Plugin for: auto-arranging objects in an artboard to use least space?

[ZoeDoucette]

Does anyone know of a plugin for that? I know that functionality exists in pattern making software, so that the pattern uses the least amount of fabric possible.

Thanks guys

[Monika Gause]

This is called nesting. You also find it in CAD software.

I haven't seen a plugin do that.

One company I could imagine might have this is ESKO. Maybe ask them?

And maybe ask Baby Universe. They make CAD plugins

[watermelon111]

Hello I'm from Baby Universe. We just released the plug-in for nesting. Check it out.

https://baby-universe.co.jp/en/plug-ins/cad/ainest-pro/

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

Be sure you are sitting down when you look as the subscription cost! 😁

[alanvogt]

Wow. Extortionate. Hard pass!

[Steven25712086lnbe]

WOW $1000 a year no thank you.

[Ray Yorkshire · Accepted solution]

I remember there  was  a  Windows  plugin mentioned on another thread,  made by the member,

Pavel Mishakov   

eCut Adobe Illustrator plugins: nesting, plotting, cnc - Main

but  i never tested it.

Nearest i can think  a  free browser based  SVG one

SVGnest - Free and Open Source nesting for CNC machines, lasers and plasma cutters

[ZoeDoucette]

Thanks, that website is really useful!

[Pavel Mishakov]

Now I have it for MAC:

AINesting - Functions > Nesting plugin for Adobe Illustrator for MAC