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DavidMendel: Change link for slack msg

2024-12-30T19:09:58Z

Change link for slack msg

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	For details on the discount code, see the following message in the Slack laser cutter channel:		For details on the discount code, see the following message in the Slack laser cutter channel:
	[https://~~makernexus~~.slack.com/~~archives~~/CFHRHK2UA~~/p1732141008765749message~~ Slack channel details on Lightburn discount code]		[https://app.slack.com/client/T85FQLBED/CFHRHK2UA Slack channel details on Lightburn discount code]

DavidMendel at 21:00, 23 December 2024

2024-12-23T21:00:38Z

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	For details on the discount code, see the following message in the Slack laser cutter channel:		For details on the discount code, see the following message in the Slack laser cutter channel:
	[https://~~app~~.slack.com/~~client~~/~~T85FQLBED~~/~~CFHRHK2UA~~ Slack channel details on Lightburn discount code]		[https://makernexus.slack.com/archives/CFHRHK2UA/p1732141008765749message Slack channel details on Lightburn discount code]

DavidMendel at 20:58, 23 December 2024

2024-12-23T20:58:17Z

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	[https://lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/new-lightburn-license-types-and-pricing-coming-oct-1-2024 https://lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/new-lightburn-license-types-and-pricing-coming-oct-1-2024]		[https://lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/new-lightburn-license-types-and-pricing-coming-oct-1-2024 https://lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/new-lightburn-license-types-and-pricing-coming-oct-1-2024]
	Now when your members are checking out they will need to select the "Pro" license found here: [https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-pro https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-pro]		Now when your members are checking out they will need to select the "Pro" license found here: [https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-pro https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-pro]
	~~Please provide this~~ discount code ~~for your members: M@kerNexu$-$pace~~
	~~Please note that this code is case sensitive~~, ~~so copy & paste is~~ the best way to share it with your members. Also, just a reminder that this is for a single-seat license of LightBurn, intended as an extension of the license from the space, to allow members without their own hardware to use the ~~software at home. If a member does have their own~~ laser~~, we encourage them to purchase a full license~~. ~~I have increased your limit to 120 total as you are reaching your limit with only 8 remaining~~. ~~That leaves 28 uses, as you approach that number I'll increase it. If a member is unable to use the~~ code~~, just shoot us an email and we'll take care of it.~~		For details on the discount code, see the following message in the Slack laser cutter channel:
			[https://app.slack.com/client/T85FQLBED/CFHRHK2UA Slack channel details on Lightburn discount code]

DavidMendel: Information on Lightburn discount liscense

2024-12-23T20:47:50Z

Information on Lightburn discount liscense

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	== Software updates ==		== Software updates ==
	If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.		If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.

			== Software discount ==
			The following is from Lightburn technical support in December 2024:

			We recently made changes to the LightBurn license, so the original DSP license is no longer available. Please read about the changes here:
			[https://lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/new-lightburn-license-types-and-pricing-coming-oct-1-2024 https://lightburnsoftware.com/blogs/news/new-lightburn-license-types-and-pricing-coming-oct-1-2024]
			Now when your members are checking out they will need to select the "Pro" license found here: [https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-pro https://lightburnsoftware.com/products/lightburn-pro]
			Please provide this discount code for your members: M@kerNexu$-$pace
			Please note that this code is case sensitive, so copy & paste is the best way to share it with your members. Also, just a reminder that this is for a single-seat license of LightBurn, intended as an extension of the license from the space, to allow members without their own hardware to use the software at home. If a member does have their own laser, we encourage them to purchase a full license. I have increased your limit to 120 total as you are reaching your limit with only 8 remaining. That leaves 28 uses, as you approach that number I'll increase it. If a member is unable to use the code, just shoot us an email and we'll take care of it.

Jschrempp: /* Tips and Tricks */

2024-11-03T23:00:55Z

Tips and Tricks

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	Note that you might have a later version of Lightburn than we run in the makerspace. Lightburn offers two save choices: Lightburn Legacy Project (.lbrn) and Lightburn Project (*.lbrn2). Lightburn Legacy Project (.lbrn) works fine for me on the older version at MN.		Note that you might have a later version of Lightburn than we run in the makerspace. Lightburn offers two save choices: Lightburn Legacy Project (.lbrn) and Lightburn Project (*.lbrn2). Lightburn Legacy Project (.lbrn) works fine for me on the older version at MN.

			== Overview ==

			YouTube video with a nice overview [https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw?si=VFFpNvOWBsABrbC- is here]

	== Tips and Tricks ==		== Tips and Tricks ==

Jschrempp: /* Tips and Tricks */

2024-11-03T23:00:05Z

Tips and Tricks

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	* If your SVG file import has the wrong size, go to Edit/Settings, click on the 'File' icon and change the DPI setting		* If your SVG file import has the wrong size, go to Edit/Settings, click on the 'File' icon and change the DPI setting

	~~YouTube video channel with tips [https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw?si=VFFpNvOWBsABrbC- is here]~~

	NOTE: There is a setting for using the Rotary attachment. If this is left enabled, your output to a normal laser cutter bed will be distorted. You can check this here: Open menu Tools / Rotary Setup menu. Uncheck: Enable Rotary		NOTE: There is a setting for using the Rotary attachment. If this is left enabled, your output to a normal laser cutter bed will be distorted. You can check this here: Open menu Tools / Rotary Setup menu. Uncheck: Enable Rotary

Jschrempp: /* Tips and Tricks */

2024-11-03T22:59:32Z

Tips and Tricks

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	* Images to Vectors: Import your image, left click to select it, then right click and select "trace Image in the pop-up menu		* Images to Vectors: Import your image, left click to select it, then right click and select "trace Image in the pop-up menu
	* If your SVG file import has the wrong size, go to Edit/Settings, click on the 'File' icon and change the DPI setting		* If your SVG file import has the wrong size, go to Edit/Settings, click on the 'File' icon and change the DPI setting

			YouTube video channel with tips [https://youtu.be/uzFsrUwONbw?si=VFFpNvOWBsABrbC- is here]

	NOTE: There is a setting for using the Rotary attachment. If this is left enabled, your output to a normal laser cutter bed will be distorted. You can check this here: Open menu Tools / Rotary Setup menu. Uncheck: Enable Rotary		NOTE: There is a setting for using the Rotary attachment. If this is left enabled, your output to a normal laser cutter bed will be distorted. You can check this here: Open menu Tools / Rotary Setup menu. Uncheck: Enable Rotary

Jschrempp: /* Material Test */

2023-03-18T15:28:03Z

Material Test

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	== Material Test ==		== Material Test ==

	When you work with a new material (or even a familiar material but from a new vendor) you are faced with the task of finding the best settings of speed and power to etch and cut the material. LightBurn now includes a nifty tool that will generate a test grid for you. It can be found in the menu under "Laser Tools / Material Test". Here are a few photos of the tool in action.		When you work with a new material (or even a familiar material but from a new vendor) you are faced with the task of finding the best settings of speed and power to etch and cut the material. LightBurn now includes a nifty tool that will generate a test grid for you. It can be found in the menu under "Laser Tools / Material Test". A video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCfVc8L5NuI&t=1s is here]. Here are a few photos of the tool in action.

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	~~\|[[File:Lightburn material test example.jpg\|200px]]<br />Used on Plywood~~
	\|[[File:Lightburn material test.png\|300px]]<br />Menu to Access		\|[[File:Lightburn material test.png\|300px]]<br />Menu to Access
	\|[[File:Lightburn lasertools.png\|300px]]<br />Configuration		\|[[File:Lightburn lasertools.png\|300px]]<br />Configuration
			\|-
			\|[[File:Lightburn grid screenshot.png]]<br />Screenshot
			\|[[File:Lightburn material test example.jpg\|200px]]<br />Used on Plywood
	\|}		\|}

	== Software updates ==		== Software updates ==
	If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.		If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.

Jschrempp: /* Material Test */

2023-03-18T15:23:12Z

Material Test

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	When you work with a new material (or even a familiar material but from a new vendor) you are faced with the task of finding the best settings of speed and power to etch and cut the material. LightBurn now includes a nifty tool that will generate a test grid for you. It can be found in the menu under "Laser Tools / Material Test". Here are a few photos of the tool in action.		When you work with a new material (or even a familiar material but from a new vendor) you are faced with the task of finding the best settings of speed and power to etch and cut the material. LightBurn now includes a nifty tool that will generate a test grid for you. It can be found in the menu under "Laser Tools / Material Test". Here are a few photos of the tool in action.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|[[File:Lightburn material test example.jpg\|200px]]<br />Used on Plywood
			\|[[File:Lightburn material test.png\|300px]]<br />Menu to Access
			\|[[File:Lightburn lasertools.png\|300px]]<br />Configuration
			\|}

	== Software updates ==		== Software updates ==
	If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.		If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.

Jschrempp: /* Material Test */

2023-03-18T15:15:27Z

Material Test

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	== Material Test ==		== Material Test ==

			When you work with a new material (or even a familiar material but from a new vendor) you are faced with the task of finding the best settings of speed and power to etch and cut the material. LightBurn now includes a nifty tool that will generate a test grid for you. It can be found in the menu under "Laser Tools / Material Test". Here are a few photos of the tool in action.

	== Software updates ==		== Software updates ==
	If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.		If you buy your own copy, the license only lets you update until a specific date. It checks for updates every time you start it, so Lightburn might have you download and install a new version which you're not licensed to use. Looks like finding the newest one before your license expired and installing that one works ... but a bit of a hassle.