Keyshot CAD HD - what's the difference?
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The 'CAD' bit indicates that the licence is provided from a CAD system (rather than purchased direct from Keyshot). The CAD company can have the exact capability of Keyshot customised somewhat.
The default Keyshot for CAD had a rather limited max pixel count output. The Alibre version was customised some years ago to remove that restriction - that's maybe where 'HD' comes from (I haven't seen a Keyshot HD listed on the Keyshot web site).
The default Keyshot for CAD had a rather limited max pixel count output. The Alibre version was customised some years ago to remove that restriction - that's maybe where 'HD' comes from (I haven't seen a Keyshot HD listed on the Keyshot web site).
Hi David,
Thanks for the reply, that's interesting to know.
Keyshot HD used to be an option when they offered perpetual licenses if I remember correct - these links might have some info.
The ability to render images of any size was a very nice surprise once I started using it.
Thanks for the reply, that's interesting to know.
Keyshot HD used to be an option when they offered perpetual licenses if I remember correct - these links might have some info.
The ability to render images of any size was a very nice surprise once I started using it.
Abhijit
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Yes the Version Comparison pdf you shared above accurately compares the differences.
In real world usage, CAD HD is highly limited by only allowing Native CAD formats to be pushed to Keyshot.
Ie. You will be restricted to Basic Texture Mapping options, cannot use UV Unwrapping for examples model exported from Alibre, Unwrapped in Blender/Rizom, textured in Substance and brought into Keyshot either directly or via Alibre.
Afaik Alibre has no mesh import formats which can keep a UV map to pivot around this issue.
Bottom line is Keyshot CAD HD is only good for basic visuals and will hit it's limits for even decent photoreal Product Vis use case.
I see little point in learning & using CAD HD compared to other offerings.
In real world usage, CAD HD is highly limited by only allowing Native CAD formats to be pushed to Keyshot.
Ie. You will be restricted to Basic Texture Mapping options, cannot use UV Unwrapping for examples model exported from Alibre, Unwrapped in Blender/Rizom, textured in Substance and brought into Keyshot either directly or via Alibre.
Afaik Alibre has no mesh import formats which can keep a UV map to pivot around this issue.
Bottom line is Keyshot CAD HD is only good for basic visuals and will hit it's limits for even decent photoreal Product Vis use case.
I see little point in learning & using CAD HD compared to other offerings.
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