NedGraphics 16

NedGraphics 16

NedGraphics is a premier, industry-specific CAD/CAM software suite for textile, carpet, and surface design. It provides a comprehensive set of tools tailored to the unique workflow of creating repeat patterns, weaving simulations, intricate carpet designs, and printed textiles for mass production. The software allows designers to work from initial concept sketches through to technical production files, integrating color separation, weave/knit simulations, and direct output to digital printers, looms, or tufting machines. It is a standard in high-end manufacturing for home textiles, apparel, and floor coverings.

It bridges the gap between creative artistry and technical manufacturability in the textile industry.

Primary Users: Textile Designers, Carpet & Rug Designers, Fashion Print Designers, and Artists creating patterns and designs for industrial production in home furnishings, apparel, and flooring.

Key Features & Capabilities

NedGraphics 16 offers specialized modules for different segments of the textile industry.

Core Design Modules & Suites:

1. Texcelle (Woven Fabric Design):

   • Weave & Knit Simulation: Create and simulate intricate weave structures (jacquard, dobby) and knitted fabrics with realistic renderings.

   • Color Reduction & Warp/Weft Planning: Technically prepare designs for industrial looms, handling color separation and thread mapping.

2. Print & Repeat (Printed Textiles):

   • Advanced Pattern Repeats: Create seamless, engineered repeats (block, half-drop, brick) with precise control.

   • Color Management & Separation: Professional color tools for managing palettes, reducing colors for screen printing, and preparing separations.

   • Digital Printing Workflow: Direct output to digital textile printers.

3. Carpet & Rug Design:

   • Specialized Carpet Tools: Design for Axminster, Wilton, and tufted carpets. Simulate pile height, twist, and different yarns.

   • Pattern Scaling & Rapport: Handle the large-scale repeats and technical specifications unique to carpet manufacturing.

4. General Design & Illustration Tools:

   • Powerful Drawing & Painting: Vector and raster tools optimized for creating and editing decorative motifs and patterns.

   • Effect Libraries: Apply realistic fabric textures, dye effects, and distortions.

What’s New in Version 16 (Typical Advancements):

• Modernized User Interface: Updated UI for improved workflow and usability.

• Enhanced Performance: Faster rendering and processing of complex designs.

• Expanded Color & Effects Tools: New libraries and more realistic simulation algorithms.

• Improved 3D Integration: Better tools for visualizing designs in 3D contexts.

• Cloud & Collaboration Features: Enhanced options for sharing and reviewing designs remotely.

🖥️ System Requirements

NedGraphics is a professional graphics application with demanding requirements for handling large, high-resolution color files.

Minimum System Requirements:
Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Pro, a modern multi-core Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16 GB RAM (32 GB+ highly recommended), a professional NVIDIA Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro graphics card with 4 GB+ dedicated VRAM, 500 GB free SSD space, and a high-resolution color-accurate monitor (1920×1080 minimum, 4K recommended).

Recommended for Professional Design Studio Use:
A high-performance workstation with Windows 10/11 Pro, an Intel Core i9/Xeon or AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 64 GB RAM, a high-end NVIDIA RTX A-series or GeForce RTX 4080/4090 card with 8-12 GB VRAM, multiple fast NVMe SSDs, and dual wide-gamut, calibrated monitors.