Application: Computer controlled system for straight and rectangular off-the-roll cutting of awning fabrics or sunshade textiles with thermoplastic coating. Concept: Fabric is pulled off the roll onto the table by a servo controlled pull-off carriage with simultaneous ultrasonic slitting to required width. Ultrasonic cross cut at required pull-off length. Data entry with touch screen and DDE (Direct Dimension Entry) on a displayed awning schematic or by optional computer network. Automatic calculation of fabric lengths and width according to dimensions of finished awning cover. Automatic positioning of longitudinal ultrasonic cutter. Automatic repeat of interrupted cutting cycles due to defective fabric. Modular design concept adaptable to customer requirements.