Windows
ADS has two Windows versions. If the primary version does not start on your system, use the alternate installer. Run the installer, then launch ADS from the desktop icon or Start menu.
Support
Get the workflow working.
Support covers software setup, license activation, fabrication workflow questions, and product fit before you commit to a machine.
ADS installation
Platform-specific setup notes.
macOS
ADS runs on recent macOS versions on Apple Silicon hardware. Extract the application, open Terminal in the application folder, and run:
xattr -d com.apple.quarantine ArmaDesignStudio.app
After that, launch the application normally.
Linux
ADS runs on most x64 Linux distributions. Extract the archive, open a terminal in the application folder, and run:
./ArmaDesignStudio
Hardware and input
Supported operating systems include Windows, macOS, and Linux. A 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Compact with USB cable has partial support. Contact ARMA when you need to confirm a specific workstation or machine-control setup.
License activation
Activate the features you purchased.
- Purchase the appropriate ADS license tier.
- Check the email address used at checkout for your license key.
- Open ADS and choose File → Account.
- Enter the same email address used for payment.
- Enter the license key received by email.
License keys are tied to the email address used for payment, so keep that address and key available when moving to a new installation.
Need help activating?
Include your operating system, ADS version, purchase email, and the step where activation stops.
jon@armaautomotive.comAnnual maintenance
Keep the perpetual license current.
Annual Maintenance keeps an ADS license up to date with the latest feature releases and improvements.
Continuous software updates
Receive new ADS releases during the active maintenance term.
Priority email support
Get priority help with installation, licensing, and workflow questions.
Sample projects
Access sample CAD/CAM files and workflow resources for learning and production setup.
Important: Your perpetual license continues to work even if you choose not to renew maintenance. You keep using the version you already licensed.
What to include in a support request
For the fastest answer, include the product, operating system or machine model, tube material and size, wall thickness, the file or workflow step involved, and a short description of the expected result.
- ADS version and operating system
- Machine, plasma torch, or bender model
- Tube diameter, material, and wall thickness
- Screenshot, sample file, or error message when available
- What you expected and what happened instead
Contact ARMA support
Send your project details and we will help identify the next step.
jon@armaautomotive.com