DXF nesting software

[bossfrog]

Just bought a Dynatorch, ready to fire it up. Have been going through the DXF conversion software, and it is not real easy to nest different parts for cutting. I would like a software where I can plunk a bunch of DXF's on, and arrange them to fit on my plate size. It doesn't look like Corel or Photoshop can save in DXF format, and other nesting software I have found is alot of $$$. I don't even care if it nests at all - just want to put multiple DXFs on one sheet, arrange them manually, and save the whole thing as a DXF. The Dynatorch can convert it into machine code.

Does anything like this exist?

[ger21]

Any CAD program. Open .dxf, copy and paste into new drawing. Repeat as needed.

[lakeside]

Originally Posted by bossfrog It doesn't look like Corel or Photoshop can save in DXF format, Does anything like this exist?

Corel draw graphic X3 and Corel paintshop pro X can save as dxf and dwg. bobcad also has an add on nesting software

[lakeside]

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[Greolt]

I just tried the link and it doesn't work.
Has it expired?

[bossfrog]

I use Solidworks for a CAD software, and I don't believe it will let you open a DXF except in their viewer software. I have Corel Photopaint 9 and Adobe Photoshop software. In Corel Photopaint, I can open a DXF, but can't open or import another one in the same document. Adobe Photoshop doesn't appear to be able to open DXF's. Help!

Ric

[ger21]

any inexpensive 2D cad software is what I meant. TurboCAD, DesignCAD, possibly even the free A9CAD.

[lakeside]

Originally Posted by Greolt I just tried the link and it doesn't work. Has it expired?

it may have The link was $10 off you can get thur there site it $70 for paintshop Pro X

[Torchhead]

Or you could use a CAM software if Dynatorch will take g-code. Use SheetCAM (159.00) and bring in the part one time then duplicate or use the array function. You can grab parts and move them on the screen. The duplicate parts cut from the master part using the same toolpath rules so you only have to do it once. Puts in the lead-ins automatically and plasma torch parameters. Auto nesting software is (in my opinion) of limited value unless you cut lots of small parts as a job shop (files change daily).

Those of us that do a lot of plasma cutting and have to make money at it have figured out the best combinations for production.

[BallisticFab]

BobCAD/CAM's BobNEST works well with a bit of practice...

[lakeside]

Originally Posted by BallisticFab BobCAD/CAM's BobNEST works well with a bit of practice...

I too use Bobcad and have Bobnest (also Bobart) Used with a plasma cutter or waterjet Bobnest will handle very well.

[tobyaxis]

Originally Posted by Greolt I just tried the link and it doesn't work. Has it expired?

Use BobCad/Cam V20.7 and BobArt ProX. I don't have a torch but some customers want DXF file extensions for their cad drawings I do.
Some links don't work for some strange reason.