How to Generate Glass Cutting Pattern Using GNCutter

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Run GNCutter on your handheld device.

   Tap on "..." button on right side of the text box to use numeric input dialog that helps to enter numeric values and tap "Done" when you finish. ,,, It's the place where you specify the sizes of the pieces you need to cut. , It brings the dialog to specify part sizes. ,, The dialog closes and the part appears in the list. ,,, Layout has two rulers that help you to measure the pieces locations and cuts you need to make.
   
   You can zoom-in and zoom-out using the toolbar buttons "+" and "-" to bring the layout closer or farther. ,
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   Step 2: Tap on "New Project" button or select "Project" -> "New" in the main menu..

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   Step 3: Choose the measurement units: Inches or Centimeters.

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   Step 4: Select "Material guillotine cutting" calculation method on "Setup" tab.

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   Step 5: Tap on "Stock" tab.

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   Step 6: Specify a sheet (stock) width.

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   Step 7: Tap on "Stock is a sheet (has finite length)" checkbox.

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   Step 8: Specify a sheet (stock) length.

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   Step 9: Tap on "Parts" tab.

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    Step 10: Tap on "New Part..." button.

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    Step 11: Specify part's width and part's length in corresponding textbox.

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    Step 12: Tap on "OK" button on the bottom side.

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    Step 13: Tap on "New Part..." button again to specify as many pieces as you need to cut.

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    Step 14: Tap on "Run" button or select "Project" -> "Calculate" in the main menu.

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    Step 15: Two additional tabs with calculation results appear and "Layout" tab displays the cutting pattern.

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    Step 16: Tap on "Report" tab to see how many sheets you need to cut all required pieces.

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