NestForge Release Notes

NestForge v0.1.0 (Windows Edition)

NestForge helps you create cleaner nests faster, reduce wasted sheet material, and export production-ready SVG layouts with confidence.

Waste less material with better control over spacing, kerf, margins, quantity, and scope.
Reduce failed cuts using built-in overlap/collision validation before export.
Work faster with improved preview flow, clearer pack status, and smoother export.
Handle complex jobs better with composite locking for grouped geometry that must stay together.
License and activate quickly with in-app unlock flow and persistent activation.

Desktop installer release for Windows
Packaged Windows installer now available (.exe / .msi)
Packing workflow improvements
Better preview controls and sheet navigation
Collision report and validation options
Cleaner per-sheet SVG export flow
Scope and geometry controls
Improved multi-select scope handling
Lock selected layers as single composite for keeping related geometry together
Min-area and “hide small” filters for cleaner part extraction
Licensing and trial flow polish
In-app activation dialog for NF-...-... keys
Direct purchase link from unlock dialog
Clearer trial/expired states and status visibility
Activation persists correctly across restarts
UI refinement
New compact License status chip (top-right)
License details moved to Advanced panel for a cleaner main workspace
Updated in-app guide/help text to match current behaviour

Resolved license signature verification issues caused by verifier/signer key mismatch in packaged builds
Stabilised Windows build toolchain for reliable installer generation
General polish across activation and release packaging flow

Operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Architecture: x64
RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended for larger SVG workflows)
Storage: ~300 MB free minimum (more recommended for project files)
Internet: Required for purchase + key delivery; core nesting workflow is offline after activation

This release is currently Windows-only.
macOS packaging support is in progress for a future release.