Warning

The current version of MillMage is a Release Candidate — a stable version of software that is nearly ready for official release, but in need of additional public testing. Please report any unexpected behavior in the MillMage Software Questions section of our forum, including screenshots and as much detail as possible. Ask hardware compatibility questions in the MillMage Hardware Compatibility section.

Users new to MillMage should follow the Getting Started guide.

Video: How to Use a Release Candidate

This video features our sister software, LightBurn. While there may be slight differences in appearance and layout, the demonstrated processes are similar in MillMage.

Warning

This documentation is in active development and in a prerelease state. These documents are not complete and may include missing pages, broken links, and placeholders. Content is being updated as feedback is reviewed. Your patience is appreciated.

Layers Window

The Layers Window shows the list of layers in your project. From the Layers Window, you can rename layers, toggle a switch to show or hide them in your Workspace, or hold Shift while clicking any layer to select all shapes on that layer.

In MillMage, different colors indicate different layers. By default, colors/layers are only visual indicators that you can use when creating and organizing your designs, and don't have any effect on the output to your CNC.

However, if you choose to enable Auto use layer for any operation, MillMage will automatically apply that operation to every shape on the chosen layer.

Accessing the Layers Window¶

The Layers Window is located in the upper right of MillMage by default, docked behind the Operations Window. If you have closed the Layers Window, go to Window → Layers to re-enable it. To restore it and all other windows to their default positions, go to Window → Reset to Default Layout.

Tip

The layout of MillMage is highly customizable. For more information on enabling and disabling windows and toolbars, or rearranging the default layout, see Customizing the MillMage Window.

Layers Window Columns¶

Click any column in the image below to jump directly to the relevant section for that column, or scroll down for a list of columns and descriptions.

Layer¶

Shows the color and number of the layer. Colors and numbers have matching entries in the Color Palette.

Show¶

Toggle which layers are visible in your Workspace.

Name¶

Shows the layer name. You can change a layer's name by double-clicking it, typing a new name, and pressing Enter.

Identify and Select All Objects on a Layer¶

Right-click any layer in the list to flash the objects assigned to that layer in your Workspace.

Hold Shift and left-click any layer in the list to select all objects on that layer.

Tip

To perform the same action, you can also select any object in your Workspace, then go to Edit → Select all shapes in current layer.

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