LaserStudio User Manual

File menu

Use File in the ribbon header to create, open and save designs. Commands apply to the active design tab.

New, Open and Save

CommandShortcutUse it to
NewCtrl+NStart a blank design tab.
OpenCtrl+OOpen a LaserStudio project or a supported LightBurn project.
Save projectCtrl+SSave changes to the active editable project.
Save to Project… (Save As)Ctrl+Shift+SChoose a different filename or location for the active design.

Import and export

Use Import artwork (Ctrl+I) to add artwork to a design. Use the export commands to create an SVG, Illustrator, PNG or offline job file. Keep the editable project if you expect to change the artwork or layer settings later. See Supported file formats.

Work with project tabs

Use Ctrl+Tab for the next design tab, Ctrl+Shift+Tab for the previous tab and Ctrl+F4 to close the active tab. Save each tab you want to keep before using Exit.

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