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OptiCut and OptiNest: New Feature Updates
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Log in to your account to install the latest versions of OptiCut and OptiNest.

New to the software? Register for free here to download

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May 29, 2025 - 7:55 am
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OptiNest 3.03a is now available to download.

This includes the addition of double-sided panel mangement, complementing and integrating with the new feature in PolyBoard 8.

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OptiCut 6.08k is now available to download.

This includes a new Perfect grain mirroring parameter.

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This allows you to compensate for an inversion that occurs in some post processors, notably in WinCut (SCM).

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December 22, 2024 - 10:04 am
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OptiCut 6.08d is now available to download.

Tension free cuts

This function has been extended to the PTX 1.15 post processor output (a very commonly accepted format).

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New cutting list Insert command to aid organisation of the cutting list

This is similar to the New command for adding a new part to the cutting list, except it will insert the part above the currently selected part rather than at the end of the list.

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Addition of Slovenian language

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New Strips grouping feature

This has been added to OptiCut’s optimisation parameters. It can be turned on and off, and an associated slider is available to fine tune its impact.

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When applied it avoids a cutting line continuing across an off-cut area, this generates more reusable off-cuts as shown below (strip grouping applied in the image on the right).

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OptiNest 3.02f is now available to download.

New rotation angle correction parameter for auto labelling CNC machines.

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Improved organisation of DXF export so files are sorted into folders per material rather than into a single folder.

New select / multi-select feature to copy a part from a nesting pattern and paste it into the parts list.

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OptiNest 3.02 is now available to download.

Label enhancements

These changes make it easier and faster to apply labels to the correct part and ensure they are correctly orientated.

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A positional arrow can be displayed, adjust the label so the arrow points upwards and any edging shown on the label will correspond to the correct location on the actual part.

A new nesting pattern visual shows the position of the part on the pattern.

In addition, data fields can now be displayed as QR codes as well as text or barcodes.

Finally, a new CYC file format is available for automatic label application.

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Also included is the addition of a new accelerator to the DXF importer, useful for segment heavy files.

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OptiCut 6.07 is now available to download and includes the following new features:

Label data fields, for example the file name, can now be printed as QR codes.

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The number of cutting lines is now displayed in the properties window.

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Configurable references can be added to the perfect grain function.

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Update to the advanced optimization parameters, new option to add one recut level depending on the first cut direction; improves performance on certain models of asymmetrically constrained CNC saws.

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OptiNest 3.00a (edit: 3.00b) is now available to download.

This is a major update of OptiNest and currently includes the following features to support high-end manufacturing, including:

  • New property windows to view and edit parameters
  • Multi-material part lists and stocks
  • Save/Restore settings commands
  • Additional part references from PolyBoard can now appear on the labels e.g. machining face
  • More new features expected in the coming weeks including for labels

The following two images provide an overview of the new user interface and the additional reference option.

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Please contact our support team if you are thinking about upgrading your OptiNest 2 licence, or are thinking about a initial order of the software.

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OptiCut 6.05g is now available for download.

This includes a Turkish language translation.

It also includes some minor changes to the PTX post processor output of OptiCut Pro PP, and additional minor bug fixes.

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OptiCut 6.05b is now available for download on our website, and includes the following updates:

Edge bander compensation

If the edge bander removes all or part of the edging thickness, OptiCut will remove only the complement (3 options are available to manage this). More information is available in the Help Centre here: OptiCut net versus overall dimensions.

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Hide prices

This option hides all pricing information on the printed optimisation results.

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Group similar cutting patterns for PTX output

The “Group similar cutting patterns” option is now compatible with the PTX post processor.

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Part references on half page printed results

The half page printed results include a list of parts. The part reference is now shown next to the part dimensions.

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