Method for automated stacking of wood products

A computer-implemented method for sorting engineered wood products, the method comprising the steps of:

• designing at least two types of engineered wood products via a software application wherein the at least two types of engineered wood products define a first bundle;
• producing the at least two types of engineered wood products based on the designs utilizing a saw in conjunction with the software application;
• designating, via the software application, at least two bins to hold the first bundle and at least a second bundle of engineered wood products;
• selecting a first bin for depositing the first bundle of engineered wood product;
• selecting a second bin for depositing a second bundle of engineered wood product;
• automatically placing the first bundle of engineered wood products into the first bin;
• and
• automatically placing the second bundle of engineered wood products into the second bin;
• wherein the at least two types of engineered wood products are at least two of:
• panels, I-joists, headers and dimensional lumber.

A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed, cause a computing system to perform a method for sorting engineered wood products, the method comprising the steps of:

• designing at least two types of engineered wood products via a software application;
• producing the at least two types of engineered wood products based on the designs utilizing a saw in conjunction with the software application;
• designating, via the software application, at least two bins to hold the at least two different types of engineered wood products;
• selecting a first bin for depositing a first type of engineered wood product;
• selecting a second bin for depositing a second type of engineered wood product;
• automatically placing the first type of engineered wood product into the first bin;
• and
• automatically placing the second type of engineered wood product into the second bin;
• wherein the at least two types of engineered wood products are at least two of:
• panels, I-joists, headers and dimensional lumber.