Optimization parameters - Revision history

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 4 - parameters for bar lengths */

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Section 4 - parameters for bar lengths

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	*'''Bar length selection'''[[File:frecciagiu.png]]: In this field it is possible to choose the optimization type from the following:		*'''Bar length selection'''[[File:frecciagiu.png]]: In this field it is possible to choose the optimization type from the following:
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-	:;'''~~Range~~'''	+	:;'''Interval'''
	:By choosing this optimization type, the '''Min. bar length, Max. bar length, Step''' fields are enabled, where it is possible to determine a minimum and maximum profile measurement made available by the supplier, and a measurement change step in optimization. With this setting, the program detects the best bar size to use.		:By choosing this optimization type, the '''Min. bar length, Max. bar length, Step''' fields are enabled, where it is possible to determine a minimum and maximum profile measurement made available by the supplier, and a measurement change step in optimization. With this setting, the program detects the best bar size to use.
	[[File:taglioott3.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Example of cut-to-size optimization]]		[[File:taglioott3.png\|thumb\|right\|300px\|Example of cut-to-size optimization]]
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	:This optimization type enables the '''Bar length''' fields and allows you to create a list of maximum bar length measurements made available by the supplier. These measurements are analyzed by the program, which detects the best bar size to order during optimization.		:This optimization type enables the '''Bar length''' fields and allows you to create a list of maximum bar length measurements made available by the supplier. These measurements are analyzed by the program, which detects the best bar size to order during optimization.

-	:;'''~~Cut to size~~'''	+	:;'''per part'''
	:This optimization type allows you to optimize and therefore order the material based on the actual usage measurement.<br/>		:This optimization type allows you to optimize and therefore order the material based on the actual usage measurement.<br/>

-	:;'''~~Cut~~'''	+	:;'''Run pre-cut'''
	:This optimization type allows you to create cut-to-size optimization according to the actual cutting measurement, without any type of waste.<br/>		:This optimization type allows you to create cut-to-size optimization according to the actual cutting measurement, without any type of waste.<br/>
	(see also how to set the [[Cutting parameters\|cutting parameters]])<br/>		(see also how to set the [[Cutting parameters\|cutting parameters]])<br/>

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 3 - parameters for the optimization type */

2026-05-28T10:11:57Z

Section 3 - parameters for the optimization type

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	:;'''Job position strict''': Optimization is generated by taking into account the position within the job. However, the remaining part of the bar is not “filled”: it remains empty, so as to ensure a continuous cutting sequence by position.		:;'''Job position strict''': Optimization is generated by taking into account the position within the job. However, the remaining part of the bar is not “filled”: it remains empty, so as to ensure a continuous cutting sequence by position.

-	{{NB\|The function resumes the one already present in the [[~~Job_archive~~#Technical_data\|Job]], where it is possible to define which optimization to perform. See also the [[Cutting parameters#Optimization_parameters_for_cutting_lists\|Cutting parameters]] chapter in the Workshop menu.}}	+	{{NB\|The function resumes the one already present in the [[Edit Jobs#Technical_data\|Job]], where it is possible to define which optimization to perform. See also the [[Cutting parameters#Optimization_parameters_for_cutting_lists\|Cutting parameters]] chapter in the Workshop menu.}}
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Monica.Sanna: /* Section 3 - parameters for the optimization type */

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Section 3 - parameters for the optimization type

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	:;'''None''': By setting this option, optimization will never be performed.		:;'''None''': By setting this option, optimization will never be performed.
-	:;'''~~Normal~~''': By setting this option, optimization will be performed by carrying out the necessary steps to obtain the best cutting system. Recommended setting.	+	:;'''Standard''': By setting this option, optimization will be performed by carrying out the necessary steps to obtain the best cutting system. Recommended setting.
	:;'''Fast''': By setting this option, optimization will be performed as quickly as possible to obtain the best cutting system. However, this setting may not provide satisfactory results.		:;'''Fast''': By setting this option, optimization will be performed as quickly as possible to obtain the best cutting system. However, this setting may not provide satisfactory results.
	:;'''Optimize bar''': Allows the bars to be optimized without considering the standard profile length, but based on the lengths set individually for the profiles in the archive. Review the [[Optimization_parameters\|Optimization parameters]] section in Section 1, Profiles archive chapter, the [[File:tastoottimizza.png]] button.		:;'''Optimize bar''': Allows the bars to be optimized without considering the standard profile length, but based on the lengths set individually for the profiles in the archive. Review the [[Optimization_parameters\|Optimization parameters]] section in Section 1, Profiles archive chapter, the [[File:tastoottimizza.png]] button.
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	:;'''List''': Optimization is generated by calculating the values of the list loaded in the Profiles archive, again through the [[Optimization_parameters\|Optimization parameters]] function [[File:tastoottimizza.png]].		:;'''List''': Optimization is generated by calculating the values of the list loaded in the Profiles archive, again through the [[Optimization_parameters\|Optimization parameters]] function [[File:tastoottimizza.png]].
	:;'''Job position''': Optimization is generated by taking into account the position within the job. In any case, the remaining part of the bar will be completed with a cut compatible with the length still available.		:;'''Job position''': Optimization is generated by taking into account the position within the job. In any case, the remaining part of the bar will be completed with a cut compatible with the length still available.
-	:;'''~~Single job~~ position''': Optimization is generated by taking into account the position within the job. However, the remaining part of the bar is not “filled”: it remains empty, so as to ensure a continuous cutting sequence by position.	+	:;'''Job position strict''': Optimization is generated by taking into account the position within the job. However, the remaining part of the bar is not “filled”: it remains empty, so as to ensure a continuous cutting sequence by position.

	{{NB\|The function resumes the one already present in the [[Job_archive#Technical_data\|Job]], where it is possible to define which optimization to perform. See also the [[Cutting parameters#Optimization_parameters_for_cutting_lists\|Cutting parameters]] chapter in the Workshop menu.}}		{{NB\|The function resumes the one already present in the [[Job_archive#Technical_data\|Job]], where it is possible to define which optimization to perform. See also the [[Cutting parameters#Optimization_parameters_for_cutting_lists\|Cutting parameters]] chapter in the Workshop menu.}}

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 2 - parameters for cutting the profile and offcuts */

2026-05-28T10:08:41Z

Section 2 - parameters for cutting the profile and offcuts

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	*'''Do not distribute long pieces''': Enabling this field tells the program not to distribute long pieces across different bars in the optimization.		*'''Do not distribute long pieces''': Enabling this field tells the program not to distribute long pieces across different bars in the optimization.
-	*'''~~ALert~~ on long pieces''': Enabling this field will provide an error message in the printouts in the case of long pieces.	+	*'''Alert on long pieces''': Enabling this field will provide an error message in the printouts in the case of long pieces.

	*'''Unique label for groups''': This field tells the program to generate a single label for the grouped cut pieces, useful in the case of shutter slats, glazing beads, etc.		*'''Unique label for groups''': This field tells the program to generate a single label for the grouped cut pieces, useful in the case of shutter slats, glazing beads, etc.

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 2 - parameters for cutting the profile and offcuts */

2026-05-28T10:08:19Z

Section 2 - parameters for cutting the profile and offcuts

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 2 - parameters for cutting the profile and offcuts */

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Section 2 - parameters for cutting the profile and offcuts

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	*'''Min. offcut waste''': this is the minimum waste length in offcut optimization.		*'''Min. offcut waste''': this is the minimum waste length in offcut optimization.

-	*'''Min. offcut''': This is the value of the minimum reusable offcut. The ''Auto'' specification indicates that the profile will use the value set in the cutting parameters; see also the [[Cutting parameters]] chapter, in the [[~~Opera_Job_Management_Manual~~#Section_7:~~_the_Workshop_menu~~\|~~Opera Job Management Manual - Section 7:~~ the Workshop menu]].	+	*'''Min. offcut''': This is the value of the minimum reusable offcut. The ''Auto'' specification indicates that the profile will use the value set in the cutting parameters; see also the [[Cutting parameters]] chapter, in the [[Opera_Job_Management_user_guide#Section_7:_Workshop\|the Workshop menu]].

	*'''Cut ord.''': this is the cutting order position.		*'''Cut ord.''': this is the cutting order position.

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 1 - settings for increasing bars */

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Section 1 - settings for increasing bars

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	***total bars ordered: ''55''		***total bars ordered: ''55''

-	{{NB\|If only the ''Bar increase'' option is selected without filling in the ''Increase'' field, the program automatically uses the percentage defined in the [[Colors]] archive. If both the '''Increase''' field and the '''~~Bar increase~~''' field in the [[Colors]] archive are filled in, the latter will have priority in the material calculation.}}	+	{{NB\|If only the ''Bar increase'' option is selected without filling in the ''Increase'' field, the program automatically uses the percentage defined in the [[Colors]] archive. If both the '''Increase''' field and the '''Increase bars''' field in the [[Colors]] archive are filled in, the latter will have priority in the material calculation.}}

-	{{NB\|This function is different from the ''~~Bar increase~~'' field in the [[Job profile management]] window. In the optimization parameters, the increase is applied as a general optimization rule and may affect both the job bill of materials and the warehouse bill of materials. In the job profile management window, instead, the increase is applied manually only to the selected profile of the current job.}}	+	{{NB\|This function is different from the ''Increase bars'' field in the [[Job profile management]] window. In the optimization parameters, the increase is applied as a general optimization rule and may affect both the job bill of materials and the warehouse bill of materials. In the job profile management window, instead, the increase is applied manually only to the selected profile of the current job.}}

	{{NB\|The effects of these changes will be visible in the job bill of materials and/or in the warehouse bill of materials.}}		{{NB\|The effects of these changes will be visible in the job bill of materials and/or in the warehouse bill of materials.}}

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 1 - settings for increasing bars */

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Section 1 - settings for increasing bars

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	***total bars ordered: ''55''		***total bars ordered: ''55''

-	{{NB\|If only the ''Bar increase'' option is selected without filling in the ''Increase'' field, the program automatically uses the percentage defined in the [[Colors ~~archive~~]]. If both the '''Increase''' field and the '''Bar increase''' field in the [[Colors ~~archive~~]] are filled in, the latter will have priority in the material calculation.}}	+	{{NB\|If only the ''Bar increase'' option is selected without filling in the ''Increase'' field, the program automatically uses the percentage defined in the [[Colors]] archive. If both the '''Increase''' field and the '''Bar increase''' field in the [[Colors]] archive are filled in, the latter will have priority in the material calculation.}}

	{{NB\|This function is different from the ''Bar increase'' field in the [[Job profile management]] window. In the optimization parameters, the increase is applied as a general optimization rule and may affect both the job bill of materials and the warehouse bill of materials. In the job profile management window, instead, the increase is applied manually only to the selected profile of the current job.}}		{{NB\|This function is different from the ''Bar increase'' field in the [[Job profile management]] window. In the optimization parameters, the increase is applied as a general optimization rule and may affect both the job bill of materials and the warehouse bill of materials. In the job profile management window, instead, the increase is applied manually only to the selected profile of the current job.}}

Monica.Sanna: /* Section 1 - settings for increasing bars */

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Section 1 - settings for increasing bars

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	== Section 1 - settings for increasing bars ==		== Section 1 - settings for increasing bars ==

-	*'''~~Bar increase~~''': if selected, allows you to automatically increase the number of bars to be ordered in order to obtain additional material.	+	*'''Increase bars''': if selected, allows you to automatically increase the number of bars to be ordered in order to obtain additional material.
	**By enabling this option, the ''Increase'' field is also enabled, where it is possible to enter a custom percentage.		**By enabling this option, the ''Increase'' field is also enabled, where it is possible to enter a custom percentage.
	**This function is generally used to allow for offcuts, processing waste, or reserve material.		**This function is generally used to allow for offcuts, processing waste, or reserve material.

Monica.Sanna at 09:52, 28 May 2026

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	The function of this window is to allow a type of customization of the optimization.		The function of this window is to allow a type of customization of the optimization.

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-	*'''~~Symmetrical~~''': Symmetrical profile, with respect to the internal and external surface.	+	*'''Symmetric''': Symmetrical profile, with respect to the internal and external surface.

-	*'''Min. ~~waste~~''': this is the minimum waste length in profile optimization.	+	*'''Min. offcut ''': this is the minimum waste length in profile optimization.

-	*'''Min. offcut ~~waste~~''': this is the minimum waste length in offcut optimization.	+	*'''Min. offcut for offcuts''': this is the minimum waste length in offcut optimization.

-	*'''Min. ~~offcut~~''': This is the value of the minimum reusable offcut. The ''Auto'' specification indicates that the profile will use the value set in the cutting parameters; see also the [[Cutting parameters]] chapter, in the [[Opera_Job_Management_user_guide#Section_7:_Workshop\|the Workshop menu]].	+	*'''Min. leftover''': This is the value of the minimum reusable offcut. The ''Auto'' specification indicates that the profile will use the value set in the cutting parameters; see also the [[Cutting parameters]] chapter, in the [[Opera_Job_Management_user_guide#Section_7:_Workshop\|the Workshop menu]].

-	*'''Cut ~~ord.~~''': this is the cutting order position.	+	*'''Cut priority''': this is the cutting order position.

	*'''No ID code:''': does not generate an identification code for this profile in the technical printouts.		*'''No ID code:''': does not generate an identification code for this profile in the technical printouts.

-	*'''Force bars ~~together~~''': Enabling this checkbox forces the program to optimize by always cutting the bars grouped together, even when using a single bar would be sufficient. The optimization will therefore be printed as shown in the following images, depending on the setting.	+	*'''Force bars grouping''': Enabling this checkbox forces the program to optimize by always cutting the bars grouped together, even when using a single bar would be sufficient. The optimization will therefore be printed as shown in the following images, depending on the setting.

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-	*'''No. ~~grouped pieces~~''': Setting these boxes, active if the previous option is selected, makes it possible to optimize the cutting of multiple bars together in the same list. If there are bars that must be cut to identical measurements, it is sufficient to specify the quantity in this box. This function is very useful for profiles that are traditionally cut grouped together, such as shutter slats or glazing beads.	+	*'''N. of assembled parts''': Setting these boxes, active if the previous option is selected, makes it possible to optimize the cutting of multiple bars together in the same list. If there are bars that must be cut to identical measurements, it is sufficient to specify the quantity in this box. This function is very useful for profiles that are traditionally cut grouped together, such as shutter slats or glazing beads.

-	*'''~~Use offcuts~~''': this field allows offcut management for this profile, when managing Profile cutting optimization from the Opera Warehouse. It is enabled if the '''Selected only''' field is selected in the Warehouse print setup.	+	*'''Leftover usage''': this field allows offcut management for this profile, when managing Profile cutting optimization from the Opera Warehouse. It is enabled if the '''Selected only''' field is selected in the Warehouse print setup.

-	*'''~~Reusable offcut~~''': For those who use Warehouse Management, this function allows you to determine the minimum size of reusable offcut, which differs from the standard size set in the [[Cutting parameters]].	+	*'''Re-usable leftover''': For those who use Warehouse Management, this function allows you to determine the minimum size of reusable offcut, which differs from the standard size set in the [[Cutting parameters]].

	*'''Do not distribute long pieces''': Enabling this field tells the program not to distribute long pieces across different bars in the optimization.		*'''Do not distribute long pieces''': Enabling this field tells the program not to distribute long pieces across different bars in the optimization.
-	*'''~~Warning~~ on long pieces''': Enabling this field will provide an error message in the printouts in the case of long pieces.	+	*'''ALert on long pieces''': Enabling this field will provide an error message in the printouts in the case of long pieces.

-	*'''~~Single package~~ label''': This field tells the program to generate a single label for the grouped cut pieces, useful in the case of shutter slats, glazing beads, etc.	+	*'''Unique label for groups''': This field tells the program to generate a single label for the grouped cut pieces, useful in the case of shutter slats, glazing beads, etc.
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