OptiNest essentials guide | WOOD DESIGNER https://wooddesigner.org/help-categories/optinest-essentials/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 13:34:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://wooddesigner.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/wooddesigner-icon-512-100x100.png OptiNest essentials guide | WOOD DESIGNER https://wooddesigner.org/help-categories/optinest-essentials/ 32 32 Recommended workflow and next steps https://wooddesigner.org/help-centre/optinest-recommended-workflow/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:36:14 +0000 https://wooddesigner.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=27082 Flexibility as your business grows Benefits from OptiNest’s core features to work faster and reduce material waste are immediate. Here are some other options to consider over time. Stock and off-cut management Enhanced label management Ensure your entire production workflow is as efficient as possible Next steps and further resources Help Centre Go to our…

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]]> Optimization parameters https://wooddesigner.org/help-centre/optinest-optimization-parameters/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:36:03 +0000 https://wooddesigner.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=27060 Once the stock is set up and the parts list has been populated, we’re ready to run the optimization. Click on the Optimize icon, or select F5 on the keyboard: Or go to the Optimization menu > Optimize: The optimization runs for a short period of time and the results are shown on screen: Please…

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]]> Parts import https://wooddesigner.org/help-centre/optinest-parts-import/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:35:53 +0000 https://wooddesigner.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=27026 Once the stock is set up, it’s time to add the parts ready for optimization. PolyBoard import PolyBoard Pro PP integrates seamlessly with OptiNest. Once your design is complete in PolyBoard, all part information including machining details is sent to OptiNest as layered DXF files. Go to File > Post processor export > select the…

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]]> Stock set up https://wooddesigner.org/help-centre/optinest-stock-set-up/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:35:42 +0000 https://wooddesigner.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=27000 Before optimizing the parts, the stock of material must be configured. This is done in two stages: Material set up To view the Panel materials library, go to Stock menu > Panels materials: All available materials are listed: Click on New and enter the details of the material: A delete material option is available too.…

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]]> Initial set up and overview https://wooddesigner.org/help-centre/optinest-set-up-and-overview/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:34:56 +0000 https://wooddesigner.org/?post_type=ht_kb&p=26984 This Essentials guide focuses on the setup and main features of OptiNest, excluding the output and some extended features. Please refer to the following Help Centre categories to complete your knowledge of the software: For additional support, we recommend supplementing the Help Centre with: Video presentation of OptiNest’s features Please watch this video to familiarise…

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