Calculate Distance

Purpose:

To determine the location of a specific point on the nested plate, measured as X & Y coordinates from the origin of the nest (the bottom left corner of the raw plate).

Prerequisites:

A nest must be open. The nested plate must be displayed.

Instruction:

Indicate the point to be measured. It is possible to select a specific node, arc centre by selecting from the menu of point definition methods available by clicking on the right mouse button.

Options:

Not available.

Result

The distance to the point from the origin of the nest will be displayed as X & Y coordinates in the dialog window at the bottom left of the work area. No information will be added to the nested plate or the shop drawing.