The application supports both metric (mm) and imperial (inch) measurement units. Part objects should be drawn as closed lightweight polylines or circles.

ShapeNest is an optimized tool for arranging and cutting 2D shapes, helping you accurately estimate material usage, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Whether you're working with metal, wood, glass, or other sheet materials, ShapeNest automatically arranges shapes to maximize cutting area utilization. Save time, minimize waste, and optimize your cutting process with ShapeNest! 

The program uses stock and part layer settings to arrange parts within stocks in the most efficient way. Elements entirely within the part boundary, such as auxiliary cut lines (rout lines), holes, labels, etc., are also repositioned along with the arranged parts on the stock, making the next steps more convenient for you.

The simple and intuitive interface makes the application easy to use. The total required material is displayed in the result notification box and is also recorded as text directly in the workspace for easy reference and documentation.