Nedgraphics Texcelle 2016 2021 <SIMPLE – CHOICE>
Critically, from 2021 onward, NedGraphics shifted fully to SaaS (Software as a Service). If you find a "Texcelle 2021" license for sale used, be aware that activation now requires a Lectra account and active maintenance fees. Perpetual licenses essentially died with the 2016 version.
| Feature | Texcelle 2016 | Texcelle 2021 | |---------|---------------|----------------| | Interface | Classic multi-window, floating toolbars | Modern ribbon/dockable panels, dark mode | | Weave editor | Basic weave patterns, limited preview | Real-time 3D drape preview, yarn rendering | | Color management | Pantone import, basic separations | Advanced ICC, spectral color, smart palettes | | Automation (scripts) | VB6 macros | Python API + REST hooks | | File format support | Older .ned, .wif, .bmp | + ATH, DXF weaves, cloud .nedx | | Performance (large jacquards) | Slower > 500k picks | Multi-threaded warp/weft, GPU acceleration | | Integration | Standalone | Lectra Kubix Link, PLM export | nedgraphics texcelle 2016 2021
NedGraphics began tightly coupling Texcelle with PrimaVision (their color and strike-off software). By late 2019, a designer could design a weave in Texcelle, send it to PrimaVision for color separation, and send the result back—all without leaving the NedGraphics ecosystem. Critically, from 2021 onward, NedGraphics shifted fully to
To check license: Help > About > License Info. | Feature | Texcelle 2016 | Texcelle 2021
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | |-----------|---------|--------------| | OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 | | RAM | 8 GB | 16–32 GB | | GPU | OpenGL 3.2 | Dedicated 4GB+ | | Display | 1920x1080 | 4K (scaling aware) | | Storage | 1 GB free | SSD |
For 2016: Windows 7/8.1, 4 GB RAM sufficient.