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Below is a list of some of the common industry questions relating to Ashlar-Vellum software.
A short answer is provided here with a link to more information.
 What you Need to Know about Adobe’s PDF
Ashlar-Vellum’s technical department is often asked, “How do I import and edit a PDF into Cobalt (or Xenon or Argon)?” It’s a good question with a very complex answer.
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Does Ashlar-Vellum software work on the Intel Mac?
Version 8, SP1 of Ashlar-Vellum Graphite, Cobalt, Xenon and Argon all support Mac Intel as well as Mac Power PC.
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Does Cobalt, Xenon or Argon do Sheet Metal?
While Ashlar-Vellum 3D modeling products do not currently have specific sheet metal commands, thousands of sheet metal designs are created each year in our software.
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Does Ashlar-Vellum Software Support Die and Box Design?
There are three options for creating die cuts using software based on Ashlar-Vellum technology.
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When will Ashlar-Vellum Import Autodesk's DWF file format?
AutoCAD creates three types of files: DXF, DWG and DWF. DWF files are created expressly to prevent further editing of a file.
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Does Ashlar-Vellum software run on Vista?
Microsoft Vista requires one of the latest versions of Ashlar-Vellum software to run effectively. You must have one of the following:
- Graphite v8 sp0 (v8.18) or later
- Cobalt, Xenon or Argon v7 sp2 (v7.6.616) or later
Depending on your graphics card, you may have to set Vista to run Ashlar-Vellum software in XP Compatibility mode and turn off visual effects.
Does Ashlar-Vellum software run on Leopard?
Mac OS X Leopard requires one of the latest versions of Ashlar-Vellum software to run effectively. You must have one of the following:
- Graphite v8 sp0 (v8.18) or later
- Cobalt, Xenon or Argon v7 sp2 (v7.6.616) or later
Does Ashlar-Vellum Support FEA?
Graphite exports to 2D FEA programs using DXF or IGES. Cobalt, Xenon or Argon exports to 2D or 3D FEA using SAT, X_T, STEP, IGES , DXF or STL.
Finite Element Analysis is a serious science best left to professionals using something more than the “light” FEA features built into some competitive CAD packages.
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Does Ashlar-Vellum support Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM) software?
Ashlar-Vellum software does not generate g-code but will easily transfer to a program that does.
All CAM software will read one or more of the file types exported from Ashlar-Vellum software.
For Graphite files use DXF or IGES.
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For Cobalt, Xenon or Argon files use ACIS, DXF, STL, STEP or IGES.
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Why can't Graphite v8 read my AutoCAD file?
If you are having difficulty finding something in a file imported from AutoCAD and think Graphite v8 didn t import the entire thing, try using View>Sheets.
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I want to run my old Vellum software on my new operating system.
It is technically impossible to provide “forward compatibility” for software that was purchased before a particular operating system was in
existence. Ashlar-Vellum does provide limited consulting services to assist you in sometimes getting old software to run on new computers, however,
the least expensive solution is to simply upgrade the software and avoid hours of headache.
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