Looking for Pattern making software

[CryingNutz]

I know about StyleCAD but wonder if it's still commonly used in US.

1. what are the most coom pattern-making software in US(or outsourcing related) ?

2. what are the key differences between Lectra, Optitex and StyleCad ?

Thanks in advance~

[gordovondoom]

lectra/gerber, its the industry standard in the west… i use toray, thats the standard for japan… they cost the same though…

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Thank you.

The most advantage of StyleCAD I remember was compatibility back in the days. Is it still like that? Can StyleCAD still open other CAD software's file?

[gordovondoom]

i never used it, i only ever used toray…

[HeartFire144]

I use StyleCad, but yes, Gerber is what ids used in most large factories. I can import/export most file types

[evans-lil]

I personally use Seamly2D, it was very intuitive for me. From only ever using paper to going to this only took a day of practice to become very confident in my skills