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You can use any software you want to draw it, or just draw it directly in en route. I usually draw in flexi and save as dxf file then import into en route and assign toolpaths.

What material are you planning to use? It's pretty simple really, depending on your setup the hardest part is getting your hold down and spoilboard sorted so you can get a consistent depth of cut. Then it's just a V bit and draw a few boxes. Here is a good reference of how they are typically...

Michael Janda has some good free resources for stuff like this, all his stuff is geared toward design services but translates well for the most part. He is big on deciding if the client is going to be beneficial to work with before ever developing a relationship.

Actually, I did a quick proof of concept based on your request. It needs a lot more polishing and there are some weird excel syntax things with spaces so I just added an underscore. Anyone with a decent coding background (not me) could probably fix it up in a hurry. I just followed the concept...

You could split them out into sub tables, but it gets pretty messy pretty quick, and way more tedious to update. Sub headings or color coding seems to be the best for finding things quickly

Colorcrest, do you use any database software and if so how do you like it and what would you change?

While I agree with almost all of your suggestions, I would say that your intended objective is counter to my original intent with the example. Sheet 1 was intended to act less like a spreadsheet and more like an "app" or UI with calculations and a very basic material catalog in the background. I...

Updated link here: https://1drv.ms/x/s!AiAVHrO58fvtkGhjH4qUYAxLmpJ5?e=Zazvby

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A mechanical fastener is obviously the best, but most silicones will still set in below freezing (just slower setting). "Apply when surface temperatures are between -35°F to 140°F. " from the sheet linked below. https://www.dap.com/media/3163/dap-100-silicone-wd-sealant_tds_3319.pdf

No Problem, I tend to highlight prices in a certain color and change when they are updated so I can quickly see when the price was last updated. I try to get through most of it quarterly but it helps to pick away as I go sometimes. Odd ball or volatile materials tend to get updated per quote.

Basic premise is that SHEET1 is a simple pricing tool and uses a dropdown field with vlookup to pull in pricing from the table in SHEET2, if this sounds complicated its really not, but you may want to stick with something even more basic.

Yeah, just thought there used to be an option to attach native files...thought I shared a flexi file before. Here it is: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AiAVHrO58fvtkGd6v9COnG8av0BD?e=DtwNKc This will only be useful to those who are fairly competent with excel and using formulas. Material pricing catalog...

I have a generic version of one that I made and have modified for specific common products. Would be glad to share but I don't know how to upload an excel file...

I had a little trouble with availability from the sign suppliers but the big plastics companies didn't seam to have any issues. I ordered 32 sheets of 2mm black komatex (an odd product request in my opinion) and two local warehouses had it in stock (and plenty more). I realize this is different...

Not just 651 either, I believe its affecting all of the cut vinyl lines including some 24". I would try finding all the small sign supply houses throughout the country and buy up what you can find. There are still plenty of small suppliers, some don't even have web stores.

I have had a metallic blue roll on order since march, about a month ago I had my supplier check with oracal and they said all 15" production has been suspended until further notice to try to keep the other production going...

Following. I have wanted to give it a try since reading the 4 hour workweek (obviously I haven't successfully implemented his teaching yet lol).