ShapeNest
ShapeNest nests custom shapes on stock sheets with maximum material efficiency. Import shapes from DXF files, visualise cutting layouts on screen, and export to PDF, JPG, or DXF. Try free for 30 days — no card or commitment needed.
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ShapeNest goes beyond simple rectangular layouts. Using advanced bin-packing algorithms, it efficiently nests complex polygon shapes onto stock sheets — minimising offcuts and maximising the value from every panel.
Rectangles & Free-Form Polygons
Pack both simple rectangular pieces and irregular polygon shapes, enabling true optimisation for complex cutting jobs.
DXF File Import
Import custom shapes directly from DXF files — the standard CAD exchange format. No manual redrawing required.
Visual Cutting Layout
Visualise exactly where each piece is positioned on the stock sheet with a clear on-screen cutting map.
Waste Percentage Reporting
Instantly see material usage and waste percentages to quantify savings before the first cut is made.
Saw Kerf / Blade Width
Configure kerf width settings to ensure cutting layouts account for real-world blade thickness and material loss.
Export to PDF, JPG & DXF
Export finished nesting layouts to PDF for printing, JPG for easy sharing, or DXF to pass directly to CNC machines.
Project Save & Load
Save your nesting projects and reload them at any time — ideal for recurring jobs or iterative planning.
30-Day Free Trial
Try ShapeNest free for 30 days with no credit card and no commitment required. Download from the Microsoft Store and start immediately.
See It in Action
ShapeNest provides a clear visual layout of nested pieces on each stock sheet.
Trusted Across Industries
ShapeNest is designed for any profession that requires efficient cutting of flat sheet material — from furniture makers to metal fabricators.
Cabinet & Furniture Makers
Optimise board and panel layouts to reduce timber waste and improve production efficiency.
Steel & Sheet Metal Fabricators
Nest structural parts and profiles on metal sheets to minimise scrap and reduce raw material costs.
Glass Cutters
Plan glass sheet cutting layouts to reduce breakage risk and optimise costly glass stock usage.
Upholstery & Sign Makers
Nest fabric panels, vinyl sheets, and signage pieces to maximise material yield from every roll or sheet.
System Requirements
| Publisher | CyberMasTools |
| Price | 30-Day free trial |
| Category | Productivity |
| Operating System | Windows 10; Windows 11 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Import Formats | DXF |
| Export Formats | PDF, JPG, DXF |
| Available on | Microsoft Store |
| App ID | 9MVGQHZZ2XFS |
Try ShapeNest Free for 30 Days
No credit card required. Available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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