Adding a contour around entire design

[bluelaser (Gary White)]

Is there a way to easily add a contour around an entire image. My background is with FlexiSign, so I’m spoiled with how easy it is in that program.
Thanks!

[Rick (Technical Evangelist)]

@bluelaser

a way to easily add a contour around an entire image

Please offer an example or different wording choice for clarity. LightBurn offers an ‘Offset’ tool. is that what you are referencing?

[LightBurn (Oz)]

If you are using an actual image, as in a picture made of pixels, you would need to trace it using Tools > Trace Image.

If you are using vector shapes, and want to put a contour around them, Rick’s suggestion of the offset tool is the correct one.

This video shows a good example of how the trace feature works: https://youtu.be/ZPyIuLlcuIE?t=799 (start at 13:19)

[bluelaser (Gary White)]

Thanks for the input. I’ll check out the video and the offset tool to see if it does what I’m looking for.
Gary

[bluelaser (Gary White)]

Tried the offset function. Exactly what I was looking for.
Thanks again!
Gary