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Revision Overview
Revision Overview
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Version / Date Release / Date
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Version / Date
2.00 / 11‐2007 Completely revised.
1.00 / 03‐2002 Original version.
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List of Contents
Revision Overview .............................................................................................................. J‐3
List of Contents .................................................................................................................... J‐4
Functional Principle J‐7

Basic Ideas ............................................................................................................................ J‐9
Features ............................................................................................................................. J‐9
Functioning ........................................................................................................................ J‐11
Import of data ................................................................................................................ J‐12
ALCIM ......................................................................................................................... J‐13
Stand alone system .................................................................................................... J‐13
Input and processing of data ....................................................................................... J‐14
Rejects, rush or filler orders ...................................................................................... J‐14
Table Optimizations .................................................................................................. J‐15
Master Data ................................................................................................................. J‐15
Cutting Table Control ................................................................................................... J‐16
Interplay with Other Modules ......................................................................................... J‐17
Residue Dispenser ......................................................................................................... J‐17
XTV .................................................................................................................................. J‐17
PlanEdit ........................................................................................................................... J‐18
Linking of Residue Plates ................................................................................................. J‐19
XOPT‐ON Plus ................................................................................................................... J‐20
XOPT‐ON Plus Import ................................................................................................. J‐20
XOPT‐ON Plus Optimization ...................................................................................... J‐20
Operation J‐23
Overview ............................................................................................................................ J‐25
Working with Existing Optimizations ........................................................................... J‐26
Selecting Batches for Cutting ....................................................................................... J‐26
Check Optimization and Cut ....................................................................................... J‐27
Interrupt and Continue Work ...................................................................................... J‐28
Process Optimizations ...................................................................................................... J‐29
Create Table Optimization ........................................................................................... J‐29
Check and Process Table Optimization Result ......................................................... J‐31
Use Stored Residue Plates ............................................................................................ J‐33
Working with XOPT‐ON Plus ......................................................................................... J‐34
Creating an XOPT‐ON Plus Batch .............................................................................. J‐34
Repeat, Reset, or Book Steps ............................................................................................ J‐35
Resolve Table Optimization ......................................................................................... J‐35
Reset Production Status ................................................................................................ J‐36
Book Batches as Produced ............................................................................................ J‐39
Import Optimizations ....................................................................................................... J‐40
Manual Entry of Lites ....................................................................................................... J‐42
Software Reference J‐45

Overview ............................................................................................................................ J‐47
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Menus .............................................................................................................................. J‐47

Menu Structure .............................................................................................................. J‐48
Icons ................................................................................................................................. J‐49
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List of Contents
Input .................................................................................................................................... J‐50

Rush Order Lites ............................................................................................................ J‐50
Input of Rush Order Lites ............................................................................................ J‐52
Input of Shapes .............................................................................................................. J‐54
Shape Number ............................................................................................................... J‐55
Manual Plan Input ........................................................................................................ J‐56
Optimization ...................................................................................................................... J‐59
Select Glass for Optimization ...................................................................................... J‐59
Table Optimization Batch [No] ................................................................................... J‐62
Overview ..................................................................................................................... J‐62
Optimize ..................................................................................................................... J‐64
Description of Fields in Section Optimization Sequence ................................. J‐64
Description of Buttons in Section Rank Sequence ............................................ J‐65
Description of Fields in Section Automatic Compilation ................................ J‐65
Description of Fields in Section Batch Parameters ............................................ J‐65
Description of Fields in Section Table ................................................................. J‐66
Description of Fields in Section Optimization Parameter ............................... J‐66
Stockplates .................................................................................................................. J‐67
Parameters .................................................................................................................. J‐69
Number of Stockplates ................................................................................................. J‐71
Cutting ................................................................................................................................ J‐72
Select a Batch .................................................................................................................. J‐72
Batch [number] ‐ Batch [number] ................................................................................ J‐75
Cutting Sequence ........................................................................................................... J‐77
Residue Handling .......................................................................................................... J‐78
Selecting the Link Optimization .................................................................................. J‐81
Optimization Result ...................................................................................................... J‐82
Resetting a Cutting Batch ............................................................................................. J‐83
Reject Pool ...................................................................................................................... J‐85
Input of Rejects .............................................................................................................. J‐87
Input of Shapes .............................................................................................................. J‐89
XOPT‐ON Plus Editor ................................................................................................... J‐90
Description of Buttons .......................................................................................... J‐91
View .................................................................................................................................... J‐94
Import .............................................................................................................................. J‐94
Error Messages ............................................................................................................... J‐95
Parts Index J‐97

Index XOPT‐ON ................................................................................................................ J‐99
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Functional Principle
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Basic Ideas
Basic Ideas
A major potential for saving in the flat glass processing is the optimum use of
the stockplates at cutting. The smaller the waste or the residue plates, the high‐
er is the use of material, and the lowe the material cost. Controlling cutting ta‐
bles with optimised cutting plans directly from the optimization speeds up
the work process.
XOPT‐ON is based on two fundamental ideas:
• Cutting optimization for the linked cutting table
• Transfer of cutting codes to the linked cutting table
Illustr. J-1 Cutting optimization and cutting table control
Features
XOPT‐ON supports these fundamental ideas with the following features:
• XOPT‐ON controls cutting by means of optimised detailed scheduling
data
• Rush orders, breakage or filler sizes can be automatically re‐optimised in a
residue plate.
• Cutting tables are controlled online, via communication logs supported
from the machinery manufacturers.
• Manually entered lites, breakage and fillers are optimised directly at the
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• Existing optimizations can be checked with regards to local optimization,
to be resolved and reassembled if required. Adding breakge, filler sizes
and rush orders, bigger optimizations can be created. Defined sequences
on A racks are maintained.
• Even at the detailed scheduling stage, ALCIM allows to optimise cutting of
every job on the scheduled cutting table.
• XOPT‐ON is especially configured for a cutting table, and can transfer the
scheduled and optimised jobs to this cutting table, together with the cut‐
ting code.
• Once the appropriate cutting code has been transferred to the cutting table,
the breakout pattern can be displayed via XTV.
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Functioning
Functioning
Working with XOPT‐ON is divided into three areas:
• Import of data
• Input and processing of data
• Cutting Table Control
Import Data Entry and Processing Table Control
XOPT-ON
Orders Optimization and
Cutting Code Creation
Cutting Table
Database
Illustr. J-2 Overview of the work with XOPT‐ON; the work shown in italics only apply in connection with stand alone

systems
A multitude of possible configurations open up the following possibilities in
connection with XOPT‐ON:
• Integrated in an ALCIM environment
• Adapting to all common cutting tables
• Working with a residue plate stock
• Use as a stand‐alone system
The system is configured and installed by A+W staff.
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Import of data
Depending on the basic system, data are imported fully or semi‐automatically.
These systems supply XOPT‐ON with jobs containing base data and cutting
optimizations.
Possible basic systems are:
• ALCIM
• PMS
Linking to the basic system

The staff of A+W configure the basic system and the import of data.
XOPT-ON
Import Files Importing and
checking the data,
importing into
ALCIM the database
ALCIM Database
Batches with Optimizations
and Master Data:
Articles
Glass Types
Tables
Optimization Parameter
Stockplates
Illustr. J-3 Data import in XOPT‐ON
If XOPT‐ON works with ALCIM, XOPT‐ON uses the ALCIM database as well.
If another system is used, XOPT‐ON needs an empty ALCIM database. Master
data and optimizations included in the jobs of the basic system will be adopt‐
ed by XOPT‐ON into the empty ALCIM database. Data are checked at the
same time.
The system rejects data which cause errors during import. The error log shows
why the individual records were rejected. The data can be processed further.
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Functioning
ALCIM
When XOPT‐ON is linked to an existing ALCIM system, data are exchanged
automatically. Master data, jobs, breakage, rush and filler orders are directly
loaded from the ALCIM database. Apart from that, status reports for the indi‐
vidual jobs are saved in the database.
Stand alone system

XOPT‐ON is installed with an empty ALCIM database. When jobs are import‐
ed, the database is filled with master data.
The stand alone system imports the data by means of save files which must be
provided to XOPT‐ON in a special directory. Save files have to stick to a de‐
fined structure and are usually available in the working directory …\Xop‐
ton\im‐port\work\*save.*. Imported data are removed from the working
directory, and transferred to archives.
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Input and processing of data

Input and processing of data includes the following steps:
• Input of rejects, rush or filler orders
• Create table optimizations
Filler Rush Orders Rejects
XOPT-ON
Create
Table Optimization
ALCIM Database
Batches with Optimizations
and Master Data:
Articles
Glass Types
Tables
Optimization Pparameter
Stockplates
Illustr. J-4 Input and processing of data in XOPT‐ON
Rejects, rush or filler orders

Rejects can be entered manually via XOPT‐ON, or at another place within a
networked production. Depending on the configuration, reject is directly
shown in the XOPT‐ON breakage pool. At the next opportunity, the broken
lites are automatically optimized with the residue plate, or (depending on the
configuration) integrated manually into a local optimization.
Rush orders are created by XOPT‐ON and are saved in the database. Rush or‐
ders can be integrated in the next table optimization with a suitable glass type
and thickness.
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High‐priority lites are automatically optimized on the residue plate.
Filler orders can be used only if XOPT‐ON is used together with ALCIM. In
this case, filler orders are directly taken from the ALCIM database.
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Functioning
Table Optimizations
Table optimizations are created by XOPT‐ON. Basic systems provide complete
optimizations which are resolved by XOPT‐ON to be rearranged. You can
combine any number of batches, provided there is enough space for the racks
at the cutting table.
When you create table optimizations, you can take into account residue plates
on the cutting table, use different stockplates, or use a residue stock. Reject,
rush or filler orders can be excluded or integrated as required.
Table optimizations are saved in the database, and are used for cutting if re‐
quired.
Master Data
If the access to master data was released at configuration, these can be viewed
and processes.
Master data include:
• Products
• Glass types
• Tables
• Optimization parameters
• Stockplates
Master data and their use are described in section Detailed Scheduling of the
ALCIM user manual.
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Cutting Table Control

XOPT‐ON works as a cutting control station.
Parameters of the linked table

The cutting table to be controlled by XOPT‐ON is defined during installa‐
tion. The corresponding parameters are defined at installation. Optimiza‐
tions are created with the parameters set in ALCIM or XOPT‐ON erstellt.
A cutting code is created and transferred to the cutting table, or is made avail‐
able in a defined directory. Depending on the cutting table and the table con‐
trol, the cutting table is transferred to the table by a special program, or is
loaded from the defined directory by the cutting table software.
XOPT-ON
Cutting Code Creation
Re‐Optimizations
Status Management
Cutting Table
ALCIM Database
Optimizations
Illustr. J-5 Input and processing of data in XOPT‐ON
Once the cutting code for a stockplate was sent to the cutting table, XOPT‐ON
considers this stockplate completed. If transfer of the cutting code is interrupt‐
ed, work can be resumed at this precise spot.
In connection with XTV, breakage at the cutting table is directly reported to
XOPT‐ON. As long as the cutting code for the last stockplate of a glass type (a
batch) has not been transferred to the cutting table, breakage can be automat‐
ically re‐optimised, to be cut with the last stockplate of the job.
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Interplay with Other Modules
Interplay with Other Modules

XOPT‐ON can be configured to work with different modules. For information
on linking with different basic systems please refer to the previous chapter.
Ö Functional Principle, “Import of data” on page J‐12
If XOPT‐ON is configured accordingly, it can work with other modules such
as:
• Residue Dispenser
• XTV
• PlanEdit
Residue Dispenser
The residue stock manages residue plates at the cutting table. If a residue plate
remains after cutting, it will not be rejected but stored there. Information on
glass type, thickness, and size of the residue plates are entered and saved in a
management program. XOPT‐ON can work with such a residue management
program, exchanging residue plate data. XOPT‐ON can integrate residue
plates in local optimizations. When an optimization is cut, the residue plate
can be replaced by a plate from the dispenser (without reoptimization).
When a residue plate is integrated in an optimization, XOPT‐ON informs the
residue management program of its status. This residue plate cannot be used
elsewhere.
If a table is controlled with a cutting code that was optimised for a residue
plate, the cutting code controls the dispenser, and the required residue plate
is put onto the table for cutting.
XTV
XTV offers a breakout display at the cutting table which, depending on the
configuration, can be used to enter breakage. XOPT‐ON passes on information
to XTV once the cutting code for the connected table has been created. XTV
can then show the breakout pattern for this optimization. If XTV is used to en‐
ter breakage, XTV informs XOPT‐ON accordingly.
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PlanEdit
PlanEdit shows the data of patterns to be cut, tabulated and graphically. The
results show the statistical evaluation of the existing patterns. You get a quick
overview of the lites to be produced, stock sizes, residue plates, waste, etc.
Depending on the configuration, the graphics editor shows the patterns to be
cut, and offers various ways of processing. You can create and change pat‐
terns, add lites, save and print the pattern.
If PlanEdit is installed at your workstation, you can start PlanEdit by double‐
clicking on an optimised plate. PlanEdit shows the cutting pattern for this
plate. Amendments made by PlanEdit will be adopted by XOPT‐ON.
More information on PlanEdit

Ö For more information on PlanEdit please refer to the appropriate documentation
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Linking of Residue Plates
Linking of Residue Plates

With the linking of residue plates, A+W allows to avoid residue plates. In the
past, residue plates had to be assembled manually. This is no longer necessary.
Batches are linked during cutting.
Dialog Batch: # activates the option for linking batches in section Residue Plate
Management.
Linking of residue plates

Linking of residue plates and the option Reoptimization cannot be active at
the same time.
When cutting is started, the system will send the first pattern of a batch then
search ‐ starting from the next job ‐ the database for a suitable batch of this
glass type; the corresponding data will be loaded.
The next batch must have the status Released. The batch is loaded in the back‐
ground so as not to interrupt cutting. When the penultimate lite of a glass type
has been cut, the user will be informed (optionally!) as to which batch and job
the residue plate will be linked to. The user can abort the linking at this point.
When the user confirms this link, rush jobs and breakage of this glass type will
be loaded, and added to the next optimization with priority 0. The residue
plate of the currently cut job becomes the start plate of the next optimization.
Optimization is started. After the optimization, the next optimization will be
linked with the original optimization so that the residue plate of the original
optimization will be filled with the lites of the first plate of the next optimiza‐
tion. All other patterns of the next optimization will be resolved in the last cut
optimization. The system now creates and transfers a new cutting code.
The first pattern of the next optimization is market Cut. Using the mechanism
from the local optimization, the next optimization is first saved as a local op‐
timization, after which the job and batch number of the original, next optimi‐
zation are added. The status of the next optimization is changed to Started.
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XOPT-ON Plus
XOPT‐ON Plus allows to optimize several batches together. This method im‐
proves the yield and minimised the number of residue plates.
XOPT‐ON Plus works with the following two modules:
• XOPT‐ON Plus Import
• XOPT‐ON Plus Optimization
XOPT-ON Plus Import

During import, the jobs released for XOPT‐ON Plus are converted into so‐
called Cluster. A cluster is a ‐ initially random ‐ production unit, e.g. a rack, a
group of racks, or an individual lite.
XOPT-ON Plus Optimization

After the import, the processing sequence for the cluster is defined consider‐
ing the available space. This more or less matches the production sequence; in
special cases, clusters may be moved up in the sequence to improve the yield.
You can use harp racks, A racks, or both.
About half of the computed clusters become primary clusters and the rest, sec‐
ondary clusters. Primary clusters get priority 1 and are completely optimised
in the optimization on hand. Secondary clusters are used as fillers; the optimi‐
zation itself decides whether or not they are required.
Example:
Available space: 6. The space for a harp rack is 1, the space for an A rack 0,5 (in
terms of harp racks, i.e. 1 harp rack = 2 A racks.
If there are as many harp racks as there are A racks and the splitting is applied
to the clusters, this means: 4 harp racks plus 4 x 0,5 A racks = 6. Half of the
numbers each means: two primary and two secondary harp racks and A racks.
Imported Used Primary Secondary
Harp racks 16 4 2 2
A Racks 17 4 2 2
Tab. J-1 Example
The following conditions are kept when calculating the timeline:
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• The primary sorting of clusters is the production sequence.
• As long as clusters from the current batch can fill the available space, no
clusters of the following job will be used to create the timeline.
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• If the secondary clusters include a glass type that does not appear in the
primary clusters, there are two options:
– If the cluster consists of lites of a glass type for which there are primary
lites as well, only those will be optimised. The lites of the glass type that
does not appear in the primary clusters, will be optimised when the
cluster becomes primary.
– If the cluster consists only of lites of a glass type that does not appear in
the primary clusters, the system searches the present job for an alterna‐
tive cluster which consists (at least partly) of lites of a primary glass
type. If this can be found, the clusters will be exchanged; otherwise, the
present cluster will not be included in the optimization.
Every step of XOPT‐ON Plus provides all primary and all secondary clusters
for optimization. The primary lites will always be used for optimization and
the secondary only if required. After this step, all primary clusters have been
filled and can be replaced by secondary clusters or even new ones. Processing
of several clusters looks as follows:
Batch 25000
Cluster 1 Cluster 2 Cluster 3 Cluster 4 Cluster 5 Cluster 6
(primary) (primary) (primary) (secondary) (secondary) (secondary)
50 Lites 50 Lites 50 Lites 50 Lites 50 Lites 50 Lites
Optimization XOPT or XOPT‐S

(primary) (primary) (primary) (secondary) (secondary) (secondary)
Batch 25001 Creating a New Timeline

(primary) (primary) (primary) (primary) (primary) (primary)
Optimization XOPT or XOPT‐S

(primary) (primary) (primary) (primary) (primary) (primary)
Illustr. J-6 Processing several Clusters

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Operation
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Overview
Overview
This chapter describes the following features:
• Working with Existing Optimizations
– Selecting Batches for Cutting
– Check Optimization and Cut
– Interrupt and Continue Work
• Process Optimizations
– Create Table Optimization
– Check and Process Table Optimization Result
– Use Stored Residue Plates
– Resolve Table Optimization
• Working with XOPT‐ON Plus
– Creating an XOPT‐ON Plus Batch
• Check and Process Table Optimization Result
– Repeat, Reset, or Book Steps
– Reset Production Status
– Book Batches as Produced
• Import Optimizations
• Manual Entry of Lites
Using XOPT‐ON as a stand alone program requires an additional step before
you can start to process optimizations:
• Import Optimizations
If not expressly noted, the following steps are the same for all versions.
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Working with Existing Optimi-

zations
Existing optimizations are supplied by another system (e.g. ALCIM detailed
scheduling), or were created as a table optimization via XOPT‐ON. One ore
more existing optimizations can be selected, checked, and transferred to the
cutting table in succession.
This chapter describes the following steps:
• Selecting Batches for Cutting
• Check Optimization and Cut
• Interrupt and Continue Work
Selecting Batches for Cutting

Optimizations exist in the shape of batches. Select the batches containing the
optimizations you want to cut on the cutting table.
Selecting batches for cutting

1 Open the dialog Select a batch.
Select menu Cutting > Cutting optimization.
2 Select a batch by tagging an entry on the Batches list. The optimization list
shows the optimizations existing for this batch.
Batch numbers
Batches of the numbers 1000‐9999 come from another system and contain
one or more optimizations. Batches starting from number 15000 contain lo‐
cal optimizations created by XOPT‐ON.
3 Select one or all optimizations. If no optimization is tagged, the system as‐
sumes that all to be selected. You can configure whether individual optimi‐
zations can be selected.
Optimization numbers
Optimizations are defined per batch (per glass type and thickness), and
numbered consecutively for every job.
4 Press [OK] to select the tagged optimizations for cutting and display them
in dialog Batch [Number ‐] ‐ Batch [Number].
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Working with Existing Optimizations
Check Optimization and Cut

Once you have selected optimizations for cutting, you can run some checks,
then transfer the optimizations to the cutting table.
• Show scheduled cutting sequence
• Check residue plates
• Define start of cutting and start cutting
The following descriptions are based on the assumption that you have com‐
pleted the previous step Selecting Batches for Cutting and that the dialog
Batch [Number] ‐ Batch [Number] is displayed.
Show scheduled cutting sequence

1 Press the button [Sequence].
Dialog Cutting Sequence appears.
Sequence in case of several batches

If several batches have been selected for cutting, the stockplates will be
sorted acc. to the configuration of XOPT‐ON. All residue plates can be cut
at the end of the job for example, or at the end of a glass type. XOPT‐ON
can be configured to cut stockplates alternately (e.g. coated ‐ uncoated).
2 Press [OK] to close the dialog.
Check residue plates

1 Press the button [Residue plates].
Dialog Residue plate handling appears.
2 Check the displayed values.
Ö Software Reference, “Residue Handling” on page J‐78
3 Amend the status of individual plates, or the settings for breakage han‐
dling if necessary.
4 If the PlanEdit module is installed on your workstation, you can view the
cutting pattern for the selected stockplate by using the button Process pat‐
tern.
5 Press [OK] to close the dialog.
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Define start of cutting and start cutting

1 In the Optimizations list, tag the batch from where cutting shall start.
2 From the Pattern list, select the stockplate from where cutting shall start.
3 Press the [START] button.
The system creates the cutting code for the optimizations displayed, and
transfers it to the connected cutting table.
Wording and function of the button changes into [STOP].
If XOPT‐ON works with XTV, the XTV breakout display can be controlled
by the keys [Stop] and [<<].
Ö Software Reference, “Batch [number] ‐ Batch [number]” on page J‐75
Interrupt and Continue Work

An optimization that cuts the stockplates in succession, can be interrupted
due to technical interferences or the end of a shift. XOPT‐ON registers the
point at which the work was interrupted and allows to go on from there.
The following steps are described below:
• Interrupt cutting during an optimization
• Continue cutting after an interruption
Interrupt cutting during an optimization

1 Show the Batch [number] ‐ batch [number] dialog.
2 Press the [STOP] button .
3 Close the dialog using [OK] in section End.
Continue cutting after an interruption

XOPT‐ON remembers optimizations that have not been cut completely.
1 Select menu Cutting > Cut optimization to select an optimization for cutting.
A security query appears. The system shows the incomplete job and asks
whether this shall be completed.
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2 To view the interrupted batch, select [Yes].
XOPT‐ON shows the interrupted job in dialog Batch [number] ‐ batch
[number].
If you answer the security check by No, the interrupted optimization will
be set to Started. Already transferred cutting patterns remain on status Cut.
Dialog Select a Batch appears.
3 To continue the interrupted cutting, press [Start].
The cutting code of the already cut lites is not transferred to the cutting ta‐
ble again.
Table optimizations are created via XOPT‐ON for the connected cutting table.
Existing batches can be rearranged in bigger batches. Furthermore, rush or‐
ders, filler orders, and rejects can be added to the table optimizations.
• Create Table Optimization
• Check and Process Table Optimization Result
• Use Stored Residue Plates
Create Table Optimization

Optimizations exist in the shape of batches, and can be rearranged in new ta‐
ble optimizations. This requires the following steps:
• Select glass type and job for table optimization
• Create table optimization
Select glass type and job for table optimization

1 Open the dialog Select Glass for Optimization.
Select Optimization > Table Optimization.
2 From the list Glass Type select the glass type to be optimized. The list Glass
Type shows if special orders (reject, rush orders, etc.) exist in XOPT‐ON for
the glass type.
If you select a glass type for which there are rejects or rush orders, these
will be automatically integrated in the new table optimization (if config‐
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ured).
Ö Software Reference, “Select Glass for Optimization” on page J‐59
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Operation
If your system is configured to work with a residue plate dispenser, this list
shows whether a residue plate is available for the glass type in question.
The list Available Optimizations shows all batches containing optimizations
for the glass type and thickness selected from the list Glass Type.
3 Tag the checkbox Permit Manual Cutting to show even glass types that are
only meant to be cut manually.
4 From the list Available Optimizations select the bateches to be arranged in a
table optimization.
Select only rejects and rush orders

If there are rejects or rush orders for the selected glass type, these lites can
be optimized without another batch. Do not select a batch from the list in
this case.
If you have tagged a batch but do not want to select it, change the selected
glass type. When you select the required glass type again, no batch will be
tagged.
5 Click on [Select] to compile the selected batch in a table optimization.
The dialog is closed. Dialog Table Optimization appears in which the tab Op‐
timize shows the selected batches.
Create table optimization

The following description requires that the previous step Selecting Batches
for Table Optimization has been completed.
1 Please make sure that in the previous step, Select atches for Table Optimiza‐
tion, batches have been actually selected.
Dialog Table Optimization appears with the tab Optimize.
2 Select the necessary optimization parameters.
Ö Software Reference, “Optimize” on page J‐64
3 Select the required parameter from register Stockplates.
Ö Software Reference, “Stockplates” on page J‐67
4 Select the required parameters from register Filler.
5 To create the optimization, return to tab Optimize and press the button [Op‐
timize].
The dialog disappears, and the optimization is run in the background. As
long as the optimization is running, you can go on working with XOPT‐
ON.
As soon as the optimization result is available, the dialog reappears auto‐
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matically. The optimization result is shown in register Overview.
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6 To save the optimization, press [Save].
The optimization now appears in dialog Select a job from where it can be
transferred to the cutting table (see graphics Illustr. J‐15 on page J‐64).
Ö “Selecting Batches for Cutting” on page J‐26
Check and Process Table Optimization

Result
Table optimizations can be checked anytime before they are transferred to the
cutting table. To change a table optimization, to add rejects, rush orders, or fill‐
er sizes, or to add or delete whole batches, you need to resolve the entire opti‐
mization, and create a new one.
Ö “Resolve Table Optimization” on page J‐35
The following steps are possible when creating a table optimization:
• Select other stockplates for optimization
• Use residue plate from previous optimization
• Add filler sizes to the optimization
Changes are impossible once a table optimization was saved.
Select other stockplates for optimization

1 From dialog Table Optimization, select register Stockplates.
The list on the right side shows all stockplates defined in master data for
this glass type and thickness, which are available for cutting.
2 Tag the stockplate(s) XOPT‐ON may use for cutting optimization.
During optimization XOPT‐ON checks how many lites of which size are
needed to achieve the optimum result.
3 To create the optimization, switch to the register Optimize and press the
[Start] button.
Use residue plate from previous optimization

1 From dialog Table Optimization, select register Stockplates.
If there is a residue plate of the same glass type and thickness on the cutting
table as required in the present optimization, this can be integrated in the
table optimization.
2 Enter the height and width of the residue plate on the cutting table in sec‐
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3 To create the optimization, switch to the register Optimise and press the
[Start] button.
Add filler sizes to the optimization

1 From dialog Local optimization, select register Filler.
The list on the right shows all filler orders defined for the glass type and
thickness of this job.
2 Tag the filler orders to be integrated in the local optimization.
Ideally, filler orders are used to minimise the waste, or the residue plate.
3 To create the optimization, go to tab Optimise and press [Optimise].
4 Continue to add or delete filler orders until the optimum result is reached.
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Use Stored Residue Plates

This function is available only if your system has been configured to work
with a residue plate dispenser.
Plates from the dispenser and residue plates cannot be used at the
same time!
If you want to use plates from the dispenser for optimization, a previously
entered residue plate will be ignored. XOPT‐ON comes up with a message
to that effect.
Use dispenser plates for optimization

1 Select Dispenser Plates in dialog Table Optimization.
The list on the right shows all plates the dispenser has to offer for the ap‐
propriate glass type and thickness that are available for cutting.
2 Tag the dispenser plate XOPT‐ON shall use for cutting optimization.
Up to ten dispenser plates can be integrated in an optimization.
3 To create the optimization, go to tab Optimize and press [Optimize].
The dispenser plate is now reserved for this job in the program that man‐
ages the dispenser; they cannot be used by another job now.
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Working with XOPT-ON Plus

XOPT‐ON Plus allows to optimize several batches together.
• Creating an XOPT‐ON Plus Batch
Creating an XOPT-ON Plus Batch

There are two ways of creating XOPT‐ON Plus batches.
• Creating XOPT‐ON Plus batches in the editor
• Creating an XOPT‐ON Plus batch at cutting
Creating XOPT-ON Plus batches in the editor

1 Open the dialog XOPT‐ON Plus Editor.
Select Cutting > XOPT‐ON Plus.
2 On the left side, select the batch(es) you want to use to creete an XOPT‐ON
Plus batch.
3 Open the context menu and select Create XOPT‐ON Plus batch.
4 After the XOPT‐ON Plus batches have been created, they are displayed in
the top left section of the dialog. They are headed by +. If you open up the
tree, you can view the rack data for the batches.
Creating an XOPT-ON Plus batch at cutting

1 Open dialog Select a Batch.
Select either Cutting > Cut Optimization or use the corresponding icon.
2 From the batch list, select the batch you want to use to create an XOPT‐ON
Plus batch.
3 Open the context menu and select Create XOPT‐ON Plus for batch XXXX.
4 When the XOPT‐ON Plus batch has been created, it appears in the top left
section of the dialog, marked by XOPT‐ON Plus. Tag the batch in the left
section to display the appropriate information in section Optimizations.
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Repeat, Reset, or Book Steps

There are various reasons why a step has to be cancelled or repeated. Apart
from that, batches that were already produced but are still shown as released
in the job list, can be manually booked as produced.
• Resolve Table Optimization
• Reset Production Status
• Book Batches as Produced
Resolve Table Optimization

Table optimizations can be resolved only if they were saved after having been
created. As long as dialog Table Optimization is open and the table optimization
in question has not been saved, the optimization can be rejected by pressing
the Cancel button.
When you resolve a table optimization, the batches included are returned to
the batch list. Possibly included rejects, rush orders, or filler orders are re‐
turned to the appropriate pools, and are available again for optimization.
Optimizations for which cutting was started and aborted, can also be resolved.
Batches for which lites were cut already, are reset and treated as if cutting had
not taken place.
Resolve created and saved table optimizations

1 Open the dialog Reset Cutting Batch.
This is done in menu Optimization > Reset.
Dialog Reset a Cutting batch shows a list of all batches available for status
changes. The list is sorted by batch numbers. Table optimizations are
shown as batches with numbers starting from 15000
2 Tag the table optimization you want to break down.
Tag the corresponding batch with a number higher than 15000.
You can tag several table optimizations to be resolved at the same time.
3 To save the optimization, press the [OK] button.
A security check appears.
4 Confirm this query. Select the [Yes] button.
The batches and lites of the selected table optimization are now available
for new table optimizations. If the table optimization was using residue
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Ö Operation, “Create Table Optimization” on page J‐29
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Reset Production Status

If a batch or individual stockplates has already reached the status Cut but shall
be cut again, the production status can be reset, and cutting can be repeated.
The production status can be reset by:
• Re‐cut already cut lites
• Re‐cut already cut batches
If the whole optimization was reset, but only individual stockplates shall be
cut again, you can exclude parts of the optimization from being cut again by:
• Skip pattern
• Suppress cutting code creation
Re-cut already cut lites

Individual lites of whole jobs can be cut again as long as XOPT‐ON can still
access the jobs. Cutting of the corresponding job has to be selected and dis‐
played in dialog Job: [Nr.] ‐ Job: [Nr.].
1 Open the dialog Residue plate handling.
Press the button [Residue plates] in dialog Job: [Nr.] ‐ Job: [Nr.] for the cor‐
responding job.
2 On the Optimizations list, tag the glass type for which a stockplate shall be
cut again.
The Lites list shows all lites for a job belonging to the selected glass type.
Column Status shows the status of each stockplate.
3 Click the right mouse key on the lites you want to reset from status Cut to
be cut again.
A contect menu appears showing the entry Cut.
4 Select Cut to reset the lite.
5 Close the dialog. Press the [OK] button.
6 Start the cutting process. Press the [START] button.
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Re-cut already cut batches

When all stockplates of an optimization have been cut, the entire batch gets
the status Produced. This status can be reset to status Released, and the entire
batch can be cut again.
Dialog Reset Cutting Batch shows a list of all batches available for status
changes. The list is sorted by batch numbers. Completely cut batches are
shown with status Produced.
2 Select the batch you want to reset from status Produced to status Released.
You can tag several batches, and reset them together.
3 Press the [OK] button to reset the batch.
The job is now available again for cutting as a complete optimization.
Ö “Selecting Batches for Cutting” on page J‐26
Skip pattern
If you choose Skip pattern for a lite, no cutting code will be created, and no
cutting plan will be shown for this lite.
1 Open the dialog Residue Plate Handling.
Press the button [Options] in dialog Batch: [Nr.] ‐ Batch: [Nr.] for the batch
you want to edit.
2 Tag in the Optimizations list the glass type for which individual stockplates
shall be cut again.
The Lites list shows all lites for a batch belonging to the selected glass type.
You can skip only lites with a status other than Cut.
3 Click the right mouse key on the lite to be skipped during cutting.
A context menu appears with the entries Skip pattern, and Do not send cut‐
ting code.
4 Select Skip Pattern to stop the system from creating a cutting code and a
breakout pattern for this lite.
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Suppress cutting code creation

If you select Do not send cutting code for a lite, the system will create no cut‐
ting code, but the breakout pattern will be shown in XTV.
1 Open the dialog Residue Plate Handling.
Press the button [Options] in dialog Batch: [Nr.] ‐ Batch: [Nr.] for the batch
you want to edit.
2 Tag in the Optimizations list the glass type for which individual stockplates
shall be cut again.
The Lites list shows all lites for a batch belonging to the selected glass type.
You can send no cutting code only for lites with a status other than Cut.
3 Click the right mouse key on the lite to be skipped during cutting.
A context menu appears with the entries Skip pattern, and Do not send cut‐
ting code.
4 Select Do not send cutting code to stop the system from creating a cutting
code for this lite, but show the breakout pattern in XTV.
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Book Batches as Produced

If a batch has been cut while the system still shows its status to be Released, the
production status can be manually set to Produced. This makes the batch un‐
vailable for cutting.
Manually setting the Produced status for a job

Dialog Reset a Cutting Batch shows a list of all batches available for status
changes. The list is sorted by batch numbers. Uncut batches have the status
Released.
2 Select the batch the status of which you want to change from Released or
Started to Produced.
You can tag several batches, and reset them together.
3 Use the [Produced] button to change the status.
The batch is no longer available for cutting.
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Import Optimizations
Function Import optimizations is only required and valid for XOPT‐ON stand
alone versions.
XOPT‐ON can supply a cutting table with cutting data or create table optimi‐
zations if batches are provided by another system. If batches are supplied,
XOPT‐ON can import them for further processing.
The following steps can be performed in connection with the import of batch‐
es:
• Switch on import
• Switch off import
• React to error reports
Switch on import
1 Open the dialog Import.
Select View > Import.
2 Use the [Start] button to start the import.
XOPT‐ON checks the working directory for import files. If import files are
found, the data are imported into the database while the import files are
transferred to archives.
Imported batches are available for further processing in the dialogs Select a
Batch and Select Glass for Optimization.
Button [Start] becomes [Stop].
3 Close the dialog.
Press [Close].
XOPT‐ON monitors the working directory until the import function is
switched off.
Should errors occur during import, these are recorded; and the batches in
question will not be imported. Errors can be processed manually.
Ö “React to error reports” on page J‐41
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Import Optimizations
Switch off import

1 Open the dialog Import.
As long as import is switched on, a minimized dialog is shown in the bot‐
tom left corner of the XOPT‐ON dialog.
2 Use the [Stop] button to terminate import.
Import files just stored in the working directory remain there, unproc‐
essed.
Button [Stop] changes into [Start].
3 Close the dialog.
Press [Close].
React to error reports

Should errors occur during import, these are recorded; and the batches in
question will not be imported.
Import is stopped only at an imminent loss of data. This may be the case if
an existing optimization shall be overridden. Depending on the configura‐
tion, an error message appears.
1 Answer the question in the error report dialog XOPT‐ON.
Select the appropriate button, [Yes] or [No].
Ö Software Reference, “Error Messages” on page J‐95
Import of data is resumed.
2 Open dialog Error Messages. Select menu View > Error Messages.
3 Check the error messages and respond accordingly.
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Manual Entry of Lites

In addition to batches from another system, XOPT‐ON allows to enter lites,
add them to table optimizations, and transfer them to the cutting table.
Use the following steps to enter or delete lites manually:
• Enter rush order lites
• Editing rush order lites
• Delete rush order lites
• Enter rejects
• Delete rejects
Filler orders can be entered and deleted manually in ALCIM:
Enter rush order lites

1 Open dialog Rush Order Lites.
Select menu Input > Rush Order Lites.
Ö Software Reference, “Rush Order Lites” on page J‐50
Dialog Rush Oder Lites shows all entered rush order lites that have not been
used in an optimization so far.
2 Open dialog Enter Rush Orders. Press the button [Add].
3 In field Glass Type, select the glass type for these rush order lites. If various
thicknesses are available, enter the required thickness in field Thickness.
4 In field Rack, enter the rack onto which the rush order lites shall be put after
cutting. Depending on the organization, this field can also remain empty.
5 Enter the number of lites in field Quantity.
6 In field Shape, select the shape number if you want to enter a shape.
You can also process the shapes. To do this, use the [^] button.
Ö Software Reference, “Input of Shapes” on page J‐89
7 Enter the lite dimensions in the fields Width and Height.
When you enter a shape, these fields automatically show the dimensions
of the surrounding rectangle.
8 Save the input of rush orders. Press the [OK] button.
Entered data are saved and shown in the list.
9 Enter more lites or close the dialog.
To enter more lites, repeat the procedure starting from step 2.
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Manual Entry of Lites
Editing rush order lites

1 Open the dialog Input of Rush Order Lites.
Select menu Input > Rush Order Lites...
Dialog Rush Order Lites shows all entered rush orders that have not been
2 On the rush order list, tag the line you want to edit.
3 Press [Edit]. This opens the dialog Input of Rush Order Lites. The fields show
the data of the lite you want to change.
4 Enter the required changes and quit the dialog using [OK].
Delete rush order lites

1 Open the dialog Input of Rush Order Lites.
Select menu Input > Rush Order Lites...
Dialog Rush Order Lites shows all entered rush orders that have not been
2 Tag a line in the list of rush orders.
3 Press the [Delete] button.
The tagged rush order will be deleted.
Enter rejects
If you use XTV at the cutting table, rejects can be entered directly at the ta‐
ble, and is automatically transferred to XOPT‐ON. Rejects can also be en‐
tered manually:
1 Open the dialog Input of Rejects.
Select menu Cutting > Reject Pool > [Add].
Ö Software Reference, “Input of Rejects” on page J‐87
2 In section Product ID enter order number, item number and sub item
number the broken lite belongs to.
3 Enter the reason for the breakage. Select the appropriate entry from the
combo box Reject Reason.
4 Save the entries. Press the [Save] button.
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Delete rejects
1 Open the dialog Input of Rejects.
Select menu Cutting > Reject Pool > [Add].
Ö Software Reference, “Reject Pool” on page J‐85
Dialog Reject Pool shows all broken lites that have been entered, and have
not been used for optimization.
2 Tag one or more lines on the reject list.
3 Press the [Delete] button.
The tagged reject will be deleted.
4 Close the dialog. Press the [Close] button.
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Overview
Overview
The following chapter describes all dialogs available in XOPT‐ON. Depending
on the program version, some dialogs or fields in the dialogs are invisible. The
following versions are possible:
• XOPT‐ON integrated in the ALCIM environment.
• XOPT‐ON integrated in ALCIM together with a ReMaster dispenser.
• XOPT‐ON stand alone.
The description of the individual dialogs shows if an information applies only
to a certain version.
Menus
The following menus appear after starting XOPT‐ON :
A When starting XOPT‐ON B After the start of cutting
Illustr. J-7 XOPT‐ON menus
The menus contain functions, sub‐menus, and dialogs. The following table de‐
scribes the functions and lists the sub‐menus and dialogs. Description of the
dialogs in the following chapters is sorted by menu.
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Menu Structure
Menu Sub-menu Dialog/Function
Close ‐ Finished XOPT‐ON
Input High‐priority lites “Rush Order Lites” on page J‐50

Master data: For a description of master data please refer to the documentation on
ALCIM .
• Articles
• Glass Types Ö Section Import of orders, Software reference, master data menu.
• Tables
• Optimization
parameters
• Stockplates
Optimization New Optimization “Select Glass for Optimization” on page J‐59

Table Optimization “Overview” on page J‐62
“Optimize” on page J‐64
“Stockplates” on page J‐67
Reset “Resetting a Cutting Batch” on page J‐83
Cut Cut Optimization “Select a Batch” on page J‐72

“Batch [number] ‐ Batch [number]” on page J‐75
“Cutting Sequence” on page J‐77
“Residue Handling” on page J‐78
Reject Pool “Reject Pool” on page J‐85
“Input of Rejects” on page J‐87
Window Overlapping Shows all open dialogs (local optimizations) in an overlapping

structure.
Next to another
Shows all open dialogs (local optimizations) next to another.
Table Optimization Batch
1 Shows dialog ʺlocal optimization job 1ʺ.
Table Optimization Batch Shows dialog ʺlocal optimization job 1ʺ.
2
View Import “Import” on page J‐94

Error messages “Error Messages” on page J‐95
Toolbar Shows or hides the toolbar.
Status Bar Shows or hides the status bar.
? Help Starts the online help
Information on XOPT‐ON
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Tab. J-2 Overview of the XOPT‐ON menu structure
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Icons
Some dialogs can be directly loaded via icons:
Icon Dialog/Function
Opens the dialog “Rush Order Lites” on page J‐50
Opens the dialog “Select Glass for Optimization” on page J‐59
Opens the dialog “Select a Batch” on page J‐72
Opens the dialog “Reject Pool” on page J‐85
Opens the dialog “Error Messages” on page J‐95
Opens the dialog “Import” on page J‐94
Tab. J-3 Icons and their functions

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Input
This menu gives access to the following dialogs:
• Rush Order Lites
• Manual Plan Input
• Master data (described in the documentation on ALCIM)
Rush Order Lites

Input > Rush Order Lites...
Illustr. J-8 Rush Order Lites
Rush order lites can be integrated in table optimizations. This dialog shows all
the entered rush order lites. The combo box for field Table allows to view the
rush order lites per table, or for all tables. For details on rush order lites, please
refer to section Detailed scheduling.
Ö Functional Principle, “Rush Order Lites” on page F‐60
Description of Fields
Glass Type Shows the product number of the glass type. The value is adopted

from field Glass Type in dialog Rush Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Glass Type” on page J‐52
Thickness Shows the thickness of the glass type. The value is adopted from
field Thickness in dialog Rush Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Thickness” on page J‐52
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Rack This field shows the rack number. The value is adopted from field Rack
in dialog Rush Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Rack” on page J‐52
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Quantity This field shows the number of rush order lites. The value is taken
from field Quantity in dialog Rush Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Quantity” on page J‐53
Shape No. If the rush order lite is a shape, this field shows the shape number.

0 stands for ʺno shapeʺ. The value is adopted from field Shape in dialog Rush
Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Shape No.” on page J‐53
Width This field shows the width of the rush order lite. The value is taken
from field Width in dialog Rush Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Width” on page J‐53
Height Shows the height of the rush order lite. The value is adopted from
field Height in dialog Enter rush orders.
Ö Software Reference, “Height” on page J‐53
Prio Shows the priority of the rush order lite. Default priority is 0.
All Stations This checkbox defines the rush order lites to be displayed. Usu‐

ally, only those rush order lites will be displayed that were entered at this par‐
ticular terminal in order to edit or delete them. This prevents other terminals
from changing or deleting those records. If you want to see all the rush order
lites existing in the database, you can activate this checkbox. Rush order lites
entered at other terminals appear in a different color in the information win‐
dow below the checkbox All Stations.
; All entered rush order lites are displayed even those entered at other termi‐
nals.
You will see only the rush order lites entered at this particular terminal.
Technical info: Database field: FEIN_TEILE:STATIONID
Table The combo box shows all cutting tables defined. This allows you to al‐
locate rush order lites to a certain cutting table. Option All Tables shows all
rush order lites entered. If you tag a record on the list, the grey area below the
checkbox All Stations shows the table on which the rush order lite is to be cut.
Ö Software Reference, “Tables” on page F‐136
Description of Buttons
Add Use this button to open the dialog Rush Order Entry.
Ö Software Reference, “Input of Rush Order Lites” on page J‐52
Edit Use this button to open the dialog Rush Order Entry for the tagged
record.
Ö Software Reference, “Input of Rush Order Lites” on page J‐52
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Delete This button serves to delete the tagged rush order lite. This produces
a security check. After this, the entry will be deleted.
More information on rush order lites

Ö Buttons, “Buttons” on page A‐23
Input of Rush Order Lites

Input > Rush Order Lites... > [Add]
Illustr. J-9 Input of Rush Order Lites
This dialog allows to enter rush order lites. For details on rush order lites,
please refer to section Detailed scheduling.
Technical info: Database table: FEIN_TEILE
Glass Type The combo box shows all defined glass products. Select the re‐

quired glass type from the combo box. Glass types are defined in master data.
Technical info: compulsory field, database field: POOL_TEILE:GLASART
Thickness The combo box shows all thicknesses defined for the glass type se‐
lected in field Glass type. Select the required thickness from the combo box.
Thicknesses are defined in master data.
Technical info: compulsory field, database field: POOL_TEILE:DICKE
Rack Enter the number of the rack onto which the rush order lite shall be put.
Racks are defined in master data.
Ö Software Reference, “Racks” on page F‐124
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Technical info: Compulsory field, 4digit, database field:
FEIN_TEILE:TISCH_ID
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Quantity Enter the number of rush order lites.
Technical info: compulsory field, database field: FEIN_TEILE:MENGE
Shape No. If the rush order lite is a shape, enter the appropriate shape

number (acc. to shape catalog). When you enter the shape number and leave
the field, the dialog Shape input appears automatically.
Technical info: compulsory field, database field:
POOL_MODELL:MODELL_NR
Width Enter the width of the rush order lite. If it is a shape, enter the width
Technical info: compulsory field, database field: POOL_MODELL:BREITE
Height Enter the height of the rush order lite. If it is a shape, enter the height
Technical info: compulsory field, database field: POOL_ MODELL:HOEHE
Magnifier Use this button to open the dialog Shape Input.
More information on entering rush order lites

Ö Operation, “Enter rush order lites” on page J‐42
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Input of Shapes
Input > Rush Order Lites...> [Add] > [Magnifier]
A B
E
A Input required per shape D Shape overview
B Shape numbers E Parameter overview
C Graphic overview of shapes F Input field
Illustr. J-10 Input of Shapes
This dialog is used to enter standard shapes. The selection is determined by
the shape catalog you are using. The required entries for the selected shapes
are shown in the top left window (A) in the dialog. Your entries immediately
appear in the right window (D) of the dialog; the shape being shown propor‐
tionally. The bottom window (E) shows the input parameters.
The values in front of the required input for the selected shape have the fol‐
lowing meanings:
Value Explanation
W Width of the shape. In case of several
widths = W, W1, W2, etc.
H Height of the shape. In case of several
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Tab. J-4 Description of input values for the selected shape
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Value Explanation
T Trim. In case of several trims = T, T1, T2,
etc.
<‐‐> Reflection flag. Valid input: 0: Normal 1:
Vertically reflected.
@ Rotation flag. Valid input: 90: rotate by
90° 180: rotate by 180° 270: rotate by
270°.
Tab. J-4 Description of input values for the selected shape
More information on shape input

Shape Number
Input > Rush Order Lites... > [Add] > [Magnifier] > [Magnifier]
Illustr. J-11 Shape Number
If you do not know the exact shape number and do not have a printout of the
shape catalog at hand either, this dialog will give you an overview of the ex‐
isting shapes. The shape number highlighted in grey. The above screenshot
shows shape number 1. When you have found the shape you are looking for,
double‐click on it on the list; it will automatically appear as the Field No. in di‐
alog Shape Input.
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Manual Plan Input

Input > Manual Plan...
Illustr. J-12 Manual Plan Input
This dialog allows to create a purele manual plan and save it as local optimi‐
zation in the database. The manual plan can be edited and changed after‐
wards. This is done by means of module PlanEdit. For details on this module,
please refer to the corresponding documentation. No barcode information
will be available for manual plans.
Description of Fields in Section Glass Type
Glass Type This field shows the glass type. The input in this field is adopted

from master data.
Thickness This field shows the thickness of the glass type. The value in this
field is adopted from master data.
Glass Description This field shows a description of the glass type. The input

in this field is adopted from master data.
Left Trim Left edge of the stockplate (in mm) that cannot be optimized. The

input in this field is adopted from field Left trim on tab Parameter.
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Ö Software Reference, “Trim” on page J‐69
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Right Trim Right edge of the stockplate (in mm) that cannot be optimized.

The input in this field is adopted from field Right trim on tab Parameter.
Top Trim Top edge of the stockplate (in mm) that cannot be optimized. The

input in this field is adopted from field Top trim on tab Parameter.
Bottom Trim Bottom edge of the stockplate (in mm) that cannot be opti‐

mized. The input in this field is adopted from field Bottom trim on tab Param‐
eter.
Description of Fields in Section Plan
Batch Shows the number of the batch in which the manually created plan
will be cut.
Locked This column defines whether and by which terminal the batch has
been locked for processing or optimization.
Glass Type Shows the glass type for which the manual plan has been created.
Thickness Shows the thickness of the glass type on the manual plan.
Glass Description Shows the name of the glass that has been added to the

manual plan.
Table Shows the table on which the manual plan shall be cut.
Lite Quantity Shows the number of lites contained in the manual plan.
Lite Sqft. Shows the surface of the lites (in sqm) contained in the manual

plan.
Stockplates Shows the number of stockplates required for the manual plan.
Waste Shows the waste (in %) this manual plan will produce.
Residue Plate Shows the length of the residue plate that results from the

manual plan.
Description of Fields in Section Stockplates
Width Shows the width of the stockplate in mm or inch (configurable).
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Height Height of the stockplate in mm or inch (configurable).
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XY? This column defines the direction of the cross cut. Valid entries:
X: The cross cut must be vertical to the bottom edge of the plate.
Y: The cross cut runs parallel with the bottom edge of the lite.
?: The optimization can choose one of the two directions for the cross cut.
Quantity Shows the number of stockplates available.
Description of Fields in Section Residue Plate
Width If there is a residue plate with the appropriate combination of glass
type/thickness, it can be used. Enter the width of the residue plate in mm.
Height If there is a matching combination of glass type/thickness, it can be
used. Enter the height of the residue plate in mm.
Description of Fields and Buttons in the Bottom Section
Field Without Name This field shows the number of the batch in which the

manual plan shall be cut.
Table Shows the table on which the manual plan will be cut.
New Use this button to start module PlanEdit. For details on this module,
please refer to the corresponding documentation.
Edit This button is active when you have added a manual plan. You can use
this button to edit the plan.
Cutting Use this button to start the cutting process.
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Optimization
Optimization
This menu gives access to the following dialogs:
• Select Glass for Optimization
• Table Optimization Batch [No]
• Resetting a Cutting Batch
Select Glass for Optimization

Optimization > Table Optimization...
Illustr. J-13 Select Glass for Optimization
In this dialog, XOPT‐ON lists all glass types for which there are batches to be
optimized. The available jobs for the selected glass type will be displayed.
Description of Fields in Section Available Glass Types
Glass Type Shows the article number of the glass type for which batches are

available. The input in this field is adopted from master data.
Glass Description This field shows a description of the glass type. The input

in this field is adopted from master data.
Thickness Shows the thickness of the glass type. The input in this field is
loaded from master data.
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Residue Stock This column only appears if XOPT‐ON has been configured to

operate with a residue plate dispenser. This column shows an entry if the res‐
idue plate dispenser contains a lite of the required glass type and thickness.
The number displayed is the length of the residue plate in mm found in the
residue plate dispenser. If the dispenser contains several residue plates of this
glass type and thickness, the longest residue plate will be displayed.
Reject Quantity If rejects has been entered for this glass type, this field

shows the number of broken lites.
Reject Surface If rejects has been entered for this glass type, this field shows

the total surface of the rejects.
Rush Order Lites If rush order lites have been entered for this glass type, this

field shows the number of lites.
Rush Order Surface If rush order lites have been entered for this glass type,

this field shows the total surface.
Description of Fields in Section Available Optimizations
Batch This column shows the number of the batch containing optimizations
for the selected glass type.
Lot This column contains the lot number of the batch that includes optimiza‐
tions for the selected glass type.
Locked This column defines if and from which terminal the lot has been
locked for processing or optimization.
Parameter This column shows the table for which the displayed lot has been
optimized.
Stockplates This column defines the number of stockplates required for op‐
timizing the lot.
Lite Quantity This column shows the number of lites required to optimize

the lot.
Lite Sqft. This column shows the square metres of glass required for lot op‐

timization.
Waste Shows the waste in % resulting from the present lot optimization.
Residue (mm) Shows the length of the residue plate resulting from lot opti‐

mization on the cutting table.
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Optimization
Description of Checkbox
Permit Manual Cutting If this checkbox is tagged, the list Glass Types also

shows the glass types that were defined in master data only for manual cut‐
ting.
show only glass types for automatic cutting
; show glass types for manual cutting as well
Further information
Ö Operation, “Selecting batches for cutting” on page J‐26
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Table Optimization Batch [No]

This dialog serves to set various optimization parameters. The dialog is split
into the following tabs:
• Overview
• Optimize
• Stockplates
• Parameters
Overview
Optimization > Table Optimzation... > Select Glass ‐ [Select] > Overview
Illustr. J-14 Table Optimization ‐ Overview
This dialog presents the batches selected in dialog Select Glass for Optimization.
If an optimization has been run, its results appears here. If no optimization has
been run so far, the fields Stockplates, Waste and Residue (mm) are empty.
After an optimization has been run, you can double‐click on the Glass Type to
start PlanEdit if this is installed at your workstation. PlanEdit shows the brea‐
kout pattern for the stockplate in graphic form.
Description of the List at the Top
Glass Type Shows the article numbers of the glass types included in the se‐

lected table optimization. The input in this field is loaded from master data.
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Thickness This field shows the thickness of the glass type. The input is load‐
ed from master data.
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Optimization
Parameter When an optimization has been run, the system shows the opti‐
mization parameters applied.
Quantity This field shows the number of lites.
Surface This field shows the total surface for the optimized glass type in
square metres.
Stockplates Shows the number of stockplates required for optimization (on‐
ly after optimization).
Waste Shows the waste in % (only after optimization).
Residue (mm) Shows the width of the residue plate (in mm) remaining on

the table for further use (only after optimization).
Description of the List at the Bottom
Batch This field shows the numbers of the lots batches of which are included
in the table optimization displayed.
Lot Shows the number of the lot the lites of which are included in the table
optimization displayed.
Cutting Racks Shows the number of cutting racks scheduled for the lites of

this lot.
Special Glass Batch Defines whether this is a special glass batch. Special

glass batches contain glass types that were defined in master data as special
glass types. Valid entries:
• Yes
• No
Stockplates Shows the number of stockplates scheduled for cutting this lot.
These result from Detailed Scheduling, not from the table optimization.
Waste Shows the waste in % for this lot. This is the result of Detailed schedul‐
ing, not table optimization.
Residue (mm) This field shows the width of the residue plate (in mm) re‐

maining on the table after cutting this lot that can be used further. This is the
result of Detailed scheduling, not table optimization.
More information on table optimization

Ö Operation, “Create Table Optimization” on page J‐29
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Ö Functional Principle, “Table Optimizations” on page J‐15
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Optimize
Optimization > Table Optimization... > Select Glass ‐ [Select] > Optimize
Illustr. J-15 optimize
This dialog serves to enter the settings for optimization. The list provides in‐
formation on the selected glass type.
Description of Fields in Section Optimization Sequence
Batch This field shows the batch(es) to be optimized.
Lot Shows the lot numbers of the individual batches.
Rank Shows the optimization rank. Press the buttons ∧ or ∨ to change the se‐
quence.
Items Shows the number of items included in this batch.
A Racks This field shows the number of A racks required for this batch.
Harp Racks Shows the number of harp racks required for this batch.
Lite Quantity Number of lites included in this batch.
Surface This field shows the lite surface (in sqm) included in this batch.
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Stockplates Shows the number of stockplates needed to cut this batch.
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Description of Buttons in Section Rank Sequence
∧ This button serves to change the sequence. If you choose a batch with rank
1 for example and press ∧, the rank will change from 1 to 2. The sorting of the
table may change as well.
∨ This button will change the sequence. If you choose a batch with rank 1 for
example and press ∨, the rank will change from 2 to 1. The sorting of the table
may change as well.
Select This combo box controls the rank. The combo box consists of as many
ranks as there are batches on the table. You can select a batch from the table,
open the combo box and assign the selected batch the required rank. The ranks
have to be assigned consecutively, i.e. you cannot skip a rank. Rank 1 is fol‐
lowed by rank 2, then rank 3. Rank 2 cannot be skipped. If you assign a lower
tank to a job, sorting of the table will change.
Description of Fields in Section Automatic Compilation
Split Lots This checkbox defines whether lots shall be split. Valid entries:

Lots will not be split.
; Lots will be split. Activating this checkbox may affect the field Rank.
Ö Software Reference, “Rank” on page J‐64
Split Lots by Maximum Number of Cutting Racks This checkbox defines if

lots shall be split and if so, when this is done. If you want to split up lots after
a certain number of cutting racks, enable the checkbox and enter in the follow‐
ing field the quantity after which the lot shall be split.
Use Minimum Lite Sqft. for Splitting Lots This checkbox defines whether

lots shall be split and if so, when this is done. If you want to split lots from a
certain lite surface (in sqm) upwards, enable the checkbox and enter in the fol‐
lowing field the surface after which the splitting shall be done.
Splitting of lots
Lots can be split either by the maximum number of cutting racks, or by
minimum lite surface. These two checkboxes cannot be active at the same
time.
Description of Fields in Section Batch Parameters
XOPT-S This parameter needs to be set if you are working with A racks. The
optimization then takes into account that the lites need to be set on A racks,
maintaining a certain sequence for the following processings.
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Rejects This parameter defines that whenever there are rejects for the select‐
ed glass type, it will be automatically included in the imminent optimization.
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Rush Order Lites Selecting this parameter means that you permit than

whenever there are rush order lites for the selected glass type, these are auto‐
matically integrated in the upcoming optimization.
Filler Sizes for Gaps Only This parameter defines that should there be filler

orders for the same glass type, gaps in the optimization will be filled with filler
orders. The residue plate will not be filled up with filler orders. Existing filler
orders for a glass type are displayed on tab Filler.
Residue Stock This checkbox only appears if you have got a residue plate

stock.
The residue plate stock will not be used
; The residue plate stock will be used
Description of Fields in Section Table
Table The combo box shows all tables configured for your production. Select
the required table from the combo box. The section below shows the table
name.
Description of Fields in Section Optimization Parameter
Optimization Parameter The combo box lists the optimization parameters

for creating the optimization. The system presents only parameters that can be
used by the selected table. Select the required table from the combo box. The
section below shows the parameter name.
Optimize Use this button to start the optimization. The optimization is run in
the background. The results can be viewed in tab Overview as soon as they are
available. The optimization result will be saved in the database only if the but‐
ton [Save] or [Cut] is pressed.
More information on optimization

Ö Operation, “Process Optimizations” on page J‐29
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Optimization
Stockplates
Optimization > Table Optimization... > Select Glass ‐ [Select] > Stockplates
Illustr. J-16 Stockplates
This dialog serves to select for the previously selected glass type the residue
plates and stockplates to be used for optimization. The selected glass type is
shown on the left. The right side shows the suitable stockplate or, if available,
the suitable residue plates.
Description of Fields in Section List of Stockplates (right)
Width Shows the width of the stockplate in mm.
Height Shows the height of the stockplate in mm.
XY? This column defines the direction of the cross cut. Valid entries:
X: The cross cut must be vertical to the bottom edge of the plate.
Y: The cross cut runs parallel with the bottom edge of the lite.
?: The optimization can choose one of the two directions for the cross cut.
Residue Bins This field shows where the stockplate can be found. If it says

ʹstockʹ, the plate is a stockplate. If it shows a number, e.g. 2, the plate is a resi‐
due plate which can be found in slot number 2.
Storing Time / Quantity If the plate is a residue plate, this field shows the

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date and time at which the plate was added to the residue plate stock. If it
shows a number, e.g. 7670, this is a stockplate of which there are still 7670 piec‐
es on stock.
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Description of Fields in Section Residue Plates
Height/Width If there is still a residue plate of the same glass type and thick‐
ness from the last cutting, this can be used. Enter height and width of the res‐
idue plate. The optimization will use this residue plate first, before using a
new stockplate.
Residue plate and lite from residue stock cannot be used at the same
time!
If you are already using a residue stockplate, you cannot use a residue
plate in addition. If XOPT‐ON has been configured to work with a residue
plate dispenser, use of residue stockplates can be switched on or off on tab
Optimize via checkbox Use.
Further information on stockplates

Ö Operation, “Use Stored Residue Plates” on page J‐33
Ö Functional Principle, “Residue Dispenser” on page J‐17
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Optimization
Parameters
Optimization > Table Optimization > Parameters
Illustr. J-17 Parameters
This dialog serves to enter the parameter settings for table optimization. The
list shows the available stockplates. Further details for the fields Width, Height,
XY?, and Quantity you will find in chapter
Ö Software Reference, “Description of Fields in Section Optimization Parameters” on
page J‐69
Description of Fields in Section Coating
None/Top/Bottom If the stockplate is coated, use the radio buttons to define
if the coating is on top or at the bottom. If the stockplate is not coated, enable
radio button None.
Description of Button
Quantity Use this button to open dialog Number of Stockplates.
Ö Software Reference, “Number of Stockplates” on page J‐71.
Description of Fields in Section Optimization Parameters
Trim The fields left trim, right trim, top trim and bottom trim show the trim en‐
tered for this glass product. The grey fields refer to the values taken from the
glass product master data. The values in the white fields can be overridden.
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This is just a temporary change of trim for the batch on hand.
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Auto Subplate This checkbox defines whether the defined, maximum sub‐

plate width can be extended.
; The maximum subplate width can be extended.
The maximum subplate width cannot be extended.
Max. Subplate Field Max. Subplate refers to the maximum subplate width for

the selected glass product. The grey field refers to the values taken from the
glass product master data. The values in the white field can be overridden.
This means a temporary change of hte maximum subplate width for the cor‐
responding batch.
Cutting Mode This field defines the cutting mode for the XOPT(S) optimiza‐

tions. The radio button shows the cutting mode used for detailed scheduling.
Selection of the appropriate cutting mode depends on the cutting table and the
companyʹs requirements. Generally, cutting mode 1 will produce the best
yield while cutting mode 4 shows the worst results. Higher waste might be
compensated by quicker breakout and stacking (due to the simpler cutting
mode). The cutting mode determines the position of the lites on the subplate
between two adjacent Y cuts. Valid entries:
• 1: Between two Y cuts, lites of different width and height can lie next to an‐
other. Hence, W cuts may occur.
• 2: Between two Y cuts, only lites of different width and the same height can
lie next to another.
• 3: Between two Y cuts, only lites of the same item can lie next to another.
• 4: Between two Y cuts, only up to two lites of the same item can lie next to
another.
• 5‐7: Special mode for Coopmes tables. This mode is identical with modes
2‐4.
PlanEdit This button will be active after an optimization has been run. Use
this button to open the program PlanEdit.
Ö For more information on PlanEdit, please refer to the documentation on
PlanEdit.
Cutting This button will be active after an optimization has been run. Use this
button to start cutting.
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Optimization
Number of Stockplates
Optimization > Table Optimization > Parameters > [Quantity]
Illustr. J-18 Number of Stockplates
This dialog shows the number of stockplates available for the selected glass
type.
More information on stockplates

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Cutting
The following dialogs can be selected in the cutting menu:
• Select a Batch
• Batch [number] ‐ Batch [number]
• Cutting Sequence
• Residue Handling
• Reject Pool
• Input of Rejects
• Input of Shapes
• XOPT‐ON Plus
Select a Batch
Cutting > Cut Optimization
Illustr. J-19 Select a Batch
This dialog is used to select one of the batches available. Select one or all opti‐
mizations from the selected batch. These optimizations are prepared for cut‐
ting.
Description of the Batch List
Batch Shows the numbers of the batches the status of which can be changed.
Numbers 1000 ‐ 9999 represent completely optimized batches (e.g. from AL‐
CIM) ready for cutting. Numbers 15000 ‐ 15999 are reserved for self‐created ta‐
ble optimizations. If the term XOPT‐ON Plus appears at this point, this is an
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XOPT‐ON Plus batch.
Ö “XOPT‐ON Plus” on page J‐20
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Status Shows the processing status of the individual batch. The following
statuses are valid:
Status Meaning
Released An optimization has been released for cutting. These
batches can be processed by a table optimization prior to
cutting, or can be cut directly.
Started Processing of the batch has been started. Batches of this job
are already being cut, or optimized locally. This status
appears even if a table optimization was not cut but was
resolved.
Produced Batch has been produced.
Tab. J-5 Status of batches
Locked There is an entry in this column if another XOPT‐ON or another proc‐
ess is currently handling this batch.
Description of the Optimization List
No. Lot number of the optimizations included in this batch.
Status Shows the processing status of the individual batch. For more infor‐
mation, please see
Ö Software Reference, “Status” on page J‐73
Glass Type Article number of the glass type included in this optimization.

The value is loaded from master data.
Thickness Thickness of the glass type included in this optimization. The val‐
ue is loaded from master data.
Glass Description Shows the name of the glass type. The value is loaded

from master data.
Parameter Name of the table for which the optimization has been created.
The value is loaded from master data.
Stockplates Number of stockplates needed for this optimization.
Waste Percentage of waste for this optimization.
Residue (mm) Length of the residue plate remaining after optimization.

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Old Batches Click this checkbox to display even the batch that have already

been produced, and still have got the status Produced.
do not show jobs of status Produced.
; show only jobs of status Produced.
Select Table The combo box can be used to restrict the display. The combo

box shows all cutting tables defined. You can define whether optimization
batches of all tables shall be shown, or only those optimized for the table con‐
figured in your XOPT‐ON installation. If XOPT‐ON has been configured for
ʺTable 9 logicʺ, you can also choose Alternative Tables.
More information on cutting

Ö Operation, “Selecting Batches for Cutting” on page J‐26
Ö Functional Principle, “Cutting Table Control” on page J‐16
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Cutting
Batch [number] - Batch [number]

Cutting > Cut Optimization > [OK]
Illustr. J-20 Batch nnn ‐ Batch mmm
This dialog shows batches and lots selected in dialog Select a Batch for cutting.
Description of the List of Optimizations

Ö Software Reference, “Description of the Optimization List” on page J‐73
Description of the Pattern List
No. Consecutive numbering of stockplates used in this optimization. Num‐
bers correspond to the cutting sequence.
Width This field shows the stockplate width in mm. The input in this field is
Height This field shows the stockplate height in mm. The input in this field is
Opt. Gr. Shows which optimization groups fill the stockplate with lites. Only

two groups per stockplate are valid. An optimization group may be a batch or
a re‐optimization.
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Status Shows the status of the individual stockplates of the optimization. The
following statuses are possible:
Status Meaning
Sent Cutting code was created.
Skip No cutting code will be created for this stockplate, and no
breakout pattern will be supplied.
Do not send No cutting code will be created for this stockplate, but a
cutting code breakout pattern will be supplied.
Cut This status is set when the cutting table has received or
picked up the cutting code (serial link or via network). The
system does not check whether the lite was actually cut.
Tab. J-6 Status of jobs
Table - Start Use this button to create cutting data out of the optimization

data, and transfer these to the cutting table. Cutting is started at the connected
cutting table. The button changes to STOP.
Table - Stop Press this button to stop the transfer of cutting data to the cut‐

ting table. The cutting table finishes cutting the started stockplate. The button
changes to START.
Pattern - Sequence Use this button to open the dialog Cutting Sequence.

Ö Software Reference, “Cutting Sequence” on page J‐77
Pattern - Options Use this button to open the dialog Residue Handling.

XTV - Stop This button stops the breakout display in the connected XTV.
XTV - << This button scrolls back the breakout display in the connected XTV.
Close This button closes the dialog. This is possible only if the system cur‐
rently creates no cutting code. If cutting code creation is under way, use [Stop]
first to stop it.
More information on the cutting of optimizations

Ö Operation, “Check Optimization and Cut” on page J‐27
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Cutting
Cutting Sequence
Cutting > Cut Optimization > [OK] > Sequence
Illustr. J-21 Cutting Sequence
If the selected batch contains several glass types to be cut, this dialog shows
the scheduled cutting sequence for these glass types. Changes cannot be
made.
Stockplates This field shows the number of stockplates for this glass type
which will be cut before the glass type changes.
Glass Type Shows the product number for the glass type. The value is loaded

from master data.
Thickness This field shows the thickness of this glass type in mm. The input
in this field is loaded from master data.
Glass Name This field shows the name of that glass type. The input in this

field is loaded from master data.
More information on the cutting sequence

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Ö Operation, “Show scheduled cutting sequence” on page J‐27
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Residue Handling
Cutting > Cut Optimization > [OK] > Options
Illustr. J-22 Residue handling
This dialog defines what may or shall happen to the residue plates of each
glass type of the selected optimization.
Description of the Optimization List
Lot Lot number of the displayed glass type within the optimization.

from master data.
Glass Description This field shows the name of that glass type. The input in

this field is loaded from master data.
Parameter Shows the cutting table the optimization is meant for.
Stockplates Number of stockplates required to cut this lot.
Waste Percentage of waste for this optimization.
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Residue (mm) Length of the residue plate remaining after optimization.
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Reject Pool Shows how many lites of the reject pool are used in this optimi‐

zation.
Reject Surface Shows the total surface of the reject in sqm.
Desciption of the Stockplate List
No. Number of the stockplate which is needed for the optimization tagged on
the Optimizations list.
Opt Gr. Shows which optimization groups fill the stockplate with lites. Only

two groups per stockplate are valid. An optimization group may be a batch or
a re‐optimization.
Status Shows the status of the individual stockplates of the optimization. The
following statuses are possible:
Status Meaning
Sent Cutting code was created.
Skip No cutting code will be created for this stockplate, and no
breakout pattern will be supplied.
Do not send No cutting code will be created for this stockplate, but a
cutting code breakout pattern will be supplied.
Cut This status is set when the cutting table has received or
picked up the cutting code (serial link or via network). The
system does not check whether the lite was actually cut.
Tab. J-7 Status of jobs
Optimize Rejects Defines how XOPT‐ON shall treat rejects before the last

stockplate of the batch is cut.
Reject is collected in the reject pool.
; Lites that break at cutting, will be automatically reoptimized with the resi‐
due plate.
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Cut Rejects by Residue Plate Length This checkbox defines whether the

broken lites shall be optimized with a new residue plate if the existing residue
plate does not suffice. If this checkbox is tagged, the entry in the following
field is important.
Do not start new stockplate to cut breakage.
; Start new stockplate if the new residue plate is smaller than the new residue
plate length defined in the following field, Length.
Cut residue plate w/ length less than This field is active only if the previ‐

ous checkbox was tagged. Enter the maximum size for the new residue plate.
No new residue plate will be started if reoptimization results in a bigger resi‐
due plate. Reject is collected in the reject pool.
Edit Residue Plate Before Cutting If this checkbox is enabled, the system

will ask whether PlanEdit shall be started.
PlanEdit If you select this button, and module Plan Edit is installed on your
system, PlanEdit is started and gives a graphic display of the optimization.
Description of the Context Menu

Click the right mouse key on a lite with status Cut to delete the status Cut and
allow to cut the lite again.
Click the right mouse key on a lite without a status to set the status Do not send
cutting code or Skip can be set for the selected lite.
More information on residue plate handling

Ö Operation, “Use Stored Residue Plates” on page J‐33
Ö Functional Principle, “Residue Dispenser” on page J‐17
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Cutting
Selecting the Link Optimization

Cutting > Cut Optimization > Select Batch > [OK] > Dialog Active Batch: xxx opens
> Select Optimization > [Start]
Illustr. J-23 Selecting the Link Optimization
The list Available Optimizations shows all batches containing optimizations for
the glass type and thickness selected from the Glass Type list. The dialog head‐
er contains the selected batch, the lot, and the glass type. Select the batch to be
linked with from the table and press [Use].
Description of Fields in Section Selection Parameters and Residue
Plate
All Tables This checkbox defines the optimizations to be displayed. If it is

ticked, the list Available Optimizations shows even the optimizations deter‐
mined for other tables.
Permit Manual Cutting If this checkbox is ticked, the list Available Optimiza‐

tions shows even the glass types designed only for manual cutting in master
data.
Residue Plate Shows the length of the residue plate resulting from the select‐

ed optimization (dialog Active batch: xxx).
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Optimization Result
Cutting > Cut Optimization > Select Batch > [OK] > Dialog Active Batch: xxx being
opened > Select Optimization > [Start] > Select Batch > [Link]
Illustr. J-24 Optimization result
This dialog shows the optimization result after linking. It consists of two sec‐
tions. Section New Optimization after Linking shows the result after linking. Sec‐
tion Original Optimization shows the result prior to/without linking.
The grey area above the buttons tells you what and which quantity has been
additionally optimized.
Repeat Press this button to return to the selection for link optimization where
batch can be selected.
Ö Software Reference, “Selecting the Link Optimization” on page J‐81
Linking This button is used to confirm the result and start cutting of the opti‐
mization.
More information on linking

Ö Functional Principle, “Linking of Residue Plates” on page J‐19
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Cutting
Resetting a Cutting Batch

Optimization > Reset
Illustr. J-25 Resetting a Cutting Batch
This dialog allows to reset batches already started or produced, to be proc‐
essed again. Saved local optimizations can be resolved. Produced batches that
have not been booked yet, can be booked as produced. Delete routines for old
(produced) batches are taken over by the ALCIMServer. Please refer to the
documentation for information on the deletion of batches.
Description of the Batch List
Batch Shows the numbers of the batches the status of which can be changed.
Numbers 1000 ‐ 9999 represent completely optimized batches (e.g. from AL‐
CIM) ready for cutting. Numbers 15000 ‐ 19999 are reserved for self‐created lo‐
cal optimizations.
ess is currently handling this job.
Status Shows the processing status of the individual jobs. Valid statuses:
Status Meaning
Released An optimization has been released for cutting. These
batches can be processed by a table optimization prior to
cutting.
Started Processing of the job has been started. Lots of this batch are
already being cut, or optimized locally. This status appears
even if a local optimization was not cut but was resolved.
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Tab. J-8 Status of batch
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Produced If a released batch is tagged and this button is selected, the batch is
marked as produced, and is no longer available for optimization.
OK If a released table optimization (batch from no. 15000) is tagged, and this
button is selected, the table optimization will be resolved. The included batch‐
es, rejects, rush or filler orders are available for new optimizations. Execution
of this function is preceded by a security check.
If a produced batch is tagged, and this button is selected, the batch is reset and
can be produced again.
More information on resetting

Ö Operation, “Reset Production Status” on page J‐36
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Reject Pool
Cutting > Reject Pool
Illustr. J-26 Reject Pool
This dialog shows all lites entered as or reported broken. If glass type and
thickness fit, lites from the reject pool can be optimized once more in table op‐
timizations or reoptimization.
Description of the Reject List
Batch Shows the batch number the lite originally belonged to.
Order Shows the number of the order the broken lite belongs to.
Line Shows the line item number of the order the broken lite belongs to.
ess is currently handling this lite. This lite is marked as Locked in this case.
Quantity Shows the number of lites.

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Glass Description This field shows the name of that glass type. The input in

this field is loaded from master data.
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ShapeNo. If the broken lite is a shape, the shape number appears in this field.
Rack Number of the (harp) rack that would have held the lite were it not bro‐
ken.
Label No. Label number of the broken lite.
Lot This field is used only for program‐internal purposes and has no mean‐
ing.
Update If more broken lites are reported (e.g. via XTV) while you are using
this dialog, these will be shown only after the dialog display was updated by
means of this button.
Delete Use this button to delete the tagged broken lite from the reject pool.
You can tag and delete several lites at the same time.
Shape Info This button starts the shape display of ALCIM.

Print This button starts a printout listing the contents of the reject pool. This
button is available only if the system was configured accordingly.
Add This button opens the Input of Rejects dialog.
Ö Software Reference, “Input of Rejects” on page J‐87
More information on the reject pool

Ö Operation, “Enter rejects” on page J‐43
Ö Operation, “Delete rejects” on page J‐44
Ö Functional Principle, “Rejects, rush or filler orders” on page J‐14
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Input of Rejects
Cutting > Reject Pool > [Add]
Illustr. J-27 Input of Rejects
This dialog can be used to enter broken lites that shall be included in an opti‐
mization once more.
Description of Fields in Section Part ID
Order Enter the order number the broken lite belongs to.
Line Item Enter the item number of the order the broken lite belongs to.
Sub Item Enter the sub item number of the order item the broken lite belongs

to.
Reject Reason Select the reject reason from this combo box. You can select

only reject reasons defined in master data.
Description of the List of Orders
Order Order number the broken lite belongs to.
Item Item number of the order the broken lite belongs to.
SubItem Subitem number of the order this broken lite belongs to.
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PartNo Part number of the lite.
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from master data.
More information on input of rejects

Ö Operation, “Enter rejects” on page J‐43
Ö Operation, “Delete rejects” on page J‐44
Ö Functional Principle, “Rejects, rush or filler orders” on page J‐14
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Input of Shapes
Cutting > Reject Pool > [Shape Info]
A B
E
A Input required per shape D Shape overview
B Shape numbers E Parameter overview
C Graphic overview of shapes F Input field
Illustr. J-28 Inüut of Shapes
The fields and buttons in this dialog are the same as in dialog Input of Shapes
in the rush order section. The dialog is described there.
More information on shape input

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XOPT-ON Plus Editor

Cutting > XOPT‐ON Plus ...
Illustr. J-29 XOPT‐ON Plus Editor
On the left, the editor shows in section Released Batches all batches from de‐
tailed scheduling that can be processed by XOPT‐ON Plus.
Description of Fields in Section Released Batches
Batch Shows the batch number from detailed scheduling.
Text This field shows the name of the batch number.
Section Imported Batches contains already optimized or imported batches.
Open the tree structure to view more information on the batch in question.
The first level of the tree shows the batch number, the second contains the rack
number while the third tells you the status, the number of lites, and the rack
type. If you click on the second level (rack number) of the tree, the list Imported
Lites provides detailed information on the individual lites.
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> Use this button to move a tagged batch from section Released Batches to sec‐
tion Imported Batches.
< Use this button to move a tagged job from section Imported Batches back to
section Released Batches.
∧ This button is used to change the sequence. Select a batch in section Released
Batches and press ∧ to move it one slot upwards on the list.
∨ This button is used to change the sequence. Select a batch in section Released
Batches and press ∨ to move the batch one position down on the list.
Description of Fields in Section Imported Lites
Batch Shows the batch number from detailed scheduling.
Batch Sequence Shows the sequence of the rack. This is a serial number for

imported racks within a batch.
Serial No. This field lists, in ascending sequence, the serial number within

the batch.
Slot No. If the rack is a harp rack, this field shows the slot number. For A

racks, it shows 0.
Glass Type Shows the product number of the glass type.
Thickness Shows the lite thickness in mm.
Width Shows the width of the lite in mm.
Height Shows the height of the lite in mm.
Order This field shows the order number.
Item Shows the item number of this order.
Status This field shows the status. For details, please see below.
Ö Software Reference, “Status” on page J‐92
XOPT-ON Plus Batch Batch number of the XOPT‐ON Plus optimization.
XOPT-ON Plus Lot Shows the lot number of the XOPT‐ON Plus optimization.

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XOPT-ON Plus Pattern Number of the pattern the corresponding lite belongs

to.
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Tag a batch in the bottom left section to view detailed information on the indi‐
vidual lites in the window on the left.
A time bar appears at the bottom of the dialog. Every coloured rectangle
marks the status of a rack.
The following colors are valid:
Colour Explanation
All lites of the rack have been cut.
All lites of the rack have been optimized.
Lites of the rack have been partly optimized.
Rack has not been optimized yet.
Tab. J-9 Explanation of symbols
The numbers below the colored rectangle indicate the batch and rack number.
Example: 1187/9951 means: batch number 1187 and rack number 9951.
Status The combo box lists the statuses relevant for XOPT‐ON Plus. Valid en‐
tries:
0: Unprocessed
100: Entire racks which have been only partly optimized.
200: Optimized.
300: Cut.
500: If errors have occurred during optimization, the corresponding lites will
get status 500. Apart from that, they appear in the right section of the editor in
a red bar.
Timeline Display The timeline display defines the type of view. The editor is

available for Cutting and for Optimization.
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Update This button serves to update the cluster editor.
Creating XOPT-ON Plus batches

XOPT‐ON Plus bateches can be created in the cluster editor or at cutting.
In the cluster editor, you can tag one or more batches then create in the con‐
text menu the function Create XOPT‐ON Plus job. At cutting, this is possible
only for one batch at a time.
More information on XOPT-ON Plus

Ö Functional Principle, “XOPT‐ON Plus” on page J‐20
Ö Operation, “Creating an XOPT‐ON Plus Batch” on page J‐34
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View
This menu contains the following functions:
• Import (start and end), only for XOPT‐ON stand alone
• Error Messages display
• Show or hide icon bar
• Show or hide status bar
Import
View > Import
Illustr. J-30 Import
This dialog monitors the working directory for import files and shows the im‐
port status.
Batches that have been imported without an error message, appear in dialog
Select a Batch for further processing. Imported data are saved in the database
while the imported files are moved to archives.
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Start When you use this button, the import function will monitor the work‐
ing directory. When new import files are transferred to the working directory,
these are automatically checked and imported into the database. The button
now reads Stop.
Stop Using this button terminates the import. When new import files are
transferred to the working directory, these remain unprocessed until the im‐
port function is restarted. The button now reads Start.
More information on the import

Ö Operation, “Import Optimizations” on page J‐40
Error Messages
View > Error Messages
Illustr. J-31 Error Messages
This dialog shows a new error as well as all errors occurred since the the pro‐
gram was last started.
The following error occurred A new error is shown in this area.
Previous errors This section shows all previously occurred errors.
Error file Use this button to save the contents of this dialog in an error file.

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Parts Index
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Index XOPT-ON
Index XOPT-ON
B – ALCIM J‐13
Basic idea – method J‐12
– cutting code creation J‐9 – stand‐alone system J‐13, J‐94
– cutting optimisation J‐9 Data input
Batch – filler orders J‐14
– Book manually J‐39 – method J‐14
– Cut J‐75 – reject J‐14
– Reset J‐83 – rush order lites J‐14
– Select J‐72 Data Processing
– select J‐29, J‐34 – Table Optimization J‐15
– Sequence J‐27 Data processing
Break down – method J‐14
– Table Optimization J‐35 Delete
– Rush order lites J‐43
C
Change E
– Status J‐39 Editor
Continue – XOPT‐ON Plus J‐90
– Cutting J‐28 Enter
Control – Rejects J‐87
– Table J‐75 – Rush order lites J‐42
Control unit J‐16 Error report J‐41, J‐95
Create
– Cutting Code J‐75 F
– Table optimization J‐26, J‐29, J‐30 Features J‐9
Cut Filler order
– Batch J‐75 – use J‐32
Cutting
– continue J‐28
G
– interrupt J‐28
Glass Type
– Repeat J‐83
– Select J‐59
– repeat J‐35
– Sequence J‐77
– sequence J‐27 H
– skip J‐37 Handling
– Start J‐75 – Residue J‐78
– start J‐28
Cutting Code I
– Create J‐75 Icon
Cutting code – Overview J‐49
– do not create J‐38 Import
Cutting table J‐16 – Data J‐94
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– job J‐40
D – switch off J‐41
Data import – switch on J‐40
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Input – residue plate J‐33

– Manual Plan J‐56 Optimization
– Rush Order Lites J‐52 – Create J‐26
Interrupt – Select J‐72
– cutting J‐28 Optimize
– Select Glass Type J‐59
J – Table Optimization J‐64
Job Overview
– cut J‐26 – Icon J‐49
– select J‐34 – Menu J‐48
– method J‐11
– operation J‐25
L – Software J‐47
Link J‐19 – Table Optimization J‐62
Lite
– enter J‐42
Local optimisation P
– check result J‐31 PlanEdit J‐18
Plate
– cut again J‐36
M – do not cut J‐37
Manual Plan Production status
– Input J‐56 – reset J‐36
Master data J‐15
Menu
– Software J‐47 R
– Structure J‐48 Reject
Method – Optimize J‐30
– data import J‐12 – Pool J‐85
– data input J‐14 – Select J‐30
– data processing J‐14 Rejects
– overview J‐11 – Enter J‐87
– table control J‐16 Repeat
Modules – Cutting J‐83
– connected J‐17 – cutting J‐35, J‐36
– PlanEdit J‐18 Reset
– Residue stock J‐17 – status J‐36, J‐83
– XTV J‐17 Residue
– Handling J‐78
Residue plate
O – optimise J‐33
Operation – show J‐27
– overview J‐25 – use J‐31
Optimisation Residue plate dispenser
– check J‐27 – use J‐33
– cut J‐27 Residue plates
– import J‐40 – link J‐19
– select stockplate. J‐31 Rush Order Lite
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– breakage J‐30 – Select J‐30
– high‐priority sheet J‐30 Rush Order Lites
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Index XOPT-ON
– Input J‐52 Table Optimization J‐15

– Show J‐50 – break down J‐35
Rush order lites – Number of Stockplates J‐71
– delete J‐43 – Overview J‐62
– enter J‐42 – Parameters J‐64, J‐69
– Stockplate J‐67
S Table optimization
Select – Create J‐29, J‐30
– Batch J‐72
– batch J‐26, J‐29, J‐34 U
– breakage J‐30 Use
– Glass Type J‐59 – filler order J‐32
– high‐priority sheet J‐30 – residue plate J‐31
– job J‐34 – residue plate dispenser J‐33
– Optimization J‐59, J‐72
– Stockplate J‐67 V
Sequence View
– Batch J‐27 – Broken lites J‐85
– Cutting J‐77
– cutting J‐27
Shape J‐89 W
Shape Input J‐54 Work
Show – continue J‐28
– Rush Order Lites J‐50 – interrupt J‐28
Skip – repeat J‐35
– cutting J‐37
Software X
– Menu J‐47 XOPT‐ON Plus
– Overview J‐47 – Editor J‐90
Software structure J‐48 – general J‐20
Stand alone system – Import J‐20
– Data import J‐94 – Optimization J‐20
Start XTV J‐17
– Cutting J‐75
Status
– produced J‐39
– reset J‐39
– Set J‐39
Stockplate
– Select J‐67
– select J‐31
Switch off
– import J‐41
Switch on
– import J‐40
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– Control J‐75
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Functional Principle J‐7

Software Reference J‐45

Menus .............................................................................................................................. J‐47

Input .................................................................................................................................... J‐50

Parts Index J‐97

Illustr. J-1 Cutting optimization and cutting table control

Import Data Entry and Processing Table Control

Illustr. J-2 Overview of the work with XOPT‐ON; the work shown in italics only apply in connection with stand alone

Linking to the basic system

Illustr. J-3 Data import in XOPT‐ON

Stand alone system

Input and processing of data

Filler Rush Orders Rejects

Illustr. J-4 Input and processing of data in XOPT‐ON

Rejects, rush or filler orders

Cutting Table Control

Parameters of the linked table

Illustr. J-5 Input and processing of data in XOPT‐ON

Interplay with Other Modules

More information on PlanEdit

Linking of Residue Plates

Linking of residue plates

XOPT-ON Plus Import

XOPT-ON Plus Optimization

Imported Used Primary Secondary

Tab. J-1 Example

Cluster 1 Cluster 2 Cluster 3 Cluster 4 Cluster 5 Cluster 6

Cluster 4 Cluster 5 Cluster 6 Cluster 7 Cluster 8 Cluster 9

Cluster 4 Cluster 5 Cluster 6 Cluster 7 Cluster 8 Cluster 9

Illustr. J-6 Processing several Clusters

Working with Existing Optimi-

Selecting Batches for Cutting

 Selecting batches for cutting

Check Optimization and Cut

 Show scheduled cutting sequence

Sequence in case of several batches

 Check residue plates

 Define start of cutting and start cutting

Interrupt and Continue Work

 Interrupt cutting during an optimization

 Continue cutting after an interruption

Create Table Optimization

 Select glass type and job for table optimization

Select only rejects and rush orders

 Create table optimization

Check and Process Table Optimization

 Select other stockplates for optimization

 Use residue plate from previous optimization

 Add filler sizes to the optimization

Use Stored Residue Plates

 Use dispenser plates for optimization

Working with XOPT-ON Plus

Creating an XOPT-ON Plus Batch

 Creating XOPT-ON Plus batches in the editor

 Creating an XOPT-ON Plus batch at cutting

Repeat, Reset, or Book Steps

Resolve Table Optimization

 Resolve created and saved table optimizations

Reset Production Status

 Re-cut already cut lites

 Re-cut already cut batches

Selecting batches for cutting

Show scheduled cutting sequence

Check residue plates

Define start of cutting and start cutting

Interrupt cutting during an optimization

Continue cutting after an interruption

Select glass type and job for table optimization

Create table optimization

Select other stockplates for optimization

Use residue plate from previous optimization

Add filler sizes to the optimization

Use dispenser plates for optimization

Creating XOPT-ON Plus batches in the editor

Creating an XOPT-ON Plus batch at cutting

Resolve created and saved table optimizations

Re-cut already cut lites

Re-cut already cut batches

Suppress cutting code creation

Manually setting the Produced status for a job

Switch off import

React to error reports

Enter rush order lites

Editing rush order lites

Delete rush order lites