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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

Adobe Photoshop
Analyzer CAD
AutoCAD Architecture
Autodesk Docs
BeckerCAD
CAD Blocks Free
CoCut
GeoHECHMS
HydraCAD
MIDAS FEA NX
MediaValet
Microvellum
Morro Data CloudNAS
PDM Studio
PEDYN P2000
Raindrop
Trimble Field Points
autoclosets
eXs
nXtRender

Integrations Supported

Adobe Photoshop
Analyzer CAD
AutoCAD Architecture
Autodesk Docs
BeckerCAD
CAD Blocks Free
CoCut
GeoHECHMS
HydraCAD
MIDAS FEA NX
MediaValet
Microvellum
Morro Data CloudNAS
PDM Studio
PEDYN P2000
Raindrop
Trimble Field Points
autoclosets
eXs
nXtRender

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

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

Pricing Information

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

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

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

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

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
Animation
BIM Modeling
Component Library
Data Import / Export
Landscape Design
Virtual Tour

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Architectural Symbol Library
Automatic Formatting
BIM Modeling
Comparison View
Design Templates
Drafting

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Electrical Design

CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans
3D Floor Plans
Annotation
Diagram Templates
Document Management
Drafting
Drag & Drop
Lighting Control
Object Library
Rendering

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