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The watch created in Xenon

Luc Heiligenstein designed this sports watch using both Ashlar-Vellum drafting and 3D modeling software.

“When we discovered Ashlar-Vellum software in the late ’80’s we knew then that it was the software that industrial designers would understand. It had an intuitive way for visual people to create something without going through a ton of calculations to achieve a tangible result.”

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Michael Golino

Michael Golino of Design Journey Industrial learned Xenon and completed this critically acclaimed ORIDJINoffice System furniture within the 14-day trial period.


Xenon, like our flagship software, Cobalt™, offers supreme design flexibility and speed, without the high-end mechanical functions, like equation-driven parametrics and mechanical parts library.

For both Macintosh and Windows, Xenon lets designers work freely without worrying about how to run their software. For those doing highly stylized concepts with a great degree of customization, Xenon offers the best of Cobalt's features at a more moderate price. In a world where highly customized, one-off products rule, Xenon reigns supreme. Save time and money as you move from concept through completion.

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.

Explore design ideas—conceptualize, experiment, even play, in 2D or 3D. Not even a pencil and cocktail napkin offer more freedom (Margaritas optional). Then work interactively with clients to painlessly refine designs. Powerful associativity and Design Explorer history tracking automatically ripple changes through the model and drawing sheets.

Imagine any shape—sensual curves, organic forms, and flowing edges are easily drawn in Ashlar-Vellum software, unlike traditional CAD programs. Set your own style, without limits.

Manufacture with confidence—Xenon's precise 3D data guarantees accurate drawings, letting you export data for fabrication and send shop drawings to manufacturing.

Rise above the competition—leading design innovators share a common tool: Ashlar-Vellum products. From renowned jewelry designers in New York and Paris to athletic equipment companies in the Pacific Northwest, from Apple Computer to Scaled Composites, Argon’s flexibility frees creative people to focus on design.

Transfer files seamlessly—collaborate creatively with others. Even files from high-end, enterprise-based CAD programs can be imported and exported. Work within the power and elegance of the Vellum interface, then export the file to meet the demands of less enlightened CAD users.

Show what you mean—the photo-realistic rendering in Argon goes beyond visualization to reality. 3D models promote greater understanding among designers, customers and manufacturing.

High-end custom furniture

“When the customer changes their mind or isn’t happy with the direction of your design, simply make the changes within the software. There’s nothing wasted. This is really an artist’s tool, but you get the CAD as a bonus!”

David Evett is a high-end custom furniture maker and product designer.

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“I was not interested in investing an extended amount of time learning Alias or Pro-E; I was busy with my own design and management responsibilities. I loved Vellum’s unique user-friendly interface and was glad to find it in their 3D modelers, too.”

Award winning designer Nelson Au and his digital camera.

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Digipix camera

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“Xenon is so easy, I completed the project during the demo period. I downloaded Xenon just to evaluate which CAD package to buy, and ended up completing all my design and presentation work in two weeks.”

Michael Golino of DesignJourney Industrial.
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Xenon 3D Modeling

Speed designs from concept to profit with unmatched flexibility and power:

  • Full associativity and Design Explorer™ history tracking accelerates design revisions, updating models and drawing sheets.
  • Class-A NURBS surfaces, ACIS solids and intuitive wireframe are in one seamless package.
  • Non-modal interface lets you switch between modeling techniques and approaches on the fly.
  • Classic Vellum 2D/3D product included.
  • Professional drafting with true associative dimensioning and basic model analysis speeds manufacturing.
  • More than 30 professional translators included FREE.


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Xenon Spec Sheet
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(PDF)
Xenon Spec Sheet
in A4 format
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Xenon Product Sheet
in 8.5x11 format
(PDF)
Xenon Product Sheet
in A4 format
(PDF)
Getting Started Guide (PDF)
User Guide (PDF)
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