CAD File Conversion Guide

Comprehensive guide to converting apparel CAD patterns between industry-standard formats — ensuring accuracy, compatibility, and production-ready results.

Gerber AccuMark

Gerber AccuMark is one of the most widely used CAD systems in apparel manufacturing. We provide precise conversions from Gerber ZIP and related file types into DXF (AAMA/ASTM), Lectra, Optitex, Tukatech, and more — preserving grading, notches, and metadata for seamless production handoff.

Convert Gerber AccuMark to:

  • DXF
  • Optitex
  • Lectra
  • AAMA DXF
  • ASTM DXF
  • AutoCAD DXF
  • Investronica
  • Tukatech
  • Richpeace

Lectra

Lectra Modaris is a powerful platform for fashion pattern making. Our conversion services ensure accurate transformation of .mdl and .iba files into multiple CAD formats without losing key sewing data, annotations, or piece integrity.

Convert Lectra to:

  • DXF
  • Optitex
  • Gerber AccuMark
  • AAMA DXF
  • ASTM DXF
  • AutoCAD DXF
  • Investronica
  • Tukatech
  • Richpeace

Optitex

Optitex PDS is known for 2D and 3D apparel design. We convert Optitex .pds files into other CAD environments with 100% verified piece geometry and grading accuracy — ready for sampling or mass production.

Convert Optitex to:

  • DXF
  • Lectra
  • Gerber AccuMark
  • AAMA DXF
  • ASTM DXF
  • AutoCAD DXF
  • Investronica
  • Tukatech
  • Richpeace

TUKAcad

TUKAcad is widely used for pattern making in small to large-scale production. We can export/import Tukatech TUD files into all major CAD systems while preserving grading and pattern metadata.

Convert Tukatech to:

  • DXF
  • Optitex
  • Lectra
  • Gerber AccuMark
  • AAMA DXF
  • ASTM DXF
  • AutoCAD DXF
  • Investronica
  • Richpeace

Investronica

We handle conversions from Investronica pattern files to ensure compatibility with global vendors and suppliers. This includes proper mapping of piece names, grain lines, and size sets.

Convert Investronica to:

  • DXF
  • Optitex
  • Lectra
  • Gerber AccuMark
  • AAMA DXF
  • ASTM DXF
  • AutoCAD DXF
  • Tukatech
  • Richpeace

CLO 3D

CLO 3D brings virtual garment simulation to the design process. We can convert CLO-compatible patterns into DXF and other formats for integration with physical production workflows.

DXF Formats

DXF is the universal file type for exchanging patterns between CAD systems. Industry-specific versions like AAMA DXF and ASTM DXF add garment-specific metadata. We manage all DXF variants to ensure accuracy across systems.

Convert DXF to:

  • Lectra
  • Gerber AccuMark
  • AAMA DXF
  • ASTM DXF
  • AutoCAD DXF
  • Investronica
  • Tukatech
  • Richpeace