Features

New features in version 2011 give you even more control over your cutting diagrams.

  • With Drag and Drop editing of layout diagrams, you can place parts exactly where you want them. Drag them into a different position on a diagram, or drag them to a different diagram. Even force them to be rotated.
  • "Pinned" diagrams allow you to freeze selected layouts, while still allowing other diagrams to be worked on and costs to be updated.
  • Automatic Snap-to-Kerf function while dragging parts lets you align parts with exising saw kerfs.
  • The Pricing tool now lets you apply a customer discount, either fixed amount or percentage.
  • Cutting diagrams can now show through-cut "slice" dimensions around the edges--even if the diagram was edited manually.

Now it's easy to make changes and instantly re-calculate your cutting diagrams and project costs.

  • Generate optimized sheet goods layouts and dimensioned lumber cutting diagrams.
  • Generate materials requirements lists and project cost estimates based on your cut list.
  • Print labels to keep your parts organized as you work.
  • Calculate edge-banding automatically.
  • Keep track of your raw materials inventory and automatically adjust it based on your projects.
  • Adjust your expected lumber yield at any time to instantly see your new project cost estimate.
  • Combine multiple projects into one large project.
  • Import parts lists from Microsoft Excel® and CAD software.
  • Export layout diagrams and "take-off" lists.
  • Switch between Imperial and metric units at any time.
  • Group parts into sub-assemblies for large projects.

The comprehensive and powerful capabilities of the program are designed to put you in total control of your project:

  • Full support for rough lumber, dimensioned lumber and sheet goods of all sizes.
  • Built-in support for many pricing systems, including board-feet, cubic feet, cubic meters, square feet, square meters, lineal meters, and more.
  • "Dashboard" controls let you adjust optimization settings.
  • Calculate your costs based on either full or partial sheets.
  • Automatically picks the best size sheets/boards, based on your preferences.
  • Choose your fonts, colors and patterns for cutting diagrams.