Request object of a nesting call and control how parts are
placed. The exact field names and defaults are in the Nesting section of the
API Reference; this page explains the concepts behind the common ones.
Spacing
The gap kept between neighbouring parts, and between parts and the sheet edge. Set this from your process (kerf width, heat-affected zone, safe handling margin). Too small risks parts touching; too large wastes material.Rotations
Which orientations the nester may try when placing a part. Allowing more rotations usually improves utilisation but can conflict with directional material (grain, brushed finish, corrugation), where you may want to restrict rotation to preserve appearance or strength.Material and grain
Directional stock is respected by constraining rotations so parts keep a consistent orientation relative to the sheet.Common cutting
An advanced option where adjacent parts share a cut line, eliminating the gap between them to save material and cutting time. See common cutting.Where settings live
Settings are part of the endpoint’sRequest payload (e.g. Base64NestingRequest.Settings),
not top-level request fields. The top-level fields are Request, ResultsWebhookUri, and
AutomaticallyStartNesting — see the nesting workflow.
Field names, valid ranges, and defaults are defined by the request models in the
API Reference. Treat this page as orientation, not a field list.