Custom Window Cutting Optimizer
Budget: $750 – $1,500 USD
I need a Windows-desktop application that takes my window panel orders and instantly works out the most efficient way to cut stock lengths, shows me the layout graphically, and tells me how much each job will cost. The core of the project is a solid optimization engine that minimises waste, paired with a clear, modern GUI (Windows 10/11) that anyone on the shop floor can learn in minutes.
Key functions
• Cutting layout optimisation – enter required sizes and available stock, then generate a visual, printable map with kerf allowances, waste percentage and an itemised off-cut list.
• Material cost estimation – pull prices from a user-editable table and attach labour or markup rates so every quote is produced automatically with full cost breakdown.
• Inventory management – maintain a live tally of stock lengths, auto-deduct after each job, and flag low-level alerts before the next purchase cycle.
Technical notes
The program must run entirely on Windows with no external web dependencies. I’m happy with C#/.NET (WinForms, WPF, or MAUI) or another compiled language you propose, provided the final installer is a simple double-click setup for end users. Please host data locally with SQLite or SQL Server LocalDB so everything works offline, yet structure the code so a future API layer could be added if needed.
Deliverables
• Compiled installer and all source code
• User guide (PDF) covering setup, workflow and maintenance
• Brief document explaining the optimisation algorithm and its accuracy checks
I’ll test the build with a typical week of orders; acceptance is based on matching or improving on my current manual yield percentages and producing accurate cost reports. If this sounds straightforward for you, tell me about similar optimisation or manufacturing tools you’ve built and the tech stack you’d use.
Key functions
• Cutting layout optimisation – enter required sizes and available stock, then generate a visual, printable map with kerf allowances, waste percentage and an itemised off-cut list.
• Material cost estimation – pull prices from a user-editable table and attach labour or markup rates so every quote is produced automatically with full cost breakdown.
• Inventory management – maintain a live tally of stock lengths, auto-deduct after each job, and flag low-level alerts before the next purchase cycle.
Technical notes
The program must run entirely on Windows with no external web dependencies. I’m happy with C#/.NET (WinForms, WPF, or MAUI) or another compiled language you propose, provided the final installer is a simple double-click setup for end users. Please host data locally with SQLite or SQL Server LocalDB so everything works offline, yet structure the code so a future API layer could be added if needed.
Deliverables
• Compiled installer and all source code
• User guide (PDF) covering setup, workflow and maintenance
• Brief document explaining the optimisation algorithm and its accuracy checks
I’ll test the build with a typical week of orders; acceptance is based on matching or improving on my current manual yield percentages and producing accurate cost reports. If this sounds straightforward for you, tell me about similar optimisation or manufacturing tools you’ve built and the tech stack you’d use.