Auto-Arrange Object in CorelDraw X6 for Cutting

[Terry R Peterson]

I've seen a PlasmaCam demo where the software can automatically arrange parts to fit them as tight a space as possible for minimum material waste. Is there any such thing for CorelDraw? Looks like PlotCalc does this, but only supports up to X5 and the contact information on that website doesn't work. (http://www.eng.plotcalc.com/)

[Tony Lenkic]

That feature is called "NESTING" ........It is not available in Corel.

[Terry R Peterson]

That feature is called "NESTING" ........It is not available in Corel.

"Nesting"... Definitely the word I was looking for! I'm hoping someone knows of a plug-in / 3rd party app / something... even if it requires an export/import to get the vectors back into Corel for cutting.

Thanks!

[Scott Shepherd]

Here's a macro for it :

http://macromonster.com/index.php?mod=descr&id_desc=109&

I know there are several out there, that's just the first one that came up.

[Mike Null]

Terry

The function you're describing is called "nesting". There are some macros which will do what you want.

http://macromonster.com/index.php?mod=descr&id_desc=124&keyword=nesting&Submit=Go

Ol' Festus is quick on the draw.:)

[Terry R Peterson]

Thanks everyone!!

Now that I know what term I'm Googling, I'm finally finding what I'm looking for. I just bought the one from macromonster... we'll see if it does the job!

[Andrew Holloway]

Let us know how it goes Terry. I'm thinking of buying it too. That is, the one Scott linked to.