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Learn how to use CutOptim to optimize your cutting in minutes. From adding materials to exporting your first cut plan.

Understand the CutOptim interface: sidebar input panel, canvas results area, toolbar, and project panel navigation.

Optimize rectangular sheet material: plywood, MDF, glass, metal sheets, foam board. Full guide to 2D mode in CutOptim.

Optimize rods, pipes, bars, and profiles with CutOptim's 1D linear cutting mode. Minimize offcuts and material waste.

Specialized mode for timber, lumber, and structural wood with cross-section matching and grain direction support.

Master every setting in the CutOptim sidebar: kerf width, kerf tolerance, start/end trim, minimum offcut, first cut direction, currency, optimization goal, cost per cut and detailed cost entry.

Kerf tolerance lets the optimizer accept pieces that overshoot the bar by up to a small amount. A practical guide to measuring real-world kerf jitter, picking the right value, and reading the tolerance counter on the results page.

Save, organize, and switch between cutting projects and individual cuts. Manage your work and sync to the cloud with Pro.

Export your cutting plan as PDF, CSV, SVG, DXF, label sheets, or quotation. Full guide to every export format.

Track and reuse leftover material pieces to minimize waste over time. Save offcuts to inventory and use them in future jobs.

Track cutting progress per sheet or bar directly in CutOptim. Mark sheets as cut, in progress, or done — state saves automatically.

Import cut lists and stock from CSV files or paste directly from Excel and Google Sheets. Save time on large jobs with bulk data entry.

Add your company name, logo, and slogan to PDF exports for a professional client-facing presentation. Pro feature.

Save and reuse frequently used sheet sizes and bar lengths. The Material Library keeps your common stock materials one click away.

Animate and step through the exact order of cuts with CutOptim's Cutting Sequence feature. Reduce errors on the shop floor.

Add client name, project number, and any other metadata to every PDF export using Custom Text Fields. Configured in the Dashboard.

Share projects and cuts across your team with CutOptim's Team Workspace. Up to 3 members collaborate on the same projects in real time.

Generate professional client quotations with itemized material costs, tax, and company branding. Business-tier feature.

Complete list of keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow in CutOptim. Speed up data entry, navigation, and optimization runs.

Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting for CutOptim. Solve common issues with optimization, exports, login, and plan limits.