# \#positioning

**URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/positioning/312.md

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## [Position beim Starten](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/position-beim-starten/173188)

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**Author:** [@SimBurn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/SimBurn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 8, 2025, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/position-beim-starten/173188 "2025-06-08T19:02:04Z")

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Hallo, jedes mal wenn ich meinen Laser (Atomstack A5 Pro) starte, wird die Aktuelle Position auf 790/790 eingestellt. Ich möchte das ändern, das die Startposition bei 0/0 liegt, habe allerdings noch nicht herausgefunden …

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## [Move position does twice the value step](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/move-position-does-twice-the-value-step/159827)

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**Author:** [@MT-10](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/MT-10)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/move-position-does-twice-the-value-step/159827 "2025-01-06T21:16:51Z")

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Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows why my x, y and z movements are always twice the amount I defines. If I set 30mm and move either axis in any direction, it does twice the amount (60mm) and you can hear it is…

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## [Laser engraver losing position while cutting with multiple pass](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-engraver-losing-position-while-cutting-with-multiple-pass/147476)

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**Author:** [@navpankh](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/navpankh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-engraver-losing-position-while-cutting-with-multiple-pass/147476 "2024-08-17T12:07:59Z")

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Dear Light burn community, I m very new to forum and posting my query first time so please bear with me if this is a repeat question. I am using Sculpfun diode engraver. This has been working fine for years for me. But …

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## [Start from "User origin" not correct](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/start-from-user-origin-not-correct/144848)

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**Author:** [@sebfl](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/sebfl)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 11:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/start-from-user-origin-not-correct/144848 "2024-07-24T23:39:33Z")

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Hi community I have the following situation where I don’t know how to solve it. Precondition: Atomstack X70 Max Laser connected to Win11 machine with Lightburn 1.6.03 Laser On Laser Home at 0/0 Having one layer with o…

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## [Positionierung- aktuelle Position/absolute Koordinaten](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/positionierung-aktuelle-position-absolute-koordinaten/133576)

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**Author:** [@Lasercrafter92](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Lasercrafter92)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/positionierung-aktuelle-position-absolute-koordinaten/133576 "2024-03-21T17:39:43Z")

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Hallo Zusammen, ich bräuchte einmal Bitte ein paar Tips von euch. Ich habe einen Sculpfun Cube Pro 5W Laser und betreibe diesen an einem MacBook Pro mit Sonoma als Betriebssystem. In den angehängten Video habe ich gesehe…

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## [Lightburn Offset post UGS CNC projects](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-offset-post-ugs-cnc-projects/115384)

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**Author:** [@rkubala](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/rkubala)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-offset-post-ugs-cnc-projects/115384 "2023-11-03T05:35:41Z")

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I have a FoxAlien VastoXXL which I have been using for about 8 months as a dedicated CNC machine via UGS and Easel/VCarvePro. I have had 0 issues with positioning, Homing, Tramming, nor Macro settings. I powered my Fox …

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## [How to align work material on bed?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-align-work-material-on-bed/110213)

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**Author:** [@GregFH](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/GregFH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 8:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/how-to-align-work-material-on-bed/110213 "2023-09-12T20:43:34Z")

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I’m having trouble registering or aligning my work material with the laser. On my Onefinity CNC (or rather, in the Vcarve Pro software), I tell it the size of my material, and which corner is 0,0 (say, bottom left). The…

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## [Get Position Not showing on Virtual Workspace](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/get-position-not-showing-on-virtual-workspace/108944)

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**Author:** [@toddsladylove](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/toddsladylove)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/get-position-not-showing-on-virtual-workspace/108944 "2023-08-30T01:14:24Z")

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So I just purchased my first MacBook this weekend bc the windows laptop finally gave up the ghost. I was able to import all settings from a recent backup from the pc. Everything is fine with the exception of the “get pos…

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## [Positioning, exact placing location](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/positioning-exact-placing-location/102589)

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**Author:** [@Jaap326](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Jaap326)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/positioning-exact-placing-location/102589 "2023-06-15T11:08:28Z")

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Newbee question here, I have the Creality 10W diode laser on my 3D printer. Not the most ideal solution but a great and affordable way to start engraving with this laser. I am making front panels (faceplates) for flight …

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## [Rotary Control and Start Postion](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-control-and-start-postion/93701)

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**Author:** [@scarn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/scarn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rotary-control-and-start-postion/93701 "2023-03-05T14:20:16Z")

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I searched all over but did not find a way to control my GWEIKE cloud rotary start position. My rotary spins an apparently random amount prior to burning. I am struggling to understand absolute coordinates and how to en…

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## [Laser Position is not matching what it looks like on Lightburn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-position-is-not-matching-what-it-looks-like-on-lightburn/90265)

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**Author:** [@Trish215](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Trish215)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-position-is-not-matching-what-it-looks-like-on-lightburn/90265 "2023-02-23T18:27:21Z")

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I can set the laser to the home position with no problem but when I try to use the “Set Laser Position” icon to line up the laser on the bed, it does not go to the same position that is on the screen workspace. It seems …

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## [X Y position differs](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/x-y-position-differs/89162)

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**Author:** [@Warthog](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Warthog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/x-y-position-differs/89162 "2023-01-22T15:18:40Z")

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First of all, I am extremely new to this experience. I just started with an AtomStack P7 and have been trying to set up the laser with the LightBurn software (which seems stellar). Initially when I set up the the laser c…

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## [Moving Artwork while Framing with Galvo](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/moving-artwork-while-framing-with-galvo/70313)

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**Author:** [@rceric](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/rceric)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/moving-artwork-while-framing-with-galvo/70313 "2022-07-06T14:33:37Z")

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Is there a way to move the artwork on the screen while framing with galvo to allow for positive positioning? This was performed using the arrow keys in Ezcad.
