Artlandia SymmetryWorks vs AVA CAD/CAM

Artlandia SymmetryWorks is an Adobe Illustrator plug-in for building repeat patterns on Windows and macOS. Editing a motif updates its linked pattern immediately. Pattern tools include one-click creation, interactive editing, replicas, multi-replicas, repeat systems, and templates. It works with Illustrator symbols, compound shapes, blends, and raster images, and patterns can be saved as Illustrator swatches. Version 6 adds counterchange symmetry operations and editable color reversal. The LP edition adds LivePresets, which update objects filled with SymmetryWorks patterns. Supported repeat styles include shift, drop, brick, half-drop, rotational, spiral, mosaic, check, and kaleidoscope among others. Version 6.5 supports Illustrator CS6 through CC 2025; the store lists 6.5 for CC 2023 and later, with versions 6 and 5 for older releases. Prices range from $124.50, paid once for the student download to $399, paid once for the LP shipped version.

AVA CAD/CAM is paid macOS software for decorative and textile printing, covering design through production. It provides colour separation tools for simple patterns, complex watercolours and textures, plus colourway development for digital and screen printing. Seamless repeat work supports drops, steps and mirrors, with vector editing and exports to PSD, PSB, ASE and TIFF. AVA is designed to complement Adobe Photoshop and exchanges PSD, PSB and ASE files. AVA Suite includes Magic Retouch, which fills removed areas from surrounding visual data, and an AI colourway generator driven by text prompts. Output can use PrintFactory, a dedicated driver or the AVA TIFF Driver with third-party RIP software. AVA Suite requires macOS 14.0 Sonoma or newer. Cloud Keys provide license access on a compatible Mac with internet; after launch, software can run offline for up to 24 hours. Modules, training and buy-versus-lease choices determine package pricing, which is available on request. The company is headquartered in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK.