The "Gang & Sheet Optimizer" license is a requirement for using the automated sheet optimization feature.
Sheet optimization is mandatory if you use the "Ganging Optimization" work mode.
Sheet optimization provides algorithms for the cost-effective placement of 1ups on one or more sheets. A considerable savings potential is often possible through optimization if you have different production quantities and 1up sizes.
The cost data for sheet optimization can be saved in the job and as resources. In the user interface, you can decide which source you will use. If "Use Optimization Parameters from Plate Template" is enabled, the parameters are taken from the "Plate Template" resource, otherwise they come from the job.
Irrespective of this, you can define the rating criteria for quality in the job as an additional parameter for optimization.
In the "Ganging Optimization" work mode, these functions are available as the following variants:
•Sheet Optimization without Layout Default
•Sheet Optimization with Layout Default
•Sheet Optimization for Packaging
You can select the kind of optimization in the "Product Part" step.
For information about the workflow, see also the Ganging Optimization with Sheet Optimization without Layout Default video tutorial.
All types of optimization are set in the "Optimization" step.
You can set all the parameters to suit your needs and start an optimization run.
All three basic algorithms ("Horizontal", "Vertical" or "General") calculate optimization with the minimum surplus possible for the 1ups. The calculated surplus is required to ensure the required total number of 1ups.