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NedGraphics Dobby
New York, New York, USA
What it is
NedGraphics Dobby is desktop CAD/CAM software for designing, simulating, and preparing dobby woven textiles for production. It supports complex and compound weaves, including double cloth, and can analyze fabric scans to help create reproductions. Designers can view weave structures beside virtual samples in real time and create virtual fabric samples. Its resources include libraries for yarns, weaves, warp and weft arrangements, harness setups, and peg plans, along with a yarn generator. The software supports vector editing, seamless repeats, complex mirror repeats, and unlimited color variations. Production outputs include specifications for printing or Adobe PDF export, standard text files for database and PLM import, and loom files for Staubli, Dornier, Picanol, Sulzer-Ruti, Vamatex, Tsudakoma, and Blue Box Picanol .des. Supported dobby machine conversions are bundled without additional conversion licenses or fees. Picanol DES conversions support multiple insertions of the same weft-color yarn. Dobby Advanced adds a Pegplan Sequence interface for defining repetitions and managing cycle structures. Pricing is available by request.
For and against
For
- Designs complex and compound weaves
- Analyzes fabric scans for reproductions
- Creates real-time virtual fabric samples
- Exports files for listed loom formats
- Machine conversions are included without extra fees
Against
- Pricing requires a quote
- Listed platform is desktop CAD
- Pegplan Sequence interface is a Dobby Advanced feature
The verdict
Dobby covers textile design, simulation, and production preparation, with a broad set of loom exports. Confirm the relevant machine formats and request a personalized quote before buying.
Who it suits
Dobby may suit textile designers in apparel, home textiles, or technical textiles who need weave design and production-file tools. Its loom exports are relevant to teams preparing designs for supported machines.
On the record
- Advanced edition
- The 2026.1 update adds an enhanced Pegplan Sequence interface to Dobby Advanced for defining repetitions and managing cycle structures.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Advanced feature
- Dobby Advanced adds a Pegplan Sequence interface for defining repetitions and managing cycle structures.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Design and simulation
- It supports complex weaves, scanned fabric analysis, real-time viewing of weave and virtual samples, and printing from 3D View.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Industries
- The maker identifies apparel, home textiles, and technical textiles as sectors served by Dobby.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Libraries and yarns
- Its libraries cover yarns, weaves, warp and weft arrangements, harness setups, and peg plans, and it includes a yarn generator.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Loom formats
- Supported machine export formats include Staubli, Dornier, Picanol, Sulzer-Ruti, Vamatex, Tsudakoma, and Blue Box Picanol .des.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Machine conversions
- The product page says all supported dobby machine conversions are bundled with the software without additional conversion licenses or fees.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- New capability
- Dobby supports multiple weft insertions for the same weft color yarn in Picanol DES loom conversions.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Other exports
- Dobby can generate production specifications for printing or Adobe PDF export and standard text files for database and PLM imports.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Picanol capability
- Dobby supports two or more weft insertions for the same weft color yarn in Picanol DES loom conversions.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The contact page invites prospective customers to request a personalized quote.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- NedGraphics' privacy policy says it covers personal data processing related to its website, software and services, customer support, marketing, invoicing, and business operations.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Production files
- It exports loom machine files for formats including Staubli, Dornier, Picanol, Sulzer-Ruti, Vamatex, Tsudakoma, and Blue Box Picanol DES.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Production output
- It generates production specifications for printing or Adobe PDF export and exports production data as standard text files for database and PLM import.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Dobby is CAD/CAM software for creating, simulating, and producing dobby woven textiles.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Related application
- NedGraphics lists Dobby as compatible with Yarn Book, its separate yarn and color data management application.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Scan reproduction
- It can analyze fabric scans to create quick reproductions.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- NedGraphics offers dedicated support assistance and advanced training inquiries through its contact page.nedgraphics.com · read 8 Oct 2026
