Re: Vectorcam, bobcad, rhino3D, which one??

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tom Murray" <thomasm923@a...> wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., machines@n... wrote:
>
> > Now to try to answer tauseef's request.
> > He asks for 3D CAD/CAM programs and mentions a comparison between
> > Bobcad, Vector and Rhino. From the information given above you

can

> > only compare Bobcad and Vector as Rhino is a CAD only program...
>
> > ...From a purely affordable view this leaves Bobcad and Vector.
>
> Granted, Rhino requires a CAM solution, but I don't think that is

any

> reason to write it off. What we really need to know is what Tauseef
> is planning to do. If he is getting into the artistic side of this
> field I don't think Vector would be a good choice. While freeform

3D

> surfaces can be created with Vector, this is not really what it

does

> best.
>

Tom,
I fully agree with you. Later in my post I did mention using a
combination of Rhino / Millwizard / Ampari / STLWorks for surface
work such as jewellery, signs etc.
I must admit I missed out Rams although a Rams / Rhino combination
will exceed Tauseef's price range.
I agree we really need to know Tauseef's true aims but at this stage
he probably doesn't know himself.
When I reply to posts I try to answer the questions asked and if you
don't get all the question you have to cover all avenues.

Not being a user of Vector I can't comment on its freeform surface
creation.
Perhaps an explanation from Fred will help ??