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Grain Direction Tool - For those who have trouble visualizing parts and orientation

Hey All, 

I sometimes have a hard time visualizing the correct grain direction on parts on a nested sheet/how it looks in 3d. Sometimes the part is close in size W x D but I need a better way to check. So I worked on this and has been helpful for myself and decided to share with yall. Im hoping it can help anyone else that struggles or has hard time visualizing at times. 

First, you select which grain direction the material is, then input the size of the part. The WIDTH always represents the Front. Makes it easier to always be consistent on what directions what. Then input the size of your part and which direction the grain needs to run on that part specifically. Then based on which direction you picked it will show you how that part show be laying on your nest. 






Hopefully this might help some people out. I know if I have to make a quick impromptu change/product and trying to always confirm if a set of shelves are running correctly or not. 

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