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User guide
FAQs
I’m having issues, what do I do?
- See Issues / bugs
What units should I use?
- See Number format
How do I set part rotation? / Why are parts not oriented correctly?
- See Part rotation
No parts are being added — what’s going on?
- If you’re using Linear mode, ensure your parts’ width exactly matches the stock’s width.
- Otherwise, ensure your parts fit on the selected stock. You might also want to read Number format and ensure the blade width is appropriate.
What are the limitations of the free app?
- The number of parts, stock, and projects are limited.
Where can I get more features?
- You can upgrade from within the app, or more functionality designed for professional workshops is available at Cutlist Evolution.
I’ve subscribed, but I still have limited parts / stock — what do I do?
- Please email us at hello@cutrevolution.com or use the live chat feature on this page. We’ll need your user ID, which you can find on the account page accessed from the ‘User data’ button.
How do I cancel my subscription?
How do I delete my account?
- Head to the Options tab. From there, you can access and delete your account. All traces of you will be removed, including your projects.
Where can I read the privacy policy or terms of use?
Number format
⚠ For best results, numbers should…
- Use a single unit type, such as millimetres or inches.
- Be used consistently throughout, including the blade width.
- Not include units (e.g. mm or ft).
- Not use notation (e.g. [ ’ ] or [ “ ]).
- Not use thousand separators (e.g. 3000 not 3,000 or 3.000).
- Use [ . ] as the decimal separator (e.g. 10.0 not 10,0).
See the table below for examples of best practice.
| Ok | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ | 10.5 | Select Decimal from the Options panel |
| ✗ | 10,5 | Use [ . ] as the decimal separator |
| ✗ | 3,000 | Remove the thousand separator |
| ✓ | 10 1/2 | Select Fraction from the Options panel |
| ✗ | 10 1/2' | Do not use notation |
| ✗ | 3' 2" | Convert to inches, do not use notation |
| ✗ | 3' 2.5" | Convert to inches, do not use notation |
| ✗ | 3' 2 1/2" | Convert to inches, do not use notation |
Decimal or Fraction units can be set in the Options widget.
Part rotation
By default, all stock and parts start off oriented with the longer side in the horizontal direction.
⚠ The order of the L / W inputs has no impact on rotation.
Parts will be rotated so the longer side is in the direction of the arrow.
Side references
When describing the sides of the stock or parts, each side has a label for easy reference. These are used for edge banding, trim, and anywhere you need to indicate a particular side.
- L1 & L2 are the longer sides (Length)
- W1 & W2 are the shorter sides (Width)
This was updated in February 2023 to be more in line with industry standards.
Inputs
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| L | Length — the longer of the two sides |
| W | Width — the shorter of the two sides |
| Q | Quantity |
⚠ The order of the L / W inputs has no impact on rotation.
If you wish to orient the parts, use the orientation lock settings (shown in the small box in the Parts section of the Inputs widget), or use the button to set part rotations based on the L / W order.
Banding
Edge banding can be applied to each side of each part.
To understand the side references (L1, L2, W1, W2), see Side references.
Banding is visualised by thick lines in the inputs panel and small squares around the edges of the main visual.
Trim
The stock can be trimmed. This allows a clean line to be produced around the edges.
To understand the side references (L1, L2, W1, W2), see Side references.
Options
Material type
There are several stock type options:
- Sheet material is for use with plywood, MDF, acrylic, or any other sheet materials.
- 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. When using this option, you can ignore the width measurements on the exports and visualisation.
Cut type
There are several cut type options:
- Guillotine — this is for use with saws which cut edge to edge in a straight line.
- Efficiency — this is the default option. It will try to use as little material as possible.
Cut preference
There are several cut preference options available with the Guillotine cut type:
- Length cuts — this is the default option. It will cut along the length of the stock first.
- Width cuts — will cut along the width of the stock first.
Guillotine › Length cuts
This setting is designed for guillotine cutting machines such as table or beam saws when ripping stock.
Guillotine › Width cuts
Use this setting if you prefer guillotine cross-cuts — for example, when using a mitre saw or a cross-cut sled on a table saw. The same options are available as for length cuts.
Efficiency mode
This is ideal if you’re using a jigsaw, laser cutter, or CNC machine. The algorithm prioritises layouts with the minimum number of cuts and the least waste.
Interpreting the PDF exports
- The stock is oriented with its longest sides horizontally.
- The X and Y positions indicate the bottom-left corner of the part.
- The W values indicate the shorter dimension of the parts.
- The L values indicate the longer dimension of the parts.
The key for banding and various other elements is included in the PDF. See Side references for more information.
Cancel subscription
Cancelling your subscription is done via Apple. Please use the official documentation.
Issues
The first thing to do is check you’re on the most recent version of the app. Click here to check the App Store.
If you’re up to date and still having issues, please email us at hello@cutrevolution.com or use the live chat feature on this page.
We’ll get back to you quickly and usually fix it within a few hours. Please don’t leave us a bad review until you’ve given us a chance to make things right.