Scope of Features

WoodWorks is a highly optimized shareware utility for fast and precise layout calculations of rectangular cutting lists. Key highlights include:

• Minimize waste across sheet materials (wood, glass, steel, plastics, paper, cardboard).
• Accurate grain direction control (fiber orientation along or across the board).
• Use of existing offcuts: enter leftover sheets in the sheet list together with their available quantity – WoodWorks then gives them priority during optimization. There is no cross-project offcut management – which pieces you actually keep is your decision. In addition, at least one sheet type that every individual part fits on must be available in unlimited quantity.
• Edge band management defined individually per side (not necessarily all the way around).
• Optimized cut grouping (main rip cut direction customizable).
• Label printing at the saw containing job ID, part descriptions, dimensions, and edging info.
• Spreadsheet integration for importing cutting lists directly – recommended via the supplied LibreOffice templates, MS Excel™ is supported as well.
• Export optimization layout results as XML files for external integration.
• Print professional quotes directly in MS Word™ or LibreOffice.

System Requirements

WoodWorks is extremely lightweight and runs natively on almost all Windows operating systems:

• PC running Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11 (both 32-bit and 64-bit).
• Very low CPU and RAM footprint – runs fast on legacy computer terminals in the workshop.
• The optional spreadsheet import requires spreadsheet software – LibreOffice Calc (free) is recommended, Microsoft Excel or a comparable program works as well.

Prices & Payment

All license options with pricing, feature comparisons, and a direct add-to-cart function are available on our dedicated shop page. Pay conveniently via PayPal, credit card, or bank transfer.

Installation Guidelines

1. Download the installation package wwsetup.exe.
2. Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Notice for Windows Vista / 7 / 10 / 11: If you do not possess write permissions under the system folder C:\Program Files, we highly recommend selecting a custom destination directory (e.g. C:\WoodWorks). This prevents file access issues later on.

Online Registration

To expedite the processing of your license, please utilize our online registration form after submitting your payment. This allows you to specify billing addresses, company name, and your VAT identification number (if applicable):

👉 Go to Online Registration Form

VAT Information (UID & MOSS)

Under European Union regulations ("MOSS / Place of Supply rules"), we must apply the localized VAT rate of the buyer's EU country for private individuals (non-VAT registered entities). For commercial B2B transactions inside the EU (outside Austria), reverse charge applies when a valid VAT ID is provided. B2B transactions within Austria are subject to 20% Austrian VAT (recoverable as input tax).

Supported Languages

WoodWorks is fully localized and allows switching on the fly between 22 language versions:

German · English · French · Italian · Spanish · Portuguese (incl. Brazilian) · Dutch · Czech · Slovak · Polish · Croatian · Serbian · Slovenian · Hungarian · Romanian · Bulgarian · Arabic · Chinese · Japanese · Norwegian · Finnish · Swedish.

Licensing Terms & Copyright

The software WoodWorks is distributed as shareware and is protected by copyright laws.

By purchasing a license key, you acquire a non-transferable right of use for a single designated PC workstation.

Commercial renting, leasing, or unauthorized copying is strictly prohibited. Modifying, cracking, or decompiling the binary files is illegal. The author does not assume any liability for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use or installation of this software.