Downloading the Graphtec Studio 2 for Mac

This software is application software for creating original design on the macOS. It sends the cutting object to the Graphtec cutting plotter, and can also control the plotter.

Software License Agreement

It is required to review the following license agreement before the software is downloaded. We will be deemed that the customer has to agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement when the software had been downloaded by the customer. Please note that it is not possible to download or use the software if the customer does not agree to it.

Downloading Files

Ver.1.1.21 (Latest version)

Date of updated 23 Aug, 2023
Supported Products (*1)(*2) CE7000 series / FC9000 series / CE LITE-50* / CE6000 Plus series* / FC8600 series* /
FCX4000 series / FCX2000 series ( *Operation not guaranteed.)
Supported OS macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) to 13 (Ventura)
System requirements Processor Processor with 1 GHz or faster, 2 GHz is preferable
RAM 4GB or more
Install space needed 10GB
Video 1152 × 854 (at least), 16 bit color or more
Downloading files Software GS2_1.1.20_M6A_S.zip (189,764KB)
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.
(*1)
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
• FC8600 series: version 3.50 or later
• CE6000 Plus series: version 1.40 or later
(*2)
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.1.1.21

Update: 23 Aug, 2023

  1. Fixed the problem that the cutting position outside the registration mark was shifted when [Convert Rectangle] was chosen to place the registration mark.
  2. 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

  1. Fixed the problem that the cut screen was forcibly shutdown when sending specific data via LAN connection.
  2. Fixed the problem that a line was displayed on design screen when opening PDF files.
  3. Fixed the problem that the [Save As] menu opens even selecting [Save].
  4. Added the ruler and the scroll bar to the cut preview.
  5. Fixed the problem that the one-point reading did not be operated with FC9000 and CE7000.
  6. 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

  1. 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].
  2. Fixed the problem that the number of jobs was not counted up when adding a PLT file from [File] > [Add to Queue] menu.
  3. When registering a cutter, its IP address can now be entered in three digits.
  4. Added a control point to change the size of the tiling area on the preview screen of the [Tiling] tab.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Fixed the problem that each setting in the [Data Link Server Settings] was reset when opening [Data Link Server].
  8. 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.
  9. Fixed the problem that the scrollbar was disappeared when [Preferences] > [Defaults] > [Scrollbar Position] was set to [Left].
  10. Added a check box [Merge Duplicate Shapes] to [Preferences] > [Import] tab in order to prevent double cutting when using PDF files.
  11. Fixed the problem that objects are distorted when opening certain DXF files.
  12. Fixed the problem that two [Cutting View] screens could be opened at the same time.
  13. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.242

Update: 12 Jun, 2023

  1. Fixed the problem that [User Defined] could not be set in combination with [Regular Grid] on the [Tiling] tab.
  2. Fixed the problem that the cut position changes when dividing texts into tiles.
  3. 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.
  4. Fixed the problem that Data Link Server was not available with XPF file which does not contain thumbnail images.
  5. Fixed the problem that [Rotate] was not available with 4-point registration marks.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Fixed the problem that the software shuts down when opening a specific AI file.
  9. Fixed the problem that some objects were not displayed when opening a specific AI file.
  10. Fixed the problem that the setting is not saved when checking [Auto trace] in [PNG] of [Preferences Option] menu.
  11. Changed the names of creasing tools of FCX2000 and FCX4000 in [Remote Panel Utility].
  12. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.199

Update: 11 Apr, 2023

  1. 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.
  2. Fixed each Save Conditions/Import Conditions/Export Conditions bugs in the [Condition Name] drop-down on the [Option] tab.
  3. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.176

Update: 15 Mar, 2023

  1. Fixed the problem that the output from another PC is prevented when cutting with a network connected cutting plotter.
  2. Fixed the problem that the tool carriage does not evacuate or return to the origin position after cutting.
  3. Fixed the problem that the print preview was not displayed.
  4. Fixed the problem that the print preview option was not displayed in [Preferences] menu.
  5. Fixed the problem that the mouse cannot be moved when an image file is open.
  6. Fixed the problem that the shape of object is changed from the original data when opening DXF files.
  7. Fixed to reflect the unit of line thickness to the display on the toolbar when it is changed.
  8. Fixed to reflect the unit of font size to the display on the toolbar when it is changed.
  9. Fixed the problem that incorrect values were displayed for options in [SKEW DETECTION] in the Remote Panel Utility menu.
  10. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.152

Update: 24 Feb, 2023

  1. Fixed a problem where Graphtec Studio 2 could not be launched on macOS 13 on Intel CPUs.
  2. Fixed a problem where the settings in the previous [Options] tab would be reset when the cut screen was closed and reopened.
  3. 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.
  4. Fixed a problem where the mask width setting of the colored Registration Marks was not reflected.
  5. Fixed a problem where the function of [Fill Page with Duplicate] in the [Duplicate] panel still left a blank space on the screen.
  6. Fixed a problem where the cut screen could not be reopened if it was closed after changing settings in the [Tiles] tab.
  7. Fixed a problem where previews were not showed on the Data Link Server screen.
  8. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.134

Update: 9 Feb, 2023

  1. Fixed the problem that the copied result was not centered on the preview when doing matrix copy.
  2. Fixed the problem that the registration marks and barcodes being blacked out when saving as PDF.
  3. Fixed the problem that the registration marks were not saved properly as JPEG.
  4. Fixed the problem that [Fill Page] did not completely fill the page.
  5. Fixed the problem that the absorbing position dislodges when activating grid lines after drawing a figure.
  6. Fixed the problem that [Reset] in [Option] tab did not work.
  7. Added [Point], [Intersection], [Edge], [Center of Gravity], and [Guide] options to the adsorption function.
  8. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.119

Update: 18 Jan, 2023

  1. Added images to the drop-down list of [Line Type] patterns.
  2. [Selection Only] option is now available.
  3. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.97

Update: 21 Dec, 2022

  1. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.92

Update: 16 Dec, 2022

  1. Fixed multiple bugs.

Ver.1.0.76

Update: 30 Nov, 2022

  1. First release

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