For CADlink Direct to Film 11 print shops
Stop copying order files by hand.
DTF Order Automation fetches your Shopify orders, matches them to the right design file, and sends them straight to your DTF software — ready to RIP.
Windows desktop app · Currently in private beta
The difference
The same orders. A fraction of the time.
- Open Shopify admin and find the order
- Figure out which product it is
- Dig through a folder to find the matching design file
- Double-check the size and orientation are right
- Open your DTF software and drag the file in
- Repeat that — for every single order, every single day
- Fetch orders for a date range
- Mapped orders are already sorted and ready
- Select the ones you want to send
- Click one button
Files are sent straight to your DTF software — ready to RIP.
Five manual steps per order, down to one click. The busier your shop gets, the more time this gives back.
What it does
One app, the whole handoff automated
Connect your store
Enter your Shopify store details once in Settings. From then on, the app handles pulling in your products and orders — no manual exporting or copying between systems.
Product sync & mapping
Sync every product from your store and match it to a local design file once. The mapping is saved and persists across sessions — set it up once, never again.
Orders, sorted for you
Pick a date range and fetch orders. They're split automatically into mapped orders ready to go, and unmapped orders that need a design file — map them right there in the list.
One click, sent to your DTF software
Select orders — or hit Select All — and send the linked design files straight to your DTF software. Click any order for full details before you send it.
Full run history
Every fetch and every copy is logged. The History tab gives you a clear record of what ran, when, and what it did.
Dashboard at a glance
See orders processed and files copied without digging through logs — and trigger a new order fetch right from the dashboard, whenever you want.
How it works
Four steps, once. Then it's a click.
- 1
Connect your store
Add your Shopify store details, and point the app at your DTF software.
- 2
Map your products
Sync your Shopify catalog and match each product to its design file.
- 3
Fetch orders
Choose a date range. Mapped orders are ready instantly; unmapped ones can be mapped inline in seconds.
- 4
Send to CADlink
Select the orders you want and send their design files to your DTF software — ready to RIP.
“We used to spend all morning loading our orders into CADlink. Now it's done in minutes. It's saved us so much time and money — well worth it for any DTF print shop.”
— Early access print shop owner
Private beta
Request early access
We're onboarding a small group of shops before opening this up. Pricing is still TBD — tell us a bit about your shop and we'll reach out.
FAQ
Good to know
Which CADlink version does this work with?
DTF Order Automation is built for shops running CADlink Direct to Film (DTF) version 11, and sends files straight to it — ready to RIP.
What if a product isn't mapped to a design yet?
It shows up in the Unmapped list on the Orders tab. Map it to a design file right there, and it moves into the Mapped list immediately — no separate setup step.
Does it run automatically in the background?
No — you're always the one who decides. Fetch orders whenever you want with one click from the Dashboard, then choose which ones to send to CADlink.
What does it cost?
Pricing is still being finalized. Request early access and we'll let you know as soon as it's set.
How do I get access?
Fill out the form above. We're bringing on shops in small batches during the beta and will reach out with next steps.