For example, in a tutorial project, you might:
Select your production sheet size (the physical sheet size of your cardboard or paperstock).
Minimize the gap between the designs to reduce material waste. Interlocking shapes (like tuck-top boxes) can often be inverted and mirrored to fit tightly together. 6. Exporting and Output Formats
For common box styles like an RSC (Regular Slotted Container) or a straight tuck carton, use the built-in library. Go to .
Let's make a modification using a geometry macro and the Rebuild feature.
You have a wine bottle box. The bottle changes size every season.
ArtiosCAD is the world’s most popular structural design software for packaging. If you want to design corrugated boxes, folding cartons, or point-of-purchase (POP) displays, mastering this tool is essential.
Your tutorial isn't complete until the box is cut. ArtiosCAD exports specific formats.
ArtiosCAD has just drawn a net (the flat pattern). You see a cross shape. The red lines represent score lines (creases where the box folds), and the black lines represent cut lines (where the knife goes).
Best practices
Examine your 3D model from all angles. Look for overlapping red cut lines or areas where panels intersect. If a dust flap punches through an outer wall in 3D, return to the 2D canvas, trim the flap down, and refresh the 3D view. 5. Layout, Nesting, and Manufacturing Preparation
ArtiosCAD has calculated the material thickness, the internal pressure, and the hinge locking. You will see if the flaps hit the bottom or if the glue tab sticks out.
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Upon opening ArtiosCAD, you are met with a workspace designed for precision.
The true power of ArtiosCAD lies in its seamless 2D-to-3D integration. This allows you to check for design flaws before prototyping.