The nesting, application of toolpaths, production of labels and output to the flatbed are carried out using Ezynest.

However, you to can Generate Nests directly in CabMasterPro, without the need for accessing the ATP, Preferences and Driver Selection options in EzyNest, which will run silently in the background to generate machining output files. Simply use the CNC Config available in CabMasterPro.

Nesting in CabMasterPro

When you have completed your drawing/job...

1. Go to View > Machining to display the machining for the drawing;
   

   Example

   

2. Export Machining by using the command button
   • This will generate one batch of part files (DXF files) for each material used in the current drawing/job.
   • See Machining View Current for more details.
     

     Example

     

   For a more efficient use of material, see Machine View Combined where you can load several jobs and nest them together - as long as they all use the same material and tool set.
3. This will provide drop list selections for...
   • Machining File - allows you to select the machining file (DXT) to nest.
   • Output Nests Prefix  button allows you to browse to a folder (such as C:\MachiningOut\MyJob\ ) to be used to save generated CNC files and label files (per sheet).
   • Automatic Toolpath - allows you to select the correct preconfigured ATP file which defines the nesting parameters including the sheet size and other details.
     

     

4. Set up the nesting process by using the Config  command button which allows you to control the details of the current configuration without the need of opening EzyNest, which will run silently in the background.
   

   Labels & Output tab

   

   • Ensure the Create Labels  is ticked, if you need labels to be printed to identify each nested part.
     • If labels are being produced, then the correct label design and stationery must be selected (normally remains the same).
   • You can change the Output Path location (data file for the flatbed and label files) but in most situations, the output folder will remain the same.
   • Change the Output filename prefix from 'Rename_This' to a descriptive output file name.
   For a more on the Labels & Output tab, follow the link.
5. Finally, click the Generate Nests command button which will generate files and display, as shown.
   

   

Using EzyNest or EnRoute

Export Machining [F8] your completed drawing/job - see Export DXF topic, then...

1. Start EzyNest
2. Open the Automatic Toolpath setup dialog either from the File menu (see example) or clicking on ATP command button on the toolbar.
   

   Example

   

3. From the Auto ToolPath (ATP) screen click on the Load ATP file button and select the correct ATP file.
   • If using EzyNest23, this is located on the Start tab, as per the example.
     

     Example of Start tab

     
4. Select the Parts tab and use the Add List File button to select the required Job file (the Job files have a DXT file extension).
   • For a more efficient use of material, this step can be done repeatedly to load several jobs that need to be nested together.
   • The proviso is that they all use the same material and tool set.
   • To remove jobs from the list use the Clear button (Be aware that this will remove ALL the jobs from the list).
   • The parts list will show all the individual doors/parts within each job. If required, certain details can be altered at this point e.g. Quantity.
     

   Example of Parts tab

   

5. Once all the required Jobs are in the list select the Output tab and ...
   • Create Output - whether or not the data file for the flatbed is created. 
   • If you want to generate a printed copy of the nesting patterns, tick Create printout of parts
   • Name the output file i.e. change the Output filename prefix.
     • You can change the Output Path location (data file for the flatbed and label files) but in most situations, the output folder will remain the same.
   • Ensure the Create Label Output is ticked, if you need labels to be printed to identify each nested part.
     • If labels are being produced, then the correct label settings must be selected on the Processing tab i.e. the label design, stationery and if printing on flip side.
     • In most cases, these setting will remain the same and be saved with the ATP file.

   Example of Output tab

   Older versions, all the above options are located on the Setup tab.

   

6. When everything is correct, then click on the Process Parts button.
   • This will apply the toolpaths, nest the doors, create the flatbed data and create the label files.
7. Once this is complete a conformation message will appear. Click OK.
   

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8. The nesting, complete with toolpaths, will be shown.

   • To view different sheet in jobs with multiple sheets, use the drop list or thumb wheel.