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    LANTEK EXPERT CUT

    Lantek Investigacin y Desarrollo

    Reference Manual

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    Copyright

    The contents of this user manual and graphics are protected by Spanish law regarding the intellectual

    and industrial property right of Lantek Investigacin y Desarrollo. The reproduction, distribution, publiccommunication and transformation of the information in this manual, totally or partially, without theexpress authorization of Lantek Investigacin y Desarrollo is not permitted.

    Disclaimer

    The information in this manual is subject to change. While every effort has been taken to provide accurateinformation, Lantek is not responsible for errors or damages resulting from the use of informationcontained in this document.All product names used in this manual are the property of Lantek Investigacin y Desarrollo.

    Lantek I+DParque Tecnolgico de lavaAlbert Einstein 36, Ed. Lantek01510 Miano - lava (ESPAA)[email protected]

    http://www.lanteksms.com/http://www.lanteksms.com/http://www.lanteksms.com/
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    Table of Contents

    LANTEK EXPERT CUT ................................................................................................................................ 1

    Lantek Investigacin y Desarrollo................................................................................................................. 1

    Copyright....................................................................................................................................................... 2

    Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................................... 2

    Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 3

    Table of Figures .......................................................................................................................................... 16

    INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................... 27LANTEK EXPERT................................................................................................................................... 27

    What is Expert? ....................................................................................................................................... 27

    Documentation Conventions................................................................................................................... 28

    1 SYSTEM UNITS.................................................................................................................................. 29

    1.1 Metric System.............................................................................................................................. 29

    1.2 Anglo-Saxon System................................................................................................................... 30

    2 CONFIGURE CUTTING MACHINES & TOOLS................................................................................. 31

    2.1 Multitorch Data............................................................................................................................ 312.2 Grid.............................................................................................................................................. 34

    2.3 Sheet Clamps.............................................................................................................................. 37

    2.3.1 Position................................................................................................................................ 37

    2.3.2 Clamp Zone......................................................................................................................... 40

    2.3.3 Auxiliary............................................................................................................................... 41

    2.4 Fixtures........................................................................................................................................ 42

    2.5 Work Chutes................................................................................................................................ 44

    2.6 Lift/Grip........................................................................................................................................ 442.7 Upload/Download Sheets............................................................................................................ 45

    2.8 Work Zone................................................................................................................................... 46

    2.9 From Point................................................................................................................................... 46

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    2.10 Reposition ................................................................................................................................... 47

    2.10.1 General................................................................................................................................ 47

    2.10.2 Advanced ............................................................................................................................ 48

    2.10.3 Device ................................................................................................................................. 482.10.4 Strategy............................................................................................................................... 49

    2.11 Sheet Parameters ....................................................................................................................... 49

    2.12 Sheet Turn Over.......................................................................................................................... 50

    2.13 Head Chamfer Data.................................................................................................................... 51

    2.13.1 Head Data........................................................................................................................... 51

    2.13.2 Chamfers Management....................................................................................................... 52

    2.14 General........................................................................................................................................ 54

    2.14.1 Geometry............................................................................................................................. 54

    2.14.2 Part Changes ...................................................................................................................... 55

    2.14.3 Auxiliar................................................................................................................................. 55

    2.14.4 Cut....................................................................................................................................... 56

    2.15 Startup......................................................................................................................................... 56

    2.15.1 General................................................................................................................................ 56

    2.15.2 Pre-initialization................................................................................................................... 57

    2.15.3 Feed Rates.......................................................................................................................... 57

    2.16 CNC............................................................................................................................................. 57

    2.17 Sheet Remnants ......................................................................................................................... 58

    2.18 Save Options............................................................................................................................... 60

    2.18.1 General................................................................................................................................ 60

    2.18.2 Subprograms....................................................................................................................... 60

    2.18.3 Part Saving.......................................................................................................................... 61

    2.18.4 Execution Nesting Module .................................................................................................. 62

    2.19 Material/Thickness Dependent Data........................................................................................... 63

    2.19.1 Cutting Parameters ............................................................................................................. 63

    2.19.2 Sheets Parameters.............................................................................................................. 64

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    2.19.3 Automatic Technology......................................................................................................... 65

    2.19.4 Head Raising Test............................................................................................................... 65

    2.19.5 Machining Order.................................................................................................................. 66

    2.19.6 Lead-in/Lead-out Values..................................................................................................... 67

    2.19.7 Automatic Lead-in/Lead-out Values.................................................................................... 67

    2.19.8 Micro-joint Values................................................................................................................ 70

    2.19.9 Automatic Micro-joint Values............................................................................................... 70

    2.19.10 Loop Values .................................................................................................................... 71

    2.19.11 Chamfer Values............................................................................................................... 72

    2.19.12 Bridge Values .................................................................................................................. 73

    2.19.13 Chamfers Management................................................................................................... 73

    2.19.14 Sheet Remnants.............................................................................................................. 74

    2.20 Cutting Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 74

    2.20.1 General................................................................................................................................ 74

    2.20.2 Auxiliar Parameters............................................................................................................. 76

    2.20.3 Contour Attributes ............................................................................................................... 76

    2.20.4 Compensations by quality................................................................................................... 77

    2.20.5 Turret................................................................................................................................... 77

    2.21 Common Cutting Parameters...................................................................................................... 78

    2.22 Technology.................................................................................................................................. 80

    2.22.1 Lead-in/Lead-out Values..................................................................................................... 80

    2.22.2 Automatic Lead-in/Lead-out Values.................................................................................... 82

    2.22.3 Micro-joint Values................................................................................................................ 84

    2.22.4 Automatic Micro-joint Values............................................................................................... 84

    2.22.5 Loop Values ........................................................................................................................ 85

    2.22.6 Chamfer Values................................................................................................................... 86

    2.22.7 Bridge Values...................................................................................................................... 86

    2.22.8 Tables of Technology.......................................................................................................... 87

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    2.23 Automatic Nesting....................................................................................................................... 89

    2.23.1 General................................................................................................................................ 89

    2.23.2 Advanced ............................................................................................................................ 90

    2.23.3 Unitary................................................................................................................................. 912.24 Automatic Machining................................................................................................................... 92

    2.24.1 Cut....................................................................................................................................... 92

    2.24.2 Component Removal ........................................................................................................ 104

    2.24.3 Automatic Cycles on Lead-ins........................................................................................... 105

    2.25 Time Calculation....................................................................................................................... 110

    2.25.1 Cutting Parameters ........................................................................................................... 110

    2.25.2 Reposition / Extracts ......................................................................................................... 1122.25.3 Rapid Accelerations.......................................................................................................... 112

    2.25.4 Linear Cut Accelerations................................................................................................... 112

    2.25.5 Circular Cut Accelerations................................................................................................. 113

    2.25.6 No Cut ............................................................................................................................... 113

    2.25.7 Upload/Download Sheets.................................................................................................. 113

    2.26 Cost Calculation........................................................................................................................ 114

    2.27 Ink-J et........................................................................................................................................ 1152.28 Postprocessor ........................................................................................................................... 116

    2.28.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 116

    2.28.2 Block Numbering............................................................................................................... 117

    2.28.3 Free Tape.......................................................................................................................... 117

    2.28.4 Specifics of Cut................................................................................................................. 118

    2.28.5 Reserved........................................................................................................................... 119

    3 START MENU................................................................................................................................... 120

    3.1 New J ob .................................................................................................................................... 120

    3.2 Open J ob................................................................................................................................... 121

    3.3 Close J ob.................................................................................................................................. 121

    3.4 J ob Properties........................................................................................................................... 122

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    3.5 Export J ob................................................................................................................................. 122

    3.6 Edit J obs.................................................................................................................................... 123

    3.7 Modify Subjobs.......................................................................................................................... 124

    3.8 Print........................................................................................................................................... 125

    4 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS........................................................................................................... 126

    4.1 Employees, Currencies and Tariffs........................................................................................... 127

    4.1.1 Database........................................................................................................................... 127

    4.1.2 Users and Work Centers................................................................................................... 127

    4.1.3 Currency............................................................................................................................ 127

    4.2 Identifiers................................................................................................................................... 127

    4.3 Languages................................................................................................................................. 128

    4.4 Configure: System..................................................................................................................... 128

    4.5 Configure: Draw and Nest......................................................................................................... 130

    4.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................. 130

    4.5.2 Auxiliar............................................................................................................................... 132

    4.5.3 Do All................................................................................................................................. 136

    4.5.4 Print................................................................................................................................... 138

    4.5.5 Colors................................................................................................................................ 139

    4.5.6 Display............................................................................................................................... 140

    4.6 Configure Costs ........................................................................................................................ 149

    4.7 Backup ...................................................................................................................................... 151

    4.8 Interface .................................................................................................................................... 151

    4.9 Lists........................................................................................................................................... 156

    4.9.1 Factory Sheets List............................................................................................................ 158

    4.9.2 Frames Elements List ....................................................................................................... 158

    4.9.3 Canal Part ist.................................................................................................................. 159

    4.9.4 Labels List (149x48.8)....................................................................................................... 159

    4.9.5 Labels List (127x74).......................................................................................................... 159

    4.9.6 Labels List for Remnants (149x48.8)................................................................................ 159

    4.9.7 Labels List for Sheets (149x48.8) ..................................................................................... 160

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    4.9.8 Sheets List......................................................................................................................... 160

    4.9.9 Turrets List........................................................................................................................ 160

    4.9.10 CNC List............................................................................................................................ 160

    4.9.11 Remnants List ................................................................................................................... 161

    4.9.12 Cost and time Part List...................................................................................................... 161

    4.9.13 Protocol List....................................................................................................................... 161

    4.9.14 Frame List......................................................................................................................... 161

    4.9.15 Isolate List......................................................................................................................... 161

    4.9.16 Delivery Note List.............................................................................................................. 162

    4.9.17 J ob List.............................................................................................................................. 162

    4.9.18 Scale 1:1 List..................................................................................................................... 162

    4.9.19 Geometric List................................................................................................................... 162

    4.9.20 Drawing of Every Part....................................................................................................... 162

    4.9.21 Drawing of Every Sheet.................................................................................................... 163

    4.9.22 Labels List (127x74).......................................................................................................... 163

    4.9.23 Protocol List (Duct figures)................................................................................................ 163

    4.9.24 Brace List .......................................................................................................................... 163

    4.9.25 Tie Rod List....................................................................................................................... 163

    4.9.26 Connector List................................................................................................................... 163

    4.9.27 Seam List .......................................................................................................................... 164

    4.9.28 Labels List (4x6)................................................................................................................ 164

    4.9.29 Labels List (127x68).......................................................................................................... 164

    4.9.30 J ob Element List................................................................................................................ 164

    5 DRAWING MODULE ........................................................................................................................ 165

    5.1 Drawing Window....................................................................................................................... 165

    5.2 Status Bar.................................................................................................................................. 165

    5.3 Customize Quick Access Toolbar............................................................................................. 166

    5.4 Start Menu................................................................................................................................. 167

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    5.4.1 New................................................................................................................................... 167

    5.4.2 Open.................................................................................................................................. 167

    5.4.3 Import................................................................................................................................ 168

    5.4.4 Save .................................................................................................................................. 177

    5.4.5 Save As ............................................................................................................................. 177

    5.4.6 Save By Parts.................................................................................................................... 178

    5.4.7 Save All ............................................................................................................................. 180

    5.4.8 Save Machining................................................................................................................. 180

    5.4.9 Machining Macros ............................................................................................................. 181

    5.4.10 Remnants.......................................................................................................................... 182

    5.4.11 Duct Holes......................................................................................................................... 184

    5.4.12 Parametrics ....................................................................................................................... 186

    5.4.13 Mosaics ............................................................................................................................. 187

    5.4.14 Select Machine.................................................................................................................. 190

    5.4.15 Print................................................................................................................................... 190

    5.4.16 Preview.............................................................................................................................. 190

    5.4.17 Configuration Options ....................................................................................................... 191

    5.4.18 Exit .................................................................................................................................... 211

    5.5 Home Draw ............................................................................................................................... 212

    5.5.1 Draw.................................................................................................................................. 212

    5.5.2 Modify................................................................................................................................ 214

    5.5.3 One Touch Figures............................................................................................................ 221

    5.5.4 Transform.......................................................................................................................... 230

    5.5.5 Review............................................................................................................................... 248

    5.5.6 Orthogonal......................................................................................................................... 253

    5.6 Technology................................................................................................................................ 253

    5.6.1 Lead-in/Lead-outs ............................................................................................................. 254

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    5.6.2 Micro-joints........................................................................................................................ 258

    5.6.3 Loops................................................................................................................................. 259

    5.6.4 Chamfers........................................................................................................................... 262

    5.6.5 Cut Technology................................................................................................................. 264

    5.6.6 Texts.................................................................................................................................. 269

    5.7 Machining.................................................................................................................................. 272

    5.7.1 Machining.......................................................................................................................... 272

    5.7.2 Contours............................................................................................................................ 274

    5.7.3 Cycles................................................................................................................................ 277

    5.7.4 Modify................................................................................................................................ 285

    5.7.5 Options.............................................................................................................................. 297

    5.7.6 Work Chutes...................................................................................................................... 307

    5.7.7 View................................................................................................................................... 311

    5.8 View........................................................................................................................................... 312

    5.8.1 Display............................................................................................................................... 312

    5.8.2 Zoom................................................................................................................................. 317

    5.9 Simulation.................................................................................................................................. 319

    5.9.1 Simulate ............................................................................................................................ 319

    5.10 Notes ......................................................................................................................................... 322

    5.10.1 Dimensions........................................................................................................................ 322

    5.10.2 Texts.................................................................................................................................. 330

    5.10.3 View................................................................................................................................... 331

    5.11 Utilities....................................................................................................................................... 331

    5.11.1 Cut of Double or Triple Chamfers..................................................................................... 331

    5.11.2 Partial Cut or a Contour.................................................................................................... 332

    5.11.3 Open Drafting.................................................................................................................... 333

    5.11.4 Compare Geometries........................................................................................................ 333

    5.11.5 Bitmap............................................................................................................................... 334

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    5.12 Dragging Options ...................................................................................................................... 334

    5.13 Selection Options...................................................................................................................... 335

    6 NESTING AND MACHINING MODULE ........................................................................................... 337

    6.1 Title bar ..................................................................................................................................... 337

    6.2 Drawing Window....................................................................................................................... 337

    6.3 Status Bar.................................................................................................................................. 337

    6.4 Customize Quick Access Toolbar............................................................................................. 338

    6.5 Start menu................................................................................................................................. 339

    6.5.1 Open.................................................................................................................................. 339

    6.5.2 Previous ............................................................................................................................ 340

    6.5.3 Next................................................................................................................................... 340

    6.5.4 Save .................................................................................................................................. 340

    6.5.5 Save All ............................................................................................................................. 341

    6.5.6 Save as ............................................................................................................................. 341

    6.5.7 Import Parts....................................................................................................................... 341

    6.5.8 Drawing............................................................................................................................. 344

    6.5.9 Import Stored Nesting....................................................................................................... 344

    6.5.10 Save Nesting As................................................................................................................ 346

    6.5.11 Export Nestings to File...................................................................................................... 3476.5.12 Print................................................................................................................................... 348

    6.6 Configuration Options ............................................................................................................... 349

    6.6.1 Configure: System............................................................................................................. 350

    6.6.2 Configure: Draw and Nest................................................................................................. 358

    6.6.3 Interface ............................................................................................................................ 359

    6.6.4 Exit .................................................................................................................................... 364

    6.7 Home......................................................................................................................................... 3646.7.1 Sheets ............................................................................................................................... 364

    6.7.2 Nesting.............................................................................................................................. 370

    6.7.3 Transform.......................................................................................................................... 373

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    6.7.4 Remnants.......................................................................................................................... 380

    6.7.5 Review............................................................................................................................... 385

    6.7.6 Orthogonal......................................................................................................................... 390

    6.7.7 Macros............................................................................................................................... 390

    6.8 Technology................................................................................................................................ 391

    6.8.1 Lead-in/Lead-outs ............................................................................................................. 391

    6.8.2 Micro-joints........................................................................................................................ 399

    6.8.3 Loops................................................................................................................................. 403

    6.8.4 Bridges .............................................................................................................................. 405

    6.8.5 Cut Technology................................................................................................................. 408

    6.9 Machining.................................................................................................................................. 411

    6.9.1 Machining.......................................................................................................................... 411

    6.9.2 Contours............................................................................................................................ 417

    6.9.3 Cycles................................................................................................................................ 431

    6.9.4 Modify................................................................................................................................ 439

    6.9.5 Options.............................................................................................................................. 448

    6.9.6 Work Chutes...................................................................................................................... 449

    6.9.7 View................................................................................................................................... 449

    6.9.8 Sheet................................................................................................................................. 452

    6.10 View........................................................................................................................................... 454

    6.10.1 Display............................................................................................................................... 454

    6.10.2 Zoom................................................................................................................................. 460

    6.11 Simulate .................................................................................................................................... 462

    6.11.1 Program............................................................................................................................. 462

    6.11.2 ISN Position....................................................................................................................... 462

    6.11.3 Mouse Positioning............................................................................................................. 462

    6.11.4 Begin................................................................................................................................. 462

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    6.11.5 Previous ............................................................................................................................ 462

    6.11.6 Next................................................................................................................................... 463

    6.11.7 End.................................................................................................................................... 463

    6.11.8 Run.................................................................................................................................... 463

    6.11.9 Previous Reposition.......................................................................................................... 463

    6.11.10 Next Reposition............................................................................................................. 463

    6.11.11 Previous Multitorch........................................................................................................ 463

    6.11.12 Next Multitorch.............................................................................................................. 463

    6.11.13 Previous Chute.............................................................................................................. 464

    6.11.14 Next Chute.................................................................................................................... 464

    6.11.15 Simulate CNC................................................................................................................ 464

    6.12 Applications............................................................................................................................... 464

    6.12.1 Assign Palletization Suction Cups..................................................................................... 464

    6.12.2 Assign Download Point to Pallet....................................................................................... 465

    6.12.3 Machining of a Part with 2 Torches................................................................................... 465

    6.12.4 Machining of the Out of a Part with Multitorch.................................................................. 465

    6.12.5 Common Cut with Multitorch............................................................................................. 466

    6.12.6 Linear common Cut with Multitorch................................................................................... 467

    6.12.7 Parts Evacuation by Lift after Machining........................................................................... 467

    6.12.8 Evacuation of All the Parts by Lift after Machining............................................................ 470

    6.12.9 Remnant to Part................................................................................................................ 471

    6.13 Utilities....................................................................................................................................... 471

    6.13.1 Open Drafting.................................................................................................................... 471

    6.14 Selection.................................................................................................................................... 471

    6.14.1 Selection Options.............................................................................................................. 471

    6.15 Dragging.................................................................................................................................... 471

    6.15.1 Dragging Options.............................................................................................................. 471

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    7 HOME................................................................................................................................................ 472

    7.1 Import........................................................................................................................................ 472

    7.1.1 Parts from Database ......................................................................................................... 472

    7.1.2 Duct Figures from Database ............................................................................................. 4747.1.3 Kits from Database............................................................................................................ 476

    7.1.4 Rectangles ........................................................................................................................ 476

    7.1.5 Import DXF Files ............................................................................................................... 478

    7.1.6 Import DWG Files.............................................................................................................. 480

    7.1.7 Import Parametric Parts .................................................................................................... 481

    7.1.8 Import MEC Files............................................................................................................... 483

    7.2 Edit............................................................................................................................................ 4837.2.1 Find ................................................................................................................................... 483

    7.2.2 Delete................................................................................................................................ 484

    7.2.3 Select All ........................................................................................................................... 484

    7.2.4 Invert Selection.................................................................................................................. 485

    7.3 Quotation................................................................................................................................... 485

    7.3.1 Accept Quotation............................................................................................................... 485

    8 MANAGE........................................................................................................................................... 4868.1 Components.............................................................................................................................. 486

    8.1.1 Machines........................................................................................................................... 486

    8.1.2 Parts .................................................................................................................................. 486

    8.1.3 Sheets ............................................................................................................................... 488

    8.1.4 Materials............................................................................................................................ 488

    8.1.5 Consumables .................................................................................................................... 489

    8.2 Drills .......................................................................................................................................... 4918.2.1 Drills .................................................................................................................................. 491

    8.2.2 Assign drills....................................................................................................................... 495

    8.2.3 Turrets............................................................................................................................... 497

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    9 UTILITIES.......................................................................................................................................... 501

    9.1 Export........................................................................................................................................ 501

    9.2 Nestings .................................................................................................................................... 502

    9.2.1 Import Nestings................................................................................................................. 502

    9.2.2 Export Nestings................................................................................................................. 503

    9.3 Databases ................................................................................................................................. 505

    9.3.1 New Database................................................................................................................... 505

    9.3.2 Connect............................................................................................................................. 506

    9.3.3 Delete................................................................................................................................ 506

    9.3.4 Information ........................................................................................................................ 507

    10 VIEW & ADD-INS .......................................................................................................................... 508

    10.1 J ob Explorer.............................................................................................................................. 508

    10.2 Kit Explorer................................................................................................................................ 508

    10.3 Product List............................................................................................................................... 509

    10.4 Product View............................................................................................................................. 509

    10.5 Sheet List.................................................................................................................................. 509

    10.6 Sheet View................................................................................................................................ 509

    10.7 Processes.................................................................................................................................. 510

    11 CUTTING PROCESS.................................................................................................................... 511

    Conclusion................................................................................................................................................. 526

    Feedback Form......................................................................................................................................... 527

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    Table of Figures

    Figure 1: Torches table .............................................................................................................................. 31Figure 2: Configure: Machine window........................................................................................................ 36

    Figure 3: Problematic holes example......................................................................................................... 37

    Figure 4: Sheet clamps position distance example.................................................................................... 38

    Figure 5: Clamp zone simulation................................................................................................................ 41

    Figure 6: Fixtures dialog box...................................................................................................................... 43

    Figure 7: Offset between the parts and the remnant line example............................................................ 59

    Figure 8: Minimum width of hollows example............................................................................................ 59

    Figure 9: Automatic lead-in/lead-out zones................................................................................................ 69

    Figure 10: Lead-in/lead-out types .............................................................................................................. 69Figure 11: Micro-joint types........................................................................................................................ 71

    Figure 12: Round angle contours............................................................................................................... 72

    Figure 13: Compensation mode................................................................................................................. 74

    Figure 14: Common cut execution mode................................................................................................... 79

    Figure 15: Only place on nesting direction example.................................................................................. 79

    Figure 16: Lead-in/lead-out distances........................................................................................................ 81

    Figure 17: Automatic Lead-in/Lead-out zones and types .......................................................................... 82

    Figure 18: Lead-in/Lead-out values dialog box.......................................................................................... 83

    Figure 19: Micro-joint types........................................................................................................................ 84Figure 20: Tables of technology................................................................................................................. 88

    Figure 21: Order mode of the holes dialog box.......................................................................................... 92

    Figure 22: Configure: Execution of fixed cycles dialog box....................................................................... 94

    Figure 23: Fast cut mode in holes (flying cut) dialog box........................................................................... 95

    Figure 24: Cut the remnant line dialog box................................................................................................ 96

    Figure 25: Test for parts inside others example......................................................................................... 96

    Figure 26: Cut the sheet framework dialog box......................................................................................... 97

    Figure 27: Rapid tracts example ................................................................................................................ 98

    Figure 28: Order mode of the holes dialog box.......................................................................................... 99

    Figure 29: Put in order by qualities .......................................................................................................... 100

    Figure 30: Offset example........................................................................................................................ 103

    Figure 31: Special pre-cutting cycle dialog box........................................................................................ 105

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    Figure 32: Special punching cycle dialog box.......................................................................................... 106

    Figure 33: Simple drill cycle dialog box.................................................................................................... 107

    Figure 34: Drill cycle with breaking of shaving dialog box....................................................................... 108

    Figure 35: Deep drilling cycle dialog box................................................................................................. 109

    Figure 36: Times of technology changes table ........................................................................................ 111Figure 37: Times of quality changes table ............................................................................................... 111

    Figure 38: Job dialog box......................................................................................................................... 120

    Figure 39: Database dialog box............................................................................................................... 122

    Figure 40: Jobs dialog box....................................................................................................................... 123

    Figure 41: Configuration dialog box......................................................................................................... 126

    Figure 42: Configurable identifiers ........................................................................................................... 127

    Figure 43: Configure: System window..................................................................................................... 129

    Figure 44: Machine files in network dialog box........................................................................................ 132

    Figure 45:Automatic sheet references format dialog box ....................................................................... 133

    Figure 46: Contour Attributes dialog box.................................................................................................. 136

    Figure 47: Colors examples ..................................................................................................................... 140

    Figure 48: Show remnant references on screen example....................................................................... 140

    Figure 49: Show part texts on the sheet example.................................................................................... 141

    Figure 50: Show non cut contours on the sheet example........................................................................ 141

    Figure 51: Selection by window/capture/trap example ............................................................................ 142

    Figure 52: Simulate selection when mouse is moved example............................................................... 142

    Figure 53: Show micro-joints example..................................................................................................... 143

    Figure 54: Display all clamp and work zones example............................................................................ 143

    Figure 55: Simulate the full remnants example........................................................................................ 144

    Figure 56: Display dimensions on the sheet example ............................................................................. 144

    Figure 57: Postprocessor words dialog box............................................................................................. 145

    Figure 58: Move the offset of the part on the sheet example................................................................ 145

    Figure 59: Selection with multitorch example........................................................................................... 146

    Figure 60: Selection by window/capture/trap without multitorch example............................................... 146

    Figure 61: Show part references on the screen example........................................................................ 147

    Figure 62: Show the direction of movements example........................................................................... 147

    Figure 63: Chamfer information setup dialog box.................................................................................... 148

    Figure 64: Simulation dialog box.............................................................................................................. 148

    Figure 65: Configure: Costs dialog box.................................................................................................... 150

    Figure 66: Backup dialog box................................................................................................................... 151

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    Figure 67: Customize Quick Access ........................................................................................................ 152

    Figure 68: Customize Shortcut keys ........................................................................................................ 153

    Figure 69: Customize Details ................................................................................................................... 154

    Figure 70: Customize Ribbon ................................................................................................................... 155

    Figure 71: Lists dialog box....................................................................................................................... 157Figure 87: Part selection dialog box......................................................................................................... 168

    Figure 88: Parametric parts dialog box.................................................................................................... 171

    Figure 89: Save by parts dialog box......................................................................................................... 178

    Figure 90: Part saving dialog box............................................................................................................. 179

    Figure 91: Machine select dialog box....................................................................................................... 180

    Figure 92: Select a remnant dialog box ................................................................................................... 183

    Figure 93: Duct holes saving dialog box.................................................................................................. 185

    Figure 94: Parametrics saving dialog box................................................................................................ 186

    Figure 95: Create mosaic dialog box ....................................................................................................... 187

    Figure 96: Part saving dialog box............................................................................................................. 188

    Figure 97: Modify mosaics properties dialog box..................................................................................... 189

    Figure 98: Configuration options dialog box............................................................................................. 191

    Figure 99: Contour Attributes dialog box.................................................................................................. 194

    Figure 100: Configure: Draw and Nest(Auxiliar) window........................................................................ 195

    Figure 101: Configure: Draw and Nest(Do All) window.......................................................................... 198

    Figure 102: Configure: Draw and Nest (Print) window............................................................................. 200

    Figure 103: Colors examples ................................................................................................................... 201

    Figure 104: Configure: Draw and Nest (Colors) window.......................................................................... 201

    Figure 105: Postprocessor words dialog box........................................................................................... 203

    Figure 106: Chamfer information setup dialog box.................................................................................. 205

    Figure 107: Simulation dialog box............................................................................................................ 205

    Figure 108: Configure: Draw and Nest (Display) window........................................................................ 206

    Figure 109: Customize Quick Access ...................................................................................................... 207

    Figure 110: Customize Hide options......................................................................................................... 208

    Figure 111: Customize Shortcut keys ...................................................................................................... 209

    Figure 112: Customize Ribbon................................................................................................................. 210

    Figure 113:Access to points options ....................................................................................................... 212

    Figure 114: Selection toolbar ................................................................................................................... 213

    Figure 115: Break elements options ........................................................................................................ 215

    Figure 116: Chamfer values dialog box ................................................................................................... 217

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    Figure 117: Compensation mode............................................................................................................. 218

    Figure 118: Compensation value............................................................................................................. 218

    Figure 119: Fitting dialog box................................................................................................................... 219

    Figure 120: Shorten-lengthen dialog box................................................................................................. 220

    Figure 121: One-touch figures ................................................................................................................. 222Figure 122: One-touch figure 1 ................................................................................................................ 222

    Figure 123: One-touch figure 2 ................................................................................................................ 223

    Figure 124: One-touch figure 3 ................................................................................................................ 223

    Figure 125: One-touch figure 4 ................................................................................................................ 224

    Figure 126: One-touch figure 5 ................................................................................................................ 224

    Figure 127: One-touch figure 6 ................................................................................................................ 225

    Figure 128: One-touch figure 7 ................................................................................................................ 226

    Figure 129: One-touch figure 8 ................................................................................................................ 227

    Figure 130: One-touch figure 9 ................................................................................................................ 227

    Figure 131: One-touch figure 10 .............................................................................................................. 228

    Figure 132: One-touch figure 11 .............................................................................................................. 229

    Figure 133: One-touch figure 12 .............................................................................................................. 229

    Figure 134: Copy types ............................................................................................................................ 231

    Figure 135: Copy values 1 ....................................................................................................................... 231

    Figure 136: Copy values 2 ....................................................................................................................... 232

    Figure 137: Copy values 3 ....................................................................................................................... 233

    Figure 138: Copies dialog box.................................................................................................................. 234

    Figure 139: Copies dialog box 2 .............................................................................................................. 234

    Figure 140: Rotation options .................................................................................................................... 236

    Figure 141: Rotation values ..................................................................................................................... 237

    Figure 142: Minimum rectangle................................................................................................................ 237

    Figure 143: Scale values.......................................................................................................................... 238

    Figure 144: Place near options ................................................................................................................ 239

    Figure 145: Break parts dialog box.......................................................................................................... 242

    Figure 146: Contour ordering dialog box.................................................................................................. 246

    Figure 147: Transform One-touch figures dialog box .............................................................................. 247

    Figure 148: Verify part values .................................................................................................................. 248

    Figure 149: Part data dialog box.............................................................................................................. 249

    Figure 150: View geometry dialog box..................................................................................................... 251

    Figure 151: Deletion Warning message................................................................................................... 251

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    Figure 152: Distance and Angle dialog box............................................................................................. 252

    Figure 153:Angle between three points dialog box................................................................................. 253

    Figure 154:Automatic Lead-in/Lead-out values window......................................................................... 255

    Figure 155:Add element to Lead-in/Lead-out dialog box........................................................................ 257

    Figure 156: Micro-joints values dialog box............................................................................................... 259Figure 157: Loop values dialog box......................................................................................................... 261

    Figure 158: Chamfer values dialog box ................................................................................................... 263

    Figure 159: Chamfer values dialog box 2 ................................................................................................ 264

    Figure 160: Marking technology............................................................................................................... 265

    Figure 161: Dynamic technology.............................................................................................................. 267

    Figure 162: Cutting Qualities.................................................................................................................... 268

    Figure 163: Micro-joint value.................................................................................................................... 269

    Figure 164: Text definition dialog box...................................................................................................... 270

    Figure 165: Text definition dialog box 2................................................................................................... 271

    Figure 166: Vectorize text dialog box....................................................................................................... 271

    Figure 167: Delete instructions................................................................................................................. 272

    Figure 168: Contours options................................................................................................................... 274

    Figure 169: Cutting qualities..................................................................................................................... 276

    Figure 170:Automatic cycles dialog box.................................................................................................. 276

    Figure 171: Linear cycle options .............................................................................................................. 277

    Figure 172: Beginning point and distance................................................................................................ 278

    Figure 173: Ends and number of points................................................................................................... 278

    Figure 174: Distance between two points ................................................................................................ 279

    Figure 175: Circular cycle options............................................................................................................ 279

    Figure 176: Centre and angles................................................................................................................. 280

    Figure 177: Centre and beginning point................................................................................................... 281

    Figure 178: Arc......................................................................................................................................... 282

    Figure 179: Grid cycle options.................................................................................................................. 282

    Figure 180: Corner and number............................................................................................................... 283

    Figure 181: Irregular cycle options........................................................................................................... 284

    Figure 182: Modify options....................................................................................................................... 285

    Figure 183: Micro-joints dialog box.......................................................................................................... 286

    Figure 184:Automatic Micro-joints at End of Contourdialog box............................................................ 287

    Figure 185: Order Cut Sequence dialog box............................................................................................ 288

    Figure 186: Regenerate dialog box.......................................................................................................... 289

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    Figure 187:Avoid holes already cut dialog box....................................................................................... 291

    Figure 188: Continuous cut dialog box..................................................................................................... 293

    Figure 189: Copy machining options........................................................................................................ 294

    Figure 190: Modify compensation dialog box........................................................................................... 296

    Figure 191: Feed rates dialog box ........................................................................................................... 298Figure 192: Postprocessor words dialog box........................................................................................... 299

    Figure 193: Optional block skip options ................................................................................................... 300

    Figure 194: Comment text........................................................................................................................ 301

    Figure 195: Insertion block CN................................................................................................................. 301

    Figure 196: Management of clamps......................................................................................................... 302

    Figure 197: Head up/down....................................................................................................................... 302

    Figure 198: Open/close trap..................................................................................................................... 303

    Figure 199: Refrigeration.......................................................................................................................... 303

    Figure 200: Contour attributes .................................................................................................................. 304

    Figure 201: Contour attributes; Make on.................................................................................................. 305

    Figure 202: CN Compensation dialog box............................................................................................... 306

    Figure 203: System compensation dialog box......................................................................................... 306

    Figure 204: Extractordialog box.............................................................................................................. 307

    Figure 205: TRAP dialog box................................................................................................................... 308

    Figure 206: Extractordialog box.............................................................................................................. 309

    Figure 207: Boxes dialog box................................................................................................................... 310

    Figure 208: Current status dialog box...................................................................................................... 311

    Figure 209: Simulation window................................................................................................................ 312

    Figure 210: Sheet simulation example..................................................................................................... 315

    Figure 211: Color display dialog box........................................................................................................ 316

    Figure 212: Redraw example................................................................................................................... 316

    Figure 213: Zoom Scale values ............................................................................................................... 318

    Figure 214: Instruction list dialog box....................................................................................................... 320

    Figure 215: ISN Position value................................................................................................................. 320

    Figure 216: Simulation window................................................................................................................ 322

    Figure 217: Dimension definition dialog box............................................................................................ 324

    Figure 218: Dimension definition dialog box 2......................................................................................... 327

    Figure 219: Parameterization settings dialog box.................................................................................... 328

    Figure 220: Text definition dialog box...................................................................................................... 330

    Figure 221: Partial cut of a contourdialog box......................................................................................... 332

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    Figure 222: Dragging options ................................................................................................................... 334

    Figure 223: Selection options................................................................................................................... 335

    Figure 224: Import pending parts dialog box............................................................................................ 342

    Figure 225: Import parts dialog box ......................................................................................................... 343

    Figure 226: Import stored nesting dialog box........................................................................................... 344Figure 227: Import stored nesting [Criteria] .............................................................................................. 346

    Figure 228: Nesting reference.................................................................................................................. 347

    Figure 229: Export nestings dialog box.................................................................................................... 347

    Figure 230: Print preview......................................................................................................................... 349

    Figure 231: Configuration dialog box (Nesting and Machining)............................................................... 350

    Figure 232: Lead-in/Lead-out values dialog box...................................................................................... 351

    Figure 233: Level of optimization dialog box............................................................................................ 353

    Figure 234: Precision bar......................................................................................................................... 354

    Figure 235: Part rotations......................................................................................................................... 356

    Figure 236: Nesting by zones dialog box................................................................................................. 357

    Figure 237: Customize Quick access....................................................................................................... 359

    Figure 238: Customize Hide options........................................................................................................ 361

    Figure 239: Customize Shortcut keys ...................................................................................................... 362

    Figure 240: Customize Ribbon................................................................................................................. 363

    Figure 241: Sheet selection dia