Creativity and CAM

   I agree that developing your own creative solutions to modeling
has definite advantages...If you stick with it, you'll learn to
model outside the box.  It comes down to work style/comfort level
and affordability for most of us.. Some jewelers prefer a jewelry
specific program and some don't. I've noticed that some
experienced modelers who started out with expensive jewelry
specific plug-ins, eventually let go of the "training wheels" and
model directly in Rhino, unhindered by pre-existing shapes and
templates... thereby becoming less prone to making typical
cookie-cutter looking CAD jewelry. 

I have to agree; I think unfettered 3d modeling programs are more
likely to lead to creative solutions than by-the-numbers templated
versions, which are also a lot more expensive.

I sell these products for the same prices, and I’m here on the
Orchid list for feedback as well.

Andrew Werby

    I have to agree; I think unfettered 3d modeling programs are
more likely to lead to creative solutions than by-the-numbers
templated versions, which are also a lot more expensive. 

Which is why 3Design fits in just nicely. The freedom of Rhino, the
control of Solidworks, all in one Hybrid Modeling Package. Best
Regards. Neil George 954-572-5829