If you find a sealed box in a dusty warehouse for under $200, buy it as a collector's item. If you are trying to download it illegally for free, you are better off using the free trial of Carveco Creator. The legacy of ArtCAM lives on, but the era of "new" 9.1 has passed – even if the toolpaths still cut gold as sweetly as they did in 2010. This article is for educational and archival purposes. The author is not affiliated with Autodesk or Delcam. Always use licensed software to protect your workshop from malware and legal liability.
Use the "Merge High" setting to paste the crest relief onto the curved shank. The 9.1 "Sculpting" brushes allow you to smooth the transition.
If you have stumbled upon a listing for an “ArtCAM Jewelsmith 9.1 new” – whether an old stock box, a license transfer, or an ISO file – you are looking at a relic from the golden age of accessible 3D relief modeling. But is it worth your time and money in 2025? This article explores the technical prowess, the workflow magic, and the modern relevance of this specific version. First, a brief history. Autodesk famously acquired ArtCAM in 2014 and subsequently discontinued it in 2018, leaving a massive void in the jewelry and woodworking industries. Jewelsmith 9.1 was the pinnacle of the "pre-Autodesk" era, released by Delcam (the original developer) around 2010/2011.
The answer is , but with a hybrid workflow.
Use the "Create Ring" wizard. Input inner diameter (17mm), width (8mm), thickness (1.5mm). Jewelsmith 9.1 calculates the exact wax weight automatically – a feature many modern apps lack.
Import a crest logo (BMP). Use the "Fit to Vector" wizard in 9.1. The new edge-detection algorithm easily distinguishes black from white.
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Select the crest vector. Click "Create Relief" -> "Draft Angle" (set to 45 degrees). Use the "Angle Limit" slider to prevent undercuts (essential for casting).
