Can't apply library engrave/burn settings to a layer

LightBurn Software Questions
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My name is Jim. I use an LM2 Pro, S2, V10 5W laser. I have been at this hobby for 3 days now.

I have library entries and have the parameters setup, but I can’t seem to load or apply them to a project. Library - Aluminum - (no thickness) - Engrave

The “Assign to Layer” button is grayed out.

I’m sure it’s something obvious.

Regards,

Jim

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2 things to check for:

  1. Make sure you are at the actual cut setting of the material library. 3 layers deep - Material → Thickness → Cut
  2. You need to have an object in your workspace and the cut layer selected in your Cuts/Layers window.

Once you have both of those the “Assign to layer” should be available.

If this doesn’t work, take a full screenshot with the Material Library and Cuts Window showing.

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You have to have a compatible layer. e.g. if you select a bitmap, that can only be an Image layer, this uses raster settings. As soon as you bring in a bitmap in, say, blue, a settings entry for Image in blue will show up, If you create a line in blue, a settings entry will appear for Line in blue. But they’re separate things.

A Library entry for Line cutting cannot be applied to an Image layer and vice versa.

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Hey Jim,

This might be helpful. Skip forward to 13:10 to get a feel for some of the tools.

How many layers does your drawing currently have?

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One. I’m just trying to engrave.

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Thank you! I’m not cutting, yet. I just want the pre-set for burning “anything” on wood, cardboard, aluminum, etc. Do I just have to mess with it and test to find that?

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The layer you’re currently select is an Image type. You wont’ be able to assign a “line” library cut to an image layer.

Make a new material cut for Image in that case.

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I downloaded this library and I’m not trying to cut. I’m trying to engrave which is what I thought I had. In the settings of that Engrave this is what it shows. Is this what you’re saying I have to change?

Edit: here is the end result of what I want to do. I want to have an image, line, whatever and be able to set the material and have the speed and power settings correct. Paper vs leather for example.

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Easiest way to do this:

  1. In Cut window click the layer that you want to build a library entry for
  2. Update the settings for that layer exactly as you want it
  3. In Material Library: Create new from layer
  4. Add the Material name and thickness for how you want this to be organized.
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Victory! THANK you. Ok, so the problem was between the keyboard and the chair. The library I downloaded gave me the impression that I could use the Wood Thick - (no thickness) - Engrave. NOW I see that the icon is the key. One is a line and the word Engrave really means nothing.

So what you told me to do was create a new one and the icon/settings are now correct and I can apply to an image. You sir are awesome!

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To be fair, the material library isn’t the most user friendly part of LightBurn. I find it a bit clunky but I don’t use it too often and it suits my needs.

Glad you’re up and running and glad I was able to help.

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Yeah, I’ll just have to make my own settings for images. Not a big deal, I only burn on a few things. Plus, it’s fun to experiment. :slight_smile: There is a guy selling these settings on Etsy. Freely downloadable elsewhere so anyone reading this who wants them be aware.

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