Align Function Explanation
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Align Function Explanation

Function Description

"Align" is applicable to scenarios where one edge of part coincides with the edge of plate and does not require cutting.

 

Operation Steps

1. Click "Align" at the top toolbar to activate it (it will light up when activated).

2. Drag the part into the plate.

Note: "Align" cannot apply to parts with outer contour compensation.

 

When "Align" is enabled, the option of "Auto leadin and extend out of the plate" is checked by default.

 

Check "Enable Align for Auto Nest", the plate margin will be ignored and the edges of the parts will coincide with the plate when auto nested.

 

Coincident edges are set as unprocessed automatically in the cutting software.

    • After setting "Align", click "Export Cutting File (recommended)" to export nrp2 file.

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    • Click the Open button in the upper left corner of the cutting software to open the exported file.

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    • Perform a simulation in the cutting software, and you can see that the edges that used "Align" are not processed.

  •  
    • The function of "Auto leadin and extend out of the plate" will display a knife icon in the cutting software.

Align Function Explanation 360view

Function Description

"Align" is applicable to scenarios where one edge of part coincides with the edge of plate and does not require cutting.

 

Operation Steps

1. Click "Align" at the top toolbar to activate it (it will light up when activated).

2. Drag the part into the plate.

Note: "Align" cannot apply to parts with outer contour compensation.

 

When "Align" is enabled, the option of "Auto leadin and extend out of the plate" is checked by default.

 

Check "Enable Align for Auto Nest", the plate margin will be ignored and the edges of the parts will coincide with the plate when auto nested.

 

Coincident edges are set as unprocessed automatically in the cutting software.

    • After setting "Align", click "Export Cutting File (recommended)" to export nrp2 file.

  •  
    • Click the Open button in the upper left corner of the cutting software to open the exported file.

  •  
    • Perform a simulation in the cutting software, and you can see that the edges that used "Align" are not processed.

  •  
    • The function of "Auto leadin and extend out of the plate" will display a knife icon in the cutting software.