Graphtec Studio 2 for Windows download
This software is application software for creating original design on the Windows. It sends the cutting object to the Graphtec cutting plotter, and can also control the plotter.
Note: Please use Ver.1.0.197 to operate CE6000 Series and FC4500 Series.
Software License Agreement
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Ver.1.4.65 (Latest version)
Note: Please use Ver.1.0.197 to operate CE6000 Series and FC4500 Series.
Date of updated | 28 Aug, 2024 | ||
Supported Products(*1)(*2) | CE8000 series / CE7000 series / FC9000 series / CE LITE-50* / CE6000 Plus series* / FC8600 series* / FCX4000 series / FCX2000 series ( *Operation not guaranteed.) | ||
Supported OS | Windows 11 | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | |
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64-bit edition | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | ||
Downloading files | Software | GS2_1.4.65_WA_S.zip (347,773KB) | |
User manual | GS2_Manual_CHS.pdf (5,035KB) | ||
GS2_Manual_CHT.pdf (5,178KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_DEU.pdf (4,681KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_ENG.pdf (4,568KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_ESP.pdf (4,713KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_FRA.pdf (4,755KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_ITA.pdf (4,729KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_KOR.pdf (4,789KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_PRT.pdf (4,706KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_RUS.pdf (4,763KB) | |||
New functions for the CE8000 series added in Ver.1.4 |
- Close the other cutting software when opening Graphtec Studio 2.
- Administrator privilege is required for install.
- Windows on ARM is not supported.
- Do not turn off the cutting plotter or remove the USB cable when updating the firmware using Remote Panel Utility.
- In order to use AI files in Graphtec Studio 2, please enable the “Create PDF Compatible Files” option in Illustrator before saving.
When the AI files were saved with this option disabled, design data can not be inherit.
- The firmware needs to be the following version.
• FC9000 series: version 1.39 or later
• CE7000 series: version 1.27 or later
• FCX4000 series: version 3.20 or later
• FCX2000 series: version 3.80 or later
• FC8600 series: version 3.50 or later
• CE6000 Plus series: version 1.40 or later - The cutting conditions specified by this software will not be effective unless setting is changed on the operation panel of cutting plotter when using the following models.
CE6000Plus series
Change the setting of CONDITION PRIORITY from MANUAL to PROGRAM in the TOOLS SETTING menu.
Ver.1.0.197
Date of updated | 06 Apr, 2023 | ||
Supported Products(*1)(*2) | CE7000 series / FC9000 series / CE LITE-50* / CE6000 Plus series* / FC8600 series* / FCX4000 series / FCX2000 series / FC4500 series* ( *Operation not guaranteed.) | ||
Supported OS | Windows 11 | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | |
Windows 10 / Windows 10 64-bit edition | Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education | ||
Downloading files | Software | GS2_1.0.197_WA_S.zip (310,578KB) | |
User manual | GS2_Manual_CHS.pdf (5,035KB) | ||
GS2_Manual_CHT.pdf (5,178KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_DEU.pdf (4,681KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_ENG.pdf (4,568KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_ESP.pdf (4,713KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_FRA.pdf (4,755KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_ITA.pdf (4,729KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_KOR.pdf (4,789KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_PRT.pdf (4,706KB) | |||
GS2_Manual_RUS.pdf (4,763KB) |
- In order to use AI files in Graphtec Studio 2, please enable the “Create PDF Compatible Files” option in Illustrator before saving.
When the AI files were saved with this option disabled, design data can not be inherit.
- The firmware needs to be the following version.
• FC9000 series: version 1.28 or later
• CE7000 series: version 1.23 or later
• FCX4000 series: version 2.70 or later
• FCX2000 series: version 3.30 or later
• FC4500 series: version 2.80 or later
• FC8600 series: version 3.20 or later
• CE6000 Plus series: version 1.40 or later - The cutting conditions specified by this software will not be effective unless setting is changed on the operation panel of cutting plotter when using the following models.
CE6000Plus series
Change the setting of CONDITION PRIORITY from MANUAL to PROGRAM in the TOOLS SETTING menu.
Revision History
Ver.1.4.65
Update: 28 Aug, 2024
- Fixed the problem that the setting was not reflected in [Job size] in the [General] tab even [Selection Only] was specified at [Options] tab of the Cutting View.
- Fixed the problem that the certain shapes created with [Flexishapes] tool were chipped.
- Fixed not to display the colored Registration Marks image in the cutting preview.
- Fixed the problem that the tab for another cutter could not be added from the Cutting View when [Data Link Server] is open.
- Fixed the problem that firmware download updates could not be done via firmware update notification on Windows 32bit edition.
Ver.1.4.53
Update: 17 Jul, 2024
- Supported CE8000.
- Added firmware update notification and download update function.
- Corrected the texts for [X Offset] [Y Offset] in [Custom Position] of [Position each Copy] in [Advanced Replicate] tab of [Replicate] panel.
- Fixed the problem that incorrect media size is displayed when changing [STEP SIZE] in cutting plotter and select [Poll Size] in cutting view menu.
- Fixed the problem that the plotter crosscuts the cut line when editing [Position] in [General] tab.
- Fixed the problem that the PDF cutting file with registration marks exported from Graphtec Pro Studio are not recognized.
- Dropdown lists can be selected with the arrow keys on the keyboard.
- Fixed the problem that the [Connection Test] [OK] buttons do not work when entering IP address in [Add Cutter] with a numeric keypad.
- Fixed the problem that other same cutters cannot be connected even [Link the Destination Cutter] is OFF.
- Fixed the problem that [Fill] is disable when opening particular PDF files.
Ver.1.3.137
Update: 17 Apr, 2024
- Support for cut request file. *Update for SDK users.
- Added the backup and restore function to the cutting plotter settings.
- Improved the layout of [Help] tab in [Remote Panel Utility].
- Improved the UI of [Axis alignment by the first mark] mode.
- Fixed the problem that text tool freezes when changing fonts while entering.
- Fixed the problem that the plotter does not complete cutting when selecting [Sort Interior Contours First] and also [Speed Priority] or [Restrict Media Movement] is specified in [Optimize Cutting Order].
- Fixed the problem that some of the lines of objects touching the frame were cut off in the preview window when using certain data.
- Added colors and the eyedropper tool to the line color menu.
Ver.1.2.63
Update: 27 Dec, 2023
- Fixed the problem that the wrong amount being set when entering to the text area in [Job size] of [General] tab after selecting other than [mm] in [Unit of Measurement].
Ver.1.2.61
Update: 01 Nov, 2023
- Enabled to reflect the settings from Remote Panel Utility to the cutting plotter via USB flash memory.*
- Enabled to change the registration marks position of the barcode for roll media.
- Enabled to repeat the crosscut to do roll-to-feed operation with FC9000.
- Fixed the problem that installation was prevented when using a Japanese account.
- Fixed the size of Tiling [Relative to Media] to show the document size of the design.
- Fixed the problem that the barcode for roll media caused scanning errors under certain conditions.
- Fixed the problem that [Show Guides] and [Snap Guides] were always activated.
- Fixed the problem that the software crashes without entering letters in Memo tool.
- Fixed the problem that the Registration Marks menu shows the position of print margin upside down.
- Deleted the unknown items showed in the print preview.
- Changed the minimum amount of the width and height of the object from “0.25mm” to “0.1mm”.
- Fixed the problem that the [Copy] tab grays out after removing the barcode for roll media.
- – This function is only available with the cutting plotters which support USB flash memory.
– Please update the firmware before use.
– Do not interchange the setting files of flatbed cutter with roll-feed cutter.
– Do not turn off the cutting plotter after activating the settings from the USB flash memory.
Please wait for three seconds before operating the next process.
Ver.1.1.21
Update: 23 Aug, 2023
- Fixed the problem that the cutting position outside the registration mark was shifted when [Convert Rectangle] was chosen to place the registration mark.
- Fixed the problem that the cut line was not displayed in the center of the preview when [Center] was selected in [General] tab > [Origin].
Ver.1.1.17
Update: 09 Aug, 2023
- Fixed the problem that the certain fonts were not displayed on the design screen.
- Fixed the problem that a line was displayed on design screen when opening PDF files.
- Fixed the problem that the [Save As] menu opens even selecting [Save].
- Added the ruler and the scroll bar to the cut preview.
- Fixed the problem that the one-point reading did not be operated with FC9000 and CE7000.
- Fixed the problem that the cutting conditions were hidden by the drop-down list of [Condition Name].
Ver.1.0.273
Update: 30 Jun, 2023
- Fixed the problem that a dialog box to reset the [Tiling] tab was displayed when a data including registration marks is opened in [Cutting Master 5].
- Fixed the problem that the number of jobs was not counted up when adding a PLT file from [File] > [Add to Queue] menu.
- When registering a cutter, its IP address can now be entered in three digits.
- Added a control point to change the size of the tiling area on the preview screen of the [Tiling] tab.
- Fixed the problem that when connecting grit type cutters [FC9000] and [CE7000] are connected to [Remote Panel Utility], [Feed Length] was grayed out even [Auto Pre-feed] in the [Others] tab is set to ON.
- Fixed the problem that when connecting flat type cutters [FCX2000] and [FCX4000] are connected to [Remote Panel Utility], cutter settings were not reflected to [Enable Cut Force Y] in the [Condition] tab.
- Fixed the problem that each setting in the [Data Link Server Settings] was reset when opening [Data Link Server].
- Fixed the problem that [Data Link Server] was displayed in English when [Preferences] > [General] > [Language] was set to [Default], even the language of the OS was not English.
- Fixed the problem that the scrollbar was disappeared when [Preferences] > [Defaults] > [Scrollbar Position] was set to [Left].
- Added a check box [Merge Duplicate Shapes] to [Preferences] > [Import] tab in order to prevent double cutting when using PDF files.
- Fixed the problem that objects are distorted when opening certain DXF files.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.242
Update: 12 Jun, 2023
- Fixed the problem that [User Defined] could not be set in combination with [Regular Grid] on the [Tiling] tab.
- Fixed the problem that the cut position changes when dividing texts into tiles.
- Added a dialog box to ask the user whether to remain or reset the [Tiling] tab setting when opening [Cut / Plot] after editing the data file.
- Fixed the problem that Data Link Server was not available with XPF file which does not contain thumbnail images.
- Fixed the problem that [Rotate] was not available with 4-point registration marks.
- Fixed the problem that the position of the cut line changes when turning off the outputs in the [By Color] / [By Layer] list of the [Option] tab.
- Fixed the problem that the cursor moves to the next row without remaining the selection when clicking the up and down arrows in the [By Color] / [By Layer] list.
- Fixed the problem that the software shuts down when opening a specific AI file.
- Fixed the problem that some objects were not displayed when opening a specific AI file.
- Fixed the problem that the setting is not saved when checking [Auto trace] in [PNG] of [Preferences Option] menu.
- Changed the names of creasing tools of FCX2000 and FCX4000 in [Remote Panel Utility].
- Improved the problem that the page transition of [Data Link Server] slows down on a specific PC.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.197
Update: 06 Apr, 2023
- Fixed the problem in which the bottom item in the [Line Type] drop-down in the [Option] tab was automatically specified when the Cutting View screen was reopened.
- Fixed each Save Conditions/Import Conditions/Export Conditions bugs in the [Condition Name] drop-down on the [Option] tab.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.176
Update: 15 Mar, 2023
- Fixed the problem that the output from another PC is prevented when cutting with a network connected cutting plotter.
- Fixed the problem that the tool carriage does not evacuate or return to the origin position after cutting.
- Fixed the problem that the print preview was not displayed.
- Fixed the problem that the print preview option was not displayed in [Preferences] menu.
- Fixed the problem that the mouse cannot be moved when an image file is open.
- Fixed the problem that the shape of object is changed from the original data when opening DXF files.
- Fixed to reflect the unit of line thickness to the display on the toolbar when it is changed.
- Fixed to reflect the unit of font size to the display on the toolbar when it is changed.
- Fixed the problem that incorrect values were displayed for options in [SKEW DETECTION] in the Remote Panel Utility menu.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.152
Update: 24 Feb, 2023
- Fixed a problem where the settings in the previous [Options] tab would be reset when the cut screen was closed and reopened.
- Fixed problems where the shape was recognized as black, could not be separated from other black shapes when cutting by color
and was cut one time extra when the shape with “Fill: white” and “Line: no color” is opened in the cut screen. - Fixed a problem where the mask width setting of the colored Registration Marks was not reflected.
- Fixed a problem where the function of [Fill Page with Duplicate] in the [Duplicate] panel still left a blank space on the screen.
- Fixed a problem where the cut screen could not be reopened if it was closed after changing settings in the [Tiles] tab.
- Fixed a problem where previews were not showed on the Data Link Server screen.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.134
Update: 9 Feb, 2023
- Fixed the problem that the copied result was not centered on the preview when doing matrix copy.
- Fixed the problem that the registration marks and barcodes being blacked out when saving as PDF.
- Fixed the problem that the registration marks were not saved properly as JPEG.
- Fixed the problem that [Fill Page] did not completely fill the page.
- Fixed the problem that the absorbing position dislodges when activating grid lines after drawing a figure.
- Fixed the problem that [Reset] in [Option] tab did not work.
- Added [Point], [Intersection], [Edge], [Center of Gravity], and [Guide] options to the adsorption function.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.119
Update: 18 Jan, 2023
- Added images to the drop-down list of [Line Type] patterns.
- [Selection Only] option is now available.
- Added progress bar to the installer.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.97
Update: 21 Dec, 2022
- Fixed the installation error on Korean OS.
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.92
Update: 16 Dec, 2022
- Fixed multiple bugs.
Ver.1.0.76
Update: 30 Nov, 2022
- First release