Nesting parameter to set whether tabs are applied to small parts only
If the 'apply tabs to small parts only' is not set, then tabs can apply to all the pieces on a pattern. If the parameter is set, then only parts defined as small will have tabs applied.
There are two ways in which a part will be classed as small.
1) The information box type 'do not place part on the edge' (in the nesting section) can be specified and then a value set for each individual part.
2) The second way in which parts can be classed as small is via the machining centre parameters. This is set via the first pass routing parameters on the Nested patterns tab.
The parameters are Max area of part and Max smallest side.
If the part is smaller than these values, then it will be classed as a small part.
Notes
- Can also be set as a material parameter at both board and material level