Open-source, free nesting application

THE NEXT WORKSPACE

Your next workspace.
Coming together.

The Fusion360 integration is in preparation. Explore the intended workflow while we build the next way to bring your parts to CLI-Nesting.

Coming soon

No Fusion360 package is released yet. This page describes the planned integration.

LAYOUT / 01ILLUSTRATIVE
SHEET
Real contours. Thoughtful placement.●
PLANNED INTEGRATION · RELEASE COMING LATER

GET STARTED

The planned installation path.

Planned workflow. Final installation details will be published with the release.

01

Get the release

A download package and supported Fusion360 versions will be listed here when the integration is ready.

02

Install the add-in

The released package will include platform-specific installation instructions.

03

Open 1stNesting

The final guide will show where to launch the add-in and connect the nesting engine.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

The intended workflow.

These are intended capabilities, not released Fusion360 features.

Prepare your geometry

The intended workflow starts with suitable part outlines from your Fusion360 design.

Define your material

The planned integration will prepare the sheet dimensions, quantities and spacing for the engine.

Inspect the layout

The returned arrangement will be reviewed inside the CAD workflow. Exact features will be confirmed at release.

PROPOSED USAGE GUIDE

A preview of what comes next.

These steps describe the planned workflow. Verified installation details and screenshots will be added when the plugin is released.

4 steps
01

Choose the parts

Select the geometry you intend to arrange on sheet material. Supported part types will be documented with the release.

  • Planned workflow; not a released Fusion360 feature.
02

Prepare the job

Review the part quantities, permitted rotations and available stock.

  • Planned workflow; not a released Fusion360 feature.
03

Run the engine

Send the prepared contours and job rules to CLI-Nesting.

  • Planned workflow; not a released Fusion360 feature.
04

Review the result

Inspect the returned layout before using it in your manufacturing workflow.

  • Planned workflow; not a released Fusion360 feature.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Explore the available workspace.

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Contact

Have a question about 1stNesting? Feel free to email us.

info@1nesting.com