DXF & fabrication · CAD-native nesting workflow
SolidWorks Waterjet Nesting Macro
A legacy SolidWorks VBA workflow that groups assembly parts, places them in generated nesting assemblies, and exports drawing-view DXF output.
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ENGINEERING CONTRIBUTION
Built part collection, thickness grouping, selection UI, coordinate placement, view selection, and output reporting.
Prerequisites
- Original BAS/CLS/form resources, SolidWorks VBA and locally configured nesting assembly templates.
Additional setup
- A source download is not published for this CAD-native nesting workflow.
PROJECT WORKFLOW
How the workflow fits together.
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CAD-native nesting workflow
Collect distinct assembly parts, group them by thickness, select parts, place them in generated nesting assemblies and create projected DXF views with quantity reports.
Output & model changes
- Creates nesting assemblies, drawing exports and quantity reports; requires locally configured templates and file paths.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Explore the engineering approach.
A source download is not published for this project. Its case study explains the design approach and workflow.
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