Summary

The CP_POLYSLIDE command in CADPower is designed for precisely positioning tapered cut pieces along the slope of a larger polygon. This tool is particularly useful for sheet placement, panel alignment, and material optimization in BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander.

CADPower -> BOM/BOQ Tools -> Panels/Layouts/Sizing -> Copy and offset panels with gaps

Key Features:

1. Precise Placement of Tapered Cut Pieces

Designed to fit trapezoidal or irregular panels within a polygon.
Ensures accurate alignment of adjacent pieces along a slope.

2. Controlled Copy and Offset with Gaps

Automatically copies and offsets panels while maintaining a user-defined gap.
Helps in efficient sheet cutting and material usage planning.

3. Intelligent Sliding Mechanism

Requires selection of three key points:
- First slide point – Defines the starting position.
- Second slide point – Determines the sliding direction.
- Third adjacent side point – Ensures correct alignment of the next panel.
Panels are positioned logically to minimize wastage and maximize fitment.

4. Ideal for Sloped and Trapezoidal Panel Layouts

Works well with polygons that have two parallel sides.
Ensures sequential and orderly placement of cut pieces.

5. Enhances Material Efficiency in Sheet Layouts

Reduces manual repositioning of panels and improves precision.
Helps in generating optimized nesting layouts for manufacturing and fabrication.

Ideal Applications

Sheet Metal & Fabrication: Arrange tapered cut panels for manufacturing.
Construction & Roofing: Fit trapezoidal or irregular panels within sloped areas.
Woodworking & Flooring: Align angled panels for optimized cutting and placement.

Seamless CAD Platform Compatibility

The CP_POLYSLIDE command is optimized for BricsCAD, AutoCAD, ZWCAD, and ARES Commander, making it a powerful tool for structured sheet and panel placement.

This tool eliminates manual adjustments, ensures accurate spacing, and enhances workflow efficiency in material layout and cutting processes.