LDS Beta for Mac - Release Notes

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Browse all versions of the LaserPecker Design Space Beta (LDS Beta) software for Mac, along with their release notes. This page is regularly updated, so you can easily reference both the latest features and past changes.

LDS Beta v3.2.2

1. New & Enhanced Features

  • Added Real-Time USB File Framing Preview

    After inserting a USB drive containing G-code files with pre-configured engraving parameters, the software will automatically scan and display the available files. Users can select a file to preview its framing path before starting processing.

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  • Added Honeycomb Bed Positioning & Calibration

    Before using the honeycomb bed, users can place it on the base plate and complete calibration for more precise positioning and alignment of processing patterns.

    To ensure accurate camera recognition, avoid covering the 4 Visual Reference Markers on the honeycomb bed during calibration and processing.

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  • Added Material Parameter QR Code Generation

    Supports generating QR codes for material parameters, enabling easier storage and reuse of material settings.

    This feature is designed for repeated processing on the same material, allowing users to save optimized engraving and cutting parameters for quick recall. The QR code can be printed or engraved onto a suitable carrier. When performing the same type of processing again, the machine camera can recognize the QR code and automatically load the corresponding settings into the software, eliminating the need to manually re-enter parameters. It also supports storing combined engraving and cutting parameter sets.

  • Added Engraving Density Guidance

    Users can now click the information icon next to the engraving density setting to view a detailed explanation of the current parameter.

    Learn more about Engraving Density

  • Added Hidden Element Notification for Groups

    When grouped objects contain hidden elements, the software will display a clear notification during preview or before processing to alert users that hidden elements are included.

  • Added SVG Export Support

    Supports exporting canvas content as SVG vector files.

  • Added Recommended Parameters for LX2 High-Speed Mode

    When High-Speed Mode is enabled, the software will automatically recommend and apply optimized processing parameters based on the selected material type.

    High-Speed Mode is only available for Fill engraving.

2. Stability Fixes & Bug Resolutions 

  • Fixed Region Selection Box Display Issue

    After the LSO login session expired, the region selection box remained visible and could not close automatically, affecting normal operation. (Fixed; the region selection box now closes correctly and the interface returns to normal.)

  • Fixed Star & Polygon Parameter Update Issue

    When editing stars or polygons, changes to parameters such as point count and corner radius did not apply correctly, and the shapes failed to update in real time. (Fixed; parameter changes now apply correctly and shapes update instantly based on the new settings.)

  • Fixed Line Rendering Issues After Canvas Zooming

    After importing external project files and zooming on the canvas, lines could appear broken, overlapping, or misaligned. (Fixed; lines now display correctly after zooming without distortion or rendering issues.)

  • Fixed Processing Issues with Hidden Elements in Groups

    Hidden elements inside grouped objects could still appear in preview animations or be mistakenly processed during engraving. (Fixed; hidden elements are now excluded from preview paths and skipped correctly during processing.)

  • Fixed Overscan Inconsistency for Rotated Filled Text

    Filled text rotated by 90° could produce inconsistent engraving results in Overscan mode compared to its original orientation. (Fixed; rotated filled text now delivers consistent engraving results in Overscan mode regardless of orientation.)

  • Fixed Display Issues for Recommended Parameters in Material Test Array

    Default recommended parameter descriptions for some materials in the Material Test Array were displayed incorrectly. (Fixed; all recommended parameter descriptions now load and display correctly.)

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LDS Beta v3.2.0

1. New & Enhanced Features

  • Added LSO Training & Certification

    This feature requires users to complete the LSO tutorial (and pass the certification exam where applicable) before connecting to and operating the machine. This also includes accessing the Free Mode and preview light adjustment. 

  • Updated Privacy Agreement

    The privacy terms for software installation and user login have been revised. Please review the updated agreement during installation or login to understand the terms that apply. 

  • Improved Processing Time Estimation Accuracy

    The algorithm for estimating job completion time on the LX2 has been optimized. The software now displays more accurate time estimates that are better aligned with the actual processing duration.

  • Optimized Flame Alarm Settings for Different Laser Modules

    The visibility logic of the flame alarm setting has been optimized. This option is now automatically hidden on the mode settings page when a 2W laser module is connected. 

  • Red Crosshair Default State Adjustment

    Optimized the default state of the red crosshair. The red crosshair cursor (indicating the laser module position on the right sidebar) is now disabled by default upon software connection. Users must manually enable it to view the laser position. 

2. Stability Fixes & Bug Resolutions 

  • Fixed Connection Device Dialog Response Delay Issue

    After logging in, clicking the connection button in the upper-right corner would occasionally fail to respond, requiring multiple clicks to open the device connection dialog. (Fixed; the dialog now appears immediately upon clicking the connection button, with stable response and no need for repeated clicks.) 

  • Fixed Rotary Extension Mode Switch Failure Issue

    When a Rotary Extension was connected, the system prompted to switch from Base Plate Mode to Rotary Extension Mode, but clicking “Confirm” failed to change the mode. (Fixed; the mode now switches correctly to Rotary Extension Mode upon confirmation.)

  • Fixed Overscan Settings Save Failure Issue

    After adding a fill pattern or image to the canvas and modifying the Overscan parameters, saving, closing, and reopening the .lp2 file would cause the Overscan settings to be lost. (Fixed; the modified Overscan parameters are now saved correctly and persist when the file is reopened.)

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LDS Beta v3.1.3

1. New & Enhanced Features

  • Enhanced Parameter Flexibility: 

    Redefined the color button to serve exclusively for graphic marking and filtering, allowing users to adjust parameters freely without layer color constraints.

  • Advanced Path Planning: 

    Added support for automatic path planning and object-based machining according to the user-defined object list order.

  • Speed Preference Setting for LX2: 

    Introduced "Normal Mode" and "High-Speed Mode" options in Base Plate Mode for the LX2. The High-Speed Mode is an experimental feature that currently supports fill engraving only.

  • Optimized Overscan Functionality: 

    Refined the Overscan UI for both Normal and High-Speed modes and added explanatory descriptions for corner scanning.

  • Improved Rotary Extension Interaction: 

    Adjusted the canvas center axis to Y=152.6 mm for more accurate probe focusing and updated the photo positioning prompt to clarify its reference-only nature.

  • Interactive Exception Prompts:

    Enhanced the "Laser Module Not Detected" notification by adding a clickable external link within the dialog box for immediate troubleshooting support.

2. Stability Fixes & Bug Resolutions

  • Fixed Interface Jitter in Cutting Mode: 

    Clicking the "?" icon next to the "Lower the Focus" setting caused the software interface to jitter. (Fixed; the interface response is now stable when clicking the icon.)

  • Fixed Compatibility Issues with .lp2 Project Files: 

    PC 2.X version .lp2 files containing text elements would shift position or fail to load correctly. (Fixed; files now open normally with correct text positioning.)

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LDS Beta v3.0.0

1. New & Enhanced Features

(1) International User Experience

  • Expanded Multi-Language Support: 

    Added support for Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Polish languages to better serve our global community.

  • Adaptive Login Page: 

    The login page has been redesigned for localization, now featuring automatic language adaptation based on user settings.

(2) Project Management & Workflow

  • Project Management Optimizations: 

    Improved the experience of project saving and importing to ensure a smoother workflow.

  • New Image Mode Documentation: 

    Added dedicated explanation documents to clarify the function and usage of Image Modes within the software.

  • Optimized Laser Head Movement Sequence: 

    Integrated with the G-code algorithm, the laser head now prioritizes XY movement to the scan position before moving the Z-axis to the focal length position (for filling and picture engraving), ensuring higher accuracy and efficiency.

(3) Connectivity & Hardware Management

  • Enhanced WiFi Scanning & Connection: 

    Optimized the functionality and reliability of WiFi connection management across all major operating systems, now supporting Linux, macOS, and Windows.

  • Network Setup Help: 

    Added a quick link to a guidance article to assist users when a network connection fails.

  • USB Drive Detection: 

    The software now includes machine-side detection to confirm whether a USB flash drive is properly inserted.

(4) User Feedback & Support

  • Streamlined Support Access: 

    Optimized the user feedback experience by adding quick-access entries for "Report an Issue" and "Visit Support Center," with a cleaner navigation flow.

2. Stability Fixes & Bug Resolutions

(1) Project & File Management Fixes

  • Fixed Canvas Loss on Crash (Multi-Canvas): 

    Terminating the software process via Task Manager caused other canvases to be lost upon reopening. (Fixed; multi-canvas recovery is now maintained.)

  • Fixed Session Data Recovery: 

    An abnormal closure would cause the loss of data that was supposed to be auto-recovered upon restart. (Fixed; unsaved data is now correctly restored after an unexpected closure.)

  • Fixed Unnecessary Save Prompt: 

    A prompt to save the project was incorrectly displayed when closing the software after opening an .lp2 file, even if no changes were made. (Fixed; the save logic has been optimized.)

  • Fixed SVG Graph Import: 

    SVG graphs could not be imported normally. (Fixed; SVG graphs now import as expected.)

  • Fixed WEBP Import: 

    The picture icon entry could not import WEBP format files. (Fixed; WEBP files can now be imported correctly.)

  • Fixed File Generation Hang: 

    Processing a large image (450 × 305 mm) would continuously stay in the file generation status and prompt an abnormal error. (Fixed; file generation for large images is now successful.)

(2) Workflow & Undo/Redo Reliability

  • Fixed Offset Undo Issue: 

    After performing an offset operation on an element, the action was not recorded in the undo history. (Fixed; offset operations are now correctly recorded.)

  • Fixed Invert Button Status: 

    After undoing an image invert (Ctrl+Z), the canvas reverted, but the invert button still showed as checked. (Fixed; the invert button status is now correctly updated.)

  • Fixed Unrecoverable Text: 

    Adding text, applying Outline, then using undo/redo caused the text to be unrecoverable. (Fixed; text can now be recovered.)

  • Fixed Magic Wand Effect Loss: 

    After multiple undo/redo actions on an image, using the Magic Wand again caused the previous process effect to disappear. (Fixed; image processing effects are maintained across history cycles.)

(3) Processing & Device Command Stability

  • Fixed Process Repetition Freeze: 

    After the process was completed, clicking the complete button and then clicking the process again button caused a freeze. (Fixed; the software no longer freezes when initiating the process again.)

  • Fixed Reprocessing Error: 

    After G-code transmission was complete, clicking cancel, then clicking process again, prompted an error. (Fixed; the error no longer occurs when attempting to reprocess after cancellation.)

  • Fixed Preview & Process Conflict: 

    Preview and process commands conflicted when sent by different users/devices without proper restriction. (Fixed; proper restrictions are now in place.)

  • Fixed Distance Sensor Halt: 

    Distance sensor calibration would detect normally but halt before proceeding to the next step (rectangular preview). (Fixed; calibration now proceeds correctly.)

  • Fixed G-code Upload Error: 

    An error "Failed to fetch" occurred when uploading G-code. (Fixed; the upload error is resolved.)

(4) UI & Parameter Accuracy

  • Fixed Inconsistent Autofill: 

    Sometimes, when deleting values (X/Y coordinates and W/H image size) using the backspace key, a value was automatically filled in, and sometimes it was not. (Fixed; values now delete correctly without unintended autofill.)

  • Fixed Parameter Scheme Naming: 

    A parameter scheme could be deleted while in use, resulting in the name displaying a string of numbers. (Fixed; naming issues are resolved.)

  • Fixed Cursor Misalignment: 

    After modifying the line spacing of the font, the input cursor was misaligned with each line. (Fixed; the input cursor now aligns correctly.)

  • Fixed Reversed Support Links: 

    The links for the Feedback page and the Support Center were incorrectly swapped. (Fixed; links are now correctly configured.)

  • Optimized Dialog Wording: 

    Pop-up dialogs used confusing or verbose wording. (Optimized; wording in pop-up dialogs is now concise.)

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(5) Connection & Hardware

  • Fixed False Connection Alert: 

    Double-clicking an .lp2 file would intermittently cause a false "Device Disconnected" alert. (Fixed; project file opening no longer triggers this false alert.)

  • Fixed USB Icon Hiding: 

    After removing a USB flash drive, the USB icon wouldn’t hide. (Fixed; the icon now correctly hides.)

  • Fixed Surface Data Load: 

    After disconnecting and reconnecting, the curved surface model data failed to load. (Fixed; data is now correctly read upon reconnection.)

  • Fixed Confusing Power Loss Prompts: 

    During refresh after a power loss, multiple confusing prompts (successful background refresh, device disconnected, camera failed) appeared. (Fixed; error reporting is now streamlined and correct.)

(6) Engraving & Path

  • Fixed Mode Switching: 

    Clicking on a fill pattern element in an .lp2 file erroneously switched the engraving mode to "Line Engraving". (Fixed; the mode now correctly defaults to "Fill Engraving".)

  • Fixed Engraving Path Boundary: 

    When using "Point Scanning" on an SVG file, the engraving path exceeded the graphic boundaries. (Fixed; the engraving path now accurately aligns with graphic boundaries.)

3. Known Issue (Important)

  • Compatibility Issue with .lp2 Projects: 

    We apologize for the inconvenience, but some users may experience difficulties properly loading and opening legacy .lp2  files that contain text elements. This file compatibility issue is a high priority and will be completely fixed in the upcoming version.

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