Use the new "Arrange" feature to nest components in Fusion 360

This is a 3 minute video on how to use the new "Arrange" feature in to nest all of your components for cutting in Fusion 360.
1) Arrange only works on components.
2) Move over into the "Manufacture" workspace.
3) Right-click on the menu tree and select "Create New Manufacturing Model"
4) Right click on the new manufacturing model you just create and select "Edit Manufacturing Model"
5) Select "Arrange" from the "Modify" menu
6) Select the Plane/Sketch you want to work in. I always select the bottom one.
7) Enter the dimension of the stock you are cutting from
8) Enter the border dimensions around the cuts.
9) End the spacing you want between your parts.
10) At this point, select all of the components you want to place into the defined cutting area. I have 33 in this example.
11) Select "OK" to finish with the "Arrange" function.
12) Select "Finish Edit".
13) Right-click on your new manufacturing model and select "Create Setup From Manufacturing Model"
14) At this point you proceed with your normal setup workflow.
Note: Any changes you make back in the "Design" space will be reflected in this new Manufacturing Model!

[@Lx24Kmas]

Simple, very straightforward and super useful ! Thanks a lot !

[@TooManyHobbies786]

(in case someone doesn't read comments below) the "create manufacturing model" button is now under the "setup" tab (under milling). Unfortunately the "arrange" option is not available unless you have the paid version of fusion360. Thanks though--looks like a good video otherwise..

[@mudtang89]

Been struggling with nesting studies this whole time. Never knew about arrange and the component factor. Thanks!

[@petermatos4613]

Man I can't thank you enough for this video it made this all work for me and saving me TONS of time. Thank you.

[@CaptainBobSim]

Thank you so much for helping with the component!!

[@Leejon57]

This is the best, thank you!

[@darioboscato8326]

very useful knowing about the function "bodies to components" ... unfortunately I don't have the function "create manufacturing model" 😞 thx anyway

[@seriousCADninja]

Awesome!

[@hveliorum8252]

Thank's a lot!

[@user-ls6qk7cx7f]

Mine wouldn't let me create a new manufacturing model. The option isn't available. Any help would be much appreciated?

[@porpiniki]

I don't have a CNC and wouldn't use Create Setup. Can I output that "arrange" data to a drawing to add dimensions for a cut sheet with traditional power tools?

[@JimsRobot]

Nice short clear video, thanks. Do you know if you can automatically split your components across multiple sheets? So if you're building cabinets that need more one 4x8 sheet? Thanks

[@ravijavia8183]

Arrange is limited to a single sheet boundary. We're working on a new feature - Advanced Arrange - which will provide more control over part orientation + rotation as well as support multi-sheet arrangement. That'll give you what you're looking for. It will soon be available as an Extension Preview.

[@yonghanlee3569]

​@@ravijavia8183 Is it possible to number the model and the spread sheet? Like Rhino Nest, is it possible to adjust the numbering size and single-line font?

[@ravijavia8183]

@@yonghanlee3569 @Yong Han Lee Fusion 360 does support manual creation of text with single-line fonts. At this time, the nesting functionality in Fusion 360 does not include automatic numbering/labeling of parts. We completely understand the importance of this capability in the world of nesting. Numbering/labeling is something we plan to add in the future.

[@yonghanlee3569]

@@ravijavia8183 This is a very necessary feature in the cnc and laser cutting industry. It will attract many people from the industry to fusion360. Hopefully you will be able to group unclosed lines within closed outlines together and create toolpaths that engrave unclosed lines inside closed outlines and toolpaths that cut. And I hope there's also an option to see the numbers inside a black ball like Rhino to see how it's unfolded. Thank you.

[@EnricoDellaVolpeTechnology]

i need an help please; I paid for Fusion360 but don't have create manufacturing model, how come? thank you

[@Mamoondar]

i dont have option of create manufacturing model ... any idea why? did you enable something on you fusion 360? is it a paid version,.?

[@bradpetersen18]

not sure if its only in the paid version but you should be able to click anywhere in the white space on the screen and then press the "s" key on your keyboard and that will bring up the search bar. if you search for manufacturing it should come up

[@enochma1488]

i have the student version and the 'arrange' feature is only avail in the fully paid version.

[@JasonKuehn]

This is now in the "setup" pull down under the NC Program button.

[@juanandrescarri27]

No more arrenge with personal use! Im so unsatisfy. Thanks

[@shanmcarthur]

The software has changed so much that this video needs to be redone.