New Features in Graphite v8

Graphite v8 SP0r0 was released May 28, 2007.
Graphite v8 SP1r2 was released October 29, 2008.
Graphite v8 SP2 was released January 20, 2010.
Graphite v8 SP2r1 was released March 1, 2010.

What’s New in v8?

• Updated User lnterface (learn more)
• Ambiguity Popup Box (learn more)
• Tear Off Palettes (learn more)
• New Update Installer (learn more)
• Mid-point Line Tool (learn more)
• Resizable Dialogue Boxes (learn more)
• Offset, Linear and Polar Duplicate Tools in Main Tool Palette (learn more)
• Undo Buffer for Each Graphite Window (learn more)
• Enhanced AutoCAD DWG/DXF Support (learn more)
• Support for Hatch Patterns in .PAT Format (learn more)
• Eye Dropper Tool (learn more)
• Pen Style Palette (learn more)
• Direct, Multi-sheet PDF Creation with Optional Imbedded DXF Export (learn more)
• Status Line is Used to Modify Objects (learn more)
• Dynamic View (learn more)
• Customizable Arrows (learn more)
• Enhanced Spacebar and Mouse Button Panning (learn more)
• Support for Multiple Instances of Graphite (learn more)
• Support for Flattened Detail Views (learn more)
• Support for Automatic Flattened View on Export (learn more)
• Double Click to Open Edit Objects Dialog Box (learn more)
• Improved Multi-user Preferences (learn more)
• Support for File Names over 32 Characters
• Import of JPEG and PNG Format Images now Supported (learn more)
• File Preview (learn more)
• Universal Binary Optimized for the Intel Mac (learn more)
• Support for Large Format Printers at High Resolution (learn more)
• Direct Access to Tutorials and Sample Files from the Help Menu (learn more)

Enhanced Features in Graphite v8

• Improved Printing of Diagonal Lines (Mac)
• Screen Inverting (learn more)
• Construction Lines Bug Fixed (Mac) (learn more)
• Zoom In Long Lines Bug Fixed (Mac) (learn more)
• Support for Uncommon File Systems (learn more)
• Patterned Line Support in Detail Views (learn more)
• Enhanced Spline tool (learn more)
• Enhanced Text Editing Tools (learn more)
• New Preference Settings for Selection Tool Behavior (learn more)

For Graphite v7 Users

To upgrade from v7 to v8 is US$495 for the electronic-only download.

Click here to buy now through our on-line web store:
Order v8 e-only Upgrade for only US$495.00.

If you’d like a CD, it’s an additional US$8.25 plus shipping and handling.

For special pricing on multi-license pack upgrades, contact the Ashlar-Vellum Sales Department directly at +1 800 877 2745.

For Vellum 2D/3D/Draft and Graphite v6 Users

To upgrade from to v8 is US$695 for the electronic-only download.

Click here to buy now through our on-line web store:
Graphite e-only legacy2D/3D/Graphite v6 to v8 upgrade $695.00.

If you’d like CDs, it’s an additional US$8.25 plus shipping and handling.

What have you been missing in Graphite v7?

• Support for Mac OS X/Windows XP
• No Hardware Key (Vellum 2D/3D/Draft, v3/v4/99)
• Enhanced Copying and Pasting between Documents
• Enhanced Bill of Materials
• Enhanced GD&T Features
• AutoCAD 2000/2 DXF/DWG Support

Included in Graphite v7 Service Pack 3

• AutoCAD 2004, 2006 DXF/DWG Support
• Mouse Scroll Wheel Support for Zooming
• Administrator Rights No Longer Needed to Run

Need a New License to Graphite v7 with the v8 Upgrade?

The retail price of Graphite v8 is US$1425 for the electronic-only download.

For special pricing on multiple packs of three or more new licenses contact the Ashlar-Vellum Sales Department directly at +1 800 877 2745.

Click here to buy now through our on-line web store:
Order New Graphite v7 and v8 full materials for US$1,495.00
Order New Graphite v7 and v8 e-only for US$1,395.00

If you’d like to receive the v7 and v8 CDs, it’s an additional US$8.25 plus shipping and handling.