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Supported File Formats

Each file type is opened in the correct tool and validated before calculation.

Open cutting calculation How does it work?
CalculationExcel
ConversionDOCX / TXT
DrawingsPDF
01

Calculation parts list

The parts-list upload field accepts only the safe .xlsx template. Macro-enabled files are blocked; quick text paste is also available.

02

Word and TXT conversion

Word (.docx) and TXT (.txt) lists are converted to the standard Excel template in Convert List to Excel.

03

Stock lists

.xlsx, .csv and .txt files can contain material, length, quantity and optional warehouse or rack details.

04

Drawing PDFs

Extract List from PDF attempts to detect item, profile, grade, length, quantity and cutting angles when available.

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Related guides

01 How to Prepare an Excel Cutting Plan Upload an Excel parts list, calculate cutting patterns and download workshop and purchasing reports. 02 Profile Cutting Planner User Guide Learn how to upload parts, add stock, configure cutting settings, calculate a plan and download Excel or PDF reports. 03 Frequently Asked Questions Answers about profile cutting calculations, stock usage, kerf, Excel reports and data security.

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Upload your parts list, review the settings and download validated reports.

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