SAVE NESTING JOB

This function is used to store the current plate, which makes it possible to retrieve the plate for modifications (cf. OPEN NESTING JOB).

The function is also intended for backup purposes. It may be wise to store the current work as backup, if the system, for some reason, breaks down (for example, power failure). In that way, only a small amount of work is wasted.

Note: That the Generic file and the work shop drawing are not created or stored using this function (cf. Verify).

When the nested plate parts have been fetched from a parts menu file, a comparison is made between the nested plate and the file. If some plate parts have been nested in too many copies the plate will be stored with the extension _ERR to the name. If the Generic file has been created it will be deleted.

There will be messages that show which plate parts have been nested in too many copies and also the number of copies missing in the plate parts data file.

All plate parts nested on the plate will be marked with an asterisk in the data file and will not be processed the next time that file is used. This is valid both for the Nest and Parts Menu functions.