ReleaseNotes: MaxCut.MaxCut version 2.9.6.2 (microsoft#331698)

Author: SpecterShell

manifests/m/MaxCut/MaxCut/2.9.6.2/MaxCut.MaxCut.installer.yaml

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ FileExtensions:
 - mc2
 - mc3
 ProductCode: '{6ee89466-bc4d-48c6-89df-3cbb73cd18c9}'
+ReleaseDate: 2026-01-19
 AppsAndFeaturesEntries:
 - UpgradeCode: '{6A77118D-C132-4454-850B-935EDC287945}'
 Installers:

manifests/m/MaxCut/MaxCut/2.9.6.2/MaxCut.MaxCut.locale.en-US.yaml

@@ -23,6 +23,49 @@ Tags:
 - cabinetry
 - cutting
 - woodworking
+ReleaseNotes: |-
+  New Features
+  Unique panel numbering across jobs, reports, and labels
+  - Each panel in a job is now assigned a unique panel number (for example #1, #2) when it’s created.
+  - This identifier is consistently shown across:
+    - Input Item List
+    - On-screen optimization layouts
+    - Optimization layout reports
+    - Label reports
+    - Cutting list reports
+  - Panels with quantities greater than one receive one unique ID per panel, and repeated panels in layouts correctly link to multiple IDs.
+  - The panel number’s visibility and placement are configurable:
+    - It can be hidden entirely
+    - Shown before the panel name or symbol
+    - Shown after the panel name or symbol
+  - A new setting, “Show unique panel number”, has been added under Settings > Layout > Panel Labelling:
+    - Enabled by default for new users
+    - Disabled by default for existing users (to avoid unexpected label changes)
+  - This improves traceability across layouts, reports, and labels, reduces labeling errors, and makes it easier to match panels during cutting and assembly.
+
+  Updates
+  - New material CSV import option for sub size usage
+    - A new column, Material Sub Size Usage, can now be specified when importing materials:
+      - 0 = Use any number of sub sizes
+      - 1 = Use only for the last sheet
+    - Import behavior is now smarter and safer:
+      - Existing materials keep their current sub size setting if the column is not provided
+      - If the column is provided, the imported value is applied
+      - New materials without the column continue using the existing default behavior
+
+  Fixes
+  - Label “Sheet X of Y” now matches material sheet count
+    - Labels previously showed Y as the total number of sheets in the job, which could be misleading.
+    - Labels now correctly display Y as the total number of sheets for the specific material used by that panel.
+    - This ensures labels align with the optimization layout and makes it easier to identify the correct sheet during production.
+  - Successful exports for material names with illegal Windows characters
+    - Materials containing characters like \ / : * ? " < > | previously failed to export PNG or DXF files.
+    - These exports now handle such names correctly, preventing the error message:
+      - "Error Exporting: Illegal characters in path"
+    - This improves reliability when working with externally sourced or legacy material names.
+  - Label print order now matches the optimization diagram
+    - Labels are now printed in the same order they appear in the optimization layout.
+    - This makes it significantly easier to match printed labels to panels during cutting and labeling, reducing mistakes and workflow friction.
 ReleaseNotesUrl: https://knowledge.maxcutsoftware.com/help/maxcut-release-history
 PurchaseUrl: https://maxcutsoftware.com/pricing-subscription-plans/
 ManifestType: defaultLocale