Nesting parameter to set how parts are placed on a board
This indicates how parts should be placed in a board if the board is not fully ‘occupied’. This determines where waste and offcuts are placed.
Select the direction from the list
Across board width
Along board length
Across board width
Where the nesting origin is at the left (top left or bottom left) the parts are moved to the left and any waste is at the right of the board.
(Where the Nesting origin is at the right the orientation is taken from the right)
Along board length
Where the nesting origin is at the top (top left or top right) the parts are moved to the top and any waste is at the bottom of the board.
(Where the Nesting origin is at the bottom the orientation is taken from the bottom)
Notes
- Can also be set as a Material parameter at material level.
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