The leading artistic CAD/CAM solution

An artistic CAD/CAM software, dedicated to mechanical machining

TypeEdit is the leading artistic CAD/CAM softwarededicated to the CNC machining environment.TypeEdit respects the most complex constraints for 2D, 2.5D and 3D engraving and cutting. It is the mostversatile solution for high quality creation and machining.

TypeEdit is the reference software among Type3 solutions.TypeEdit encompasses many versatile features to meet the demands ofcreativity and productivity in the area of marking, engraving and cutting.It also responds trough distinctive packages to the specific needs of thejewelry, engraving, mold and sign industries...

Asset: Power and easy-to-use, productivity and creativity-driven software

  • Permits the creation and modification of all designs, images or drawings, imported or not, from 2D to 3D
  • Allows the manipulation and creation of effects on your designs (textures, etc.)
  • Adapts to all modifications, at any time, since every steps are saved and displayed in the parametric construction tree (TypeArt module)
  • Enable to generate and optimize toolpaths (engraving, cutting and sequencing) of an object in 3D
  • Machines an important number of pieces on a same material plaque
  • Automates repetitive tasks and save time thanks to a great variety of wizards dedicated to jewelry, wood working, engraving, tools and mold making …
Features: 3 modules gathered in 1 complete solution

  • Computer-Aided-Design (CAD)Professional 2D graphical tools to ensure your graphic chart
  • Widen graphical composition capacities (text, logos, drawings, symboles…)
  • Numerous wizards and task automation allowing rapid designing
  • Various import and export formats (DXF, IGES, etc.)

TypeArt (3D module)

  • Powerful module to design from 2D to 3D
  • Projection and wrapping of an 3D object on a surface
  • Realistic rendering of your design

Computer-Aided-Manufacturing (CAM)

  • Calculation algorithm to optimize toolpaths
  • Machining and toolpaths simulation

Intuitive and ergonomics Interface (contextual help, custom-made shortcut keys, etc.)Annual updatesRelated services: training, technical support…

TypeEdit Recommended Equipment


Intel Pentium dual Core 2.5GHz

  • - 1 GB of RAM (2 GB for TypeArt viewer)
  • - Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Pro SP2 or SP3 or Vista or Seven 2000 (minimum)
  • - 2 GB of free disk space
  • - Microsoft compatible mouse
  • - Video Card Nvidia or ATI Radeon 256 MB.
  • - Screen resolution 1280*1024 (1024*768 minimum)
  • - 1 USB port (mandatory)
  • - Internet Explorer V6.0


Available languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese...

Import formats: EPS, AI, DXF 2D, DXF 3D, DWG, IGES, HPGL, ISO, STL, BMP, JPG, TIFF…

Exsport formats: EPS, IGES, DXF 2D, HPGL, STL, BMP…

Creation modes: from vectors or from images (BMP, JPG, TIFF…)

Advantages: allows to drive any type of NC machines, from 3 to 4 axes