Defining Part Quantity

'Quantity' is a part related parameter. It indicates the number of instances of the part to be nested.

Use the Part Data tab of the Create Nesting Job dialog to view and edit the part related parameters.

In the Part Data tab, Quantity of the Part is displayed in two areas:

1. The part quantity of all the parts in the Part List is displayed in the 'Quantity' column.
2. The Quantity of the part highlighted in the Part List is displayed below the Part List in the field labeled 'Quantity'. This is also true for all other parameters.

Default Quantity

The default value assigned is based on the value defined in the DefaultValues.ini file. You can edit the default Quantity displayed in the Part. For details, read: ‘Defining default Part quantity’.

To assign the number of instances of the part to be nested, edit the Quantity field for the Part under Part Data tab.

Editing the Part Quantity in the Part List grid

1. In the Part list, highlight the part for which you  wish to edit the parameter.
2. For the highlighted part, double-click on the 'Quantity' column in the Part List.
3. Edit the value in the Quantity field as required.
4. If you try to assign an invalid value, a warning message will be displayed indicating to enter values between permissible limits. For example, if you try to enter a value below 0mm, the warning message will be displayed.
5. After assigning the value, click on the Tab button or any other parameter field to shift the focus. Observe that the 'Quantity' value for this part has changed accordingly in the Quantity field below the Part List for the edited part.

Editing the Part Quantity using the Quantity field  

1. In the Part list, highlight the part for which you  wish to edit the parameter.
2. The parameters for the highlighted part are displayed in the fields below the Part List. Edit the value in the Quantity field as desired.
3. You can use spin control to increase or decrease the Quantity value. Spin control increases the value in steps of +1 unit and decreases it in steps of -1 units. When using spin control buttons to edit the value, observe that the Quantity field in the Part List changes simultaneously.
4. If you try to assign an invalid value, a warning message will be displayed indicating to enter values between permissible limits. For example, if you try to enter a value below 0mm, the warning message will be displayed.
5. After assigning the value, click on the Tab button or any other parameter field to shift the focus. Observe that the 'Quantity' value for this part has changed accordingly in the Part List.