CAD Step

"CAD" Step

Note: The "CAD" step displays only if the user logged in has packaging permissions and if an executable Package Designer is installed on the Prinect server and connected to the Prinect software.

Column set

This list box allows you to create and save your own sets of columns for different uses or to select the set you want from existing ones (see also Linear view).

Note: In this step the contents of the columns show the results of the "CAD request" and cannot be edited. Changes are possible only in the "Start CAD Request" window (see also "Start CAD Request" Window).

Columns available in the "CAD" step

Column	Function
CAD Type	This displays the type of CAD (shape or layout).
Box Number	This displays the box number (see also Construction Code).
Status	The current processing status is displayed here. Double-click a column to view more details about that column. The following state can appear: •Working The action is not yet finished. •Completed The action is finished. •Aborted The action was canceled. •Waiting No processing is presently running. The system is waiting for an action to continue processing. •Warning The action was finished or canceled with a warning.
Box Inner Dimensions	This shows the inner dimensions of the box.
Box Outer Dimensions	This shows the outer dimensions of the box.
Folded Dimensions	This shows the folded dimensions. These are the dimensions of the carton after it was sealed in the folder-gluer.
Printing Material Brand	This displays the printing material brand.
Printing Material Article Number	This displays the article number of the printing material.
Printing material quality	This displays the printing material quality.
Printing Material Weight	This displays the weight of the printing material.
Printing Material Thickness	This displays the thickness of the printing material.
Article Number	This displays the article number.
Shape Name	This displays the shape name.
Shape ID	This displays the shape ID.
Printing Material Dimensions	This shows the dimensions of the printing material. This is the size of the press sheet (size of the layout plus margins and gripper).
Layout Dimensions	This shows the dimensions of the layout. This is the size of the layout, measured from each outer cut edge.
Waste	This shows the waste in percent. It is calculated from the area of the 1ups, minus the sheet size (printing material dimensions).
Tool ID	This displays the tool ID.
Number of 1Ups	This shows the number of 1ups.
Cut Line Length	This displays the length of the cut line. This refers to the overall length of all cutters on the layout. Note: This value displays only with Layout as the CAD type and not for the single 1ups.
Crease length	This displays the length of the crease line.
Comment	Displays comments entered in the "Comment" box (see also "Comment" in Context-sensitive Menu for "Documents").
DesignCreation	This column displays the files created by Package Designer. You can open and view these files in the relevant application (e.g. Acrobat Reader, Windows Paint, Package Designer).

Button bar at bottom

Button	Function
Start CAD Request	Click this button to open the "Start CAD Request" window (see "Start CAD Request" Window).
Apply layout	Click this button to open the "Apply layout" window (see 'Apply layout' Window).
Close Job	Click the "Close Job" button to close the job and return to "Jobs" with the list of jobs or job groups.