Sequence Optimizer

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Table of Contents
Functional Principle
The program introduces itself .................................................................................... 9
Quick start ................................................................................................................ 10
General ................................................................................................................. 10
Configuration ........................................................................................................ 10
Article Master Data ........................................................................................... 11
Parameters ....................................................................................................... 12
Customer .......................................................................................................... 13
Spacer ............................................................................................................... 13
IG ...................................................................................................................... 14
Setup ................................................................................................................. 14
Tab General ................................................................................................... 15
Tab Tables ..................................................................................................... 15
Tab Benders .................................................................................................. 15
Tab Lists ........................................................................................................ 15
Tab XOPT-Orga ............................................................................................ 15
Labels ............................................................................................................... 16
Input of Data ............................................................................................................ 17
Entering Sizes in Inch ........................................................................................... 18
Creating a New File .............................................................................................. 19
How to Open a File ............................................................................................... 20
How to Delete a File ............................................................................................. 21
How to Enter a New Item ..................................................................................... 22
How to Edit an Item .............................................................................................. 24
File Types ............................................................................................................. 25
Order Items ....................................................................................................... 25
Filler Sizes ........................................................................................................ 26
Residue Items ................................................................................................... 26
Production Files ................................................................................................ 27
Breakage ........................................................................................................... 27
Quick Optimization ............................................................................................ 28
Priorities ............................................................................................................... 28
Description of priorities ..................................................................................... 29
Priority 0 ........................................................................................................ 29
Priority 1 ........................................................................................................ 29
Priority 2 ........................................................................................................ 29
Priority 3 ........................................................................................................ 29
Priority 4 ........................................................................................................ 29
Priority 5-9 ..................................................................................................... 29
Data Import .............................................................................................................. 30
Receive Data from Host ....................................................................................... 30
DXF Import ........................................................................................................... 31
Shape 99 ................................................................................................................. 33
Enter Shape 99 .................................................................................................... 33
Shapes ..................................................................................................................... 34
Edge Shifts for Shapes ......................................................................................... 35
Edge shift depending on an adjacent edge ....................................................... 36
Optimization ............................................................................................................. 38
Compile New Optimization ................................................................................... 39
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Group Numbers .................................................................................................... 41

Start Optimization ................................................................................................. 42

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Optimize ............................................................................................................... 43
Optimizing the Optimization .............................................................................. 43
Optimize ............................................................................................................ 43
Variant Optimization ............................................................................................. 44
Temporary Change of Article Master Data ........................................................... 44
Temporary Change of Parameter Master Data .................................................... 45
Database ................................................................................................................. 46
Repairing a Damaged Database .......................................................................... 46
Compress Database ............................................................................................. 46
Manual Cutting Plan Editor ...................................................................................... 47
Result Display Summary ...................................................................................... 47
The Graphics Editor ............................................................................................. 49
Processing ........................................................................................................ 49
Output ...................................................................................................................... 50
XOPT-Fit .................................................................................................................. 51
Definition of Terms ................................................................................................... 53
Help ......................................................................................................................... 55
Online Help ........................................................................................................... 55
Online Short Info .................................................................................................. 55
Manual .................................................................................................................. 55
The Help System .............................................................................................. 55
How to use the help function ............................................................................. 56
Note on Dialogs ................................................................................................ 59
Info Window ...................................................................................................... 60
Info Topic .......................................................................................................... 60
List of Dialogs .......................................................................................................... 61

Operation
Overview .................................................................................................................. 65
Surface .................................................................................................................... 66
The Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 67
Using Menus and Dialogs .................................................................................... 67
Buttons .............................................................................................................. 68
Hot Key ............................................................................................................. 68
Radio Button ..................................................................................................... 68
Combo Box ....................................................................................................... 68
Checkbox .......................................................................................................... 69
Menu Bar/Menu Item ........................................................................................ 69
Table/Column Header ....................................................................................... 69
Hotkeys ................................................................................................................ 70
Keys for Navigation .............................................................................................. 71
End ....................................................................................................................... 71
Master Data ............................................................................................................. 72
Input of Data ............................................................................................................ 79
Shape Input .......................................................................................................... 84
Import ....................................................................................................................... 85
Optimization ............................................................................................................. 87
XOPT-Fit .................................................................................................................. 96
Output ...................................................................................................................... 97
Statistics ................................................................................................................ 101

Software Reference
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Menus .................................................................................................................... 105

Master Data ........................................................................................................... 107
Enter Password .................................................................................................. 108
Article ................................................................................................................. 109

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Stockplates ......................................................................................................... 114

Areas without Cuts ............................................................................................. 117
Parameters ......................................................................................................... 119
Customer ............................................................................................................ 124
Spacer ................................................................................................................ 126
IG ........................................................................................................................ 128
Setup .................................................................................................................. 130
Tab General .................................................................................................... 131
Tab Tables ...................................................................................................... 133
Tab Benders ................................................................................................... 134
Tab Lists ......................................................................................................... 135
Tab XOPT Organisation/Logical Racks .......................................................... 137
Tab XOPT Organisation/Size Categories ....................................................... 139
Label Generator ................................................................................................. 141
Change Password .............................................................................................. 142
Edit Report ......................................................................................................... 143
Insert Report ....................................................................................................... 144
New .................................................................................................................... 145
Open File ............................................................................................................ 147
Output ................................................................................................................. 148
Order Items ........................................................................................................ 150
Edit Extra Texts .................................................................................................. 155
Overcuts ............................................................................................................. 156
Delete File .......................................................................................................... 157
Shape input ........................................................................................................ 158
Edge Shifts for Shapes .......................................................................................... 160
Edge shift depending on an adjacent edge ..................................................... 160
Shape 99 ............................................................................................................ 162
Enter Shape 99 ............................................................................................... 162
Receive Data from Host ..................................................................................... 163
Import DXF File... ............................................................................................... 164
Statistics ............................................................................................................. 166
Optimization ........................................................................................................... 168
Group No. ........................................................................................................... 170
Select Article ...................................................................................................... 171
Optimization ....................................................................................................... 172
Variant Optimization ........................................................................................... 174
Temporary Change of Article Master Data ......................................................... 176
Temporary Change of Parameter Master Data .................................................. 181
XOPT-Fit Settings .............................................................................................. 185
XOPT-Fit Optimization ....................................................................................... 186
XOPT-Fit ............................................................................................................ 187
New size category .............................................................................................. 189
XOPT-Fit Output ................................................................................................. 190
Manual Cutting Plan Editor .................................................................................... 191
Result Display Summary .................................................................................... 191
Graphic Editor .................................................................................................... 195
Context menu ..................................................................................................... 197
Processing ...................................................................................................... 197
Add ..................................................................................................................... 200
Load Result ........................................................................................................ 202
Save Result / Save As ........................................................................................ 203
Output .................................................................................................................... 205
Cutting Code ...................................................................................................... 206
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Labels ................................................................................................................. 207

Cutting Patterns/Cutting Lists ............................................................................. 210
Lists .................................................................................................................... 212
Bending Code ..................................................................................................... 213

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About XOPT ........................................................................................................... 214

Index 215
Index Sequence Optimizer .................................................................................... 217
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 Functional Principle The program introduces itself

The program introduces itself

Cutting and flat glass production technology have reached a high degree of
sophistication. The production speed has been optimized too.
The main potential for rationalisation now lies in the improvement of yield and
in buffer optimization.
Sequence Optimizer is a Windows-based optimization program with a simple
and comfortable user interface.
Sequence Optimizer will produce good yield within only a short time. This is
accompanied by material saving and thus, considerably reduced costs.
Sequence Optimizer can be configured to suit your individual needs.
Master data are used to manage optimization parameters, glass articles, etc.
Input and maintenance of master data is easy and requires no special training.
The item input menu is clearly structured and designed for quick input. The
data to be optimized can be loaded from a server for further processing. Get-
ting a result out of the selected order items just takes a few steps or mouse-
clicks.
Optimization results are available as lists, or graphics. The graphic display of
results allows to edit the patterns quickly, e.g. with the Copy and Paste func-
tion.

Hardware protection
Sequence Optimizer is protected against unauthorised use by a dongle
which is simply plugged into the parallel interface of your PCgesteckt!
Sequence Optimizer can be run only with this dongle.
In case of further questions, please contact

A+W Software GmbH.

Tel.: +49 6404 2051-0
Fax.: +49 6404 2051-877
eMail: [email protected]
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Quick start
General
The program can be started either via the desktop shortcut which can be defi-
ned at the setup, or by means of the corresponding entry in menu Start > Pro-
grams (in Windows).
Once you have started the program you will find that it is easy to handle. You
will find its operation even easier if you have already been working with one of
the previous versions of the program.

Configuration
You have to enter the master data before you can start working with Sequence
Optimizer.
Sequence Optimizer offers the following master data:
• Article Master Data
• Parameters
• Customer
• Spacer
• IG
• Setup
• Labels
To configure master data, please use the buton

Illustr. A-1 Button master data

You will be asked to enter a password protecting the master data. The stan-
dard password is 1111. If you have entered the password correctly, the master
data buttons will be visible. We are going to explain the individual master data
areas below:
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Article Master Data

The article master data dialog consists of the following tabs:
• Article
• Stockplates
• Areas without Cuts
You can use the mouse (clicking on the required field), the tab key or the enter
key to move among the tabs.
The individual tables give a quick overview of the existing data. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.

Article
Article master data will help you to avoid redundant input of article data. For
every product you want to use, you define features such as thickness, surchar-
ges, trim, etc. In a second step, you define the stockplates belonging to this
product.
The defined articles can be easily selected by means of the product name
(combo boxes).
Apart from that, Article master data will help you with stock management.
When new patterns are created, the corresponding number of stockplates will
be withdrawn from the defined number of stockplates.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please
refer to the direct help system.

Stockplates
Tab Stockplates serves to manage the stockplates for the individual articles.
You can define any number of stockplates for a product, edit individual stock-
plates, or delete stockplates. Stockplates can be easily selected, e.g. to create
a new pattern.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please
refer to the direct help system.
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Areas without Cuts

The cut-free areas allow to define a top and/or bottom edge.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please refer
to the direct help system.

More information on article master data

 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109
 Software Reference, “Stockplates” on page A-114
 Software Reference, “Areas without Cuts” on page A-117
 Operation, “Entering an Article” on page A-72

Parameters
This dialog is used to define parameter records for the cutting tables which can
be easily selected from a drop-down field at optimization. The parameters de-
fine table restrictions, breakage parameters, etc. Various parameter records
can be defined for a table. This guarantees high flexibility for optimization. In
addition to selecting a parameter record for an optimization, variant optimiza-
tion allows to use several, freely selectable parameter records at once. After-
wards, you select the best result for further processing.
Select Parameter from menu Master Data, or click on the button [Master data]
to enable the master data tool bar. Click on the button [Parameter] to open the
Parameter dialog.
Move through the dialog by means of the mouse (clicking on the respective in-
put/editing field), the tab key, or the enter key.
The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a column
header in the table to sort the table by this column (in ascending or descending
order). Click on a record in the table to load the data into the appropriate input/
editing fields for further processing.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please
refer to the direct help system.

More information on parameters

 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
 Functional Principle, “Optimization” on page A-38
 Operation, “Defining a Parameter” on page A-74
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Customer
This menu serves to manage customer master data. Enter all information on
the customers such as name, address, phone number, etc.
Select Customers from menu Master Data, or click on the button [Master Data]
to enable the master data tool bar. Click on the button [Customer] to open the
required input dialog.
To move throughout the window use your mouse (clicking on the respective
field), the tab key, or the enter key.
The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a column
header in the table to sort the table by this column (in ascending or descending
order). Click on a record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/
editing fields for further processing.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please
refer to the direct help system.

More information on customers

 Software Reference, “Customer” on page A-124
 Operation, “Entering a Customer” on page A-75

Spacer
This dialog serves to enter and manage spacer data which can be easily se-
lected from a combo box at data input or IG master data input. This includes
information on thickness and type. You can also enter bender text. Spacer in-
formation will appear on different output media.
Select Spacer from menu Master Data, or click on the master data button to
enable the master data tool bar. Click on the button [Spacer] to activate dialoge
Spacer.
To move throughout the window use your mouse (clicking on the respective
field), the tab key, or the enter key.
The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a column
header in the table to sort the table by this column (in ascending or descending
order). Click on a record in the table to load the data into the appropriate input/
editing fields for further processing.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please
refer to the direct help system.

More information on spacers

 Software Reference, “Spacer” on page A-126
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 Operation, “Entering a Spacer” on page A-76

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IG
Dialog IG serves to enter and maintain data for the definition of IG units which
can be easily selected from a drop-down menu at input.
To enter production data, the individual parameters (article 1/airspace 1/article
2 etc.) have to be entered separately. To simplify this procedure and to get the
same structure for a certain IG unit always, you can define complete IG units
which can be selected from a combo box in the production file input menu. You
can define units with up to three lites. The required products and spacers must
have been defined earlier in the appropriate master data.
Select IG from menu Master Data or click on button [Master Data] to enable
the master data tool bar. Click on the button [IG] to open the dialog IG.
To move throughout the window use your mouse (clicking on the respective
field), the tab key, or the enter key.
The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a column
header in the table to sort the table by this column (in ascending or descending
order). Click on a record in the table to load the data into the appropriate input/
editing fields for further processing.

Explanation of fields
For information on the input/editing fields and the dialog elements, please
refer to the direct help system.

More information on IG
 Software Reference, “IG” on page A-128
 Software Reference, “Spacer” on page A-126
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109
 Operation, “IG Input” on page A-77

Setup
Program settings such as program language, the master data codeword, and
the target directories for the machinery codes are defined in the setup. You can
also configure various reports.
Dialog Setup offers the following tabs:
• Tab General
• Tab Tables
• Tab Benders
• Tab Lists
• Tab XOPT-Orga
Click on a tab to show its configuration and setting options. Make the required
settings on the individual tabs and confirm your changes by [OK]. Use [Cancel]
to reject all changes.
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Tab General
Tab General allows to define general program features. This includes the pro-
gram language (can be changed during the runtime), the use of optimization
files, and changing the password for master data.

Password-protected area
Master data are password-protected. Right after program installation, this
code is 1111; it should be changed immediately after installation!

 Software Reference, “Tab General” on page A-131

Tab Tables
Defines the target for the machinery code files for the cutting tables to be con-
trolled. You can enter the same target for all cutting tables, or a separate target
per cutting table.
 Software Reference, “Tab Tables” on page A-133

Tab Benders
Defines the target for the machinery code files for the benders to be controlled.
You can enter the same target for all benders, or a separate target per bender.
 Software Reference, “Tab Benders” on page A-134

Tab Lists
Lists (reports) are an efficient way of editing information. The program comes
with a number of standard lists. Special lists can be created on request. Lists
are stored as files in the program sub-directory Reports\Output or Reports\In-
put. Select the lists that can be used in the program (the list being shown as
an entry in the table)., and the standard lists to be used (tick the checkbox in
front of the list).
 Software Reference, “Tab Lists” on page A-135

Tab XOPT-Orga
Tab XOPT-Orga offers two types of organisation:
• Logical Racks
• Size Categories

Logical Racks
Logical racks are used to define the racks you will be using. You can distingu-
ish A racks and harp racks. Enter an ID and a description for every rack. For
harp racks you can also define the number of slots. For A racks, the rack depth
can be entered. Apart from that you can enter rack number areas for the indi-
vidual rack types.
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Size Categories
With this rack organisation, lites are put onto racks acc. to their edge length.
The Group by fields define if the short or the long edge of the surrounding rec-
tangle shall be used for analysis. If the shorter edge is chosen, you also have
to enter the maximum ratio of short and long edge because it may not make
sense to set a narrow but high lite onto the shorter edge. When the system
analyses the edge lengths and detects an item that does not match the defined
ratio, it will use the longer edge for this item (even if defined differently in mas-
ter data).
You can also enter fixed rack numbers for special lites; the edge length of the-
se lites will not be analysed but they are just put onto the corresponding racks.
Special properties are:
• Shapes
• Items with large quantities (series). Field Series/quantities defines the
number of lites from which on an item is considered a series.
• Special lites (file LABEL.SET contains the fixed field SO_GLAS which is
used for analysis). Field SO_GLAS can e.g. be filled at order entry with ex-
tra text.

More information on XOPT-Orga

 Software Reference, “Tab XOPT Organisation/Logical Racks” on page A-137
 Software Reference, “Tab XOPT Organisation/Size Categories” on page A-139
 Operation, “Master Data” on page A-72

Labels
Create labels acc. to your requirements or amend existing labels. The label
generator will support your work with easily-to-use tools. Just a few mouse
clicks will produce expressive and clear labels that match the given pattern.
Select the label pattern for the current printout in dialog Output.
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-148
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Input of Data
Sequence Optimizer manages the order items to be optimized in different files
or file types. These files/file types represent the grouping of items by priorities
and/or glass article. A file of the type Filler sizes can e.g. be used to save items
with one glass article. Optimization can use this file automatically to improve
the yield of files of the type Order items with the same glass article.
Unlike files of the type Production files, other file types can include just one
glass article per file. Existing files can be changed anytime (add, change, or
delete items). Individual order items can be split onto several files/file types
acc. to user-defined criteria.

Notes on file types

The individual file types differ e. g. with regard to the priorities set in the in-
put menu. Editing production files also requires a slightly different method.
The system will point this out to you where necessary.

The further procedure could be:

• “Creating a New File” on page A-80
• “How to Open a File” on page A-81
• “How to Enter a New Item” on page A-82
• “How to Edit an Item” on page A-82

More information on data input

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Functional Principle, “Entering Sizes in Inch” on page A-18
 Functional Principle, “Creating a New File” on page A-19
 Functional Principle, “How to Open a File” on page A-20
 Functional Principle, “How to Enter a New Item” on page A-22
 Operation, “Input of Data” on page A-79
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
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Entering Sizes in Inch

If Inch has been set as a measure when the program is installed, you can enter
sizes in the following way.
To get e.g. 12"1/4, enter:
Number1 Blank Number2 Blank Number3
12 Blank 1 Blank 4
The program will automatically add the symbols " and /
The numbers could look as follows:
Number1 = 3 digits
Number2 = 2-3 digits (for 1/128 Inch)
Number3 = 2-3 digits (for 1/128 Inch)
For the quick input of sizes in entire inches, you can enter Number1 and press
the Return/Enter key. The program will automatically add " to the Number1 and
goes to the next field.
If Number1 has more than three digits, the fourth digit will be an inch symbol
("). After that you can enter two digits for Number2; a slash will be automati-
cally added for the third or fourth digit, and you can enter the last digit.
You can also enter the inches as decimals (12,25).

Conversion of measures
Measures already entered in the database will not be converted!
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Creating a New File

A new file can be entered either via menu File > New, by means of the corre-
sponding button, or with the hotkey (<Ctrl> + <N>). This will produce the menu
for file type selection:

Illustr. A-2 File new

Select the required file type and confirm your selection by [OK]. An empty
menu for item input appears. Click on the [Cancel] button to stop this process.

Illustr. A-3 How to enter a new item

Filling in the fields File name and Article will enable the button [Insert] so that
you can enter a new item. If there are existing records, the data of the tagged
items will be adopted for the new item; the rack number will be raised automa-
tically.
Just change the required fields.
After item input you can quit the menu by clicking on [Close]. The data will be
automatically saved in the file (file name in the first field at the top of the menu).
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You can change this file name to create a new file of the same type.

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More information on creating a new file

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Functional Principle, “Entering Sizes in Inch” on page A-18
 Functional Principle, “Creating a New File” on page A-19
 Operation, “Creating a New File” on page A-80

How to Open a File

You can open an existing file either via File > Open, by means of the corrspon-
ding button, or with the hotkey (<Ctrl> + <O>). This will produce the menu for
file type selection:

Illustr. A-4 Open file

First, select the required file type.

All existing files of this type will be displayed. Select the file by means of the
mouse or the arrow keys and open it by double-clicking on the file name or by
clicking on the button [Open]. The dialog for item input/display appears.
Use the [Output] button to go to the dialog for printing lists, labels, and bending
codes.
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-148
Click on the [Cancel] button to stop this process.
The further procedure could be:
• “How to Edit an Item” on page A-82
• “How to Enter a New Item” on page A-82

More information on opening a file

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Operation, “Hotkeys” on page A-70
 Operation, “Keys for Navigation” on page A-71
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 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147

 Operation, “How to Open a File” on page A-81

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How to Delete a File

Sequence Optimizer files can only be deleted via menu File > Delete. First se-
lect the file type of the file to be deleted then the file you want to delete. Dou-
ble-click on the file or press button [Delete] to delete the file; the system will
issue a security check.
Button [Delete All] allows to delete all files of the selected type.
 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
Click on the [Cancel] button to stop this process.

More information on deleting a file

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Operation, “Hotkeys” on page A-70
 Operation, “Keys for Navigation” on page A-71
 Operation, “How to Delete a File” on page A-81
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How to Enter a New Item

Input of a new item is the same for new and existing files. You only have to
make the distinction between the file types, especially fiel type Production
files. Selection of the article(s) here differs from the other file types. The menu
for entering a new item looks the same for all file types. If you have created a
new file or opened an existing file, the dialog can look as follows:

Illustr. A-5 How to enter a new item

Click on button [Insert] or press <Insert> button to create a new item. If there
are existing records, the data of the tagged items will be adopted for the new
item; the rack number will be raised automatically.

Just change the required fields.

After item input you can quit the menu by clicking on [Close]. The data will be
automatically saved in the file (file name in the first field at the top of the menu).
You can change this file name to create a new file of the same type.

Temporary saving
If you have to enter a bulk of data you can use the button [Save] (or functi-
noal key <F10>) to buffer your entries.
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The next step now could be optimization:

• “Optimization” on page A-38
You can of course enter more data or edit existing data.

More information on entering a new item

 Functional Principle, “How to Open a File” on page A-20
 Operation, “Hotkeys” on page A-70
 Operation, “Keys for Navigation” on page A-71
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147
 Operation, “How to Enter a New Item” on page A-82
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How to Edit an Item

Open the file in which you want to change one or more items. The table at the
centre of the menu shows all items of the selected file:

Illustr. A-6 Editing an item

The focus is on the field File names at first.

Double-click on the item you want to change. This brings you to the bottom
part of the dialog, Single item. This is where you can make the required chan-
ges. When you have changed a field, the change will automatically appear in
the table at the centre of the dialog when you move the cursor to the next field.

Temporary saving
If you have to enter a bulk of data you can use the button [Save] (or functi-
noal key <F10>) to buffer your entries.

The next step now could be optimization:

• “Optimization” on page A-38

More information on editing items

 Functional Principle, “How to Open a File” on page A-20
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147
 Operation, “How to Edit an Item” on page A-82
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File Types
Sequence Optimizer manages the order items to be optimized in different files
or file types. These files/file types represent the grouping of items by priorities
and/or glass article. You can change the defined priority within a file type for
individual items. This will affect the optimization of this item, depending on the
selected priority.
Sequence Optimizer uses the following file types:
• Order Items
 Functional Principle, “Order Items” on page A-25
• Filler Sizes
 Functional Principle, “Filler Sizes” on page A-26
• Residue Items
 Functional Principle, “Residue Items” on page A-26
• Production Files
 Functional Principle, “Production Files” on page A-27
• Breakage
 Functional Principle, “Breakage” on page A-27

More information on file types

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147

Order Items
Files of the order item type contain items the lites of which will all be included
in the optimization (if the defined priority is kept). All lites have the same glass
product and - at first - the same priority. If this file type has been chosen for the
items, the priority in the input menu is preset with 1. This should be changed
only in special circumstances.

More information on order items

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147
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Filler Sizes
Files of the type filler sizes contain items with lites that will be used to improve
the yield or to fill the residue plate for optimization. Optimization decides whe-
ther and how many lites will be optimized. After the lites have been withdrawn
by optimization, the items will be updated in the file. All lites have the same
glass product and the same defined priority. If this file type has been chosen
for the items, the priority in the input menu is preset with 2. This should be
changed only in special circumstances.

More information on filler sizes

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147

Residue Items
These files contain items with lites from resolved cutting plans from previous
optimizations.
After optimization, you can resolve the cutting patterns, i.e. individual patterns
(cutting plans) will not be transferred to automatic cutting. Usually, one just re-
solves the pattern on the residue plate (the unused remainder of the last stock-
plate) of the optimization if it contains just a few lites and if it would be
ineffective to have this stockplate cut automatically.
Files with residue items will be created by optimization job. A file with residue
items contains the lites of the resolved patterns, by order item. The file with the
residue items only contains the lites of the resolved patters, the priority will be
determined automatically. This setting should only be changed in special cir-
cumstances.

More information on residue items

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147
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Production Files
Production files can include up to three different glass products per unit.
Usually, production files are transferred from a server (order entry, ALFAK,
AWPool etc.) to Sequence Optimizer. They contain order items for IG, lamina-
ted glass, etc. with maximally three lites per unit. Production files can contain
different glass products. If this file type has been chosen for the items, the pri-
ority in the input menu is preset with 1. This should be changed only in special
circumstances.
You can of course enter production files by hand!

More information on production files

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147

Breakage
You can define order items from a withdrawn optimization that shall be reopti-
mized. The order item - with a random number of lites - will be saved in a re-
sidue item file and can be reoptimized.
The name of the residue item file consists of the letters BRK and the optimiza-
tion number of the withdrawn optimization to which the selected order item be-
longs.
This allows to enter remakes without having to re-enter the whole order item.

More information on breakage

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147
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Quick Optimization
This file type allows the direct input of the items to be optimized. Filed File
name is preset by QUICKOPT and field Description with Quick optimization.
After entering the corresponding items you can use the [Optimize] button to
access the optimization directly.
The following input fields can be disabled for data input in the registration da-
tabase:
• Customer
• Edgework
• Order item
• Order number
• Priority
• Reference
• 2nd glass name
• Shape number
• AIR1/2

Priorities
The priorities influence the optimization process. The individual file types have
certain standard priorities.
Sequence Optimizer currently offers the following priorities:
• Order items = 1,
• Filler sizes = 2, 3, 4
• Residue items = 0,
• Production files = 1.
This means that all items you add to a file will get the priority defined for this
file type! This setting should only be changed in special circumstances.

Changing the priorities

Since optimization uses the priorities for planning purposes, you should be
careful when you change the priorities for a file type.

More information on priorities

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
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Description of priorities
Follows a detailed description of priorities:

Priority 0
Priority 0 marks Express lites. All lites of this priority will be used on the first
cutting plans.

Priority 1
Priority 1 marks Common lites. All lites of this priority have to be optimized but
can be used in any cutting plan.

Priority 2
Priority 2 marks Filler sizes. These lites can be used to improve the yield (more
stockplates may be required!).

Priority 3
Priority 3 are also Filler sizes. These lites are handled like priority 2. Lites of
this priority that are used in the same optimization as lites of priority 2, will be
used for yield improvement to a lower extent.

Priority 4
Priority 4 are lites that are only used to fill up waste within the cutting plan, and
to fill the residue plate. This does not mean that more stockplates will be re-
quired.

Priority 5-9
Lites of priority 5 to 9 have the same attributes as those of priority 0 to 4, but
they cannot be rotated (even if in article master data, the field Rotate is acti-
ve!).

More information on priorities

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
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Data Import
Sequence Optimizer can import data from a server by means of ASCII files.
These files may be quite complex. They can include a single order item with
several items that all have the same article, or a mixture of different order items
and e.g. various production files (an item can have several, different articles)
that shall be processed by Sequence Optimizer.
For each of these groups within the imported file, a file of the Sequence Opti-
mizer pattern will be created. These files can be edited or passed on to opti-
mization right away.

External order data

When external order data are imported (XHOSTINP files), the articles are
created at import and may have to be edited!

The further procedure could be:

• “Receive Data from Host” on page A-30

Receive Data from Host

Start the import of an XHOSTINP file via menu File > Import data from host,
the corresponding button on the tool bar, or the hardkey <Crtl> + <R>.
The file XHOSTINP.ASC can transfer several jobs to Sequence Optimizer.
Every job is represented by a so-called header in the XHOSTINP file.
Sequence Optimizer will create a new file for every header, based on the file
type. These files can be edited further or optimized right away.
If unknown articles are detected at file import, these will be automatically crea-
ted and may have to be edited!

Article
When external order data are imported (XHOSTINP.ASC files), articles
have to be created for the imported items!

The further procedure could be:

• Execute “Optimization” on page A-38

More information on data import

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Software Reference, “Receive Data from Host” on page A-163
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DXF Import
This function allows to import free shapes (Shape99) which were exported by
a CAD system for instance. Please obey the restrictions (see below). Free
shapes can be selected from a special dialog during data input.
The DXF import menu offers the following options to control the import:
Option 1: Select a layer or all layers (*) for import. DXF import searches for a
closed contour on the selected layers. Import is completed when a closed con-
tour has been found.
Option 2: Select option Import all layers. The program will import all segments
from all layers into one shape! There have to be no closed contours!

Procedure 1:
• Click on the required layer in the top section of the dialog, or use "*" (aste-
risk) to select all layers to be imported. The system only considers layers
with a closed contour.
• Enter a name for the shape to be imported in field Shape name. You will
find the free shape by this name at data input. If you select all layers (*), the
system will automatically attach to the name entered by you the layer name
containing the valid shape.
• Select a measure for the shapes to be imported.
• Enter the size for the trim. The [Import] button is active now.
• Click on button [Import].
• A message window shows the result of the import.

Requirements
Please obey the following requirements for the import of free shapes:
1. A layer has to include at least one closed contour. 2. Only ARC-, line-
and circle-entities can be handled.
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Procedure 2:
• Choose the option Import all layers. All segments of all layers will be impor-
ted.
• Sort (option)
Choose this option to optimize the cutting path. Starting from the segment
end, the program will search for the starting point of the nearest element.
This is independent of the position of the segments on the layers.
Exception: Circles will always be cut last!

Sort
This option is only active in connection with the option Import all layers.

• Enter a name for the shape to be imported in field Shape name. You will
find the free shape by this name at data input.
• Select a measure for the shapes to be imported.
• Enter the size for the trim. The [Import] button is active now.
• Press the [Import] button.
• A message window shows the result of the import.

Requirements
Please obey the following requirements for the import of free shapes: The
system supports only ARC-, line- and circle entities.

More information on DXF import

 Software Reference, “Import DXF File...” on page A-164
 Functional Principle, “Enter Shape 99” on page A-33
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Shape 99
Shape 99 refers to free shapes with a defined size. Those shapes are e.g. en-
tered by means of Albat + Wirsam's Shaping & Nesting system, and saved in
a special file for free shapes. Simple, free shapes can also be created and edi-
ted by means of the Shape 99 Generator!
Free shapes can only be chosen from this file. Editing or a change of parame-
ters can only be done by means of the programs that were used to enter or
edit the free shapes (e. g. Shaping & Nesting, Shape 99 Generator)!

Enter Shape 99
If this module is released in your version, load the Shape 99 Generator by me-
ans of the menu bar, using the corresponding icon.

Illustr. A-7 Button Form 99

More information on Shape 99

 Software Reference, “Shape 99” on page A-162
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Shapes
This dialog is used to enter standard shapes. The selection depends on the
shape catalogue you are using.

A Parameter overview C Shape preview window

B Shape trim D Shape sketch
Illustr. A-8 Shape input

Parameter list (A)

The necessary input for the selected shape is shown in the top left window of
the menu. Your entries will immediately appear in the shape preview window
(C) in the menu; the shape is shown proportionally. The shape sketch (D) ser-
ves to depict the input parameters.

Shape trim (B)

Depending on the selected shape, you can enlarge the surrounding rectangle
(rectangle to be cut). This may be necessary for breakout.
The entry depends - among others - on the glass thickness and is usually loa-
ded from master data. of the loading program. In this case, you can only select
the trim (T1, T2...) to be considered.
Click on the box in front of the trim name to activate the trim (i. e. consider the
trim size). A tick appears in the box. Clicking on the box a second time will di-
sable the trim.
The shape sketch (D) shows the structure of the shape parameters.
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Shape preview window (C)

This window shows the selected shape (black line) and the surrounding rect-
angle (red line) true to scale. Amended shape parameters will be applied to
the preview immediately.

Shape sketch (D)

This window shows the grouping of shape parameters (red) for the selected
shape. The parameter types and the number of parameters depend on the se-
lected shape.

More information on shapes

 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158
 Operation, “Shape Input” on page A-84

Edge Shifts for Shapes

File > New > Order Items > OK > Shapes (F8) > Edge shift

Startpunkt

Illustr. A-9 Edge shift

This function allows to shift the edges of a shape! It is used for processing al-
lowances (e.g. polishing).
The shape preview (C) shows the selected shape true to scale, in different ver-
sions. Green is the shape without edge shift. Shifted edge(s) are displayed in
black. Violet edges can only have a common edge shift. Example.: Shape 125.
The top section of the shape consists of four elements which all have the same
edge shift! The surrounding rectangle appears as a thin red line.
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In window Edge shift, tag the value to be changed. Clicking on a value wil mark
the corresponding edge in red. The first value on the list will shift the edge that
starts from the bottom left in the menu (see graphics: arrow). The other values,

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anti-clockwise, refer to the other edges. The number of entries depends on the
selected lite.
Positive entries for the shift will move the edge towards the outside! Negative
entries will move the edge inwards! The surrounding rectangle is adapted to
the amended shape.
The input for the selected edge is made in field Shift. You can also use the but-
ton [Enter]/[Return] to select the following value (and with this, the next edge)
from the list in field Edge shift and enter a number in field Shift.

Edge shift depending on an adjacent edge

To shift an edge depending on one of the adjacent edges, select the edge to
be shifted in window Edge shift, enter the size for the edge shift in field Shift
and press the following buttons:

Next If the shift is to refer to the following edge, anti-clockwise!

Previous If the shift is to refer to the previous edge, anti-clockwise!

The corresponding edge will be changed by the defined value, the shift for the
selected edge will be calculated, and the shape amended!

Positive and negative edge shifts

Positive entries for the shift will extend the adjacent edge, and will thus
move the selected edge to the outside! Negative entries will shorten the ad-
jacent edge, and move the selected edge inwards!

If the selected edges and the adjacent edge are at right angles, this type of
shift has the same effect as a direct edge shift.
As an example for the effects of the indirect edge shift, the same shape edge
was directly moved by 50 mm towards the outside in the first picture (size input
and Return/Enter button), and in the second picture, indirectly via the next
edge (button Next after entering 50 mm).
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Result 1:
The shape edge was directly moved towards the outside by 50 mm, the shape
has been amended!

Illustr. A-10 Edge shift, result 1

Result 2:
The shape edge was indirectly moved towards the outside, extending the next
edge by the defined size (50 mm); the shift of the selected edge was recalcu-
lated (here: 35.4 mm) and the shape has been amended!

Illustr. A-11 Edge shift, result 2

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Optimization
Optimization will combine items from one or more files in an optimization pool;
optimization is started with the defined stocksizes and optimization parame-
ters. You can import all file types into the optimization pool. Still, you need to
consider the priorities. The items from files of the type Filler sizes (priority 2, 3
and 4) will be considered for optimization only if they serve to improve the ove-
rall yield.
Each optimization is automatically marked by an optimization number. After
optimization, this number is raised by 1. The maximum optimization number
can be defined in master data.
 Software Reference, “Optimization Number” on page A-132
The result of an optimization is the optimum distribution of stockplates for an
article, considerieng the defined optimization parameters.
If the optimization result is satisfactory, the optimization can be booked. The
items involved will be deleted. If all items of a file have been considered for
optimization, the file will be deleted! The system writes an optimization file
which can be opened again via the results menu, e.g. for printing labels.
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Compile New Optimization

New optimizations can be compiled either via menu Optimization > Optimize,
by meansof the button, or using the hardkey <Ctrl> + <F3>. The program
opens the following dialog:

Illustr. A-12 Optimization

Click on the required file type in section Files then select the file. All items of
this file will appear in the top right table.
You have to tag the items you want to transfer to the optimization pool! When
you select a file, all items will be included.
To select individual items, just click on them. Several, consecutive items can
be marked by clicking on the first and on the last of those items while keeping
the <Shift> key pressed.
Load the selected item(s) into the optimization pool (table below) by pressing
Return/Enter or by clicking on button [Copy].
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Repeat the process of file selection/item selection until all required items ap-
pear in the optimization pool. Click on a field header in the table to sort the ta-
ble by this column! The menu could look as follows now:

Illustr. A-13 Optimization pool

To remove items from the optimization pool, tag the item(s) then press [Dele-
te].

More information on optimizations

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Software Reference, “Optimization” on page A-172
 Operation, “Optimization” on page A-87
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Group Numbers
All items that are transferred to the optimization pool (section Optimization
items) will automatically get group number 1. If the maximum number of items
per optimization group has been reached, the items will get the next higher
group number (2). This setting can be kept for most optimizations! To keep in-
dividual items together at cutting, you have to allocate a special group number.
You can e.g. keep orders together by assigning the same group number to the
individual order items!
Disadvantage: A group always starts with a new subplate! This may affect the
overall yield if the previous group does not fill the entire subplate or if the
groups do not consist of enough items/lites!

Notes on optimization groups

99 optimization groups are possible.
An optimization group must not exceed 200 or 300 items.

More information on optimizations

 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28
 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Software Reference, “Group No.” on page A-170
 Operation, “Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
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Start Optimization
When all items have been selected for optimization and groups have been for-
med (if required), click on the button [Next].
There are two possibilities:
• 1. There is just one article in the optimization pool: You will be passed on
to the optimization menu right away.
• 2. There are several articles in the optimization pool: You have to select an
article before you are passed on to the optimization menu.
After optimizing the selected article, you have to repeat this process for all ar-
ticles in the pool.
If the optimization pool includes different articles, the dialog for article selection
opens.

Illustr. A-14 Select article

The dialog shows all articles in the optimization pool.

Select article
Click on an article to activate the button [Next >>] and proceed with your
job.

The next step is the Optimization dialog.

Pressing [Cancel] will abort the entire optimization process! The button [<<
Back] will bring you back to the menu in which the optimization has been com-
piled.

More information on starting optimizations

 Software Reference, “Select Article” on page A-171
 Operation, “Select Article” on page A-89
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Optimize
This is the last optimization step. This menu starts the actual optimization pro-
cess. You can also display the optimization result as a table or graphics, you
can change various options to improve the optimization result, withdraw the
optimized items and go right to the output to create all necessary papers and
machinery codes.
You cannot load the optimization menu directly. You have to create an optimi-
zation pool first. In this menu, use the dialog Select article to go to dialog Op-
timization!

Dialog Select Article

Article selection will be automatically skipped if the optimization pool con-
tains just one glass article.

This menu shows a successful optimization.

Illustr. A-15 Optimization

Optimizing the Optimization

You can repeat the optimization by changing individual parameters.
Select one of the parameters defined in master data for this optimization job in
field Parameter. Field Name provides details on this parameter.
You can also choose variant optimization (parameter VAR). The buttons [Ar-
ticle] and [Parameter] can be used to change the corresponding master data
temporarily for this optimization job. You can e.g. complete missing stocksizes
or rack numbers or amend parameters to improve the yield. You can also use
the button [Items] to change the optimization structure.
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Optimize
Start the optimization by clicking on the button [Optimize]. If the optimization is
successful, the result is displayed automatically.

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Variant Optimization
Variant optimization allows to run optimizations automatically with various cut-
ting table parameters. After all parameters have been optimized, the results
are shown in a list. This way, you will get the best result for the optimization on
hand, based on the cutting table parameters defined in base data. The list pre-
sents for selection the number of stockplates, the number of patterns created,
the total waste, and the residue plate length of the last pattern. The optimiza-
tion with the lowest waste (i.e. the best result) and the smallest number of
stockplates used automatically appears on top of the list.

More information on variant optimization

 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119
 Software Reference, “Variant Optimization” on page A-174
 Operation, “Variant Optimization” on page A-91

Temporary Change of Article Master

Data
You may improve the optimization result by varying product and stockplate da-
ta. Change any data required, or add stockplates. Start a new optimization,
and compare the results. Product or stockplate data will be changed tempora-
rily for the optimization on hand. These changes do not influence the data en-
tered in base data! The product data and appropriate stockplates will be
shown automatically, and correspond to the product selected for optimization.

More information on temporarily changes of article master data

 Functional Principle, “Optimization” on page A-38
 Software Reference, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-176
 Operation, “Change Product Data for the Optimization on Hand” on page A-92
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Temporary Change of Parameter Master

Data
You may improve the optimization result by varying parameter data. Change
the parameter data as required, start a new optimization, and compare the re-
sults. Product base data will be changed temporarily, for the present optimiza-
tion. These changes do not influence the parameter data entered in base data!
The displayed data are based on the parameter selected in the optimization
menu.

More information on temporarily changes of parameter data

 Functional Principle, “Optimization” on page A-38
 Software Reference, “Temporary Change of Parameter Master Data” on
page A-181
 Operation, “Change Product Data for the Optimization on Hand” on page A-92
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Database
This chapter provides information on the database.

Repairing a Damaged Database

In most cases, Sequence Optimizer will detect that the database is damaged
when it tries to open or compress it.
If such an error message appears, you can use menu File > Repair Database
to repair the database. Dialog Open Database ... will ask you to select a data-
base first. Accept the suggested database name.

Repair Database
Close all windows except the program window before repairing the databa-
se. After repairing the database you should reboot the program.

Compress Database
Sequence Optimizer uses a database in the background. Large data volumes
are handled without the user noticing it. This may lead to database fragmen-
ting and to an inefficient use of the hard disk memory.

Compress Database
The database is compressed automatically.
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Manual Cutting Plan Editor

The manual cutting plan editor shows the cutting plan data in a table and gra-
phically. It can be used as an independent program or as an Add-In. Operation
is the same in both cases. If the cutting plan editor is used as an independent
program, patterns can be created, edited, and saved. In this case, the program
offers independent master data management for the required articles and cut-
ting table parameters. The intuitive program and menu guidance quickly pro-
duces the required result. The integrated program version shows the results
from previous optimizations which can be displayed as cutting patterns or edi-
ted by means of the graphic editor. In this case, the program has no own menu!
An additional [Close] button is integrated in the menu which will bring you back
to the loading program.

Result Display Summary

This dialog shows the results from previous optimizations or patterns that have
been edited by means of the graphic editor.

Illustr. A-16 Show result

The window is split into three areas. The bottom section (C) shows the table
with the patterns resulting from optimization while the top left section (A) pro-
vides details on the entire optimization. The buttons on the right (B) allow to
save (modified) results or load saved results.
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Individual patterns can be resolved to improve the yield.

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The lites of the resolved pattern are saved in a file (residue items) and are
available under the defined file name for new optimization jobs.
You can open the results menu by clicking on the button [Show result]. When
optimization has been successful, you can click on the button [Result] (in the
optimization menu) to go to the results menu which shows the current optimi-
zation result. Menu Optimization > Show result will also open the dialog Re-
sult.
Double-click on a pattern on the table (except in column Resolved) to go to the
graphics editor.

More information on the display of results

 Functional Principle, “The Graphics Editor” on page A-49
 Software Reference, “Result Display Summary” on page A-191
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The Graphics Editor

The manual cutting plan editor allows the graphic display of cutting patterns
created at optimization. The display matches the stockplate or residue plate to
be cut and provides all essential information on the optimization, the article,
and the individual lites.
The context menu of the manual cutting plan editor offers tools for editing the
cutting plans.
The graphics editor offers the following features:

Illustr. A-17 Graphic editor

Processing
The functions available in the manual cutting plan editor are controlled by a
context menu. This context menu opens if you click the right mouse key on the
manual cutting plan editor window. The available functions depend on the area
you have clicked on. Unavailable functions are inverted.

Further information on the graphics editor

 Software Reference, “Graphic Editor” on page A-195
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Output
The output menu controls all output options of Sequence Optimizer. This in-
cludes the printing of labels, cutting plans and results as well as the creation
of the necessary codes for cutting tables and benders. Sophisticated reports
allow to edit all the lists required (see: Reports).
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-205
The different output options are marked by tabs. Ticking or unticking the
checkbox on the required tab will enable or disable the corresponding output
option.
On the tabs, radio buttons and/or checkboxes can be used to activate editing
options. Combo boxes allow to select an entry from a list. This may be a report,
a certain breakout sequence, etc.
Output is always based on the last, successful optimization. This means that
you can load the output several times, and repeat different outputs (e. g. re-
print lost labels by enabling only the checkbox for label printing).

Check optimization result

Use the results display to check the current optimization result.

 Functional Principle, “Manual Cutting Plan Editor” on page A-47

More information on the output

 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-205
 Operation, “Output” on page A-97
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 Functional Principle XOPT-Fit

XOPT-Fit
The aim of XOPT-Fit is to organise an A rack IG production with XOPT waste.
IG units consist of several lites which are produced at different times.
First, there is a free optimization of glass types via Sequence Optimizer. After
that, subplates and patterns are resorted and allocated to stacks to that the li-
tes can be unloaded together in front of the IG line.
The advantage of XOPT-Fit is the optimum yield with all the benefits of an A
rack organisation.
The result of XOPT-Fit and the production process can be displayed as fol-
lows.

XOPT cutting Stack of IG production

Rack sequence from top to bottom
Glass
1

Glass
2

Illustr. A-18 Schematic display XOPT-Fit

Result
Five stacks are formed after cutting; those have to be accessible in front of the
IG line. The stacks with the first glass type can be processed in succession.
For the other glass type, all stacks have to be accessible, i.e. the man at the
IG line takes lites from different stacks.
The sequence of units for IG production is random.

Procedure
Select the required optimizations (for individual lites or units (production file))
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from Sequence Optimizer, optimize them together, and stack them with the
help of XOPT:-Fit, allocate racks numbers (= numbers of the glass stacks) in
a suitable sequence.

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Lites that belong together, are recognised by their order and item numbers.
The user has to make sure that all optimizations for an order are run together,
which is why input via production file is recommended. Items without order
numbers (field is blank) are treated like individual lites.

Compiling an optimization

Illustr. A-19 Compile optimization

Productionfiles (and optimization files) are compiled as usual. Only one opti-
mization group can be used, however. If you allocate several optimization
groups, you will not be able to optimize them via XOPT-Fit (button becomes
inactive).
With the appropriate configuration you can load the ORGA to allocate rack
numbers. XOPT-Fit will consider them if required; order items with identical
rack numbers will come in succession during IG production.

More information on XOPT-Fit

 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit Settings” on page A-185
 Operation, “Compile XOPT-Fit Optimization” on page A-96
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 Functional Principle Definition of Terms

Definition of Terms
Below you will find the definition of the terms in connection with the cutting of
stockplates.

Stockplate at cutting

2 4

Illustr. A-20 Stockplate at cutting

Number Name Explanation

1 X cut An X cut (usually the subplate cut) runs

parallel with the left or the right edge of
the plate, or vertical to the bottom edge
of the plate. This cut splits the stockplate
into individual parts or subplates.

2 Y cut The Y cut runs parallel with the top or

bottom edge of the plate. This cut
divides a subplate in upper and lower
sections.

3 Z cut The Z cut runs parallel with the left or

right edge of the plate, and/or with an X
cut. It divides the sections created by the
Y cuts.

4 W cut The W cut runs parallel with a Y cut and

lies between an X cut (left or right edge
of the plate) and a Z cut.
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Tab. A-1 Description of terms

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Number Name Explanation

X subplates Is created by X cuts. The stockplate is

divided crosswise into sections (see
illustration above).

Y subplates Continuous cuts run from left to right (not

from bottom to top as with X subplates).
The X cut becomes the trim on the
ensuing cutting pattern. Basically, the
stockplate becomes a single, large X
subplate. Y cuts therefore run from the
right to the left edge of the plate.

Tab. A-1 Description of terms

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 Functional Principle Help

Help
Sequence Optimizer offers a new and enhanced documentation to provide the
documentation frequently required by the users. The comprehensive online
help provides easy access to the descriptions and instructions for nearly all
functions and commands. In addition to the online help, Sequence Optimizer
also comes with a user manual.
The documentation always assumes that the program includes all functions.
The extent of the functions described may vary from the program version ins-
talled on your computer if you have not acquired the full program version with
all its modules and supplements.
Albat + Wirsam Software AG shall be pleased to help you with any questions
you may have on supplements or program extensions. The documentation
comprises the following publications:
• Online Help
• Online Short Info
• Manual

Online Help
The online help gives quick access to all necessary information without impe-
ding your work. The help is displayed in a separate window. The help window
can overlap the program window so that it is always available and visible. You
can also print the hints and instructions from the online help.

Online Short Info

Online short info describe the individual fields of a dialog. The short info ap-
pears in a bubble if you position the cursor on the required area.

Manual
The Sequence Optimizer user manual is quite comprehensive.

The Help System

The help system provides two different support units for working with the pro-
gram.
Select Help from the Help menu or press <F1> to open the help window. Click
on tab Contents to scroll through the table of contents. To search for certain
words or expressions, click on the tab Index.
This part of the help system documents general procedures and functions and
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provides answers to "How to ...." questions.

For information on a menu command, an icon or a section of the screen, click
in menu Help on 'direct help' then on the element with which you need help.

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Alternatively, you can click in dialog fields on the button Question mark (in the
window header) then on the corresponding menu section. If the button Ques-
tion markdoes not appear, activate the corresponding menu element and
press CAPS+F1. This part of the help function provides short descriptions of
the selected element in a pop-up window.

How to use the help function

Use the menu item Help to open the Sequence Optimizer online help.
On Sequence Optimizer . . . . provides information on the program.
The help function shows the screen below. For information on the subject Op-
timization click on the help topic Optimization in the left window. There are the
following ways of getting help on a certain subject.

Illustr. A-21 Help

Apart from loading help from a dialog via <F1>, there are different ways of get-
ting help on a subject. Take the subject Optimization for example:
1) Use tab Contents in the left window
The individual modules or catalogs are shown in the shape of books. The cor-
responding topics can be identified by the question mark. If you know exactly
in which module and catalog the corresponding subject is found, you can dis-
play it by a double-click.
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Illustr. A-22 Help

2) Tab Index in the left window

Index entries on all subjects shall make it easy to find the required help. Enter
a keyword. If this word is not found, try the initial of the word, adding the fol-
lowing letters by and by. The help system will always show the first existing
entry for the combination of letters. This way you will find even terms that differ
slightly from your entry.
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Illustr. A-23 Help

3) Tab Search in the left window

The contents of the online help is searched for the required term. The help sys-
tem shows all subjects related to the defined term.

First access to tab Search

The following dialog will appear when you access the tab Search for the
first time. The radio button Minimise database size (recommended) is acti-
ve by default. Confirm this by [Next].

Illustr. A-24 Help

Click in the next dialog on the button [Complete].

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Illustr. A-25 Help

As you can see from the example dialog below, the help system will suggest -
when you enter the word Optimize - all terms starting with Optimize. From the
list shown in 2. select the required word; the list shown in 3. will provide the
corresponding topic(s).

Illustr. A-26 Help

Note on Dialogs
Some of the illustrations or example dialogs in the online help are headed by
the following note:
Click on the element in the illustration on wich you require more information!
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If this note appears, move the cursor over the illustration. The cursor automa-
tically turns into a hand which marks a reference to an info window or an info
subject. On a mouse click, the info window or info topic will be opened. Inst-

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ructions on how to close the info window or topic can be found in the chapter
of that name.

Info Window
Just click with the left mouse button to close the Info window.

Info Topic
When you have selected an info topic and want to return to the previous chap-
ter or topic, use the button [Back] in the help menu (see example dialog
below).
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 Functional Principle List of Dialogs

List of Dialogs
This list contains all dialogs you need to use Sequence Optimizer. The refe-
rences bring you to chapter Software Reference. It provides detailed informa-
tion on the dialogs, fields and buttons..

File menu

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

File New  Chapter “New” on page A-145

Open  Chapter “Open File” on page A-147

Delete  Chapter “Delete File” on page A-157

Receive data from  Chapter “Receive Data from Host” on page A-163
host

DXF-file import  Chapter “Import DXF File...” on page A-164

Statistics  Chapter “Statistics” on page A-166

Tab. A-2 List of dialogs in menu File

Menu Optimization

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Optimization Optimize  Chapter “Optimization” on page A-168

Show result  Chapter “Result Display Summary” on page A-191

Output  Chapter “Output” on page A-205

Tab. A-3 List of dialogs in menu Optimization

Master Data Menu

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Master data Article  Chapter “Article” on page A-109

Parameters  Chapter “Parameters” on page A-119

Customers  Chapter “Customer” on page A-124

Spacer  Chapter “Spacer” on page A-126

IG  Chapter “IG” on page A-128

Setup  Chapter “Setup” on page A-130

Tab. A-4 Dialogs in menu Maser data

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Menu Result

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Result Open  Chapter “Load Result” on page A-202

Save /Save as  Chapter “Save Result / Save As” on page A-203

Tab. A-5 List of dialogs in menu Result

Menu Help

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Help Help Starts the Sequence Optimizer online help

 Functional Principle, “Help” on page A-55

Instant help Starts the Sequence Optimizer field help

 Functional Principle, “Online Short Info” on
page A-55

About XOPT  Software Reference, “About XOPT” on

page A-214

Tab. A-6 List of dialogs in menu Help

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Sequence Optimizer

Operation

Sequence Optimizer
 Operation Overview

Overview
Chapter Operation describes how to use the program Sequence Optimizer.
There are instructions on the following subjects:
• Surface
• Input of Data
• Optimization
• XOPT-Fit
• Output
• Statistics
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Surface
This chapter describes the layout of Sequence Optimizer.
Sequence Optimizer starts with the following screen:

Illustr. A-27 Screen

Working with the program

Sequence Optimizer can be operated by means of the tool bar, the menus,
or keys/commands.
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The Toolbar
The function that can be executed by means of a button or tool bar is also
available via menus or keys.
Sequence Optimizer offers a horizontal and a vertical tool bar

Illustr. A-28 Horizontal tool bar

Illustr. A-29 Vertical tool bar

Further information
 Software Reference, “Menus” on page A-105
 Operation, “Hotkeys” on page A-70

Using Menus and Dialogs

Below you will find information on:
• Buttons
• Hot Key
• Radio Button
• Combo Box
• Checkbox
• Menu Bar/Menu Item
• Table/Column Header
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Buttons

Illustr. A-30 Buttons

Hot Key

Illustr. A-31 Hot key

Apart from clicking on a function, most functions can be released by certain

key combinations. One letter will be underlined on the buttons or menu bars.
Press Alt and the underlined key at the same time, and Sequence Optimizer
will perform this function.

Radio Button

Illustr. A-32 Radio button

From a window with radio buttons (see below) you can only choose one radio
button! In the illustration above, the radio button Order item has been selected.
If you click e.g. on the radio button Filler sizes, the radio button Order item will
be automatically deselected.

Combo Box

Illustr. A-33 Combo box

Press on the right arrow in a combo box to open a selection. Select the requi-
red entry by clicking on it. The selected item will be displayed.
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Checkbox

Illustr. A-34 Checkbox

Checkboxes allow to select several options. Clicking on a checkbox will enable

(tick) or disable (no tick) it. You can enable several checkboxes at a time!

Menu Bar/Menu Item

Illustr. A-35 Menu bar

Also called pull-down menu. To create a new file for example, click on the
menu item File to open the corresponding pull-down menu (see illustration
above), then on menu item New. If you do not want to use the mouse, you can
open the pull-down menu by pressing <Alt> and the underlined letter (e.g. f for
File). The procedure is the same within the pull-down menu. To open a file,
press <Alt> plus the letter f (File) then o (open) (capitalisation does not matter).
Alternatively, you can use the hotkeys shown behind the menu items (to create
a new file, <Ctrl>+<N>).

Table/Column Header

Illustr. A-36 Table/column header

Click on an entry in the column header to change the sorting sequence. At the
first click, the table will be sorted in ascending order; click again to revert the
sorting sequence.
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Hotkeys
Hotkeys are keys or key combinations that are used to call a command or exe-
cute a function. Hotkeys will help the skilled user to achieve the required result
quickly. The main hotkeys in Sequence Optimizer are listed below:

Hotkey Explanation

<Ctrl> + <N> File New

Dialog New file opens.

<Ctrl> + <O> Loads or opens an existing file. Dialog

Open file appears.

<Ctrl> + <R> Receive data from host. The

corresponding job becomes active.

<Ctrl> + <D> Opens dialog Delete file.

<Ctrl> + <F3> Opens the dialog Optimise.

<Ctrl> + <F4> Opens the dialog Show result.

<Ctrl> + <F5> Opens the dialog Output.

<Ctrl> + <F6> Opens dialog Articles (after entering the

password).

<Ctrl> + <F7> Opens dialog Parameters (after entering

the password).

<Ctrl> + <F8> Opens dialog Customers (after entering

the password).

<Ctrl> + <F9> Opens dialog Spacers (after entering the

password).

<Ctrl> + <F11> Opens dialog IG (after entering the

password).

<Ctrl> + <F12> Opens dialog Setup (after entering the

password).

Tab. A-7 Key combinations

Active and inactive buttons

You will find that there are the active and inactive buttons in the individual
menus. These buttons are enabled or disabled depending on your entries!
This makes sure that the user sticks to a certain input sequence. When you
enter new order items for example, you have to enter a file name and select
an article to enable the button [Insert]!
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Keys for Navigation

Apart from the mouse, you can use the following keys or key combinations for
navigating through the fields:

Keys Explanation

<Enter> The cursor goes to the next field.

<Return>

<Tab> The cursor goes to the next field. After

the last field, the cursor goes to the
individual buttons, then to the menu
header.

<Shift> + <Enter> The cursor goes to the previous field.

<Shift> + <Return>

<Shift> + <Tab> The cursor goes to the previous field.

After the first field, the cursor goes to the
menu header.

Cursor Select an entry from the list in one of the

combo boxes (e.g. Article).
<> and <>

Tab. A-8 Keys

End
There are different ways of ending Sequence Optimizer.
• Click on the [End] button in the tool bar to close Sequence Optimizer.
• Click on the button [Close] in the top right corner of the program to end the
program.
• Use the key combination <Alt> + <F4> to close the current window. This will
usually be the program window!
 Operation, “Hotkeys” on page A-70
• Use menu File > End to end Sequence Optimizer.

Notes on ending the program

If you have amended data or entered new data which have not saved yet,
the program will ask you whether you want to save the data. Choose [Yes]
to enable the dialog Save file. You can save your entries now. The program
closes after that. Select [No] to quit the program without saving your ent-
ries. Select [Abort] to cancel the [End] process and go on working with the
program.
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Master Data
This chapter explains how to use the Master data.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Master Data:

Subject Instruction

Master Data  “Entering an Article” on page A-72

 “Entering a Stockplate” on page A-73
 “Defining Areas without Cuts” on page A-74
 “Defining a Parameter” on page A-74
 “Entering a Customer” on page A-75
 “Entering a Spacer” on page A-76
 “IG Input” on page A-77
 “Select Program Language” on page A-77
 “Changing the Password” on page A-78
 “Defining Optimization Numbers” on page A-78

Password-protected area
Master data are password-protected. Right after program installation, this
code is 1111; it should be changed immediately after installation!

 Entering an Article
1 Go to menu Master Data, Articles. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog Articles appears. Tab Article is active. Press the button [Insert]. The
dialog is released for article input.
4 Enter the article in field Article, e. g. 10004.
5 Enter a description of the article in field Description, e. g. Float 4.
6 Enter the required reduction in field Reduction, e. g. 2 mm.
7 Enter the required allowance in field Polishing, e. g. 2 mm.
8 Enter the required allowance in field Mitring, e. g. 2 mm.
9 Enter the required trim in field Trim, e. g. 10 mm.
10 Enter the required distance between X and Z cuts in field Min. X-Z, e. g. 10
mm.
11 Enter the maximum subplate width in field Max. Subplate, e. g. 6000 mm.
12 Enter the glass thickness in field Thickness, e. g. 4,0 mm.
13 In field Left Trim, enter the trim on the left edge of the stockplate, e. g. 10
mm.
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14 In field Right Trim, enter the trim on the right edge of the stockplate, e. g.
10 mm.

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15 In field Top Trim, enter the trim on the top edge of the stockplate, e. g. 10
mm.
16 In field Bottom Trim, enter the trim on the bottom edge of the stockplate,
e. g. 10 mm.
17 Enter the safety distance in field Safety Distance, e. g. 5 mm.
18 Tick or untick the checkbox Edge Stripping.
19 Tick or untick the checkbox Rotate.
20 Tick or untick the checkbox Permit Turn-over.
21 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on entering articles

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

 Entering a Stockplate
1 Go to menu Master Data, Articles. Dialog Enter password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog Articles appears. Tab Article is active. Go to tab Stockplates. Press
the button [Insert]. The dialog is released for stockplate input.

Stockplates and articles

The entries on tab Stockplates refer to your selection on tab Article. Ex-
ample: If you choose Float 4 mm on tab Article, enter the stockplates for
this article in tab Stockplates now.

4 Enter the stockplate width in field Width, e. g. 6000 mm.

5 Enter the stockplate height in field Height, e. g. 3210 mm.
6 Enter the number of available stockplates in field Qty., e.g . 999.
7 Enter the price of the stockplate per sqm in field Price, e. g. 1,50 €.
8 Enter the required direction in field Direction of Subplate, e. g. X.
9 If your cutting table is equipped with an automatic loader, enter the corres-
ponding value in field Loading Code.
10 If the stockplate is a residue plate, tick checkbox Residue Plate.
11 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on entering a stockplate

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Software Reference, “Stockplates” on page A-114
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 Defining Areas without Cuts

1 Go to menu Master Data, Articles. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog Articles appears. Tab Article is active. Go to tab Areas without cuts.
Press the button [Insert]. The dialog for entering cut-free areas is released
now.

Stockplates, articles, and cut-free areas

The entries on tab Areas without Cuts refer to your selection on tab Article.
Example: If you choose Float 4 mm on tab Article, enter the corresponding
areas for this article in tab Areas without Cuts now.

4 Enter the bottom trim in field Bottom area, e. g. 150 mm.

5 Enter the top trim in field Top area, e. g. 200 mm.
6 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on areas without cuts

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Software Reference, “Areas without Cuts” on page A-117

 Defining a Parameter
1 Select menu Master Data, Parameters. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog Parameters appears. Press the button [Insert]. The dialog for para-
meter input is released now.
4 Enter the parameter name in field Name, e. g. AWC.
5 From the combo box Table, choose the table for which you are entering this
parameter.
6 Enter a description of the parameter in field Description, e. g. AWTurbo
Cut.
7 Select the required mode from combo box Optimization Mode, e. g. Com-
mon.
8 If your cutting table has an automatic loader, tick checkbox Automatic Loa-
der.
9 Choose the position of the Z cuts from combo box Z Cuts, e. g. Bottom.
10 Select the start of breakout from combo box Start of Breakout, e. g. Bottom
left.
11 Choose the reference point from combo box Reference Point, e. g. 1.
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13 Enter the minimum distance between X and Z cuts in field Min. X-Z, e. g.
100 mm.
14 Enter the minimum distance between Z cuts in field Min. Z-Z, e. g. 100 mm.
15 Use field Min. Y-Y with Z to enter the minimum distance between Y cuts if
there is a Z in between, e. g. 100 mm.
16 In field Min. Y-Y w/o Z, enter the minimum distance between Y cuts if there
is no Z cut between them, e. g. 100 mm.
17 Field Min. Subplate with Y refers to the use of an automatic breakout stati-
on and concerns the technical conditions for static breakout of the X cuts.
If you do not use an automatic breakout device, enter 0 in field Min. Sub-
plate with Y. If you are using an automatic breakout device, the manufactu-
rer's technical settings have to be obeyed.
18 In field Min. Subplate w/o Y, enter the minimum subplate width if there is no
Y cut on that suplate, e. g. 100 mm.
19 Enter the maximum subplate width in field Max. Subplate, e. g. 6000 mm.
20 Enter the required value in field Min. Residue Plate Width, e. g. 60 mm.
21 If you want to permit automatic subplate extension during optimization, tick
checkbox Subplate Extension. Enter the corresponding value in the next
field.
22 The checkboxes in section Print Cutting Plan refer to printing. For details,
please check the software reference.
23 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on parameters

 Functional Principle, “Parameters” on page A-12
 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119

 Entering a Customer
1 Go to menu Master Data, Customers. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog Customers appears. Press [Insert]. The dialog is released for cus-
tomer input.
4 Enter the required number in field Customer No., e. g. 1001.
5 Enter the required name in field Customer, e.g. Albat + Wirsam Software
AG.
6 Enter the street in field Address 1, e. g. Konrad-Adenauer-Strasse 15.
7 If necessary, enter supplements for address 1 in field Address 2, e. g. In-
dustriegebiet West.
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8 Enter the post code in field Post code, e. g. 35440.

9 Enter the city in field City, e. g. Linden.
10 Enter the country in field Country, e. g. Germany.

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11 Enter the consignment in field Consignment, e. g. Europe House.

12 Enter the phone number in field Tel., e. g. 06403/970-0.
13 Enter the fax number in field Fax, e. g. 06403/64390.
14 Enter the email address in field Email, e. g. [email protected].
15 Field Notes can be used to enter further details or notes on the customer.
16 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on customers

 Functional Principle, “Customer” on page A-13
 Software Reference, “Customer” on page A-124

 Entering a Spacer
1 Go to menu Master Data, Spacers. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog Spacers appears. Press [Insert]. The dialog is released for spacer
input.
4 Enter the spacer width in field Width, e. g. 16.
5 Enter the material to be bent in field Type, e. g. Aluminium.
6 Use field Bender Text to enter the text to be printed on the spacer, e. g.
Standard.
7 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on spacers

 Functional Principle, “Spacer” on page A-13
 Software Reference, “Spacer” on page A-126
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 IG Input
1 Go to menu Master Data, IG. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 Dialog IG appears. Press [Insert]. The dialog is released for IG input.
4 Enter the name of the IG unit in field Name, e. g. Sound protection IG.
5 Choose the first glass article for the IG unit from combo box Article 1.
6 If you want to optimize the glass article selected from combo box Article 1,
tick the checkbox Optimize.
7 Choose the second glass article for the IG unit from combo box Article 2.
8 If you want to optimize the glass article selected from combo box Article 2,
tick the checkbox Optimize.
9 Choose the third glass article for the IG unit from combo box Article 3.
10 If you want to optimize the glass article selected from combo box Article 3,
tick the checkbox Optimize.
11 From combo box Air 1 select the spacer between lite 1 and lite 2.
12 From combo box Air 2 select the spacer between lite 2 and lite 3.
13 Use the [Apply] button to save your entries.

More information on IG
 Functional Principle, “IG” on page A-14
 Software Reference, “IG” on page A-128

 Select Program Language

1 Go to menu Master Data, Setup. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 This opens dialog Setup. Tab General is active. Select the required langua-
ge from combo box Language.
4 Press [Ok].
5 Dialog Setup closes; the program appears in the selected language.

More information on the language

 Functional Principle, “Setup” on page A-14
 Software Reference, “Tab General” on page A-131
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 Changing the Password

1 Go to menu Master Data, Setup. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 This opens dialog Setup. Press button Change Password. Dialog Change
Password opens.
4 In field Old Password, enter the currently valid password (after initial instal-
lation, 1111).
5 Enter the future password in field New Password.
6 In field Confirm Password, repeat the password you have just entered in
field New Password.
7 Quit the dialog by [OK].

More information on the password-protected area

 Functional Principle, “Tab General” on page A-15
 Software Reference, “Enter Password” on page A-108

 Defining Optimization Numbers

1 Go to menu Master Data, Setup. Dialog Enter Password appears.
2 After initial installation, the password is 1111. Enter 1111 or your valid pass-
word in field Enter Password. Confirm this by [OK].
3 This opens dialog Setup. Tab General is active. Enter the lowest optimiza-
tion number in field Minimal, e. g. 1.
4 Enter the current optimization number in field Current.
5 Enter the highest optimization number in field Maximal.
6 Press [Ok].

More information on optimization numbers

 Functional Principle, “Setup” on page A-14
 Software Reference, “Tab General” on page A-131
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Input of Data
This chapter explains how to use enter data.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Input of Data:

Subject Instruction

Input of Data  “Principal Procedure for Entering a New ile” on

page A-79
 “Creating a New File” on page A-80
 “How to Open a File” on page A-81
 “How to Delete a File” on page A-81
 “How to Delete All Files of the Same Type” on
page A-81
 “How to Enter a New Item” on page A-82
 “How to Edit an Item” on page A-82
 “Converting a File” on page A-83

 Principal Procedure for Entering a New ile

A new file can be entered either via menu File > New, by means of the corre-
sponding button, or with the hotkey (<Ctrl> + <N>).
The general procedure is:
1 Enter file name (8 characters).
2 Enter description (optional).
3 Select article (except for production files).
4 Press the [Insert] button or the <Ins> key.
5 Enter items.
Enter data in the fields in section Individual item. The cursor is positioned on
field Rack No. Move the cursor to the next field to adopt the data of the current
item into section Order Item (centre of the menu). This section only serves to
select an item which can be edited in section Individual Item.

Enter file name

Enter a file name that is easily recognisable. Files will always be grouped
by file type (e.g. for editing).
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 Creating a New File

A new file can be entered either via menu File > New, by means of the corre-
sponding button, or with the hotkey (<Ctrl> + <N>).
1 Open dialog New via File > New.
2 Select the required file type and confirm by [OK].
 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
3 The corresponding dialog appears (Order Items, Filler Sizes, etc.)
 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150

Active fields
At first, only the fields File Name, Description and the combo box Article are
active fro article selection. If you have selected the file type Production
Files, combo box Article remains inactive. Only the button [Close] is active.
Enter the file name and select an article to enable the button [Insert]. If you
have chosen file type Production Files, you only need to enter the file na-
me. Click on the active button [Insert] or press <Insert> to release the menu
for entering the first item.

4 Enter a suitable name in field File Name.

5 Field Description allows to enter a description of the file name.
6 Select the required article from combo box Article. The [Insert] button is ac-
tive now.
7 Press the button [Insert]. The entries are adopted into section Order Item;
section Individual Item is released for editing.
8 Make all the required entries.
9 Quit the dialog via [Close].

More information on creating a new file

 Software Reference, “New” on page A-145
 Functional Principle, “Creating a New File” on page A-19
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 How to Open a File

You can open a file either via menu File > Open, the icon, or using the hotkey
<Ctrl> + <O>.
1 Open dialog Open via File > Open.
2 Choose a file type.
3 When you select a file type, the list below shows all files of this type.
4 Choose the required file and confirm by [Open].
5 Dialog Order Items opens.
 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150

More information on opening a file

 Software Reference, “Open File” on page A-147
 Functional Principle, “How to Open a File” on page A-20

 How to Delete a File

Files can only be deleted via menu File > Delete.
1 Open the dialog Delete File via File > Delete or use the hotkey <Ctrl> +
<D>.
2 First select the corresponding file type, then the file to be deleted.
3 Press the [Delete] button.
4 This produces a security check.
5 Press [OK] to delete the selected file. Press [Cancel] if you do not want to
delete the file.
6 Press [OK] to delete the file for good.

 How to Delete All Files of the Same Type

All files of the same type can only be deleted via menu Delete File.
1 Open the dialog Delete File via File > Delete or use the hotkey <Ctrl> +
<D>.
2 Choose a file type.
3 Press the [Delete All] button.
4 This produces a security check.
5 Press [OK] to delete all files of the selected type. Press [Cancel] if you do
not want to delete the files.
6 Press [OK] to delete the files for good.

More information on deleting a file

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 Software Reference, “Delete File” on page A-157

 Functional Principle, “How to Delete a File” on page A-21

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 How to Enter a New Item

Input of a new item is the same for new and existing files. You only have to
distinguish the file types, especially file type Production Files.
Open dialog Order Items either via menu File > Open, by means of the icon,
or use th hotkey <Ctrl> + <O>.
1 Choose a file type.
2 When you select a file type, the list below shows all files of this type.
3 Choose the required file and confirm by [Open].
4 The corresponding dialog appears (Order Items, Filler Sizes, etc.)
 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150
5 Press the button [Insert]. A new item is created. If there are existing re-
cords, the data of the tagged item will be adopted for the new item. The rack
number will be raised automatically.
6 Just change the required fields.
7 After item input you can quit the menu by clicking on [Close].
8 The data will be automatically saved in the file (file name in the first field at
the top of the menu).
9 You can change this file name to create a new file of the same type.

Temporary saving
If you have to enter a bulk of data you can use the button [Save] (or functi-
noal key <F10>) to buffer your entries.

More information on entering a new item

 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150
 Functional Principle, “How to Enter a New Item” on page A-22

 How to Edit an Item

Open dialog Order Items either via menu File > Open, by means of the icon,
or use th hotkey <Ctrl> + <O>.
1 Choose a file type.
2 When you select a file type, the list below shows all files of this type.
3 Select the file in which you want to change one or more items, then press
[Open].
4 Dialog Order Items opens.
 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150
5 At first, the cursor is on field File Name. Tag the item you want to change.
6 The selected item appears in section Individual Item.
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7 This is where you can make the required changes.

8 If you have changed a field, the change will automatically be adopted into
the table in section Order Item when you move the cursor to the next field.

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More information on editing items

 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150
 Functional Principle, “How to Edit an Item” on page A-24

 Converting a File
Open dialog Order Items either via menu File > Open, by means of the icon,
or use th hotkey <Ctrl> + <O>.
1 Select the file type Residue Items or Filler Sizes.
2 Select the file to be converted and press [Convert].
3 Select the required item(s) from the following dialog.
4 Enter a file name for the new order item file.
5 Press [Convert].
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Shape Input
This chapter explains how to enter shapes.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Shape Input:

Subject Instruction

Shape Input  “General Procedure for Entering Shapes” on

page A-84
 “Shape Input” on page A-84

 General Procedure for Entering Shapes

Shapes are entered in dialog Order Items. This dialog is accessible either via
menu File > New, by the icon, or by using the hotkey <Ctrl> + <N>. You can
open an existing file either via File > Open, by means of the corrsponding but-
ton, or with the hotkey (<Ctrl> + <O>). In dialog Order Items, press [Shapes].
The shape input dialog appears.
The general procedure is:
1 Select a shape number.
2 Change the shape parameters (width, height, etc.).
3 Enter or activate the trim (optional).
4 Change the edge reduction (optional).

 Shape Input
1 Select the required shape number from combo box Shape No.. All windows
will be updated accordingly. The shape preview window in the menu shows
the selected shape and its preset sizes. .
2 In the parameter overview, click on the parameter to be changed; the pre-
set value will be appear in the input window below.
3 To enlarge the surrounding rectangle, you can enter the necessary sizes
(T1, T2, T2, etc.). The entries will appear in the shape sketch.

More information on shape input

 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158
 Functional Principle, “Shapes” on page A-34
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Import
This chapter explains how to use the import.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Import:

Subject Instruction

Import  “Receive Data from Host” on page A-85

 “DXF Import - Option 1” on page A-85
 “DXF Import - Option 2” on page A-86

 Receive Data from Host

1 Select menu File > Receive Data from Host. Dialog Receive Data from
Host appears. The defined path determines the directory in which the file
has been saved at order entry.
2 Open the corresponding *.asc file (e.g. XHOSTINP.ASC) or use the icon
[Open file] in dialog Receive data from host to search for the file.
3 When you select the required file and confirm by [OK], Sequence Optimizer
will import the file.

More information on the import

 Software Reference, “Receive Data from Host” on page A-163
 Functional Principle, “Receive Data from Host” on page A-30

 DXF Import - Option 1

Choose one layer or all layers (*) for import. The program will search the se-
lected layer for closed contours. The import will be aborted when the program
has found the first closed contour!
1 Select menu File > Import DXF File. Dialog Import DXF File... opens to se-
lect the DXF file. After you have selected a DXF file, another dialog opens:
Import DXF File...
2 Click on the required layer in the top section of the dialog, or use "*" (aste-
risk) to select all layers to be imported. The system only considers layers
with a closed contour.
3 Enter a name for the shape to be imported in field Shape Name. You will
find the free shape by this name at data input. If you select all layers (*), the
system will automatically attach to the name entered by you the layer name
containing the valid shape.
4 Select a measure for the shapes to be imported.
5 Enter the size for the trim. The [Import] button is active now.
6 Click on button [Import].
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 DXF Import - Option 2

Choose the option Import all Layers. The program imports all segments of all
layers into a shape! Closed contours are no prerequisite!
1 Select menu File > Import DXF File. Dialog Import DXF File... opens to se-
lect the DXF file. After you have selected a DXF file, another dialog opens:
Import DXF File...
2 Choose the option Import all layers. All segments of all layers will be impor-
ted.
3 Sort (option)
Choose this option to optimise the cutting path. Starting from the segment
end, the program will search for the starting point of the nearest element.
This is independent of the position of the segments on the layers.
Exception: Circles will always be cut last!

Sort
This option is only active in connection with the option Import all Layers.

4 Enter a name for the shape to be imported in field Shape Name. You will
find the free shape by this name at data input.
5 Select a measure for the shapes to be imported.
6 Enter the size for the trim. The [Import] button is active now.
7 Press the [Import] button. A message window shows the result of the im-
port.
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Optimization
This chapter explains how to use optimizations.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Optimization:

Subject Instruction

Optimization  “Compile New Optimization” on page A-87

 “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on
page A-88
 “Removing Items from the Optimization Pool” on
page A-88
 “Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
 “Select Article” on page A-89
 “Starting an Optimization” on page A-90
 “Create Labels, Cutting Plans, Lists, and Machinery
Codes” on page A-91
 “Book Items” on page A-91
 “Variant Optimization” on page A-91
 “Change Product Data for the Optimization on
Hand” on page A-92
 “Tag/Untag Stockplates/Residue Plate for the Opti-
mization on Hand” on page A-93
 “Change Stockplate/Residue Plate Data for the Op-
timization on Hand” on page A-93
 “Define new Stockplate or new Residue Plate for
the Optimization on Hand” on page A-94
 “Changing Parameters for the Optimization on
Hand” on page A-94

 Compile New Optimization

New optimizations can be compiled either via menu Optimization > Optimise,
by meansof the button, or using the hardkey <Ctrl> + <F3>.
The general procedure is:
1 Choose the file type and the corresponding file.
2 Transfer individual or all items of this file into the pool.
3 Repeat step 1 and 2 until all items to be optimised have been transferred
to the pool.
4 Assign group numbers if required.
5 Choose an article if the optimization pool contains several articles.
6 Optimization
7 Show results.
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8 Book items or revise the optimization pool (see item 1).

9 Select the next article if required (item 5).

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More information on compiling an optimization

 Software Reference, “Optimization” on page A-172
 Functional Principle, “Compile New Optimization” on page A-39

 Importing Items into the Optimization Pool

Items can be transferred to the optimization pool either via menu Optimization
> Optimize, by the icon, or using the hotkey <Ctrl> + <O>.
1 Choose the file type and the corresponding file.
2 To select individual items, just click on them. Several, consecutive items
can be marked by clicking on the first and on the last of those items while
keeping the <Shift> key pressed.
3 When you have tagged the required item(s), press [Copy] to transfer them
to the optimization pool (section Optimization Items). Double-click on an
item to transfer it to the optimization pool right away.
4 Repeat the process of file selection/item selection until all required items
appear in the optimization pool.

Sort table
Click on a field header in the table to sort the table by this column!

More information on item import

 Software Reference, “Optimization” on page A-172
 Functional Principle, “Compile New Optimization” on page A-39

 Removing Items from the Optimization Pool

1 Select the required item(s) in section Optimization Items.
2 Press [Delete].
3 The tagged item(s) will be removed from section Optimization Items.
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 Assign Group Numbers

1 Select the required item(s) in section Optimization Items.
2 Press the button [Group no.]. A dialog for entering the group number ap-
pears.
3 Enter the required group number.

Optimization groups and items

99 optimization groups are possible.
An optimization group must not exceed 200 or 300 items.

4 Repeat this for all items you want to group.

More information on group numbers

 Functional Principle, “Group Numbers” on page A-41
 Software Reference, “Group No.” on page A-170

 Select Article
To start an optimization, you have to perform the following step:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
1 When all items have been selected for optimization and groups have been
formed (if required), click on the button [Next].
2 If there is just one glass article in the optimization pool, you will get directly
to dialog Optimization.
3 If there is more than one glass article (for production files) in the optimiza-
tion pool, dialog Select Article appears first. Select a glass article and press
[Next >>]. Dialog Optimization appears next.

Repeat the process

After optimizing the selected article, you have to repeat this process for all
articles in the pool.

More information on optimization

 Functional Principle, “Optimize” on page A-43
 Software Reference, “Optimization” on page A-172
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 Starting an Optimization
Dialog Optimization cannot be loaded directly.

Illustr. A-37 Optimization

To run an optimization, you have to perform the following steps:

• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 From combo box Parameter, select a parameter (defined in master data)
for this optimization job.
You can also choose variant optimization (parameter VAR).
2 Buttons Article and Parameter allow to change the corresponding master
data temporarily, for this optimization job. You can e.g. complete missing
stocksizes or rack numbers or amend parameters to improve the yield. You
can also use the button Items to change the optimization structure.
3 Start the optimization by clicking on the button [Optimize]. If the optimizati-
on is successful, the result is displayed automatically.
4 If the optimization result does not meet your expectations you can take va-
rious steps to improve it. If the optimization result is acceptable, optimiza-
tion of this article is completed. Proceed with the next step.

More information on optimization

 Functional Principle, “Optimize” on page A-43
 Software Reference, “Optimization” on page A-172
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 Create Labels, Cutting Plans, Lists, and Machinery Codes

You have to perform the following step to create these records:
• “Starting an Optimization” on page A-90
1 In dialog Optimization, press [Output]. This will open the dialog Output.
2 Choose the required options in dialog Output. Press [OK].
3 Use the [Close] button to return to dialog Optimization.

More information on the output

 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-205
 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50

 Book Items
After the last article has been optimised and the corresponding output has
been created, quit the optimization via [Book].
You have to perform the following step to execute this function:
• “Starting an Optimization” on page A-90
1 In dialog Optimization, press [Book].
2 In the following dialog, enter a file name to save the optimization automati-
cally. The system will suggest a file name consisting of the name of the op-
timised article, the current date, and the optimization number.

Reload file
You can reload the file in the results menu using the button [Open]. This al-
lows to issue paperwork or machinery code for this optimization at a later
point.

3 If optimization included several articles, and if not all of them have been op-
timised yet, use [Select Article] to go to the article selection dialog. The sys-
tem will ask you whether the optimization (of the last optimized article) shall
be booked.

 Variant Optimization
You have to perform the following step to execute this function:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 Open the combo box Parameters in dialog Optimization and select para-
meter type VAR.
2 Use button [Optimization] to go to dialog Variant optimization.
3 Click on the appropriate checkboxes to select the optimization parameters.
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You can choose from all parameters defined in master data.

4 Press [Optimize]. The program will optimise all selected parameters. The
optimization results will be listed in descending sequence, starting from the

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lowest waste (best result) and the smallest number of stockplates used.
The best result will be tagged.
5 Click on the [Select] button to show the tagged optimization result in the re-
sult dialog.

Unsatisfactory result
Should you find the result of the selected variant optimization unsatisfacto-
ry, just run variant optimization another time. Tag another result, then click
on the [Select] button. Select other cutting table parameters for variant op-
timization if necessary.

More information on variant optimization

 Functional Principle, “Variant Optimization” on page A-44
 Software Reference, “Variant Optimization” on page A-174

 Change Product Data for the Optimization on Hand

You can change the product-related data to improve the optimization result of
the optimization on hand. These changes are valid only for this optimization,
and have no effect on the base data!
To change article data, you have to perform the following step:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 Press [Article]. The following dialog can be used to change article master
data temporarily.
2 Choose an article parameter and change the settings.
3 Repeat this for all article parameters you want to change.
4 Use [OK] to confirm your entries and quit the dialog.

More information on how to change article data

 Functional Principle, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-44
 Software Reference, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-176
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 Tag/Untag Stockplates/Residue Plate for the Optimization on Hand

You can tag/untag stockplates by clicking on the checkbox in front of the stock-
plate.
You have to perform the following step to execute this function:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 Press [Article]. The following dialog can be used to change article master
data temporarily.
2 Press [Edit] to release the fields.
3 Choose a stockplate parameter and change the settings.
4 Repeat this for all stockplate parameters you want to change.
5 Use [OK] to confirm your entries and quit the dialog.

 Change Stockplate/Residue Plate Data for the Optimization on Hand

You can change stockplate/residue plate data to improve the optimization re-
sult of the optimization on hand. These changes are valid only for this optimi-
zation, and have no effect on master data.
To change stockplate data, you have to perform the following step:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 Press [Article]. The following dialog can be used to change article master
data temporarily.
2 You can tick/untick the listed stockplates in section Stockplates.
 Tick: Stockplate/residue plate has been selected and can be considered
for optimization.
 Stockplate/residue plate has not been selected.
3 You can repeat this any number of times.
4 Use [OK] to confirm your entries and quit the dialog.

Number of stocksizes
Optimization will take into account maximally 10 different stocksizes inclu-
ding residue plates. The optimization will prefer residue plates; they will ap-
pear as the first optimization pattern.

More information on how to change stockplates/residue plates

 Functional Principle, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-44
 Software Reference, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-176
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 Define new Stockplate or new Residue Plate for the Optimization on

Hand
You can enter new stockplates for the optimization on hand. This may be nor-
mal stockplates or residue plates. New stockplates are valid only for this opti-
mization, and have no effect on the base data!
To change stockplate data, you have to perform the following step:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 Press [Article]. The following dialog can be used to change article master
data temporarily.
2 Press the button [Add] in section Stockplates. All stockplate-related fields
will be deleted.
3 Use this button to release the fields below for editing. Enter the data of the
new stockplate.
4 Tick checkbox Residue plate if the new stockplate shall be a residue plate.
The optimization will prefer residue plates; they will appear as the first op-
timization pattern.
5 Use [OK] to confirm your entries and quit the dialog.

Tick checkbox
If you have changed stockplates/residue plates, please tick the correspon-
ding checkbox to select them for optimization!
Optimization will take into account maximally 10 different stocksizes inclu-
ding residue plates. Optimization will prefer residue plates; they will appear
as the first optimization pattern.

 Changing Parameters for the Optimization on Hand

You can temporarily change parameter data to improve the result of the opti-
mization on hand. These changes are valid only for this optimization, and have
no effect on master data.
To change article data, you have to perform the following step:
• “Importing Items into the Optimization Pool” on page A-88
• Optional:“Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
• “Select Article” on page A-89
1 Press the button [Parameter]. to open the dialog for temporarily changing
parameter data.
2 Choose a parameter and change the settings.
3 Repeat this for all fields you want to change.
4 Use [OK] to confirm your entries and quit the dialog.
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More information on how to change paramters

 Functional Principle, “Temporary Change of Parameter Master Data” on page A-45
 Software Reference, “Temporary Change of Parameter Master Data” on
page A-181
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XOPT-Fit
This chapter explains how to use XOPT-Fit.
There are the following instructions on the subject of XOPT-Fit:

Subject Instruction

XOPT-Fit  “Compile XOPT-Fit Optimization” on page A-96

 Compile XOPT-Fit Optimization

New optimizations can be compiled either via menu Optimization > Optimise,
by meansof the button, or using the hardkey <Ctrl> + <F3>.
1 Choose the file type Production File and the corresponding file.
2 In section Order Items, select individual or all items to be transferred to the
optimization pool.

Optimization group
XOPT-Fit can handle one optimization group only. You cannot use XOPT-
Fit to optimise several optimization groups. Button [XOPT-Fit] will be disa-
bled automatically.

3 After all items to be optimised have been transferred to the optimization

pool, press [XOPT-Fit]. Dialog XOPT-Fit Settings appears.
4 To change article or parameter data, go to the corresponding dialogs using
the button [Article] and/or [Parameter].
5 Press [Next >>] to open the dialog XOPT-Fit Optimization.
6 Press [Optimize]. Optimization starts.
7 Use [Next >>] to go to dialog XOPT-Fit.
8 Section Settings can be used to enter the maximum stack thickness and
separate stacks.
9 If you are using size categories, you can define new size categories or
change existing ones.
10 When you have made all changes, press [Update] to start optimization
again.
11 Section Result shows the optimization result.
12 If the settings are in order, press [Next >>] to go to dialog XOPT-Fit Output.
13 Make all settings required for the different output variants then press [Com-
plete].
14 Forms will be printed, codes created, and the dialog closes.
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More information on XOPT-Fit

 Functional Principle, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-51
 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit Settings” on page A-185

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Output
This chapter explains how to use the output.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Output:

Subject Instruction

Output  “Cutting Code Creation” on page A-97

 “Print Labels” on page A-98
 “Print Cutting Plans” on page A-99
 “Print Cutting Lists” on page A-99
 “Print Lists” on page A-100
 “Bending Code Creation” on page A-100

 Cutting Code Creation

1 Select Output in menu Optimization or use the corresponding icon. This will
open the dialog Output. Tab Cutting Code is active by default.
2 Tick checkbox Cutting Code.
3 If XTV has been installed and you want to create a XTV file, tick the check-
box Create XTV Files.
4 To create DXF files, tick the checkbox Create DXF Files.

Table and target for the cutting code

The cutting code and the target directory have been defined in master data
and cannot be changed here.

5 Press [OK] to create the cutting code.

More information on cutting code creation

 Software Reference, “Cutting Code” on page A-206
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 Print Labels
1 Select Output in menu Optimization or use the corresponding icon. This will
open the dialog Output. Tab Cutting Code is active by default.
2 Go to tab Labels.
3 Tick the checkbox Print Labels.
4 Use combo box Sequence to define whether labels shall be printed in pro-
duction sequence, breakout sequence, or in reverse breakout sequence.
5 If the labels shall be printed in breakout sequence or reverse breakout se-
quence, you can define the grouping of labels in combo box Rack Sorting.
6 Use combo box One Label per to define if there shall be one label per lite,
unit, or item.
7 Section Separating Label allows to separate the labels. Choose the requi-
red option from the combo box.
8 Section Label Pattern allows to select a pattern for both label printing and
for the separating label.
9 Field Label No. can be used to define a start and and number for printing.
10 To print serial labels, tick checkbox Serial Labels.
11 Field Threshold for Series to enter the number of lites/units starting from
which an item shall be treated as a series.
12 The radio buttons No Serial Label, Individaul Label for Series, and Every
xth Label refer to the field Threshold for Series. Enable the required radio
button.
13 Press [OK] to start printing.

More information on printing labels

 Software Reference, “Labels” on page A-207
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 Print Cutting Plans

1 Select Output in menu Optimization or use the corresponding icon. This will
open the dialog Output. Tab Cutting code is active by default.
2 Go to tab Cutting Plans/Cutting Lists.
3 Tick the checkbox Print Cutting Plans.
4 Tick or untick the checkbox Print Result.
5 Tick or untick the checkbox Print Pattern.
6 The radio buttons All, Last, and Selection refer to field Pattern. Enable the
required radio button.
7 Tick or untick checkbox Breakout Sequence list
8 The radio buttons All Lites and Small Lites only refer to the field Breakout
Sequence List. Enable the required radio button.
9 Press [OK] to start printing.

More information on printing cutting plans

 Software Reference, “Cutting Patterns/Cutting Lists” on page A-210

 Print Cutting Lists

1 Select Output in menu Optimization or use the corresponding icon. This will
open the dialog Output. Tab Cutting Code is active by default.
2 Go to tab Cutting Plans/Cutting Lists.
3 Tick the checkbox Print Cutting Lists.
4 Tick or untick the checkbox Print Result.
5 Tick or untick the checkbox Print Pattern.
6 The radio buttons All, Last, and Selection refer to field Pattern. Enable the
required radio button.
7 The radio buttons All Lites and Small Lites only refer to the field Breakout
Sequence ist. Enable the required radio button.
8 Press [OK] to start printing.

More information on printing cutting lists

 Software Reference, “Cutting Patterns/Cutting Lists” on page A-210
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 Print Lists
1 Select Output in menu Optimization or use the corresponding icon. This will
open the dialog Output. Tab Cutting Cde is active by default.
2 Go to tab Lists.
3 Tick the checkbox Print Lists.
4 Select the list to be printed.
5 To display the list on screen before printing it, click on the zoom button on
the right of the table.
6 Press [OK] to start printing.

More information on printing lists

 Software Reference, “Lists” on page A-212

 Bending Code Creation

1 Select Output in menu Optimization or use the corresponding icon. This will
open the dialog Output. Tab Cutting Code is active by default.
2 Go to tab Bending Code.
3 Tick checkbox Bending Code.
4 Select the required bender from combo box Bender.
5 Press [OK] to crate the bending code.

More information on bending code creation

 Software Reference, “Bending Code” on page A-213
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Statistics
This chapter explains how to use statistics.
There are the following instructions on the subject of Statistics:

Subject Instruction

Statistics  “Create Article Statistics” on page A-101

 “Create Statistics for All Articles” on page A-101

 Create Article Statistics

1 Go to menu File, Statistics.. Dialog Statistics appears.
2 From combo box Article, choose the article for which you want to create
statistics.
3 In field Start Date, enter the date from which statistics shall start.
4 In field End Date, enter the date on which statistics shall end.
5 Press [Search].
6 The table below shows the individual results per optimization. The totals
and averages for all optimizations are found in the top right section.

More information on creating article statistics

 Software Reference, “Statistics” on page A-166

 Create Statistics for All Articles

1 Go to menu File, Statistics.. Dialog Statistics appears.
2 Select All from combo box Article.
3 In field Start Date, enter the date from which statistics shall start.
4 In field End Date, enter the date on which statistics shall end.
5 Press [Search].
6 The table below shows the individual results per optimization. The totals
and averages for all optimizations are found in the top right section.

More information on creating statistics

 Software Reference, “Statistics” on page A-166
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Menus
The table below shows the dialogs and functions in menu File.

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

File New  Chapter “New” on page A-145

Open  Chapter “Open File” on page A-147

Delete  Chapter “Delete File” on page A-157

Receive data from  Chapter “Receive Data from Host” on page A-163
host

DXF-file import  Chapter “Import DXF File...” on page A-164

Statistics  Chapter “Statistics” on page A-166

Repair database  Chapter “Repairing a Damaged Database” on

page A-46

Tab. A-9 List of dialogs in menu File

The table below shows the dialogs and functions in menu Optimization.

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Optimization Optimize  Chapter “Optimization” on page A-172

Show result  Chapter “Result Display Summary” on page A-191

Output  Chapter “Output” on page A-205

Tab. A-10 List of dialogs in menu Optimization

The following table shows the dialogs and functions available in menu Master
Data.

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Master data Article  Chapter “Article” on page A-109

Parameters  Chapter “Parameters” on page A-119

Customers  Chapter “Customer” on page A-124

Spacer  Chapter “Spacer” on page A-126

IG  Chapter “IG” on page A-128

Setup  Chapter “Setup” on page A-130

Tab. A-11 List of dialogs in menu Master Data

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The table below shows the dialogs and functions in menu Result.

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Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Result Open  Chapter “Load Result” on page A-202

Save /Save as  Chapter “Save Result / Save As” on page A-203

Tab. A-12 List of dialogs in menu Result

The table below shows the dialogs and functions in menu Help.

Menu Entry Dialog/Function

Help Help Starts the Sequence Optimizer online help

 Functional Principle, “Help” on page A-55

Instant help Starts the Sequence Optimizer field help

 Functional Principle, “Online Short Info” on
page A-55

About XOPT  Chapter “About XOPT” on page A-214

Tab. A-13 List of dialogs in menu Help

Instructions on how to open individual dialogs are provided again in the fol-
lowing dialog descriptions. If there are several ways of opening a dialog, these
are specified as well.
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Master Data
This is where program settings as well as all data necessary for working with
Sequence Optimizer are entered and maintained.
There are master data for:
• Article
• Stockplates
• Parameters
• Customer
• Spacer
• IG
• Setup
The table in the dialogs gives a quick overview of the existing records. Click
on a column header in the table to sort the table by this column (in ascending
or descending order). Click on a record in the table to load the data into the
appropriate input/editing fields for further processing.
When you open a master data dialog, only the table will be active to start with.

More information on master data

 Functional Principle, “Configuration” on page A-10
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Enter Password
Master Data > Articles
Master Data > Parameters
Master Data > Customers
Master Data > Spacers
Master Data > IG
Master Data > Setup
or by the icon

Illustr. A-38 Master data icon

Illustr. A-39 Enter Password

As master data are quite a sensitive topic, changes can be made only after en-
tering a password!
Right after installation, this password is set to 1111 and should be changed im-
mediately. Changes can be made in section Setup.

Description of buttons

OK Use this button or F10 to leave the menu. Changes will be saved.

Cancel Use this button or the Esc key to reject the changes and close the me-
nu. In the amendment or insert mode (editing fields active), you can reject your
entries or amendments. If you are in selection mode (table active), the menu
will be closed.

More information on master data

 Functional Principle, “Configuration” on page A-10
 Software Reference, “Change Password” on page A-142
 Operation, “Changing the Password” on page A-78
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Article
Master Data > Articles
or by the icon

Illustr. A-40 Button Article

Illustr. A-41 Article

This dialog offers the tabs:

• Article
• Stockplates
• Areas without Cuts
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Description of the fields on tab Article

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.

At least one stockplate has been

allocated to this article.
No stockplate has been allocated to
this article.
Illustr. A-42 Explanation of symbols

Article This field shows the selected article. When you enter a new article, the
article number should consist of eight digits, e. g. 10000004.
This input will be used e.g. for selecting an article.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numerical, 8-digit

Description Description of the article.

Use this field to enter additional information. You can enter the full article name
for instance, such as Float clear 4 mm.
Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical, 20digit

Reduction Edge reduction.

Optimization will deduct this size automatically from the lite size if the lite is go-
ing to be produced with edgework.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Polishing Polishing surcharge

This size will be added to the actual lite size if the lite is going to be polished
after cutting.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Mitring Mitre surcharge.

This size will be added to the actual lite size if the lite is going to be mitred after
cutting.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Shape Trim Trim for standard shapes.

This value depends on the thickness of the optimized lite. It shows the width
of the trim around the shapes.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical, common values: 3 to 3.5 * glass
thickness
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Min. X-Z Minimum distance between X and Z cuts.

A Z cut runs between two Y cuts or between a Y cut and an edge cut, parallel
with the X cut.
This value mainly depends on the thickness of the optimized lite.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical, common values: 3 to 3.5 * glass
thickness

Max. Subplate Maximum subplate width

 Chapter “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Thickness Glass thickness. It controls - among other things - the cutting

pressure if the cutting table is configured accordingly.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Left Trim of the stockplate left.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Right Trim of the stockplate right.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Top Trim of the stockplate top.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Bottom Trim of the stockplate bottom.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
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maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

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Safe Distance Defines the distance from the end of the cut to the actual end
of the stockplate.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Edge Stripping This checkbox defines whether coated glass shall be edge-
stripped. Possible values: Edge stripping/minimum edge stripping:
 No edge stripping.
 Edge stripping: Strip all cuts (selection: edge stripping)
 Minimum edge stripping: Strip only cuts marking off a lite. In this mode, only
the shape cuts will be stripped for shapes while the cuts for the surrounding
rectangle will not be stripped (faster this way).
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Rotation To minimise the waste, the optimization can rotate lites by 90°. This
checkbox is active by default.
To prevent this, e.g. for patterned glass, you have to untick the checkbox.
 The lite will be turned by 90° (standard)
 There will be no 90° turn.
Technical info: Input optional

Permit Turn Over When you combine shapes for optimization, optimization
has to know whether it is permitted to turn a shape. This is not permitted in
case of coated glass for instance, and can be set via checkbox!
 Rotation permitted
 Rotation not permitted
Technical info: Input optional, selection

Rotation and edge stripping

Rotation will be automatically disabled when you enable edge stripping!

Suction pad This checkbox serves to enable and disable the transport su-
ckers. The selection depends on the table and on the lites to be cut. Options:
 Transport suckers enabled.
 Transport suckers disabled.
Technical info: Input optional

Description of buttons

Print Use this button to start list printing. These lists have been created in se-
tup.
 Software Reference, “Tab Lists” on page A-135
 Functional Principle, “Tab Lists” on page A-15

Edit Use this button to edit a record. The editing fields are enabled. Select
(tag) the requird record in the table and click on the button.
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Insert Use this button or the Insert key to enter a new record. The editing
fields are enabled.

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Delete Use this button or the Delete key to delete a record. Select (tag) the
corresponding record in the table and click on the button or use the Delete key.
The selected record will be deleted after you accept a security check.

Apply This button serves to adopt changed data or a new record. This button
is only active in amendment or insert mode.

Cancel Use this button to reject the amendments and close the dialog. In the
amendment or insert mode (editing fields active), you can reject your entries
or amendments. If you are in selection mode (table active), the menu will be
closed.

More information on articles

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Operation, “Entering an Article” on page A-72
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Stockplates
Master Data > Articles > Tab Stockplates
or by the icon

Illustr. A-43 Article icon

Illustr. A-44 Tab Stockplates

The stockplates for the individual products are managed in this dialog. You can
define any number of stockplates for a product, edit individual stockplates, or
delete stockplates. Stockplates can be selected easily, to define a new pattern
for instance.

Description of fields

Article Name of the article for which stockplates shall be defined or pro-
cessed.
Choose the required article from the combo box. All articles existing in the ar-
ticle menu will be displayed. The article tagged in the article menu will be sug-
gested by default.
Technical info: Compulsory field
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Table Table name.

Choose the required table from the combo box. The system will come up with
a list of all cutting tables available in your system.
 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119
Technical info: Compulsory field

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing. You can enter as many stockplates as you like. Optimiza-
tion will take into account maximally 10 different stocksizes plus residue pla-
tes.

Manually entered stocksize.

Residue plate (only if module Residue
Plate Administration is released).
Illustr. A-45 Explanation of symbols

Width Enter the stockplate width.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Height Enter the stockplate height.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Quantity Number of stockplates.

Enter the number of existing stockplates. The stockplates will be scheduled
acc. to their availability. After successful optimization and booking, the quantity
will be reduced automatically.
Note: Optimization is possible only if there are enough stockplates for the ar-
ticle to be optimized.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Price Enter the price per square metre. Optimization will take this into ac-
count. Poor optimization results will be optimized with lower-priced stockplates
for example.
Technical info: Optional, numerical
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Direction of Subplates Enter the direction in which subplates shall be cut. X

structures are common.
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Note: With large stockplates, it is usually impractical to permit a Y structure.
The optimization result for special glass types may be improved with a Y struc-
ture. Valid entries: X, Y and ?
X: Subplate runs vertical to the bottom edge of the plate.
Y: Subplate runs parallel with the bottom edge of the lite.
?: The optimization can choose one of the two directions for the subplate.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Loading Code If your table is equipped with an automatic loader, a loading

code has to be defined per stockplate, depending on the table and loader. En-
ter the loader code here.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Residue Plate This checkbox can be used to enter residue plates in article
master data (also with a quantity of > 1).
Technical info: Optional

Description of buttons

Edit Use this button to edit a record. The editing fields are enabled. Select
(tag) the requird record in the table and click on the button.

Insert Use this button or the Insert key to enter a new record. The editing
fields are enabled.

Delete Use this button or the Delete key to delete a record. Select (tag) the
corresponding record in the table and click on the button or use the Delete key.
The selected record will be deleted after you accept a security check.

Apply This button serves to adopt changed data or a new record. This button
is only active in amendment or insert mode.

Cancel Use this button to reject the amendments and close the dialog. In the
amendment or insert mode (editing fields active), you can reject your entries
or amendments. If you are in selection mode (table active), the menu will be
closed.

More information on stockplates

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Operation, “Entering a Stockplate” on page A-73
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Areas without Cuts

Master Data > Articles > Tab Areas without Cuts
or by the icon

Illustr. A-46 Article icon

Illustr. A-47 Tab Areas without uts

This tab is mainly used by companies who cut self-cleaning glass. In this case,
the stockplates have a film layer to protect the coating during cutting. Several
films are necessary to protect the stockplates. The film overlaps where the in-
dividual layers meet. The cut-free areas exactly define the overlaps and thus
protect the cutting in these areas. Measuring always starts from the bottom
edge of the stockplate.
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Description of fields

Article Name of the article for which stockplates shall be defined or pro-
cessed.
Choose the required article from the combo box. All articles existing in the ar-
ticle menu will be displayed.
Technical info: Compulsory field

Bottom Area Trim Enter the bottom edge in mm.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Top Area Trim Enter the top edge in mm.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

More information on areas without cuts

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Operation, “Defining Areas without Cuts” on page A-74
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Parameters
Master Data > Parameters
or by the icon

Illustr. A-48 Parameter icon

Illustr. A-49 Parameters

This dialog is used to define parameter records for the cutting tables which can
be easily selected from a drop-down field at optimization. The parameters de-
fine table restrictions, breakage parameters, etc. Various parameter records
can be defined for a table. This guarantees high flexibility for optimization. In
addition to selecting a parameter record for an optimization, variant optimiza-
tion allows to use several, freely selectable parameter records at once. After-
wards, select the best result for further processing.

Description of fields

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.
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Name You can choose this name from a drop-down field at optimization.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numerical, 4-digit

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Table Table name. Choose the required table from the combo box. The sys-
tem will come up with a list of all cutting tables available in your system.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numerical, 4-digit

Description Descriptive text on the parameter record.

Use this field to enter additional information on the parameter record.
Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Optimization Mode Select the required mode from the combo box. Possible
entries: common / pairs.
Common: At optimization, lites of an item (e.g. IG unit) do not have to be put
next to or on top of each other on the same subplate.
This optimization type usually brings the best result as there are only minimal
restrictions for optimization.
Pairs: A pair optimization is started in which the lite pairs (or lite triples) have
to be positionend next to another or on top of each other on a subplate.
Exception: The lite is so big that the pair does not fit onto the subplate either
way.
In this case, the lites will be put onto two subplate at the same height.
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Automatic Loader Does the cutting table have an automatic loader? If a pa-
rameter record with automatic loader is selected for an article, each stockplate
has to get a loader code.
 Software Reference, “Loading Code” on page A-116
 The cutting table has an automatic loader.
 The cutting table has no automatic loader.
Technical info: Compulsory field

Cutting Mode Selection of the appropriate cutting mode depends on the cut-
ting table and the company's requirements.
Generally, cutting mode 1 will produce the best yield while cutting mode 4
shows the worst results.
Higher waste might be compensated by quicker breakout and stacking (due to
the simpler cutting mode).
The cutting mode determines the position of the lites on the subplate between
two adjacent Y cuts. Valid input: 1, 2, 3 and 4
1: Between two Y cuts, lites of different width and height can lie next to ano-
ther. Hence, W cuts may occur.
2: Between two Y cuts, only lites of different width and the same height can lie
next to another.
3: Between two Y cuts, only lites of the same item can lie next to another.
4: Between two Y cuts, only up to two lites of the same item can lie next to ano-
ther.
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
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Subplate Breakout With this option, stockplates can be broken by subplate.

This means that the stocksize is cut up to the defined subplate width (see
below), and is broken. This process is repeated for the rest of the stockplate
until all subplates have been cut.
The subplate width from which on this function is applied, is individually defi-
ned at cutting code creation.
Note:
The cutting table has to offer this function.
 Stockplates are broken by subplate.
 Stockplates will not be broken by subplate.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Z Cuts This entry Top/bottom determines the position of the Z cuts on the cut-
ting plan.
Normally, it is better to position the Z cuts near the top (top), i.e. away from the
working area so that individual subplates can be broken across the whole
width of the plate and stacked right away. If lites above this subplate include Z
cuts, there will be enough space on the breakout table to rotate the lite to break
the Z cut. Valid input: Top and Bottom.
Top: Z cuts are positioned at the top
Bottom: Z cuts are positioned at the bottom
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Start of Breakout This marks the start of breakout.

It depends on the spatial conditions on the shop floor and defines the se-
quence of the labels. Valid input: bottom left, bottom right, top left, and top
right.
Bottom left: Breakout starts at the bottom left.
Bottom right: Breakout starts at the bottom right.
Top left: Breakout starts at the top left.
Top right: Breakout starts at the top right.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Reference Point Enter the reference point of the cutting table. The cutting
plan refers by default to the bottom left corner of the stockplate to be cut. The
reference point helps to adapt cutting table and cutting plan. Valid input: 1, 2,
3 and 4
1: Reference point bottom left.
2: Reference point bottom right.
3: Reference point top right.
4: Reference point top left.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Cost per Z Cut For laminated glass cutting for example it may be impotant to
use as little Z cuts as possible. The more expensive a Z cut, the less Z cuts
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optimization will use; this will affect the optimization result however.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

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Min. X-Z Defines the minimum distance between X- and Z cuts. This size al-
ready exists in article master data. If a size is defined in parameter master da-
ta, this is the one to be used. The size defined in article master data will be
used only if no size was entered for this parameter.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Min. Z-Z Defines the minimum distance between Z cuts.

Technical info: Optional, numerical

Min. Y-Y with Z: Min. distance between Y-Cuts. If you are using a cutting ta-
ble with several Y cutting heads, the minimum distance is determined by the
distance between the cutting wheels of two cutting heads moved towards each
other (see manufacturer's technical data).
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Min. Y-Y without Z Defines the minimum distance between the Y cuts if there
is no Z cut between the Y cuts.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Min. Subplate with Y This question takes into account the possible use of an
automatic breakout device, especially the technical conditions for static break-
out of X subplates.
The manufacturer's technical conditions are valid for cutting with an automatic
breakout device; otherwise, enter 0 in this field.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Min. Subplate without Y If there is no Y cut on a subplate (does not happen

in reality because even for very large lites, at least one Y cut is made on the
edge of the stockplate), this size defines the minimum subplate width.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Max. Subplate This entry restricts the width of the subplate. One the one
hand, this helps to make manual breakout easier and on the other hand, auto-
matic breakout devices can only handle a certain maximum width. The manu-
facturer's specifications apply for automatic breakout devices.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Min. Residue Plate Width If the length of the residue plate for a pattern falls
below this size, the last X cut is transferred to the edge of the stockplate, and
the lites of the last subplate are limited by Z cuts. This may be an advantage
when it comes to breaking the pattern.
Technical info: Optional, numerical
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Subplate Extension If an optimization includes a lite that cannot be sche-

duled due to the max. subplate width restriction (e.g. max subplate = 2000
mm, lite 2100 x 2100 mm), you can permit the optimization to extend the max.
subplate width automatically. Tick the checkbox and enter the value by which
the optimization can widen the subplate. In the above example, Sequence Op-
timizer would search for the biggest lite of the optimization (no matter if width
or height), add the value from master data field Subplate extension, and use
this as the max. valid subplate width. In the above example, 2100 mm would
be the biggest size; with an input of 500 mm in field Subplate extension, the
max. valid subplate width would be 2600 mm.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Description of fields in section print cutting plan

Reflect Pattern at X Axis Print cutting plan. Controls the cutting plan display.
The individual options can be selected in any combination. They serve to con-
trol the printing of cutting plans and do not influence optimization.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Reflect Pattern at Y Axis Print cutting plan. Controls the cutting plan display.
The individual options can be selected in any combination. They serve to con-
trol the printing of cutting plans and do not influence optimization.
Technical info: Optional, selection

More information on parameters

 Functional Principle, “Parameters” on page A-12
 Operation, “Defining a Parameter” on page A-74
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Customer
Master Data > Customer
or by the icon

Illustr. A-50 Customer icon

Illustr. A-51 Customers

This dialog serves to enter and maintain customized data which can be easily
selected from a combo box during input. Customer information will appear on
different output media.

Description of fields

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.
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Customer No. Enter the customer number

Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

Customer Enter the customer's company name (e. g. Glass Smith). You can
choose this name from a combo box at input!
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

Address 1 Enter the street address.

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Address 2 Enter additions to field Address 1 if required.

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

ZIP Code Enter the post code (e. g. D-79332).

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

City Enter the town (e. g. Munich).

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Country Enter the country (e. g. Germany).

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Reference Enter the consignment (e. g. Europe Palace).

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Phone Enter the customer's phone number.

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Fax Enter the customer's fax number.

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

E-Mail Enter the customer's email address.

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

Note Allows to enter comments on customers.

Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

More information on customers

 Functional Principle, “Customer” on page A-13
 Operation, “Entering a Customer” on page A-75
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Spacer
Master Data > Spacer
or by the icon

Illustr. A-52 Spacer icon

Illustr. A-53 Spacer

This dialog serves to enter and manage spacer data which can be easily se-
lected from a combo box at data input or IG master data input. This includes
information on thickness and type. You can also enter bender text. Spacer in-
formation will appear on different output media.

Description of fields

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.
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Width Spacer width. You can choose this from a combo box at input! A value
may exist several times.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Type Name of the material to be bent (e.g aluminium). You can choose this
from a combo box at input! A value may exist several times.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

Bender Text Text to be printed on the spacer. A value may exist several
times.
Technical info: Input is optional, alpha-numerical

More information on spacers

 Functional Principle, “Spacer” on page A-13
 Operation, “Entering a Spacer” on page A-76
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IG
Master Data > IG
or by the icon

Illustr. A-54 IG icon

Illustr. A-55 IG

The structure of IG units is defined by the glass and the spacers. Both the
glass and the spacer have to be defined before. If you do not use IG or if your
optimization does not include production files, you can neglect this module.

Description of fields

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.

Name IG name. You can choose this from a combo box at input.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal
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Article 1 Select the first glass article for the IG unit from the combo box. You
can select only articles that have been defined in Master Data > Articles.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

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Optimize This checkbox defines if article 1 shall be optimized. Tick or untick

this checkbox. Options:
 Optimize article.
 Do not optimize this article.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Article 2 Select the second glass article for the IG unit from the combo box.
You can select only articles that have been defined in Master Data > Articles.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Optimize This checkbox defines if article 2 shall be optimized. Tick or untick

this checkbox. Options:
 Optimize article.
 Do not optimize this article.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Article 3 Select the third glass article for the IG unit from the combo box. You
can select only articles that have been defined in Master Data > Articles.
This field can be edited only after Article 2 has been selected!
Technical info: Optional, selection

Optimize This checkbox defines if article 3 shall be optimized. Tick or untick

this checkbox. Options:
 Optimize article.
 Do not optimize this article.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

AIR1 Width of the spacer between lite 1 and lite 2. Select this from the combo
box. You can select only spacers that have been defined in Master Data > Spa-
cers!
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

AIR2 Width of the spacer between lite 2 and lite 3. Select this from the combo
box. You can select only spacers that have been defined in Master Data > Spa-
cers!
Technical info: Optional, selection

More information on IG
 Functional Principle, “Configuration” on page A-10
 Operation, “IG Input” on page A-77
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Setup
Master Data > Setup
or by the icon

Illustr. A-56 Setup icon

The setup serves to define program settings such as the program language,
the master data code or the target directories for the machine code to be crea-
ted. You can also pre-configure various reports.
The dialog is split into the following tabs:
• Tab General
• Tab Tables
• Tab Benders
• Tab Lists
• Tab XOPT Organisation/Logical Racks
• Tab XOPT Organisation/Size Categories
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Tab General
Master Data > Setup
or by the icon

Illustr. A-57 Setup icon

Illustr. A-58 Setup, tab General

Tab General allows to define general program features. This includes the pro-
gram language (can be changed during the runtime), the use of optimization
files, and changing the password for master data.

Password-protected area
Master data are password-protected. Right after program installation, this
code is 1111; it should be changed immediately after installation!

 Software Reference, “Change Password” on page A-142

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Description of fields

Language Choose the required program language. Click on the arrow in the
combo box and select the required language.
When you leave the Setup dialog by [OK], the program is presented in the se-
lected language.

Password Master data are password-protected. Right after program installa-

tion, this code is 1111; it should be changed immediately after installation.
Just click on the button [Change password]. In the following dialog, first enter
the old password followed by the new one, and a confirmation.
 Software Reference, “Change Password” on page A-142

Optimization Number Enter the number area for optimizations. The optimi-
zation number will be automatically raised by 1 whenever an optimization is
booked. When the highest optimization number is reached (field Maximal),
numbering starts again from the number entered in field Minimal.
The present optimization number can be changed in field Present.
Note: The optimization number is used - among others - in the optimization
window, in standard reports, as part of file names for optimization files, and as
part of file names for cutting code files.

Delete old optimization results after Optimization results confirmed by

booking will be automatically saved in special optimization files and can be
opened anytime in the results menu.
These files lose importance after a while and can be deleted. The program will
do this automatically. Enter the storing time for the files in days (max. 100
days).
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Tab Tables
Master Data > Setup > Tab Tables
or by the icon

Illustr. A-59 Setup icon

Illustr. A-60 Setup, tab Tables

Defines the target for the machinery code files for the cutting tables to be con-
trolled. You can enter the same target for all cutting tables, or a separate target
per cutting table.

Description of fields

Target for the Cutting Code Enter the target drive or the target directory for
the cutting code. Standard drive is A:\
The target can be the same for all tables (radio button for all tables) or can be
defined for every individual table (radio button for the following table).
To define an individual target for every table (radio button for the followint tab-
le), select the required table from the list then define the target.
The icon [Change directory] allows to select a target.
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Tab Benders
Master Data > Setup > Tab Benders
or by the icon

Illustr. A-61 Setup icon

Illustr. A-62 Setup, tab Benders

Defines the target for the machinery code files for the benders to be controlled.
You can enter the same target for all benders, or a separate target per bender.

Description of fields

Target for Bending Code Enter the target drive or the target directory for the
bending code. Standard drive is A:\
The target can be the same for all benders (radio button for all benders) or can
be defined for every individual bender (radio button for the following bender).
To define an individual target for every bender (radio button for the following
bender), select the required bender from the list then define the target.
Enter the target for the bending code using the keyboard or the icon [Change
directory].
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Tab Lists
Master Data > Setup > Tab Lists
or by the icon

Illustr. A-63 Setup icon

Illustr. A-64 Setup, tab Lists

Lists (reports) are an efficient way of editing information. The program comes
with a number of standard lists. Special lists can be created on request. Lists
are stored as files in the program sub-directory Reports\Output or Reports\In-
put. Select the lists that can be used in the program (the list being shown as
an entry in the table)., and the standard lists to be used (tick the checkbox in
front of the list). Sequence Optimizer knows to types of lists:
• Lists for input files
• Lists for optimization results
Both types are handled in the same way. To avoid redundant descriptions, we
will describe only the lists for the input files. The lists for optimization results
are handled in the same way.
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Description of fields

Table The table shows the existing lists (reports). Tag a list to edit it. Tick the
checkbox in front of the list to mark this list/theses lists as standard list(s) in
the program. Temporary amendments can always be made in the program
(e. g. in dialog Output).

List for Statistics You can choose a list for statistics from the combo box.
Technical info: Optional, selection

List for Article Master Data You can choose a list for article master data
from the combo box.
Technical info: Optional, selection
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Tab XOPT Organisation/Logical Racks

Master Data > Setup > Tab XOPT Organisation
or by the icon

Illustr. A-65 Setup icon

Illustr. A-66 Setup, tab XOPT organisation

This dialog serves to allocate units and racks. Sequence Optimizer generally
distinguishes:
• Size Categories
• Logical Racks

Description of fields

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.
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Rack ID Enter the rack ID.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Description Description of the rack.

Use this field to enter additional information on the rack.
Technical info: Optional, alpha-numerical

Rack Type Select the rack type from the combo box. XOPT distinguishes:
A racks and
Harp racks.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Rack Depth This field is available only if you have selected the type A rack in
field Rack ype. In this case, you can enter the depth of the A rack here.
 Software Reference, “Rack Type” on page A-138
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Number of Slots This field is available only if you have selected the type
Harp rack in field Rack Type. In this case, you can enter the number of slots
here.
 Software Reference, “Rack Type” on page A-138
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Rack Number Area You can define the number areas for the racks.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical
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Tab XOPT Organisation/Size Categories

Master Data > Setup > Tab XOPT Organisation
or by the icon

Illustr. A-67 Setup icon

Illustr. A-68 Setup, tab XOPT organisation, select size categories

In this rack organisation, lites are put onto racks acc. to their edge length.

Description of fields

Table The table provides a quick overview of existing records. Click on a table
header to sort the table by this column (ascending or descending). Click on a
record of the table to load the data into the appropriate input/editing fields for
further processing.

Group by This field defines if the short or the long edge of the surrounding
rectangle shall be used for analysis. There are two versions:
Group by long edge.
Group by short edge.
Functional Principle, “Tab XOPT-Orga” on page A-15
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Max. Edge Ratio This field can be edited only if you have selected the radio
button Short edge in field Group by.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Series Quantity This field is used for items with large quantities (series). En-
ter the quantity from which on an item shall be considered a series.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Rack Number for Series You can allocate special rack numbers for series.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Rack Number for Shapes You can allocate special rack numbers for
shapes.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Rack Number for Special Lites You can allocate special rack numbers for
special lites.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

More information on the setup

 Functional Principle, “Configuration” on page A-10
 Functional Principle, “Tab XOPT-Orga” on page A-15
 Operation, “Select Program Language” on page A-77
 Operation, “Changing the Password” on page A-78
 Operation, “Defining Optimization Numbers” on page A-78
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Label Generator
Master Data > Label Generator
or by the icon

Illustr. A-69 Label generator icon

Illustr. A-70 Label generator

Create labels acc. to your requirements or amend existing labels. The label
generator will support your work with easily-to-use tools. Just a few mouse
clicks will produce expressive and clear labels that match the given pattern.
Select the label pattern for the current printout in dialog Output.
For more information, please refer to the help for the label generator.
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Change Password
Master Data > Setup > Tab General > [Change Password]
or by the icon

Illustr. A-71 Setup icon

Illustr. A-72 Change password

Use this dialog to change the password which, right after program installation,
is 1111.

Description of fields

Old Password Enter the old password. Right after program installation, this
is 1111.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

New Password Enter the new password.

Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

Confirm New Password For safety reasons you have to repeat the pass-
word you have entered in field New password.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

More information on the passsword

 Functional Principle, “Tab General” on page A-15
 Operation, “Changing the Password” on page A-78
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Edit Report
Master Data > Setup > Tab Lists > [Edit]
or by the icon

Illustr. A-73 Setup icon

Illustr. A-74 Edit report

This dialog serves to allocate an existing list to another file (*.rpt). The name
of the list cannot be changed!

Description of fields

List Shows the name of the list.

File The combo box incldues all existing data (*.rpt). Select the required file
from the list.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection
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Insert Report
Master Data > Setup > Tab Reports > [Insert]
or by the icon

Illustr. A-75 Setup icon

Illustr. A-76 Insert Report

Use this dialog to create new lists (reports).

Description of fields

List Enter the list name when you insert a list. Enter an expressive list name.
If the work flow (e.g. dialog Output) offers list options, the list name you have
entered will be displayed.
Technical info: Compulsory field, alpha-numericalal

File The combo box incldues all existing data (*.rpt). Select the required file
from the list.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection
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New
File > New
by means of the icon

Illustr. A-77 Icon New

or the keys <Ctrl> + <N>

Illustr. A-78 New

First, select the required file type.

Available file types are:
• Order Items
• Filler Sizes
• Resolved Items
• Production Files
• Broken Lites
• Quick Optimization

Order Items Files of the order item type contain items the lites of which will
all be included in the optimization (if the defined priority is kept). All lites have
the same glass product and - at first - the same priority. If this file type has been
chosen for the items, the priority in the input menu is preset with 1. This should
be changed in special circumstances.

Filler Sizes Files of the type filler sizes contain items with lites that will be
used to improve the yield or to fill the residue plate for optimization. Optimiza-
tion decides whether and how many lites will be optimized. After the lites have
been withdrawn by optimization, the items will be updated in the file. All lites
have the same glass product and the same defined priority. If this file type has
been chosen for the items, the priority in the input menu is preset with 2. This
should be changed only in special circumstances.
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Resolved Items These files contain items with lites from resolved cutting
plans from previous optimizations.
After optimization, you can resolve the cutting patterns, i.e. individual patterns
(cutting plans) will not be transferred to automatic cutting. Usually, one just re-
solves the pattern on the residue plate (the unused remainder of the last stock-
plate) of the optimization if it contains just a few lites and if it would be
ineffective to have this stockplate cut automatically.
Files with residue items will be created by optimization job. A file with residue
items contains the lites of the resolved patterns, by order item. The file with the
residue items only contains the lites of the resolved patters, the priority will be
determined automatically. This setting should only be changed in special cir-
cumstances.

Production Files Prooduction files can contain up to three difference glass

products per unit.
Usually, production files are transferred from a server (order entry, ALFAK,
AWPool etc.) to Sequence Optimizer. They contain order items for IG, lamina-
ted glass, etc. with maximally three lites per unit. Production files can contain
different glass products. If this file type has selected for the items, the priority
in the input menu is preset with 1. This should be changed only in special cir-
cumstances.
You can of course enter production files by hand!

Broken Lites You can define order items from a withdrawn optimization that
shall be reoptimized. The order item - with a random number of lites - will be
saved in a residue item file and can be reoptimized.
The name of the residue item file consists of the letters BRK and the optimiza-
tion number of the withdrawn optimization to which the selected order item be-
longs.
This allows to enter remakes without having to re-enter the whole order item.

Quick Optimization This file type allows the direct input of the items to be op-
timized. Filed File name is preset by QUICKOPT and field Description with
Quick optimization. After entering the corresponding items you can use the
[Optimize] button to access the optimization directly.
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Open File
File > Open
by means of the icon

Illustr. A-79 Open

or the keys <Ctrl> + <O>

Illustr. A-80 Open file

Use this dialog to open files.

Description of fields
In the top section of the dialog, use the radio button to choose the file type the
file you are going to open belongs to. File type Order item is selected by de-
fault.

Table This table provides a quick overview of the existing files. First, select
the required file type. Tag the file you want to use and press the button [Open].

File Name This line shows the file name selected from the table. You can of
course enter the file name manually. The table will be updated after each entry
(character). The first file name in the table represents the letter you have en-
tered. If no file is shown, there is no such file.

Description of buttons

Conversion This function serves to transfer items from residue item files and
filler sizes to an order item file.
 Operation, “Converting a File” on page A-83
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Open Press this button to open the order item dialog and display the selected
file.
 Software Reference, “Order Items” on page A-150

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Output Press this button to open dialog Output. Here you can create labels,
lists, and machinery codes for the selected file.
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-148

Cancel Press this button to close the dialog.

More information on file types

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25

Output
File > Open > Select File > [Output]
[Load items] > Select File > [Output]
or the keys <Ctrl> + <O> > Select File > [Output]

Illustr. A-81 Output file

You can use this dialog to create labels, lists, and machinery code for a selec-
ted file.

Description of fields

Print Lists This checkbox enables the printing of reports. When you tick the
checkbox, the section for the lists below will be released. You can choose the
required list.

Bending Code This checkbox enables the creation of bending codes. Ticking
the checkbox will release the combo box below. Choose the required bending
code from the combo box. The combo box will show all bending codes for
which drivers have been installed.

Bending codes
The target for the bending code can be set in Master data > Setup.
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Print Labels This checkbox enables the printing of labels. Ticking the check-
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Normal Label Patterns for printing labels can be selected in section Label
patterns.
To choose another (existing) pattern for label printing, click on the button next
to the pattern name. The dialog Open file ... allows to select another pattern.

Open File Use this button to open the file selection for the label pattern.

Open File Press this button to open the file selection for the separating label
pattern.

Separation Label Defines whether a separating label shall be printed after

printing the labels. If this checkbox is ticked, an empty label will be printed!
 Software Reference, “One Label per” on page A-149

One Label per What shall this label be printed for? Options:
Lite: One label per lite.
Unit: One label per unit.
Item: One label per item.

More information on the output

 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50
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Order Items
File > New > Order Items > OK
Icon [New Input] > Order Items > OK
or the keys <Ctrl> + <N> > Order Items > OK

Illustr. A-82 Order items

This dialog serves to enter a new order item or change an existing order item.

Description of fields in section main data

File Name Enter a file name of max. 8 characters. Symbols are invalid.
If a new file has been created, you have to enter a file name!
If an existing file has been opened, you can change the file name to create a
copy of the file (same as "save as ..." in Windows programs).

Description Additional description of the present file.

Article Choose the required article from the combo box. You need to choose
an article if you have created a new file! The data will be loaded from master
data. Selection can be made via mouse or cursor keys.

Article field
For production files, no article needs to be selected at this point! The field
is inactive!

 Functional Principle, “Production Files” on page A-27

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Article Description This field shows a description of the selected article. The
description is loaded from master data and cannot be edited.

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Description of fields in section order item

The fields in this section only display the data from section Inidividual item. You
can select the required item and change it in section Individual item.

Description of fields in section selected order item

Rack No. The program automatically assigns a rack number (start number =
1, the next rack number is raised by 1). This can be changed any time. The
number does not have to exceed 9999! Rack numbers are necessary for sta-
cking the lites.

Units Number of units to be produced. This field matches the field Lites. If e.g.
ten IG units shall be produced and one unit has two lites of the same article,
enter 10 in field Units and 2 in field Lites. This allows the quick input of IG units
or laminated units for which the article for the individual lites is the same. When
entering individual lites, enter the required quantity and enter 1 in field lites!
 Software Reference, “Lite” on page A-151

Surplus You can enter the number of units to be produced additionally in or-
der to make up for possible breakage without the need for reoptimization. Ex-
ample: 10 lites of a very thin glass have been ordered. Enter the required
quantity, 10, in field Units and in this field here the additional number of lites,
3. A total of 13 lites will be optimized. This means that up to three lites may
break after cutting without the need for reoptimization.

Lite Number of lites per unit. This field is the same as field Units. If e.g. ten IG
units shall be produced and one unit has two lites of the same article, enter 10
in field Units and 2 in field Lites. This allows the quick input of IG units or lami-
nated units for which the article for the individual lites is the same. For indivi-
dual lites, enter 1 in field Lites!
 Software Reference, “Units” on page A-151

Width Enter the width of the lite. The input depends on the measure set in
master data. If the system is set to mm, the input is made in mm, otherwise in
inches.

Shape sizes
To enter shapes, you can skip the fields Width and Height in the input me-
nu! These entries will be made automatically after the shape has been en-
tered!

 Functional Principle, “Entering Sizes in Inch” on page A-18

Height Enter the height of the lite. The input depends on the measure set in
master data. If the system is set to mm, the input is made in mm, otherwise in
inches.
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Shape sizes
To enter shapes, you can skip the fields Width and Height in the input me-
nu! These entries will be made automatically after the shape has been en-
tered!

 Functional Principle, “Entering Sizes in Inch” on page A-18

Order No. Here you can enter an order number.

Order Item Enter an item number.

Customer You can enter a customer name or select a customer from the
drop-down list. The data will be loaded from master data. Selection can be
made via mouse or cursor keys.
 Software Reference, “Customer” on page A-124

Supergroup Group number for XOPTS optimizations.

Super group means a number of random Groups of lites (items) sorted to-
gether acc. to certain criteria. The sorting criteria can be freely defined. These
groups may be for example: Order, all IG units of a window, all lites on a pallet
for the toughening furnace (resulting from the furnace bed optimization), con-
signment within an order, spacer groups, etc.

Priority This field shows the priority of the lites of an item. This setting should
not be changed. The defined priority applies to all lites/units of the item.
 Functional Principle, “Priorities” on page A-28

Shape No. Enter the shape number. When you leave the field, the menu for
entering shape parameters or additional sizes will appear, based on your ent-
ry; if you enter shape 99, a menu for selecting the corresponding shape is dis-
played. The name for shape 99 appears in a separate field.

Shape sizes
To enter shapes, you can skip the fields Width and Height in the input me-
nu! These entries will be made automatically after the shape has been en-
tered!

 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158

 Functional Principle, “Shapes” on page A-34
 Operation, “Shape Input” on page A-84
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Edgework Enter the edgework. Options are:

N: No edgework
R: Reduction (the value defined in master data will be used as allowance)
P: Polishing (the value defined in master data will be used as an allowance)
M: Mitre (the value defined in master data will be used as an allowance)
Edges are treated in the sequence: left, right, top, bottom. The input could be
NNPP: left and right edge = no processing, top and bottom edge = polishing
allowance.
 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11

Reference Text Allows to enter a consignment number or consignment text.

Second Glass Type Select a glass name, e. g. for IG or laminated units.

IG The data will be loaded from master data. Selection can be made via
mouse or cursor keys. You can select complete IG units defined in master da-
ta. Invididual items can be edited later.
 Functional Principle, “IG” on page A-14
 Functional Principle, “Production Files” on page A-27

Article 1 Article 2... These fields show the structure of the IG unit. The data
will be loaded from master data. These can be changed. Selection can be
made via mouse or cursor keys.

Production files
These fields can be edited only for production files!

 Software Reference, “IG” on page A-153

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Functional Principle, “IG” on page A-14

Air 1/Air 2 Select the airspace. The data will be loaded from master data. Se-
lection can be made via mouse or cursor keys.
If the IG unit consists of two lites, you can enter in field Air1 the airspace bet-
ween first and second lite; if the IG unit consists of three lites, the airspace bet-
ween second and third lites can be defined in field Air2.

Production files
These fields can be edited only for production files!

 Software Reference, “IG” on page A-153

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Functional Principle, “IG” on page A-14
 Functional Principle, “Spacer” on page A-13

Spacer Type Select the spacer type. The data will be loaded from master da-
ta. Selection can be made via mouse or cursor keys and depends on the se-
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Production files
These fields can be edited only for production files!

 Functional Principle, “Production Files” on page A-27

 Functional Principle, “Article Master Data” on page A-11
 Functional Principle, “IG” on page A-14
 Functional Principle, “Spacer” on page A-13

Description of buttons

Insert Use this button to add a new item. If a new file has been created, this
button is active only after you have entered a file name and selected an article.
Article selection is not applicable if you have selected the file type Production
files.

Delete This button serves to delete a selected record.

Extra Text Press this button to open dialog Additional text. This dialog allows
to enter text.
 Software Reference, “Edit Extra Texts” on page A-155

Shapes Press this button to access the dialog for standard shapes. This is
where you can enter shape parameters and additional sizes.
 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158

Shape 99 Press this button to access the selection of free shapes. The name
of the selected shape 99 appears in a separate field. You can enter the requi-
red shape number or 99 (for shape 99) in field Shape No.
 Software Reference, “Shape 99” on page A-154
 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158
 Software Reference, “Shape 99” on page A-162

Overcuts Press this button to open the dialog Overcuts. This dialog allows to
enter a percentage.
 Software Reference, “Overcuts” on page A-156

Save Temporary saving of the input/changes without leaving the dialog.

Close Press this button to close the dialog. The system will check whether the
changes shall be saved.

More information on order items

 Functional Principle, “Input of Data” on page A-17
 Operation, “Creating a New File” on page A-80
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Edit Extra Texts

File > New > Order Items > OK > [Extra Text]
Icon [New input] > Order Items > OK > [Extra Text]
<Ctrl> + <N> > Order Items > OK > [Extra Text]

Illustr. A-83 Edit extra text

This dialog allows to define additional fields for that item. The selected fields
will be linked with the item, and can be used e.g. for list and label printing.
The fields can be edited in file Label.set with a text editor, or you can add new
fields. The label generator will take into account the fields defined in Label.set.

Description of fields

Value Use this field to enter the details you want to define additionally.

More information on additional text

 Software Reference, “Extra Text” on page A-154
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Overcuts
File > New > Order Items > OK > [Overcuts]
Icon [New input] > Order Items > OK > [Overcuts]
<Ctrl> + <N> > Order Items > OK > [Overcuts]

Illustr. A-84 Overcuts

This dialog allows to enter the so-called overcuts, i. e. lites to be produced ad-
ditionally. These are defined as a percentage that can be applied to all already
entered items. You can disable individual items to exclude them from this cal-
culation.

Description of fields

Increase Factor Enter the overcut to be produced (in per cent).

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

More information on overcuts

 Software Reference, “Overcuts” on page A-154
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Delete File
File > Delete
<Ctrl> + <D>

Illustr. A-85 Delete file

This dialog serves to delete individual files.

Description of fields
In the top section of the dialog, use the radio button to choose the file type the
file you are going to delete belongs to.
When you have made your choice, the section below shows all files of the cor-
responding type.
When you select the corresponding file, it will appear in the line below. The
grey area provides information on the Article, the Description and the Input
date.

Description of buttons

Delete All Press this button to delete all existing files of this type.

Delete Press this button to delete the selected file.

Cancel Press this button to close the dialog.

Security query
The buttons [Delete all] and [Delete] will produce a security check. The file
will be deleted when you confirm this by [OK]!

More information on deleting files

 Functional Principle, “File Types” on page A-25
 Operation, “How to Delete a File” on page A-81
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Shape input
File > New > Order Items > OK > Shapes (F8)
File > Open > Select file type > [Open] > Shapes (F8)

Illustr. A-86 Shape input

This menu serves to enter predefined shapes. The selection is determined by

the shape catalogue you are using.

Description of fields

Shape Number Select the required shape number from the combo box. All
windows will be updated accordingly. The right preview window of the menu
shows the selected shape and its preset sizes.

Change Shape Parameters Change the shape parameters as required. The

parameters to be changed depend on the shape you have chosen. Click in the
top left window on the parameter you want to change; the preset value will ap-
pear in the input window below (when you open the menu, the first parameter
has been selected already). You can change this parameter within limits. The
example shape in the right preview window will change its form depending on
your entries. Select the next parameter by clicking on it or by pressing [Re-
turn]/[Enter]. If an entry clashes with the restrictions for the selected shape, the
system will instantly issue an error report showing the valid restrictions.
The bottom left window shows the shape parameter sequence!
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Activate Shape Trim Depending on the selected shape, you can enlarge the
surrounding rectangle (rectangle to be cut). This may be necessary for break-
out. The entry depends - among others - on the glass thickness and is usually
loaded from master data. In this case, you can only select the trim (T1, T2...)

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to be considered. Click on the box in front of the trim name to activate the trim
(i.e. consider the trim size). A tick appears in the box. Clicking on the box a
second time will disable the trim.
The bottom left window shows the shape parameter sequence!

Shape Preview This window shows the selected shape (black line) and the
surrounding rectangle (red line) true to scale. Amended shape parameters will
be applied to the preview immediately.

Shape Sketch This window shows the grouping of shape parameters (red)
for the selected shape. The parameter types and the number of parameters
depend on the selected shape.

More information on shapes

 Functional Principle, “Shapes” on page A-34
 Operation, “Buttons” on page A-68
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Edge Shifts for Shapes

File > New > Order Items > OK > Shapes (F8) > Edge shift

Startpunkt

Illustr. A-87 Edge shift

This function allows to shift the edges of a shape!

In window Edge shift, tag the value to be changed. Clicking on a value wil mark
the corresponding edge in red. The first value on the list will shift the edge that
starts from the bottom left in the menu (see graphics: arrow). The other values,
anti-clockwise, refer to the other edges. The number of entries depends on the
selected lite.
The input for the selected edge is made in field Shift. You can also use the but-
ton [Enter]/[Return] to select the following value (and with this, the next edge)
from the list in field Edge shift and enter a number in field Shift.

Edge shift depending on an adjacent edge

To shift an edge depending on one of the adjacent edges, select the edge to
be shifted in window Edge shift, enter the size for the edge shift in field Shift
and press the following buttons:

Next If the shift is to refer to the adjacent edge, anti-clockwise!

Previous If the shift is to refer to the following edge, anti-clockwise!

Positive and negative edge shifts

Positive entries for the shift will extend the adjacent edge, and will thus
move the selected edge to the outside! Negative entries will shorten the ad-
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More information on edge shifts

 Functional Principle, “Shapes” on page A-34
 Functional Principle, “Edge Shifts for Shapes” on page A-35
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Shape 99
File > New > Order Items > OK > Shape 99 (F9)

Illustr. A-88 Shape 99

Shape 99 refers to free shapes with a defined size. Those shapes are e.g. en-
tered by means of Albat + Wirsam's Shaping & Nesting system, and saved in
a special file for free shapes.
Simple, free shapes can also be created and edited by means of the Shape
99 Generator!
Free shapes can only be chosen from this file. Additional editingn or change
of parameters is possible only in the programs by which the free shapes have
been entered or edited (e.g. Shaping & Nes-ting, Shape 99 Generator)!

Enter Shape 99
If this module is released in your version, load the Shape 99 Generator by me-
ans of the menu bar, using the corresponding icon.

More information on Shape 99

 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158
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Receive Data from Host

File > Receive Data from Host
Icon [Receive Data from Host]
<Ctrl> + <R>

Illustr. A-89 Receive data from host

The defined path determines the directory in which the file has been saved at
order entry. If the file cannot be found via the path suggested by the system,
click on the icon behind it to search for it in your file system.
When you select the required file and confirm your choice, the file XHOS-
TINP.ASC will be imported by Sequence Optimizer.

More information on data import

 Functional Principle, “Data Import” on page A-30 missing from GB
 Operation, “Receive Data from Host” on page A-85
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Import DXF File...

File > Import DXF File...

Illustr. A-90 Import DXF file

This dialog allows to import DXF files.

Description of fields in section Layer

Import All Layers Tick this checkbox to import all segments of all layers.
Closed contours are no prerequisite.

Sort Segments Segments to be imported do not have to be available in a

sensible sequence. Tick this checkbox to sort the segments by coordinates.
This way, the start coordinates of the next segment will be the same as the end
coordinates of the previous one.

Table If the checkbox Import all layers is disabled, you can select a layer in
which the DXF import shall search for closed contours. Enter * to search for a
closed contours in all layers. When a closed contour is found, import of the
DXF file is finished (the system will not search for several closed contours; this
is done by means of the option Import all layers).

Description of fields in section settings

Shape Name Enter a name for the shape to be imported. You will find the free
shape by this name e.g. at data input.
When you select all layers, the name you have entered will be automatically
completed by the name of the layer that contains a valid shape.
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Trim Enter the size for the trim.

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Description of fields in section unit of measurement for DXF files

mm / Inch The radio buttons control the measure in which the shapes to be
imported area available.

Description of buttons

Import Press this button to import the shape(s). A message window shows
the result of the import. This button becomes active after you have selected at
least one layer, have entered a name and the trim.

More information on DXF import

 Functional Principle, “Data Import” on page A-30
 Operation, “DXF Import - Option 1” on page A-85
 Operation, “DXF Import - Option 2” on page A-86
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Statistics
File > Statistics

Illustr. A-91 Statistics

This dialog allows to create statistics.

Description of fields in section search criteria

Article Select from the combo boxes the article for which you want to create
statistics. The combo box shows all articles existing in your system. Select All
to create statistics for all articles.
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

Start Date Select the starting date for the statistics from the combo box.

End Date Select the end date for the statistics from the combo box.

Description of button

Search When you have selected the fields Artikcle Starting date and End
date, press [Search]. The fields in section Total and average and the table
fields in section Overview will be filled in.
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Description of fields in section total and average values

Total and Average Values This section shows the totals and averages for
the defined search criteria. It offers the following fields:
Total stockplates: Shows the number of stockplate optimization has used for
your selection.
Total stockplate surface without trim: Shows the optimized surface (in sqm) for
this selection, excluding the trim.
Total stockplate surface with trim: Shows the optimized surface (in sqm) for
this selection, including the trim.
Total number of lites: Shows the number of lites the optimization has used for
your selection.
Total lite surface: Shows the mere lite surface (in sqm) for your selection.
Average result without trim: Shows the average optimization results in per
cent, not considering the stockplate trim.
Average result with trim: Shows the average optimization results in per cent,
considering the stockplate trim.

Description of fields in section overview

Overview This area shows the results for the defined search criteria. It offers
the following fields:
Optimization no.: Shows the optimization number.
Date: Shows the optimization date.
Plates: Defines the number of stockplates used for optimization.
Stockplate surface with trim: Shows the optimized surface (in sqm) for this se-
lection, including the stockplate trim.
Stockplate surface without trim: Shows the optimized surface (in sqm) for this
selection, excluding the stockplate trim.
Lites: Number of lites included in the optimization.
Lite surface: Shows the mere lite surface (in sqm).
Result without trim: Shows the optimization result (yield) in per cent, without
the stockplate trim.
Result with trim: Shows the optimization result (yield) in per cent, including the
stockplate trim.

Description of buttons

Print Press this button to print the present statistics.

Delete Use this button to delete the present statistics from the database.

Close Use this button to close dialog Statistics.

More information on statistics

 Operation, “Statistics” on page A-101
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Optimization
Optimization > Optimize
[Optimization]
<Strg> + <F3>

Illustr. A-92 Optimization

Optimization will combine items from one or more files in an optimization pool;
optimization is started with the defined stocksizes and optimization parame-
ters.

Description of fields in section files

Select File First select a file type by clicking on it; then choose the file from
which you want to select items for optimization. The fields below, namely Ar-
ticle, Name, and Date will be filled after you have chosen a file, and will provide
the corresponding summary.

Description of fields in section order items

Table The table shows the items included in the selected file. From this table,
choose the items to be transferred to the Optimization Pool.
Click on a field header in the table to sort the table by this column! There are
the following fields:
Order No.: Shows the order number.
Item: Shows the item number within the order.
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Rack: Shows the rack number.

Units: Shows the number of units.
Lites: Shows the number of lites per unit.

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Width: Shows the width of the lites.

Height: Shows the height of the lites.
Shape: Defines whether the lite is a shape. 0 means no shape.
Customer: Shows the customer.

Description of fields in section optimization items

Table This table includes all items that were selected from table Order items
and copied to the optimization pool. These items will be transferred to optimi-
zation. Click on a field header in the table to sort the table by this column! The-
re are the following fields:
Group no.: Shows the optimization group number.
Group item: Shows the group item number.
Order no.: Shows the order number.
Item: Shows the item number within the order.
Rack: Shows the rack number.
Super group: Group number for XOPT-S optimizations.
Units: Shows the number of units.
Lites: Shows the number of lites per unit.
Width: Shows the width of the lites.
Height: Shows the height of the lites.
Shape: Defines whether the lite is a shape. 0 means no shape.
Customer: Shows the customer.

Description of buttons

Copy Use this button to copy the tagged items from table Order items to table
Optimization items.

Delete Use this button to remove the tagged items from table Optimization
items.

Group No. Press this button to open the dialog Group number.
 Software Reference, “Group No.” on page A-170

XOPT Orga Use this button to distribute the items to racks (in the back-
ground).

Cancel This button is used to abort the process. Entries/changes made up to

now will be ignored.

XOPT-Fit This button will open the dialog XOPTFit settings.

 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit Settings” on page A-185

Next Press this button to open the dialog Select article or dialog Optimization.
 Software Reference, “Select Article” on page A-171
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Group No.
Optimization > Optimize > Tag the corresponding items in section Optimization
Items > [Group no.]
Icon [Optimization] > Tag the corresponding items in section Optimization
Items > [Group no.]
<Ctrl> + <F3> Tag the corresponding items in section Optimization Items >
[Group no.]

Illustr. A-93 Enter group number

This dialog serves to enter group numbers.

Enter the required group number and leave the dialog by [OK].

More information on group numbers

 Functional Principle, “Group Numbers” on page A-41
 Operation, “Assign Group Numbers” on page A-89
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Select Article
Optimization > Optimize > [Optimize]
Iconi [Optimization] > [Optimize]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [Optimize]

Illustr. A-94 Select article

This dialog only appears if your optimization pool contains more than one
glass article (e.g. for production files). All glass articles in the optimization pool
will be displayed.

Description of fields

Table This table shows the articles included in the optimization. Select an ar-
ticle to continue with the optimization.
Article: Name of the article to be optimized.
Parameter: Description of the article to be optimized.
sqm/sqft: Total lite surface of the article.
Units: Number of units of this article.
Lites: Number of lites of this article.

Description of buttons

<<Back Press this button to return to the menu in which you can fill the opti-
mization pool.

Next >> After selecting an article, press [Next >>] to go to dialog Optimizati-
on.
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Optimization
Optimization > Optimize > [Optimize]
Icon [Optimization] > [Optimize]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [Optimize]

Illustr. A-95 Optimization

This dialog starts the actual optimization. You can also display the optimization
result as a table or graphics, you can change various options to improve the
optimization result, withdraw the optimized items and go right to the output to
create all necessary papers and machinery codes.

Load dialog
Dialog Optimization cannot be loaded directly. You have to create an opti-
mization pool first. This menu brings you - via article selection - to this dia-
log! Article selection will be automatically skipped if the optimization pool
contains just one glass article. This dialogue shows a successful optimisa-
tion.

Description of fields

Parameters Select a parameter record from master data, or variant optimiza-

tion (VAR)
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109
 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119

Description This field shows a short description of the selected parameter.

The description is entered in parameter master data and can be changed the-
re.
 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119
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Optimization No. This field marks the optimization and will be raised by 1 af-
ter each optimization.

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Article This field shows which article is being optimized. The entry is loaded
from master data and can be changed there.
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

XOPT This radio button is active if the optimization is made by XOPT.

XOPT-S This radio button is active if the optimization is made by XOPT-S.

Sequence mode
Rack mode
Max. number of racks

Description of buttons

Result Press this button to display the dialog Result with the corresponding
optimization result.
 Software Reference, “Result Display Summary” on page A-191

Output Press this button to display the dialog Output.

 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-148

Article This button brings you to the product master data dialog. Product
master data can be changed temporarily, for the present optimization.
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

Parameters This button brings you to the parameter master data dialog. Pa-
rameter master data can be changed temporarily, for the current optimization.
 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119

Items Use this button to return to the dialog in which the optimization was
compiled. You can add further items to the optimization pool or remove items.
This may help to improve the optimization result.
 Software Reference, “Optimization” on page A-168

Select Article Press this button to go to dialog Select article. You can select
the next article here.
This button is only active if several articles were included in the optimization

Optimize Use this button to start the optimization.

If there are several articles in the optimization pool, start the optimization for
the selected article.
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Booking Use this button to remove the optimized items from the files invol-
ved. When all items of a file have been used, the file will be deleted.

More information on optimization

 Functional Principle, “Optimization” on page A-38
 Operation, “Optimization” on page A-87

Variant Optimization
Optimization > Optimize > Select order items > [Optimize] > Select parameter
VAR > [Optimize]
Icon [Optimization] > Select order items > [Optimize] > Select parameter VAR
> [Optimize]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > Select order items > [Optimize] > Select parameter VAR >
[Optimize]

Illustr. A-96 Variant optimization

Variant optimization allows to run optimizations automatically with various cut-

ting table parameters. After all parameters have been optimized, the results
are shown in a list. This way, you will get the best result for the optimization on
hand.

Description of fields

Parameters Click on the appropriate checkboxes to select the optimization

parameters. You can choose from all parameters defined in master data.
After the optimization was run, you can select (tag) the required result.

Status Window Status window for optimization

Description of buttons
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Optimize Start the optimization by clicking on this button. The program will
optimize all selected parameters. The optimization results will be sorted in de-

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scending sequence, starting from the lowest waste (best result) and the smal-
lest number of stockplates used. The best result will be tagged.

Preview Click on this button to get a preview of the tagged optimization result
in the result dialog.

Select Click on these buttons to view the tagged optimization result in the re-
sult dialog, and to termiante variant optimization.

Cancel Terminates variant optimization, and returns to the optimization dia-

log.

More information on variant optimization

 Functional Principle, “Variant Optimization” on page A-44
 Operation, “Variant Optimization” on page A-91
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Temporary Change of Article Master

Data
Optimization > Optimize > Select order items > [Optimize] > [Article]
Icon [Optimization] > Select order items > [Optimize] > [Article]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > Select order items > [Optimize] > [Article]

Illustr. A-97 Temporary change of article master data

This dialog serves to change article master data temporarily.

Description of fields in section article

Article This field shows which article being optimized.

Description Shows the description of the article currently being optimized.

Reduction Edge reduction.

Optimization will deduct this size automatically from the lite size if the lite is go-
ing to be produced with edgework.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Polishing Polishing surcharge

This size will be added to the actual lite size if the lite is going to be polished
after cutting.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical
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Mitring Mitre surcharge.

This size will be added to the actual lite size if the lite is going to be mitred after
cutting.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Shape Trim Trim for standard shapes.

This value depends on the thickness of the optimized lite. It shows the width
of the trim around the shapes.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical, common values: 3 to 3.5 * glass
thickness

Min. X-Z Minimum distance between X and Z cuts.

A Z cut runs between two Y cuts or between a Y cut and an edge cut, parallel
with the X cut.
This value mainly depends on the thickness of the optimized lite.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical, common values: 3 to 3.5 * glass
thickness

Max. Subplate Maximum subplate width

 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Thickness Glass thickness. It controls - among other things - the cutting

pressure if the cutting table is configured accordingly.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Left Trim of the stockplate left.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Right Trim of the stockplate right.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical
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Trim Top Trim of the stockplate top.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Trim Bottom Trim of the stockplate bottom.

If the stockplates are very angular, the trim at the short stop - or, in special ca-
ses, t the bottom - can be omitted. Enter 0 in the corresponding fields in this
case.
Necessary is the value top and right (towards the last X cut, seen from the
trim). If a subplate shows only 1-2 mm to the actual end of the plate, the re-
maining strip could not be broken.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Safe Distance Defines the distance from the end of the cut to the actual end
of the stockplate.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Rotation To minimise the waste, the optimization can rotate lites by 90°. This
checkbox is active by default.
To prevent this, e.g. for patterned glass, you have to untick the checkbox.
 The lite can be turned by 90° (standard).
 There will be no 90° turn.
Technical info: Input optional

Edge Stripping This checkbox defines whether coated glass shall be edge-
stripped. Possible values: Edge stripping/minimum edge stripping:
 No edge stripping.
 Edge stripping: Strip all cuts.
 Minimum edge stripping: Strip only cuts marking off a lite. In this mode, only
the shape cuts will be stripped for shapes while the cuts for the surrounding
rectangle will not be stripped (faster this way).
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Permit Turn Over When you combine shapes for optimization, optimization
has to know whether it is permitted to turn a shape. This is not permitted in
case of coated glass for instance, and can abe set via checkbox!
 Rotation permitted
 Rotation not permitted
Technical info: Input optional, selection

Rotation and edge stripping

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Description of fields in section stockplates

Table You can tag/untag stockplates by clicking on the checkbox in front of

the stockplate. You can also define new stockplates/residue plates for this op-
timization, or change existing stockplates. All processing steps will affect only
the current optimization! Optimization will take into accountmaximally 10 diffe-
rent stocksizes plus residue plates.
The stockplate/residue plate has been selected and can be considered for
optimization.
Stockplate/residue plate has not been selected.

Standard Stocksize.
Residue plate (only if module Residue
Plate Administration is released).
Illustr. A-98 Explanation of symbols

Width Enter the width of the stockplate in mm/inch.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Height Enter the stockplate height in mm/inch.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Quantity Number of stockplates.

Enter the number of existing stockplates. The stockplates will be scheduled
acc. to their availability. After successful optimization and booking, the quantity
will be reduced automatically.
Note: Optimization is possible only if there are enough stockplates for the ar-
ticle to be optimized.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Price Enter the price per square metre. Optimization will take this into ac-
count. Poor optimization results will be optimized with lower-priced stockplates
for example.
Technical info: Optional, numerical

Direction of Subplate Enter the direction in which subplates shall be cut. X

structures are common.
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Note: With large stockplates, it is usually impractical to permit a Y structure.
The optimization result for special glass types may be improved with a Y struc-
ture. Valid entries: X, Y and ?
X: Cross cut runs vertical to the bottom edge of the plate.
Y: The cross cut runs parallel with the bottom edge of the lite.
?: The optimization can choose one of the two directions for the cross cut.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical
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Loading Code If your table is equipped with an automatic loader, a loading

code has to be defined per stockplate, depending on the table and loader. En-
ter the loader code here.

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Technical info: Optional, numerical

Residue Plate This checkbox can be used to enter residue plates in article
master data (also with a quantity of > 1).
Technical info: Optional

More information on temporary changes

 Functional Principle, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-44
 Operation, “Change Product Data for the Optimization on Hand” on page A-92
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Temporary Change of Parameter Master

Data
Optimization > Optimize > Select order items > [Optimize] > [Parameters]
Icon [Optimization] > Select order items > [Optimize] > [Parameters]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > Select order items > [Optimize] > [Parameters]

Illustr. A-99 Temporary change of parameter master data

This dialog serves to change parameters temporarily.

Description of fields

Name Name of the parameter used for the current optimization. The parame-
ter is selected in dialog Optimization.

Table Table name. Choose the required table from the combo box. The sys-
tem will come up with a list of all cutting tables available in your system.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Automatic Loader Does the cutting table have an automatic loader? If a pa-
rameter record with automatic loader is selected for an article, each stockplate
has to get a loader code.
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection: Yes/no
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Subplate Breakout With this option, stockplates can be broken by subplate.

This means that the stocksize is cut up to the defined subplate width (see
below), and is broken. This process is repeated for the rest of the stockplate
until all subplates have been cut.
The subplate width from which on this function is applied, is individually defi-
ned at cutting code creation.

Note:
The cutting table has to offer this function.

Technical info: Compulsory field, selection: Yes/no

Optimization Mode Select the required mode from the combo box. Options:
Common: At optimization, lites of an item (e.g. IG unit) do not have to be po-
sitioned next to another or on top of each other on the same subplate. This op-
timization type usually brings the best result as there are only minimal
restrictions for optimization.
Pairs: A pair optimization is started in which the lite pairs (or lite triples) have
to be positionend next to another or on top of each other on a subplate. Ex-
ception: The lite is so big that the pair does not fit onto the subplate either way.
In this case, the lites will be put onto two subplate at the same height.
Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Cutting Mode Selection of the appropriate cutting mode depends on the cut-
ting table and the company's requirements.
Generally, cutting mode 1 will produce the best yield while cutting mode 4
shows the worst results.
Higher waste might be compensated by quicker breakout and stacking (due to
the simpler cutting mode).
The cutting mode determines the position of the lites on the subplate between
two adjacent Y cuts.
 Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Options:
1-XYZW: Between two Y cuts, lites of different width and height can lie next to
another. Hence, W cuts may occur.
2-XYZ*: Between two Y cuts, only lites of different width and the same height
can lie next to another.
3-XYZZZ: Between two Y cuts, only lites of the same item can lie next to ano-
ther.
4-XYZZ: Between two Y cuts, only up to two lites of the same item can lie next
to another.
Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Z Cuts This entry determines the position of the Z cuts on the cutting plan.
Normally, it is better to position the Z cuts near the top (top), i.e. away from the
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cuts, there will be enough space on the breakout table to rotate the lite to break
the Z cut.
Options:
Top
Bottom
Functional Principle, “Definition of Terms” on page A-53
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Start of Breakout This marks the start of breakout. Options:

Bottom left
Bottom right
Top left
Top right
It depends on the spatial conditions on the shop floor and defines the se-
quence of the labels.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Reference Point Enter the reference point of the cutting table. The cutting
plan refers by default to the bottom left corner of the stockplate to be cut. The
reference point helps to adapt cutting table and cutting plan. Options:
1: Reference point bottom left.
2: Reference point bottom right.
3: Reference point top left.
4: Reference point top right.
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Cost per Z cut For laminated glass cutting for instance, it may be important
that optimization works with a minimum number of Z cuts. .The more expensi-
ve a Z cut, the less Z cuts optimization will use; this will affect the optimization
result however.

Min. X-Z Defines the minimum distance between X- and Z cuts. This size al-
ready exists in article master data. If a size is defined in parameter master da-
ta, this is the one to be used. The size defined in article master data will be
used only if no size was entered for this parameter.
Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical

Min. Z-Z Defines the minimum distance between Z cuts.

Technical info: Compulsory field, numerical
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Min. Y-Y with Z: Min. distance between Y-Cuts. If you are using a cutting ta-
ble with several Y cutting heads, the minimum distance is determined by the
distance between the cutting wheels of two cutting heads moved towards each
other (see manufacturer's technical data).
Technical info: Input depends on the cutting table, numerical

Min. Y-Y without Z Minimum distance between Y-Y cuts if no Z cut is made
in between. Defines the minimum distance between the Y cuts if there is no Z
cut between the Y cuts.
Technical info: Input depends on the cutting table, numerical

Min. Subplate with Y This question takes into account the possible use of an
automatic breakout device, especially the technical conditions for static break-
out of X subplates.
The manufacturer's technical conditions are valid for cutting with an automatic
breakout device; otherwise, enter 0 in this field.
Technical info: Input depends on the cutting table, numerical

Min. Subplate without Y Minimum subplate width if no Y cut is included. If

there is no Y cut on a subplate (does not happen in reality because even for
very large lites, at least one Y cut is made on the edge of the stockplate), this
size defines the minimum subplate width.
Technical info: Input depends on the cutting table, numerical

Max. Subplate This entry restricts the width of the subplate.

One the one hand, this helps to make manual breakout easier and on the other
hand, automatic breakout devices can only handle a certain maximum width.
The manufacturer's specifications apply for automatic breakout devices.
Technical info: Input depends on the cutting table, numerical

Subplate Extension If an optimization includes a lite that cannot be sche-

duled due to the max. subplate width restriction (e.g. max subplate = 2000
mm, lite 2100 x 2100 mm), you can permit the optimization to extend the max.
subplate width automatically. Tick the checkbox and enter the value by which
the optimization can widen the subplate. In the above example, XOPT would
search for the biggest lite of the optimization (no matter if width or height), add
the value from master data field Subplate extension, and use this as the max.
valid subplate width. In the above example, 2100 mm would be the biggest si-
ze; with an input of 500 mm in field Subplate extension, the max. valid subplate
width would be 2600 mm.
Technical info: Input optional, numerical

Min. Residue Plate Width Minimum residue plate length. If the length of the
residue plate for a pattern falls below this size, the last X cut is transferred to
the edge of the stockplate, and the lites of the last subplate are limited by Z
cuts. This may be an advantage when it comes to breaking the pattern.
Technical info: Input optional, numerical
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More information on temporary changes

 Functional Principle, “Temporary Change of Article Master Data” on page A-44
 Operation, “Change Product Data for the Optimization on Hand” on page A-92

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XOPT-Fit Settings
Optimization > Optimize > [XOPT-Fit]
Icon [Optimization] > [XOPT-Fit]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [XOPT-Fit]

Illustr. A-100 XOPT-Fit Settings

This dialog shows the current settings for the XOPT-Fit optimization. You can
make temporary master data changes.

Description of fields

Table This table shows the articles included in the XOPT-Fit optimization. De-
scription of fields:
Article: Name of the article to be optimized.
Parameter: Click on this field to produce a combo box from which you can se-
lect the cutting table parameter for this article.
sqm/sqft: Total lite surface of the article.
Items: Number of items for this article.
Lites: Number of lites of this article.

Description of buttons

Article This button brings you to the product master data dialog. Product
master data can be changed temporarily, for the present optimization.
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

Parameters This button brings you to the parameter master data dialog. Pa-
rameter master data can be changed temporarily, for the current optimization.
 Software Reference, “Parameters” on page A-119
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<<Back Press this button to return to the menu in which you can fill the opti-
mization pool.

Next >> Press this button to go to dialog XOPT-Fit Optimization.

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More information on XOPT-Fit

 Functional Principle, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-51
 Bedienung, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-105

XOPT-Fit Optimization
Optimization > Optimize > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize]
Icon [Optimization] > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize]

Illustr. A-101 XOPT-Fit optimisation

This dialog shows a successful Sequence Optimizer-Fit optimization.

Description of fields

Table This table shows the articles included in the Sequence Optimizer-Fit
optimization. Description of fields:
Article: Name of the article to be optimized.
Parameter: Cutting table parameter.
Manual cutting: If this checkbox is ticked, the corresponding glass type will be
cut manually.
Patterns: Number of patterns.
Stockplates: Number of stockplates.
Result: Total result in %.
Residue plate: Width of the residue plate.

Description of buttons

Optimize Use this button to start the optimization.

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Preview Use this button to go to the 'show result' dialog.

 Software Reference, “Result Display Summary” on page A-191

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<<Back Press this button to return to dialog XOPT-Fit settings.

 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit Settings” on page A-185

Next >> Press this button to open the dialog XOPT-Fit.

 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-187

More information on XOPT-Fit

 Functional Principle, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-51
 Operation, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-96

XOPT-Fit
Optimization > Optimize > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next]
Icon [Optimize] > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next]

Illustr. A-102 XOPT-Fit

The upper part of the dialog shows the settings for XOPT-Fit while the bottom
section shows the result (number of stacks and cutting sequence).

Description of fields in section Settings

Max. Stack Depth You can define the stack thickness. The total thickness of
all lites on a stack must lie below the defined stack thickness.

Separate Stack per Rack Number This field refers to the production se-
quence. Order items with the same rack number can be produced in succes-
sion on the IG line. Options:
 Separate stacks will be formed per rack.
 No separate stacks will be created.
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Description of button

Rfresh Press this button to repeat the creation of stacks with the amended
settings.

Description of fields in section Size Categories

Size Categories Column No. shows the (serial) number of the size category.
Column Edge length contains the value entered in dialog New size categories.
 Software Reference, “New size category” on page A-189

Description of buttons

Edit Use this button to open the dialog Edit size category in whichh you can
change the settings for the selected size category.

Insert This button will open the dialog New size category in which you can de-
fine a new size category.
 Software Reference, “New size category” on page A-189

Delete This button serves to delete a selected size category. This produces a
security check.

Description of fields in section Result

Number of Stacks This field shows the number of stacks created by XOPT-
Fit.

Cutting Sequence The table shows the article sequence.

No.: Sequence number of the article to be cut.
Article: Shows the optimized article.
Name: Shows the article name.
Table: Shows the cutting table name.

<<Back Press this button to return to dialog XOPT-Fit Optimization.

 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit Optimization” on page A-186

Next >> Press this button to open the dialog XOPT-Fit Output. This dialog is
the same as dialog Output and is explained at the following point.
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-205

More information on XOPT-Fit

 Functional Principle, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-51
 Operation, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-96
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New size category

Optimization > Optimize > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next] > [Insert]
Icon [Optimization] > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next] > [Insert]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next] > [Insert]

Illustr. A-103 New size category

This dialog serves to set the size categories for stack formation. When a stack
is formed, size categories can be allocated to lites that belong to the same
stack. Entries like 100 - 1000 - 2000 define four size categories below 100 mm,
from 100 to 1000 mm, from 1000 to 2000 mm, and bigger than 2000 mm.
XOPT-Fit starts a new stack if lites of two size categories would be put onto
the same stack otherwise. 5 inputs for sizes categories (for 6 categories) are
sufficient.
When evaluating the size categories, the system considers the shorter edges
of the lites (or for shapes, the size of the bottom edge or the long or the short
side of the surrounding rectangle).

Description of fields

Edge Length Enter the required size category in this field.

More information on XOPT-Fit

 Functional Principle, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-51
 Operation, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-96
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XOPT-Fit Output
Optimization > Optimize > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next] > [Next]
Icon [Optimize] > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next] > [Next]
<Ctrl> + <F3> > [XOPT-Fit] > [Next] > [Optimize] > [Next] > [Next]

Illustr. A-104 XOPT-Fit Output

This dialog serves to amend the settings for the XOPT-Fit Output. The con-
tents of this dialog match the contents of the Output dialog. To avoid redundant
descriptions, the dialog is explained at the following point:
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-205

Description of buttons

Printer Use this button to open the dialog Select printer.

<<Back Press this button to return to dialog XOPT-Fit.

 Software Reference, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-187

Finish Use this button to create the cutting codes and print labels, cutting
plans, and lists.

More information on XOPT-Fit

 Functional Principle, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-51
 Operation, “XOPT-Fit” on page A-96
 Software Reference, “Output” on page A-205
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Manual Cutting Plan Editor

The manual cutting plan editor shows the results of previous optimizations
which can be displayed as cutting patterns or revised by means of the graphics
editor.

Result Display Summary

Optimization > Show Result
or by the icon

Illustr. A-105 Icon Show result

<Strg> + <F4>

Illustr. A-106 Show result

This dialog provides an overview of the previous optimization and new pat-
terns. The buttons allow you to save (modified) results or to load saved results.

Improving the result

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Description of fields

Optimization Run Shows the number of the present optimization job. This
number is defined by optimization.

Article Shows the article name for which the pattern has been created or the
optimization has been run. This name was defined in master data.
 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

Description Description of the article.

 Software Reference, “Article” on page A-109

Number of Optimization Groups Number of optimization groups defined at

optimization.

Number of Patterns Total number of patterns (may differ from the number of
scheduled stockplates. Also see table, column Qty.).

Number of Stockplates Total number of stockplates (may differ from the

number of patterns. Also see table, column Qty.).

Length of Residue Plate Length of the empty, last stockplate.

No. of Lites The horizontal fields are related to each other. They provide dif-
ferent views on the result. Number of lites:
Total: Total number of scheduled lites, not considering priorities.
Prio >1: Number of lites with a priority higher than 1.

Total Lite Surface Prio.0+1 The horizontal fields are related to each other.
They provide different views on the result. Total lite surface for lites of:
Priority 0+1: The total surface of all scheduled lites of priority 0 and 1.
Priority >1: The total surface of all scheduled with a priority over 1.

Stockplate Surface The horizontal fields are related to each other. They pro-
vide different views on the result. Total surface of stockplates used:
w/o trim: Total surface of all stockplates used without trim.
with trim: Total surface of all stockplates used including trim.

Result The horizontal fields are related to each other. They provide different
views on the result. Total optimization result:
w/o trim: Ratio of the surface of optimized lites and the surface of stockplates,
without trim. Resolved patterns and lites will not be taken into account; they
are not included in the result.
with trim: Ratio of the surface of optimized lites and the surface of stockplates,
including trim.
w/o resolution: Ratio of the surface of optimized lites and the surface of stock-
plates, without trim. Resolved patterns and lites will be taken into account; they
are included in the result.
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Description of buttons

Close This button brings you back to the program item from where the manu-
al cutting plan editor was started. If patterns have been changed, the dialog
Save appears automatically. Resolved lite and patterns can be saved in a file
(file type Residue items). They are available - by the defined name - for further
optimizations.

Availability of this button

This button is only active if the manual cutting plan editor is being used as
an Add-In!

New Creates a new (empty) pattern for graphic editing. Currently displayed
results will be closed. When you click on the button, dialog Article appears
from which you have to select an article and a stockplate. Close the dialog by
[OK] and return to the results display. Double-click on the pattern on in the ta-
ble (outside column Resolved) to go to the graphics editor. You can edit the
pattern via the context menu and editing tools.

Availability of this button

This button is only active if the manual cutting plan editor is being used as
an independent program!

Open Press this button to open dialog Load Result. This dialog serves to
open files that have been saved in manual cutting plan format (using button
[Save] or [Save as]). You can also open files from a previous optimization!

Save This button is used to save the results in manual cutting plan editor for-
mat. These files can be opened any time for further processing by means of
the [Open] button.

Save as This button is used to save the results in manual cutting plan editor
format. These files can be opened any time for further processing by means
of the [Open] button.

Show Pattern Use this button to display the pattern tagged in the table, in the
graphics editor. If no pattern is tagged, the system will display the first pattern
from the table.

Description of fields in section pattern summary

Resolved Resolving a pattern may help to improve the optimization result.

The columns Result and Contents provide information for assessing the opti-
mization quality.
Double-click in column Resolved on the line containing the pattern to be resol-
ved. The pattern will be resolved and marked by Yes in this column. Double-
click again on column Resolved to restore the pattern. The result of resolving
a pattern or reversing the action is always displayed immediately in the win-
dow.
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Pattern Serial pattern numbers.

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Opt. Grp. Optimization group. Number of the optimization group to which the
lites of this pattern belong.

Width Width of stockplate.

Height Height of stockplate.

Qty. Number of stockplates to be cut with the same pattern.

The number of patterns may be lower than the number of stockplates. In this
case, the pattern will be cut several times.

XY? Direction of cross cuts. Options:

X: Cross cut runs vertical to the bottom edge of the plate.
Y: The cross cut runs parallel with the bottom edge of the plate (Y structure),
i.e. the stockplate will be turned by 90° to improve the yield.

Result Individual yield of each pattern in percent.

Contents Percentage by which the total yield will be improved (+) or worse-
ned (-) by resolving the pattern.

Prio. Priority. Options:

Prio=0: The patterns marked Yes include lites of priority 0.
Prio>1: The patterns marked Yes include lites of priorities over 1.

More information on the display of results

 Functional Principle, “Manual Cutting Plan Editor” on page A-47
 Software Reference, “Load Result” on page A-202
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Graphic Editor
Optimization > Show result > [View Pattern]
or by the icon

Illustr. A-107 Icon Show result

<Ctrl> + <F4> > [Show pattern]

Illustr. A-108 Show pattern

Apart from showing the results, the manual cutting plan editor allows the gra-
phic display of cutting plans created at optimization. The display matches the
stockplate or residue plate to be cut and provides all essential information on
the optimization, the article, and the individual lites.

Description of fields and buttons

Close This button brings you back to the display of results. If patterns have
been changed, these can be saved now.
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Control Bar This bar is used to move through the list of patterns. This is only
useful of course if more than one pattern has been created. Clicking on a pat-
tern number will display the pattern. The buttons First/last will bring you to the
first or to the last pattern on the list while Back/next produces the previous or
next pattern on the list, starting from the current pattern. Click on another num-
ber button to display the corresponding pattern. If more patterns have been
created than the buttons that can be displayed, the next or previous row of but-
tons can be activated by means of the two double arrows.

Resolve Resolving a pattern may help to improve the optimization result. The
columns Result and Contents provide information for assessing the optimiza-
tion quality.
With an add-in version of the manual cutting plan editor you can save the lites
of the resolved patterns in a file of the type Residue items and are available
for subsequent optimization jobs by the defined file name.
Choose the pattern to be resolved and press this button. You can resolve as
many patterns as you like. Resolved patterns are marked by a 'pressed' but-
ton. You can undo this action by clicking on the button once more.

Display Control To display the pattern as clearly as possible,. information

can be enabled or disabled by means of checkboxes. Just click on the corre-
sponding checkbox. The following checkboxes are available:
Coordinates: Enables/disables the display of cutting coordinates on the plan.
The cutting coordinates depend on the cutting table and article parameters.
Rack: Enables/disables the display of rack numbers for the individual lites.
Sizes: Enables/disables the display of lite sizes, taking into account the edge-
work.
Shape: Enables/disables the display of the shape sketch in the surrounding
rectangle.

Graphic Editor Displays the stockplate including subplates, lites, lite infor-
mation, and waste/residue plate.
The cutting pattern can be edited using functions from the context menu; the
lite information can be shown or hidden by means of the display control.
More information on the current pattern is displayed above the cutting plan.
Pattern: Number of the present pattern/total number of patterns.
Opt. group: Number of the optimization group.
Stockplate: Width x height of the stockplate used.
Qty: Number of identical patterns or number of stockplates (for the current pat-
tern).
XY?: Direction of the subplates in relation to the bottom edge of the plate.
Result: Optimization result for the current pattern.
Contents: Percentage by which the total yield will be improved (+) or worsened
(-) by resolving the pattern.
Res: Width of the residue plate for the current pattern.
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Cutting Pattern Displays the stockplate including subplates, lites, lite infor-
mation, and waste/residue plate. The cutting pattern can be edited using func-
tions from the context menu; the lite information can be shown or hidden by
means of the display control.

Context menu
Open the context-sensitive Menu Box with a right-click in the Graphics Editor.
The available functions refer to the section (lite, pattern, or unused part of the
pattern) the cursor is pointing at. The available Functions depend on the se-
lected area.

Processing
The functions available in the manual cutting plan editor are controlled by a
context menu. This context menu opens if you click the right mouse key on the
manual cutting plan editor window. The available functions depend on the area
you have clicked on. Unavailable functions are inverted.
The context menu offers the following options:
• Add
• Delete
• Rotate
• Cut out
• Copy
• Insert
• Resolve

Description of menu entries

Add This menu item allows to add a new lite to an existing pattern. Open the
context menu by clicking the right mouse key on a free section of the pattern
(e.g. the residue plate). Select Add from the context menu. Dialog Add ap-
pears.
 Software Reference, “Add” on page A-200

Delete Use this menu item to delete a lite. Open the context menu by clicking
the right mouse key on the lite to be deleted. Choose Delete from the context
menu. The selected lite will be removed from the pattern. All information on the
patern will be amended.

Rotate Use this menu item to rotate a lite by 90°. Open the context menu by
clicking the right mouse key on the lite to be turned. Select Rotate from the
context menu. The selected lite will be turned by 90°. All information on the
pattern will be amended.

Inverted menu items

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selected lite cannot be turned.

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Cut out This menu item is used to cut a lite from the cutting plan. Open the
context menu by a right mouse click on the lite to be cut. From the context me-
nu, select Cut. The selected lite is removed from the pattern, transferred to a
temporary memory, and can now be added to an unused section of any pat-
tern. The cut-out lite can be inserted any number of times as long as there is
enough space on the cutting plan! All information on the patern will be amen-
ded.

Copy This menu item allows to copy a lite from a cutting plan. Open the con-
text menu by a right mouse click on the lite to be copied. Select Copy from the
context menu. The selected lite is copied from the pattern, transferred to a
temporary memory, and can now be added to an unused section of any pat-
tern. The copied lite can be inserted any number of times as long as there is
enough space on the cutting plan!

Insert This menu item serves to transfer a lite from the temporary memory to
a cutting plan. The copied lite can be inserted any number of times as long as
there is enough space on the cutting plan! First select the cutting plan to which
the lite shall be added. Use the control bar for quick selection. Opent the con-
text menu by a right mouse-click on an unused section of the selection cutting
plan. Select Insert from the context menu. The lite from the temporary memor-
by will be added to the unused section of the selected cutting plan. All infor-
mation on the pattern will be amended.

Insert lite
The lite to be inserted has to be transferred before to a temporary memory
by means of Cut or Copy.
If menu Insert is inverted when you open the context menu, insertion is im-
possible. This may be due to the fact that no lite had been transferred to
the temporary memory, or the unused section of the selected cutting plan
is too small to fit in the lite. Lites can only be inserted within the same opti-
mization group!

Resolve This menu item is used to remove a lite from the cutting plan. Those
lites can be considered for later optimizations by means of a residue item file.
Open the context menu by a right mouse-click on the lite to be removed. Select
Resolve from the context menu. The lite will be removed from the cutting plan.
All information on the patern will be amended.

Removed lites
Those lites can be considered for later optimizations by means of a residue
item file.
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Change Subplates The graphic editor displays the subplates for a pattern.
The subplate sequence can simply be changed with Drag & Drop. Position the
cursor on the top edge of the subplate you want to shift. The mouse cursor
changes to a double arrow. Press the left mouse key and move the cursor to
the desired position. Release the mouse key. The selected pattern is highligh-
ted during this process for better distinction.

Change Subplates
There have to be at least two subplates.

Further information on the graphics editor

 Functional Principle, “The Graphics Editor” on page A-49
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Add
Optimization > Show result > [Show pattern]
or by the icon

> [Muster anzeigen]

Illustr. A-109 Icon Show result

<Strg> + <F4>

Illustr. A-110 Insert lite

Use this dialog to add a new lite to an existing pattern.

Description of fields

Width Enter the width of the lite to be added. Click the right mouse key on an
unused area of the cutting plan to display the maximally available width of this
area. The maximum width defines the maximum width of the lite. If you change
the number of lites to be added in direction X (number in X), the program will
automatically recalculate the maximum lite width. When you leave this menu,
the program will check whether the defined width is correct and will inform you
if the input is wrong.

Height Enter the height of the lite to be added. Click the right mouse key on
an unused area of the cutting plan to display the maximally available height of
this area. The maximum height defines the maximum height of the lite. If you
change the number of lites to be added in direction Y (number in Y), the pro-
gram will automatically recalculate the maximum lite height. When you leave
this menu, the program will check whether the defined width is correct and will
inform you if the input is wrong.

Rack Rack number for the lite(s) to be added.

Number X The number of lites to be added in direction X (with the defined si-
zes and shape properties).
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Number Y The number of lites to be added in direction Y (with the defined si-
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Description of buttons

Shape Use this button to open dialog Shape. This is where you can enter pre-
defined shapes.
 Software Reference, “Shape input” on page A-158

Shape 99 This button will open dialog Shape 99. This is where you can enter
pre-defined free shapes.
 Software Reference, “Shape 99” on page A-162

OK Click on this button to confirm the entries; the input window closes and the
lite(s) including all parameters (shape number, sizes, shape sketch, etc.) will
be applied to the cutting plan.

Cancel Click on this button to close the dialog without adopting the data.

Further information on the graphics editor

 Functional Principle, “The Graphics Editor” on page A-49
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Load Result
Optimization > Show Result > [Open]
or by the icon

> [View Pattern]

Illustr. A-111 Icon show result

<Strg> + <F4>

Illustr. A-112 Load result

This dialog serves to open files saved in manual cutting plan editor format.
When you load a file, only the optimization result available in this file will be
loaded so that you can edit the cutting code again, or print a list.

Description of fields

Name This field shows the name of the file you have defined when saving the
result.
 Software Reference, “Save” on page A-193

Article This field shows the article for which you have saved the result.

Date Shows the date on which the result was saved.

Optimization No. Shows the optimization number.

Measurement Defines whether the result you are going to load will be dis-
played in mm or inch.

File Name This field shows the name of the file you are going to load.
 Software Reference, “Name” on page A-202

Description of buttons
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Delete Use this button to delete the tagged file. This produces a security
check.

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Open All items listed in the optimization result will be opened as an order file.
You can optimize these items once more.

Load Press this button to load the result dialog for the corresponding file.
 Software Reference, “Result Display Summary” on page A-191

More information on loading the results

 Functional Principle, “Result Display Summary” on page A-47

Save Result / Save As

Optimization > Show Result > [Save] / [Save as]
or by the icon

> [Speichern] / [Speichern unter]

Illustr. A-113 Icon Show result

Illustr. A-114 Save result / save as

This dialog allows to save the results in manual cutting plan editor format. You
only have to enter the file name. All other fields will be automatically filled in by
the program.

Save /Save as
If you have changed an optimization result (adding, cutting and pasting, de-
leting, rotating lites, etc.), these changes will be adopted after clicking on
the [Save] button. When you close the dialog Result, a query appears if the
optimization result has been changed manually (Save changes yes/no).
The button [Save] is active only if changes were made to the optimization
result which have not been saved yet.

The button [Save as] can be used always and serves to save the present
optimization result by a defined name. This allows e.g. to create a backup
copy before changing the optimization result.
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Description of fields

Name This field shows the name of the file you have defined when saving the
result.
 Software Reference, “Save” on page A-193

Article This field shows the article for which you have saved the result.

Date Shows the date on which the result was saved.

Optimization No. Shows the optimization number.

Measurement Defines whether the result you are going to load will be dis-
played in mm or inch.

File name This field shows the name of the file you are going to load.
 Software Reference, “Name” on page A-202

Description of buttons

Save Press this button to save the result.

Cancel Press this button to close the dialog without saving.

More information on the result

 Functional Principle, “Result Display Summary” on page A-47
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Output
The output menu controls all output options of Sequence Optimizer.
Sequence Optimizer offers the following output options:
• Cutting Code
• Labels
• Cutting Patterns/Cutting Lists
• Lists
• Bending Code
The icons on the tabs have the following meaning:

This symbol shows that the belonging

output is not activated.
This symbol shows that the belonging
output is activated.
Illustr. A-115 Description of icons

Example:
If the checkbox Cutting Code is active on tab Cutting code, the green icon on
the tab will show that clicking on [OK] will create the cutting code. This is the
same for all tabs.
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Cutting Code
Optimization > Output > Tab Cutting Code

Illustr. A-116 Output, tab cutting code

This dialog controls the cutting code creation.

Description of fields

Cutting Code This checkbox defines whether or not a cutting code will be
created. Options:
 Cutting code will be created
 No cutting code will be created.
Note: The target for the cutting code can be set or changed in Master Data >
Setup > Tab Tables.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Create XTV Files This checkbox defines whether or not a file will be created
for XTV. Options:
 A file will be created for XTV.
 No file will be created for XTV.
Note: This checkbox is available only if XTV has been installed.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Create DXF Files This checkbox defines whether DXF files will be created
for free shapes (shape 99). Options:
 DXF file will be created.
 No DXF file will be created.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Table The table is defined by the parameter selected for the optimization; and
is displayed at this point.
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Target for Cutting Code Defines the directory in which the cutting code file
is saved.
 Software Reference, “Tab Tables” on page A-133

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More information on the cutting code

 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50
 Operation, “Cutting Code Creation” on page A-97

Labels
Optimization > Output > Tab Labels

Illustr. A-117 Output, tab labels

This dialog controls the printing of labels.

Description of fields

Print Labels This checkbox defines whether or not labels shall be printed.
Options:
 Labels will be printed.
No labels will be printed.
Note: The other fields on this tab are available only if this checkbox is ticked.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Sequence Defines the sequence in which the labels shall be printed. Op-
tions:
Production sequence: Sequence in which the order items have been transfer-
red to optimization.
Breakout sequence, or
Reverse breakout sequence
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Rack Sorting Defines the sorting (grouping) of labels within the selected se-
quence (field Sequence). This option is not available in connection with the
production sequence! Options:
No sorting
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Ascending
Descending
Technical info: Optional, selection

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One Label per Please define the label to be printed. Options:

Lite: A label will be printed for every lite shown on the present optimization re-
sult!
Unit: Labels will be printed for every IG unit shown in the present optimization
result!
Item: Labels will be printed for every order item shown in the present optimi-
zation result!
Technical info: Compulsory field, selection

Separation Label This option serves to separate labels. If this checkbox is ti-
cked, an empty label will be printed based on the selected option! Options:
After label printing
At change of rack
At change of stockplate
Technical info: Optional, selection

Normal Label Here you can select a pattern for the printing of labels. To
choose another (existing) pattern for label printing, click on the button next to
the pattern name. The dialog Open file ... allows to select another pattern.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Separation Label You can define the layout for the separating label (choose
a XLG file from the label generator). Please make sure that no variable fields
are used for this label layout: if this is the case, the label cannot be allocated
to an item.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Label No. Define the start and end value for label printing by entering inte-
gers, e.g. labels 10-20.
Technical info: Optional, input

Serial Label Tick this checkbox to enable the printing of serial labels!
Note: This option is only available if labels are printed per lite or unit.
Technical info: Optional, selection
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Threshold for Series Define the number of lites/units from which on an item
shall be treated as series.
Example: Quantity = 10: if an item consists of more than ten lites/units, this
item will be treated as a series.
Note: The settings made in Serial labels will be considered only if the number
of lites/units of an item exceeds the defined number!
Note: The selection in field One label per defines whether the number refers
to lite or units!
 Software Reference, “One Label per” on page A-208
Technical info: Optional, selection

No Label for Series If the number of lites/units of an item exceeds the quan-
tity defined in field Threshold for series, no label will be printed for this item.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Single Label for Series If the number of lites/units of an item exceeds the
quantity defined in field Threshold for series, just one label will be printed for
this item.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Every Xth Label If the number of lites/units of an item exceeds the quantity
defined in field Threshold for series, only a subset of labels will be printed for
this item.
The number of labels to be printed depends on the defined quantity and on the
number of lites/units.
Example: Threshold for series = 10: a label will be printed for every 10th lite/
unit of a series.
Note: The selection in field One label per defines whether the number refers
to lite or units!
 Software Reference, “One Label per” on page A-208
Technical info: Optional, selection

More information on labels

 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50
 Operation, “Print Labels” on page A-98
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Cutting Patterns/Cutting Lists

Optimization > Output > Tab Cutting Patterns/Cutting Lists

Illustr. A-118 Output, tab cutting patterns/cutting lists

This dialog controls the output of cutting patterns and cutting lists.

Description of fields

Print Cutting Patterns This checkbox controls the output of patterns inclu-
ded in the present optimization result. Options:
 Cutting patterns will be printed.
 No cutting patterns will be printed.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Print Cutting Lists This checkbox controls the printing of cutting lists for ma-
nual cutting. Options:
 Cutting lists will be printed.
 No cutting lists will be printed.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Print Result This checkbox controls the output of the overview of the present
optimization result. Options:
 The result will be printed.
 No result will be printed.
Technical info: Optional, selection
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Pattern Use this checkbox to enable or disable the pattern control. The radio
buttons can be used to define the extent of the cutting plan output. Options:
All: Select this option to print all cutting patterns.
Last: Select this option to print only the last cutting pattern (residue plate).
Selection: If this option has been selected, you can enter in the following fields
the first and last pattern to be printed. To print a certain pattern, enter its num-
ber in both fields.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Breakout Sequence List This checkbox controls the selection of options for
the breakout sequence lists. This area can be edited only if the checkbox Print
cutting patterns is active. Options:
All lites: Choose this option to print a tabular list showing the breakout se-
quence. This list shows all lites of the selected patterns. Apart from the break-
out sequence, it provides information on the lite size, the rack number, and the
order.
Small lites only: This option defines that the breakout sequence list to be prin-
ted contains only those items information on which could not be printed on the
cutting pattern due to their size (i. e. mainly small lites). If e.g. height and width
of a lite could not be printed on the cutting pattern, an entry in the breakout
sequence list will be made for this item.
Technical info: Optional, selection

More information on cutting patterns/cutting lists

 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50
 Operation, “Print Cutting Plans” on page A-99
 Operation, “Print Cutting Lists” on page A-99
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Lists
Optimization > Output > Tab Lists

Illustr. A-119 Output, tab lists

This dialog serves to control the output of lists (reports).

Description of fields

Print Lists This checkbox controls the output of lists (reports). Options:
 Lists (reports) will be printed.
 No lists (reports) will be printed.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Table This table shows the lists selected from master data. You can select se-
veral lists at once. Just click on the checkbox of the required list. To untick the
list, just click again on the checkbox in front of the list.
The basic setting for the status of the individual lists is defined in master data.
 Software Reference, “Tab Lists” on page A-135
Technical info: Optional, selection

Magnifier This icon allows to check the report layout in a preview window.
Technical info: Optional, selection

More information on lists

 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50
 Software Reference, “Tab Lists” on page A-135
 Operation, “Print Lists” on page A-100
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Bending Code
Optimization > Output > Tab Bending Code

Illustr. A-120 Output, tab Bending code

This dialog controls the creation of bending codes.

Description of fields

Bending Code This checkbox defines whether or not a bending code will be
created. Options:
 Bending code will be created.
 No bending code will be created.
Technical info: Optional, selection

Bender This section is active only if the checkbox Bending code has been
enabled. Choose the required bender from the combo box. You can select a
bender only if the appropriate drivers have been installed.
Note: The target for the bending code can be set in Master Data > Setup >
Bender.
Technical info: Optional, selection

More information on benders

 Functional Principle, “Output” on page A-50
 Software Reference, “Tab Benders” on page A-134
 Operation, “Bending Code Creation” on page A-100
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About XOPT
Help > About XOPT

Illustr. A-121 About XOPT

This dialog provides more information on the program XOPT, e. g. version and
release.
Press the [Info] button to open the dialog Program information. It provides in-
formation on the modules, file versions, and licences.
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Index
 Index Index Sequence Optimizer

Index Sequence Optimizer

A
Activate shape trim A-158
Article
– load result A-202
– save result A-204
– show results A-192

B
Breakage A-27, A-146

C
Change shape parameters A-158

D
Date
– load result A-202
– save result A-204
Description A-150
– show results A-192

F
File A-147
– delete all A-157
– open A-147
File name A-150
– load result A-202
– save result A-204

G
Group no. A-170

I
Import
– all layers A-164
Import all layers A-164

L
Load result
– article A-202
– date A-202
– file name A-202
– mearsure A-202
– name A-202
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– Optimization number A-202

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M
Measure
– load result A-202
– save result A-204

N
Name
– load result A-202
– save result A-204
New size category
– XOPT-Fit A-189
No. of lites
– show results A-192
No. of optimization groups
– show results A-192
No. of patterns
– show results A-192
No. of stockplates
– show results A-192

O
Opening a file A-147
Optimisation
– article A-173
– description A-172
Optimisation job A-192
Optimization A-172, A-176, A-181
– optimization no. A-172
– XOPT-Fit A-186
Optimization number
– load result A-202
– save result A-204
Optimization result
– XOPT-Fit A-187
Order items
– 2nd glass name A-153
– Air 1 A-153
– Air 2 A-153
– Air 3 A-153
– article 1 A-153
– article 2 A-153
– article 3 A-153
– article description A-150
– articles A-150
– consignment A-153
– customer A-152
– edgework A-153
– height A-151
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– IG A-153
– lites A-151
– order item A-152
– order no. A-152

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– priority A-152
– rack no. A-151
– shape no. A-152
– spacer type A-153
– surplus A-151
– width A-151
Output
– bending code A-148
– common label A-149
– one label per A-149
– print labels A-148
– print lists A-148
– separating label A-149
– XOPT-Fit A-190

Q
Quick optimisation A-146
Quick optimization A-28

R
Residue plate length
– show results A-192
Result A-192

S
Save result
– article A-204
– date A-204
– file name A-204
– measure A-204
– name A-204
– Optimization number A-204
Select article A-171
Settings
– XOPT-Fit A-185
Setup A-14
Shape number A-158
Shape preview A-159
Shape sketch A-159
Show results
– article A-192
– description A-192
– no. of lites A-192
– no. of optimization groups A-192
– no. of patterns A-192
– no. of stockplates A-192
– residue plate length A-192
– stockplate surface A-192
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– total sheet surface A-192

Sort Segments A-164
Stockplate surface
– show results A-192

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Surplus factor A-156

T
Temporary change of parameter data
– automatic loader A-181
– breakout by subplate A-182
– cutting mode A-182
– Min. residue plate width A-184
– min. subplate w/o Y A-184
– min. subplate with Y A-184
– min. X-Z A-183
– min. Y-Y w/o Z A-184
– min. Y-Y with Z A-184
– min. Z-Z A-183
– name A-176, A-179, A-181
– optimization mode A-182
– reference point A-183
– start of breakout A-183
– table A-181
– Z cuts A-182
Total sheet surface
– show results A-192

V
VAR A-176, A-181
Variant optimisation
– Parameters A-174
– status window A-174
Variant optimization A-176, A-181
Variants A-176, A-181

X
XOPT-Fit
– new size category A-189
– optimization A-186
– optimization result A-187
– output A-190
– settings A-185
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