Lantek Expert

LANTEK EXPERT
Lantek Investigación y Desarrollo
WHAT IS NEW IN
VERSION 2010
AND SP2
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WHAT IS NEW VERSION 2010+SP2
Contents
1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 NEW RIBBON INTERFACE.......................................................................................................... 6
1.2 NEW DIRECTORY INSTALLATION FRAME II .......................................................................... 10
1.3 EXTENSION OF THE JOB SEARCHING FIELDS ..................................................................... 15
1.4 NEW PANEL FOR SEVERAL MACHINING ............................................................................... 15
1.5 CAM: OPTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM .......................................................................... 17
1.6 ASCEDING/DESCENDING ORGANIZATION ............................................................................ 18
1.7 CONFIGURATIONS FOR DIFFERENT USERS ........................................................................ 18
2 CAD ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 20
2.2 PUNCH ........................................................................................................................................ 40
3 NESTING and machining .................................................................................................................... 41
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 41
3.2 CUT ............................................................................................................................................. 55
3.3 PUNCH ........................................................................................................................................ 64
3.4 LISTS .......................................................................................................................................... 67
4 PROCESS ........................................................................................................................................... 68
4.1 WORK IN HIDE MODULE .......................................................................................................... 68
5 IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS.............................................................................................................. 70
5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 70
5.2 DSTV IMPORT ............................................................................................................................ 75
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ANNEXE1: What is new VERSION 2010 - SP2 ......................................................................................... 78
1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 78
1.1 DIFFERENT IMAGE FORMATS FOR PARTS AND SHEETS ................................................... 78
1.2 CUT STOP TIME CALCULATION DEPENDS ON THE TECHNOLOGY TABLES .................... 78
1.3 DATA EXTENSION IN THE STATUS TOOLBAR ...................................................................... 79
1.4 CONSUMABLES MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 79
1.5 MACHINES MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................... 81
1.6 LABELS FOR TOOLBAR DIVIDERS .......................................................................................... 83
1.7 Modification of the system setup window.................................................................................... 84
2 NESTING AND MACHINING .............................................................................................................. 85
2.1 CUT ............................................................................................................................................. 85
2.2 PUNCHING ................................................................................................................................. 88
3 IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS.............................................................................................................. 89
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 89
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Preliminary notes
This document describes all the new features and enhancements included in Lantek Expert 2010 version.
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1 GENERAL
1.1 NEW RIBBON INTERFACE

Now, when you use the ribbon options, there is a new graphic interface in the principal module,
in the drawing module and in the nesting and machining module to allow you to access to the
different parts of the system in a quickly and visual way.
It might be noted that the technology and machining tabs of different modules are customized
according to each type of installed machine (cut, punch, combined, shear).
In the following figures you can notice the changes in the principal module and check the easy
access to the options:
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In the next figures there is an example of the new customization of the tabs in the drawing
module:
Customization of technology and machinig tab for every type of installed machine:
In the next figures there is an example of the new interface for nesting and machining module:
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1.1.1 Contextual tabs

Apart from the tabs predefined in the ribbon option, in the program you can use the
contextual tabs. These tabs are used to show the actions that are available for one
defined option.
Some of the options that need the contextual tabs are the following ones:
Selection
Rotation and dragging
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Click on “Finish” from the contextual tab to finish the option. It is also possible to use Esc
key or double clic on the right button of the mouse. Both options do the same action.
1.1.2 Addition of external programs from the ribbon options

In the present version, it is possible to add external programs from the ribbon options by
modifying the PROGRAMS.CFG file. This file is available in the application set up directory.
The following lines have to be added to the file:
A0000 "GroupName"  Group name
A0001 "ExeName.exe"  Executable name
A0002 "c:\lantek\expert"  Directoy execution
A0003 OFF It waits until the execution is completed (Not used)
A0004 "bitmaps\SmallIcon.png." Small icon for the button (png, bmp, gif, etc...)
A0005 1  Expert Module (1:Main, 2:Drawing, 3:Nesting)
A0006 2  Menu in the module (Not used)
A0007 5  Position in the menu (Not used)
A0008 ""  Required window’s name (Not used)
A0009 "bitmaps\LargeIcon.png"  Big icon for the button
A0010 ""  Auxliary parameters
A0011 5  Tabs number of the ribbon options tab(Def: 5-

Complements)
A0012 2  Group’s number in the tab (It is added at the end of

the group)
IMPORTANT: In the updates of the application, the defined programs by the user
are added in the ribbon options tab, automatically.
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1.2 NEW DIRECTORY INSTALLATION FRAME II

The file layout inside the installation directory has been modified. The change will take place from
the 28th version onwards.
The affected files are the following:
CAJ Files.
Samples Files.
Duct Files.
Supposing the installation directory is C:\LANTEK\Expert, the files will be respectively located at:
Caj files: C:/Lantek/Expert/Reports/CAJ
Samples files: C:/Lantek/Expert/Samples
Duct: C:/Lantek/Expert/Duct/Config
C:/Lantek/Expert/Duct/Resource
C:/Lantek/Expert/Duct/Bin
respectively.
1.2.1 CAJ Files

C:/Lantek/Expert/Reports/CAJ
The CAJ Files are saved to print the sheet and part box.
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Furthermore, the .CAJ Files from Pallet application are included:
CAJPALETHOR.CAJ
CAJPALETVER.CAJ
PalletCaj.def
Note: Now each customer's boxes must be saved in the directory

C:/Lantek/Expert/Reports/Caj
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1.2.2 Expert II SAMPLES
C:\LANTEK\Expert\SAMPLES
In SAMPLES directory it is possible to find the following directories:
ASCCI
DWG
DXF
ESSI
HPGL
IGES
ISO
MEC
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1.2.3 Expert II DUCT

C:/Lantek/Expert/Duct/Config
The configuration files of each duct part are available in this directory (f???_.cfg), and the
following files:
COTASDEF.CFG
COTASDEF.SYS
DUCTEDIT.CFG
DUCTWIND.CFG
EDITDUCT.ASC
EDITDUCT.CFG
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LISTDUCT.ALL
LISTDUCT.CFG
SMDUCT3D.CFG
C:/Lantek/Expert/Duct/Resource
In this directory is available the images of duct parts (.bmp and .gif). In the previous version
they were available in: C:/Lantek/Expert/Duct/Bin
Also it is possible to find the parts executables, the Ductwind.exe application and obj.3d.
This file is generated in the application directly.
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1.3 EXTENSION OF THE JOB SEARCHING FIELDS

The process of job searching has been greatly streamlined by three new fields that the user can
use to filter jobs from the data base. In addition to descriptive fields (such as name, user data,
creation date) and path related information (containing folder in the main structure), parts,
material and CNC that jobs contain have been added to the searching parameters (indicated by
reference).
1.4 NEW PANEL FOR SEVERAL MACHINING

A new window has been developed to show several machining of a part. The window will display
a list containing the geometry of the part together with the machining. Each element will have an
image of the geometry together with a valid or invalid sign and the machine for which has been
created.
NOTE: In order to visualize the Machining Explorer window, it’s compulsory not to
have any active order in the main program.
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Each element in the list will have menu options related to several operations that the user can do.
In case of the part geometry, the user will create a new machining or open the geometry in order
to make any modification on it, if it is not the active element in that moment (the active machining
will be marked in bold). Machining will be valid or not valid, and a mark over them will depict the
state: a checked mark (valid) or an exclamation mark (not valid). If the machining is validated, the
user will create a new machining, open the selected one, or delete it. If the machining is not valid,
in addition to all these options, the user can validate the machining.
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1.5 CAM: OPTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM

The following options available in the previous version are in this new version included as system
options in the utilities tab of CAM. Now it is not necessary to use the requested option avoiding a
new process in the operating system.
All this processes are organized in only one toolbar, in the right side of the CAM. Additionally, the
“drill management” option is included in the new toolbar.
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1.6 ASCEDING/DESCENDING ORGANIZATION

In the present version it is possible to create an ascending or descending organization for the
different elements included in the visualization lists of the program. This will contribute to a best
organization of the lists.
The organization is done it in the visualization lists and it has effect in the corresponding views.
In the main module, the organization is as it follows:
Products list: It is also applicable in the Products view.
Sheet list: It is also applicable in the Sheets view.
In the nesting and machining module:
Parts list: It is also applicable in the Parts view.
1.7 CONFIGURATIONS FOR DIFFERENT USERS

Now, it is possible to save different configurations for different users. It means that in the same
system, depending on the user, the configurations of the system will be different.
To use this option, it is necessary to configure the “TypeDirUser” parameter from the iExpert.cfg
file with the value 1 or 2. After run the system, the system needs the user name connected to the
system. It can be used in two different ways:
By executing the program “Connect.exe” instead of “Expertpr.exe”, the system requests the user
name and runs the system with this user. So, all the modifications are only changed in the
configurations used at this precise moment.
By executing the program “Expertpr.exe”, the system requests the command “/dirUser” and the
user name (expertpr.exe /diruser “User”).
All of this can be used to work in the following manner:
Run the system in remote mode (Citrix, Terminal Server). It is possible to get access to the
system in remote mode by accessing to each connection with a different user name. As a result,
every execution is independent. It is necessary to configure the parameter TypeDirUser with
value number 1.
Different configurations for different users in the same system. It is necessary to configure the
parameter TypeDirUser with value number 1. The user’s configuration will be saved in the
(“System\FilesCfg\Users\Username”) folder.
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User configuration regardless of the system. The user can have the same configuration in any
system. It is necessary to configure the parameter TypeDirUser with value number 2. The
configuration folders will be saved in the (“FilesCfg\Users\Username”) folder, in the
corresponding database folder.
These ways of work only work if the system execution is done by a different user. If there are two
executions with the same user name, the system can work incorrectly due to the interferences of
the different executions.
Every user configuration folder can be saved in two different ways:
Save in the user directory all the parameters of every folder, regardless its modifications by the
user. Parameter TypeDirCommon, value as 1 in iExpert.cfg.
Save in the user directory only the modified parameters by the user. The parameters no modified
will be used from a common directory for all the users (“FilesCfg” directory). By changing the
configuration in the directory, it will be modified for all the users that did not change any specific
parameter. ParameterTypeDirCommon as 2 en el iExpert.cfg.
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2 CAD
2.1 GENERAL
2.1.1 Automatic technology in combined machines

When you assign the automatic cutting technology to combined machines it is possible to
check if the geometry will be punched or cut. The automatic assignment of technology will
take place in both modules: CAD and nesting.
2.1.2 Assigning cutting technology

Assigning of cutting technology manually has been improved and now it is possible to
assign and delete the cutting technology in the machining elements.
2.1.3 Data modification of different cycles in the same point

The system can manage special cycles in the combined machines and in the cutting
machines. To activate this parameter it is necessary to select “There are special cycles”
option in:
CAM/Machines/Configure.../System/Cutting parameters/General
If there are different cycles in the same point, they will be modified right-clicking in each
point.
Only three cycles per point are allowed for modification. Some examples of useful
combinations are:
Drill+ Tap+ Sink
Drill+ Tap+ Ream
In the machining instruction the different kinds of canned cycles are connected with the
symbol '+'. Furthermore, in the following window, it is possible to modify all the cycles’
position:
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If you click on “More…” the system displays the characteristic data of the cycle that can be
edited. If one cycle exists in one specific point, the system will show the window of previous
version.
Once the data are edited, the user can apply, delete or accept the changes.
CAM / Drawing / Simple Cycle
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CAM / Drawing / Linear Cycle
CAM / Drawing / Circular Cycle
CAM / Drawing / Grid Cycle
2.1.4 Automatic detection of holes ran by cycle (drilling cycle, tapping

cycle…)
This option runs in cutting and combined machines which have the “special cycles” option
activated.
CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Cutting parameters/General/There are special cycles
If the wholes of one part are machining manually with a cycle, the contour has cutting
technology. Then selecting the automatic machining, the system will distinguish that the
hole has a cycle and will not cut it.
The cycles that will be checked are the following ones:
Simple drill
Drill cycle with breaking of saving
Deep drill
Tap cycle
Ream cycle
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C. Sink cycle
If the “no cut” option is activated in the automatic cycles configuration, the system will never
cut the contour.
CAM/ Drawing / Simple cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Linear cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Circular cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Grid cycle
NOTE: It is not necessary to select “Assign no cut technology, after applying the
fixed cycle” option not to cut a contour that has been assigned a cycle.
Nevertheless if the option is selected, the no cut technology will be applied to
corresponding contour.
2.1.5 Warning message about the existence of one simple cycle in the same
point
This option is included in the cutting machines and combined machines clicking on
“There are special cycles” in:
CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Cutting parameters/General
A warning message will be shown if it one simple cycle exists in a point and the user wants
to insert another one. The message suggests the user the possibilty to continue or cancel
the option. The options are:
Cancel: If the user doesn’t want to include the same cycle in the same point.
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Accept: If the user really wants to include a second cycle.
Warning message informing about the existence of a simple cycle of the same type in the
same point is shown.
The following cycles will be checked:
Simple drill
Drill cycle with breaking of saving
Deep drill
Tap cycle
Ream cycle
C. Sink cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Simple cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Linear cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Circular cycle
CAM/ Drawing / Grid cycle
2.1.6 Import option

This option allows importing all the files in the drawing module that are possible to import in
the CAM. It also allows completing the existing options.
It is also possible to access from the parts tab directly.
CAM/ Drawing / Parts / Import…
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2.1.7 Parameter option

Now from the drawing and nesting module it is possible to configure some system options,
before only available from the CAM.
CAM/Drawing/Utilities/Parameters
CAM/Machining and Nesting/Utilities/Parameters
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New options added:
Do all
Print
Colors
Display
2.1.8 Overwrite a new technology

In this new version, it is possible to modify the assigned technologies to elements of a part
without deleting the technologies previously assigned to this element. It is only necessary
to choose the technology and the elements. The system will delete the previous technology
of these elements and will assign a new one automatically. In case the user wants to work
as before, the user has to edit V082 parameter to OFF in "LANTEKPR.CFG".
CAM/Drawing/Technology/Cutting Technology/Cutting
CAM/Drawing/Technology/Cutting Technology/Stamping
CAM/Drawing/Technology/Punching Technology/Options
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2.1.9 Undo/Redo options

In the previous versions, the “Undo” option only allowed undo geometry options. In the
present version, it is possible to undo any option (Machining, Technology, etc) executable
in the drawing module.
CAM/Drawing/Quick Access bar/Redo and Undo
The new options “Undo” and “Redo” allow the user to select the number of actions that is
going to use.
It is necessary to unfold the list of last actions (clicking on ) and select the action or
actions ready to undo or redo from the actions list.
The new option “Redo” allows to redo one or several actions undone thanks to “Undo”
option.
After save a part or the parts from a drawing module, the actions list becomes empty.
2.1.10 Offset for simple drills

In the present version it is possible to add an offset. If there is any drill with the correct size,
now, the system can use a drill with a different geometry radius ready to drill. The offset
can be an absolute value or a percentage of the diameter added or subtracted to the
element diameter to drill. If there are many possibilities, the system will choose the close
value to the original one.
This option is available for cutting and combined machines.
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CAM/Machines/System/Automatic machining/Cut/Parts/Configure: execution of fixed

cycles
2.1.11 Optimization of the insertion of Ink-jet texts in automatic

Now it is possible to insert the texts even if the part has been machined. In the previous
version, this options was not available in the case of the part was total or partially
machined.
This optimization can be applied to import parts with machining, for example a DSTV.
This option is available for cutting and combined machines.
CUT
2.1.12 Chamfer assignment options to the geometry

The chamfer assignment options to the geometry have been modified in the CAD module in
order to assign the chamfer values faster, more intuitive and more visual than before.
The three old options to assign chamfers by type are replaced by only one option .
The new option, after selecting the elements suitable to assign a chamfer will show a
window and the user will be inquired about the type and value of chamfer.
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On the top of the window there are 6 buttons which represents the 6 types of chamfers. To
select the chamfer type, the user has to click on the desired type of chamfer. The system
will only show/display the values corresponding to the selected chamfer.
The window has a graphic area where it is possible to visualize the final chamfer with the
real type and values in 3D. Depending on the introduced values, the simulation changes
and the user can check if the values are corrected or must be changed to create the
chamfer.
It is possible to rotate, move and stretch the parts in order to visualize the final chamfer. By
clicking on the left button of the graphic area and moving the mouse, the part will rotate. By
clicking on the right button the part will be moved and finally, by clicking on the scroll wheel
it will be zoomed.
Some red lines in the graphic area will show where the modifications are in every moment.
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In this new version, it is not necessary to delete the chamfer to modify the chamfer type or
value. The new option allows selecting those elements with chamfer technology and allows
visualizing the present type and values of the element. The user can modify the chamfer
details. Once the window is closed and the option validated, the chamfer will be modified.
The Chamfer on contour option is very similar to the previous one except that it offers
the possibility of make variable chamfers in the selected consecutive elements. That is, if
the user selects the different chamfer value at the beginning, the chamfer will change
between the selected elements.
The Delete option will not change regarding previous version.
The Configuration option has changed in the new version. In the previous one it was
necessary to execute this option before assigning a new chamfer and introduce the values.
Now, this option is only available to define the values by default in the window when a
chamfer is going to be assigned.
2.1.13 Order of passes in the chamfers management

In the previous version, if a chamfer had to be created with different angles, the first
chamfer was the lower chamfer, then the orthogonal one and finally the upper chamfer.
Now it is possible to configure the order of the chamfers in the double or triple chamfers.
CAM/Machines/Configure…/Machine/Head chamfer data/Chamfers

management/Order of passes
2.1.14 Automatic lead-ins/lead-outs and loops management in chamfers

management
A new module has been improved to manage chamfers in 5 axes machines, tangential and
5X tangential in order to treat the lead-ins/lead-outs and circular loops adequately
depending on the type of machine.
2.1.15 Adding angles to compensations by angle in the management of

chamfers
When the different CNC angles or the different compensations of the angles for chamfers
are configured by material and thickness, it is possible to add to the grid angles by means
of a button, manually.
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Now the configuration of different angles is easy as it is possible to add the desired angles
in configuration. In the previous version it was necessary to check the “View all” option to
visualize the different angles or to modify the CNC angle or to compensate the desired
angles.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Material-thickness dependant/Cutting
parameters/Compensation by angle
2.1.16 Compensation by type of chamfer in the management of chamfers

In the previous version, there were different compensations depending on chamfer angle.
For example: A 45° angle had a different compensation to 30°. In the new version is still
possible to have different compensations for each angle.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/Machine/Head chamfer data/Chamfers

management/Compensation by chamfer type
Once the parameter is ON the user can configure a different compensation for each angle
and type of chamfer by material-thickness.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Material-thickness dependant/Cutting
It is possible to configure a different compensation for the following types of chamfers:
o Compensation K: Compensation for triple chamfers.
o Compensation Y: Compensation for double chamfers with a straight part.
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o Compensation X: Compensation for double chamfers with two inclined parts.
o Compensation V: Compensation for simple chamfers with an inclined part. There

are top and bottom chamfers.
2.1.17 Correction of taper and trailback angles

It usually happens, tolerance mistakes in the parts due to the taper angle and the trailback
angle in water jet cutting machines. As the cutting speed is increased, the taper angle
effects and the trailback angle rise. So if the user wants to decrease these effects, the
cutting speed has to be reduced.
If the machine has a 5 axes head it is possible to tilt the cutting head in order to avoid the
taper angle effects and the cut lag angle without reducing the cutting speed.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/Machine/Head chamfer data/Chamfers

management/Correction of taper and cut lag angles
The user can configure the type of correction: Taper angle, trailback angle or both.
In order to correct the angles, it is necessary to calculate the offset movements of

inclination. The user can choose between round the corners of the offset movements or
not.
In order to apply an inclination angle, it is necessary to configure what angle must be

corrected for this specific taper angle and the trailback to obtain a quality of reference.
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The correction angles must be configured when the system is cutting at the adequate
speed.
From these angles the system can calculate inclination angles when they are cut in other
cutting speeds due to the different quality or the reduced speed in corners. It is possible to
configure another correction angle to do the calculation properly. There are three different
ways:
o None: In this case, the correction angle is calculated to other speed by a rule of
three between the reference quality and the new speed.
o On corners: In this occasion, the correction angle must be configured according to

the cutting speed on the corner.
o Another cutting quality: The correction angle must be configured according to the
cutting speed of this quality. The system will calculate the correction angles for
other speeds due to these two cutting speed and these two correction angles.
Instead of configuring the correction angles, it is better to configure the speed formula so
that the system can calculate the correction angles automatically depending on cutting
speed. It is possible to configure some correction factor in order to apply the cutting speed.
As the correction angles depend on the material-thickness, these inclination angles can be
configured depending on the material-thickness.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Material-thicknessdependant/Cutting
In the material-thickness window is possible to introduce the correction distance instead of

angle. From the thickness it is possible to calculate the corresponding angle.
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2.1.18 New Automatic Lead-in/Lead-out Configuration

The automatic lead-in/lead-out configuration has been modified:
o CAM/Utilities/Machines/Configure/System/Technology/Automaticlead-in/lead-out
values
o CAM/Utilities/Machines/Configure/System/Technology/Automaticlead-in/lead-out
values
o CAM/Drawing/Technology/Lead-ins/Lead-outs/Automaticlead-in/lead-out
configuration
o CAM/Drawing/Nesting and machining/Technology/Lead-ins/Lead-outs/Automatic

lead-in/lead-out configuration
The position of the parameter change the place of the part in the following options:
• No: the system leaves the leads-in/leads-out just as they were defined in the corners
of Holes and Parts.
• Following cut sequence: The leads-in/leads-out is modified. In order to avoid them,

they are placed in the nearest hole. It is possible to find the configuration in:
o CAM/Utilities/Machines/Configure/System/Automatic machining/Cut/Parts
The question mark (?) disappears in the Holes and Parts option. This option allows
selecting “Avoiding the oxycut effect”. However the Change the sheet place option is
included. It allows selecting:
• No: the system leaves the leads-in/leads-out just as they were defined in the corners
of Holes and Parts.
• Following cut sequence: the leads-in/leads-out is modified. They are placed in the
nearest hole in order to avoid them. At the same time it is also possible to select only
for inside or only for inside and outside option.
• Avoid oxy-cut effect: it works as the interrogation mark option. This option places the
lead-ins/leads-out to avoid the warming heating of sheet.
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2.1.19 New option for automatic round angles in a part

o CAM/View parts/Right mouse button on a part/Properties/More…/Automatic round
angles
o CAM/Nesting and drawing module/View parts/Right mouse button on a

part/Properties/More…/Automatic round angles
A new option is included in the parts data. By selecting with the right button the properties
and by choosing the More... option, the automatic round angles are shown in automatic
mode. It is possible to observe in the following figures:
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It is possible to choose between many options:
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• By default: the system applies the configuration chosen in:
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Save options/Execution nesting

module/Automatic round angles
• No: The round angles are not applied.
Yes: The round angles are always applied. So, it is possible to configure this property to
each part individually and independently of the configuration system.
2.1.20 Configuration of different types of “Film burning”

The new types of “Film Burning” can be defined only in the CF file, by inserting a F0 00 ‘’
parameter for each type. If the first one is defined as "vaccum", a new window will show the
message "Film burning"
The other types can't be "vaccum" option, must be different.
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In cutting parameters-auxiliary parameters for laser machines, it is possible to select the

type of "Film Burning".
Now, in the time calculation, the user can define different speeds and times for each type.
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In the cost calculation it is possible to define the different consumables for each type.
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2.2 PUNCH
2.2.1 Stretching the machining

This option can stretch the part’s geometry and also the punching connected with the
geometry. The punching instructions will move or stretch depending on the modification of
the attached geometry.
Before to run the option:
After run the option:
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3 NESTING AND MACHINING
3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 Nesting viewer. Copy and move option from one nesting to another
one
Nesting viewer
CAM/Nesting and machining/View/Nesting viewer
In the present version, it has been included a new panel to visualize the nesting with the
following options: Reference, Quantity, Dimensions, Use, CNC, Sheet and Weight:
In the window it is possible to access to a floating menu with the following options:
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The option “Display” shows the panel sheet with the same color of the main window or in
black and white as the example.
“Customize” option allows the user to select the sheet information fields and visualize them
in the panel.
• Copy and move option from one nesting to another one in the same subjob
o CAM/Nesting and machining/Nesting viewer

o CAM/Nesting and machining/Copy
o CAM/Nesting and machining/Move
Now, it is possible to select a part or a group of parts from a sheet and copy/move in
another sheet when the subjob is the same.
The multiple copy option is the only option valid to copy from one sheet to another one.
The window and grid options are used to copy in the same sheet.
For cutting and combined machines, the copy option allows selecting only the geometry,
technology and machining:
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For punching machines it is only possible to copy the geometry and/or machining, but not
the technology.
The management of parts is an option that allow the user add a new quantity of parts. If
there are not enough parts in the job, it is possible to introduce a new quantity and
calculate the new number of copies.
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3.1.2 Warning message about part modification by importing stored nesting.

When the user selects the nesting to import it with modified parts in job, the part and also
the nesting become red. Besides, in the bottom of the window there are the following
options:
• Nesting with modified parts.
• Modified parts in job
If the parameter is configured in:
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Part changes
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Following window will be displayed after accepting the import:
From this window, it is possible to choose the process for the nesting containing modified
parts.
3.1.3 Import stored nesting by date

o CAM/Drawing and Nesting module/Nesting/Import
When the user applies the criteria in order to see the nesting to import, a new window is
displayed and offers the possibility to filter by date. It is possible to select one of the
following criteria: Creation date.
Last modification date.
Also a period of time is available.
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3.1.4 New configuration window for automatic machining and nesting

All windows for nesting and machining configuration options are fully integrated into a tree
structure inside the new configuration window. Thus, the user can configure all the
machining options from the structure tree in an easy way.
The new configuration system will be open from the nesting and machining module, by
clicking on Configure...
o CAM/Nesting and machining/Utilities/Configure…
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3.1.5 Part rotations

The part rotations can be activated on the parts directly from the nesting and machining
module by clicking the following option.
By selecting the Configure… option, it is possible to see all the part rotations and also the
rotations configured in the nesting and machining module.
For example:
If the possible part rotations are the following ones:
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And if the angle rotation for the parts selected is:
In the list of part rotations, all options of rotations will be available. However, only the
specific options for particular parts will be activated.
According to the example, the “Others” option is not activated in the part properties so it is
possible to see it in the rotations' list. All not valid rotations ( in this example those different
from 0°, 90°, 180° and 270°) will be deactivated.
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In this example the mirroring was not allowed therefore, no option is activated in
the “Mirror” column. Note: It is not possible to modify the “Mirror” manually. The
system modifies it depending on the configured parameters.
3.1.6 Automatic movement of Ink-jet texts for combined machines

In this new version, in the case of combined machines it is possible to move the Ink-jet
texts automatically. In the previous version, only manual option was available. Once the
option to move the text in an automatic way is activated, it is possible to configure other
parameters as:
Offset.
Search step: X and Y.
Delete the text if it does not fit in the part.
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o CAM/Nesting module/Machining/Modify/Move special texts
3.1.7 Prevent the block of those sheets that do not require palletization
before entering into pallet module
In this new version, the sheets without parts evacuated from the Lantek Pallet module will
not be blocked.
3.1.8 New sheet process using Lantek Pallet

From now, when the user send to Lantek Pallet the sheets of a job, the system will only
block those sheets containing at least one part for evacuate with this program. Also, the
edge pockets of pallets carried out before will be charged in Lantek Pallet.
3.1.9 Reposition strategy with maximum rigidity

In the present version, by using the reposition strategy with maximum rigidity the
repositions are improved (above all combined machines).
It is possible to configure the length: up to the end of the machining or up to the sheet's
edge. In the case of combined machines, the system can configure the strategy with
maximum rigidity in order to use it for cutting, punching or both.
o CAM/Machines/Configure/Machine/Reposition/Strategy
3.1.10 Possible to Unblock palletized sheets from the nesting module

Now it is possible to unblock the sheets regardless of they are palletized or not. If the
sheets are not palletized, they will be unblocked directly, without any warning message. If
not, a warning message as the following one will be shown.
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In the window it is possible to keep the palletization or not.
3.1.11 New process for regular nesting method

In the automatic nesting configuration for the regular nesting the parameter number of tests
has been removed. In this new version, it is possible to configure the level of tests in the
regularity method. There are three different levels: Each level passes its corresponding test
according to the level and also those tests from the previous ones.
Level 1: it runs the regularity method used until 27 version.
Level 2: it runs the “piston algorism” to modify the modules already created in the level 1 in
order to insert a new column at the end of the sheet.
Level 3: it creates a series of modules of different sizes to use the rectangular nesting. This
nesting looks for the best combination for the rectangles defined by the modules of different
sizes.
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o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Automatic Nesting/General/Level of optimization
o CAM/Machines/Utilities/Configure/System//Automatic Nesting/General/Level of
optimization
3.1.12 Undo/Redo options

The “Undo” option in the nesting module allows undoing the last run option: both nesting
option (parts position) and machining or technology option. After run the “Undo” option,
the last option is undo.
CAM/Nesting and machining/Quick access bar/Undo and Redo
The new options “Undo” and “Redo” allow the users to select the number of actions that is
going to use.
It is necessary to unfold the list of last actions (clicking on ) and select the action or
actions ready to undo or redo from the actions list.
The new option “Redo” allows to redo one or several actions undone thanks to “Undo”
option.
In the nesting and machining module, it is possible to use the new options “Undo” and
“Redo” in all the actions done in this module or, only in the actions done in the used sheet
by activating the option “Filter by sheet”.
After save a part or the parts from a drawing module, the actions list becomes empty.
3.1.13 Delete of nesting after save

In the previous version, if the user deleted a nesting from the nesting module, the nesting
was deleted automatically even if the user did not save the data in the module.
In the present version, if the user deletes a nesting, the nesting is not automatically delete
from the database. Only when the subjob is saved, the nesting is deleted also. Now, if the
user logs off and does not save the changes, the nesting is not deleted.
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This option allows running the “Undo” and “Redo” options in the deleting nesting options.
That is, if the nesting is deleted, it is possible to undo the delete of the nesting.
3.1.14 Warehouses management, location and tracking number

If the user is working with the sheets warehouses module is possible to manage in the
nesting module the warehouse information, location and tracking number of the selected
sheet for nesting.
To select the sheets, the user can check the information related to the warehouses. After
select the sheet, the backlog will be done it with the selected warehouse information.
For example, the available sheets and quantities of one specific warehouse can be
visualized. It is also possible to reserve the sheet from one particular warehouse.
3.1.15 New option to control the movement of suction cups

In the previous version, the suction cups movement was controlled if the pressing point was
inside a valid area. In the present version, it is possible to control the position of the suction
cups according to its geometry. If any part of the suction cups is out of the limits of the valid
area, the system will reject this position immediately.
When the sheet does not move, the suction cup moves itself to collect a part. The suction
cups have mobile strips. This option is very useful; it avoids placing any strip out of the
limits. It always tests that the minimum rectangle of the suction cups strips is inside the
area.
It is a tool very useful when the movement area or the suction cups carriage geometry are
irregular. In this situation, the machining file name where the definition of the area or the
suction cups are have to be indicated.
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CAM/Machines/Machine/Lift-grip/More/Interactive movement of pressing point
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3.2 CUT
3.2.1 Automatic creation of rotations in the automatic nesting

If the configured rotations are different from 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees, by clicking in the
automatic nesting the system will create some rotations automatically very useful to
increase the efficacy. In the following image, it is possible to notice that the orange part
needs a very specific rotation to nesting it in the sheet in a vertical position and therefore,
obtaining more space to include another part in the same sheet. In the previous version it
was necessary to know in advance the rotation or to configure one degree rotations to be
sure that the system can find it. Due to those reasons, the process was slower. Thanks to
this new version, the system calculates the rotation automatically. Now it is not necessary
to try with one degree rotation every time that a part is inserted. The execution time is
reduced considerably when it comes to obtaining this type of nestings.
3.2.2 Maximize the holes between the parts

There is a new option in the automatic nesting. This option maximizes the holes generated
after nest two equal parts, one close to the other. It is important to have big holes in order
to nest in these holes parts of bigger area and increase the efficiency. In the following
sheet, some bigger parts have been rotated and they have made possible to nest another
part that didn’t fit.
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To run this option, the user must create a file in the installation directory called
"NESTAVANT.TXT" and include following text:
A000 ON ; // Maximize the holes
3.2.3 Keep the unitary nesting

If the system nests the parts automatically, sometimes the user has the feeling that the
nesting is nit well organized and finally it is not possible to nest all the desired parts.
Thanks to new option it is possible to avoid it and to include more parts in the same sheet.
This new option takes a long time so for some cases it is possible to configure it. To
configure it, the user must create a file in the installation directory called
"NESTAVANT.TXT" and to include following text:
A001 ON ; // Keep unitary nesting
3.2.4 Prioritize the nesting with bigger area parts

To obtain a better performance in automatic nesting, the system tries several placements in
order to find the most advantageous sheet. However, this is not always the best decision
because sometimes it is better to choose the best option sheet which has placed more “big”
parts in only one sheet. “Big” parts are referring to those parts with a bigger area than
others parts. For this reason, there is a new option for automatic nesting in the cutting and
punching machines to prioritize those nesting strategies which place more big parts in the
same sheet when the irregular nesting is being used. A new parameter is added in the
automatic nesting-advanced to activate this option. By activating it, a new field is available.
The user can indicate the area percentage in order to consider similar parts and then
classify them in different groups clearly-defined by areas.
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o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Automatic nesting/Advanced
o CAM/Nestingmodule/Utilities/Configure/System/Partmodification/Automatic
nesting/Advanced
3.2.5 Different separation in X and Y

A new option allowing the user to apply a different separation between X and Y in the
general configuration of automatic nesting has been developed.
If in the previous version, the user configured the lead-ins/lead-outs in the top or in the
bottom of the part now it is possible to configure a less separation between parts in X. If on
the contrary, the user configures the lead-ins/lead-outs in the right or left side, it will be also
possible to configure a less separation in Y in order to the parts will be closer. With this
change, a better performance of the sheet is obtained. To configure this option, the user
must access to general configuration of automatic nesting and activate the “Allow different
separation in Y” field. Then, the desired separation for the coordinate must be indicated.
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Automatic nesting/General
o Nesting module/Utilities/Configure/System/Part modification/Automatic nesting
3.2.6 Respect contour ordering in symmetries

If the “Contour ordering” option is activated before saving the part or the nesting, the
system does not change the contours’ direction. The system will keep the direction of the
contours as they were before nesting.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Saveoptions/Partsavings/Contour ordering
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Saveoptions/Executionnesting module/Contour
ordering
This is very useful for those machines which cut the inside and the outside in different
directions.
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To execute this option, the system uses contour ordering parameters because the some
machines has already configured for these two parameters. Anyway, there is a parameter
in the machine configuration file which allows changing this operation A349 parameter of
CT file of the machine.
3.2.7 Automatic bridges in nesting module

The automatic bridges can be applied to the parts by entering in the nesting module.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Save options/Execution nesting
module/Automatic bridges
The values to configure the automatic bridges will be those already configured for the
automatic bridges in Technology or in Material-thickness dependant.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Technology/Bridge values
o CAM/Utilities/Machines/Configure/System/Material-thickness dependant/Bridge
values
3.2.8 Machining order in parts with more than one geometry

Usually each part has only one external contour. Nevertheless, the system allows for a part
with more than one external contour. The following parameter must be deactivated to work
with this type of parts:
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/General/Auxiliar/Work only with unitary parts (fast

entry to nesting module)
In previous versions, it was possible to work with this kind of parts. However, when they
were machined automatically in the nesting module, the system considered them as a
single part, so at first it cut the holes and then all the externals. If a geometry part was
inside a hole, it was possible to first cut the hole and next the geometry part.
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In this new version, when this kind of parts is machined, each geometry part is considered
as an independent part. Therefore, all the holes will be cut first and then its contours and
the system will do the same with all the geometry parts contained in the part. If there is a
geometry part inside a hole, the system will not allow to first cut the hole before the
geometry part.
This innovation allows that a part containing a group of parts from, for example, the
importing of a file with a nesting (CNC). And it also allows that the nesting considers the
part as a whole part, having the same position of geometry parts and having the same
automatic machining order as independent parts.
3.2.9 Trap evacuation of several parts jointed by bridges

If the option to evacuate by trap is selected for parts, now the parts joined by bridges will
also be extracted. This option is only valid if all the parts joined by bridges can be extracted
at the same time.
If the parts cannot be extracted by trap, the system will insert a stop evacuation, however
this option must be configured it before.
Nevertheless the trap evacuation configuration has activated the entries-exists for the parts
joined by bridges, the system will not move the selected entries-exists. The parts will not be
trap evacuated or have new micro cuts automatically.
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Automatic nesting/Evacuation/Parts
3.2.10 New options for cut the contours inside the areas
This option is used it by two axes machines, along of the head machines is moved. One of
these axes allows arriving to all areas of the cutting machine and the other axe has a less
course however it is speeder. Now there are many machines which speed movement axe
can cover a large area in the market so for this reason now it is possible to choose the
exactly moment to cut those contours outside the area. They can be cut at the end or as
soon as possible in the machining. By cutting them as soon as possible, if the contour does
not enter completely in the present area, the system waits to cut it in the area where X is
bigger for that contour.
o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Automatic machining/Machining order
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o By clicking the button it is possible to configure the areas position:
3.2.11 Linear cut of parts

o CAM/Nesting module/Machining/Machining/Contours/Linear cut of parts
In this new version, a new option has been developed to cut the semiautomatic contours for
a group of parts. Firstly it will cut the vertical contours of the parts and then the horizontal
ones. After each vertical cutting, the sheet between the parts will remain be intact.
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The configuration is as follows:
• Vertical: It is possible to choose from which corner of the sheet the machine starts to cut
to the sense of the cuts.
• Horizontal: It is possible to choose where the cut starts and the sense of them.
• Inside: It is possible to choose between: cut the inside before the outside or after the
vertical cutting.
• Only cut the parts: By selecting this option, the sheet framework will not cut. That is the
system will cut the vertical elements from the sheet's edge or from one part to another
one. This option will only cut the parts and evacuate them separately.
• Lengthen elements from the cutting radio. This option allows to avoid lengthening of
elements so that some elements will not be cut and so they will be jointed to the sheet.
• Avoid piercing on common cut: If this option is selected, the system tries to avoid the
piercings in those places where the elements have been already cut and they are not
vertex of other cut elements. This option tries to prevent the notches from the piercings.
The system does two passes for that element and avoids those marks.
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• Maximum longitude of horizontal cut among several parts: If the system finds several
segments from different parts which are on the same level, it will try to cut one after
another and the number of segment cut will be defined by this parameter.
• Evacuar la chatarra lo antes posible: Esta opción realiza diferentes secuencias de corte
si esta activada o no. Si esta activada el sistema realiza el corte que se ha explicado
hasta el momento, con lo cual se va evacuando el retal cortado cada vez que encuentra
un vertical. En caso contrario, el sistema sólo cortará una sección vertical en el caso que
hay una serie de piezas de la misma longitud que estén anidadas en columna (unas
encima de otra) y en corte común unas contras. Para ese tipo de disposición de piezas sí
que cortará primero los verticales que estén en uno de los lados (cortando desde un
extremo al otro de la chapa), luego los horizontales y finalmente cortará los verticales del
otro lado de las piezas. El resto de las piezas serán cortadas como si se comprendiesen
de dos contornos, uno que será la parte superior de la pieza y el otro la inferior. Con esto
siempre se acabará cortando en el punto más lejano del inicio de mecanizado. Para
evitar que el retal de la chapa sobrepase una longitud dada (Longitud máxima del corte
horizontal entre varias piezas) se forzará un corte de extremo a extremo de la chapa
para poder evacuar ese retal. Para que funcione correctamente los contornos exteriores
de las piezas han de estar ordenados en sentido anti-horario.
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3.2.12 Common cut with multitorch application

There is a new optional application for cutting machines with multitorch. The application
allows machining different lines of rectangular parts, different width and length nested in a
common cut with the multitorch.
o Nesting module/Applications/Common cut with multitorch
First, all the horizontal cuttings of the parts will be machined with multitorch using all the
needed torches to cut them in one go. And then, all the vertical cuttings will be cut with only
one torch. The configuration parameters of this application are in the “LINARCOM.CFG”.
3.2.13 Modify the angle of a punching in multitool tool

We been added a new feature in the instruction modification window in the nesting module,
in which we can modify the angle of a punching in with a punch placed in a multitool tool, if
we have a rectangular or square punch we´ll see a combo box where the possible options
will be showed and if we have a circular tool we´ll have the possibility of write the wished
angle and the application will tell us if is not possible by an error window.
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3.3 PUNCH
3.3.1 Automatic selection of angle in a MultiIndex station.

o CAM/Machines/Configure/System/Punching parameters/Turret
This new version has two new options to organize the punching order, depending of the
favorite angle for them:
• Initial: If this option is activated, it means that we want to hit with the punch as close as
possible from the loaded angle.
• Closest: if this option is activated, it means that the user want to hit with the punch as
close as possible from the last hit made with this MultiIndex.
3.3.2 Modify the punching angle in a MultiIndex station

In the nesting modules it is possible to modify the angle of a punching tool in the
MultiIndex.
The modification will be made by clicking the right button on the punching instruction. The
machining instruction window will show the present punching angle. It will be possible to
change this angle. In a round punch it is possible to key in any value and in other punches
it is possible only to select the available ones for this specific punch.
o Nesting module/Click on machining instruction with the right button
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3.3.3 Order punch sequence after or before of another punch sequence

A new option has been added in the window “Order punch sequence” from the nesting
module.
CAM/Nesting module/Machining/Modify/Machining ordering/Order punch sequence
To apply this option, the user has to select “Order only simple punch machining” and then
“Order the sequence of a tool after or before the sequence of another tool".
Select this option to order the punch sequence all the punches belonging to the same
punch by clicking with left button of the mouse. By clicking on the right button it is possible
to select another punch sequence. It is also possible to choose the option “Order the
sequence of a tool after or before the sequence of another tool”.
The following window shows this option. If the option is activated, it only shows the
machining corresponding to same punch. By clicking on ESC the user can exit from this
option.
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3.3.4 Prioritize the trap evacuation at the end of the punching instruction
When the system does the trap evacuation in automatic, the system tries to do it at the end
of last punching instruction instead of middle.
Now if the part can be evacuated in that point, the system will do fewer movements. Above
all, after an evacuation the system does an optimization of traps.
3.3.5 Lift evacuations management

This option manages the lift evacuations where lift can be moved.
o CAM/Machines/Configure/Machine/Lift/Grip/Lift can be moved
If this parameter is configured, during manual or semiautomatic evacuation, the system will
ask for the rotation angle of the lift for this specific evacuation. All the calculations and
collision test of the evacuation will be done depending on the rotation angle of the lift.
In the automatic evacuations the rotation angle will not be important, that is the automatic
evacuations will be done with a 0° rotation angle.
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3.4 LISTS
3.4.1 Special view of the parts filled in the sheet printer box
The option to view the parts with color in the sheet printer box has been added. With this
new option the parts are filled in instead of different parameters related to the part. Some
of these parameters are the area of the part, the order, the user values… To enable this
option, it is necessary to activate the special viewer of the nesting module. It is also
necessary to add the parameter V080 with the code of the part field to group the parts. This
code is the same that the code used to print the different values of the parts. For example
to group by order the code is “TDB_p25”. The details for these codes are in the technical
help. The next picture shows an example of printer box with color.
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4 PROCESS
4.1 WORK IN HIDE MODULE

There is a new option in the process module to work in hide mode when the user is working in
automatic and does not want to display any system window.
The following example shows the instructions to work in hide mode:
SYSTEM
SHEETS
IMPORTERS
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DRAWING
NESTING AND MACHINING
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5 IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS
5.1 GENERAL
The new importer screen shows all the properties that the system will associate to each
part to be imported. Also, it is possible to pre-visualize the geometry of the selected file.
The information needed to import the selected files can be configured in two different ways.
The new importer is available by clicking on "Import" option from CAM:
o CAM/Import
Now it is possible to select the folders to import directly from a dialog box in Windows and
pre-visualize each selected folder.
The information will be shown by a data grid as in the following example:
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Also it is possible to select many folders and add new files to the grid that is in different
directories. It is also possible to modify the common data. It is possible to delete the
undesired folder from the grid.
(Add, Delete, Modify)
It is possible to add new folder to the grid in an easy way. The existing information is
always available.
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The window for modification of selected (single or multiple) files allows changing the properties of
future imported parts.
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Another innovation is the new importer configuration system.
There is a new tree structure to access all available options in an easy way.
It is possible to use the cursors or the mouse to navigate through the configuration tree.
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It is now possible to hide or visualize the different options of an imported file. It is also possible to
assign different technologies.
NOTE: It is not available for all importers.
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5.2 DSTV IMPORT
5.2.1 Automatic drill assignations for tap instruction

When we import a part from a DSTV file a new drill instruction before a tap is added if this does
not have other instruction previously defined.
If you define that for one level of technology Lantek need to apply a tap instruction we also
generate the drill instruction before the tap.
Anew window has been added where you can select the diameters for the drills depending on the
diameter of the tap instruction.
o CAM/Machines/Configure…/System/Automatic machining/Cut/Parts
You need to follow these instructions to find it:
1. Select the check box “There are special cycles” in:
o System/Cutting parameters/General
2. In
o System/Automatic machining/Cut/parts
3. You have to click on Configure: Execution of fixed cycles
Here you will see a window and you can select the existing configuration defined or configure a
new one by click on the arrow button.
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By clicking on the arrow a window will be displayed to create, delete or modify the configurations
for the drills.
5.2.2 Linking the DSTV file lines

A new option has been developed for DSTV importer. It allows linking the DSTV file lines to use
them, for example, as references of parts or as user data.
Format: Line number + Demarcation [Division] Demarcation + Line number
The demarcation is the control character used to delimit the division by the A082 parameter, from
the Lantekpr.CFG file. The division can be a characters chain.
In the following example, the demarcation is the single inverted comma. And the divisions are ‘_’
and letters.
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The information from the grid must be configured in the DSTV import configuration, in “Others”
section.
In previous example:
User data1  In grid field, “User data 1” contains the information from the line 1 of the DSTV file.
User data 2  In grid field, “User data 2” contains the information from the line 2, line 3, line 4
separated by "_".
User data 4  In grid field “User data 4” contains the information from the lines 8 and 9
separated by “_”. And the lines 9 and 10 separated by “w” letter.
NOTE: The control character used to delimit the divisions can be configured by the
A082 parameter, from the Lantekpr.CFG folder. By default: Single inverted comma.
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ANNEXE1: WHAT IS NEW VERSION 2010 - SP2
1 GENERAL
1.1 DIFFERENT IMAGE FORMATS FOR PARTS AND

SHEETS
The possibility of generating multiple image files per each part and each sheet has been added to
the program. Thanks to this new option you will be able to generate images with a better quality
due to the fact that its size and format can be configured.
Furthermore the visualization type can be configured in black and white or in color, obtaining a
more approximate image to what the system shows. You can configure the parts be shown with
their fillings (only for sheets) or to show the machining.
These images will be saved in the corresponding table of the Database, therefore it is necessary
to indicate the type of file (BMP, IMGB, IMGP, etc.).
This functionality is configured in a special file called IMAGE.FMT where as much as required
image format types can be added.
Only the following formats are allowed: BMP, PNG, WMF, JPEG and GIF. When the parts are
created from the importers their images will only be 70x60 or 700x600.
1.2 CUT STOP TIME CALCULATION DEPENDS ON THE

TECHNOLOGY TABLES
A new parameter has been added in order to define if the cut stop time is calculated considering
a fixed value or depending on the values given in the technology tables.
This parameter is only valid for water machines, and allows calculating the cut stop time
considering the values given in the technological tables, such as: Final time (of cut) or Abrasive
cancellation time.
Main module / Machines / Configure… / System / Timing calculation / Cutting parameters /

General / Cancellation time
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1.3 DATA EXTENSION IN THE STATUS TOOLBAR

The information provided in the status toolbar has been extended in order to make the use of the
program easier and to guide the user through the execution of the different options. An icon has
been also included to each of the different actions.
Therefore, apart from the coordinates, the active punch and the status bar (on the lower side of
the window) now you will also visualize a representative icon of the active option, together with
the name and the group to which it belongs, and a text that marks the users requirements every
moment (a point, a selection, etc.).
1.4 CONSUMABLES MANAGEMENT

A new capacity has been added in order to allow the management of consumables from the main
module of Expert. We can find it in Manage tab, Consumables group. The list of consumables
that cover the abrasives will be shown along with the raw materials defined in the system, and
you will be able to create, delete or modify these consumables.
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In order to create an abrasive the same data will be required: Name, Factor and Price.
On the other hand, the data required in order to create raw materials are the following: Name,
Price and Unit of measure, which can be selected from the Units drop down list provided in the
database.
It is also possible to create new abrasive from the Machine Setup, in Cutting parameters of water
machines.
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1.5 MACHINES MANAGEMENT

In the Management tab of the main module of the program, two new options have been included
in the Machines setup as explained below:
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1.5.1 Delete machine

This new option has been included in order to allow deleting a machine and its associated
setup files from the system.
Before performing the selected option, this option shows a confirmation/verification window
with all the entries that are going to be deleted from each of the tables related to the
machine that is going to be deleted.
1.5.2 Modify machines reference

This new option allows you modify the reference of the installed machine.
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1.6 LABELS FOR TOOLBAR DIVIDERS

Now it is possible to add and modify labels next to dividers located in the quick access toolbars.
This way different groups of options can be related to each other with a Name that identifies
them all, as in the old toolbars.
When migrating an installation older than a v30.00 to a same or superior version, the options
located in the toolbars of the quick access bars will be shown separated by dividers and with the
titles of the old toolbars in the labels.
The names of the labels will be as follows:
Main module / Setup options / Interface / Quick access
Main module / Options / Interface / Quick access
Nesting and machining module / Setup options / Interface / Quick access
Nesting and machining module / Options / Interface / Quick access
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1.7 Modification of the system setup window

The following window has been modified:
Therefore the Setup related to the status of the nestings will be simpler. You can choose
between not changing the status, sending it to workshop, changing it to available or both. When
you select one of the last three options the option Save as... will be shown in the Nesting and
machining module.
Main module / Setup options / Configure: System / General
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2 NESTING AND MACHINING
2.1 CUT
2.1.1 Overlap of pre-punching in verify machining (SP1)

In cutting-punching machines, the option Verify machining also detects the possible overlaps
of the pre-punchings in the lead-ins of other parts. It would detect if a pre-punching would
punch other part.
2.1.2 Pre-punchings or cycles in the lead-ins when checking the overlap in

automatic lead-ins
You can configure a checking of the overlaps in the automatic lead-ins. This test will take
into account if there will be a pre-punching in that lead-in or a cycle in order to know if the
lead-in is overlapped or not. After that, it will perform the action set (shorten, change
position, change quality…).
The pre-punching and the cycles located in the lead-ins that will be tested are the ones that
the system will set automatically, therefore it is necessary to configure the system to use
them.
Main module / Machines / Configure... / System / Technology / Automatic lead-in

values / Test overlap
Main module / Machines / Configure… / System / Machining / Cut / Sheets / Punching

in lead-ins
Main module / Machines / Configure… / System / Machining / Automatic cycles in

lead-ins / Work in automatic
2.1.3 Punching per parts in cutting-punching machines (SP1)

In cutting-punching machines, it is possible to define the order of the machining so that the
whole punching of a part is done before starting with the next part. The order of punching
execution in a part will be defined by the user in:
Main module / Machines / Configure… / System / Automatic machining / Punching in

sheet / Machining order.
This parameter also affects to the order of the punching execution in lead-ins, which will be
carried out per part. This will happen before machining the rest of the parts and before
starting the cutting process of the part to which the punching in lead-in belongs.
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Therefore, it will be possible to execute the whole machining of a part before starting the
machining process of the rest of the parts.
Main module / Machines / Configure… / System / Automatic machining / Cut / Marking

sequence / Punch per parts.
2.1.4 Cutting direction of the configurable remnant line

Until now the system used to cut the line depending on which edge of it was closer to the
last element cut. In sheet that has been nested per zones, there could be a line from top to
bottom and another one with other direction.
Therefore, a new option has been added in order to report to the system which is the
direction set for all the remnant lines. You can select from bottom to top, from top to bottom
or if you want it to be done in the same direction of the machining.
Main module / Machines / Configure… / System / Automatic machining / Cut / Sheets /

Cut the remnant line
Nesting and machining module / Setup options / Configure: System / System /

Automatic machining / Cut / Sheets / Cut the remnant line
2.1.5 Optimization of rectangular nestings for the lineal cut of parts

In order to take full advantage of the lineal cut of the parts, it is necessary to nest the highest
number of parts of the same size (same length and width) forming columns.
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For this reason a new option has been added for the rectangular cut in cutting machines.
This option looks for columns of parts with the same length, trying to make the most of the
width of the sheet. In the following sheet you can visualize an example of a nesting using
this option.
Main module / Machines / Configure... / System / Automatic nesting / Advanced / Optimize

nesting for a lineal cut of the parts
Nesting and machining module / Setup options / Configure: System / System / Automatic
nesting / Advanced / Optimize nesting for a lineal cut of the parts
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2.2 PUNCHING
2.2.1 Automatic detection for the treatment of overhanging punchings

When you work with punching machines and there are one-touch figures in the exterior, the
machining of those elements can project from the limits marked by the technology used to
perform the exterior segments of the part.
When this happens it is necessary to indicate to the system if you want to treat those
overhanging punchings of not. You can configure this option in general level or specifically
per each part.
A new option has been developed in this version so that it is not necessary to carry out that
detection manually. In the nesting module, the system will analyze if the part that is being
processed needs or not treatment for those overhanging punchings.
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3 IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS
3.1 GENERAL
The option “Maximum length for small elements” has been modified in order to offer a more
complete solution that permits the detection of small elements and decides automatically which
action must be performed on them.
Therefore, in order to take profit of this new functionality, it is necessary to indicate the maximum
length and radius so that the system takes into account the small elements found during the
importation.
Once these values are set, it is possible to select the action required for those elements.
You can perform the following options:
1. Do nothing.
2. Delete only the small elements located in interior contours.
3. Delete only the small elements located in exterior contours.
4. Delete all small elements.
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If there has been an erase in any of its variants, the system will enlarge the remaining geometry
so that there is not any open contour left after deleting the small elements.
The option used to draw points in all the small elements is used to indicate those small elements
in which the system was not able to perform any action.
These modifications will be applied to all the importers of the system and the application.
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LANTEK EXPERT

Lantek Investigación y Desarrollo

1.1 NEW RIBBON INTERFACE.......................................................................................................... 6

1.2 NEW DIRECTORY INSTALLATION FRAME II .......................................................................... 10

1.3 EXTENSION OF THE JOB SEARCHING FIELDS ..................................................................... 15

1.4 NEW PANEL FOR SEVERAL MACHINING ............................................................................... 15

1.5 CAM: OPTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM .......................................................................... 17

1.6 ASCEDING/DESCENDING ORGANIZATION ............................................................................ 18

1.7 CONFIGURATIONS FOR DIFFERENT USERS ........................................................................ 18

2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 20

2.2 PUNCH ........................................................................................................................................ 40

3 NESTING and machining .................................................................................................................... 41

3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 41

3.2 CUT ............................................................................................................................................. 55

3.3 PUNCH ........................................................................................................................................ 64

3.4 LISTS .......................................................................................................................................... 67

4.1 WORK IN HIDE MODULE .......................................................................................................... 68

5.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 70

5.2 DSTV IMPORT ............................................................................................................................ 75

ANNEXE1: What is new VERSION 2010 - SP2 ......................................................................................... 78

1.1 DIFFERENT IMAGE FORMATS FOR PARTS AND SHEETS ................................................... 78

1.3 DATA EXTENSION IN THE STATUS TOOLBAR ...................................................................... 79

1.4 CONSUMABLES MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. 79

1.5 MACHINES MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................... 81

1.6 LABELS FOR TOOLBAR DIVIDERS .......................................................................................... 83

1.7 Modification of the system setup window.................................................................................... 84

2 NESTING AND MACHINING .............................................................................................................. 85

2.1 CUT ............................................................................................................................................. 85

2.2 PUNCHING ................................................................................................................................. 88

3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 89

1.1 NEW RIBBON INTERFACE

1.1.1 Contextual tabs

Rotation and dragging

1.1.2 Addition of external programs from the ribbon options

A0000 "GroupName"  Group name

A0001 "ExeName.exe"  Executable name

A0002 "c:\lantek\expert"  Directoy execution

A0005 1  Expert Module (1:Main, 2:Drawing, 3:Nesting)

A0006 2  Menu in the module (Not used)

A0007 5  Position in the menu (Not used)

A0008 ""  Required window’s name (Not used)

A0009 "bitmaps\LargeIcon.png"  Big icon for the button

A0010 ""  Auxliary parameters

A0011 5  Tabs number of the ribbon options tab(Def: 5-

A0012 2  Group’s number in the tab (It is added at the end of

1.2 NEW DIRECTORY INSTALLATION FRAME II

The affected files are the following:

Caj files: C:/Lantek/Expert/Reports/CAJ

Samples files: C:/Lantek/Expert/Samples

1.2.1 CAJ Files

Furthermore, the .CAJ Files from Pallet application are included:

Note: Now each customer's boxes must be saved in the directory

1.2.2 Expert II SAMPLES

In SAMPLES directory it is possible to find the following directories:

1.2.3 Expert II DUCT

1.3 EXTENSION OF THE JOB SEARCHING FIELDS

1.4 NEW PANEL FOR SEVERAL MACHINING

1.5 CAM: OPTIONS INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM

1.6 ASCEDING/DESCENDING ORGANIZATION

In the main module, the organization is as it follows: