How to use it

Step 1. Set pieces to be cut (also called parts or DEMAND pieces). Take care of grain direction if you work with wood.

NumberOfDemandPieces

SetDemandPiece


Step 2. Set the sheets to cut from (also called stock or REPOSITORY pieces).

NumberOfRepositoryPieces

SetRepositoryPiece


Step 3. Set other parameters.

BladeWidth

OptimizationLevel


Step 4. Start the optimization process. You may choose one out of 3 optimization types.

StartGuillotine


Step 5. Use the OnFinish event to extract the results of optimization.

TotalNumberOfUtilizedRepositoryPieces

NumberOfCuttings

GetCut

NumberOfUtilizedDemandPieces

GetUtilizedDemandPiece

NumberOfWastePieces

GetWastePiece




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