Allow part to be cut from multiple strip widths

Optimising parameter to set how the Crosscut patterns operate

Check the box to set this parameter

Allow part to be cut from multiple strip widths

By default the crosscut optimiser (or 'crosscut pattern only' option) cut each part from narrowest board available. This can be a problem if there is not enough stock for some board widths or the part does not fit the length of the narrowest board.

This parameter allows the use of a wider board width if there is not enough stock of the narrower board width or if a part does not fit in the length of a narrower board.

For example:-

Part list

Part    Length   Width  Qty

PRT/01   780.0   400.0   20

PRT/02   596.0   400.0   35

PRT/08  1210.0   400.0   10

PRT/09  2150.0   400.0   30

Board list

Board   Length    Width    Qty

BRD/101   1830.0   420.0   300

BRD/102   2440.0   600.0   200

By default all 4 parts use board BRD/101 as that is the narrowest board.

However, part PRT/09 does not fit in the length of BRD/101. When this parameter is checked PRT/09 can be cut from the wider board (BRD/102).

Notes

- Can also be set as a Material parameter at material level.