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Software to Layout Multiple DXF's

Discussion in 'Other Software' started by Steven Bloom, Sep 2, 2015.

  1. Steven Bloom

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    So does anyone know of any freeware where you import your DXF File and it lays out where everything will go. This way you know what the smallest piece of aluminum or wood is that you need to make all the parts at once ???
     
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    I believe your after a nesting program
    This one looks good and I believe its free NestProfessor
    Also (not free) check out this free trial of NestMaster
    Hope this helps
     
  3. Steven Bloom

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    Awesome !!! Thanks
     
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    2015-09-03 10.34.53.jpg

    Great. I can fit everything on a 2 x 2 square
     
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    Its amazing how well the parts can be laid out, no matter how hard you try to to 'manually' do it the algorithms always seem to do it better :)
     
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