The algorithm prioritizes layouts with the minimum number of cuts and the least waste. This is ideal if you're using a jigsaw, laser cutter or CNC machine. There are currently four layout preferences available.

When using this option, you can ignore the width measurements on the exports and visualisation.

Linear material selecting this option will remove the width inputs and adjust the visualisation for easier use with long thin materials such as construction timber.

Sheet material is for use with plywood, MDF, acrylic, or any other sheet materials.

Your parts will now have imported and be ready to calculate. A preview of your data is generated - if it looks ok then click the Import button. Length - Width - Quantity - Name (optional) - Trim (optional) - Banding (parts only).Ĭopy the values directly from the spreadsheet and paste them into the input field in WorkshopBuddy leaving out any column labels. You can copy data from your spreadsheet and paste directly into the Inputs panel. Importing from spreadsheets such as Excel is quick and straightforward. We think this will be useful if you have to send your requirements to a supplier or colleague. A useful feature is the sharing functionality - you can send your results to someone else. You can save and load your inputs, options & calculation results to access on different devices or if you're working on more than one project at the same time. You can set your decimal point preferences in your account.

Be a single type, such as millimeters or inchesĭecimal or fraction units can be set in the Options panel.

There are various options and settings which can tailor your layouts.

Use the Export panel to print your layouts.

View the visualization of your layout in the Workbench panel to check it looks good.

Click the Calculate button in the bottom right.

WorkshopBuddy is designed to be simple to use. It's easiest to start with our video walk-through.

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Plywood cutting optimizer