PDF Reports & Exports — CutFlow Academy

Overview

CutFlow produces export files in three formats across different tools:

PDF Report

Coil Slitting · Nesting · CTL · Inventory · History

Professional printable report with visualizations, KPIs, and tables.

DXF Export

Nesting

Nested layout as a DXF file — feed directly into laser/waterjet CAM software.

CSV Export

Inventory · Parts Library

Tabular data for use in spreadsheets or ERP systems.

Coil Slitting PDF

Available from the results panel after running a Coil Slitting optimization. Click ⬇ PDF Report.

Report contents

✓ Report title and generation date/time

✓ Job name (if provided)

✓ KPI cards: master coils needed, total scrap, material efficiency

✓ Each cutting pattern with a color-coded coil bar visualization — hatching on scrap segments

✓ Pattern detail: width breakdown, trim per run, number of runs, total trim

✓ Production summary table: required vs. produced per width, with item numbers

✓ Cost estimate section (only if cost calculation was enabled)

The coil bar visualization uses diagonal hatching on scrap segments so the report is clear even when printed in black and white.

Nesting PDF

Available from the Nesting results panel. Click ⬇ PDF Report.

Report contents

✓ Job name and date

✓ KPI cards: sheets needed, total cuts, scrap area, efficiency

✓ Layout diagram for each sheet — color-coded parts on a hatched background

✓ Part labels showing rotation angle on each placed piece

✓ Piece summary table: required vs. produced per part type

✓ Cost estimate section (if enabled)

Cut to Length PDF

Available from the CTL results panel. Click ⬇ PDF Report.

Report contents

✓ Job name and date

✓ KPI cards: total passes, length settings (machine setups), overall efficiency

✓ Per-length-group section with cut patterns and coil bar visualization

✓ Strip production summary per group

✓ Cost estimate section (if enabled)

DXF Export (Nesting)

The Nesting tool offers a Export DXF button alongside the PDF Report button in the results panel.

The exported DXF contains:

✓ Each nested part placed at its optimized X/Y position on the sheet

✓ Each part rotated to its optimized angle

✓ All parts as closed polylines — compatible with laser, waterjet, and plasma CAM software

✓ Sheet boundary included as a reference rectangle

CAM workflow: Import the exported DXF into your machine's CAM software (e.g., Sheetcam, Hypertherm ProNest, Lantek) to generate the actual cutting program. No manual repositioning needed.

If multiple sheets are needed, each sheet's layout is exported as a separate layer in the DXF file. Check your CAM software's layer management to process each sheet correctly.

CSV Export

Two tools offer CSV export:

Source	Button	Contents
Inventory Planner	↓ CSV	Slitting plans table — all widths, shortfalls, and pattern assignments.
Parts Library	Export CSV	Complete library as a CSV file — backup or edit in a spreadsheet.

Download Folders

By default, all exported files go to your browser's default Downloads folder. You can configure custom folders in Settings → Downloads:

Setting	What it controls
PDF folder	Where all PDF reports are saved.
CSV folder	Where all CSV exports are saved.

Click Choose folder… next to each setting to browse to a custom location. Files then save directly to that folder without a browser save dialog.

This feature uses the File System Access API and requires Chrome, Edge, or Brave. Firefox and Safari use the browser's default download mechanism and cannot use custom folders.

Tips & Best Practices

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Use PDF reports as work orders

The Coil Slitting and CTL PDFs are designed to be handed to floor operators. Add an item number for each width and the report becomes a complete, traceable work order.

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Re-download from History

You don't need to re-run a job to get its PDF. Go to Run History, select the entry, and click PDF Report — the report is regenerated instantly from stored data.

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DXF export for instant machine readiness

Nesting and cutting are combined into one step — optimize in CutFlow, export DXF, load into your CAM software, and cut. No manual layout work between steps.

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Set a PDF folder for organized archiving

Set a dedicated PDF folder (e.g., a shared drive folder) in Settings so all reports automatically land in one organized location — no sorting needed.