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Next Steps

If you've been following along, you've installed LightBurn, added a laser, learned a great deal about the way LightBurn works, and created your first project. At this point, you know enough to explore LightBurn on your own, but we have some additional resources to help you along.

How to Use These Docs

We're proud to say our documentation is comprehensive, but you might need a few pointers to find your way around. We've got you covered in this brief guide.

Main Window

Find any tool or feature you're looking to learn more about by clicking through interactive UI screenshots, starting from the Main Window.

Collections

Sometimes you don't know what tool you're looking for, you just know what you're looking to do. Here we've assembled a range of tools, features, and resources, organized according to the goals they'll help you accomplish.

LightBurn's YouTube Channel

Our YouTube channel has a variety of videos to help you get familiar with what LightBurn can do and how to make it happen.

LightBurn Forum

Talk with other users and LightBurn staff, see and share finished projects, and ask questions on our forum.

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


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