Size of an item

[baricl1317 (Loren Baric)]

Just a question on the size of an item. Lets say i make a box that is 20mm x 10mm. If i look at the size of this item it is 20mm x 10mm. But if i rotate the box 45 degrees in either direction. Then look at the size of the box it no longer shows 20mm x 10mm even though it still is. Is there a way to still see the actual size of this item. I understand why it would do this. But if i wanted to change the size of this box to 30mm x 10mm I would have to rotate it back to line up with the x/y axis to accurately do this. It looks like Lightburn doesnt really show the size of an item but the size of the frame it is in with relation to the X/Y axis. Second question is there a way to move it exactly back to line up with the X/Y axis. Im on Lightburn 1.4. Maybe this is different in newer versions of lightburn

[MikeyH (Mike Hembrey)]

@baricl1317

doesnt really show the size of an item but the size of the frame it is in

True, because it represents the size of the material required to contain the burn pattern.

@baricl1317

is there a way to move it exactly back to line up with the X/Y axis

CTRL-Z’s will get you back to the original position. Or you can Zoom in and rotate it until it aligns with the grid lines so you don’t undo your work. I have done this with reasonable success.

[bernd.dk (Bernd)]

In “Shape Properties” you can change the dimensions of a rotated object

[baricl1317 (Loren Baric)]

Thanks guys. I’ll give these a try.

[misken (Melvin)]

@baricl1317

Second question is there a way to move it exactly back to line up with the X/Y axis.

Yes. Enter Node Edit mode, hover the mouse over the line you want to align, and press A key. (one of the tips I listed here: LightBurn Tips and Tricks - Diode Laser Wiki)