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3Design CAD
3Design CAD · Rillieux-la-Pape, France
What it is
3Design CAD is desktop CAD/CAM software for professional jewelry design, available for macOS and Windows. Its parametric construction tree lets users revise a design after its creation, and jewelry-specific tools include custom stone building, advanced pavé, and microsetting. The software also lists sculpting, animation, parametric modeling, a built-in render engine, and 3D-print export.
The maker describes Version 13 as adding over 400 fixes and 50 new features across stone setting, curves, the interface, and performance. Its rendering engine includes reflections, ambient occlusion, bloom effects, and refined materials. Installers are provided for both supported operating systems, and the maker says files can be shared between them. Separate downloads are available for the software, model libraries, and Swarovski stone libraries; compatibility with 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse is also listed. A 30-day Version 13 trial includes access to experts for questions and guidance. System recommendations are 16 GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card for Windows, or Apple Silicon with 16 GB RAM for Mac. Pricing is on request.
For and against
For
- Parametric construction tree allows later design changes
- Includes custom stone, pavé, and microsetting tools
- Offers a 30-day Version 13 trial
- Supports Windows and macOS file sharing
- Includes 3D-print export
Against
- Pricing details require contacting a sales representative
- Windows recommendation includes a dedicated graphics card
- HASP keys with serial numbers below 707800 may need replacement
- V11 and earlier are end-of-life and unsupported
The verdict
3Design CAD combines parametric modeling with tools focused on jewelry work, and provides a trial for evaluating Version 13. Check the system recommendations and existing HASP key compatibility before choosing it.
Who it suits
It is aimed at professional jewelers designing models for jewelry production. Its jewelry-specific tools and 3D-print export may suit users who need a desktop CAD/CAM workflow on Windows or macOS.
Plans and prices
3DESIGN CAD
Pricing, license options, subscriptions, and maintenance details available from a sales representative
Read 7 Oct 2026 · 3design.com
On the record
- Animation tools
- Yes3design.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Downloads and libraries
- The maker provides installers for Windows and macOS, with separate 3DESIGN software, model libraries, and Swarovski stone libraries.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists a Swarovski stone library and compatibility with 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse among its supported accessories and tools.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Jewelry tools
- The software includes custom stone building, advanced pavé, and microsetting tools.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Mac and Windows
- The maker says users can install 3DESIGN on both Macintosh and Windows and share files between the platforms.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site identifies 3DESIGN as a TYPE3 Software brand and lists its worldwide headquarters in Rillieux-la-Pape, France.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Older versions
- The maker says V11 and earlier are end-of-life, with installation files no longer distributed and technical support unavailable.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Parametric design
- Its parametric construction tree lets users change designs after creating them.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Parametric modeling
- Yes3design.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Platform access
- desktop3design.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- 3D print export
- Yes3design.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- 3DESIGN is CAD/CAM software for jewelry design, aimed at professional jewelers.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- built-in3design.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Rendering
- V13's rendering engine includes improved reflections, ambient occlusion, bloom effects, and refined materials.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Sculpting tools
- Yes3design.com · read 22 Sep 2026
- Security
- The V13 technical page says HASP security keys with serial numbers below 707800 are not compatible with V13 and may need replacement.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- The maker advertises worldwide live technical support, training videos, and classroom training.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker recommends 16 GB RAM and a dedicated graphics card for Windows, and recommends Apple Silicon with 16 GB RAM for Mac.3design.com · read 7 Oct 2026
