Ashlar-Vellum Graphite CAD Tutorials
The tutorials below are specific to Graphite, Ashlar-Vellum’s precision computer-aided drafting software. The tutorials can be used on both Mac and Windows versions of the software.
If you would like to submit a tutorial, or an idea for a tutorial, please email us at tutorials@ashlar.com. We welcome your comments or suggestions.
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Understanding the Basics of Graphite
This tutorial demonstrates the basics of doing 2D/3D drafting in Graphite CAD software.
Download the tutorial in PDF (.96 MB).
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Creating and Defining Angled Planes
This tutorial demonstrates how to create and define angled planes in Graphite wireframe drafting software.
Download the tutorial in PDF (.4 MB).
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Constructing the Wedge Die
This tutorial demonstrates how to create the Ashlar-Vellum Wedge Die using the Graphite precision wireframe program.
Download the tutorial in PDF (.62 MB).
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Create 2D Isometric Drawings
This tutorial demonstrates how to create 2D Isometric CAD drawings by adjusting the Drafting Assistant™ settings.
Download the tutorial in PDF (.64 MB).
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Creating Non-Associative Detail Views
This tutorial demonstrates how to create non-associative detail views in Graphite CAD software.
Download the tutorial in PDF (.31 MB).
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Unfolding 3D Objects
This tutorial demonstrates how to unfold 3D objects in Graphite CAD drawings.
Download the tutorial in PDF (.44 MB).