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StyleCAD PDS

Ch 106.4of 26 Fashion Design Software
  1. 1Runs onMac, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 33D garment simulationNo
  4. 42D pattern makingYes
  5. 5Size gradingYes
  6. 6Textile design toolsNo
  7. 7Tech pack creationNo
  8. 8Export formatsDXF, Gerber, Lectra, Optitex
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: stylecad.com
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Overview

StyleCAD PDS is ranked #10 of 26 in fashion design software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan.

StyleCAD PDS plans and pricing

All plans
StyleCAD PE System Not published Get a Quote Advanced PDS · Grading · Marking · Output Manager · Plot Manager · DXF Import/Export · Training stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
StyleCAD Split PE_PG System Not published Get a Quote Advanced PDS · Grading · Plot Manager · DXF Import/Export · Training stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on fashion design software

Free plan
Nostylecad.com
3D garment simulation
Nostylecad.com
2D pattern making
Yesstylecad.com
Size grading
Yesstylecad.com
Textile design tools
Nostylecad.com
Tech pack creation
Nostylecad.com
Export formats
DXF, Gerber, Lectra, Optitexstylecad.com
Supported platforms
windowsstylecad.com

Facts

Purpose
PDS Pattern Expert is a professional pattern CAD program designed to resemble manual pattern making.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Drafting tools
Its drafting tools include guide lines, curve bending, rotate and flip, trim and extend, and copy and paste.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
QuickStep
The maker says its patented QuickStep feature lets users skip data entry windows and speed up operations such as adding darts, curve blending, seams, seam corners, and notches.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pattern accuracy
StyleCAD says it stores pattern data using double precision floating point numbers and represents many curves with two to four curve points.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Interoperability
The PE System includes DXF import and export, with optional Gerber, Lectra, and Optitex import and export modules.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
3D integration
The maker offers a StyleCAD/VStitcher plugin with 2D/3D integration and full data synchronization.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Training
Training is listed as part of both PE System configurations.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Limits
The product page directs prospective customers to request an online demo, and the pricing page directs them to request a quote.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Mac compatibility
StyleCAD can be installed on Intel-based Mac computers using Apple Boot Camp; newer-generation Macs are not supported.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Windows installation note
The maker says Windows 11 Memory Integrity may interfere with installation of the Sentinel dongle driver.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The maker's FAQ recommends keeping StyleCAD systems disconnected from the internet as a defense against spyware affecting program files or databases.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides a technical support contact link and lists distributors across all continents.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026
Company
The company says it designs CAD systems for apparel, furniture, industrial, and automotive design industries.stylecad.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1996stylecad.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, USAstylecad.com · 28 Sept 2026

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