Settings Overview
Settings control how AxioCNC connects to your machine, how the UI looks, and how zeroing, macros, and other features behave. Open Settings from the gear icon in the main UI.
Accessing settings
Click the Settings (gear) icon. The settings page opens with a sidebar of sections. Scroll or click a section to jump to it.
Settings categories
Settings are grouped in the order they appear in the sidebar:
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| General | Language, watch folders, import/export, reset |
| Appearance | Theme, accent color, custom themes |
| Connection | Serial port, baud rate, controller type, DTR/RTS |
| Machine | Name, limits, homing corner, auto-switch, tool spinup |
| Zeroing Methods | Touch plate, BitZero, BitSetter, etc. |
| Zeroing defaults | Work XY zero, work Z zero, tool changes during job |
| Camera | IP camera URL, auth, display options |
| Joystick | Gamepad enable, mappings, analog settings |
| Tool Library | Tools and tool definitions |
| Macros | G-code macros |
| Events | Event handlers (e.g. on job start) |
| Advanced | Debug, show advanced (if enabled) |
| About | Version, updates, usage data, links |
Auto-save
Most settings auto-save as you change them. A “Saving…” / “Saved” indicator appears. You don’t need to click a Save button.
Import and export
- Export — Settings → General → Settings backup → Export. Downloads a JSON file with settings, macros, events, tools, cameras, watch folders.
- Import — Import in the same area. Select a previously exported JSON file. This replaces current settings (after you confirm). Camera passwords are not stored in exports; re-enter them after import.
Reset to defaults
Settings → General → Reset to Defaults restores factory defaults. You must type reset to confirm. Use Export first if you want to keep a backup.