Defining Standard Sheets

CAMWorks Nesting provides the option to define and store information on the standard sheet sizes used at your facility. This provides the benefit of automating repetitive operations and saves time during the nesting procedure by eliminating the need to define sheet dimensions and parameters.

è To define the length and width of a sheet in IPS units, use the StandardSheets-INCH.ini file

è To define the length and width of a sheet in MMGS units, use the StandardSheets-MM.ini file

Viewing the StandardSheets-INCH.ini/ StandardsSheets-MM.ini file:

1. Go to the CAMWorks Nesting installation folder. (A typical installation path will be.... C:\CAMWorksNestingData\CAMWorksNesting 2013\Lang\English)
2. Based on the unit system used, open the file named StandardSheets-INCH.ini or StandardSheets-MM.ini.
3. The fifth line of both these files indicate the sheet count. For example, if 15 standard sheets have been defined, then the sheet count is set to 15.

Adding a sheet to the StandardSheets-INCH.ini/ StandardsSheets-MM.ini file

1. The parameters defined in for a standard sheet include its name, length, width.
2. Increment the Sheet count by 1 every time you add a sheet.
3. For example, suppose the StandardSheets-MM.ini file has 24 standard sheets defined. To add a 25th  sheet with name 'S25', length of 3500 mm and width of 2200 mm, increment the sheet count by one and set it to 25. The format for defining this new sheet in the StandardSheets-MM.ini file is as follows   

[Sheet1]

Name = S25

Length = 3500

Width = 2200

Editing the parameters of a Standard Sheet:

1. Once defined, the parameters of a sheet defined in the StandardSheets-INCH.ini and StandardSheets-MM.ini can be changed as and when the need arises.
2. Consider this example: Suppose a sheet named ‘S23(12’ X8’)’ with a Length of 144 inches and width of 96 inches is defined in the StandardSheets-INCH.ini file. To change this sheet’s name to ‘Std_Sheet23 (15’ x10’)’ with a length of 180 inches and width of 120 inches.  

          Sheet Parameters before changing               Sheet Parameters after changing

[Sheet23]                                                          [Sheet23]  

Name = S23(12' X8')                                        Name = Std_Sheet_23(15' X 10')

Length = 144                                                    Length = 180

Width = 96                                                        Width = 120  

Note:

• Increment the Sheet count of by 1 every time you add a sheet else the sheet will not be listed in the Standard Sheets dropdown list.