Aligning Shapes, Starting Point, Copy along path, Mirror across a line, Adv toolbar, Circular Array

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Thank you all so much for watching!* _I have the BEST subscribers!_

[@butchconover]

You have got to be the best teacher for explaining how to use Lightburn that I have ever seen and also how to properly use you laser.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment!

[@steveferguson1232]

Of course Rich, I’ll be here until the end. I’m loving this teaching side of you. When you talk, it’s not a monotone voice and that alone keeps me watching. Your teaching technique is very good by the way you do the teaching a couple times so if we minutely missed something, we will catch it the second time. Keep them coming, I’m learning more with every video

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much Steve! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@bwhatever2010]

I am so grateful for finding you on KZbin. You have taught me so much about lightburn. Now my problem is trying to retain all the great info.... You are the best teacher, especially for those of us that need to follow along on our lightburn as you show us.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@johndiego3105]

Rich, I think I have the circular array tool figured out. That tool does NOT like to work on my laptop so I got a desktop. Works like it’s supposed to. The more I listen to you the smarter you become!!! 😊

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comment! Laptops don't play well with Lightburn...

[@sammcalhany1446]

I just got my laser today. I’ve watched a lot of videos. I really like your new format of teaching. Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! Thank you Sam!

[@vicmcmanus6856]

I don't comment nearly enough, but your videos are worth it. Your instruction is so valuable, and your technique makes following along very easy. Thank you for all of your efforts and work to help us be better laser users. You rock!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow, thank you!

[@bliksemdonder5624]

The leaning cliff that is Lightburn is so much easier due to these great videos. Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you think so!

[@edturonek1136]

The nice thing about videos like this is you're answering questions that I didn't even know I had.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

🤪 That's good to hear Ed!

[@johntheloft]

No one does this lightburn training like you Rich. I'm a forever guy for your channel. John UK

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much John! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@funto70]

I've just joined a laser engravers group on FB here in Central Europe, and one of my first posts was recommendation of your KZbin channel. I don't know how many people here can speak English, but maybe some of them do, so they can enjoy all videos of yours. Keep it up 👍.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Welcome aboard!

[@noreenbowen2318]

Thank you, Rich! You make all this look so easy. I continually learn new tricks, thanks to you. One "biggie" I learned from this video is how to move around without a mouse 👏 That will save me so much time as I've been zooming back out and focusing in again, trying to get exactly where I wanted to be. ugh! You are a lifesaver!! (Or at least a time saver!! lol) Thanks soooo much!!! 😍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Great to hear Noreen! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@darrylwhitman8475]

Rich, Draz here from your forums, you are one of the best teachers I have ever listened to, I'm a noob to this with 4 months of owning my laser , your videos help me greatly, thank you..

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to help Darryl, glad to see you here!

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

I do like this format, I never want to say anything to offend you because you are so knowledgeable with Lightburn and I am totally inept but being more focused on a single task makes it easier for me to learn.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, *thanks!*

[@davidelder5399]

Rich first off, congratulations on 75k subscribers 👏 I love watching your tutorials. I've learned so much over the last two & a bit years. Thanks again from over the pond 🇬🇧

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Always a pleasure David, and your comments are much appreciated Sir! 🙏 Cheers!

[@sivcos]

Thank you Rich again for a GREAT informative and practical tutorial, take care Ron UK

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My pleasure Ron!

[@justrockinout7333]

Several 'aha!' moments in this video. I recently learned that if I am in mm and type 10in in the size field, it converts the 10 inches into mm. Today I learned that I can do math operations in that field also! So many cool features I had no idea were there. Thank you for taking the time to show us and really explain what you're doing. That makes all the difference! I appreciate you, Rich!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@JimMilton-kq4qj]

I once again great stuff! I like the new format,but the previous stuff is so important to us newbies too. Thanks again for all your excellent content.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you're enjoying it Jim!

[@dwightjantz7214]

Watched it all. I've learned so much by watching your videos. Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you Dwight!

[@sparkydoodles4440]

Just began learning Light Burn and this was just so helpful!!! Thank you for willing to share your knowledge of this subject 😀

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@schlotdoglaser]

Rich, you have a way explaining things in Lightburn to make them easy to understand. It is an honor to be a mod for your group and a friend.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much Keith! I really appreciate it, and your time and effort! 👍

[@SamFunt]

Great video, thank you! Another tip I learned as a complete beginner is that my Lightburn was in "Beginner Mode" so I did not see the "set shape start point" button. If anyone else was missing this button, go into Edit > Settings and within the Display/Graphics section, turn off Beginner Mode (Simpler Interface).

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You should never turn on beginner mode IMO. It serves no purpose but to extends the learning curve.

[@lonniedupont]

Great video. And yes, I think the teaching videos are the best. I did watch til the end.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome Lonnie! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@ahwahneeliz]

Math operators in sizing 🤯 I had no idea. Thanks for all you do for the community

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

👍 Thanks for watching!

[@swanie241]

Hi Rich, Thanks from Australis. You again answered many questions i did not have. Love your work. And yes was here till the end.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@richardtreherne4306]

Brilliant stuff Rich, you are a great teacher and the new format is brilliant.👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you kindly Richard!

[@garyb3323]

Thanks! Loved it. Welcome back to the old format. The best learning tool.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@ttoy3603]

Thank you very much for teaching this it is really helpful... I like the new format....Tim

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much Tim! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@MartinMackaway]

Thanks Rich for all the videos you do. I wouldn't be as far into my laser journey without them. I watch as many of them as I can, when I can and there's nothing wrong with a little bit of self promotion lol. All your loyal supporters will totally understand. So please keep it all going as you are mate. All the best from Australia

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you Martin!

[@RonanDavin-wf9ip]

Hi Rich I am watching you in Ireland and I think you are the best teacher I’ve ever had. New format is great but I like seeing you projects too. Thanks again. Ronan

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome Ronan! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@rontaylor6673]

Well Done Rich .... I like the new format.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ahmadkhojastehzad2987]

great tips rich please keep teaching more tips like this in lightburn these are the very usefull tips for everyone i am learing the lightburn better every day thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks, will do Ahmad!

[@wb3ccn]

Rich, I have learned so you I can't thank you enough. You mentioned something that I could have used yesterday, and that is how to find something that gets lost on the screen, I hope that sounded right.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Happy to help!

[@Andy.H.H.]

Awesome video Rich! I really like how these teach me all the features of LightBurn!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to help Andy!

[@IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ]

A BIG THANK YOU Rich for this video and the format you are starting, even though all you other videos are just as good, this way it great. And with the clock one this has just come in handy for me righ now, as I am going to be making a clock, with a hunting scene and using old shotgun cartridges as numbers, and now I can use the circle array tool to make dots when I need to drill the holes for the shells to sit. And yes I did watch the whoe video as well. Coz if you dont you are likey to miss something little hint that could be important to make the project work 🙂

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much Ian! I'm happy you like the new _(old)_ format!

[@luvwud]

Brilliant Rich. Sometimes it's the little nuggets of information that are a real help. Take care Geoff

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much Geoff! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@ValleyForged]

Thanks Rich! The mirror was super helpful!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching Eric!

[@StephenJohnson-pf8qe]

Great Idea. I learned Lightburn using your original tutorial...binge watched it. I refer to it constantly. I know I will find a solution somewhere in your videos. This format is targeted, I don't have to search or remember where I saw the Lightburn technique that I need. Thanks again, you are my Yoda. Steve OBTW...graduate Kenner Jr Hi, East Jefferson Hi. Go Saints!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you Stephen! I'm only 20 min from Kenner!

[@richardobermark755]

As always, another great video! You have a fantastic ability as a teacher. Thank you so much for your time putting these together. When I need to figure something out, I always reference your video library first!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're very welcome Richard! 👍

[@gritz6949]

Thanks for the tutorial. Have been watching them since I purchased my first laser. Have several friends getting into lasers and have highly recommended them to put you on their subscribe list. Thx again and keep those videos coming.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Great to hear, thanks so much!

[@pamaker135]

I am so glad you take the time to learn all this and show us in the way you do. I could have never accomplished as much as I have on Lightburn with out your help. TY

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@peggycasey2265]

Thanks Rich, learned a couple new things today. Very informative.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Peggy! Much appreciated!

[@handengraving6182]

Thank You Very Much Rick! You are The Best! Have a Great Day!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@stevemisher7197]

Always the best training videos available on line

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much Steve! I really appreciate the feedback!

[@Joe135Boomer]

As always, excellent instructional video. thank you for taking your time and sharing all of your knowledge

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Joe! 🙏

[@Singz1]

Great video Rich,,,,I've been watching and learning from you for a couple of years. Wow four topics covered in less than 30 min, again wow! Like the new video format much better.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'm trying!

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Once again Rich, ever so thankful for your helpful tutorials.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them Gilbert!

[@stevespringer8385]

another winner Rich! thanks so much.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks again Steve! 👍

[@yvonne2259]

Thank you so much, again! 😊 You already taught me so much in all your video's but just today I stumbled on some basics I couldn't figure out. And here they are, it's just what I needed!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, *thanks!*

[@danielshuflin9095]

Awesome video.I really like your new format. Keeping coming.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Daniel, will do!

[@toddshepard3592]

Just renewed my LB license yesterday. Wonderful software and instruction from you! I would watch in whatever format was given no matter what. Thanks again for the vid.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, *thanks* Todd!

[@RichardFord-ye7km]

Love the new format very well explained

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like it Richard!

[@CockatoobirdmanBill]

This is one of the best tutorial videos I have seen on youtube. You are a great teacher and your style is over the TOP....Thank you so much🦜

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@wesdresen9994]

I've told you before, you are a great teacher.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you again Wes! 😃

[@allenhuckabee3764]

This was very helpful. Thank you. I like this format.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that Allen, *thanks!*

[@outsidescrewball]

Great mentoring…thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@grandviewfarmer1994]

Awesome video so glad you're going back to tutorials... thank you for the tips

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@MaryTonnell]

Incredibly easy to watch and learn! Thank you for doing these videos.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, *thanks!*

[@diane253]

Love the new format, thanks👌

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like it Diane!

[@haroldgaudinier4213]

Hey Rich, I was just trying to figure out the aligning shapes thing for an arcade trackball cut out. Prefect timing. I got through it ok, but this video ADDED to my knowledge level with alternative options. Thanks for this video!!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching Harold!

[@thelnbv]

yea!!! Although the projects told of the possibilities, we newbies need to know function. I had my laser for a while, watch one of your earlier videos and was brave enough to dive in. Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@patpliley5535]

Very good layout. Good explaining. Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching Pat!

[@leonardleblanc4194]

Thanks Rich you do a GREAT JOB!!!!! always👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that Leonard!

[@alsadaj1834]

You certainly deserve the 75K subscribers..

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 👍

[@herbertbrowning6753]

Yup! Still here. Great information Rich Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you so much for watching Herb!

[@graydonald794]

Great Video. FYI you can press the spacebar and left click, drag to move your workspace.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for the tip! There are several ways to do everything in Lightburn!

[@vcap7886]

Push the scroll wheel down to move around the screen. So much easier! Great videos!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@beentb4805]

Thanks, rich. Everything you do always helps all the way to the end

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@pelletigable]

Merci!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@sunrisetacticalgear2676]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching!

[@jameseler2898]

Very good Rich this is why I subscribed and a Patreon😃

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you for the support James!

[@johncardea837]

These are great and a substantial content

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much John!

[@JoeBledsoe-qs6rf]

Thank you. I’m a brand new beginner. This is most helpful.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@jimhunt5259]

keep them coming, love this stuff😛😁😍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@arrowdriver]

Awesome thanks for your due diligence.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that, *thanks!*

[@waynehall6328]

I am ery new to the lazer engraver game and your videos are enormously helpful and informative! Thanks so much!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Wayne!

[@Essentialvideophoto]

Hello Sir. Awesome video. Coming back to basics sometimes is the best thing, and at the same time by refreshing those technics we can learn something new. Awesome. Thank you !!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks again for watching!

[@slhasebroock]

👍👍Still here! 😊

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're the best! 👍

[@terryclair2914]

One minor comment Rich. On mirror across a line the line doesn't have to be a tool path and can be diagonal or horizontal. Also to mirror across a shape just draw a line down it's center. Thank you for this review!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Terry. Yeah, it can be used in many ways. This is just what I'm used to, using tool paths.

[@sicciful]

thank you rich for this demonstration or tool👌

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No problem 👍

[@MsGeezer73]

Thanks. Great Information

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'm glad you like it!

[@robertdehart7128]

Back to basic great🎉😊

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@atienne_navarre]

Still here... lol - If you get back to to the array - please hit up the auto increment function. Thx Rich.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I've used it in a few videos Atienne, but yeah, I'll make a focused video on it soon, thanks! 👍

[@prpman99]

Thanks learned even more....

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to hear it!

[@vernonallred6398]

Great job it really helps.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Vernon!

[@brianhaberberger9667]

I like both ways, thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching Brian!

[@malcpye6987]

great video and great tips thanks Malc from England

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Malc, thanks for watching!

[@vrich3733]

Awesome thank you. I'm going to try to make a clock now 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Have fun! 👍

[@vikingwind25]

Hey Rich, I'm still here. I like your new format.You have a great way of describing elements of Lightburn that makes it very easy to follow I am about one year into lasers now and you have been one of the most valuable assets and inspirations I have found on KZbin. Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[@MidHudsonGifts]

Really liked this video. I appreciate you going back to this format. While the laser reviews and project videos have been helpful, this is the sort of thing that made understanding how to use an Ortur Laser Master 2 much easier. Without those videos, I would not have been able to make many of the things I have been building my small business on. Perhaps some of the project videos moving forward could demonstrate how these instructional videos can be used. Also demonstrating the difference between materials used and how important different speed/power settings are to achieve different effects would be neat. I'm working on my first substantial bulk order of 1000 anodized aluminum business cards and really looking forward to upgrading from LM2 to the Lasermatic. Your videos about the Lasermatic were very helpful in making the decision to purchase it. Also did the math on how long the LM2 was gonna take... Do you still have your LM2? Is there anything that you would use it for instead of some of the more expensive rigs you have acquired?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes I still have most of my lasers, and once you learn how to use them, it makes no difference what laser you use. It's sort of like giving a mechanic China made tools instead of Snap-On. They will still get the job done, but maybe not quite as efficiently or quickly.

[@BaronvonBavert]

super 👍 thanks 🤟

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Welcome 👍

[@sharonsimonson5392]

Looking for the videos on teaching on how to use Lightburn! Thank you very much!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Here's the Lightburn only playlist Sharon: lahobbyguy.com/playlist

[@sharonsimonson5392]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thank you for the playlist!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet Sharon! Thanks for watching!

[@mrv8rick2]

Great new videos thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them, thanks!

[@JamesCheney84]

I do like the format, but I do enjoy how personable you are, too. I think you could probably snip enough content with everything you've already generated to create a master class. Do you make story boards for your show, or do you work off a bullet points/checklist? Just curious how you prep for a tutorial video...

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

99% of the videos are, "off the cuff" James. Very little in the way of prep work.

[@JimG31547]

Great content

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that Jim, *thanks!*

[@mikemotta9754]

Great info, thank you. What would be a good example of how the starting point feature can be used.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

The starting point allows the laser to start a cut at any point within a shape, not just the first point. Works best when _reduce travel moves_ is also enabled. You might want this feature when you have multiple shapes within a shape to reduce the travel moves and time it takes to run the job Mike.

[@pastorbobleatherworks]

Thanks so much for all your tutorials. Very helpful. When i first started using Lightburn, which was recently, the radius button (just below starting point) would allow me to have different radii on each corner of a square. I now have the handle in one corner of the square that changes all four corners equally, and when I press the radius button and hover over the corner of the square, it has a red shape displayed with the cursor and won't let me make any adjustments. Any Idea why?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I can't replicate it. You can ask on forum.lightburnsoftware.com

[@pastorbobleatherworks]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks. When I get to my computer with the software I will try to take a screen shot of the issue and post. Thanks again for you quick reply and all you do for this community. God Bless!

[@pastorbobleatherworks]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I figured it out. The error is "can't fillet - not enough space. I thought the setting was 0.5, but it was 5. If your shape is small and radius amount too big, it won't allow it.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Oh, well I don't use the radius tool anymore Bob. With the item selected, if you hold control, a little blue dot appears in the corner that you can drag. It replaced the radius tool.

[@pastorbobleatherworks]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy same. If I want a symmetrical shape, but there are times I want tops different from bottom corners.

[@derrickhaig4191]

Hi Rick can you help on the Lightburn screen where the cuts, shape properties, camera etc. you have 2 sections above one another ,I.e. cuts above and laser below. I just have one, how do I get 2 sets? Great video again

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Grab a tab by the red title bar and drag it out of the docking, and then drag it below the other tabs and a new space will open up where you can drop it. _Doesn't work well on laptops_

[@randyday3278]

Thanks for the refreshing video, Rich! One question a little off subject. My Lightburn (newest version) will not open to a full screen when first opening it. I can make it go full screen after it's open.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Mine too... it's always been that way for me Randy. I'll ask Jason about that when I see him next week.

[@larrystaas1940]

A mix of reviews, project and education, heavy on the educational would be great. Very few presenters educate the basics anymore and that is a shame as there are always new folks picking up the hobby. Thanks for the work and content you make available.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks Larry!