Since there are no peer-reviewed academic papers specifically about "Artcut" (it is a niche commercial graphics application for cutting plotters), the most "interesting" material comes from technical analyses of its security mechanism.
The "Graphic Disc" is of the ArtCut installation set. artcut graphic disc authorization disc
For systems without a disc drive, technicians often create a digital ISO image of the authorization disc. This image can be "mounted" as a virtual drive using software like WinMount or PowerISO, tricking Artcut into thinking the physical disc is present. artcut graphic disc authorization disc