Moving from previous versions to feels less like an upgrade and more like a transformation. The developers have focused heavily on user experience (UX) and rendering fidelity. Here are the standout features defining this release:
For jewelry designers and product visualizers, the library of materials is crucial. ships with an expanded proprietary library that includes over 500 new material presets. These range from standard metals to complex organic textures like wood grain, leather, and semi-precious stones. The new "Material Mixer" also allows users to layer these textures, creating unique alloys or aged effects without needing to understand complex node-based shader graphs. Jdsoft Artform 3.5
This is perhaps the software's strongest vertical. Jewelry requires an intricate balance of organic curves (for comfort and aesthetics) and precise engineering (for stone setting). Artform 3.5 excels here. Its ring-creation wizards allow users to generate a base band instantly, after which they can use the sculpting tools to add intricate filigree or floral motifs. The software also features specialized tools for pavé settings, calculating the exact angle and depth required for drill holes to ensure stones sit flush—a feature that saves hours of manual calculation. Moving from previous versions to feels less like
is a professional-grade CAD/CAM software designed specifically for the relief engraving and 3D artistic modeling industries. Developed by Beijing Jingdiao, it bridges the gap between traditional manual craftsmanship and modern digital manufacturing, allowing users to build, modify, and decorate complex 3D objects with artisan-level detail. ships with an expanded proprietary library that includes
Use Artform 3.5 if you have an older Chinese engraver (circa 2010-2015) or a parallel-port machine. If you have a modern CO2 or fiber laser with a standard USB dongle, LightBurn is superior. For heavy 3D routing, VCarve wins.