A way to nest objects on artboards
Idea: Take multiple objects, such as multiple copies of a logo or elements and nest them within an artboard, and say how much space you want between objects.
Reason: When it comes to signs or sending a print job to a plotter, sign makers want to maximize the number of objects on a vinyl. Sure we can manually move objects or even use the distribute tool, but this takes too long and sometimes when selecting multiple objects you can not use the distribution tool to distribute both vertical and horizontal at the same time or objects in he middle.
Solution. There are companies out there with plugins, however they are expensive and only work on Windows computers. it would be easier for Illustrator to just have the feature built-in. to use on all platforms.
Sample video of how it works
nitesh jivan
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jquest commented
6 years later, and I still agree!
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Staff_BU
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Hi. We just released the nesting plug-in for Illustrator. Check it out.
AI Nest-Pro by Baby Universe
https://baby-universe.co.jp/en/plug-ins/cad/ainest-pro/ -
LC, there is eCut plugin for Ai, that does it, and CorelDraw’s package is even more powerful.
The problem with nesting is that it’s quite complex problem...
eCut solves it fine, but not perfect. Voted. -
LC
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Illustrator needs the ability to perform efficient object nesting. This would greatly help in making files for printing and cutting as well as saving loads of time. Please add nesting to Illustrator!
