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Pattern-making CAD · Mac

The pattern-making CAD that runs on Mac

Patterns, grading, marker making and production management in one program, native for Mac. No Windows in a virtual machine, no second computer.

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The Fashion Core™ pattern-making CAD with the pieces of a style on the work area

Why a native Mac CAD makes a difference

Many pattern makers, studios and students work on Mac, but apparel CAD systems are almost all Windows only. Fashion Core™ is written to run on both: same program, same files, same features.

Native, not emulated

It installs and opens like any Mac program: no virtual machine and no Windows licence to buy.

Mac and Windows together

Mac and Windows workstations connected to the same server work on the same patterns, markers and documents.

Mac habits

Cmd+C and Cmd+V to copy pieces, Ctrl+click for the quick menu, printing that goes through PDF and opens in Preview.

What you do on the Mac

  • Patterns: pieces, seam allowances, notches, darts and curves, with measurements taken on the piece.
  • Grading with grade rules and breaks, and the size nest in view.
  • DXF-AAMA with grade rules: patterns are exchanged with the other CAD systems of the industry.
  • Marker making on fabric, automatic too, and files for plotters and cutters.
  • Design studio: drawing, photo retouching and the garment tech sheet.
  • Production management: the pattern sits next to the garment, the bill of materials and the lots.
Grading in the CAD: trousers with the size nest from 36 to 54
Grading: the same on Mac and on Windows.

Who it is for

Fashion schools

Mixed labs and students with their own Mac at home, with the student licence. See fashion schools.

Companies

Design and pattern making on Mac, stock and administration on Windows: one management system. See the management software.

Questions about the Mac

Does the Fashion Core™ pattern-making CAD run on Mac?

Yes. Fashion Core™ is a Mac program, not a Windows version inside a virtual machine: CAD, grading, marker making and management.

Can Macs and Windows PCs work together?

Yes. Mac and Windows workstations connect to the same server and work on the same patterns, markers and documents.

Try it on your Mac

We show you the CAD and marker making on Mac, with your own DXF-AAMA patterns if you like.

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