I'd like to get peoples ideas of what they expect to get when asking for a cutlist and how it's used, in one thread.
I'm wondering if there is an overall concensus of what people want from it or does it vary a lot?
I get asked from various clients if I can produce a range of reports to suit their needs including:
an overall material list for ordering;
individual member lists;
same length member list;
total plate etc qty for a complete assembly where a plate maybe used on more than one weldement.
I appreciate that some of these things may have been discussed as side issues in other threads.
In some cases I can get the table (report all most) easily others I struggle to produce with real accuracy.
I'm wondering if there is an overall concensus of what people want from it or does it vary a lot?
I get asked from various clients if I can produce a range of reports to suit their needs including:
an overall material list for ordering;
individual member lists;
same length member list;
total plate etc qty for a complete assembly where a plate maybe used on more than one weldement.
I appreciate that some of these things may have been discussed as side issues in other threads.
In some cases I can get the table (report all most) easily others I struggle to produce with real accuracy.
if we use the item numbers thats no good, do a sort or some editing, all changed.
if i put a cutom property in each cutlistitem that works untill i have to delete the cutlist because its gone currpt.
what i need is a locked property that sticks with that piece throughout the life time of the job. we should then be able to put in our numbering system into that property. this then should be available for use in ballons, weldment cutlist columns, bom columns.
that number can then be used with confidence to print sticky ID labels/bar code for the piece of steel when sawn up.
if the piece is deleted in an edit/revision the number will die with it. never reuse numbers.
i agree the software should search for like pieces thoughout the assembly or job and number and quantify the pieces accordingly in a 'job weldcut list'.
we will crack this even if we have to take the coders to visit an actual real NOT virtual metalworkshop!