled for visibility

• Device profile: Connect multiple lasers, change settings based on device

• Connection status: Ensure "Ready" status before sending

• Start/send buttons: Use "send" for CO2 lasers with controllers

• Framing options: Choose between standard frame and rubber band frame

• Home and go to origin: Understand their functions and usage

• Rotary enable: Enable rotary features if necessary

• Cut selected graphics and use selected origin: Control what goes to the laser

• Start from: Detailed explanation in the next video

• Origin options: Absolute coordinates and user origin

• Absolute coordinates: Laser follows the exact position on your workspace

• User origin: Manually set the starting point using the controller

• Laser position tool: Sync your design with the laser's actual position

• Safety tip: Use user origin and set the starting point to a safe position before turning off the laser

• Key points: Understand the differences between absolute coordinates and user origin, use the laser position tool for accurate positioning, and prioritize safety by setting the starting point to a safe location

• Art Library: Create and manage custom artwork for easy access

• Material Library: Store and organize material settings for quick reference

• Library creation: Create new libraries and save them to a specific location

• Adding to libraries: Import graphics from your project or create new entries from existing layers

• Organization: Use folders to categorize your library items

• Searching: Search for specific items within your libraries

• Loading and unloading: Temporarily hide or show library items

• Integration with projects: Easily drag and drop library items into your designs

Project: Creating a Simple Sign

• Design the sign in Lightburn

• Color code layers for engraving and cutting.

• Use the material library for efficient settings management

• Adjust air assist for engraving and cutting

• Preview your design before sending it to the laser