Optimising parameter to set a preference for offcuts created in patterns
This parameter allows users to configure the optimiser to favour offcuts that are the full length or full width of the board when comparing patterns with the same yield.
There are 5 preferences: -
i) None - no preference, compare patterns based on overall cost adjusted for any offcut value
ii) Full length - favour patterns with no head cuts and rip offcut at the bottom of the pattern
iii) Full width - favour patterns with null head offcut
iv) Full length then full width - favour patterns with full length rip offcut above patterns with null head cut and favour each of those when compared to other offcut arrangements
v) Full width then full length - favour patterns with null head offcut above patterns with full length rip offcut and favour each of those when compared to other offcut arrangements.
Notes
- Can also be set as a Material parameter at material level.
- When comparing patterns based on offcut preference the cutting cost is ignored