Matrix 9.0 introduced several time-saving "Smart Tools" and organic modeling capabilities that streamlined the workflow for jewelry artisans:
Disable Windows Defender Real-time scanning during installation. Build 7349 installs several .DLL hooks into Rhino that antivirus software occasionally flags as false positives. Gemvision Matrix 9.0 Build 7349
| Feature | Matrix 9.0 Build 7349 | Modern Alternatives (MatrixGold/Rhino 8) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Perpetual license (resale market) | Subscription ($250+/month) | | Learning Curve | Moderate (Rhino 5 logic) | Steep (Cloud-based/UI overhaul) | | Stone Setting Tools | Unmatched parametric speed | Slower but more organic | | Rendering | V-Ray 3.6 (dated but sufficient) | V-Ray 6 / Cycles (Ray tracing) | | File Export | STL, 3DM, IGES | Same, plus 3MF | Matrix 9
: Users often compare this version to its successor, noting that while Matrix 9 is more "menu-heavy," it offers a mature set of tools that some veteran designers find more stable for complex custom work. Users can create unique gemstone shapes not found
Users can create unique gemstone shapes not found in the standard loader by tracing images or creating custom curves.
