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See, save, and reuse the settings from your laser jobs.

See speed, power, passes, layers, machine details and other useful job settings from supported LightBurn and xTool projects. Save the ones worth keeping as presets and use them as a starting point on future work.

CutVault / FileActual software
An xTool design open in CutVault with its machine, notes, project, tags and categories
Machine settingsClose-up
Close-up of the machine settings for that design: engrave and cut rows with their speed, power and passes, each with Save as Preset
Before and after

From “what did I use?” to “there it is.”

The problem isn’t finding another setting. It’s remembering which one actually worked.

Before

Without CutVault

With CutVault

With CutVault Pro

Reopen old jobs trying to find the right numbers
See the settings with the design
Search notes, screenshots or notebooks
Keep settings separated by machine
Guess which machine or material the setting belonged to
Save proven settings as presets
Repeat tests you already solved once
Reuse a known starting point on another job
Machine settingsActual software
Machine settings for an xTool design in CutVault: several operations, each with its own speed, power, passes, notes and Save as Preset
One xTool design, four operations, each with its own numbers
Feature 01

See the settings from the job.

Review speed, power, passes, layers, machine details and other available setup information from supported LightBurn and xTool projects.

01Multiple operations or layers
02Machine-specific settings
03Notes and setup details

Supported projectsLightBurn and xTool projects can expose different job details, so CutVault shows the useful settings available for each supported project.LightBurn: speed, power, minimum power, passes, interval or DPI, and layer details where available.xTool: job settings plus machine, wattage, laser-head and additional engraving details where available.

Save as PresetActual software
Save as Preset in CutVault for a vector cut setting, with fields for the preset name, material type, color, thickness, Library Group and notes
Save a settings row as a preset, with its material, color, thickness and group
Feature 02

Save any proven setting as a preset.

Turn a settings row from a successful job into a reusable CutVault preset.

01Save straight from the job’s settings
02Keep the operation and settings together
03Add material and machine context
Material PresetsActual software
Material Presets in CutVault: a search box, the All library groups filter and saved presets shown as cards, each with its machine, material, operation, speed and power
Saved presets by machine, material and operation, with search and Library Groups
Feature 03

Build your own material preset library.

Organize proven settings by material, machine, operation, thickness, color and more.

01Search and filter presets
02Group presets into libraries such as Hat Patches or Glass
03Keep notes and finished-result photos with the preset

Keep the settings you rely on organized like a working recipe library.

Export to LightBurnActual software
Export to LightBurn Library in CutVault: selected presets in Material Presets being exported as a named LightBurn material library
Select the presets you want and export them as a named LightBurn material library.
Feature 04

Use your presets in LightBurn and xTool.

Take the settings you saved in CutVault into the software you already use.

LightBurnBuild a LightBurn material library.Choose all presets or a selected set and export them as a named LightBurn material library that can be loaded into LightBurn.

xToolStart from a preset in xTool Creative Space.Use a saved preset as the starting point for an xTool workflow instead of entering the setup again by hand.

01Export selected presets to a LightBurn material library
02Use saved presets as the starting point for xTool work
03Keep proven settings ready for production
Create a cut fileActual software
Create a cut file from a saved vector cut preset, with a library search and artwork thumbnails to choose from
Pick new artwork for a saved preset
Feature 05

Start the next job with a preset you already trust.

Use a saved preset with another file or new artwork and carry those settings into the next job.

01Apply a preset to another file
02Use a preset with new artwork
03Adjust it for the next material or machine

The settings you save in CutVault are meant to be used again, not just stored.

Also in Settings

More ways CutVault works with your settings.

Beyond the main workflow, CutVault gives you more ways to manage, refine and use the settings around your work.

SETTINGS

Edit settings and add notes

Update settings, add rows and keep notes with the setup when needed.

MACHINES

Keep separate settings for multiple machines

Attach more than one machine to a file and keep each setup separate.

XTOOL

Identify material on supported xTool jobs

Use Identify Material to see which xTool material a supported project was made with.

PRESETS

Find presets fast

Search by name, material, color, thickness, operation, machine, group or notes.

PRESETS

Group presets your way

Organize presets into Library Groups such as Hat Patches, Glass or your own workflow.

PRESETS

Keep a finished-result photo with the preset

Attach a photo so the setting stays connected to the result it produced.

COMMUNITY

Share settings with the CutVault Community

Share a useful setting with other makers through Community Presets. Every share is reviewed first.

COMMUNITY

Find a community starting point

Browse shared settings by machine, operation and material, then save one into your own presets.

Community settings are starting points. Machines, materials and setups vary, so test on scrap first.

FAQ

Questions about settings.

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01Does CutVault replace LightBurn or xTool software?

No. CutVault works alongside the software you already use. It helps you keep job information organized and makes it easier to return to settings that worked before.

02Can I keep different settings for the same design?

Yes. You can keep separate settings for different machines or setups instead of treating one set of numbers as universal.

03Can I save a setting to use later?

Yes. Proven settings can be saved as CutVault presets and reused as a starting point on other work.

04Are settings guaranteed to work on every machine and material?

No. Machines, materials, lenses and setups vary. Saved and shared settings should be treated as starting points and adjusted when needed.

05Do I need to upload my files?

No. CutVault is a desktop app and your original design files stay in the storage locations you choose.

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