What's New

Measure any distance on your canvas in real-world units, plus a fix for file names not appearing after loading a saved layout.

• New Tape measure tool — click the 📐 Measure button in the toolbar to enter measuring mode. Click one point on the canvas, then a second point to get the distance between them. The result is shown right on the canvas in both imperial (feet & inches) and metric (meters). Click the button again to exit, or click a third point to start a new measurement.
• Fix Loaded file name not showing — after loading a saved layout, the file name was sometimes not appearing in the header. Fixed a code ordering issue so the name is always captured as soon as the file is successfully read.

Corrected how the door/window width editor interprets user input so that typing a value like "31" means 31 inches (or 31 cm in metric mode) — not 31 feet.

• Fix Opening width units — the Edit Feature popup for doors and windows now accepts widths in inches (imperial) or centimeters (metric) instead of feet. The field label updates to match the active unit mode, and values are correctly converted to and from the internal coordinate system on save.
• Fix Unit label correction — tool dimension badges previously showed "ft" instead of "in" when in imperial mode. This label now correctly reads "in".

Group tools together so you can move and rotate entire layouts — dust collection runs, workstation clusters, and more — in one action.

• New Object grouping — Shift+click to select multiple tools on the canvas, then press Group N Items in the controls bar to bind them together. Click any item in the group to select the whole group.
• New Move groups — drag any tool in a group to move the entire group together, keeping all relative positions intact.
• New Rotate groups — use the ↺ Rotate Group button in the group popup to rotate all items 90° clockwise around the group's centroid.
• New Ungroup & Remove — the group popup also lets you dissolve a group back to individual tools, or remove all grouped tools at once.
• Improve Feedback form memory — the feedback panel now remembers your email address and any unsubmitted message text, so you don't lose your draft if you close and reopen the panel.

Community-requested features plus new ways to connect and share your layouts.

• New Interior Walls — drag wall segments (1ft–16ft) onto the canvas from the new Interior Walls library category. Rotate and resize just like any other tool. 4″ thickness by default.
• New File name in header — after saving or loading a layout file, the file name appears in the header so you always know which layout you're working on.
• New Feedback button — report a bug or request a feature directly from the planner using the tab on the right edge of the screen. Responses go straight to the team.
• New Imperial / Metric toggle — switch between feet/inches and meters/centimeters using the IN | CM toggle in the controls bar. Preference is saved between sessions.

Edit tool sizes directly in the library, plus fixes for some frustrating bugs.

• New Edit tool dimensions in library — click the W×D display on any library tool while in Edit mode to change its default size. Works in both imperial and metric.
• Fix Merged tools bug — adding 10–14 items could cause two tools to merge into one unremovable element. Fixed by correcting a unique ID collision that occurred after page refresh.
• Fix Door arcs clipped — outward-facing doors placed on the edge of the shop now draw their arc outside the canvas boundary. The canvas automatically expands to accommodate the full arc.
• Fix Door arc shading — a dark green triangle was appearing over door arc shading due to an SVG path rendering issue. Arcs now display with correct clean shading.

More tools, better rotation, and collapsible categories to keep the library tidy.

• New 45° rotation — tools and wall features now rotate in 45° steps instead of 90°, making it easy to place duct fittings and other items at diagonal angles.
• New Collapsible categories — all library categories start collapsed and can be opened individually. Keeps the panel clean when you have a large library.
• New New tools added — Miter Saw, Shaper Table, Router Table, Belt/Disc Sander, Mini-Lathe, Lathe, Wide Belt Sander, Miter Station, Tool Chest, Wall Cabinet, Spray Booth, and more.
• New New categories — Existing Stuff (water heater, washer, dryer, etc.), Accessories (air compressors), and CNC/Laser machines.
• New Dust collection expanded — added Duct Pipe in 4″/5″/6″, 45° Wye Joints, and Adjustable Elbows for mapping out full dust collection runs.
• Improve Inline tool renaming — click any tool name in Edit Library mode to rename it in place. New tools drop straight into rename mode.

Place real doors and windows on your shop walls, mirror hinges, and click any wall to resize it.

• New Doors & windows — drag inward doors, outward doors, single/double garage doors, and windows onto any wall. Each shows a correct swing arc or opening symbol.
• New Mirror doors — flip a door's hinge to the opposite side with one click. Combines with rotation for all orientations.
• New Click-to-edit walls — click any of the four exterior walls to type in a new length. Opposite walls stay matched; use pop-outs for L-shapes and irregular footprints.
• Improve Custom shop shapes — add rectangular pop-outs on any wall side to represent attached sheds, garages, or bump-outs.

Quality-of-life improvements for working with real shop plans.

• New Save & Load layouts — export your layout as a JSON file and reload it any time. Share files with others or keep multiple layout options.
• New Print layout — print a clean version of your shop floor plan. The library panel and buttons are hidden automatically.
• New In-app Help — full documentation accessible from the ❔ Help button, covering every feature with tips and keyboard shortcuts.
• New Clear button — reset the canvas while keeping your custom tool library intact.
• Improve Per-instance tool editing — rename and resize any placed tool individually without changing the library entry.

MyShopLayout goes live — a free, no-account-required woodworking shop layout planner that runs entirely in your browser.

• New Drag-and-drop tool placement — place any tool from the library onto a scaled floor plan grid.
• New Tool library with categories — stationary power tools, workstations, storage, dust collection, finishing, and more.
• New Editable library — add, rename, and remove tools and categories to match your exact shop.
• New Custom shop dimensions — set your shop's width and depth, and add pop-outs for irregular shapes.
• New Autosave — your layout is automatically saved in the browser so it's there when you come back.