Workflow - Routing component

Workflow - Routing component

Workflow has been extended with the routing component. 

Available from V2026.1.0

Routing elements explained

  • Lead-in = Entry path before cutting.  
  • Lead Length = Distance of the entry path.
  • Angle = Direction of entry.
  • Circular Lead = Curved entry instead of straight.
  • Lead Out = Exit path after cutting.
  • Overcut = Extra cutting beyond the contour endpoint.

Lead Types

A.  Straight Line Lead

When Straight Line Lead is selected, the tool approaches the contour in a straight line before starting the cut.

In the example shown:

  • Angle: 90°
  • Lead Length: 10 mm

The cutter starts 10 mm away from the contour and approaches it at a 90° angle.

Example

B.  Circular Lead

When Circular Lead is selected, the tool enters the contour using an arc rather than a straight line.  This ensures a smoother tool entry and less stress on the material. 

The Radius setting controls the size of the arc.

Example


    • Related Articles

    • XML input Component

      Preserved elements /Job and /NestParts are preserved elements in the Root of the XML. These XML's aren't supported won't work properly in the XML Component. Single Document XML example You can use Elements and Attributes in your XML. Mandatory is a ...

    • Creating a new Workflow

      To create a new Workflow you first need to open the Workflow application. On a Windows PC, you will find it here: C:\Program Files\PrintFactory, and on macOS, here: HD/Applications/PrintFactory. After opening the application you need to click the ...

    • Preflight - Document Component

      Preflight Tool The Preflight tool automatically checks your document for production‑critical issues before printing. It compares each file against a selected Preflight Profile—created in Editor → Preferences → Errors and synchronized to your Cloud ...

    • Nester - Output Component

      Nester Tool The Nester tool hands off a prepared job from your workflow to a Nesting Queue (in PrintFactory Cloud), so it can be automatically nested, ganged, or batched with other compatible jobs. Use it to bridge pre‑press automation with ...

    • Excel / CSV input Component

      General Excel or CSV files can be used in a Hotfolder to inject Documents into Workflow. Each row in a Excel / CSV file will be handled as a individual Job. Mandatory is a direct downloadable path to your Document. This can be a file path to a ...