Sort Method - Intec ColorCut SC5000 Series User Manual

11.1 Sort Method

The Sort Method setting
to the beginning of the next.
The Intec ColorCut Pro software can operate in 5 modes:
None: No sort to the cutting is employed and the software will cut in the order it read
the lines into the application.
Diagonal : Aimed to reduce cut times based on the principle that while moving
between cuts, both the X,Y motors may be used. If both motors are used the travel
speed is higher. Diagonal sort gives weighting to close movements that engage both
motors. (Sometimes but not always producing diagonal travel paths).
Increasing X: Cuts all lines starting from the top of the sheet, working down the
sheet (along the X axis only.)
Increasing Y: Cuts the longest straight cut first on the Y axis only. A predictable
cutting sort method but not always the fastest.
Closest point : The order of the cutting is sorted such that the ColorCut will cut
closest to PageMARK4 first. At the end of each cut, ColorCut will continue cutting
from the next closest point trying to avoid long circuitous travel paths.
There is no wrong setting; however Increasing X is best for most profiles, especially
Die-Cut (Cut Through applications) as any elements that might drop out will 'stay out
of the machine', as the cutter continues to work down the sheet.
However if you are experiencing a peculiar cutting problem, changing between the
options can change the direction of the blade and may help eliminate issues.
Typically it is recommended to use the sort method "Increasing X" for
optimum output path.
When using Increasing X, it is recommended to ensure
'Start Each Color at Origin' is checked. If more than
1 color/action is used (such as first CREASING), this will
ensure ColorCut Pro to start the CUT sequence at the top of the sheet.
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changes how the cutter moves from the end of one cut
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