Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Re: Re: CAM Software: Opinions Wanted

I am just now able to devote some time to utilizing Vector 8
and having used both Aus Cad and Bob Cad I have to say that so
far I think the package is great. Just a couple of questions:

1. I want to stay with your latest version, therefor would
like to know the cost to upgrade.

2. Is there a driver specifically for my Anilam 1100( soon to
be 3300 )

3. I am currently using the isotest driver and in the driver
setup screen activating only four boxes:
1. Show only changed X coords
2. Show only changed Y coords
3. Show only changed Z coords
4. Circular motion with R
This outputs a tool path that my "G code converter" can digest
but I am picking up a few comp changes and a rapid or two that
I did not expect. Perhaps there is something more I should be
doing. (Am I doing the right things?)

Bill Darby



IMService wrote:

>
> Message: 23
> Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 00:17:56 EST
> From: cnc002@...
> Subject: Re: Re: CAM Software: Opinions Wanted
>
> If you can't get Bobcad for under $1000, keep shopping. Until last September
> we had been Bobcad dealers since 1992. We produced and still sell the Bobcad
> for Windows video training tapes. Most of the missing documentation in the
> Bobcad 16 & 17, manuals and help files is included in our Videos.
>
> IMService has an exceptional Vector deal that has gone nearly unnoticed. We are
> offering our crossgrade pricing for almost any CAM crossgrade (including even ACE
> converter from Yeager). Because I am tied up with some training commitments, we
> are going to extend the dates till the end of the month.
>
> On our Vector web site we list 25 reasons to purchase Vector over Bobcad. These
> reasons do NOT include any of the new features in Version 9.0 and very few of those
> added in our last major upgrade, 8.0. Vector does all that Bobcad does, does it with
> a little more finesse and automation , and also has many advanced features that are
> only found in systems costing 5 times as much as the normal retail price. IMService
> is committed to providing high quality software to the hobbyist market. Heck I am one!
> We will have a CNC info display at Names again this year and are considering having
> a training/open house type of event the Thursday before.
>
> Our training programs are specifically set up to provide a rapid ramp up for commercial
> customers that want to learn how to operate their new CNC router and to program it
> with Vector in a couple of days, go home and start making signs, furniture, cabinets,
> etc. It is in cooperation with Shopbot tools, Inc, which sells a lowcost CNC router.
> They include a copy of Vector with every machine. Most of the people that attend
> these classes have never seen a CNC machine before, and few of them have
> a toolmaking or even an engineering background.
>
> Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService
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