LogiTrace Unfolding Software from ProMotion Controls (www.promotioncontrols.com) is the newest addition to the company’s suite of shape-cutting control software.

By providing operators with immediate and automatic 3D views, showing how entered data translates into unfolded parts and final products, the software makes it easy to cut sheet metal for HVAC piping and ductwork. Operators can also input a range of order processing information, make changes on-the-fly and easily save processed data into DXF files.

With LogiTrace, unfolded parts are dimensioned immediately and automatically for fast and easy operator viewing, eliminating guesswork. If parts are too big for the sheet size, the software lets users change the number of welds. The software compensates for sheet thickness, and 3D perspectives help eliminate mistakes. There are 128 module templates to draw from and to work with. Features called Combi-Contour and Combi-Figure enable users to create their own custom shapes and parts.

Users are also able to enter information for order processing, including material type, thickness, number of parts, and customer numbers. Each part, seam and fold can be automatically saved in both 3D files and 2D DXF formats. One-to-one enhanced part printout is supported. The software is compatible with Autocad, MegaCad, and ME10. DXF-file formats are compatible with virtually all CAD/CAM systems.