Graphite

Computer-aided drafting the way it should be.™

When you want 2D and 3D CAD software that's easy to use, yet absolutely precise, that's Graphite. Formerly known as Vellum®, Graphite offers extremely powerful, precision wireframe drafting with the elegant ease-of-use that makes it productive even when only used occasionally — an interface that lets creative people get the job done without worrying about how to run their software.

The Vellum® magic is addictive — ask any Ashlar-Vellum customer why they use our products and you'll hear about "Vellumness." Across our product line, the uniting element is the magical feel of creative simplicity and efficient power. It anticipates your needs and quietly offers help without distraction or intrusion.

What it does

Revolutionary Vellum® Drafting Assistant™ facilitates intelligent snaps and automatic alignments in X, Y and Z.
Advanced 2D and 3D equation-driven parametrics promote design variations.
Preview symbol panel lets you intelligently place symbols in space.
Multiple dynamic views keep your design changes up to date.
Smart wall tool intuitively interacts with architectural symbols to speed sketching.
Creates 2D and 3D wireframe drawings of unlimited complexity and precision detail.

Will it run on your machine? The compatibility checker answers for your exact Mac or PC, and the release list shows every version we support.

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Adapted from https://www.ashlar.com/2d-3d-drafting/2d-3d-cad-graphite.html (read 2026-08-18).

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