software recommendations for MAXNC?

Hi!
I just joined the list yesterday - the same day I received a 4-axis MAXNC15 CL2 system. I'm new to the world of CNC (and machining), but have been using AutoCAD for 10 years. Most of the work I do now is solid-modeling, I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation of any particular software to take a 3D CAD file and create the NC code needed for my particular machine? Should I just be looking for something to translate the CAD file into NC code that I would then load into the supplied MAXNC software, or would I be better off looking for a complete package that would translate AND control the CNC mill?
Much of the software I've found available on the web requires one to draw the toolpaths in the form of polylines, I would like to avoid this if at all possible. In addition to transforming the solid models into NC programs, I'm also somewhat interested in doing the same with surface models, though this is of secondary importance. Anyone have any ideas? :-)
Also, does anyone know of a good source of small endmills, clamp sets, etc. for this machine?
PS - I suppose giving you some idea of my applications may help - I intend to use this machine to create plastic injection molds and to create prototype parts.

Thanks,
Rick




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