What is the difference between live view and rendering in IronCAD?

With live rendering, you can see what materials, colors and lighting look like directly in IronCAD. Rendering goes a step further and provides photorealistic images or animations.

Do I need additional software to render in IronCAD?

No, IronCAD has a powerful live view. For added realism, you can use the KeyShot plug-in to create high-quality renders and animations.

Who is 3D CAD rendering interesting for?

Rendering is useful in a variety of industries, including interior design, architecture, booth construction, product development and mechanical engineering. Wherever images count, a render makes all the difference.

Can I also use renders for marketing and sales?

Yes. Renderings are ideal for brochures, websites, social media and presentations. They help convince customers faster and reinforce your brand with professional imagery.

3D CAD rendering

Q: What is 3D CAD rendering?

3D CAD rendering means converting a digital design into a realistic image or animation. This allows you to present your design convincingly even before production begins.

Show your design as if it already exists for real

With 3D CAD rendering, you showcase designs convincingly even before production. In IronCAD, you work with realistic live views and create photorealistic renders for customers, colleagues and marketing.

What is 3D CAD rendering?

3D CAD rendering means converting your digital model into a realistic representation. It makes communication with clients and colleagues easier because you show what a design will really look like.

Laptop with IronCAD of a bar created by 3D CAD rendering.

Why is rendering valuable?

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Customer presentations and sales pitches

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Internal approval and decision-making

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Marketing and product visualization

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Error reduction in work preparation

3D render of an engineering machine part with copper coils, created in IronCAD software

How does live view work in IronCAD?

IronCAD comes standard with a powerful live view. You apply materials, set lighting, and see the results immediately. Often this is enough to show a design convincingly.

Instant real-time insight
No additional rendering steps
Easy to use

In what industries is rendering applied?

Interior design and furniture design
Store design, lighting design and architecture
Product development and prototyping
Exhibition stand construction and presentations
Technical engineering and mechanical engineering

Render of a luxury bar with refined details created in IronCAD 3D software.

Photo-realistic renders with KeyShot

The KeyShot plug-in lets you create high-quality renders and animations. Without complex settings, you play with light, materials and backgrounds.

With KeyShot you can:

Photorealistic images
Animations for presentations
Realistic lighting and textures
Export in multiple formats

Render of materials in IronCAD of wood with hinge, metal, art (fabric).

Frequently asked questions about 3D CAD rendering

Still unsure how rendering works or what you can do with it? This FAQ provides quick insight.

Conclusion

3D CAD rendering helps you convince, reduce errors and create marketing materials. IronCAD gives you instant live view, and KeyShot lets you create photorealistic images and animations.

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