--- title: "Working with manual offcuts" slug: "woodstore-manual-offcuts-tutorial-working-with-manual-offcuts" updated: 2026-11-02T15:11:02Z published: 2026-11-02T15:11:02Z canonical: "docs.homag.cloud/woodstore-manual-offcuts-tutorial-working-with-manual-offcuts" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.homag.cloud/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Working with manual offcuts ## Storing a produced offcut If a offcut is generated on your HOMAG saw during production that can be stored in the hand-held shelf, an action message is displayed and the sawing process is interrupted. [Embedded content](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/QoDsgjUkuAQ) ![Aktionsmeldung in der Assistenzgrafik an der Säge.](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/13-woodStore-Fachzuweisung.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) Action message in the assistance graphic on the saw. Select the storage compartment in which the offcut is to be stored (recommendation: assign automatically → the software will automatically check which storage compartment the offcut still fits into). ## Using an existing offcut on the HOMAG saw If a manuall offcut is used in a production (e.g. because the optimization prioritizes it), then this is shown in the flow graph. ![Ablaufgrafik während des Zuschnitts.](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/14-woodStore-Fachinformation.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) Sequence diagram during cutting. During cutting, the flow diagram provides information about the storage compartment from which the required offcut must be taken (1). The offcut code shows which offcut should be used (2). The offcut will be automatically taken out of inventory once the plan starts (please do not manually take the offcut out of inventory). ## Interaction with cutting plan optimization programs [Embedded content](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8kriY0k6e3Y) ## Remove / Take out offcuts **For CADmatic versions 5.2.33 or 5.3.33 and newer** The new interface allows the manual removal of an offcut from the manual offcut storage. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/Assistenzgrafik-weiss-en.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) The operator selects: 1. Material from the materials known in the manual offcut storage. 2. Board code / offcut code from the stored offcuts in the hand manual offcut storage. 3. Compartment from the locations where the selected offcut exists. With the Remove button, the removal order is sent to the woodStore storage system. The dialog shows a progress bar and waits for the feedback from the storage system. After a successful removal or an error, a corresponding message is displayed. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/Reste-auslagern-weiss-en.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) **For CADmatic versions up to 5.2.33 or 5.3.33** [Embedded content](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ugUOGCCTwsA) The following steps are necessary for the removal of a offcut: 1. Calling up the master data menu 2. Identify and select the desired offcut 3. Delete offcut from Inventory 4. Optional: Take out offcut with scanner ![Aufrufen der Stammdaten im Punkt "Schnellnavigation".](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/08-woodStore-Schnellnavigation.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) Call up the master data in the "Quick navigation" item. ![Rest auswählen.](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/09-woodStore-Resteauswahl.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) Select Remainder. Select the offcut: plate code, material code and dimensions to identify the desiredoffcut (1), information regarding the number of offcut available and plannable (2). The green line indicates that offcuts can be removed here. In the middle right corner you will find an overview of the storage locations ("location definitions"). ![Übersicht der Lagerplätze.](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/10-woodStore-Lagerplatz_bearbeiten.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) Overview of storage locations. Right-click to call up the context menu of the corresponding bin from the offcut (see also column "1st occupied space" in the green line above) and "edit" it (1). ![Detailseite für einen Lagerplatz.](https://cdn.document360.io/43eaea7e-f51c-41df-9b73-bf55e0b1d20d/Images/Documentation/11-woodStore-Lagerplatz_loeschen.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T23%3A24%3A56Z&se=2026-11-10T00%3A24%3A56Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=H9LYNxHwrncQkBM%2FRkxf0qRbTid0Od8Hg2Pv0YhJ1CM%3D) Detail page for a storage location. The detail page for this location opens. After **selecting the offcut** (1), this offcut can be removed from the system via **Delete Disks** (2). After confirmation of the deletion, this offcut can also be physically removed. If you have also purchased the **scanner package** for offcut management, deregistering manual offcuts for use outside your HOMAG saw is extremely easy and reliable. For plans produced on the HOMAG saw, the offcuts must not be taken out of inventory beforehand. The saw automatically searches the woodStore for the offcuts specified for a plan, displays the storage location, and automatically removes the offcuts from the manual offcut inventory once production of the plan begins. The HOMAG scanner is only needed if offcuts are to be manually removed from inventory for other purposes. When scanning the offcut label, the traffic light shows the availability: - Red = Offcut is reserved and may not be removed - Green = Offcut is available and was automatically booked out with the scan - Blue = Offcut is present several times (--> the QR code of the storage compartment applied to the offcut label must be scanned so that it can be booked out correctly. After that, the offcut can be physically removed.) [Embedded content](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8qOEp6o_QkU)