# Setting up your project

When you open Liberation for the first time, it will be set up with its default configuration. But you'll likely want to adjust this to more closely match your own set up.

Here is an overview of the process :

1. **Change the number of lasers in your project :**

   In the *Laser Overview* panel, click the red button on the right to delete a laser. Add a laser with the *ADD LASER* button at the bottom. See also [adding-removing-lasers](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/setting-up/adding-removing-lasers "mention")

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2. **Update the 3D visualiser view :**

   Adjust the position and orientation of each laser using the *3D Visualiser Settings* panel. See [3d-visualiser](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/setting-up/3d-visualiser "mention").

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3. **Adjust the zones :**\
   In the *OUTPUT* view you can check the zones. Tab through each laser or click one of the numbered buttons at the top of the view. Adjust each zone as you require, or even add new zones. See [output-view](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/output-view "mention").

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4. **Change each clip's zones :**\
   Trigger each clip by clicking its button, and then toggle the zones and the X and Y flip using the on screen buttons. See [clips](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/clips "mention").

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5. **Connect to your controllers :** when you're ready to plug your lasers in and go, open the *Controller Assignment* panel. See [controller-assignment](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/setting-up/controller-assignment "mention").

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6. **Activate and zone your lasers :** Carefully follow the [setting-up-lasers](https://docs.liberationlaser.com/setting-up/setting-up-lasers "mention")