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title: "Creating an optimization"
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# Creating an optimization

You can easily create a new optimization using the **Add Optimization** button.

![Hinzufügen einer Optimierung](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/add-optimization-01-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7ulBjEn4gr25alh6y3aozvGxG2CO5eDTJaF%2FhHUjKzY%3D)

Adding an Optimization

First, you assign a job name (1).

![Auswahl Maschine und Parametersatz](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/add-optimization-02-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7ulBjEn4gr25alh6y3aozvGxG2CO5eDTJaF%2FhHUjKzY%3D)

Selection of machine and parameter set

Then select the machine (2) and the parameter set (3).

If necessary, the machine you want to use must first be [added](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-kurz-erklaert-hinzufuegen-einer-maschine) and configured.

The application remembers the selected machine and the set of parameters. The application automatically selects these settings when creating the next optimization.

In the next step, the part information can be entered. Depending on the selected machine, the procedure differs.

With intelliDivide Cutting, part information on a saw can be entered or [imported](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-importieren-von-daten) directly via the [editor](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-editieren-von-daten).

On a CNC machine, intelliDivide Nesting is used to add either [CNC programs or parts lists](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-importieren-von-daten) .

Before starting the optimization, the existing disks must now be stored [in the disk list](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-hinterlegung-von-plattendaten) .

![Start der Optimierung](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/edit-03-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7ulBjEn4gr25alh6y3aozvGxG2CO5eDTJaF%2FhHUjKzY%3D)

Start of optimization

The calculation is started by clicking on **Optimize** .

![Fortschrittsanzeige](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/edit-04-de.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=7ulBjEn4gr25alh6y3aozvGxG2CO5eDTJaF%2FhHUjKzY%3D)

Progress bar

Depending on the number of parts and the complexity, the [optimization result](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-auswahl-einer-loesung) is available after a few seconds or minutes.

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## References

### Links

- [Editing data](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-editieren-von-daten)
- [Importing data](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-importieren-von-daten)
- [Storage of disk data](/v1/docs/en/intellidivide-tutorial-hinterlegung-von-plattendaten)

[YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/UNJP4wyVGNo?si=s9O7gZ45Ni6-QUt_)

Video tutorial: Creating optimizations

intelliDivide is an optimization software for panel-based cutting in wood processing. It calculates efficient cutting plans, taking into account material, grain, edges and machine parameters. The aim is to minimise material consumption, speed up production and ensure high quality components.