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    3Design Jewelry CAD Software

    Score9 out of 10
    N/A3Design is advanced CAD jewelry design software used for designing and manufacturing, from Gravotech - TYPE3 Software headquartered in Rilleux-la-Pape, France.N/A

    CATIA

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.N/A
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    3Design Jewelry CAD SoftwareCATIA
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    3Design Jewelry CAD SoftwareCATIA
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    3Design Jewelry CAD SoftwareCATIA
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of 3Design Jewelry CAD Software and CATIA
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    Ratings
    CATIA
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    3D Modeling00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    2D Drafting00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings6.42 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    3Design Jewelry CAD SoftwareCATIA
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.1
    (10 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
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    Usability
    -
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    7.1
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.8
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    3Design Jewelry CAD SoftwareCATIA
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    If you want a CAD program for jewelry that is easier to use than Matrix, this is it. It has allowed me to have a custom jewelry business. I use it to design all of my custom jewelry jobs. If it can be cast, 3Design Jewelry CAD Software will work for you.
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    Dassault Systemes
    When it comes to modelling a product using multiple parts, CATIA becomes tedious. One need someone to sit with and learn with the experience from a frequent user. If switching from any other software to CATIA, it can be intimidating as learning curve is lengthy. For example, when working with complex shape in a knuckle joint, more steps are needed in part modelling. This cause part modelling lengthier and consume time more time, in comparison to SOLIDWORKS. However, CATIA is tremendously helpful in generating really complex features. Surface modelling is way easier when one know how to use it. It becomes really handy to make changes to the design later as well. The design history tree is also very well organized, which save time in later modifications
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    Pros
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    • The tools make it easy to do many specialized things.
    • It is easy to output STL files.
    • It has easy to use controls.
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    Dassault Systemes
    • Surface modeling module is extremely developed and successful.
    • 2D drafting module is doing the job effectively (AutoCAD is no more required).
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    Cons
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    • The renderings are terrible.
    • The program bogs down if you are doing something with more than 100 stones.
    • In my opinion, the support is next to nothing unless you pay for it.
    • In my experience, they always hassle you to upgrade.
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    Dassault Systemes
    • The software is pretty heavy, even with computers designed for heavy-duty loads, resulting in long wait times to load files and make changes, reducing productivity.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    I will be upgrading very soon
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    Usability
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
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    Dassault Systemes
    It is a good software for conception. But it is too hard sometimes to work with and understand the different options available
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    Support Rating
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    In my opinion, if you pay for the support, it is great. Otherwise, I feel like they always say the problem is user error and try to get you to purchase the support.
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    Dassault Systemes
    We got frequent updates on CATIA. There are lots of update notes. Also, there are lots of lots of videos online to solve the issues that you can stumble upon. It also has a built-in help manual, which helps occasionally. I have gotten my education through a physical class on CATIA, so there are opportunities like that as well.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    3Design Jewelry CAD Software had a class on how to use the program that was close to me. Matrix did not have any classes at all at the time. Matrix is also much more difficult to learn than 3Design Jewelry CAD Software. 3Design Jewelry CAD Software is a little less expensive than Matrix, but more expensive than all of the other programs that aren't as good.
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    Dassault Systemes
    You can create solid or 3D figures more easily and efficiently using Catia than in other programs or in specific AutoCAD. You can also create different pieces to later assemble them and thus create figures even more complex or in greater detail. In the same way, you can make 2D drawings without much complication.
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    Return on Investment
    Gravotech - TYPE3 Software
    • 3Design Jewelry CAD Software has allowed me to have a custom jewelry business and I could not create custom jewelry without it!
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    Dassault Systemes
    • If designing large assemblies or very complex ones, especially in the aerospace industry, CATIA is the way to go.
    • The graphics are really good, and the software offers many possibilities to view a design: 2D, 3D, bird's eye view...
    • Controls pan zoom rotate are easy.
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