Can this be applied to objects for 3d printing as well? I'm new to 3d Printing and Fusion 360. Would love to avoid having to manually nest parts if possible.
You absolutely could use Arrange feature or MapBoards pro to help set up your 3D printed parts. however, in most cases, I think you'll find adjusting them in your 3D printer's slicer to be easier. That gives you the extra affordance to change things if needed after slicing it and/or printing some.
@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks for the input... that may be what I need. I'm making a series of kit card models that Need to lie flat and have a sprue tree frame to attach them. The slicer makes quick work disassembling and arranging my parts, but if i make any changes to the model, i have to reload, spit things, arrange, etc.... but looks like this tool would allow me to do everything in Fusion.
It looks like it doesn't optimise layout for cnc like "arrange" tool or maybe this is just an issue of this case? Also I am using different size sheets as I custom order material made to size to reduce waste.w Imho advanced arrange is nice as it uses multiple sketches as stocks but still has problems with grain direction orientation. It has many errors when orienting parts. This plugin looks nice. Not over complicated and usefull.
Upon seeing the price of the Nesting Add-in Fusion released I was saddened. Its to big of a financial burden for a one man part time startup (I've got the startup license, so I do have arrange/advanced arrange already, but I believe advanced arrange and multi sheet capability is going to be only in the Nesting extension when it leaves beta) I don't need massive reports and all the detailed features of the Nesting ext, but something that can simply lay an entire cabinet carcass, or big batch run flat into multiple sheets. For those reasons I'm so happy this is available.
Same here. A few cabinets from time to time. All I need is laying out multiple pieces on 2-3 sheets and a grain direction orientation. Nesting add- in is an overkill and advanced arrange is buggy. I bet that 90% of nesting users would love to pay a reasonable money for Basic but working nesting features instead od what they put in that ad-in.
Interesting question. That would work in some scenarios, though only if you want the front orthographic view. MapBoards doesn't allow any perspective or other views at the moment.
Well isn't that a funny thing Kevin? Now I learn there is an add-on called DXF Import, doesn't cost a penny. But does it do nesting? I am going to see in a few days as I get a project ready. Baltic Birch ply is precious and should be dealt with accordingly :-)
Are you on the free Personal Use license or the paid commercial license? If the latter, you can use the new Arrange feature built into Fusion 360 - ua-cam.com/video/TIBMX-oVasU/v-deo.html
@@ProductDesignOnline No my friend, I don't make a cent from my designs as yet. Of course this may change shortly but still won't reach the prerequisite income model any time soon. I use Vectric and that is quite a handful for outlay. I got into some serious trouble with the F360 engrave toolpath on large font and do not wish to babysit with my finger on the emerg stop button
Hi Kevin, I have Fusion 360 with student license, does MapBoard work for this license or is it only for Proffesional Fusion 360? I'm from Argentina Thank´s for everything
MapBoards Pro is a paid 3rd party add-in that will work with all Fusion 360 licenses. Check out the Arrange feature which you can use for free with your EDU license: ua-cam.com/video/TIBMX-oVasU/v-deo.html
Hi Rudy - this can be used for ANY machine or project where you may need a flat pattern. Vinyl Cutters, Laser Cutters, and so on are additional example machines. In some cases, projects where you simply need to print a flat pattern may be helpful.
I have been using the Standard version for a few years and does what I need for my Laser. Standard used to be $10 but I see it has been bumped to $15 so Pro makes sense.
I would use the trial. But hey, $25USD is not huge money considering the cost of one decent endmill. For smaller parts it makes sense. For people with a full sized bed and feeding it 4x8 sheets it would save time and should have predictable outcomes.
@@chrisleech1565 My last mid life crisis was making Kites and Windsocks with manually hot knife cut parts and templates. Manual nesting is an Art I am happy to forget :)
@@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994 My effective work envelope is relatively small at 1200x600 mm. It's going to be dicey anyway. I hate to chuck Baltic Birch plywood trims in the burn pile. Got one of those art panel composed of stacked slices. It is 4' tall. I have to do this showcase piece one way or another. This bird must fly.
I bought it months ago and only tried using it today for the first time. It's much easier to use than the nesting features in Fusion. The only real issue I have is not understanding how to turn off grain direction dependency when working with composites.
Get MapBoards (Autodesk App Store): bit.ly/MapBoardsPro
Arrange Video: ua-cam.com/video/TIBMX-oVasU/v-deo.html
Amazing! Autodesk wants $1600 for the Nesting add in, in addition to the paid license. This is exactly what I needed, thank you!
Most excellent tip for those with a Personal license and a need for speed.
Spooky, was looking for arrange yesterday and miffed it wasn't available anymore for hobbyist. GREAT timing. Thanks Kevin.
Your videos are great. really clear and succinct!
Thank you. I have been doing this manually without joints, so this is kind of a big thing :D
Huge time save for designs with a lot of parts :)
How do you move components from one board to the other. You have plenty of room for the two tops to be moved to the same board with the legs.
Hey Robert did you get a response on this at all?
Can this be applied to objects for 3d printing as well? I'm new to 3d Printing and Fusion 360. Would love to avoid having to manually nest parts if possible.
You absolutely could use Arrange feature or MapBoards pro to help set up your 3D printed parts. however, in most cases, I think you'll find adjusting them in your 3D printer's slicer to be easier. That gives you the extra affordance to change things if needed after slicing it and/or printing some.
@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks for the input... that may be what I need. I'm making a series of kit card models that Need to lie flat and have a sprue tree frame to attach them. The slicer makes quick work disassembling and arranging my parts, but if i make any changes to the model, i have to reload, spit things, arrange, etc.... but looks like this tool would allow me to do everything in Fusion.
It looks like it doesn't optimise layout for cnc like "arrange" tool or maybe this is just an issue of this case? Also I am using different size sheets as I custom order material made to size to reduce waste.w Imho advanced arrange is nice as it uses multiple sketches as stocks but still has problems with grain direction orientation. It has many errors when orienting parts. This plugin looks nice. Not over complicated and usefull.
i buy the lite / not pro version and also happy with it.
Upon seeing the price of the Nesting Add-in Fusion released I was saddened. Its to big of a financial burden for a one man part time startup (I've got the startup license, so I do have arrange/advanced arrange already, but I believe advanced arrange and multi sheet capability is going to be only in the Nesting extension when it leaves beta) I don't need massive reports and all the detailed features of the Nesting ext, but something that can simply lay an entire cabinet carcass, or big batch run flat into multiple sheets.
For those reasons I'm so happy this is available.
Same here. A few cabinets from time to time. All I need is laying out multiple pieces on 2-3 sheets and a grain direction orientation. Nesting add- in is an overkill and advanced arrange is buggy. I bet that 90% of nesting users would love to pay a reasonable money for Basic but working nesting features instead od what they put in that ad-in.
Wow, that's nice! I wonder if mapping by sketch could be a workaround for the hobbyist lic limitation of 1 sketch page. Any thoughts?
Interesting question. That would work in some scenarios, though only if you want the front orthographic view. MapBoards doesn't allow any perspective or other views at the moment.
Well isn't that a funny thing Kevin? Now I learn there is an add-on called DXF Import, doesn't cost a penny. But does it do nesting? I am going to see in a few days as I get a project ready. Baltic Birch ply is precious and should be dealt with accordingly :-)
Are you on the free Personal Use license or the paid commercial license? If the latter, you can use the new Arrange feature built into Fusion 360 - ua-cam.com/video/TIBMX-oVasU/v-deo.html
@@ProductDesignOnline No my friend, I don't make a cent from my designs as yet. Of course this may change shortly but still won't reach the prerequisite income model any time soon. I use Vectric and that is quite a handful for outlay. I got into some serious trouble with the F360 engrave toolpath on large font and do not wish to babysit with my finger on the emerg stop button
Hi Kevin, I have Fusion 360 with student license, does MapBoard work for this license or is it only for Proffesional Fusion 360? I'm from Argentina Thank´s for everything
MapBoards Pro is a paid 3rd party add-in that will work with all Fusion 360 licenses. Check out the Arrange feature which you can use for free with your EDU license: ua-cam.com/video/TIBMX-oVasU/v-deo.html
Is this for CNC machines afraid I am not familiar with "MapBoards".
Hi Rudy - this can be used for ANY machine or project where you may need a flat pattern. Vinyl Cutters, Laser Cutters, and so on are additional example machines. In some cases, projects where you simply need to print a flat pattern may be helpful.
*How many of you have tried MapBoards Pro?* Would you give it a try if they offered a free trial?
I have been using the Standard version for a few years and does what I need for my Laser. Standard used to be $10 but I see it has been bumped to $15 so Pro makes sense.
I would use the trial. But hey, $25USD is not huge money considering the cost of one decent endmill. For smaller parts it makes sense. For people with a full sized bed and feeding it 4x8 sheets it would save time and should have predictable outcomes.
@@chrisleech1565 My last mid life crisis was making Kites and Windsocks with manually hot knife cut parts and templates. Manual nesting is an Art I am happy to forget :)
@@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994 My effective work envelope is relatively small at 1200x600 mm. It's going to be dicey anyway. I hate to chuck Baltic Birch plywood trims in the burn pile. Got one of those art panel composed of stacked slices. It is 4' tall. I have to do this showcase piece one way or another. This bird must fly.
I bought it months ago and only tried using it today for the first time. It's much easier to use than the nesting features in Fusion. The only real issue I have is not understanding how to turn off grain direction dependency when working with composites.