Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO]A question of size managenent.

Thanks to you Fred I did a search on Vector, found the same site, downloaded the demo etc. and have read through the manual and am
at present trying to figure it all out. The features seem great but to tell the truth , I am trying so hard to digest it all at
once that, "REALLY" all I am going on, is my knowledge of the other programs. Result is that I'm just bumbling along.

Don't know it well enough to speak intelligently about it but if you have the time could you tell me how to set it for an
Anilam CNC. Anilam is not listed.

I know already that it is better then what I have. (IMHO) $$$$$$$$$$ ??????

Bill D

Fred Smith wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, BillDarby <ddarby@s...> wrote:
>
> >
> > Are you saying that I have a setting in Bob Cad that I can
> set in order to produce "3D arcs (G18-G19) arcs" ? I just do not
> > recall being able to set such commands in force. Or are you just
> generalizing, and also saying that "Vector-Cad-Cam-Can ;-)"
> >
>
> Vector generates G-code for 3D arcs. It will actually generate X-Y-Z-
> I-J-K for ANY 3D arc. Few controllers can handle the alphabit soup
> though and start to choke. There are a couple though that can handle
> with supplemental G-codes. When you draw G18-G19 style arcs, you can
> cut them with Vector.
>
> Vector can also correctly backplot 3D arcs as long as they do not
> exceed 180 degrees, they become indeterminate at that point & Vector
> assumes (sometimes incorrectly that it should take the shortest
> distance)
>
> By Default B & A cad only develop 3D arc geometry as interpolated
> splines. By default Vector does not. I'm not too sure about the
> latest Aus, but B17 cannot generate G02/3 except as an X-Y plane.
>
> One of my favorite tricks with Vector is to use the Copy-Snap command
> to slap a series of vertical arcs along a splined curve. They look
> like the vertebrae & Ribs from a long snake.
>
> Vector is at http://www.imsrv.com & there is now a 30 day demo
> download available, including a Vector tutorial manual.
>
> We are in process of releasing Vcarvz & there will be some special
> pricing announced tomorrow.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Fred Smith
> IMService
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