WoodWorkingWizard is a comprehensive Autodesk® Fusion® add-in designed to automate and streamline woodworking and cabinet-making workflows.

It allows users to create fully parametric projects, such as cabinets, bases, and toekicks by defining dimensions, material types, thicknesses, and internal layouts (shelves, drawers, doors, dividers). From these parameters, the plugin automatically generates a 3D model, produces a detailed cut list, and prepares all data required for manufacturing.

At the core of WoodWorkingWizard lies its standout capability: the intelligent nesting engine, entirely written in Python with no external dependencies. This engine optimizes how wooden parts are laid out on sheet material, drastically reducing waste and maximizing material utilization. It uses an advanced hybrid algorithm combining the Corner-Occupying Action (CCOA) strategy with a skyline fallback method, allowing parts to be placed efficiently even with rotation constraints. The nesting module performs up to 128 optimization attempts, separates sheets by thickness, and can back-fill unused areas to further improve yield.

The output includes a CSV report listing panels grouped by sheet, overall waste percentage, and material usage statistics. The add-in also offers a 3D visualization of the nesting layout directly in Fusion, showing real-scale parts, kerf spacing, and sheet transparency—helping users verify the plan before cutting.

In essence, WoodWorkingWizard provides a full design-to-production pipeline, but it’s the nesting feature—fast, precise, and visual—that truly distinguishes it. It transforms a simple cabinet design into an optimized, production-ready project that saves both material and time.