Overview

This guide is intended for new manufacturers and users who would like a refresher on how to process jobs in CADCode. 
Below is a quick start guide on how to check each part in CADCode and their part specific data. 

Skip to how to process a job within CADCode by clicking the bullet point link below. 

• Processing Jobs Inside of CADCode.

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Quick Start Operating CADCode Guide:  

Once the job successfully exports from WoodCAM, CADCode should automatically open up. 

Within the CADCode Control Panel, you can see each part of your cabinetry under each material type. 

Image 1. (Overview of Imported Job)

Check all parts/panels and their specific information 

By double clicking and expanding the sheet stock (material), you'll see more options for that material type.
If you double click and expand the Programs section, you'll then see all the parts for that material type. 

Image 2. (Preview to Programs)

Image of expanded part list after double clicking Programs below.

Image 3. (Preview of Expanded Program Parts)

You can click on each part (panel) underneath the Programs drop down to view each part and see the parts details/information. 

Such as, dimensions of the part, drill locations and sizes, routing locations etc. 
As shown below. 

Image 4. (Expanded Overview of CADCode Parts)

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Processing Jobs Inside of CADCode.

Step 1.

Process all parts and nest them within CADCode. 

Click on the symbol that looks like two triangles facing right and Process All Packages.

Image 5. (Process All Packages)

When the job is processing, the Progress tab will open up in CADCode and read all the part information so it can nest all the parts in the most efficient way with the highest yield percentage on the sheet. 

Image 6. (Progress Tab)

When the job has been processed, you'll be brought to the Results tab.
Within the results tab you'll be able to view how the parts are nested and see the yield percentage per sheet. 

Image 7. (Results Tab)

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Step 2.

Click on Pattern and you can view the sheet and all nested parts on the sheet.

Image 8. (Nesting Layout)

Pattern 1 Nesting Below:

Image 9. (Nested Parts Overview)

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Example of full screen below.

Image 10. (Full Screen Nest)

The below guide will be your next steps after processing a job within CADCode. 

Next Steps: Printing Parts Labels in CADCode