Portable — Lightburn 1.3.01 |

Some users experienced lost USB connections after updating. A common fix is to manually re-select the COM port or restart the laser before launching the software [ 0.5.5 , 0.5.11 ].

Addressed a specific hang that occurred when the software reached 99% of a task [ 0.5.29 ]. The "Portable" Aspect

Specific DXF import errors (particularly from Fusion360) were flagged by users on both Windows and macOS, though some were later identified as sketch geometry errors [ 0.5.4 ]. LightBurn 1.3.01 | Portable

Official LightBurn is installed as a standard application. However, users often seek "portable" solutions to move between an office PC and a workshop laptop without losing settings:

You can simulate portability by using a cloud drive (like a NAS or Dropbox) to store your project files and manually backing up your Preferences via File > Load Prefs Backup [ 0.5.25 ]. Some users experienced lost USB connections after updating

Ensure "Additional Settings > Read From Controller" is used to synchronize the software's time estimates with the actual machine speeds [ 0.5.8 ].

When moving between devices (e.g., an office PC and a workshop Surface Pro), users have reported that "Power/Speed" settings in the Cuts and Layers tab can sometimes appear differently if the local device settings are not synced [0.5.14]. Common Community Troubleshooting Ensure "Additional Settings > Read From Controller" is

LightBurn 1.3.01 was a notable patch release primarily focused on stability and fixing critical regressions found in the initial 1.3.0 version. While "Portable" versions of LightBurn are often distributed through unofficial channels, the official software can effectively be made portable by managing its preference and license files manually across devices. Key Fixes in LightBurn 1.3.01