Our OptiNest manual covers the initial set up of your software, configuration of stock, importing your parts and optimization parameters.
It goes on to detail the output options, specifically the post processor set up, auto label feature and label data field management.
Specialist functionality to boost production efficiency in your workshop, perfect grain management and the stock/off-cut feature, are also covered.
Finally, we have advice on integrating OptiNest with our cabinet software PolyBoard and other software options like output to the VCarve Pro CAM software package to power your nesting CNC.
The OptiNest manual is provided as an online resource, and is available here:
OptiNest Help Centre resources
The guidance is provided as following:
Essentials
- Configuration of language, metric vs imperial units and company name for the output reports
- An overview of nesting vs cutting optimization, and when OptiCut would be a better option
- How to add your stock of panel materials, both the material type and the panel stock, and multi-stock management
- Importing parts to OptiNest; from PolyBoard, manually within the software, and as DXF and CSV imports
- Optimization parameters; how to fine tune the software’s nesting algorithm to suit your preferences
- Advice on maximising productivity with OptiNest
Extended
- Application of the perfect grain feature to ensure parts are placed side by side where you need grain to flow across them
- Stock management including reusing off-cuts in future optimizations
Optimization results and labels
- On screen and printable reports detailing the optimization results
- Data field management
- A close look at the power of OptiNest’s label feature including orientation and placement guides
CNC integration
- Configuration of OptiNest’s post processor output
- Auto label feature set up
- Sample output to test with your machine
- Advice on some specialist configurations
How to access extra support
All our software includes a complementary support package.
Our technical team provides additional 1-2-1 training and support packs as required. This includes a post processor set up pack if you need help integrating OptiNest with your CNC.
New to OptiNest?
Please get in touch here if you would like to see OptiNest in action and discuss how it will benefit your business.
A member of our technical team would be happy to help.
You can also click here for further information on OptiNest.
