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    • Add stock lengths
    • Enter linear parts
    • Miter ends
    • Cross-section (rip) cuts
    • Paint estimate
    • Linear nesting methods
    • Read linear results
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Help CenterLinear (1D) optimizer

Linear (1D) optimizer

Lumber, trim, pipe and profiles: lengths, miters, rip cuts and paint.

  • Add stock lengthsSet up the boards, bars or pipe you're cutting from, including mixed lengths like 8′, 10′ and 12′.
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  • Enter linear partsAdd cut lengths, set quantities, assign stock, and use Repeat list for repeated assemblies.
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  • Miter endsAdd miter angles to each end of a piece for frames, trim and casing.
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  • Cross-section (rip) cutsRip a wide timber into several smaller sticks before cross-cutting to length.
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  • Paint estimateEstimate how much primer, paint or finish your linear parts need.
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  • Linear nesting methodsLeast waste vs Batch cutting: fewest boards, or fewest stop-block changes.
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  • Read linear resultsPieces, yield, waste, cost and the cut diagram for each bar.
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