Ashlar-Vellum Argon

From $37.95/mo · 14-day trial

What the maker publishes

3D printing

Argon supports 3D printing and can export models as STL. source

Assembly design

Yes source

Drafting

The feature list includes dynamic and associative dimensioning, 2D/3D drawing, and surface analysis. source

File import and export

ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG, DXF, IGES, STEP, Pro/E via SAT, SolidWorks via SAT, CATIA v4, 3D Studio, Rhino 3DM, Facet, STL, Adobe Illustrator, EPS, CGM, VRML, ShockWave 3D, BMP, JPEG, PNG, PPM, XPM, XBM, GIF, PICT, Spline, RAW Triangle, ASCII Text, Grid Surface source

File formats

Listed import and export formats include ACIS SAT, PDF, DWG/DXF, IGES, STEP, STL, Rhino 3DM, and Adobe Illustrator; some formats are import-only or export-only. source

Free plan

No source

Intended users

Ashlar-Vellum describes Argon as an entry-level option for designers seeking precision 3D modeling without high-end professional packages. source

License verification

The maker says its anti-piracy software must access its server over the internet at least once every 30 days; an optional physical hardware key is available for users without ready internet access. source

Modeling

It combines wireframe, solid, and surface modeling with rendering and camera animation. source

Modeling method

direct source

Purpose

Argon is entry-level precision 3D modeling software intended for people who want to model without cumbersome parametric history. source

Sheet-metal tools

No source

Support

The maker lists customer service and support email addresses and provides phone support at +1 800 877-2745. source

Supported platforms

Windows and macOS source

Surface modeling

Yes source

System requirements

The feature page lists Windows 10/11 x64 and macOS 12 through 15 plus macOS 26, 2 GB RAM minimum, and a high-speed internet connection. source

Trial

The maker offers a two-week trial; after reviewing complete contact information it issues a two-week code, while incomplete information receives a two-day code. source

Trial limits

Before the trial code is issued, demo mode cannot save, print, or export. source

Workflow

Its Organic Workflow is a non-linear design process that lets users move among modeling approaches without changing modes or views. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 7 Oct 2026.