1.6.03 — Lightburn

While the Material Library debuted in v1.6.00, 1.6.03 adds sample templates for CerMark marking on metals and low-power diode engraving on leather. These templates include recommended speed/power settings for common diode lasers (e.g., Xtool D1 Pro 10W/20W/40W).

LightBurn follows a structured versioning scheme:

LightBurn 1.6.03 is the third maintenance release of the 1.6 branch. It does not introduce revolutionary new tools like the "Variable Text" feature from 1.5, but it cleans up several issues that emerged after the initial 1.6 rollout. LightBurn 1.6.03

For the uninitiated, LightBurn is a native laser engraving software designed to replace clunky, manufacturer-specific tools like LaserDRW, EzCad, or RDWorks. It supports:

LightBurn allows users to import AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, and bitmap images, arrange designs, set power/speed parameters, and control the laser directly—all from one intuitive interface. While the Material Library debuted in v1

With version 1.6.03, the development team at LightBurn Software continues to refine this ecosystem.

A: Yes, but you must uninstall 1.6.03 first and reinstall 1.5.07. Note that device profiles created in 1.6.x may not be backward compatible. LightBurn follows a structured versioning scheme:

As this is a pre-release build, the following issues have been noted by the community: