# \#mac **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/mac/8.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [USB on Rudia seems to have gone bad I can connect and ping via ethernet but lightburn wont connect](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/usb-on-rudia-seems-to-have-gone-bad-i-can-connect-and-ping-via-ethernet-but-lightburn-wont-connect/193946)
**Author:** [@Dwlaserworks](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Dwlaserworks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/usb-on-rudia-seems-to-have-gone-bad-i-can-connect-and-ping-via-ethernet-but-lightburn-wont-connect/193946 "2026-11-15T12:29:09Z")
I had a bad power surge and have had to switch to using the Ethernet cable I have configured to static IP i can ping it I have it plugged into a switch and my computer connected to it. I have tried connecting to my mac a… --- ## [Free converter: xTool Studio (.xs / .xcs) to LightBurn (.lbrn2), with layers and settings](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/free-converter-xtool-studio-xs-xcs-to-lightburn-lbrn2-with-layers-and-settings/193891)
**Author:** [@bartek.wawrzynkiewicz](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/bartek.wawrzynkiewicz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/free-converter-xtool-studio-xs-xcs-to-lightburn-lbrn2-with-layers-and-settings/193891 "2026-11-12T19:11:49Z")
Hi all, I run a CO2 laser with LightBurn, but I often get projects made in xTool Studio. Exporting SVG loses all layer settings, so I wrote a small open-source converter: What it does: Reads .xs (newer xTool Studio… --- ## [Problema con il salvataggio parametri](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/problema-con-il-salvataggio-parametri/193885)
**Author:** [@daniele.gerace](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/daniele.gerace)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/problema-con-il-salvataggio-parametri/193885 "2026-11-11T21:39:22Z")
Ho un problema con il salvataggio dei vari parametri che si trovano nel menu sotto. C01 c02 c03 ecc ecc. Li aggiorno secondo i metalli che devo usarlo, li salvo, li rendo anche predefiniti. Il giorno dopo devo fare tut… --- ## [Betas for LightBurn and MillMage Are Now Public](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/betas-for-lightburn-and-millmage-are-now-public/193873)
**Author:** [@LightBurn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/LightBurn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/betas-for-lightburn-and-millmage-are-now-public/193873 "2026-11-11T18:28:00Z")
Want to try out new LightBurn and MillMage tools earlier than ever? We’ve got good news: our Beta releases are now open to the public. Those of you who keep a close watch on our feed (and we love you for it) may note th… --- ## [Downgrading from V2.2](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/downgrading-from-v2-2/193877)
**Author:** [@ALovlien1](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/ALovlien1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/downgrading-from-v2-2/193877 "2026-11-11T15:53:17Z")
LightBurn V2.2.01 not compatible with MacOS 12.7.6. I updated to V2.2.01 this morning and overwrote the previous version and it isn’t compatible with MacOS 12.7.6, my MacBook cannot upgrade to MacOS 13.0. How do I re-u… --- ## [Arduino Automation and Stack Lights on Galvo - API and OCR Integration Now Working!](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/arduino-automation-and-stack-lights-on-galvo-api-and-ocr-integration-now-working/193835)
**Author:** [@Pankratios](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Pankratios)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/arduino-automation-and-stack-lights-on-galvo-api-and-ocr-integration-now-working/193835 "2026-11-11T02:00:13Z")
Hi everyone, Have you ever walked back to the laser just to see if a job had finished? Or kept LightBurn on a second monitor so you could watch the progress bar? I built Beacon to fix that. I have been working on a fre… --- ## [Camera supported Print & Cut (Labs)](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/camera-supported-print-cut-labs/193533)
**Author:** [@bernd.dk](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/bernd.dk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/camera-supported-print-cut-labs/193533 "2026-11-10T20:04:05Z")
In the last few days I have finally had the opportunity to test and play with the new camera supported version of Print & Cut. There must be a lot of development going on in this sector, tests in RC8 did not work for me… --- ## [Camera alignment always off (1-5 mm sideways or 1-2 cm away) - alignment at different material heights](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/camera-alignment-always-off-1-5-mm-sideways-or-1-2-cm-away-alignment-at-different-material-heights/193276)
**Author:** [@Nils2802](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Nils2802)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/camera-alignment-always-off-1-5-mm-sideways-or-1-2-cm-away-alignment-at-different-material-heights/193276 "2026-11-10T10:45:55Z")
Title: Camera alignment always off (1-5 mm sideways or 1-2 cm away) - alignment at different material heights Hi everyone, I can’t get my camera alignment to work reliably and I’m running out of ideas. Setup: LightB… --- ## [Speed Setting on Epilog Fusion Pro48](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/speed-setting-on-epilog-fusion-pro48/193768)
**Author:** [@DanLand](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/DanLand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/speed-setting-on-epilog-fusion-pro48/193768 "2026-11-05T21:58:06Z")
The Epilog Fusion Pro48 has a max speed of 165in/sec whether engraving or cutting. LightBurn 2.2.01 will not let me set the speed past 300in/min, when set to Line for cutting. When set to engrave, Lightburn only lets me … --- ## [Busy Message - and spinning rainbow circle cursor](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/busy-message-and-spinning-rainbow-circle-cursor/193694)
**Author:** [@Jenell](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jenell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/busy-message-and-spinning-rainbow-circle-cursor/193694 "2026-11-04T16:13:46Z")
My laser was working fine and now i have a Busy message and also get to the point where my cursor turns into a spinning rainbow. I have no idea how to fix this, it happens sporadically and I have gotten through it before… --- ## [Mac magic keyboard jog control shortcuts](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/mac-magic-keyboard-jog-control-shortcuts/193628)
**Author:** [@johnexwombat](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/johnexwombat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/mac-magic-keyboard-jog-control-shortcuts/193628 "2026-11-02T05:51:06Z")
Greetings all. My CNC machine is in another workspace than my mac. So I’ve got a magic keyboard running wirelessly in the CNC space to control the jog functions to set up a job. It doesn’t have a numeric keyboard, so I’… --- ## [Omtech+ camera selection causes lightburn to crash](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/omtech-camera-selection-causes-lightburn-to-crash/193579)
**Author:** [@albumMan1](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/albumMan1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/omtech-camera-selection-causes-lightburn-to-crash/193579 "2026-10-31T16:45:35Z")
Every time I select SHUNCOM camera Lightburn crashes. I have an OmTech Polar+ and have never had cause to add a camera. Now I need to use it - I cannot load it. I have checked Mac Privacy - Camera permissions are allo… --- ## [Lightburn 2.2 Duplicate Page Breaks Virtual Array](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-2-2-duplicate-page-breaks-virtual-array/193589)
**Author:** [@SmokeAndPixels](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/SmokeAndPixels)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-2-2-duplicate-page-breaks-virtual-array/193589 "2026-10-31T06:46:23Z")
2,2 on Mac Golden Gate 27.0.1 Duplicating a page with a virtual array breaks the array linkage to the original object. The rest of the array remains visible but not selectable/editable. You can delete the origional obje… --- ## [Monport GT30 MOPA (BSL Board) only works with BSLAppSimple — Fails on LightBurn (Mac & Windows)](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/monport-gt30-mopa-bsl-board-only-works-with-bslappsimple-fails-on-lightburn-mac-windows/193469)
**Author:** [@mrkulaksizoglu](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/mrkulaksizoglu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/monport-gt30-mopa-bsl-board-only-works-with-bslappsimple-fails-on-lightburn-mac-windows/193469 "2026-10-26T06:57:26Z")
Hi everyone, I need help getting my Monport GT30 MOPA fiber laser to work with LightBurn Pro (Galvo license). System & Setup: Machine: Monport GT30 MOPA (30W Fiber Laser with BSL controller) OS Tested: macOS (pri… --- ## [Cannot install LB 2.2 on Mac OS 12.7.6 is that the end of the line](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cannot-install-lb-2-2-on-mac-os-12-7-6-is-that-the-end-of-the-line/192914)
**Author:** [@albumMan1](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/albumMan1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cannot-install-lb-2-2-on-mac-os-12-7-6-is-that-the-end-of-the-line/192914 "2026-10-24T17:33:35Z")
It seems that there will be no further updates for Mac OS12.7.6 users as the latest version 2.2 requires OS13. I am disappointed as my MacBook has until now been quite adequate. I recently upgraded to the Pro version but… --- ## [Cross-Platform Vectric to MillMage Tool Database Converter](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cross-platform-vectric-to-millmage-tool-database-converter/193422)
**Author:** [@fredfow3](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/fredfow3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cross-platform-vectric-to-millmage-tool-database-converter/193422 "2026-10-23T19:59:56Z")
Here is a Python Script for a Cross-platform (macOS / Windows / Linux) converter from a Vectric tool database (.vtdb, SQLite)to a MillMage tool library (.tools, JSON), with a field-mapping screen. --- ## [Material Libraries Blank After Loading](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-libraries-blank-after-loading/193408)
**Author:** [@Nate](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Nate)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-libraries-blank-after-loading/193408 "2026-10-23T14:44:05Z")
I am using LB 2.2 on Mac OS 27. When I load a material library, nothing is displayed in the library. I have tried loading three different libraries that have worked in the past and have the same result. I have tried t… --- ## [LightBurn 2.2.00 Early Access: True Nesting! Center Line Trace! Multi Page Projects! More!](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-2-2-00-early-access-true-nesting-center-line-trace-multi-page-projects-more/192504)
**Author:** [@LightBurn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/LightBurn)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-2-2-00-early-access-true-nesting-center-line-trace-multi-page-projects-more/192504 "2026-09-30T08:31:04Z")
Our first LightBurn 2.2 Early Access release is available now! We know what you’re thinking. Didn’t you just launch MillMage Pro last week? Do you ever sleep? Yes, we did. And yes, though not enough. But that’s ok becau… --- ## [Xtool S1(10w) in Lightburn 2.2 - problems persist](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-s1-10w-in-lightburn-2-2-problems-persist/193322)
**Author:** [@deemery](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/deemery)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/xtool-s1-10w-in-lightburn-2-2-problems-persist/193322 "2026-10-20T17:06:32Z")
I have an XTool S1 10w, and I’m using MacOS 27.0.1. So I grabbed Xtool 2.2, and I figured I’d start from scratch. So I followed the instructions here: xTool - LightBurn User Guide I found the (USB) laser in Laser pane… --- ## [RC8, Epilog, macOS](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rc8-epilog-macos/193298)
**Author:** [@DanLand](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/DanLand)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rc8-epilog-macos/193298 "2026-10-20T02:08:09Z")
Just tried RC8, Still can’t set cut speed greater than 300in/min on an Epilog Fusion Pro48. I should be able to set it to 9921in/min… Link to previous thread --- ## [Speed setting in Cuts and Layers](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/speed-setting-in-cuts-and-layers/193245)
**Author:** [@JDP](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/JDP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/speed-setting-in-cuts-and-layers/193245 "2026-10-18T10:58:28Z")
Hi, I am on a Mac using 2.1.04 Lightburn version with a Thunder Nova machine. I cannot at this time say for 100% confidence, but it appears that when I set the speed in cuts and layers the speed changes on the Ruida cont… --- ## [framing process](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/framing-process/193114)
**Author:** [@raghad](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/raghad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/framing-process/193114 "2026-10-12T14:36:58Z")
I am facing an issue with LightBurn. I use a Mac and a CO2 laser machine, and I have a LightBurn subscription. The problem is that the framing process—performed before the actual job begins—is extremely slow; This was no… --- ## [Taking over a retiring shop owner’s mailbox: how do I import their customer history?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/taking-over-a-retiring-shop-owner-s-mailbox-how-do-i-import-their-customer-history/193121)
**Author:** [@jakewilson27](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jakewilson27)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/taking-over-a-retiring-shop-owner-s-mailbox-how-do-i-import-their-customer-history/193121 "2026-10-12T07:16:33Z")
Hi everyone, I just bought a small laser engraving business, and the retiring owner gave me his 12 years of Outlook emails as PST files (about 8 GB) with customer orders, quotes, design proofs and supplier chats. I use G… --- ## [LightBurn 2.2.00 Early Access — RC-2](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-2-2-00-early-access-rc-2/192677)
**Author:** [@LightBurn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/LightBurn)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-2-2-00-early-access-rc-2/192677 "2026-10-07T10:15:46Z")
The second release candidate of the LightBurn 2.2 Early Access period is available now. Download here: As a reminder, you can install Early Access releases side-by-side with the latest official release. That means tr… --- ## [Can't get a Layer to Laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cant-get-a-layer-to-laser/192896)
**Author:** [@Jenell](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jenell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/cant-get-a-layer-to-laser/192896 "2026-10-02T18:01:32Z")
Hi there, I have a 50W JPT Non-MOPA Laser. I have an outside layer set to Frame only typically for the placement of text prior to lasering, but at times I desire for that layer to also burn. When I switch it to a “burnab… --- ## [RC3, Epilog Fusion Pro48, Mac](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rc3-epilog-fusion-pro48-mac/192884)
**Author:** [@DanLand](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/DanLand)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rc3-epilog-fusion-pro48-mac/192884 "2026-10-01T21:10:28Z")
Speed and Power both look good now. The resolution on the laser (LPI in Lightburn) gets ignored though. No matter what I set my LPI in Lightburn to, the laser uses 254. Any plans to add support for any of the built in c… --- ## [Lightburn compatibility with Mac OS27](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-compatibility-with-mac-os27/192881)
**Author:** [@vtskiman](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/vtskiman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-compatibility-with-mac-os27/192881 "2026-10-01T19:19:10Z")
I keep getting messages that the software will not work with the new macOS 27 due to some incompatibility issues with an M-type processor. Is LightBurn compatible, or is it going to be compatible and if so when, with Mac… --- ## [Urgent: Denver-area paid, in-person LightBurn + 60W MOPA setup and training](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/urgent-denver-area-paid-in-person-lightburn-60w-mopa-setup-and-training/192845)
**Author:** [@scootercolorado](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/scootercolorado)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/urgent-denver-area-paid-in-person-lightburn-60w-mopa-setup-and-training/192845 "2026-09-30T01:49:17Z")
We’re looking to hire someone experienced with MOPA fiber lasers and LightBurn for hands-on setup and training at our home in suburban Denver. This is urgent—we’d like to arrange a session as soon as possible. Our setup… --- ## [PreRelease 2.2 RC-2, Epilog, macOS](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/prerelease-2-2-rc-2-epilog-macos/192742)
**Author:** [@DanLand](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/DanLand)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/prerelease-2-2-rc-2-epilog-macos/192742 "2026-09-29T16:26:16Z")
Epilog Fusion Pro48, 80 Watt. macOS Lightburn I sent a few test jobs to my Fusion Pro. The laser doesn’t appear to acknowledge or recognize the speed settings from Lightburn. No matter what speed I send, it seems to run… --- ## [Framing issues with laser master ortur 3](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/framing-issues-with-laser-master-ortur-3/192616)
**Author:** [@Gonzalezs0812](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Gonzalezs0812)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/framing-issues-with-laser-master-ortur-3/192616 "2026-09-26T22:22:12Z")
Hello, having issues with my machine error \[MSG:86:Error: Shock and Movement detected! Check TroubleShooting Section in User Manual.\] See below for machine settings see below for console setting. ▶ Summary [Next page](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/mac/8.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mac)