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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.

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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.

Save Background Capture

Quick Reference: Save Background Capture

  • Save Background Capture

    Saves a copy of a camera Overlay to your computer.

  • Location

    File → Save Background Capture

Use Save Background Capture to save a bitmap image of an Overlay produced by a camera affixed over your laser's work area.

Saving Background Captures

In order to use Save Background Capture you must first properly Calibrate and Align your camera.

Click Update Overlay in the Camera Control Window to produce an overlay.

Go to File → Save Background Capture to save the camera overlay.

A dialog window will open, allowing you to name and navigate to the location you'd like to save the capture.



Save Background Capture in the File Menu

Background Capture dialog window

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