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Features

Only a small number of features included in Sheet Layout optimization software is shown below.   If you can't find the particular optimization feature you are looking listed here its’ probably included in Sheet Layout.  That’s why we offer a working download of the Evaluation version for you.

Please see the Version Comparison page for a more complete description of features.   If you still have questions, email us as "contact us".

Customizable Data Entry Screens

Drag and drop columns where ever you want them to customize the look of SL to your preference.  For example: If you prefer to enter the part Width before the part Length, you’ll probably want the columns to be ordered from left-to-right (Width followed by Length).
Just click on the Length header, drag and drop it as show in the drawing above.  Next you can size the column width or hide the column from view all together.
Save your changes and your new configuration will be in place until you change them again.   

Standard Labels

 
Small shop registrations and above can print labels in commonly available label sheet sizes using SL’s predefined formats.  (Commercial users and above have the ability to custom design their own label formats)

Excel Export

 
SL provides you the ability to export your project list to Excel for your convenience at the click of a button. 
You can edit or add to the data with custom spreadsheet that you design. You can then re-import the data back into SL using the Advance Importing feature of SL for optimization.

Edge Banding

Define as many typical edge banding configurations as you want. After you define them, you can use them in any projects.   You can define a edge banding configuration for 1 edge, or, all 4 edges.
If you specify a thickness for your edge banding material, SL will automatically make adjustments to the part cut size and show a indicator on the layout diagrams for clarity.
 
SL will even add up the banded perimeter in your project and calculate the costs for you.

Customizable Labels

 
One of the great user friendly features of SL is making your own label design – and it’s very easy. If you can drag and drop, you can design your own label.

  1. Just click on the data field you want to print on the label, and drag it where you want it positioned on the label, and drop it.
  2. Drag one or more data fields, and resize the font and other formatting features.
  3. Repeat for each field
  4. Of course, you can define the size of the label and the print format – all graphically. 3 labels across and 10 down for example.
Advanced Importing

 
A very powerful feature of SL is the ability to import data from various CAD programs, Excel, or other simple text documents.
You can select many data fields to import and it’s all done visually with SL’s importing wizard. Just select and match the import fields to your data once and SL will remember you settings. Then just select the data you want to import and SL will do it all for you. Quickly, easily, and with no data reentry errors.

Merge, Multiply & Combine Projects

 
Easily merge project together into a larger project, and/or multiply the quantity of parts in a project WITHOUT reentering data.
Example: If you have two projects named Desk & Shelves, you can easily combine the two projects into one large project.  All you need to do is entering the number of “Desks” and “Shelves” that you want into the Combine/Multiply window.  Just enter (3) for Desks and (5) for Shelves (5) and you will have 3 Desks and 5 Shelves in one project for your new project.   
It’s that easy. No data reentry mistakes and its very, very quick.

DXF Diagram Export

 
The Commercial DXF version of Sheet Layout provides you the powerful feature to export a DXF compatible file. This allows you, with the use of many CNC Machines (computer numerically controlled), to import the cutting diagram directly for automated machining without the need to do cumbersome reentry or manual programming of the CNC equipment.