Learning Key CAD Lessons the Hard Way

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CAD Confessions

Behind every perfect render is a mess of trial, error, and lessons learned the hard way

By Shawna Kulpa

By now, most jewelers have heard that CAD (computer-aided design) is sleek, scalable, and endlessly precise—a tool that lets you design in three dimensions before ever touching metal. But for all its promise, CAD can also be overwhelming, frustrating, and full of unexpected pitfalls.