Sheet Cuting Software for Macintosh
74extiger
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I posted a similar query about a year ago. But now I really need it. Looking for a Macintosh-friendly Cut List program.
Gary Curtis
Northern California
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You may have to go to virtual pc...
http://cutlistplus.com/support/kbtopic.aspx?kbid=13
My version of Virtual PC only operates with Windows 98. And even then, the driver for my Mac-friendly printer won't permit me to generate paper drawings from CutList.I can't buy software that requires me to buy yet additional software. Especially when the latter defeats my intention to print cut lists.What to do?Gary
Best option; get an old copy of adobe acrobat, or someting similar that would let you print pdf or jpeg files in Windoze 98, and then print those from the mac os.
Or; get an inexpensive used PC for the dedicated task. Ask around, someone you work with might have one sitting in a corner, that they would let you have. There are companies who purchase government owned computers at auction, and "rehab" them to sell. The "rehab" typically consists of reformatting the hard drive, and reinstalling the operating system, and whatever software the machine came with. The older brother bought a rehabbed pc, with Windows XP loaded for $250. It isn't a barn burner, but he isn't near to being a power user. (I found out later that the only problem with the old machine is he kept getting "insufficient memory" errors. The hard drive was full. Mostly because he had a nasty habit of just turning the machine off instead of shutting it down. So, all the temp files and folders, that windoze writes and then erases at shutdown, were still there.)
Good suggestion about using pdf files to transfer between systems for printing purposes. I downloaded CutListpro yesterday, but it won't run on Windows 98. So, at the least, I'll have to get an updated version of VirtualPC to run on my Macintosh.Limited desk space around here would preclude using a dinosaur-model PC for this single purpose. Now I know what they refer to when they bring up "slippery slope".Gary
This is one area where the Mac has been at a disadvantage, i.e., very specialized programs for smallish vertical markets.
Anyway, take a look at Cabinet Cruncher:
http://www.cabinetcruncher.com/?gclid=CJSitvnI_4sCFSA4hgod6S4Rvg
It is Excel based so will work happily with your Mac
I assume that you don't have an Intel Mac? If and when you do, you will be able to run the occassional piece of Windows software using Boot Camp or Parallels.
Hastings
Before spending $99 I looked through their Manual (in PDF format.) This program gives you lots of numbers. Great for a pro cabinet shop. I'm looking for a drawing, a cutting diagram to minimize waste material from 4x8 plywood stock. Cabinet Crunch deals with numbers only. Unless I am missing something.But I'm still wary Thanks,Gary
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