ShapeNest

ShapeNest

Win64, English

QC
ShapeNest – Optimize Your Cuts, Minimize Waste. Works with both metric (mm) and imperial (inch) drawing units.

General Usage Instructions

The app icon will appear under the Add-in ribbon.

Click the icon or use the "QCShapeNest" command to launch the plugin.

Enter the machine settings, stock sizes, and grain direction.

The app filters selections based on the part's layer. Define the part's layer by selecting the part object. Part objects should be drawn as closed lightweight polylines or circles.

Selection options allow you to add a part label, display part size information, and assign an existing layer for the part label.

Click "Select Parts for Nesting" and follow the instructions in the command bar to generate the result.

*Note: Only elements that are completely inside the part loop will be nested into the stock.

Screenshots

Commands

Ribbon/Toolbar Icon Command Command Description

QCShapeNest

Follow the quick guide in the notification box, input the settings, and select the objects (closed lightweight polyline or circle) to run the result.

Installation/Uninstallation

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plugin from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plugin. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin. You may need to restart the Autodesk product to activate the app/plug-in. To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

Contact

Author/Company Information

QC

Support Information

Version History

Version Number Version Description

2.0.0

Initial release
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