Interactive Mode

In interactive mode the user initializes a nest job and prepares a parts menu in the normal way. The menu function Automatic nesting will then transfer the necessary data to the Plug-In. After optimizing the nesting pattern using its own algorithm, the Plug-In returns the transformation data for the nested parts to the Nesting System. The nested parts are presented on the screen and the user can continue processing the nested plate. This processing may include modification of the layout, nesting of additional parts, either manually or using Quicknesting. The standard nesting functions are then available to set bridges, add labelling information, create starts and generate the tool path. The nesting sketch and generic file may be created as in any nesting.