Line free

The Line free function is used to generate a separation cut with punching at a freely selectable position and angle. Various parameters for the separation cut can be set beforehand. The separation cut is made in such a way that part contours are not damaged.

Insert manually a separation cut with punching

  • You have opened a sheet of a nesting.
  1. Under Nesting > Separation cuts > Punching, click the Line free button.
  1. Make your desired settings and click OK.
  • The program checks whether a suitable tool is available for the settings made.
  • If the separation cut is displayed directly: A suitable tool is available. Continue with step 7.
  1. Activate the option Tool from standard tool file.
  1. Select a tool category and click OK or use one of the tool selection buttons.
  1. Select your desired tool and click OK.
  1. Click with the left mouse button in the workspace.
  • The separation cut is displayed.
  1. Turn the separation cut with the right mouse button in the desired direction.
  1. Move the separation cut to the desired position with the left mouse button.
  1. Fix the separation cut with the middle mouse button.
  1. If you want to generate more separation cuts, repeat steps 7 to 9.
  1. Click Close.
  • The function is ended and the changes are applied.