{"id":508,"date":"2024-01-03T02:21:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T02:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/?p=508"},"modified":"2024-02-23T17:29:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T17:29:43","slug":"laser-cutter-lightburn-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design.ncsu.edu\/operations\/508\/laser-cutter-lightburn-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Cutter &#8211; LightBurn Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\"><p><strong>You can always get more in-depth information from LightBurns documentation (online+PDF):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/documentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/documentation  (opens in new window)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using Illustrator, we can prep our vector file for use in LightBurn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In some instances you can import your DXF vector files into a layer in order to troubleshoot any vector paths that might be problematic. Importing DXF file exported from AutoCAD helps clean up and resolve ~90% of the problems with vector cut paths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip &#8211; Convert all Fonts and Typography to Outlines &#8211; &#8220;Create Outline&#8221;<br><em>&nbsp;The process of outlining fonts is quite simple in Illustrator. Select the text with the Selection Tool &gt; Right Click and then Select Create Outlines. You can also with the text selected, in the Main Menu go to Type &gt; Create Outlines.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the project as an Illustrator file or export the project as a PDF file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Using LightBurn we can prep the vector file for the laser cutter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Import your Illustrator\/PDF into a new LightBurn document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Option 1- Setup\/assign your vector paths to the appropriate Cut\/Layers Speed+Power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depending on which laser cutter you are using you may need to adjust these settings.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\"><p>The laser cutters in the Leazar Materials Lab are&nbsp;<strong>155 Watts<\/strong>,<br>so you may need to&nbsp;<em>reduce<\/em>&nbsp;your power levels.<\/p><p>The laser cutters in the Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio and MakerSpace are&nbsp;<strong>65 Watts<\/strong>, so you may need to&nbsp;<em>increase<\/em>&nbsp;your power levels.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_VECTOR_RASTER.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_VECTOR_RASTER.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5034\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Option 2 &#8211; Setup your vector paths using recommended&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.lightburnsoftware.com\/UI\/MaterialLibrary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LightBurn Materials Library (opens in new window)<\/a>&nbsp;settings found within the materials panel.&nbsp; Check with the full-time Materials Lab Staff or online for the latest Materials Library recommendations. You can also custom build your own set and save\/export for use on another Boss Laser Cutter.&nbsp; You will have different Materials Library files depending on which laser cutter you are using:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The laser cutters in the Leazar Materials Lab are 155 Watts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The laser cutters in the Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio and MakerSpace are 65 Watts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_library_materials.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_library_materials.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5033\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BossLaserCutter LightBurn Demo 1920x1080\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tRVJIVTJRIQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>LightBurn Laser Cutter Video &#8211; Interface Demo + Quick Tips\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LightBurn Layers Demo 1920x1080\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VSa-sczmpb8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>LightBurn Laser Cutter Video &#8211; Illustrator Demo + Quick Tips<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LightBurn Laser Cutter Software Tutorials (Online)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/tutorials\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Online Tutorials &#8211; Click Here<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg \n\tclass=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\n\trole=\"img\"\n\taria-hidden=\"1\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"><\/use>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"displayCategoryID\":44,\"showAuthor\":false,\"showReadingTime\":false} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/blockquote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\"><p><strong>You can always get more in-depth information from LightBurns documentation (online+PDF):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/documentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/documentation  (opens in new window)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/blockquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Using Illustrator, we can prep our vector file for use in LightBurn.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>In some instances you can import your DXF vector files into a layer in order to troubleshoot any vector paths that might be problematic. Importing DXF file exported from AutoCAD helps clean up and resolve ~90% of the problems with vector cut paths<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Tip - Convert all Fonts and Typography to Outlines - \"Create Outline\"<br><em>&nbsp;The process of outlining fonts is quite simple in Illustrator. Select the text with the Selection Tool &gt; Right Click and then Select Create Outlines. You can also with the text selected, in the Main Menu go to Type &gt; Create Outlines.<\/em><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Save the project as an Illustrator file or export the project as a PDF file<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Using LightBurn we can prep the vector file for the laser cutter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Import your Illustrator\/PDF into a new LightBurn document<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Option 1- Setup\/assign your vector paths to the appropriate Cut\/Layers Speed+Power<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Depending on which laser cutter you are using you may need to adjust these settings.<br><br><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/blockquote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-ncst-blockquote\"><p>The laser cutters in the Leazar Materials Lab are&nbsp;<strong>155 Watts<\/strong>,<br>so you may need to&nbsp;<em>reduce<\/em>&nbsp;your power levels.<\/p><p>The laser cutters in the Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio and MakerSpace are&nbsp;<strong>65 Watts<\/strong>, so you may need to&nbsp;<em>increase<\/em>&nbsp;your power levels.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/blockquote -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5034,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_VECTOR_RASTER.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_VECTOR_RASTER.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5034\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Option 2 - Setup your vector paths using recommended&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.lightburnsoftware.com\/UI\/MaterialLibrary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LightBurn Materials Library (opens in new window)<\/a>&nbsp;settings found within the materials panel.&nbsp; Check with the full-time Materials Lab Staff or online for the latest Materials Library recommendations. You can also custom build your own set and save\/export for use on another Boss Laser Cutter.&nbsp; You will have different Materials Library files depending on which laser cutter you are using:<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The laser cutters in the Leazar Materials Lab are 155 Watts.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The laser cutters in the Lampe Digital Fabrication Studio and MakerSpace are 65 Watts.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5033,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"media\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_library_materials.png\"><img src=\"https:\/\/academics.design.ncsu.edu\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/lightburn_library_materials.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5033\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\" https:\/\/youtu.be\/tRVJIVTJRIQ\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n https:\/\/youtu.be\/tRVJIVTJRIQ\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>LightBurn Laser Cutter Video - Interface Demo + Quick Tips\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VSa-sczmpb8\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/VSa-sczmpb8\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>LightBurn Laser Cutter Video - Illustrator Demo + Quick Tips<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong>LightBurn Laser Cutter Software Tutorials (Online)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/buttons -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\"><!-- wp:ncst\/button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/tutorials\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/lightburnsoftware.com\/pages\/tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Online Tutorials - Click Here<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><!-- wp:ncst\/wolficon {\"slug\":\"arrow-right-bold\"} -->\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/wolficon --><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/buttons -->"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using Illustrator, we can prep our vector file for use in LightBurn. 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