Sheet layout

[jonnyh1988]

Was wondering what approach is best/optimum for determining sheet layout?

I have been looking for freeware programs but haven't had much luck. Any recommendations? The trial version of Sheet Layout only allows one sheet >_>


Thanks

[Harley]

http://www.delphiforfun.org/Programs/CutList.htm

This was recommended by Tim A

[jonnyh1988]

Thanks mate

[Harley]

Thanks mate

You are most welcome

[bgavin]

The program has some annoying things that don't work quite right.
I'm (slowly) rewriting it, as time permits.
For the most part, it works out pretty well.

Most of the time either the Rip or Crosscut option is the best overall result.
Even with a very fast machine, the zillion-combination method is VERY slow, and yields no improvement.

[LelandCrooks]

Fix the damn print bugs. I did 2 t48/30w layout yesterday. Prints it all on one page. Too damn small for me to read, especially in the shop.

Fix the damn save bug. I worked over above said project by hand, eliminating 1 sheet of ply. Would not save, then when it finally did, would not open it again. It will save it's config fine, but not the human int version.

Other than that, it works very well.

[bgavin]

Yep, and the multi-sheet layout bug is another annoying thing.
The program works, but is damn clumsy to use.

[chrapladm]

Before I download this program does it work on MAC computers?

[myn]

CutList Plus is pretty decent too. Not free though but a trial is available.

Bgavin, you the author of CutList?

[Harley]

Fix the damn print bugs.

Fix the damn save bug.

Yep, and the multi-sheet layout bug is another annoying thing.

The program works, but is damn clumsy to use.

Other than that, it works very well.

“He is neither a strategist nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general. Other than that he's a great military man.” - Stormin' Norman

[bgavin]

Bgavin, you the author of CutList?

No. It is open source.