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The Workspace, or Edit Window, is the area where you create, adjust, modify, and arrange artwork in LightBurn.

LightBurn sets the size of the border and grid within the Workspace to the machine-specific laser cutting and marking area. Machines equipped with a camera can capture the machine's working area and update the Workspace background image.

The objects arranged and displayed within the Workspace will be processed based on user-configured operations that are established for each [[ref/selection|selected]] artwork element through the Cuts / Layers window.

Customizing the Workspace Appearance

Changing Size of the Workspace

Change the size of the Workspace in the Device Settings window by going to Edit → Device Settings → Basic Settings → Working Size. Adjust the Working Size Width and Height entries to match the manufacturer-provided values.

Screenshot of the Device Settings window with the Working Size section of the Basic Settings tab highlighted with a red box

Enabling Dark Background

Switch from the default light background to a dark background in the LightBurn Settings window by going to File → Settings → Display → Display / Graphics → Use Dark Background.

Settings screen with Use Dark Background surrounded by a red box

Background Examples

  • Default Light Background

    Screenshot of LightBurn showing the workspace with a light background

  • Light Background Codes

    Type Color
    Hex #f8f8f8
    RGB 248,248,248,248
    CMYK 0,0,0,2.7
    HSV 0,0,97

  • Default Dark Background

    Screenshot of LightBurn showing the Workspace with a dark background

  • Dark Background Codes

    Type Color
    Hex #484848
    RGB 72,72,72
    CMYK 0,0,0,71.8
    HSV 0,0,28

Customizing the Workspace Background

LightBurn Camera Setup

Machines equipped with a camera can capture an image of the work area and display that behind the Workspace grid to aid in artwork positioning.

Alternatively, the material being cut or marked can be drawn within the Workspace as a Tool layer with the available LightBurn design Creation tools for similar element alignment and laser framing operations.

For more help using LightBurn, please visit our forum to talk with LightBurn staff and users, or email support.