NestForge2D v0.8.0
Efficient 2D Shape Optimisation for CNC Cutting
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INSTALLATION
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1. Run setup.exe from this folder
2. Choose an install location (default: C:\Work\NestForge2D)
3. Click INSTALL
4. Click LAUNCH when complete

A desktop shortcut is created by default.


UNINSTALL
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Delete the install folder. No registry entries are created.


SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- GPU with Vulkan or DirectX 12 support
- Visual C++ Redistributable 2022 (included)

May work on Windows 7/8.1 with Vulkan-capable GPU drivers (untested).


TRIAL LIMITATIONS
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- Maximum 5 parts per nest
- DXF/NC/PDF export disabled
- Contact us for a license key


SUPPORT
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If the application fails to start, ensure your GPU drivers are
up to date. The application uses WebGPU (wgpu-native) for rendering,
which requires Vulkan or DirectX 12 support.


FILES IN THIS PACKAGE
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setup.exe           - Installer (run this)
nesting_gui.exe     - Main application
External/           - Font assets
data/benchmarks/    - Sample nesting datasets
*.dll               - Runtime libraries
