: To engrave ("fill") text rather than just outlining it, you must change the layer's mode to Fill in the Cuts / Layers window. Manipulating Letters :
"The galvo preview is finally accurate. I don't need to run a test scrap before every fiber job anymore." – u/fiber_mike
Go to File > Save Prefs to backup your current LightBurn settings just in case.
Testing was conducted on a standard desktop configuration (Windows 11, 16GB RAM, GTX 1060). LightBurn 1.6.03
While 1.6.03 focuses on refinement, you cannot appreciate the patch without understanding the foundation of version 1.6.
Ensure your laser is selected at the bottom of the "Laser" tab if the workspace appears blank after updating.
While 1.6.03 is a patch, it contains essential changes to the user experience that were refined after the initial 1.6.00 launch: : To engrave ("fill") text rather than just
| Your current version | Recommendation for 1.6.03 | | :--- | :--- | | | Yes, immediately. You are missing variable text, array tools, and significant speed improvements. | | 1.6.00 or 1.6.01 | Yes, immediately. The early 1.6 versions had annoying bugs (preview crashes, rotary offset resets). 1.6.03 patches them all. | | 1.6.02 | Probably, yes. Check the changelog. If you don't use camera calibration, you can wait, but 1.6.03 has better USB streaming. | | Beta version (1.7.x) | No. Stay on beta if you need bleeding-edge features. However, 1.6.03 is more stable for production work. |
This is a game-changer for users selling personalized cylindrical products.
Added a "Shift by Half" toggle for easier staggered grid creation and a "Randomize orientation" flag. Testing was conducted on a standard desktop configuration
When the bug was fixed, many users found their settings reverting to "factory" defaults unexpectedly. To smooth this out, LightBurn 1.6.03 automatically disables this setting for anyone updating from version 1.6.00 or earlier.
Inherits the major 1.6 feature for User and Vendor Bundles , allowing you to export or import all devices, libraries, and settings in a single operation. New Core Features (Carried from 1.6.00)
. While it is now considered a legacy version (as newer releases like 2.0 and 1.7 are available), it remains critical for users on macOS versions older than 10.13