(Press Esc for the selection tool for example) To activate keypad jog you must first click in the workspace area and not have the text tool active. Jog moves the laser in the jog increments set in the Move tab. Note - Numlock must be enabled in Windows and Linux to use Keypad jogging While hovering over a point, extend line from point under mouse to intersection with another shape

While hovering over a line, trim line under mouse at next intersection Tool In-use - Hot-Keys ¶ Node Edit ¶ Action The following work only while focused on the edit window. The following work from anywhere while objects are selected.

Select Mode: Pressing the Esc key while in the workspace will return to the selection tool.

View drag: Hold space-bar + left-click & drag (useful for Mac, or users without a mouse wheel).

Double clicking text: Auto chooses text mode and places cursor.

Zoom: Mouse wheel (zooms relative to the cursor).

When sizing, Control means 'resize from center'.

When sizing, the default is retain the current aspect ratio, holding shift unlocks it.

When dragging, Ctrl means 'don't grid / object snap'.

When dragging, Shift will keep the drag vertical, horizontal, or 45 degrees.

Drag: Left-click & hold on an object, drag it.

Ctrl/⌘ + click removes from the current selection.

Shift + click adds to the current selection.

The Hotkey Editor Window General Usage Hotkeys ¶ Mouse ¶

Any button on the toolbar can be given a hotkey, and the editor includes a search function to help you find them.Īccess the Hotkey Editor through the menu: File > Edit Hotkeys Version 1.3 has added a hotkey editor, so you can cusomtize most of LightBurn's shortcuts to your liking. Hotkey Editor (version 1.3+) ¶Īs LightBurn has added more features, it's become harder to find available hotkeys that will work with a variety of keyboard layouts. Most feature hot-keys can be found next to the action in the menus.

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