Groups (Nesting)
A nesting group is a collection of parts that form a complete set, like the parts of a table or cabinet.
Groups consist of individual parts, each with its own quantity. Groups do not maintain a spatial relationship between the parts like clusters do. Rather, putting parts into groups ensures that Mastercam creates the number of parts you need in a collection so that unneeded spare parts are not created. Clusters cannot be added to groups.
Once you create a group, double-click it to rename it.
The Minimum Qty specified in the Parts tab becomes disabled once a part is added to a group.
Common Geometry Nesting Controls
New
Starts a new nesting session. Mastercam reloads the nesting defaults file (DEFX) including the default sheet, if one exists.
Open
Opens a nesting session file (NSTX).
Save
Saves sheets, parts, and any parameter settings to a nesting session file (NSTX).
Save as
Saves the nesting session file (NSTX) to a new name.
Restore
Restores the defaults file and current nesting session to factory settings.
Config
Opens the Nesting Configuration dialog box.
Common Toolpath Nesting Controls
New
Starts a new nesting session. Mastercam reloads the nesting defaults file (DEFX) including the default sheet, if one exists.
Open
Select to open an .INI file.
Save
Saves sheets, parts, INI files, and any parameter settings to a nesting session file (NSTX).
Save as
Saves the nesting session file (NSTX) or .INI file to a new name.
Restore
Restores the defaults file and current nesting session to factory settings.
Config
Opens the Nesting Configuration dialog box.
