Automation of layout and preparation for printing graphic materials for board games

Abstract

The paper presents a software tool designed to automate the layout and preparation for printing of graphic materials of board games. The software has a graphical and console interface, a well-thought-out architecture that allows you to avoid duplicating the source code of algorithms for different interfaces. The main functions of the software tool are: preparing a specification file with a wide selection of parameters (various types of printing materials, sheet formats (including roll printing), options for source files of board game materials and ways to compare them, choice of packaging strategy); generation of documents for printing in accordance with specifications. Software algorithms solve problems of two-dimensional packaging and guillotine cutting. The use of software will reduce the costs of preparing and producing board games.