How does Diaz Editor compare to SketchUp for furniture design?

SketchUp Pro is $349/year subscription with a vast 3D Warehouse. Diaz Editor is €99 founding lifetime with built-in BOM export and DXF-to-CNC workflow. For paid furniture work, Diaz saves $1,700+ over 5 years and avoids the LayOut/Studio upgrade for PDF export. SketchUp wins for sculpted organic shapes; Diaz wins for cut-list-driven panel work.

Does Diaz Editor export to CNC routers?

Yes, via DXF. Most CNC routers and sheet optimisers (CutList Plus, OptiNest, MaxCut, EasyCabinet) accept DXF. For Vectric Aspire or Cabinet Vision users, Diaz Editor is a faster front-end for the design phase — your existing CAM tool handles the toolpaths.

Can I generate cut lists and Bills of Materials?

Yes. The BOM export lists every component with dimensions and material. For panel-based work (cabinets, shelving, furniture), this drops straight into a sheet-optimisation tool to minimise waste. For solid lumber work, it generates a rough-cut list with allowances.

Is Diaz Editor better than SketchList 3D or Polyboard for cabinet work?

SketchList 3D and Polyboard are purpose-built parametric cabinet tools — they win for high-volume cabinet shops doing 50+ identical cabinets a week. Diaz Editor wins for variety work (one-off pieces, mixed furniture, on-site fittings) where general 3D + PDF + DXF is more flexible than a parametric template.

What about Fusion 360 with its free hobbyist tier?

Fusion 360 free is great for non-commercial hobby work. Once you sell a piece, you need the $545/year commercial tier. Diaz Editor allows commercial use at €99 founding lifetime — no hobby/commercial gating, no recurring fee.

CAD for woodworkers — Diaz Editor

Woodworker use cases

Custom furniture: Tables, chairs, beds, desks. Model in 3D for client approval, export shop drawings + cut list for fabrication.
Built-in cabinetry: Kitchen islands, bookcases, wardrobes. Panel-based design with face-frame or frameless construction.
Sheet goods to CNC: DXF export to your CAM tool (Vectric, Cabinet Vision) or sheet optimiser (CutList Plus, OptiNest, MaxCut).
Joinery and timber framing: Mortise-and-tenon, dovetail, scarf joints, full timber-frame structures. Hierarchical model handles assembly cleanly.
Site-fitting drawings: Survey the existing space, design the install, generate the shop drawing + on-site reference PDF.
Material take-offs: Bill of Materials export drives material orders without manual counting.

Why woodworkers choose Diaz Editor

One-time €99 founding (or €1,000 regular Pro) vs SketchUp Pro $349/year, Fusion 360 commercial $545/year.
BOM export built-in — no third-party plugin like CutList Plus required for basic cut lists.
DXF export round-trips to Vectric Aspire, Cabinet Vision, V-Carve, Easel, and most CNC controllers.
Local-only — client furniture designs stay on your workshop computer, no cloud upload.
Commercial use allowed at every tier — no hobby/commercial gating like Fusion 360 free.
EN + NL + ES interface for international workshop teams.

Compare in detail: vs SketchUp Pro · vs Fusion 360 · vs FreeCAD.

Frequently asked questions

How does it compare to SketchUp for furniture design?

SketchUp Pro $349/yr subscription with vast 3D Warehouse. Diaz Editor €99 founding lifetime with built-in BOM + DXF-to-CNC. For paid work, Diaz saves $1,700+ over 5 years.

Does it export to CNC routers?

Yes via DXF. Most CNC routers + sheet optimisers (CutList Plus, OptiNest, MaxCut, EasyCabinet) accept DXF. For Vectric Aspire / Cabinet Vision users, Diaz is a faster front-end.

Can I generate cut lists and BOM?

Yes. BOM lists every component with dimensions and material. For panel work, drops straight into sheet-optimisation. For solid lumber, generates rough-cut list with allowances.

Better than SketchList 3D or Polyboard for cabinets?

SketchList 3D / Polyboard win for high-volume parametric cabinet shops. Diaz wins for variety work — one-off pieces, mixed furniture, on-site fittings where flexibility beats parametric templates.

What about Fusion 360's free hobbyist tier?

Great for non-commercial hobby. Once you sell, you need $545/year commercial. Diaz Editor allows commercial use at every tier — no hobby/commercial gating.

What you get for €99

One-time. Lifetime. 3 seats. No subscription.

Diaz Editor Pro — lifetime license for your full workday ~~€1.000~~
3 seats — you + your foreman + your work-prep ~~+€600~~
All trades in one tool — building, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, solar 4 tools saved
DXF + IFC import — works with any architect, contractor, or installer Included
1-click PDF export — quote, work-drawing, and BOM in one pack Included
DXF + CNC export for the workshop — cut lists, sheet layouts, mill paths Included
All future updates — v0.4, v0.5, v0.6... Included
Founding-member feedback board — your voice on the roadmap Exclusive

Built for self-employed tradespeople + small teams (1-10 people). Not for architects or utility-scale engineering — AutoCAD and Aurora are better at those.

Regular price (after founding):

~~€1.000~~ €99 today

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