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V3.19

• Introducing the concept of grouped parts - for the first release these will be used in the background to make the guillotine layouts more efficient, but soon these will be available on the website to do things like grain matching.

V3.18.3

• A lot of tweaks and refinements to the guillotine algorithm, caught a few edge case bugs, and improved the cutting layouts.

V3.18.2

• Updated guillotine algorithm

V3.18.1

• Updated guillotine algorithm
• Updated efficiency algorithm

V3.18.0

• Updated guillotine algorithm
• Performance improvements

V3.17.5

• Host of small improvements and refactors
• Exact fit shapes will now be placed first for efficiency mode
• Efficiency mode will now take longer but be more efficient
• Final / single stock patterns now more tidy

V3.17.4

• Allow exact fit parts to be used on a stock when trim is used

V3.17.2

• Allow zero blade width for guillotine cuts (useful when cutting paper etc)
• Guillotine cut algorithm update

V3.17.1

• If using multiple stock, all algorithms will now check which stock has the most efficient use and choose that one. Previously stock was used in priority order.
• Fixed bug with move mode.
• Improvements to results tables.

V3.17.0

Major release

• Improvements to all guillotine cutting algorithms - more efficient, and better placement for real-world situations
• Better time efficiency algorithm - considers final part in previous stock as well as parts on the current stock
• Flexible length and width strategy now only allows stock efficiency option
• Improved stability with very large calculations - custom plans only
• Improved stack detection
• Various API enhancements
• Remove 'balanced' guillotine cutting setting - nobody was using it

V3.16.1

• Added stack functionality to PTX export
• Fixed bug with mobile stock navigation

V3.16.0

Major release

• Next generation guillotine cutting algorithm - 30% faster, with equal efficiency
• PTX export for beam saws is now ready for beta testing - there are some caveats
  • Must work in decimal
  • No book / stacking functionality (coming next)
  • Must start with rip cuts

V3.15.14

Subscription plan updates - Read more here

V3.15.13

• Huge improvements to fractional number presentation
• Move move updates - part visualisation and better UI
• Minor bug fixes for beam saw mode
• Improved trim / banding UI
• Final row tidy for guillotine cuts

V3.15.12

• Beta version of the beam saw option and PTX export - use with caution
• Thickness added as a stock dimension
• Thickness added to spreadsheet import - please update your columns. Note that part thickness is not currently used.

V3.15.11

• Fixed a bug which prevented the correct number of parts / stock from being imported

V3.15.10

• Attempt to make banding clearer on the pdf, when printing in black and white
• Clearer messaging on the spreadsheet imports if plan quantity exceeded

V3.15.9

• Bug: prevent negative trim on stock
• Improved inputs UI
• Better experience for linear materials

V3.15.8

• Better unit validation and help guide

V3.15.7

• Improvements to the PDF exports - labels now visible on smaller shapes
• Ability to remove data tables from PDF exports
• Branding removed for PDF for some plans
• Ability to stack / unstack sheets in the navigation

V3.15.6

• Added stock lock to the speadsheet inputs
• Version 2 of our embedded visuals now available for API users

V3.15.5

• New feature - offcuts (available with all edge-to-edge cutting settings)
• Added a benchmark with CutListOptimizer.com
• Few minor bugs

V3.15.4

• Time efficiency calculations now consider previous stock layouts to reduce fence changes to a minimum
• Various bug fixes

V3.15.3

• The tool is now on a new page to make room for a landing page
• Removed the introduction section, which was just getting in the way

V3.15.2

• Adding the ability to add new blank stock when using mode mode
• Several bug fixes and UI improvements

V3.15.1

• Minor bug fixes for move mode

V3.15.0 - Major update

• Move mode - allows you to remove parts to the 'parts bin' and then reposition them, even between stock
• Compressed input interface - lots of feedback requesting this

V3.14.4

• Improvements to the tidiness of edge-to-edge layouts

V3.14.3

• Reworked algorithm for edge-to-edge cuts, now more efficient and faster

V3.14.2

• Better spreadsheed input validation
• Two decimal points now visible on the diagram

App update

• Added cut measurement functionality
• Added both ID and name to the data table for stock and parts

V3.14.1

• Cuts now more visible on the diagram when browsing the cut list

V3.14.0 - Major update

• A brand new way of examining and measuring cuts - designed to make life much easier
• Improvement to the user experience, especially on mobile
• A short tutorial for new users

V3.13.4

• New method of finding the winning result if multiple results yield the same efficiency
• Adding cuts to the SVG and DXF export for CNC machines
• Better mobile styling for the website
• Improved validation for trim to prevent negative values

V3.13.3

• Much tidier patterns for last sheets, when optimization is no longer the priority if there is plenty of space for the remaining parts

V3.13.2

• Increased the part, stock and call allowances for some API tiers

V3.13.1

• Improvements to guillotine cutting algorithm
• Fixed a few bugs which could lead to impossible cuts
• Improved efficiency and time option layouts

V3.13.0

• Algorithm update...
• Increases the 'clumping' of parts
• Better offcut patterns
• Better optimisation for most part combinations
• Any feedback please do let us know

V3.12.30

• Added some advanced options for the maximum efficiency preference.
• Part compression suggests how the parts should be stacked - either from bottom to top (stock width) or left to right (stock length)
• Ability to hide the Introduction and Quickstart menus in Account -> Preferences

V3.12.29

• One off upgrades are now available - lasting 12 hours with a plan of your choice. This is a better choice for those with infrequent projects.

V3.12.28

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue where certain fields were not updating when swapping between saved projects

V3.12.27

• Major update to exports for automated tools. DXF & SVG now show a 2D representation of stock with the cuts removed - this makes the export more usable by CNC, laser, water jet, and other cutting software.

V3.12.26

Bug fix

• Export units now working correctly - this applies to DXF and SVG

V3.12.25

• Added SVG exports

V3.12.24

• Introducing a new 'flexible' edge-to-edge cut preference. Use this when you don't mind if you rip of cross-cut your sheets first - this can be a lot more efficient than being more prescriptive.

V3.12.23

• Updated the algorithm to provide better patterns when stock is not full
• Presentation of linear diagrams is improved

Bug fix

• Fixed a bug which sometimes prevented projects from loading

V3.12.22

• We've dialled down the efficiency algorithm slightly as a response to user feedback. This is because although it was generating very high yield, it was creating layouts which were difficult to cut. The new layouts are now more suited to a broader range of cutting tools. Please do continue to provide feedback.

V3.12.21

• Some significant changes to prepare for the upcoming app release - any bugs please let us know
• Updates to the visualization to make trim easier to understand
• A max height to the mobile visualization to reduce scrolling

Bug fix

• Stacks no longer missing when loaded from a saved project

V3.12.20

• Improvements to the stock lock functionality
• Stock navigation on mobile now includes the stacked stock count
• Embedded visualizations include the stacked stock count

V3.12.19

Bug fix special

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue which was causing some calculations to fail
• Corrected an issue which sometimes occurred when loading projects
• Fixed a bug which occasionally missed the odd cut when using the guillotine cuts option

V3.12.18

• Added required banding length to summary
• Added estimated total project cost to summary

V3.12.17

• Increase the part and stock limits for the Enterprise plan.
• Major speed boost. Improved performance for all calculations by around 30%, and in some circumstances up to 80%.
• Stock stacking is now available - this groups identical layouts and is useful for saws which can accept multiple stock simultaneously such as table or beam saws.

V3.12.16

• Added rotation to the part spreadsheet imports

Bug fix

• The cut 'play' button now works as expected
• The mini shape visualization now updates on input change

V3.12.15

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue with floating point decimals which was leading to very very small inaccuracies in some calculations

V3.12.14

• Major update to all algorithms - now shape layouts are much more consistent with a human's perception of a good part arrangement

V3.12.13

• Improved performance for large complex calculations

Bug fix

• Removed the odd resizing for long thin materials

V3.12.12

• The efficiency algorithm now considers tidiness in the calculations
• New part visualization, which is useful when examining smaller parts
• Better validation of inputs and user feedback
• API - Added edge banding
• API - better validation and error messaging

Bug fix

• Fixed issue with spreadsheet imports - now works if optional data missing
• Prevent input trim from exceeding part or stock width
• Unplaced stock and parts record in the result table is now accurate

V3.12.11

• API users can now embed a layout visualization result directly into any website - example here

V3.12.10

• Guillotine cutting layouts now free for everyone - table saw users rejoice!
• Added a quick start mode to help get going quicker

Bug fix

• Few minor bug fixes with the inputs

V3.12.9

• Added support for fractions throughout the tool
• Various improvements to the presentation of the exports
• Updated the linear material user experience

Bug fix

• Various bugs with fractions should now be resolved
• Linear material export diagram now more readable

V3.12.8

Enhancements:

• Can now accept fractions as inputs - this is an experiment so please let us know if you experience any issues.
• Showing these on the visualization and exports will come next

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue where trim was not being imported via spreadsheet

V3.12.7

Enhancements:

• Part and stock pagination to improve performance for large numbers of inputs
• Added a new part visualization to help understand trim, banding and rotation

V3.12.6

Enhancements:

• Added the option to add edge banding to parts

Bug fix

• Fixed issue where trim illustrations were not shown on the correct side if the shape had been rotated

V3.12.5

Bug fix

• Fixed the sizing of the trim arrows when using imperial measurements
• Fixed the slanting trim lines in the export pdf

V3.12.4

Enhancements:

• You can now share saved projects with others via a link. We think this would be useful if you need to send your optimized cut list to a supplier or colleague without messing with CSV files. To use this, ensure your project and calculations are correct then use the new 'Share' button which is available in your project list. This will copy a special link to the clipboard which you can then send to anyone.

V3.12.3

Enhancements:

• You can now export the results to a CSV file

V3.12.2

Enhancements:

• You can now import parts and stock from a spreadsheet, including trim
• Ability to clear all parts or stock

V3.12.1

Enhancements:

• Visualization now has dimensions included
• Guillotine cuts are now part of the Starter tier

V3.12.0

Major release

Four new guillotine cutting options (used for table saws & similar tools):

• Stock efficiency - when making the most of your stock is the priority
• Balanced strategy - strike a balance between stock efficiency and the complexity of the cuts
• Time efficiency - when you need to reduce the number of fence / stop changes on your saw to increase productivity at the expense of stock
• Beam saws - specialist cutting pattern for beam saws and similar machines

The cutting patterns are intelligent to maximize offcut sizes and reduce the number of cuts. A video will follow to explain in more detail.

We expect commercial facilities to make significant gains in both efficiency and productivity.

Other enhancements:

• Projects now save & recall your option choices, so you can pick up where you left off
• Better handling of parts locked to grain direction
• Trim now visualized & included in the exports
• Better tidying of final sheets
• General speed improvements

V3.11.2

Bug fix

• Resolved issue with orientation lock

V3.11.1

Enhancements:

• Improvements to algorithm winning layout selection

Bug fix

• Correction to aspect ratio

V3.11.0

Enhancements:

• Updated guillotine algorithm to minimize table saw fence adjustments making the cutting process less tedious while maintaining efficiency
• Better workbench view, now full screen

Bug fix

• Much better handling for large number of stock & parts, browsers could become sluggish

V3.10.0

Enhancements:

• Major speed improvements, most calculations are now twice as fast
• Better winning layout selections with multiple stock
• The API can now mix strategies so you can go for efficiency one one stock, and a guillotine strategy (e.g. rip) on the next

Bug fix

• Projects now always display the first stock on load

V3.9.0

Enhancements:

• Launch of an API for integrations with commercial workshops - https://smartcut.dev/
• The results section now contains a list of stock and parts which were not used or didn't fit

V3.8.4

Enhancements:

• Winning layout selection now takes into consideration the number of cuts as well as efficiency

Bug fix

• Results preview now refreshing when the calculation is run a second time

V3.8.3

Enhancements:

• More natural guillotine cut layouts
• Added user preference for decimal places (go to your account to set)

V3.8.2

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue with the stock lock - the navigation wouldn't work in some situations

V3.8.1

Enhancements:

• Projects are now sorted by most recently added
• Project styling is now 10% nicer

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue with the upgrade process
• Fixed a bug which wasn't retrieving the correct number of projects

V3.8.0

Enhancements:

• Ability to login & save projects
• Improved rip and crosscut layouts - will reduce the amount of time spent cutting when using guillotine tools
• Better cut algorithm, cuts are now more logical and consider existing cuts
• Guillotine cut options are now suitable for industrial beam saws and similar hardware
• Cut replays are now shown for suitable strategies
• Better efficiency algorithm - tidier layouts for stock with lots of room left
• Linear material option - allows quicker inputs for linear materials
• Pro plans are now available

Bug fix

• Fixed an issue using multiple parts in linear mode, thanks to Jorik for pointing this one out

This is a major update, please do help us out if you spot any bugs, or if you have any ideas for new features.

V3.7.0

Enhancements:

• Trim cuts for stock - this creates a nice clean cut around the edge [Pro]
• Trim cuts for parts - this can be used to add edge banding or to increase the size of a shape to allow them to be trimmed to fit [Pro]

V3.6.0

Enhancements:

• Major algorithm update - even more efficient layouts can now be found
• Various speed improvements, nobody likes waiting

V3.5.0

Enhancements:

• Improved layout refinement - ability to find more efficient arrangements
• More natural rip and cross-cut layouts
• Guillotine cuts shown for rip & cross-cut strategies
• Ability to highlight guillotine cuts for commercial cutting machines
• Significantly faster calculation time for certain layouts
• Better cut visualisation, now to scale
• Exports to PDF and DXF
• Added various statistics, including stock efficiency

Bug fix

• Aspect ratio correction for main layout

V3.4.1

Enhancements:

Much better last stock tidying Better layouts when stock isn't full Improved validation of inputs

Bug fixes

• In certain situations we would generate stock in a loop forever and ever
• Optimization algorithm wasn't showing the best layout. Cat ran across the keyboard.

V3.4.0

Enhancements:

• Add the costs of your stock and you'll get an estimate for your project
• Ability to lock a part to a piece of stock
• Improved the winning layout selection - this gives much better results

V3.3.2

Enhancements:

• Improved rip and crosscut layouts - thanks to Andy O for helping with this
• Can now save optimization preferences
• Various performance improvements

Bug fix

• Prevent layout tidy if rip / crosscut selected

V3.3.1

• Bug fix - minor code correction in the algorithm

Front end update

Enhancements:

• Updated the visualisation for long thin stock to make it easier to see - thanks to Daniel W for helping with this
• A small user guide is now available
• Removed the 'helpful' dots, turns out they don't help with small shapes

Bug fixes

• Some minor dark mode tweaks
• Inputs now default to blank rather than 0 - this makes inputting data much quicker

V3.3.0

Enhancements:

• Ability to rotate and move shapes if you need to tweak the layout
• Helpful dots to locate a shape position if there is overlap

Bug fix

• The page would occasionally load half way down - not any more!

V3.2.0

Added rip and crosscut preferences!

Enhancements:

• Added optimization strategy preferences
• Added crosscut and rip options for each stock
• Much better single and final stock layout patterns
• Better user experience when inputting on mobile

Bug fixes

• Fixed an issue with the stock navigation
• Progress would sometimes report inaccurately

V3.1.0

Enhancements:

• Added efficiency data for each stock
• Improved dark mode

Bug fix

• In rare situations a cut would be missing

V3.0.0

Major release :)

• Import shapes from spreadsheet
• Generate example shapes
• Set blade width by stock individually, or globally
• Options to automatically add stock when required
• Add and name stock
• Add and name parts
• Calculate the best layout and view progress
• View layouts per stock
• Move shapes if required
• View individual shapes and cuts
• Tables of shape and cut data