@slbaumgartner said:
I mean this as discussion, not argument π
That's the way I understood it too, so I hope I didn't sound like I was arguing back... just agreeing that for board layout there's too many variables for it to be useful, but that mightn't be the case with (some) sheet goods.
@slbaumgartner said:
Even for sheet goods, the layout facilities in CutList don't take orientation of the figure into account.
That would make it fairly useless for veneered sheet goods (or the laminated bamboo we often use) I wasn't sure whether it allowed you to specify grain direction in layout.
@slbaumgartner said:
To your second point, I have never been impressed with the layout algorithms in CutList. I've seen them propose a layout that called for a second sheet when those pieces could be fit into the first sheet by a bit of rearrangement and reorientation.
That's disappointing, and by your overall account it would seem layout in its current incarnation has limited value β or least limited use cases where it might be of value.
@dave r said:
I know that Steve had been working on improving the layout section of the plugin shortly before his death. He and I had been discussing it only the week before. It's unfortunate that we won't see his improvements now. Maybe someone else will be able to take it further, though.
That's too bad that he didn't have the chance to finish his work. Much worse that he passed too soon and without much forewarning (if I understood well from your earlier post)
@dave r said:
He was a good friend and I for one miss him.
I never had the opportunity to interact with him, but I appreciate his contributions and I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.