{"id":26694,"date":"2024-03-14T12:34:44","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T12:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=26694"},"modified":"2024-03-19T12:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T12:25:07","slug":"optinest-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/optinest-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade from OptiNest 2 to 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This guidance is for OptiNest version 2 users upgrading to version 3<\/li>\n\n<li>OptiNest 2 must be on the same computer as OptiNest 3<\/li>\n\n<li>Follow these steps before uninstalling OptiNest 2<\/li><\/ul><p>If you wish to save and restore your settings in OptiNest 3 or above only, please read the FAQ: <a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/help-centre\/save-and-restore-settings\/\">How do I save and restore my settings?<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save and restore your settings<\/h2><p>In OptiNest 3 go to Tools menu &gt; Options &gt; Restore OptiNest 2 settings.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Restore-EN-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Restore-EN-2.png\" alt=\"window for restoring parameters in the OptiNest software\" class=\"wp-image-26718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Restore-EN-2.png 608w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Restore-EN-2-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Restore-EN-2-50x39.png 50w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Restore-EN-2-600x467.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PolyBoard (optional)<\/h2><p>Only applicable if you use OptiNest with PolyBoard.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PolyBoard post processor settings<\/h3><p>PolyBoard users must upgrade to PolyBoard 7.10u or higher to activate the following post processor setting for exporting to OptiNest 3.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN.png\" alt=\"post-processor options window in OptiNest software\" class=\"wp-image-26724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN.png 771w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-PP-EN-600x265.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restore panel stock<\/h3><p>Note that each panel must be associated with a material.<\/p><p>In OptiNest 2 go to Tools &gt; Options &gt; General &gt; Stock folder.<\/p><p>Copy the access path.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON2-Stocks-EN-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON2-Stocks-EN-2.png\" alt=\"Stock folder window in OptiNest software\" class=\"wp-image-26719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON2-Stocks-EN-2.png 486w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON2-Stocks-EN-2-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON2-Stocks-EN-2-45x50.png 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>In OptiNest 3 go to Tools &gt; Folders &gt; Settings.<\/p><p>Paste the previously copied path to the Stocks line.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-stock-EN-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-stock-EN-3.png\" alt=\"access path to the stock folder in the OptiNest software\" class=\"wp-image-26720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-stock-EN-3.png 430w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-stock-EN-3-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-stock-EN-3-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi-material function<\/h3><p>OptiNest 3 has a new multi-material function, you can now use the same library of materials for PolyBoard 7 and OptiNest 3.<\/p><p>In PolyBoard 7 go to Tools &gt; Folders &gt; Settings.<\/p><p>Copy the materials path.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-7-Folders-EN-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"490\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-7-Folders-EN-2.png\" alt=\"access path to the materials folder in the PolyBoard software\" class=\"wp-image-26721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-7-Folders-EN-2.png 490w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-7-Folders-EN-2-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PB-7-Folders-EN-2-50x39.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>In OptiNest 3 go to Tools &gt; Folders &gt; Settings.<\/p><p>Paste the previously copied path to the Materials line.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-material-EN-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-material-EN-3.png\" alt=\"access path to the materials folder in the OptiNest software\" class=\"wp-image-26722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-material-EN-3.png 430w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-material-EN-3-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Folders-material-EN-3-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional references<\/h3><p>These are now configurable in OptiNest 3 for PolyBoard 7 users.<\/p><p>Go to Tools &gt; Preferences.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Pref-EN-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Pref-EN-2.png\" alt=\"Preferences window in OptiNest\" class=\"wp-image-26723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Pref-EN-2.png 351w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Pref-EN-2-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/wooddesigner.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ON3-Pref-EN-2-50x48.png 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><p>Set the number to 8 and define as follows:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cabinet<\/li>\n\n<li>Project<\/li>\n\n<li>Cutting list number<\/li>\n\n<li>Working area<\/li>\n\n<li>PostPro 2_F1 (related to multi post processor export)<\/li>\n\n<li>PostPro 2_F2<\/li>\n\n<li>PostPro 3_F1<\/li>\n\n<li>PostPro 3_F2<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you wish to save and restore your settings in OptiNest 3 or above only, please read the FAQ: How do I save and restore my settings? Save and restore your settings In OptiNest 3 go to Tools menu &gt; Options &gt; Restore OptiNest 2 settings. 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