Strata Design 3D CX 8

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Adobe integration

Design 3D CX can import Adobe Illustrator artwork, link Photoshop files for textures, and render to Photoshop layers.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Animation

Strata lists keyframes, velocity graphs, inverse and forward kinematics, visible paths, and scripting among its animation features.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Modeling

Its modeling tools include subdivision surfaces, Bezier surfaces, extrusion, lathing, Boolean operations, polygonal modeling, mirroring, and deformation lattices.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Other formats

The tech specifications list Collada, OBJ, VRML, DXF, Photoshop PSD, Illustrator/EPS, and several image and video formats for import or export.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Privacy

Strata says it uses SSL to protect transmission of critical account information, such as credit card transmissions, through its services.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Purpose

Strata describes Design 3D CX as professional 3D modeling and animation software for illustrators, product and package designers, display and interior designers, and other creative professionals.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Refund policy

Strata offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on software license purchases and license fees, but monthly subscription payments are not eligible for refunds.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Rendering

The product includes Intel Embree raycasting, which Strata says can improve rendering speed by up to 800%.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Security and activation

The software license agreement says the application may connect to the internet for activation or validation and may transmit information to Strata about the license, subscription, or membership.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Paid from

19.95strata.com · read 22 Sep 2026

System requirements

The CX 8 page specifies macOS from Mojave (10.14) or later, including Intel and Apple Silicon, and 64-bit Windows 10 or later; both require 8 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Training and support

Subscriptions include Strata 3D University and Premium Support, while the trial page says University access is available separately to other users.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

Trial

Strata offers a 15-day free trial for Mac and PC with core modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and animation tools.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

VR output

The product page says its VR 360° Stereo camera generates images for immersive viewing with a smartphone and simple viewers such as Google Cardboard.strata.com · read 2 Oct 2026

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