Defining Sheet Parameters - Sheet Tab
Use the Sheet Data tab of the Create Nesting Job dialog to add sheet(s) and set the parameters for sheet(s) in which parts will be nested.
The below data fields are available in the Sheet Data tab. Click on the links provided to understand more:
Note:
If a Standard Size sheet is added, then its parameters of 'Thickness', 'Quantity', 'Material', 'Grain Direction' and 'Assembly template' can be edited in the Sheet List. The parameters of 'Sheet name', 'Length' and 'Width cannot be edited.
If a Custom Size sheet is added to the Sheet List, all its parameters can be edited in the Sheet List.
If a sheet of type 'DXF' is added, then its parameter of 'Thickness', 'Quantity', 'Material', 'Grain Direction' and 'Assembly template' can be edited in the Sheet List. The parameter 'Sheet name' cannot be edited. The parameters of Length and Width are not applicable to such a sheet.
Defining Sheet Parameters
Observe that the Sheet list grid will initially be empty when you click on the Sheet Data tab of the Create Nesting Job dialog. The size of the sheet in which the part(s) will be nested needs to be defined and then added to the Sheet List. Define the sheet size and set the Sheet Parameters. Click 'Add Sheet' to add the sheet to the Sheet List. Add multiple sheets, if require din this manner.
When you highlight a Sheet in the Sheet List, its corresponding parameters are displayed in the fields below the Sheet list grid.