Optimization

The cutting layout, cost calculation report and the cutting report are generated by the optimization process. Smart1DCutting uses a powerful engine to generate the most optimized cutting layouts, providing for maximum material yield.

There are 2 optimization levels :

Level 1 - for fast and well optimized cutting layouts. For quick jobs the level 1 optimization will do the job.
Level 2 - it is slower than level 1, but it can provide better cutting layouts. Also recommended for large jobs.
Level 3 - ideal for jobs with up to 20-25 parts, this level can provide the best optimized cutting layouts. However, for larger jobs it is not recommended because as the parts list grows the optimization speed slows down considerably and the results are comparable with those provided by "Level 2".

It is a good idea to try all 3 levels of optimization for your projects. Because there are so many different jobs with many different parts sizes, it is impossible to tell which optimization is best for a certain job. Only testing all levels you can be sure you get the best material yield.

To start the optimization process click the "Optimize"

button or press the F7 key.

To configure optimization related settings click the settings button

next to the "Optimize" button.

During optimization, a status panel is displayed showing the progress of the optimization.

The optimization process can be canceled by clicking the "Stop" button. In this case the cutting layout will not be complete.

At the end of the optimization the cutting layout is automatically displayed.