System parameter to set the format for exported cutting lists
This parameter and associated export methods are not often required as there are now other methods for exporting data - check with the supplier
Select the format for export. The options are:-
None
V6 / DOS Lite
V6 / Windows Lite
Cut Planner
Optisave
PNX/BDX (9999/5000)
PNX/BDX (250 parts)
Use the list to select an option
The file standard (ASCII or Unicode) must also be set.
See: Export cutting list format - ASCII / Unicode
Notes
The columns 'Max. Parts' and 'Max. Boards' show the maximum values for part and board lists for each format. The software automatically divides lists that have more than the maximum parts into smaller units. Control the maximum number of board types by editing the board list or board library.
Export format Max parts Max boards
1 DOS Lite 60 50
2 V6 / Windows Lite 250 200
3 Cut Planner 100 20
4 Optisave 225 20
5 PNX/BDX 9999 5000
6 PNX/BDX 250 200
- Option 5 is for exporting a large part list ONLY
- Also set the System parameter: Create data for to produce this data, use a setting of 9 to produce data for parts or a setting of A to produce data for parts and boards.
- The System parameter: Optimise options may need to be set for the method of dividing lists
- For the Optisave format the length of each information box is limited to 30 characters.
- Exported files are located (after optimising) in the location set by the system parameter: Path for Export data
- the different export formats also place restrictions on the file names, material, part and other codes. Make sure the original part list or requirements lists have names and codes suitable for the method of export.
- options 5 and 6 generate PNX files (for cutting list information) and BDX files (for board list information). The format of the dimension and cost fields in these files is as follows.
Metric Decimal inches Fractional inches
Part Length 1 dec pl 3 dec pl AAA-BB/CC format
Part Width 1 dec pl 3 dec pl AAA-BB/CC format
Board Length 1 dec pl 3 dec pl AAA-BB/CC format
Board Width 1 dec pl 3 dec pl AAA-BB/CC format
Board Thickness 1 dec pl 3 dec pl AAA-BB/CC format
Board cost 3 dec pl for all measurement modes
'dec pl' - number of decimal places output
- If PNX/BDX(9999/5000) is selected then a CSV file of up to 9999 lines will now be generated in the path for export, during a recalculate run.
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