1. FoldUP!3D costs less than a single mockup.

Whether you create your comps in-house or purchase them from a supplier, often the price of single mockup is more than the cost of FoldUP!3D. If using FoldUP!3D eliminates just one mockup, it's paid for itself.

2. Avoid printing errors.

Even experienced package designers make mistakes: a rotated panel, or graphics placed on the wrong flap. Using industry proven FoldUP!3D is an efficient way to proof your layout before running a print job. Pre-press or print houses can quickly send a FoldUP!3D model or QuickTime file as a final check; designers can include the FoldUP!3D model with their files when submitting artwork to their print providers. Either way, it's a good way to confirm what's printed is what you want printed.

3. Communicate with the rest of the world.

Let's face it, not everyone can visualize 3D models in their head. FoldUP!3D is a quick way to share packaging concepts with people who don't have the time or inclination to ponder how the flat die cut design folds into the final dimensional shape.

4. Design once, use anywhere

Once you've designed your artwork in FoldUP!3D, use the exported images and models on the web, for print media, or creative briefings. FoldUP!3D allows you to export in a variety of file formats, suitable for all your cross media needs.

5. Easy to transition and easy to use

If you're upgrading from a competitive software package, you'll discover that the advantages of staying in Illustrator are many. No need to retrain designers or operators, no need to change file formats from the industry standard.

You don't need to be an expert animator or proficient at building 3D models to use FoldUP!3D. Don't worry about technical details like drawing wire frame objects, mapping textures, or any of the other 3D headaches. Instead, do what you do best: design. Simply import the die lines supplied by your service provider (or quickly create your own based on a few basic templates) and FoldUP!3D will take care of the rest. All this leads to an extremely short learning curve and no training costs.