The new release of the linear stock-cutting optimization add-in (1DCutX)
for Excel from Optimalon
Software got two major improvements. Users can now minimize the
number of different cutting layouts generated by 1DCutX and perform the
material cutting calculation in a highly customised way using VBA
language in Microsoft Excel.
When 1DCutX calculates how to cut
linear stocks with minimal material waste, it generates a list of
cutting layouts. Several stocks can be cut simultaneously instead of one
by one. The fewer layouts produced during the calculation, the less time
cutting operators spend loading stocks.
The new version of 1DCutX introduces the option “Minimize count of
different layouts” that forces the optimization algorithm to produce as
few layouts as possible. However, this option could reduce the total
utilization rate because it could use more stocks than the regular
calculation.
Denis Smirnov explains: “Automation has always been at the top of the
list of client requests for 1DCutX, and this new version brings it to
life. Support of VBA automation provides a new way to perform
optimization in 1DCutX. Instead of using standard dialog boxes invoked
from the menu, users now can call the “Execute” method from VBA code and
get the same results as before.”
Users just need to create an instance of the linear cutting class,
assign settings and specify the ranges of cells containing the stock and
parts information. The method “Execute” returns a text value that is
empty if the calculation is done successfully; otherwise it returns an
error message.
Automation allows users to tune-up the generated reports by
including/excluding the graphical layouts, the part/stock matrix or the
cutting instruction spreadsheets. The new version of 1DCutX comes with
an automation guide that describes in detail how to create, set up and
run the calculation using VBA. In addition, the installation provides a
new example spreadsheet with simple VBA code that demonstrates
automation in action.
With the initial investments of $97 users of 1DCutX reported monthly savings
in materials alone range from $200 to $1500, which means the
software pays for itself in less than a month.
Free trial
version of 1DCutX is available on Optimalon’s website.
Article source: http://news.yahoo.com/version-excel-linear-stock-cut-optimizer-optimalon-software-203300305.html
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