Set up the source file
Open the right Illustrator document and prepare the artboard and artwork before running.
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Find practical guides for setting up your Illustrator file, running Nest-Pro, configuring optional Laser Cut output, and checking the result before production.
RECOMMENDED ORDER
Three steps to get going.
Start with the setup guide, run the workflow in order, then use the laser guide only when your job needs laser output.
Follow the workflow
Set the tolerance, run Nest-Pro, then check placement and the final document.
Check before production
Inspect the geometry and layer contents, then save the Illustrator file manually.
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Getting started with Nest-Pro and Laser Cut
Prepare an Illustrator file, set tolerance, decide whether to use Laser Cut, and review the output.
Read guideMATCHING GUIDE
How silhouette matching works
Understand the main matching concepts and what to check if a design is paired with the wrong pattern.
Read guideWORKFLOW
The Nest-Pro run sequence
Follow the practical order from preparing the source file through checking the result and saving.
Read guideLASER CUT
Configure Inside and Outside strokes
Choose stroke widths and colors, manage the LASER CUT layer, and review generated paths safely.
Read guideBefore running Laser Cut: it is optional and starts OFF by default. When enabled, use a dedicated LASER CUT layer because the selected output layer is cleared before new stroke paths are generated.