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Workspace / Edit Window

The Workspace, or Edit Window, is the area where you create, adjust, modify, and arrange artwork in LightBurn.

LightBurn sets the size of the border and grid within the Workspace to the machine-specific laser cutting and marking area. Machines equipped with a camera can capture the machine's working area and update the Workspace background image.

The objects arranged and displayed within the Workspace will be processed based on user-configured operations that are established for each artwork element using the Color Palette, Cuts / Layers Window, and Cut Settings Editor.

Customizing the Workspace Appearance

Changing the Size of the Workspace

Change the size of the Workspace in the Device Settings window by clicking on the Device Settings Icon icon in the Main Toolbar or going to Edit → Device Settings → Basic Settings → Working Size. Adjust the Working Size Width and Height entries to match the manufacturer-provided values.

Screenshot of the Device Settings window with the Working Size section of the Basic Settings tab highlighted with a red box

Enabling Dark Background

Switch from the default light background to a dark background in the LightBurn Settings window by clicking on the LightBurn Settings icon in the Main Toolbar or by going to Edit → Settings → Display → Display / Graphics → Use Dark Background.

Settings screen with Use Dark Background surrounded by a red box

Background Examples

Default Light Color Background

  • Screenshot of LightBurn showing the workspace with a light background

  • Type Color
    Hex #f8f8f8
    RGB 248,248,248,248
    CMYK 0,0,0,2.7
    HSV 0,0,97
Dark Color Background

  • Screenshot of LightBurn showing the workspace with a dark background

  • Type Color
    Hex #484848
    RGB 72,72,72
    CMYK 0,0,0,71.8
    HSV 0,0,28

Customizing the Workspace Background

LightBurn Camera Setup

Machines equipped with a camera can capture an image of the work area and display that behind the Workspace grid to aid in artwork positioning.

Alternatively, the material being cut or marked can be drawn within the Workspace as a Tool layer with the available LightBurn design Creation tools for similar element alignment and laser framing operations.

For more help using LightBurn, please visit our forum to talk with LightBurn staff and users, or email support.