WordPress Plugin

The SmartCut WordPress plugin integrates cutting optimization directly into your WooCommerce store, enabling cut-to-size e-commerce functionality.

Essentials

Before getting started, ensure these foundational requirements are met:

Add your domain to your SmartCut account (24-hour activation period, or contact support for expedited activation)
Install WooCommerce plugin on your WordPress site
Use the Storefront theme (the official WooCommerce theme)
Minimize plugin installations - keep additional plugins to a minimum
Avoid page builder tools until compatibility is thoroughly verified
Skip caching plugins that may alter JavaScript loading order
Enable automatic plugin updates to stay current with the latest features

Installation

Download the latest smartcut.zip from Github
In WordPress admin, navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
Upload the smartcut.zip file
Activate the plugin

Local Server Testing

For local development, use localhost as the hostname rather than custom domains or IP addresses to enable proper domain validation.

Product Category Setup

Create a dedicated product category to identify cut-to-size items:

Create a new product category in WooCommerce
Navigate to SmartCut > General settings
Configure the category for cut-to-size products
Apply this category to all relevant products

Product Templates

The SmartCut admin menu offers template generation featuring example products:

Navigate to SmartCut > Templates
Select a template that matches your business structure
Customize the template to your needs
Ensure the category slug aligns with your saved settings

Global and Product Settings

Settings operate in a hierarchy: Product settings override Global settings.

Implement global settings strategically to reduce administrative overhead when updates are needed across your store.

Pricing Strategies

SmartCut supports multiple pricing approaches:

Full sheet pricing - Price based on complete sheets
Part area-based pricing - Calculate price by part area
Cut length pricing - Price based on linear cutting
Full sheet plus cut length - Combined pricing model
Full sheet plus number of parts - Price by sheet and part count
Additional surcharge options - Custom pricing adjustments

Product Structure

Attribute Configuration

WooCommerce product attributes manage variable options. Follow these guidelines:

Simple Products with Fixed Stock

Use length and width attributes (millimeters or inches)
Optional thickness attribute (required for beam saws)

Variable Products with Multiple Thicknesses

Use thickness attribute separated by pipes: 8 | 12 | 16
Omit units

Variable Products with Multiple Sizes

Use size format: 2440×1220
Multiple options: 2440×1220 | 1000×1000
Do not combine with length/width attributes

Variable Products with Full-Size Purchase Option

Add “Cut-to-size” as a text option
Example: 2440×1220 | 1000×1000 | Cut-to-size

Edge Banding and Finishes

These “extras” are managed via standard WooCommerce products linked to cut-to-size offerings. They can be hidden from customers by setting them as Private.

Naming Constraints

Pricing Specifications

Banding: Priced by meter or foot
Finishes: Priced by square meter or square foot

Simple Extra Products

Use simple products when presenting a single list of choices. Each option requires its own product with controlled pricing. Product slugs identify extras in orders, PDFs, and CSV files.

Variable Extra Products

Introduced in version 3.1, variable extras allow breaking up choices (e.g., separate color and thickness selection):

Add attributes to the extra product
Generate variations
Set prices accordingly

CSV Import for Parts

When Settings > Cut list configuration > Enable CSV import is enabled, users can import parts via CSV.

Download the example template from the support documentation
Ensure the template is available on your site

CSV columns include:

Length
Width
Quantity
Rotation
Name

All columns are optional and can be removed as needed.

Translation

Translation occurs in two stages:

Manual translation via provided Google Doc

2. Store Text

Use WooCommerce-compatible translation plugins:

Loco Translate (officially supported)
Other compatible WooCommerce translation plugins

Troubleshooting

Cut List Interface Not Displaying

Verify the following checklist:

✅ SmartCut plugin installed and activated
✅ Domain added to SmartCut account with proper www designation
✅ Cut-to-size category created and applied to products
✅ Product pricing configured (simple products or variations)
✅ Product stock status set appropriately
✅ Storefront theme in use
✅ Minimal plugin interference
✅ Caching properly configured
✅ Browser cache cleared

Server Connection Issues

For local servers: Use localhost as the hostname.

For live URLs:

Confirm domain registration in your SmartCut account
Allow 24 hours for activation
Contact support for expedited processing if needed

Common error message: “We are having trouble connecting to the server”

This typically indicates:

Localhost configuration issues, or
Incomplete domain setup

Version Downgrade

If you need to revert to a previous version:

Access your SmartCut account dashboard
Navigate to the plugin downloads section
Select and download the desired version of smartcut.zip
Upload via WordPress Plugins menu

Support

The platform is designed for self-service setup using provided templates as references.

For assistance:

Email: [email protected]
API Updates: API Changelog
Custom Development: Available at standard hourly rates

Current Plugin Version: 4.3.9 Platform: Built for WooCommerce