[3D Assembly] ➔ [Extract Flat Patterns] ➔ [Configure Materials] ➔ [Run Nesting Study] ➔ [Generate DXF/CAM Toolpaths] 1. Extracting Geometric Sources
: Right-click on an assembly and select "Create Nest." You can define job quantities and choose templates (metric or imperial).
If you’re still nesting with static kerf values and ignoring remnants, you’re not saving time. You’re burning money. Nesting 2025 won’t just change your workflow—it will change your material purchasing. Expect competitors to scramble. Expect your scrap bin to gather dust. Autodesk Inventor Nesting 2025
Getting started is straightforward for existing Inventor users:
The 2025 release is primarily a rather than a feature overhaul. The most significant change is that Nesting 2025 can be installed only on Inventor 2025 . This version‑locking approach means users cannot install Nesting 2025 on older versions of Inventor. [3D Assembly] ➔ [Extract Flat Patterns] ➔ [Configure
The 2025 version is best suited for specific environments and users:
Fabricators rarely cut parts for just one assembly at a time. Inventor Nesting 2025 allows you to combine multiple sheet metal parts, full sub-assemblies, and diverse projects into a single nesting study. It automatically sorts parts by material type and thickness. 4. Comprehensive Stock Library Management You’re burning money
It even integrates with your ERP to flag when a “less efficient” nest saves money because it uses cheap remnant material instead of cutting into a premium new sheet.
I can provide specific configuration tips based on your setup. Share public link