The Price page can only be enabled when the user selects Min Price as the optimization type on Setup page, and is illustrated in Figure 6.6.17. The Price page shows the material name and thickness applied to the outline defined on the Setup page, and provides the price list of material. It allows the user to perform create, import or delete operations.

Figure 6.6.17  Price page

Material

Material shows the material name defined on Setup page and cannot be modified.

Thickness shows the material thickness defined on Setup page and cannot be modified.

Price List

In the installation directory folder, there is a price.csv file which is a table made according to different thickness and width. The initial price values in the price list are read in from this file, and the user is allowed to modify and edit this file.

New  allows the user to create a line at the end of the list, but the new line is not allowed to be inserted into the middle of the list. After clicking this button, the program will automatically add a new line and the price value is same with the last line.

Delete  allows the user to delete any line in the list.

Import  allows the user to import the modified price list which format is Csv.

Extra Cost allows the user to accept default or modify the extra material price.

Scrap Cost allows the user to accept default or modify the scrap price.

Figure 6.6.18  Result of Blank Nesting