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MetalOpt is a bar optimization and cut list program, used on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet is used as a data entry area and is formatted to print as a fabrication (fab) sheet. The optimizer is a visual basic program built into the workbook and when run, calculates the minimum material needed for the project. When you are satisfied with your material requirements, run the cut list potion of the program to produce a fabrication cut list. The good thing about using Microsoft Excel, it allows you to format many parameters such as how you want the fab sheet to look and how the sheets will print. In additional to cutting extruded aluminum the program can be used for cutting structural steel, wood studs or moldings, miscellaneous composite panel material and window or door stock lengths. My goal was to �Keep it simple� although the program became rather intricate, I wanted the input and output to be as simple as possible. You input the length and quantity and material length (Extrusion order length) on the fab sheet and you are ready to optimize. New Data Import Export FeatureI have added a new feature to the MetalOpt program. This feature allows you to import data from AutoCAD into Excel and export Tag information back to AutoCAD. This is a multistep process to create the data in AutoCAD then extract the data using a new visual basic program designed to use with AutoCAD. Once the data is extracted MetalOpt can use the new program to import the data and make Fab sheets along with combining like sizes in one step. After you manipulate the data as you require, i.e. add tag information, you use the MetalOpt program to export the Tag information directly to AutoCAD. Please refer to the link for detailed video instructions for more information. Key Benefits
Pricing StructureNow with instant download after your secure purchase. One license is for one user. $55 USD Two licenses are for two staff members. $105 USD (Includes $5 discount) Three licenses are for three plus staff members. $150 USD (Includes $15 discount) Please note: With the purchase of three licenses you are authorized unlimited use of the MetalOpt cut list program by all staff members at your facility.
See the instruction video of MetalOpt in use.
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Try the demo, I created a sample project for you to run the optimization on. This demo will allow you to try all of the functions from optimizing the material to making a cut list. Since I prepare architectural aluminum shop drawings and optimized cut lists for a living, I made a sample storefront shop drawing to go along with the demo. See the shop drawing.pdf file in the demo package. MetalOpt demo download Please give it a try.
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