# \#request **URL:** https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/request/10.md [Latest](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [Marking mode like found in xTool Studio](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/marking-mode-like-found-in-xtool-studio/193060)
**Author:** [@Wishmaster](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Wishmaster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/marking-mode-like-found-in-xtool-studio/193060 "2026-10-13T19:44:50Z")
So, I have the XTool S1, which doesn’t have a camera. and I engrave complicated designs, like crosses und live edge pieces. Is it possible for you to include something like the “marking mode” found in xTool Studio? Move … --- ## [CO2 Laser Tube Buying Guide: What Actually Matters](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/co2-laser-tube-buying-guide-what-actually-matters/192388)
**Author:** [@eco2laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/eco2laser)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/co2-laser-tube-buying-guide-what-actually-matters/192388 "2026-09-18T03:15:06Z")
I see a lot of beginners here asking which laser tube to buy, so I wanted to put together what I’ve learned from working with CO2 tubes for years. 1. Length matters more than you think. Your tube length determines the c… --- ## [Need help with firmware update steps and getting homing to work on Creality Falcon Pro 10 W](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-help-with-firmware-update-steps-and-getting-homing-to-work-on-creality-falcon-pro-10-w/185214)
**Author:** [@SRRjames](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/SRRjames)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-help-with-firmware-update-steps-and-getting-homing-to-work-on-creality-falcon-pro-10-w/185214 "2026-09-08T12:56:29Z")
Creality Falcon Pro 10w not homing just crashing into the upper right corner Tried to update firmware but not trusting I’m doing it correctly and unsure exactly how to verify version before and after. Brand new Faclon Pr… --- ## [Ellipse Size - 6mm is not 6mm?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ellipse-size-6mm-is-not-6mm/190743)
**Author:** [@Seven\_Star](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Seven_Star)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ellipse-size-6mm-is-not-6mm/190743 "2026-06-21T01:43:17Z")
I swear I am losing my mind. Background: I am doing acrylic designs for display cases. Everything is in 3mm clear, cast acrylic EXCEPT the bases, which are 6mm black cast acrylic. I have been working for almost 1 month … --- ## [Creality Falcon 2 Pro S 22w](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/creality-falcon-2-pro-s-22w/190497)
**Author:** [@GeriHut](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/GeriHut)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/creality-falcon-2-pro-s-22w/190497 "2026-06-10T19:23:09Z")
Hey everyone, I recently bought a Creality Falcon 2 Pro S 22w and the USB was supposed to have a Lightburn folder in which the .lbdev profile for it should be, and there is no such folder (only one for Windows 7). Does a… --- ## [HELP-Upgraded to 2.1.01 now laser will not frame or fire](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-upgraded-to-2-1-01-now-laser-will-not-frame-or-fire/190176)
**Author:** [@jjtheone](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jjtheone)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/help-upgraded-to-2-1-01-now-laser-will-not-frame-or-fire/190176 "2026-05-30T21:26:12Z")
I hope I have the right topic and group for this. I have Hao-Tian 50 Watt Galvo JCZ Fiber and it worked great until I updated Lightburn to 2.1.1 yesterday. Now my laser will not fire nor frame. I checked connections,… --- ## [Save layers / cut as for another project](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/save-layers-cut-as-for-another-project/190130)
**Author:** [@WilMar](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/WilMar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/save-layers-cut-as-for-another-project/190130 "2026-05-27T12:50:01Z")
Save layers / cut as for another project. If I go to another project now, I have to reset all settings that also correspond to the previous project. --- ## [Feature Request: Add an indicator material assigned on the layer row in cut / layer tab](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/feature-request-add-an-indicator-material-assigned-on-the-layer-row-in-cut-layer-tab/189861)
**Author:** [@dchlaser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/dchlaser)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/feature-request-add-an-indicator-material-assigned-on-the-layer-row-in-cut-layer-tab/189861 "2026-05-21T01:00:17Z")
As far as I can tell there are no visual clues material has been assigned to a layer in any of the dialogs on the right side of the screen. In the cut / layer tab, add a column showing if material been assigned. Either… --- ## [Welding issue when shapes are rotated](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/welding-issue-when-shapes-are-rotated/189593)
**Author:** [@Zifnab69](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Zifnab69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/welding-issue-when-shapes-are-rotated/189593 "2026-05-08T11:32:59Z")
Hello. i create an item with several shapes. i copy and past it and rotate it. When i want to Weld them ( one item by one item) the first one work well, the rotated one not. See the picture. --- ## [Feature Request: New "Filled Stroke" Path Type](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/feature-request-new-filled-stroke-path-type/189409)
**Author:** [@socksthefox](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/socksthefox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/feature-request-new-filled-stroke-path-type/189409 "2026-05-02T21:39:32Z")
I’ve been playing around with getting my new laser working, and so far things have been going well. One thing I struggle with has been cutting thicker pieces without burning the final piece to hell. Looking around at all… --- ## [After homing the laser head shifts about 5mm to the right](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/after-homing-the-laser-head-shifts-about-5mm-to-the-right/189312)
**Author:** [@Palbelto](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Palbelto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/after-homing-the-laser-head-shifts-about-5mm-to-the-right/189312 "2026-04-27T12:04:22Z")
After homing the laser head, it goes to the 0,0 position and then immediately shifts about 5mm to the right and stops. Subsequent work is now offset by about 5 mm. I tried recalibrating the X position, but after checking… --- ## [OMTech fiber laser contoller compatibility](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/omtech-fiber-laser-contoller-compatibility/189295)
**Author:** [@Laserguy25](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Laserguy25)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/omtech-fiber-laser-contoller-compatibility/189295 "2026-04-25T17:25:52Z")
Hello everyone! I have been using an OMTech 30W fiber laser with no issues for the past two or three years. Recently the controller board died and due to time constraints I don’t have time to wait on a new one to show u… --- ## [Need help with image settings compared to EzCad2](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-help-with-image-settings-compared-to-ezcad2/189211)
**Author:** [@Clussow](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Clussow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/need-help-with-image-settings-compared-to-ezcad2/189211 "2026-04-21T22:13:16Z")
Hello! I have a Perfect Laser PEDB-400B 30W fiber laser with what I believe is a JCZ controller. Im running the RAYCUS fiber type in both EzCad2 and Lightburn and have the following settings in both applications: Speed:… --- ## [Ortur Master 3 the x axis does not move and makes noice there is also blue light flashing](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ortur-master-3-the-x-axis-does-not-move-and-makes-noice-there-is-also-blue-light-flashing/188987)
**Author:** [@Fairycharmed](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Fairycharmed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/ortur-master-3-the-x-axis-does-not-move-and-makes-noice-there-is-also-blue-light-flashing/188987 "2026-04-20T07:47:13Z")
Good day We have an ortur master 3 and it was working perfectly but i month ago it started to give issues. If we engraved it had connection and then in the middle of the project it will surf to the right and mess up the… --- ## [Brightness of Red light preview](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/brightness-of-red-light-preview/188869)
**Author:** [@videojoe1](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/videojoe1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/brightness-of-red-light-preview/188869 "2026-04-05T02:57:34Z")
Can the brightness of my Red led preview be made brighter and clearer through Lightburn? I have a 50watt split Raycus Omtech fiber laser. Please help. --- ## [Option for scanline orientation when filling thick shapes?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/option-for-scanline-orientation-when-filling-thick-shapes/188745)
**Author:** [@Pixel\_Outlaw](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Pixel_Outlaw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/option-for-scanline-orientation-when-filling-thick-shapes/188745 "2026-04-01T07:41:17Z")
Hello, Quite often I have designs made of vector shapes that’d be better served by using vertical slices rather than the usual horizontal. For example, I currently would like to make a grid with some thin (yet some widt… --- ## [Air assist fan identification needed - Gweike Cloud RF Metal](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/air-assist-fan-identification-needed-gweike-cloud-rf-metal/109012)
**Author:** [@umake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/umake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/air-assist-fan-identification-needed-gweike-cloud-rf-metal/109012 "2026-03-31T21:45:36Z")
Hello Laser People, I have quite a problem. Today my Gweike Cloud RF metal air assist fan suddenly stopped working in the middle of a engraving job and now the results are obviously not so good. I don’t really know if t… --- ## [Material-library](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-library/188696)
**Author:** [@jornbyte](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jornbyte)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/material-library/188696 "2026-03-30T00:34:47Z")
Warum kann ich die Material library nur bei eingaschaltenen Laser bearbeiten? Why can I only edit the material library when the laser is switched on? --- ## [Does the ACMER S1 Portable Laser Engraver Mini Machine have a plug in port for a ACMER M3 8-levels Laser Rotary Roller](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/does-the-acmer-s1-portable-laser-engraver-mini-machine-have-a-plug-in-port-for-a-acmer-m3-8-levels-laser-rotary-roller/174233)
**Author:** [@LittleWick22](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/LittleWick22)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/does-the-acmer-s1-portable-laser-engraver-mini-machine-have-a-plug-in-port-for-a-acmer-m3-8-levels-laser-rotary-roller/174233 "2026-03-21T21:25:23Z")
Does the ACMER S1 Portable Laser Engraver Mini Machine have a plug in port for a ACMER M3 8-levels Laser Rotary Roller? I’m trying to buy a small engraver and get started and need a rotary attachment for things like cups… --- ## [Lightburn library pathing and folder naming BUG dealing with Windows and Linux](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-library-pathing-and-folder-naming-bug-dealing-with-windows-and-linux/188365)
**Author:** [@adboll](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/adboll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-library-pathing-and-folder-naming-bug-dealing-with-windows-and-linux/188365 "2026-03-13T22:04:31Z")
This seems to be a BUG and a rare circumstance. We use a network NAS drive to hold all our files (including Lightburn libraries) to use between computers. Lightburn on different computers targets these folders. My wife h… --- ## [When pressing Home](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/when-pressing-home/188352)
**Author:** [@UlfW](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/UlfW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/when-pressing-home/188352 "2026-03-13T14:49:29Z")
When pressing home it goes somtimes to 0 0 but just as well to right and sometimes to the bottom, When pressing frame it will locke up at some place.. When starting a project at say x60 y60 a square 40x40 it jumps away… --- ## [Engraving street map as single lines](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-street-map-as-single-lines/188239)
**Author:** [@mapper](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/mapper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/engraving-street-map-as-single-lines/188239 "2026-03-13T02:17:01Z")
How can I turn the typical street map 9left) to a single line engrave ? (right) Can I do it in Lightburn ? I also have CorelDraw and Inkscape. Thanks --- ## [Rest pocket (Machining) question](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rest-pocket-machining-question/188000)
**Author:** [@Gazman](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Gazman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/rest-pocket-machining-question/188000 "2026-03-02T02:35:55Z")
Hi all, I have seen a similar post to my question but no resolve as yet. I have a rest pocket profile set with 4mm clear and 3.175mm rest, my understanding is that the rest path clears all that the 4mm bit cannot clear. … --- ## [Air pressure for air assist?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/air-pressure-for-air-assist/187715)
**Author:** [@Relleumdesign](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Relleumdesign)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/air-pressure-for-air-assist/187715 "2026-02-26T23:31:43Z")
Hi, would it help to prevent burn marks in wood to use the shops air pressure system instead of this ridiculous aquarium pump? Would it even help against burnt cut surfaces? Got the parts here, but I’m wondering if th… --- ## [Lens damaged by reflections?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lens-damaged-by-reflections/187841)
**Author:** [@Relleumdesign](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Relleumdesign)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lens-damaged-by-reflections/187841 "2026-02-24T22:26:11Z")
Hi, just stumbled across this video: He suspects that he has damaged his lens by engraving on a refletive stainless steel. Is that possible/common/accident…should I hold spares in stock? C… --- ## [Trim tool issue in Millmage](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/trim-tool-issue-in-millmage/187854)
**Author:** [@Gazman](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Gazman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/trim-tool-issue-in-millmage/187854 "2026-02-24T15:48:42Z")
After using ‘fit shapes to arcs’ The trim tool has odd behaviour in Millmage but works okay in Lightburn? MillMage Core 0.8.00-RC-19 @ de27901 Qt6.5.7 --- ## [Laser cut is oval - mistake or ok?](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-cut-is-oval-mistake-or-ok/187457)
**Author:** [@Relleumdesign](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Relleumdesign)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/laser-cut-is-oval-mistake-or-ok/187457 "2026-02-10T21:56:48Z")
Hi, I’m currently fumbling around with my yet unused 100W cutting laser. I mounted a carrier for laser diodes and a vac hose, therefore I had to turn the nozzle for 180°: The air assist inlet is now at the back sid… --- ## [LightBurn and a GCC laserpro X252 80 watt laser](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-and-a-gcc-laserpro-x252-80-watt-laser/187446)
**Author:** [@Phil5](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/Phil5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/lightburn-and-a-gcc-laserpro-x252-80-watt-laser/187446 "2026-02-07T02:21:41Z")
Is LightBurn able to print to a GCC laserpro X252 laser yet? --- ## [Upgrading old licence (gcode licence) to pro](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/upgrading-old-licence-gcode-licence-to-pro/186779)
**Author:** [@onsie](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/onsie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/upgrading-old-licence-gcode-licence-to-pro/186779 "2026-01-15T11:35:16Z")
Hi! I was wondering. I ordered the gcode licence in 2023. I now have a ruida laser and i want to upgrade. I was wondering if i can deduct the 50 euros i payed in 2023 from the new pro licence. The website only shows the… --- ## [Octoprint upload](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/octoprint-upload/186270)
**Author:** [@NODeeJay](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/NODeeJay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/octoprint-upload/186270 "2025-12-28T13:43:47Z")
Hello, I am planning to purchase Lightburn and tried to find a way to upload directly from Lightburn to OctoPrint, like for example with Prusa Slicer, or in case of Lightburn GRBL network or LightBurn Bridge. However, a… [Next page](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/tag/request/10.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=request)