ArtiosCAD

ArtiosCAD uses .ARD files as its main native format. An .ARD file typically represents one box. It contains a flat representation of the sheet with its cutlines, crease lines and other production representations. Other native formats: • .A3D: pre-defined 3D representations of packaging, potentially containing assemblies and other combinations of boxes and their contents in 3D • .MFG: represents manufacturing information. ARD designs are first stepped/repeated for economical production. This creates a basic representation of the cutting master. This is then further designed to contain helping aids for production such as: • Bridges and nicks • Rubber • Blanking • .ACD: ArtiosCAD Canvas. A canvas is a 2-dimensional area on which multiple designs are laid out. Said multiple parts typically represent parts of a more complex design. One typical use case is the parts of a carton display with e.g. a foot, a back panel and one or more trays. The .ACD file keeps these parts (which would otherwise have been separate .ARD files) together. == ArtiosCAD imports ==