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Units must…
See the table below for examples
| Ok | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10.5 | Select Decimal from the Options widget | |
| 3,000 | Remove thousand separator | |
| 10 1/2 | Select Fraction from the Options widget | |
| 10 1/2' | Do not use notation | |
| 3' 2" | Convert to inches, do not use notation | |
| 3' 2.5" | Convert to inches, do not use notation | |
| 3' 2 1/2" | Convert to inches, do not use notation |
Decimal or fraction units can be set in the Options widget.
By default, all stock & parts start off oriented with the longer side in the horizontal direction.
The order of the L / W inputs has no impact on rotation. If you wish to lock rotation based on the L / W order, click ‘Set rotatoin from L/W’ at the top of the Inputs widget.
Parts will be rotated to the longer side in the direction of the arrow.
When describing the sides of the stock or parts, each side has a label for easy reference. These are used for edge banding, trim and anywhere you need to indicate a particular side.
This was updated in February 2023 to be more in line with industry standards.
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| L | Length - the longer of the two sides |
| W | Width - the shorter of the two sides |
| Q | Quantity |
The order of the L / W inputs has no impact on rotation
If you wish to orientate the parts, use the orientation lock settings (shown in the small box in the Parts section of the Inputs widget), or there is a button to set the part rotations from the L / W order.
Edge banding can be applied to each side of each part.
To understand the side references (L1, L2, W1, W2), see side references.
Banding is visualised by thick lines in the inputs panel, and small squares around the edges of the main visual.
The stock can be trimmed. This allows a clean line to be produced around the edges.
To understand the side references (L1, L2, W1, W2), see side references.
Units can be set to Decimal or Fraction, please refer to the units section for more information.
There are several stock type options.
There are several cut type options.
There are several cut preference options available with the Guillotine cut type
This is ideal if you’re using a jigsaw, laser cutter or CNC machine. The algorithm prioritizes layouts with the minimum number of cuts and the least waste.
Part compression direction - while in maximum efficiency mode - you can choose to suggest how the parts should be stacked - either from bottom to top (stock width), which is the default option or left to right (stock length).
This setting is designed for guillotine cutting machines such as table or beam saws when ripping stock.
While in a guillotine cutting mode there are several options.
Use this setting if you prefer guillotine cross-cuts - for example when using a mitre saw or a cross-cut sledge on a table saw.
The same options are available as for length cuts.
The key for banding and various other elements is included in the PDF.
See side references for more information.
If you’re having trouble please email us at hello@cutrevolution.com or use the live chat feature on this page.