
  Dear User,

  Welcome to "Cutting Wizard 5.0" - Length Nesting Program.

  This  program  is  a  result  of  several  years  of  research and
  professional work.  I am sure that you  will  benefit  from  this.

  Please read on, for more information. Thank you.

                                    M. Nimal Gunarathne  B.Sc.(Eng.)
                                    --------------------------------
                                    (CEO-Primesoft Global Solutions)

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  A brief description
  ===================

  Construction materials like Aluminium,  steel,  timber,  etc., are
  typically  available  only  in  stock  (standard)  lengths.   This
  requires the customer  to  buy  stock  lengths  and  cut them into
  smaller pieces in accordance with the needs.    To  minimize  cost
  involved,  the customer has to find the optimum buying and cutting
  schedule,   which  results in minimum waste of money and material.
  This poses a complex mathematical problem to the customer.

  Generally,  several stock sizes are available for a given  profile
  (cross section), which are priced approximately according to their
  lengths.    In  some  instances  the  customer may have some stock
  lengths remaining form a  previous  cutting session.   Besides the
  kerf allowance may also to be considered.   All  the  above  facts
  will further complicate the customer's problem.

  Due to the above  difficulties,   instances  of optimum buying and
  cutting of stock lengths are  rare.    In  general,   the  average
  wastage  involved  in cutting lineal material lies in the range of
  5-15%.   The  "Cutting  Wizard"  is  an advanced computer program,
  which successfully brings down this wastage to a figure closer to,
  or less than 1%, saving time, money and material for the user.

  The "Cutting Wizard" learns the details of available stock lengths
  and  required  cut lengths (cut-list) from the user,  and provides
  the optimum buying and cutting schedule to minimize the waste.

  Customer is  benefited  by  reducing  waste  and  making  accurate
  estimates quickly, which makes his bids competitive.

  This program can also benefit material suppliers.  They can assist
  and attract their customers by offering them the best  buying  and
  cutting schedules free of charge.  Furthermore, instead of selling
  stock  lengths,   suppliers can provide the exact lengths required
  making life easier for  customers.    In addition to the financial
  benefits gained from increased sales,  suppliers will also benefit
  as they can make use of the free off- cuts that can be recycled.

  Use  of  this  computer  program  will  allow you to eliminate all
  avoidable waste involved in linear cutting.  This will enable your
  organization to make considerable savings  as  well as be ahead of
  competition.   At the same time,  you will be helping the world to
  preserve its limited valuable resources.

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  Installation Guide
  ==================

  NB -  The Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime files are necessary to run this
        program.  If you don't have them, you can download them from
        Simtel network.

        ftp://ftp.simtel.net/pub/simtelnet/win95/dll/simvb6-6.zip

        If you find any difficulty please contact us.  Alternatively
        you can download the  file "cw50e505.zip" which includes the
        "Cutting wizard" program and the Runtime files from our  web
        site at  http://www.cw.slt.lk


  Procedure ( When Runtime files installation is over. )
  ------------------------------------------------------

  Start Windows 95 ( 97 or 98 )

  Unzip the file "cw50-505.zip" to any desired directory.   Then run
  file "Setup.exe".    The  default  directory  for  installation is
  "C:\Program Files\Cw50e".   Do not change this unless there  is  a
  special reason.

  Running "Cutting Wizard 5.0"
  ----------------------------

  Double click the "Cutting Wizard"  Icon,   or  Select  "  Start  |
  Programs  |  Cutting  Wizard 5.0e" To start the program.   Use the
  "sample*.pro" files to test the program.

  Creating a Shortcut
  -------------------

  Click the right mouse button in the  desktop.    Select  "  New  |
  Shortcut   |   Browse   "   and   select   the   file  "C:\Program
  Files\Cw50e\Cw50e.exe".   Suggest "CW50e" for  the icon name,  and
  click "Finish".

  Printing the document file for more Information
  -----------------------------------------------

  Please read the "CW50-505.TXT" file  for  a  detailed  information
  about the "Cutting Wizard" program.

  You can easily load the "CW50-505.TXT" file into MS Word.   Please
  have the settings given below.

               Paper Size     ==>  A4
               Font           ==>  Courier New
               Font size      ==>  10

               Top    margin  ==>  1.0"
               Bottom margin  ==>  1.0"

               Left   margin  ==>  0.8"
               Right  margin  ==>  0.8"


  You will see, that the document is properly paged.   You will also
  find that a detailed discussion is included in the document.   The
  document has 18 pages.  Please print it and read it conveniently.

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  Status of the program
  =====================

  This is a shareware program.   The trial period should not be more
  than 30 days.   You may not rent,  lease, sell, modify, decompile,
  disassemble or reverse engineer cw50e.exe.

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  Warranty
  ========

  "Cutting Wizard" is provided on an "AS IS" basis.   I (  M.  Nimal
  Gunarathne  )  and the Company Primesoft Global Solutions disclaim
  all warranties relating  to  this  software,  whether expressed or
  implied.   The person using the software bears all risk as to  the
  quality and performance of the software.


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  Distribution
  ============

  Hereby   the  permission  is  given  to  everybody  to  distribute
  CW50-505.ZIP on disks, BBs or CDs, provided that it is distributed
  in it's original form.

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  Author
  ======

  I  am  a Mechanical Engineer by profession.   Please contact me if
  you require further details about the program.   Your comments are
  welcome.

       Postal address             --->  M. Nimal  Gunarathne
                                        Primesoft Global Solutions
                                        23,  First Lane,
                                        Station  Road,
                                        Homagama - 10200,
                                        Sri Lanka.

       E-mail                     --->  nimalgm@sltnet.lk

       Web site URL               --->  http://www.cw.slt.lk

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