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What is Pointcarré?

Pointcarre is a full-featured professional textile CAD software, and the only one on the market that runs natively on both Mac and PC from a single application. It addresses every area of textile creation: Jacquard and dobby weaving, digital, rotary and screen printing, jersey knitting, tufting, carpet design, and 3D mapping for placing fabrics realistically onto photographs. Because every module lives inside one program, a designer can pass from weaving to printing to knitting to mapping without ever changing software or losing data. Out of the box, the software offers more than 4,000 weave structures and bundles the Pantone, ColorCSI and Archroma Color Atlas libraries at no additional cost. It drives the major production machines directly, including looms from Stäubli, Bonas, Itema, Picanol and Dornier, tufting machines from CMC, Tuftco, Vandewiele and Modra, and knitting machines from Stoll and Karl Mayer. Pointcarre stands alone as the only textile CAD software with artificial intelligence built in. Design Maker produces patterns from an inspiration image while keeping the designer's own style, Repeat Maker converts any motif into a flawless seamless repeat, and AI Upscaling raises the resolution of small artworks. Two further exclusives, Jacquard Maker, which assembles a complete Jacquard construction in an instant, and Natural Blend Color, which previews how inks mix on rotary machines, exist in no competing product. Backed by 40 years of experience, Pointcarre is trusted by mills, design studios and freelancers across more than 120 countries, and it is taught in many of the world's leading textile schools and universities, among them every NIFT campus in India and NC State in the United States. Users also rely on its acclaimed support, reachable by phone, chat, email and remote control.

What is AutoCAD?

Autodesk AutoCAD stands as the cornerstone of modern computer-aided design (CAD), providing professionals worldwide with the tools to create, visualize, and communicate with unmatched precision. For over four decades, it has defined the industry standard for 2D drafting and 3D modeling, empowering engineers, architects, and designers to turn ideas into reality. The latest AutoCAD 2026 release revolutionizes productivity through Autodesk AI, which automates design annotation, smart block placement, and markup translation—accelerating workflows from concept to documentation. Its cloud-connected environment, powered by Autodesk Docs, allows seamless collaboration and drawing management across distributed teams. Users benefit from seven specialized toolsets, tailored for industries like architecture, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, yielding an average 63% productivity gain. AutoCAD’s advanced customization capabilities, through AutoLISP scripting, APIs, and third-party integrations, give users complete control over their design environment. With AI-generated support, professionals can troubleshoot and optimize their designs directly within the workspace. The software’s flexibility extends to web and mobile platforms, enabling on-the-go access and real-time design review. From individual creators to enterprise-scale teams, AutoCAD remains essential for precision-driven projects and data-backed innovation. Backed by Autodesk’s ecosystem, it continues to push the boundaries of design intelligence and automation in the built world.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

ArchitectGPT
Autodesk Viewer
CAD Blocks Free
COMSOL Multiphysics
Envision evCreator
Formit
HEADS Site
HydraCAD
HydroCAD
OpenFlows StormCAD
REXcad
Section 3D
SilicaCAD
SimLab CAD Viewer
Simcenter S-Frame
TinLine Plan
Trimble EC-CAD
Upchain
ViewSPACE
eXs

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Pricing Information

$3000/user/year
From $3000
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

$1,268 per user per year
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars

Company Facts

Organization Name

Pointcarre Textile Software

Date Founded

1987

Company Location

France

Company Website

www.pointcarre.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Autodesk

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autodesk.com

Categories and Features

AI CAD

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CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Presentation Tools

Fashion Design

CAD Tools
Color Matching
Design Export
Fabric Matching
Fashion Illustrations
Pattern Grading
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut
Pattern, Color & Art Storage
Presentation Tools
Textile Pattern Design

Categories and Features

3D Architecture

2D Drawing
Component Library
Data Import / Export

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
For Architects
For Manufacturers

AI CAD

Not specified

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling

Architecture

Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Contact Management
Presentation Tools
Quotes/Proposals

CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Collaboration
Electrical

Civil Engineering

Not specified

Construction Design

Not specified

Electrical Design

CAD Tools
Collaboration
Document Generation
Electrical Parts Catalog
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

Floor Plan

Not specified

Industrial Design

Not specified

Interior Design

Not specified

Irrigation Design

Not specified

Land Survey

Not specified

Product Design

Not specified

Site Plan

Not specified

Surface Modeling

Not specified

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