Production
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Production setup and workflow53
- Lock the design to prevent clashes between design and production editsLock the design when a designer and a production person may edit it at the same time, so the designer cannot make changes until the admin or design head unlocks it.
- Share the same design or create a production design copyDecide whether to share the same design so edits sync automatically or create a production design copy that stays independent.
- Choose copy or share when sending a design to productionDecide whether to create a production design copy or share the same design when sending a design to production.
- Send a design from the design portal to productionCreate the design and drawings in the design portal, then hand it to the production portal for checking before it reaches the shop floor.
- Understand how shared designs appear in Production DesignsLearn how a design sent with Share Same Design shows up in the design portal's Production Designs and how it stays linked to its design.
- How designs flow from the design portal to production QC and MESFollow a project from the design portal through the production team's QC check into the MES portal, where its outputs become available.
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- Publish a work order so it appears in the MES portalPublish or republish a design so its work order becomes available to the factory team in the MES portal.
- Create a production design in copy modeCreate a production design in copy mode instead of share mode.
- Create a work scope and access the cut list in the production design portalCreate a work scope for a specific area so you can generate its cut list and reach the raw material bill of materials.
- How the production workflow runs from design to work orderFollow how a finalised design moves through production and into the work order, carrying its materials with it.
- How work orders are created and republished from design filesLearn how each design file sent to production becomes its own work order, how updates republish it, and why components stay together.
- Publish a production design as a work orderApply the hardware and connector selections on the production design, then publish it as a work order.
- Refresh output cache and resync after catalogue changesAfter changing finish or core material settings, refresh the output cache so updated grain and material properties reach the cut list and board layout.
- Access production design from the main appReach production design from the main app rather than a separate production-design subdomain or portal.
- Batch rooms into one work order with work scopesUse work scopes to combine several rooms into one production run or split them into separate work orders.
- Edit channels in production design without returning to designCorrect a channel directly in the production design module after a design has been sent to production, without going back to the design module.
- Edit connector and construction changes through production designSend the design to production from Outputs, create a new production and open the production design so you can review and modify connector scenarios there.
- Generate cut lists and production output from the designGo from design through to production in one flow, generating cut lists, hardware lists and installation guides from the model instead of separate 2D CAD drawings.
- Publish a checked cut list to a work orderPublish a confirmed cut list so you can download the work order and get the final cutting list and machine outputs.
- Publish a job to the MES portalPublish the job to the MES portal from the production design portal so it reaches production.
- Republish a design so the work order cut list is up to dateMake or verify a change in the production design and republish it so the work order cut list picks up the updated values.
- Resync a production design from its source designResync a production design from its source design to add, delete and modify units, reviewing the impact before you confirm.
- Understand what a workscope is in Production > Work ScopesLearn what a workscope covers and how separate workscopes are set up for the outputs you need.
- Update and resync a design to push it to productionUpdate the design and use the resync feature to push it to production.
- Verify materials with QC and create a work orderCheck that core, finished and edge band materials are correctly applied, then create a work order and download its outputs.
- Add machines after publishing and refresh the machine listAdd a beam-saw or CNC machine in Settings > Machines and make it appear on the published work order without republishing.
- Choose which stages a job usesDecide which station types contribute to progress and leave out Packaging and Shipment for smaller jobs.
- Create work scopes as batches and publish per batchSplit production work into batches, add the relevant items to each, and publish them batch by batch to get outputs.
- Download technical documentation summary from production portal after transferGet a technical documentation summary covering part codes, dimensions, materials, finishes and edge band specifications after transferring a project to production.
- Find CAM mode in Infurnia Production, not DesignLearn where CAM mode is available and why cabinets no longer show it while you work in the Design module.
- Find your way around a production design copy's Production tabOpen a production design copy and use the Production tab toolbar and the Differences between work order and design dialog to compare the work order with the design.
- How work order numbers are assignedLearn that the work order number shown in the project is assigned by Infurnia and cannot be edited by the user.
- Limit a scenario change to the current designScope a construction or CAM scenario change to the current design instead of applying it globally.
- Pack panels into boxes and ship themScan panels into a box on the Packaging page, then complete shipment by scanning the box.
- Publish a work order after checking the cut list and board layoutCheck the cut list and board layout in the production tab, then publish the work order under a name once both are error-free.
- Publish a work order to unlock downloadsPublish the work order so its downloads become available and an immutable published design version is created.
- Refresh CAM settings from admin before generating machine outputFetch the latest admin-configured CAM settings and apply them so your machine output downloads without violations.
- Refresh cutlist settings from Admin and republishPull the latest cutlist settings from the Admin portal and republish the design so updated production files can be downloaded.
- Refresh settings from admin and apply before downloading outputsRefresh the latest admin settings, apply them, then download the output files to confirm the outputs have no major problems.
- Resize a unit without breaking MES calculationsChange a unit's dimensions in the design and its production calculations follow the updated size, because it stays the same unit.
- Review a design before MES releaseA production manager reviews the design and can change values such as premilling before it is released to MES.
- Review designs in the production design portal before a work orderBefore a work order is created, use the production design portal to review the design construction-wise.
- Review what changed and when in production design versionsOpen the Versions & History dialog in the production design to see each change with its action, timeline and user, so you can review what was changed on a given day.
- Send a design to production from the homepageOpen the three-dashes menu on the homepage and choose Send to Production to send your design to production.
- Send designs for production via email from the portalSend a design directly by email from the portal so it reaches production.
- Set board layout and CAM settings in manufacturing settingsConfigure board layout and CAM settings, and change manufacturing range values globally, from manufacturing settings in the admin portal.
- Share a production design linkUse the plain share link as the design link for production designs.
- Unarchive a production design from the Archived listBring an archived production design back to In Progress from the Production Designs > Archived list.
- Understand the production designer roleLearn how the production designer links the designer and the factory team and verifies designs before production.
- Understand work scopes and rooms for productionLearn that sending a design to production and defining a work scope both work without any room.
- Use consistent project naming so production can identify the jobTrack each job through production by relying on the project name, designer and status.
- Use Outputs > Production Settings in the design editorOpen Outputs > Production Settings to refresh the cache, check for overlapping modular units and reassign unit, panel and cabinet finish annotations.
- Verify the cut list and send the project to MESAfter a design is finalised, verify the cut list and send the project to the MES portal for factory production.
Work orders and publishing31
- Download board layouts, labels and pasting reportsDownload the board summary and layout files for every board type, and get panel labels, sheet labels and pasting reports as separate downloads.
- Exclude panels from production outputLeave panels out of the cutlist and schedule by selecting a subset or hiding them before sending to production.
- How saw file formats are chosen for the production machineLearn how the production machine's output type decides the saw file format and what the beam saw operator should check.
- Verify edge bands and cutlist before productionCheck edge bands, back panels and cutlist output in QC Mode before releasing the design.
- Download files from a published work orderOpen the published version of a work order to download raw-material CSVs and machine saw files.
- Resolve collisions from the violations listClear a collision by opening the violations list and using the solve-collisions action there, where the collision markers on the model match the list entries.
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- Resolve drill collisions by shifting partition width or solving collisionsCheck drill and drill collision panel violations in single unit CAM mode, then use solve collisions for larger issues.
- Check why an element is excluded from all outputsWork through the exclusion reasons one by one to find why an element is missing from every output.
- Delete all SKUs via bulk action in edit modeClear the whole SKU list in one operation instead of deleting items one by one.
- Download a machine cutlist and handle unsupported formatsOpen the Cutlist tab, pick a panel-saw machine and fall back to CSV when the machine's format is not supported.
- Find and open board layout violationsSpot board types with violations and open the read-only violations view to see the offending panels.
- Fix violations that flag panel, hardware and shelf collisionsLearn what raises a violation in the design and how to clear it automatically or by hand.
- Generate a board layout and choose Accept, Abort or Re-generateOpen the Board Layout tab to start generation, then decide whether to accept the best layout so far, abort the run, or force a fresh regeneration.
- How output quantity above 1 duplicates panels with _1/_2 labelsSet a cabinet's output quantity above one and see how its panels are laid out and labelled as copies while sharing a single CNC file per panel.
- Read design violations from the violations listOpen the violations list to review pending violations before generating production output.
- Verify board layout before downloading machine filesCheck the board layout of a republished design so you can spot how many board types and sheets will be produced and catch mistakes before downloading machine files.
- Verify cut list and clear violations before sending to factoryQuality-check the board layout and review the cut list of panel sizes before a design goes to the factory.
- Check for clashing drill holes before productionRun collision detection in the design tool so clashing drill holes are caught before the design goes to production.
- Check publish violations to find panels with zero or invalid dimensionsPublish the design and review the violation list before downloading production files so you can find panels with zero or invalid dimensions.
- Choose panel and sheet label templates in a published work orderPublish a work order to make stickers and label settings available, then pick the default panel and sheet label templates for its board layout.
- Disable units in bulk in Edit Work Scope > Show UnitsSwitch a unit off with Bulk Disable and see it move to Removed Units with an overridden status on its card.
- Download a cut list PDF when the design has pending violationsDownload the Cut List PDF even when the design still has pending violations, after checking which scope and checks those violations cover.
- Download a work order with pending violationsWhen a work order still has pending violations, the MES portal warns you before download that the outputs may be incorrect and lets you choose what to do.
- Download board summary, layout PDF and hardware BQ after publishingAfter publishing a design, download the board summary PDF, the layout PDF and the hardware BQ so procurement and assembly have the correct documents and hardware list.
- Download the board layout as CSV and PDFOnce all quality-control checks pass, download the layout as a CSV file and a PDF for use in manufacturing.
- Exempt violations to hide production errors from designersHide production issues and errors from designers by exempting violations in the admin settings.
- Recover units after a re-sync changes room scopeWhen a re-sync with the source design seems to remove units, check the room scope shown in the confirmation and recover the units from 'Units removed from manufacturing'.
- Resolve drill outside panel CNC violations using violation detailsOpen the violation details for a CNC violation such as drill outside panel, which are listed with codes, to resolve it.
- Resync a PD branch and keep both branches' changesResync a PD branch so it updates while keeping the modifications made in both branches, knowing that a conflicting PD-branch change is dropped.
- Review and accept admin setting differences on a work orderSee which work order settings differ from the admin values and accept them to continue to the Violations check or a CNC machine-files download.
- Solve collisions in the production designRun Solve collisions from Violations to move connectors by the amount set in CAM Settings and review each change.
Cut list columns and settings65
- Customize cut list columns and include edge band thicknessSet up the cut list columns you want and decide whether edge band thickness counts in the calculations.
- Show cut size alongside finished size in the production cut listTurn on the optional cut columns so the cut list shows the size to cut before edge banding next to the finished panel size.
- How edge band thickness affects finished shutter sizeLearn how edge banding is applied per panel and where its thickness is shown on the panel's edge band setting.
- Show Cut L and Cut W for pre-milling and edge bandsAdd the Cut L and Cut W columns so the cutlist shows cutting size alongside finished size.
- Enable cutting size and edge banding columns in cut list to verify panelsTurn on the cutting size and edge banding columns in the cut list so you can check that panel sizes match your edge band and premilling settings.
- Get CAM details, cut list and raw material BOQ from a production designProduce CAM details, the cut list and the raw material BOQ together from a production design, scoped and downloaded as you need.
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- How panel sizes include edge band and laminate in the cut listLearn how the Finished Size and Cut Size columns in the production cut list differ, and which size CAM output uses.
- Get a carcass-only cutlist by hiding shutter panelsHide the shutter panels before generating the cutlist so only the carcass and visible sides are output.
- Fix panel size discrepancies caused by edge band thicknessMake sure the edge band's actual thickness value is correct, because the software calculates panel size from it rather than from its name.
- Get edge banding quantity from the softwareAdd the exact edge band you use to the setup so the software can give you its quantity.
- Show edge band, panel name and size columnsTurn on the edge band column and read panel name, finished size and cut size in the cutlist.
- Add custom labels to panels and show them in the cut listAdd custom labels to panels, including custom panels, and make them appear in the cut list and on stickers by enabling the custom label column.
- Add custom labels via label properties for overlapping itemsAdd a custom label through label properties when labels overlap on a layout, and place it wherever needed.
- Choose what prints as the panel name on labelsSet the panel-name element on a label template so the printed label, preview and machine files show the design name, the custom label or a combined name.
- How edgeband lengths in the BOQ are calculatedSee how extensions, edge profiles, pre-milling, cut shapes and wastage adjust each band's BOQ length so you can reconcile the totals.
- How mapped edge band thickness drives cut list dimensionsLearn how the edge band thickness mapped to a material directly affects the cut list dimensions.
- Understand how cut list panels are ordered and groupedLearn how the production cut list lists panels cabinet by cabinet in ascending order and how to see each panel's room.
- Choose the cutlist type and export the cut list CSVSwitch the cutlist type on the Cutlist tab and export a CSV that follows the selected type for beam saw machines.
- Configure cut list columns and dimension accuracy in production settingsTurn on the cut list fields you need and set dimension accuracy so the production output rounds dimensions the way you want.
- Download a cut list from production viewDownload the panel list as an Excel or PDF file from the production view and read its columns.
- Read panel dimensions in the cut size columnFind each panel's dimensions in the cut size column of the cut list.
- Understand cut edgeband on panels with cut or slanted edgesLearn when a panel carries a cut edgeband and why rectangular panels correctly show 'No Edgeband'.
- Generate and download a cut list with cut length and edge bandsGenerate a cut list from the production module and download it, enabling parameters such as cut length and edge bands before generating.
- How cutting size is calculatedLearn how cutting size subtracts edge banding and pre-milling from the panel dimension.
- How shelf depth is calculated in cut listsLearn how an adjustable shelf's depth is derived from the carcass depth, the shelf reveal and the back panel offset.
- Set board sizes, offcuts and saw width in Board Layout SettingsGive each board type its sheet sizes and stock offcuts, set the cutting type and saw width, and override the size for a single board when needed.
- Set pre-milling type and read edgeband columns in the MES cutlistChoose how pre-milling is applied and read each edge's band and cut length in the MES cutlist.
- Understand shutter sizing in a child partitionLearn why a shutter added to a child partition takes its size from that partition rather than the overall unit height.
- Understand skirting notches on wardrobe carcass side panelsLearn which units get skirting cuts on carcass side panels, how each wardrobe type maps its cuts, and what to check when a notch is missing.
- Add Combined Label and room name columnsTurn on the Combined Label and room name columns and move room name to the top of the cutlist.
- Change the cabinet code shown in cutlist outputsEdit the cabinet code field's display name in the Homag or Biesse tab of Cutlist Preferences so your cutlist outputs show the column name you want.
- Check which downloads need a published work orderSee which footer downloads stay disabled on an unpublished work order and which ones remain available.
- How cut dimensions relate to finish dimensionsLearn when a panel's cut length and width match its finish dimensions and when edgebanding makes them differ.
- How cutlist and board layout accuracy settings control decimal placesLearn how the accuracy control in cutlist settings and board layout settings decides how many decimal places sizes are shown with.
- How cut list panel names use unit and panel codesLearn how each cut list panel is identified by a unit code plus a panel number and how that identifier links back to the 3D model.
- How the Room Name field in cutlist labels is filledLearn where the Room Name field in the cutlist/label export gets its value and what it shows when a project has no room defined.
- Identify rooms in the cut list without renaming cabinetsShow the room name as a separate column in the cut list so you can tell which room each cabinet belongs to without changing the cabinet name.
- Limit a cut list to one room with a work scopeCreate a work scope for a single room so the cut list reflects only that room's cabinets.
- Open Cutlist Settings and apply column changesOpen Cutlist Settings from the cutlist header and apply visibility, naming and order changes per cutlist type.
- Review cut list by cabinet then panel detailsOpen a cabinet's cut list, check each panel's details and mark panels verified, and view the unit visually to confirm rails, shelves and back panel position.
- Set pre-milling type by edge-band thickness or for all panelsChoose whether pre-milling follows each panel's edge-band thickness or applies the same setting to all panels, then save and recalculate to verify the cutting length.
- Set the grain convention and show grain in panel infoChoose how grain is labelled and see the Grain row in the board layout's panel info.
- Understand fixed shelf depth and partition dimensionsLearn that the partition refers to the space within the carcass, not the outer panel, when reading fixed shelf depths.
- Add extra custom columns to a cutlist exportLearn how many extra custom columns you can add beyond the standard fields when exporting a cutlist for a third-party saw or ERP system.
- Change a panel's core in QC mode > Panels > Modify PanelsSet a panel's Core Material Source and, when you need a different core for that panel alone, switch the Source to Custom and change it.
- Change the cabinet code label in cutlist preferencesChoose the Cabinet Code field for cutlist output and set its display name on the Homag, Biesse or Basic tab.
- Choose between a full top panel and half railsLearn how a full top panel uses more material and gives different panel sizes than half rails.
- Control cut list columns and their exported orderFilter rows with the search box and set column visibility, names and order so the export matches the screen.
- Create a custom cut list machine format under SettingsSave a machine under Settings so it appears as a custom cut list option.
- Enable material code column to group cutlist by core materialUse the material code column, which carries core material information, to group the cutlist by core material.
- How back panel material assignment affects finish sheet countLearn why a finish can show more sheets than expected when a back panel uses a different material from the carcass.
- How board layout dimension accuracy worksLearn what the board layout dimension accuracy setting under Display settings controls and what it does not change.
- How construction edges change carcass panel sizes in the cutlistLearn how the inset or outset choice at each shared carcass edge changes panel sizes in the cutlist.
- Read part codes and part names in the cut listLearn how the part code and part name in the cut list tell you which cabinet and which panel a row belongs to.
- Remove cut length and cut width columns when pre-milling is usedHide the cut length and cut width columns from the cut list display when pre-milling makes them unnecessary.
- Set cut list preferences for decimals, quotes, info and CNC machineSet the cut list preferences that control decimals, text shown in quotes, additional information and the CNC machine.
- Set dimension accuracy and header options per cutlist typeSet dimension accuracy to 1 mm and switch on project and store header rows for the cutlist type you are working with.
- Set elevation preferences in the admin portalControl which panels appear as additional manufacturing details in elevations by setting the elevation preferences in the admin portal.
- Set up a panel saw machine with CSV output and chosen columnsConfigure a cutting panel saw machine to output a CSV cut list with the columns you need, starting with part code.
- Show client name and work order code columns in the cutlistSwitch on the client name and work order code columns in the cutlist field settings so they appear alongside the room name.
- Show material code alone by turning off finish columnsCombine the core material code with the external and internal finish codes into one material code and hide the separate finish columns for a more compact cutlist.
- Understand the Basic cut list and find a unit's panelsLearn what the Basic cut list shows, when the Operations and Quantity columns appear, and how to search for a unit's panels in it.
- Understand why PVC skirting is not on the cut listLearn that PVC skirting is bought readymade, so it is never cut from wood and never appears in the cut list.
- Use pre-milling to compensate for edge-band thicknessApply a per-side pre-milling allowance instead of cutting panels oversize, and decide whether your factory needs pre-milling at all.
- When the pre-milling column is needed in the cut listLearn when the pre-milling column in the cut list is required and when it is only useful for panels whose pre-milling setting differs per edge.
Cut list output and machine formats52
- How Infurnia CSV cut lists work for NC and beam saw machinesLearn what the Infurnia CSV file for NC or beam saw machines contains and what it leaves to the machine.
- Read the machine list and handle unsupported output formatsRead the machine list columns and, when a format is missing, test with a CSV cutlist or confirm the format with the vendor.
- Download cut list and raw material outputs from the work orderPublish the work order, then download the cut list, raw material list and board layouts from the production portal.
- Match each machine Output selection to its file formatSee which file extension each machine Output selection produces, from .mpr and .cix to .nc, .xml and .dxf.
- Download cut lists and board layouts, then sort by core materialDownload your cut list and board layout documents from the published version, then sort the CSV by core material to get cut lists for specific board types.
- Output cutting layouts, cutlists and CNC filesGet board layouts, cutlists and CNC files for your saws and machines.
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- Output material, hardware and BOQ listsProduce material, hardware, board type and BOQ lists for procurement and checking.
- Add a machine in MES machine settingsAdd a machine by choosing its type, category and output format, then enter its name and settings.
- Choose cut list columns and export a panel schedule CSVPick which of the 62 cut list columns to show, then export a panel schedule to CSV with its information row and edge band lengths.
- Download profile cutting lists and board-based material listsDownload the Profile Cutting List and the board-based wooden raw material list from their download groups.
- How drill information and the cut list come from hardwareLearn how the hardware you define in the design produces drill information and the cut list.
- Understand what the Raw Materials page shows and where it comes fromSee what the Raw Materials page covers and why its sheet counts depend on the board layout and its violations.
- Download a raw material summary for a completed projectDownload a raw material summary of core, finish and edge band material once the project is complete.
- Explore the Board Layout footer, optimization settings and outputs in MESLearn what the all-board-types footer, Optimization Settings, Exploded View output and Cutlist type dropdown offer in an MES work order.
- Get a screw-level hardware list from production outputSee how production output gives you a basic hardware list, and how configuring hardware setup lets it detail individual items such as which screw is used and how many are required.
- How Material.csv and Sheet.csv are derived in Biesse nesting machine filesLearn what the Material.csv and Sheet.csv master files in a Biesse (CIX) nesting machine zip contain and how their rows and sheet sizes are derived.
- Read drill positions, legend and line styles on a panel drawing PDFLearn how the manual panel drawing PDF marks each drill's position, size and type so you can read it on the shop floor.
- Add a panel-saw machine to the Custom Cutlist menuRecognise when no panel-saw machine is configured and add one with the right role.
- Check accepted file formats before choosing machine outputConfirm which file formats your machine accepts before you pick an output format, then try the compatible outputs the platform offers.
- Check the cut list by downloading summary and board informationDownload the summary and board information to check the cut list.
- Choose the machine and edit its tool parametersPick the machine in the download step to get its post-processor output, and edit a nesting machine's tool parameters in its settings dialog.
- Configure cutlist export options and pre-millingSet dimension accuracy, quotes, header rows and pre-milling values so exported cutlist values come out correct.
- Confirm the format a machine accepts before exportingCheck the machine's supported format before exporting cut list and production data, and plan a CSV workflow when DXF carries geometry only.
- Download a machine-specific cutlist from Custom CutlistPick a panel-saw machine from the Custom Cutlist menu to download the cutlist formatted for that machine.
- Download a PDF of the production layoutDownload a PDF of the production layout from the toolbar in the production layout view.
- Download CNC file as a zip and upload it to the machineDownload the CNC file, extract the zip and upload the extracted file to the CNC machine.
- Download countertop information as an Excel fileDownload the countertop information as an Excel file so you can review it or use it further.
- Download CSV, PDF board layout, panel labels and CNC file from productionDownload the manufacturing output files you need once the cut list is verified and the work order is published.
- Download machine files for a CNC machineDownload the machine files for a CNC machine from its Machine Files download option, and use the menu beside it for DXF output.
- Download optimization XML and label outputsRun optimization to generate an XML file and label outputs, then confirm and download them from the optimization results for downstream machine and production consumption.
- Download project outputs as PDF or XLSGenerate project outputs and download them in either PDF or XLS format, with a single module's output showing panels, hardware, sizes, material and finish.
- Download raw material and hardware requirement sheets separatelyDownload separate requirement sheets for wooden raw materials and hardware raw materials from the production tab.
- Download raw material list as PDF or CSVGet the plan and quantity for each item, then download the raw material list from the MES work order as a PDF or CSV files to hand to the factory team.
- Download saw files, board layouts and panel labelsGet the saw XML, board layout PDFs and panel labels from the published work order.
- Download saw files from the board layoutDownload saw files for the beam saw machine and get one zip with a separate file per board type, so each board can be cut without further splitting.
- Download saw files, nesting files and panel labelsUse the footer menus to download machine-formatted files and numbered labels for the current scope.
- Download the board layout PDF and cut panels on a tabletDownload the board layout PDF from a published work order to hand to the factory as the cutting instruction, then cut and label each panel on a tablet.
- How machine output files drive machine operationLearn which output files machine operation uses and which generic output is available for a project.
- How machine setup configuration worksLearn how machine setup is configured once and reused for all future jobs.
- How the Profile Cutting List and Profile 1D Layout are generatedLearn how the Profile Cutting List is generated from the sizes entered for glass shutters with profiles all around, and how the Profile 1D Layout shows each profile piece cut from the stock length and what remains.
- Match cutlist export format to your saw machinePick a cutlist file format that is known to work with your saw brand so imported panels keep their correct dimensions.
- Open the raw materials output and download lists as CSV or PDFOpen the raw materials output from the outputs tab and download the material and hardware lists you need.
- Pull latest Tool and CNC settings from AdminRefresh Tool and CNC settings from the Admin portal into the current work order via Settings.
- Re-download SAW file fresh from work order before diagnosing mismatchDownload the SAW file afresh from the work order so the machine reads the current design dimensions instead of an older export.
- See raw-material quantities per roomCreate a separate work scope for each room and switch between them in the Raw Materials section.
- Select manual machine type for multi-boring CNC machines in label templateChoose the Manual machine type for a multi-boring machine and set it in the cut list settings.
- Set up production without a beam sawIf your factory has no beam saw machine, the setup is simpler.
- Understand hardware quantities rounded up to whole setsLearn why per-set hardware quantities in the Raw Material list are rounded up and how to check a quantity that looks too high.
- Understand how the file format is fixed per machine recordLearn why the format is fixed per machine record and how to pick a starting output when the exact model is unknown.
- Understand what the Pasting Report PDF showsLearn what the downloadable Pasting Report PDF contains for full-size boards and cut sheets.
- Use KD XML format for cutting filesChoose KD XML as the output format when you generate cutting files for cutting operations.
- Which output file to give each production teamGive each production team the output file it needs: the XML saw file for cutting, the panel material and hardware PDFs for purchase, and the composite cabinet BQ for assembly.
Board layout and nesting69
- Share the board layout and raw material reportShare the board layout and raw material report for a kitchen design so you can count the shutters and panels on each board and confirm none are left unaccounted for.
- How the platform generates a production board layout for panel cuttingSee how the platform produces a production board layout your shop-floor team can follow for panel cutting.
- Enable stacking per work order and set maximum stack heightTurn on stacking for a work order and set how high boards may stack in its board layouts.
- How the Half / Fractional Sheet Split Gap worksLearn what the Half / Fractional Sheet Split Gap measures, its default value, and which utilization modes enable it.
- How board layout counts boards by material and panel typeLearn how board layout counts boards from the materials and panels defined in the catalogue and lists the requirement for each panel type.
- How grain direction affects board layout optimizationDefine grain direction for each finish so panels are placed according to their grain when the board layout is optimized.
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- How grain direction affects sheet count in nestingLearn why a grain or directional finish forces panels to nest in a fixed orientation and how that can raise the number of sheets you need.
- How panels of different colours or finishes are nested on separate boardsLearn how board layout groups panels by material and finish, so units with different colours or laminates are nested on separate boards.
- How the MES board layout reflects the work order snapshotLearn how the MES board layout shows the design state captured when a work order is cut, not later design edits.
- Read the legends and review panel details before productionUse the legends and PDFs to check grain direction, grooving, edge bands and material details before cutting.
- Rotate a panel to fit while respecting grain directionFit a panel that does not match the board layout by rotating it, and override its grain direction when vertical grain would block the rotation.
- Set dimension accuracy and compare fractional-sheet wasteChoose the dimension accuracy for the layout output and use the waste percentage to compare layouts.
- Change board size or blade settings to recalculate board requirementChange the board size or blade settings and the board requirement is recalculated.
- Configure small-part rules and the split marginDecide when a part counts as small, how far it stays from sheet edges, and how wide the split margin is.
- Control sheet ordering, fractional sheets and where settings are editedSet sheet ordering, the minimum free length for fractional sheets, and adjust these options from inside a project.
- Download and share the board layout and board summary PDFsTake the board layout and board summary PDFs from the footer and forward the layout to the factory or a manufacturer.
- Drill into board types and sheets to spot odd panel groupingsOpen a board type and then a single sheet to see exactly which panels sit on it and how big they are.
- Edit a work order board layout after generationChange a work order's board layout by hand after it has been generated instead of keeping it locked to the production design it came from.
- Edit board layout to move panels and rotate with space barReposition panels between boards in Edit Layout, rotate them with the space bar, and re-sync so two sheets fit on one board.
- Fix an oversized panel by splitting itSplit an oversized panel in the design portal so it fits the board and is included in the layout.
- Fix grain-direction rotation refusalsCorrect a wrong-running grain at the panel's grain declaration instead of rotating it on the sheet.
- How board layout groups panels into board typesLearn how a design's board layout groups panels into board types and proposes a least-waste layout.
- How fractional sheet settings split a sheetLearn how fractional sheet settings divide a sheet by a set fraction, such as a 250 mm fraction or a 50/50 split of the length.
- How grain flags on finishes control panel rotation in board layoutLearn how a panel's grain requirement comes from the grain flag on its finish and why a grained panel is not allowed to rotate in board layout.
- How stacking height limits stack count in board layoutLearn how the maximum stacking height setting in board layout / MES output determines how many boards fit in one stack.
- How the board-layout margin worksLearn what the board-layout margin defaults to, when it is applied and where you can change it.
- Inspect, move and discard panels in a design's Board LayoutClick a panel to see its Panel info, drag it to move it on the sheet, and use Discard Changes to put the layout back.
- Mark all panels of a cut sheet as tracked in bulk from board layoutMark every panel on a cut sheet as tracked in one action when the operator has not scanned each panel individually.
- Optimize board layouts for units automaticallyLet the software calculate board layouts and wastage for units such as vanities and wardrobes, with the option to adjust manually.
- Read and edit board layouts in ProductionOpen Production > Board Layout to see each board type's sheets, yield and offcuts, and edit a layout before saving or discarding it.
- Read panel codes and labels on a board layoutEach panel on a board layout carries a panel code and a label, so the operator can paste the correct label on the correct panel after cutting.
- Regenerate board layout after turning off panelsTurn off all panels except the top and shutter panels, then regenerate the board layout so the shutter panels get their own separate layout.
- Set the cutting type and optimisation criteria for board layoutsChoose straight cuts or nesting, then tune recuts, optimisation criteria and stacking for the layout.
- Troubleshoot a stopped cutting job and read sticker codesCheck margins and saw width when a cutting job stops, and see how the sticker material code is built.
- Turn off half sheet mode from settingsSwitch back to full sheet and apply the change to turn off half sheet mode.
- Understand board dimensions and blade thickness in cutting calculationsLearn how board dimensions account for 10 mm trimming on both sides by default and how blade thickness is entered separately for the cutting calculation.
- Bulk edit board size dimensions and quantitiesChange Length, Width, margins, Available Quantity and Force Use for several ticked board sizes at once, while Offcut flags stay per row.
- Check board sizes and optimization details in board layout viewConfirm board sizes and see the number of panels to cut, optimization percentage and sheets required, with board types separated by core, external and internal finish.
- Choose a cut list optimization goalPick least material, least processing time or balanced, then apply it to generate the optimized layout.
- Choose optimisation and open board layout optionsPick an optimisation type in the Optimization Statistics dialog, then use the board layout options and switch the cutting type to nesting when needed.
- Choose the optimisation criterion per sheet typePick a criterion for each sheet type, or apply one to all with the Overall row, then continue without recomputing.
- Choose the room and download scope for board layout filesOpen the board layout for one room and set the screen level that decides which panels a download covers.
- Clear an oversized panel violationClear an oversized panel violation either by splitting the panel to the available height or by entering the correct board dimensions in the board layout settings.
- Edit board layout to move panels between boardsMove a selected panel from one board to another in the board layout view.
- Enable minimum distance from edge for laminate border allowanceTurn on the minimum distance from edge setting so laminate border allowance is applied around the panel and set the maximum length of the smaller side in the same settings.
- Find grooving details when the board layout lacks themSee where panels' grooves, such as the back panel groove marked BP, are drawn while the board layout lacks grooving details.
- Fix grain-alignment violation by rotating finish 90 degrees at panel levelRotate the finish 90 degrees at panel level so the panel aligns itself to the vertical grain and the violation clears.
- Fix the "Reconfirm Board Layout cut type" warning when downloading nesting filesSee why the warning appears when a straight-cuts board layout is downloaded for nesting and choose how to proceed.
- Force Use makes nesting consume a specified board size firstForce Use on a board size tells the software to use that size first and only move to the next board size once it is used up.
- How blade thickness is counted separately from trim marginLearn how the blade (kerf) thickness is applied as a separate allowance between cuts and how the remaining dimension is treated.
- Inspect a composite sheet and keep the board remainderOpen a composite sheet to see its core material and combined pieces, and keep the unused board remainder for other projects.
- Read the Optimization Statistics modal after a comparison runRun the layout with Decide after Comparison and read each sheet type's sheet count, processing time and offcut figures.
- Reduce recut limit to 1 or 2 for sheets with layout errorsFix sheets whose panels overlap or go outside the board by lowering the recut limit for those sheets only.
- Reuse offcuts by adding them as panelsAdd a leftover offcut board as a panel or code so it can be used in a later project.
- Set board sizes, quantities and force useGive each board size its available sheet count and mark the sizes the optimizer must consume.
- Set dimension accuracy to 1 mm to round off cut-list dimensionsSet the dimension accuracy to 1 mm so the system rounds calculated dimensions to whole millimetres, matching the intended panel size.
- Set margins, blade thickness and saw widthSet the board margins and saw blade allowance so cutting jobs run with the right values.
- Set material thickness with laminate and 0.01 mm accuracyDefine the core material thickness, add the laminate thickness for the final board thickness, and set the required accuracy to 0.01 mm so the system adjusts the stored measurement.
- Show panel and label codes on the board layoutTurn on the Panel Code Annotations and Label Code Annotations switches so each panel's code and label code appear on the board layout.
- Switch sheets while placing a picked panel in Edit LayoutOpen the breadcrumb's sheet menu to move between a board type's sheets and place the panel you have picked up on the sheet you choose.
- Understand how board layout identifies partsLearn that board layout identifies parts by annotation codes such as C1 P10 rather than by panel names like left side, right side, drawer or bottom.
- Understand optimization after a material changeLearn what happens to optimization when core or finish materials are changed in a design.
- Understand panel separation and safety distance in board layoutLearn that board layout uses a fixed panel separation value, traditionally based on saw width.
- Understand the straight-cuts warning when downloading nesting filesLearn why the 'Reconfirm Board Layout cut type' warning appears when you download nesting files and what it is asking you to confirm.
- Understand why a single finish yields fewer sheetsSee why using one finish across panels lowers the total sheet count, since panels of the same finish can be combined on the same sheet.
- Understand why board count differs between viewsThe board count depends on the material combinations applied to each unit, so applying correct materials changes the reported board count.
- Understand why cut-list labels and board layouts show different sizesLearn why a cut-list label shows a size with decimals while the board layout shows rounded whole numbers.
- Use Nesting mode to position a sheet around a damaged cornerOpen a board type and sheet in the MES Board Layout and switch the Mode dropdown to Nesting to see the full cutting layout and place the sheet so a damaged corner falls on an area that gets cut away.
- View a board's layout with labelsClick an individual board to see its layout with labels.
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- How panel labels and QR codes work in productionLearn what panel labels carry and how their QR codes drive CNC file lookup and order tracking.
- Output labels, pasting reports and assembly viewsPrint sheet and panel labels, pasting reports and exploded assembly views for the shop floor.
- Select the correct machine type when downloading panel labelsChoose the machine type that matches your CNC machine when downloading panel labels so the QR code starts the correct operations.
- Track work order progress by scanning panel label QR codesScan the QR code on a panel label to track a work order's progress through factory stations and mark completion at each scanned stage.
- Add separate QR codes for top and bottom programs on HOMAG CNC labelsGive a HOMAG CNC panel label separate QR codes for the top machining program and the bottom machining program.
- Barcodes on panel labels are optional and used for trackingBarcodes on panel labels are not mandatory and are used for tracking, so you can remove the barcode area and reduce the label size when tracking is not required.
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- How panel label defaults are setLearn the default panel label size and border the platform uses.
- Make panel labels visible in the design portalPublish the design so its panel labels for the cut list become visible, without opening the cut list.
- Read panel codes to identify carcass and unitPanel identifiers in production output make it easy to see which carcass a panel belongs to and which unit has to be cut, so a specific unit can be picked out quickly during cutting.
- Turn on panel label rotation for a machineEnable the per-machine setting so that machine's output has rotated panel labels.
- Add edge band code, final size and material info to production labelsExtend production labels to show the edge band code, final panel size and internal and external material information.
- Choose which box label template a work order printsSet the default box label template for one work order so its labels print in the layout that client or project needs.
- Create a custom label template based on printer and sticker sizeCreate a custom label template, set your sticker size, choose the information fields to print, then update it and set it as default.
- Create, rename, update and default panel and box label templatesManage the org's panel and box label templates, from creating and customising them to setting the org-wide default.
- Download panel labels as a production outputPanel labels are generated as one of the downloadable production outputs.
- Enable loading order and premilling-by-side in sticker templateTurn on loading order and premilling by side in the sticker template so the sticker shows which side faces up and the premilling value per edge.
- Filter and report progress per operationCombine station and tracking-status filters and enable show detailed progress to see per-operation completion.
- Fix a missing org logo on box labelsGet the org logo to appear on box-label previews and printed PDFs by regenerating the label or checking the logo configuration and template layer.
- Fix a panel label where the org logo and duplicate QR clashLearn why the org logo and the duplicate panel QR cannot both print on a panel label, and what to expect from the label layout and exports.
- Fix box numbers that skip after deleting a boxDelete a box to return its panels to the un-packed pool, then reassign annotations so the remaining boxes are renamed sequentially.
- Fix labels not produced on the boring machineScan the drill QR code from the cutting-stage label so the boring machine produces its labels.
- Fix user component annotation labels that cannot be changedUser component annotations are auto-labelled, so their labels cannot be edited.
- Generate and print panel labels automaticallySet up a label layout, choose the panel data to include, then download and print the labels from the board layout features.
- How panel stickers carry a CNC barcode alongside the scan QR codeLearn how the panel sticker can carry a barcode for the CNC machine in addition to the QR code used for scan tracking, and how a setting switches the machine-file field between a barcode and a QR code.
- How sheet labels workLearn how each sheet gets its own label in the overall sheet order.
- Make panel labels visible after publishing in the design portalPublish your design in the design portal so panel labels become visible.
- Read board layout labels in numerical L-number order per sheetClick any sheet in the board layout to see its labels numbered in numerical order with no missing L numbers.
- Read edge band thickness on the panel labelThe panel label prints the edge band thickness as a number on the side of the diagram where that banding applies, so shop-floor staff see it at a glance.
- Read the external and internal finish on a panel labelOpen the panel label to see which side of a panel carries the external finish and which carries the internal finish.
- Save label printing format files to drive for automatic retrievalLabel creation requires cut sizes, finish sizes, operations, edge banding thickness, and panel indicators.
- Scan panel labels to detect the correct CNC filePanel labels include a barcode that a CNC machine scans to detect the correct file for that panel.
- Show edgeband face grooving on panel labelsShow grooving information on panel labels in addition to the board layout view.
- Show the org logo on box labels and choose its positionTurn on the organisation logo on a box label template and pick where it sits, knowing which logo is used and how it behaves across pages.
- Understand offcut management in productionLearn that offcut management is not currently available in production and that labels are generated only for panels accounted for in a project.
- Update the sticker template after changing sticker settingsLearn how the sticker template controls which information appears on the sticker and can be switched on or off per field.
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- Add panel cutouts and assign operation type and tool for CNCCreate a niche on a panel's external surface, set its cut depth and operation type, and make it available for CNC output.
- Understand when back-panel grooves appear in CAM outputLearn how inset back panels generate groove operations on surrounding panels and which preferences and machine settings decide whether and how those grooves reach CAM/MES output.
- Add a CAM operation by marking include in CAM, type, depth and toolSend a design feature to the machine by marking it include in CAM, then set its cut type, depth and preferred tool.
- Add grooves or moulding to a panel and set the CAM operationAdd groove or moulding shapes on the external side of a shutter and send their operations to the CNC.
- Cut a curved or arched panel from a final-size panelStart with a panel already at its final dimensions and cut the curve out of it to produce a curved or arched panel.
- Enable Biesse Works compatibility for CIX outputTurn on Biesse Works compatibility in the machine settings so your Biesse CNC machine reads the generated CIX output correctly.
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- Trimming vs pocketing in CAM operationsLearn how trimming removes material across an entire area while pocketing carves a defined space inside a perimeter.
- Configure CNC machine type and tool data before downloading outputSet the machine type by drilling faces, add the routing and saw tools, then save and download the CNC output.
- Force a tool and finish adding a CNC machineMap drill and contour tools via tool_names, then choose CNC and Generic MPR and set the tool direction and machine name.
- Output CNC files for a work orderAdd a machine in the production setup, choose the CNC panel-by-panel operation and download the generic MPR file.
- Set routing line tool position L, R or C for cut alignmentClick a routing line to see the tool position with L, R and C options, specify a preferred tool, and check the panel preview by selecting the machine instead of raw view.
- Create custom cuts in edit panel design and include them in CAMDraw and offset a custom shape on a panel, define it as a cut with a depth, and enable the include in CAM option so the machining reaches the CNC files.
- Create panel pockets via edit panel design and include in CAMAdd a shaped operation such as a shaker-style pocket to a panel and carry it through to the manufacturing output.
- Enable Include in CAM to push panel operations to productionTurn on Include in CAM when adding a panel operation so it reaches production, then choose the operation type, tool and tool number.
- Enter saw tool name, thickness and axis for back-panel groovingAdd a saw tool row in the CNC machine settings so back-panel grooving operations carry the right tool name, thickness and axis.
- How preferred tool selection maps to machine bitsLearn how the preferred tool you pick for a cut in 2D CAM mode decides which machine bit performs it.
- Set back panel grooving methodChoose whether back panel grooves are cut by sawing or routing.
- Set the preferred router tool for back panel groovesSet the default router tool for the Back Panel Groove operation in a CNC machine's settings, choosing from tools identified by name, diameter and axis.
- Add a CNC machine in settings to download drilling filesAdd a CNC machine in Settings > Machine so you can download drilling files and DXFs.
- Add CNC tools that match the machineEnter every tool the job uses with names and numbers that match the machine so CNC output can be matched and downloaded.
- Check a tool's type in machine settingsLook up the type assigned to each tool in machine settings to see why a routing tool cannot be listed as a sawing tool.
- Configure CNC machine as 5-face process with panel flipEnter only the saw tool details, including the tool name and thickness, in the machine settings.
- Configure CNC machine type by number of drilling facesSet the machine type in the CNC machine settings to match how many faces your machine drills.
- Create a groove set to cut and include it in CAM for pocketingMachine a pocket on a shutter by creating a groove set, setting it to cut at the required depth and including it in CAM for pocketing.
- Create parametric pockets and dog-bone cutouts on panelsMachine pockets into panel faces, size them parametrically, and use routing for dog-bone and horizontal cutouts.
- How groove depth tolerance in CAM settings controls cut-list groove accuracyLearn how the groove depth shown in a panel's 2D/CAM view includes a system-added tolerance and where to configure it.
- Include side panel cuts in CAM outputInclude the panel cuts on the sides of a cabinet in the CAM output.
- Machine radius panels and grooving by editing panel constructionEdit the panel design at the construction level and apply the required tools and operations so the application generates the machine instructions automatically.
- Output top and bottom drilling in one CNC fileTurn off the Separate Top Bottom Files setting on a CNC machine so it outputs a single file containing both top and bottom drilling.
- Restrict a panel area from grooving or drilling via clamping obstructionDefine a restricted rectangular area on a panel in the Clamping Obstructions table so the software rotates the panel when a groove or drilling operation falls inside it.
- Set up a CNC machine with its machine type and settingsUse the Add Machine option and fill in the machine type and the settings the setup stores per machine.
- Why panels come out rotated (or not) in CNC outputsLearn how the Always Rotate setting, Maximum Machine Depth and Min Panel Width decide whether a panel is turned in CNC output, and what to check when drilling lands mirrored or on the wrong edge.
- Add and edit a drill in 2D Panel CAM ModeAdd a drill to a panel in 2D Panel CAM Mode and edit its position, steps and machine depth settings.
- Add machines and tool lists in production settingsAdd each machine with its type, then give it a tool list and pick the tool it uses.
- Add saw blade tool row in machine side-saw tool listAdd a saw blade tool row with its name and blade thickness so sawing operations can run on the machine.
- Back panel grooves cut end-to-end in generated MPR filesLearn how back-panel grooves defined end-to-end in the design carry through to the generated MPR file and match the drawings on the MES portal.
- Check CAM hole depth in panel 2D CAM modeOpen the panel in 2D view and enter CAM mode to verify hole markings such as drawer channel or tandem depths.
- Check clamping-area warnings when downloading a drawingDownload a drawing or machine file for a work order and see which operations fall inside the restricted clamping area.
- Check how nesting NC Z values follow machine settingsLearn how the Z values in a nesting NC follow the machine's settings, including what happens when a router is too big for a pocket contour.
- Choose a panel cutting strategy for CNC productionUse the panel-by-panel strategy for CNC cutting and avoid the single-step strategy when two panels are involved.
- Configure a CNC nesting machine with tool lists and NC codesCreate a CNC nesting machine with type CNC / Manual Operations, sub type Nesting and output NC.
- Download and check CNC machine files before productionDownload the CNC output from the published work order, load it into the machine and verify it against the machine type.
- Download CNC machine output drawingsDownload drawings from the CNC machine output that show every panel with its machining details, using reference letters A, B, C and D to determine positions and depth.
- Draw the path before exiting to 3D view for the sweep toolDraw the sweep path before you exit to the 3D view, because the sweep cannot be applied without a defined path.
- Enter saw tool name and thickness in machine settingsEnter the saw tool name and thickness into the machine settings portal and save the settings to complete the CNC configuration.
- Find the download buttons on a work order's CNC Machining tabLocate the Drawing and Machine Files buttons on each machine card and know which formats each machine offers.
- Fix groove not cutting properly by adjusting CAM groove length toleranceSet the groove length tolerance in the admin CAM settings to half the bit diameter so grooves come out correctly in production files.
- Fix missing routing or drill tools in CAM outputAdd the referenced tools and refresh the cache so regenerated CAM output includes every tool the job uses.
- Get board layout and direct XML file for CNCFor production, the platform can provide a board layout as well as a direct XML file for CNC.
- Handle the tool may be different warning when generating CNC outputLearn why a "tool may be different" warning appears when generating CNC output and how to correct the tool mapping preference if the wrong tool is picked.
- How Infurnia's .nc G-code is limited: R-arcs, no cutter comp, mm absoluteLearn the fixed rules of Infurnia's small G-code dialect so you know what its .nc output can and cannot express on your controller.
- How retract height is calculated from maximum safe ZLearn how the retract height written in the nesting file is derived from the maximum safe Z value and the board thickness.
- How strip light groove depth is set and checkedLearn how a strip-light SKU's groove depth decides whether a panel is grooved, how deep, and how to verify the result in CAM output.
- How the ORLST origin in Biesse CIX files is chosenLearn how Infurnia picks the ORLST bed origin for each panel, from the Default Machine Origin or the range-based origin table.
- Import AutoCAD files for complex CNC panel designsBring a complex carved panel design into Infurnia by importing an AutoCAD file inside the edit panel design feature.
- Match saw width to the machine blade widthSet the saw width on the work order to the cutting machine's real blade width and regenerate the saw file so the board layout is correct.
- Name CNC files by unit proximity (C1, C2, C3)Use unit proximity labels such as C1, C2 and C3 when naming CNC files in barcodes so the same naming concept stays consistent across projects.
- Override Maximum Machine Depth per origin for oversized Biesse panelsGive a specific origin row its own deeper Maximum Machine Depth so oversized panels are accepted only there.
- Set onion-skin passes and through-cut ordering in nesting NC programsControl whether through-cuts are machined in one pass or two, and know that they always run last in the program.
- Set Y-axis maximum and map tools before running CNC fileConfirm tool mapping so the CNC file is ready to run.
- Try alternate MPR formats when a machine rejects the defaultWhen a machine cannot read the platform's MPR correctly, try other supported MPR variants and get a known-working example file from the machine vendor.
- Understand how Panel 2D CAM edits affect manufacturing outputLearn what Panel 2D CAM mode lets you add for manufacturing and why those changes stay out of the 3D design.
- Verify a nesting program with toolpaths and the NC simulatorOpen the nesting view on a single sheet to check raw or post-processed toolpaths, simulate the NC code and spot missing tools.
- Why CAM settings block saving with a mandatory-fields errorLearn how the CAM settings modal validates your entries before it lets you save.
- Why Z values in the .nc file don't match the configured Safe ZSee how the Z Origin Reference setting and the through-cut clearance shift the Z values written into your .nc file so you can tell a correct file from a real depth error.
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- How connectors are assigned per scenarioLearn what a scenario is in connector setup and how it decides which connector is applied to a joint.
- Reduce a single panel's length using panel-level extensionShorten one specific panel by setting a negative extension on it at panel level in a construction style.
- Verify a completed design in QC modeOpen QC mode to see the materials, units and panels used in a completed design before verification.
- Add a connector to several units at onceAdd one connector to many units in a single pass by selecting the scenarios that need it in the Scenario view tab.
- Find and replace a material or edge band in QC ModeTrace which units and panels use a SKU and swap it for another across the design.
- Apply full or half overlay to selected scenarios before adding a connectorApply full or half overlay edits across all current scenarios in the design before adding a connector.
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- Change edge bands in bulk from the production sectionChange the edge band on a line item in the production section and the change applies to every instance of that line item at once.
- Create a new construction style and add all reductionsCreate a new construction style or reuse an existing one, then add all the required reductions including the bottom reduction.
- Inspect units and panels in the QC Mode tabsRead the Units and Panels tabs to see annotations, rooms and where each material came from.
- Read a design's Raw Material Lists and Cabinet Composite BOQLearn what each Raw Material Lists tab and the Cabinet Composite BOQ show, and how to compare lists by item name rather than Sno.
- Read a panel's machining and edge-band drawing in 2D Panel CAM ModeOpen a panel's 2D Panel CAM Mode to see its hinge cups, drill and contour legends, edge-band labels and view options.
- Use X-ray mode to verify drilling before publishingSwitch the production view to X-ray mode to check drilling details on a single component or the whole cabinet, then click X-ray again to return to the solid view.
- Automate connector counts with rulesTell the software how to handle connectors for a given connection so connectors are added by rule.
- Change drawer bottom and carcass panel material at panel levelChange the core material of a drawer bottom panel or other drawer carcass panels by editing the material at the individual panel level in the production portal.
- Correct wrong materials and push the change to productionFix excess or wrong material types in the design and re-sync the work order so production picks it up.
- Inspect assemblies with exploded view, X-ray mode and panel hidingShow an exploded view with an adjustable explode percentage, toggle X-ray mode to see through parts, and turn off individual panels to inspect internal structure.
- Manage connectors on ticked scenarios from the Actions menuPick a connector and apply it to the ticked scenarios, and use a connector card's three-dot menu for Publish, Filter for this, Replace and Remove.
- Replace a connector in the connector card in manufacturing settingsUpdate the connector in the connector card within manufacturing settings so production output uses the changed hardware connector, then confirm it appears correctly in the design.
- Replace connectors using replace-and-selected rulesSwap one connector type for another and confirm how many connectors were replaced.
- Replace unwanted hardware in manufacturing settingsConfigure the correct replacement hardware so the unwanted item no longer appears in the output.
- Review board layout settings on the MES portalReview board layout settings on the MES portal.
- Tell how many of each item is requiredUse the material and hardware summary to see how many of each item a design requires.
- Turn off back skirting in wardrobe construction settingsTurn off back skirting in the wardrobe construction settings so it no longer appears in the cut list.
- Understand the sliding wardrobe shutter system propertyLearn what the shutter system property controls in a sliding wardrobe.
- Verify connector placement and run a collision checkCheck that connectors are placed correctly and run a collision check.
- Visualise cabinet assembly with exploded viewsCreate exploded views to see how a cabinet goes together, then refresh admin settings to update columns and generate the CNC zip for machine upload.
- Visualise multi-finish shutters in the designSee how multi-finish on shutters can be visualised in the design.
- Add a finish condition to a panel glue manufacturing ruleAdd a finish condition to a panel glue manufacturing rule by setting the condition type to finish and choosing the tag operator 'equal to'.
- Add hardware to a box and handle closed-box warningsSelect hardware with an unpacked remainder, enter a valid quantity, and reopen a closed box if the warning appears.
- Add stability rails to wardrobes wider than 900 mmAdd stability rails as an option when a wardrobe is wider than 900 mm.
- Change material for specific panels using filter parametersFilter the panels in the finished materials view so a material change applies only to the units that match your criteria.
- Check and bulk-change core material by filteringFilter the materials view by core material to spot a wrong ply and swap it in bulk.
- Check panel origin and drilling via 2D panel drawingOpen the 2D panel drawing from single-unit CAM mode or from panel section construction in 3D to inspect an operation's connection type, connector card name, hardware SKU name and rule.
- Check where a panel's hardware came fromRead the connector source in the connector scenario view to tell whether a panel's hardware was inserted by a hardware rule or placed by hand.
- Define connector height ranges with an infinity upper boundDefine multiple bands for a connector's height range, including a final band with an infinity upper bound.
- Define custom LED strip sizes in the admin portalDefine any custom LED strip sizes in the admin portal so they are available for LED grooves in CNC output.
- How cabinet and panel annotations identify modules and panelsLearn how unique cabinet and panel annotations identify modules and the panels inside them for board layout.
- Machine files do not output two separate groups for split shuttersWhen a shutter is split into two parts using a divisional shutter, the design and 3D view show two separate panels.
- Reproduce rejected panels using rejection recordsUse the rejection record kept for a rejected panel to reproduce it when remanufacturing.
- Restore deleted hardware via production connectors and scenariosOpen the design in production design, go to 3D and connectors and scenarios, and reassign materials such as plain glass from the catalogue to restore deleted hardware.
- Set dummy panel depth to 0 mm to fix Gola cut on blind unitsSet the dummy panel depth to 0 mm so the Gola cut and shelf reveal on a blind unit come out right.
- Track edge banding, core material and finish in panel schedulesCreate and download panel schedules as CSV to track edge banding, core materials and finishes and spot panels with discrepancies.
- Understand connector counts and drills in Scenario viewLearn why the Connectors column counts connector cards on a scenario and how each card's quantity and offsets set the number of drills.
- Understand the Modular Units Hardware tabSee what the Hardware tab lists for each cabinet, how rows are grouped, and how to check panel drilling details.
- Understand the two hardware lists for procurement and assemblyLearn how the procurement hardware list and the assembly hardware list differ and which one the assembly team should use.
- Use Single Unit CAM Mode with X-ray to verify drillsOpen Single Unit CAM Mode with the shortcut "su enter" and combine it with X-ray to check drill positions and connector details on the 2D panel drawing.
- Verify a cabinet before sending it to productionCheck a cabinet's SKU structure against the rules before you send it to production.
- Work out strip light drivers and screws manuallyPlace strip lights manually in the drawing so the running length is known, then work out the correct driver rating and screw quantities separately.
- Work with connectors and scenarios in single unit CAM modeOpen a cabinet's CAM menu in the production design to reach Single unit CAM Mode (Panel by Panel), Connectors and Scenarios, then manage each scenario of the selected panel.
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- Open QC Mode and understand its tabs and work scopeEnter QC Mode, see which work scope it opens on, and learn what each of the four tabs shows.
- Track scanned panel progress in a work orderSee the progress of any scanned panel inside a work order, with green ticks for panels scanned at a station and panel-by-panel status within a project.
- Grant MES roles per user and load mapped stationsTurn on MES roles for individual users without admin rights and reload so mapped station data appears.
- Reject and remake a panel from the manual tableReject a panel and remake it, then regenerate the remake's outputs from the Rejections tab.
- Set up stations and operators for panel trackingStart tracking with one person at a chosen station and add stations and operators as work progresses.
- Understand exempt panels at edgebanding and CNC stationsLearn why some panels are not trackable at edgebanding and CNC stations and where they appear.
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- Understand Shipment page tabs and station permissionsLearn how the Shipment page's Loading and Unloading tabs depend on the stations mapped to you and what each view requires before you scan boxes.
- Add missing stations and print panel labelsReview the default stations for a new account, add any missing station from station settings, and print panel labels.
- Check per-panel station status on Order ProgressOpen the Order Progress tab to see each panel turn green as it passes each station.
- Create a custom-named station on a standard typeAdd a station by naming it and choosing one of the existing station types.
- Create MES users and stations with the right roles and typesSet up MES admins, MES operators and stations so tracking access can be assigned correctly.
- Deactivate tracking stations a factory does not scan atDeactivate any tracking station your factory does not want to scan at, and station types with no active station are left out of progress calculations.
- Filter tracking data by station status and download the listNarrow production tracking to panels by station status, then download the filtered list.
- Fix a station created with the wrong station typeSince a station's type is fixed at creation and cannot be edited, create a correctly-typed replacement, move its operators over, and switch off the old station.
- Get an alert when a panel has already been scannedScan panels on the mobile app and the system alerts you when the same panel has already been scanned.
- Handle rejected panels: retired codes, remakes and undoLearn how a rejected panel's code is retired, how the panel is remade with a fresh code, and when a rejection can still be undone.
- How the not-started panel count is calculatedLearn which panels the not-started count includes in production tracking and when it changes.
- How the production portal supports QC on the shop floorSee how the production portal surfaces quality-control checks and machine-ready output without changing the original design.
- How tracking records and statuses are storedLearn what each scan records, which tracking sources exist, and what item status shows.
- Map users to tracking stations and fix missing usersGive each MES user access to the stations they work at and understand why a user may not appear in the Operators list.
- Pick the station and scan panel labels on the phoneChoose the station on the phone before scanning, and only scan the panel's own label so the code is accepted.
- Pre-mark panels that need no operation in the operations columnScan the panels that genuinely require the operation by QR code after pre-marking the rest in the machine operations column.
- Read tracked-panel counts per stationSee why counts differ between Panel Cutting, Edgebanding and CNC, and what a lower count at a later station means.
- Route projects to a factory or vendorConfigure machines per factory or vendor and route a project to the chosen one.
- Scan a panel QR to track it at a stationPoint the scanner at a valid panel label to mark the panel tracked at the currently selected station.
- Scan panels with a Bluetooth scanner or camera modeUse a slow-typing Bluetooth scanner or switch to camera mode, which shows each scan result as a self-clearing sheet on touch devices.
- Scan panels with a camera or hardware scannerUse the camera-based tracker at each station and know that every scan records its source.
- Set per-user access in the admin portal and MES portalGive each user the right access level and MES role by setting their permissions in both the admin portal and the MES portal.
- Set up an MES operator for tracking station scanningCreate the MES operator as a user in the admin portal with their email ID and map them to a tracking station before scanning can be used.
- Set up factory-floor tracking from workflow to first scanPlan your stations, create operators, assign them to stations and start scanning on Android devices.
- Switch off a tracking station instead of deleting itTurn a tracking station off in Settings > Configure stations so it leaves the operator's station selector while its tracked panels keep their history.
- Track panels manually from the Manual tableOpen the Manual table, pick a published work order and track the panels you need at the station.
- Track panels with a phone camera or the Manual viewUse a phone camera or pick panels in the Manual view when no hardware scanner is at hand.
- Understand station-scan gating and scan orderLearn that gating is all-or-nothing and that scanning out of sequence is not blocked.
- Understand the nine station types and how panels are trackedLearn which station types are scan stages, which are box-based, and how default and extra stations behave as one stage.
- Understand where scan summaries are shownLearn that the platform shows a browser summary of which panel was scanned at which station and at what time.
- Why a QR scan is ignored and shows a 'Scan ignored' toastLearn why the app shows a 'Scan ignored — <reason>' toast instead of accepting a scan, and what each reason means on the Tracking and Shipment pages.
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- Create a box manually on the Packaging pageCreate a box manually on the Packaging page so the factory floor gets a packaging list to pack panels and box labels can be printed before packing.
- Create a box, print its label and close it for packingPack cut panels by creating a box in the production interface, adding panels, then printing the label and closing it.
- How the Shipment/Order Status counts are derivedLearn how boxes, panels and hardware each count towards shipment progress on the Order Status page.
- Read packaging counters and download box labels and listsTrack packed panels and hardware in the Packaging page header, then download Box Labels, the Packaging List and Unpacked Panels as PDFs.
- Read the Shipment Loading view and open the Shipment SummarySee the selected shipment's status, loaded and pending boxes, and the actions available, then open its full Shipment Summary.
- Add panels to a box and print its label on the MES Packaging pageTick panels in the Manual panel selector, confirm adding them to a box, and print the box label to close it.
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- Add panels to a box with the Manual panel selectorFall back to the Manual panel selector to filter panels by core, finishes, edge bands and operations and place them without scanning.
- Create a packaging box from the button on the right side of the screenCreate a new box for a work order on the Packaging page, then print its label and close it to complete packaging.
- Create a shipment for a work orderOpen the Shipment section for the work order, create the shipment with driver, vehicle, dispatch and receiver details, then scan box labels to mark them loaded.
- Create boxes, scan labels and enter shipment details for dispatchCreate new boxes for packaging, ensure all panels are tracked, then scan the box label and enter the receiver, driver and vehicle details needed for dispatch.
- Enable the packaging page and map operators to a Packaging stationPublish the work order and map each operator to a tracking station of type Packaging so the page is active.
- Fix packaging scans that are ignoredOpen a box and clear the invalid-QR popup so the packaging scan listener accepts your scans.
- Fix "Panel is already in Box" errors and move panels between boxesLearn why a panel can sit in only one box, what the error means, and how to move a panel to a different box.
- Handle invalid codes and duplicate or closed-box scansRead the reason for an invalid code, pick the panel manually, and confirm before adding to a closed box.
- Load and unload boxes on the Shipment pageScan box QR codes to load and unload boxes, use the tabs and unload list, and revert actions without losing track of records.
- Load boxes for shipment by scanning box labelsLog in on your mobile phone and scan box labels to load items for delivery, checking which boxes are still to be loaded and what each box contains.
- Print a box label and close the box, or fix a label that did not printPrint a box label from Packaging or close the box without one, and find out why a label is missing or out of date.
- Print labels and close boxes for the project stepDownload the labels and packaging listings, then print each box label and close the box until all boxes are done.
- Print or save the Shipment Summary for the driverOpen the Shipment Summary from the Shipment page and print it directly or save it as a PDF to send to the driver.
- Scan boxes and view the shipment summary in the mobile appScan a box to check whether it is loaded, then open the shipment summary in the mobile application.
- Track packaging and shipment in order progressUse order progress to track packaging and shipment so you can trace components missing during shipment.
- Track packing status with a project packing listCreate a packing list with each project so the system shows which items are still unpacked.
- Track unpacked hardware while packing boxesUse the unpacked items list and remove hardware to return its quantity to the unpacked pool.
- Undo tracking and acknowledge a Panel Not Required alertUndo a tracking in one click from the success message or acknowledge the Panel Not Required alert.