Unreleased — 7 new features (built, not yet deployed)
- Rebar shape codes (BS 8666): new Shapes input — pick a shape code (00, 20, 21, 32, 51, 99), enter dimensions, get the true cutting length with bend deductions, add straight into the optimizer.
- Anchorage & lap length calculator (EC2): new Tools view — design anchorage lbd and lap length l0 per EN 1992-1-1 §8.4/§8.7 with all intermediate values shown.
- Waste cost analytics: dashboard and results now show waste in kg and €, plus “€ saved vs simple next-fit cutting”.
- Purchase order generator: printable supplier order from the cutting plan (bars per diameter × length, weight, per-supplier estimates), appendable to the PDF report.
- Cost-optimal stock advisor: new Minimize toggle — waste or cost (uses supplier €/kg).
- Share plan via link: copy a URL with the whole job encoded — anyone opening it can edit it. QR included.
- Templates library: 7 one-click realistic jobs (stirrups, pads, columns, slab mesh, beams, cranks, starters).
13 October 2026 — Rendering fix
- Fixed a bug where stylesheet text appeared at the top of the page (a literal closing tag inside CSS comments was ending the stylesheet early).
- Removed the "Install app" prompt: SteelCut stays a pure website, no installable app. Offline support is unchanged.
13 October 2026 — v3: world-class upgrade
- Exact optimizer: branch-and-bound for small jobs (automatically used when it fits), best-fit decreasing + first-fit decreasing for larger ones.
- Cutting angle, saw kerf, trims, grip, end trim, and minimum reusable offcut — all accounted for in every plan.
- DXF export of cutting plans for CAD workflows.
- QR code piece labels for the workshop floor.
- BBS import: paste a bar bending schedule and turn it into a cutting plan.
- Stock advisor: suggests the best stock length to buy.
- Efficiency report with numbered cutting sequence.
- Excel/CSV import, quick text input, warehouse offcuts used first.
- 3-step wizard for new users + expert mode, 12 languages, mobile workshop styling.
- Offline support (service worker) and full technical SEO (schema, hreflang, sitemap, robots).
7 October 2026 — Greek landing page
- Added el.html, a Greek landing page, plus sitemap.xml; submitted to Google Search Console.
4 October 2026 — v2: new design and features
- Complete redesign in a light industrial style.
- Multi-diameter optimizer, project & client info, PDF export, cut labels, dashboard & history.
- Landing page with FAQ.
4 October 2026 — v1: first release
- The first SteelCut: a free rebar cutting optimizer that runs in the browser.
What's next (planned, not built yet)
- Pro plan with cloud sync and team workspaces.
- Custom domain.
- More practical cutting guides.