Choose from the following nesting options:

Distance Part to Part

This parameter defines the minimum distance between each part within a sheet. In the example below, Distance Part to Part is set = 0.25. and Distance Part to Sheet= 0. Distance Part to Part Example

Distance Part to Sheet

This parameter defines the minimum distance between parts to the edge of the sheet. In the example below, Distance Part to Part is set = 0.25. and Distance Part to Sheet = 0.50. Distance Part to Sheet Example

Overflow Minimum Utilization %

When the Nesting system fits parts on a sheet of material, it calculates a percentage of utilization for that sheet, which is an indicator of how efficiently the sheet material is used. Overflow Minimum Utilization % defines the minimum percent of material utilization that is permitted on any sheet of the nest.  If this parameter is set to a value, then the percentage of utilization of material for each sheet must exceed this number.  If the percentage of utilization for any sheet is below this number, then nesting will be suppressed for that sheet. Overflow Minimum Utilization %:  This parameter can be used to eliminate remnants on the last sheet used, since it is the last sheet that typically has the lowest percentage of utilization.   Example of Minimum Utilization = 0 An example the use of Overflow Minimum Utilization % is shown below.  If the value is set to 0, then no restriction of the nesting will occur.  In the example below, five sheets were utilized.  The last sheet percentage utilization was determined to be 47.60 %. Overflow Minimum Utilization % = 0 A setting of 0% will result in the following utilization report: List of Nested Sheets Results - Note Low Utilization of Sheet 5 Example of Minimum Utilization = 50 Next we set Overflow Minimum Utilization % to 50.  Note that the nesting of sheet 5 is eliminated because it does not meet or exceed the % Utilization. Overflow Minimum Utilization % = 50 A setting of 50% will result in the following utilization report: List of Nested Sheets Results - Note that Sheet 5 is Eliminated Example of Minimum Utilization = 75 Furthermore, if the Overflow Minimum Utilization % is set to 75, then nesting will be eliminated on all but the first sheet because their percentage of utilization is lower than 75% as shown below. Overflow Minimum Utilization % = 75 A setting of 75% will result in the following utilization report: List of Nested Sheets Results - Note that All but Sheet 1 is Eliminated

Nesting Accuracy

The tagging option causes a number to be shown with each nested part when the nest is accepted or committed.  The number is the sequence number assigned to the selected Part in the Parts List of the Nesting Browser.  

Tag Nested Curves Automatically  

By default, tagging is OFF, but may be activated by checking this box on the dialog.

Auto-Tag Output  

There are two forms of tagging that can be generated, Annotation and Geometry.  In both cases, the tag number is located with its origin at the center of the individual nested part in the nest.

Annotation  

The tag number is shown on the screen as graphics display text only.  The height of the annotation text is dynamically controlled by the Dimension Text Height.

Geometry  

The tag number is created as geometry curves, which are selectable as geometry.

Tag Text Height  

Enter the Text Height for tagging.  The value entered in this height field is in the units of the part file, either Inches or Metric.

Example of Auto Tag Option

Annotation tagging with height of .75 inch (text is display only) Geometry tagging with height of 1 inch (text is selectable)

You can choose from the following nested sheet layout options.  These options are enabled when you elect to create each sheet in a separate layer or group from the Commit Nest tab.

Along X / Along Y  

Arranges all sheets along the X or Y direction depending on your selection.

Nest Layout = Along X Nest Layout = Along Y Force all parts to XY plane Check this box and all nested geometry will be forced onto the XY Plane. 2D curves will lie on the XY Plane. For 3D solids, the base of the solids will lie on the XY Plane.

Stack  

This option stacks the geometry.  This option is disabled if None is selected from the Preview and Commit Nest tab under the Nested Sheets Geometry Grouping section.

Nest Layout = Stacked

Spacing between sheets  

If Along X or Along Y is selected, enter the linear spacing between each sheet.

Selecting this button will produce an on-screen report showing how many of each of the sheets will be needed for the total nesting.  

Dialog Box: Estimated # of Sheets

Update Sheet Count  

Your report is listed here.  If your total number of sheets is less than the Estimated # of Sheets listed in the report, you can select the Update Sheet Count button to adjust your sheet count automatically.

Selecting this button computes the nest based on sheets, parts and nesting parameters specified. This does not display the resultant nested parts within the sheet.  Selecting this button will move you to the Preview Nest tab automatically.

Nesting Browser work flow