User instructions

7.1 Automatic nesting is a quick and effective method of generating new Nest result files, (and object files) particularly when nesting of many small, similar patterns is required.

• Prior to starting Automatic nesting, go to "Console parameters nesting" and set and save the desired sequence selection method. Experience will eventually define which is the most appropriate method for particular part shapes.
• Ensure Post-processor parameters are set as required, as this will be called for by the end of the next stage.
• Start Automatic nesting from "Console \ programs", then " nest management " or "scheduler" , and load the desired Nest table (.St).
• Then select "Menu \ start scheduler" (if in nest management) or "schedule" ( if in scheduler). As automatic nesting takes place, the small black DOS screen will once again be visible.

7.2 The Automatic nesting process will generate Nest result files, in the K: partdef directory, identified as, e.g. B44122s.000,. These give a graphical representation of the nests generated. Note, where the total length of the parts nested is longer than the machine bed length (i.e. >5m), several Nest result files will be generated with incremental extension numbers, i.e. B44122s.000, .001, .002 etc, all of which now form the kit of plies, of the same material, for one part.

These Nest result files may now be opened from the "partdef" directory by double clicking the desired file. This will graphically display the Nest. Once displayed, a Nest printout or 'Grafic report' can be generated by selecting file\ print from the Omonitor window. This printout will confirm the identity of any associated object file produced (Opening the Nest result file, from the nesting\ partdef directory, using the Windows "notepad " accessory, displays the text, which will be printed on the plies by the object file part program associated with this Graphic report.)

Also produced by Automatic nesting are Object files ( machine part programs), in the K: partpgm directory, identified as, for example: p_B44101.obj. The identity of the object files produced can be found immediately after Post-processing by going to console\ console\ edit console log. Scroll to the end of this file to view the most recently generated object file. Alternatively check the K:partpgm directory, for new additions. Again there may be several object files generated, each corresponding to a Nest result file, depending on the number of parts in the Nest table.

Double clicking the required object file name, directly from the K: partpgm directory, displays the machine cutting and part mark paths. To return to explorer press "Esc".

The object files generated are ready for use by the machine once copied into the K:partlive directory, see section 10.

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