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GemBuilder Program Installation (4.5 Mb) [This is a Windows program] Manual (75.2 Kb) [Included in the 4.5 Mb Program Installation file] Tutorial Files (186 Kb) [NOT included in the Program Installation file - download separately] | ||||
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Downloading/Installation: Download the self-extracting .exe file (Program Download), double-click .exe file to install. The extraction process will ask where you want to install the files. It will create a "GemBuilder" folder at the location you designate, and place all of the files inside. For example: If in the "Unzip to Folder" prompt you accept the default location of "C:\Program Files\", the files will be placed in a "C:\Program Files\GemBuilder" folder If in the "Unzip to Folder" prompt you type "C:\", the files will be placed in a "C:\GemBuilder" folder Click on "GemBuilder.exe" to run program (no additional setup is necessary) The Manual and a few sample files are included in the Installation .exe file. The Manual is available for separate download (see link above). The Tutorial files ARE NOT included in the Installation file and MUST be downloaded separately (see link above). Support: NOTE: THERE IS NO USER SUPPORT AT THIS TIME! This program was created by the late Fred Van Sant and was in the last stages of development at the time of his passing. The programmer completed the specified modifications and distributed the software per Fred's instruction. The user manual is included in the self-extracting .exe file, and can also be downloaded separately (see link above). Licensing: This software is free to download and use. Please do not alter the programming code, or use any part of the programming code in other programs. If you find this software useful and wish to pay for it's usage, we suggest that you join and actively support the USFG, and become an active competition faceter. Fred was one of the founding members of the USFG and contributed countless hours to improve the skills of competition faceters in the US. |
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Facet Designer Facet Designer Installation (1.23 Mb) [This is a Windows program] | ||||
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Downloading/Installation: Download the .exe file, double-click .exe file to install/run. Support: NOTE: THERE IS NO USER SUPPORT AT THIS TIME! Licensing: Additional Files: Facet Designer Manual; PDF format Tolkowsky.gsh Facet Tips 01 Facet Tips 02 Facet Tips 03 Facet Tips 04 Facet Tips 05 Facet News 01 Facet News 02 Facet News 03 Facet News 04 Facet News 05 Facet News 06 Facet News 07 Facet News 08 Facet News 09 Facet News 10 |
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Gem Weight Estimator Webpage | ||||
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The Gem Weight Estimator is a free program written by Gary Kratochvil for the faceting community. The Gem Weight Estimator is a copyrighted program and all rights are reserved by Gary Kratochvil. The current version is 1.2 released on July 26, 2004. |
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