Cutting Layouts


This is the area where the cutting layout is displayed as a result of the optimization process. To reach this section select "Cutting Layout" tab in the main window.




The "Cutting Layout" window is made up of 3 sections:
  • The Cutting Layout preview pane - is situated on the left and it displays the cutting layouts one by one. You can navigate through the layouts using the navigation buttons.
    To change the alignment of parts on the layout use the alignment buttons on the bottom-left area of the preview pane.
    To zoom in or out use the zoom buttons on the bottom area of the preview pane. The middle button will reset the zoom state to the default "Zoom to fit" value.
    To filter the displayed cutting layouts based on Material, Length, Width or Notes use the filter function located at the top of the preview pane.
    To configure appearance settings go to Cutting Layout section of the Settings window.

  • The Panel Info Area - is situated on the right and it displays information about the panels, parts and offcuts contained in the current cutting layout.
    The description field of panels, parts and offcuts can be edited. The changes are visible on the printed cutting layout and on the labels (only when "Label View 1" and "Cutting layout order" is selected). The text entered on the cutting layout tab is reset when a new job is loaded or when the optimization is executed. To keep the changes, the cutting layout needs to be saved.
    This new feature facilitates the communication between the person who is generating the cutting layout and the workers who are cutting the pieces.

  • The Status Bar - displays information related to the current cutting layout like current page, offcut area, saw width and multiplication (required qty of panels for each layout).