The default mode for many shops. The software starts at the home position, cuts the nearest part, then repeatedly moves to the next nearest un-cut part. Strategy: It feels intuitive—no wasted long traverses. Pitfall: It can lead to "thermal trapping," where the torch cuts a small part, jumps far away, then returns, causing uneven heat distribution in thin materials.
Traditional A* minimizes the cost function $f(n) = g(n) + h(n)$, where $g$ is the cost from the start and $h$ is the heuristic estimate to the goal. pronest path planning
ProNest offers several distinct planning strategies, each suited to different production scenarios. The user selects these via the "Path Control" tab. The default mode for many shops