Welcome to the Ashlar-Vellum user newsletter, The Design Explorer.

This quarterly newsletter serves our community of drafting and design professionals by providing news on events, products, our staff, and customer successes using our CAD and 3D modeling software on Mac and Windows. In each issue you will also find information relating to upcoming product releases as well as tips and techniques for accelerating your productivity. The Proven Success section spotlights the successes and innovations of our remarkable user community. Expand your possibilities with The Design Explorer.

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Issue 31 4th Quarter ’12

  • Wishing You a Blessed Holiday Season
  • Graphite™ v8 SP4 Released
  • Stealth Award Given
  • Graphite™ v6 Obsolete in April 2013
  • Cobalt™, Xenon™ and Argon™ v8 SP3
  • The Art of Engineering in Cobalt™

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Issue 30 3rd Quarter ’12

  • Cobalt’s Organic Workflow vs. The Competition
  • Mountain Lion Support for v8
  • STU Renewals
  • New Service Pack Anticipated for Graphite™
  • Crafting the Dream: The Art of Furniture Design & Fabrication
  • High Stylin’ in Xenon with Freestyle Systems Dryers
  • Retired by Design
  • Always Seen in the Best Light

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Issue 29 2nd Quarter ’12

  • Featured Designer
  • New v9 Icons
  • Graphite Power Users
  • From our Email
  • New Banners
  • Call for new Gallery Items
  • Graphite Drawing & Modeling Tip: Keyboard Mask
  • Success is No Shock for American Suspension

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Issue 28 1st Quarter ’12

  • Improved Hatching in Cobalt, Xenon & Argon v9
  • Seeking New OEM Opportunities
  • Make Our Day
  • Drawing & Modeling Quick Tip
  • Alchemy:Adept & Alchemy:Essential
  • Welcome Back Fedor
  • Vellum Nitrogen™
  • Walkin’ in Sunshine: The Joy of No Electricity Bill

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