Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] more questions for a confused newbie :)

On Mon, 26 Nov 2001 01:52:24 -0000, pkranger63@... wrote:

>i also plan on giving the vectorcad/cam demo as well as the
>bobcad demo a try.

I have both Vector and BobCAD. Having struggled with both as a newcomer
to CNC machining, I have to recommend VectorCAD/CAM. The learning curve
is a little steeper but the end result is a much more capable package.
The new version of Vector has long file names with is a huge feature and
makes keeping track of which file is which a lot easier.

If you think you will use Vector, which has some nice tool path
features, forget the AutoCAD - it will just confuse you. The time it
takes to become decently proficient with either software is the major
investment. Vector is affordable, will do tool path "G" code which
AutoCAD won't, has excellent support, a good manual, and is very
capable, but it doesn't act like (share command structure with) AutoCAD
much at all.

Intellicad has a free demo license for their CAD SW. It is basically an
AutoCAD clone that is legal to use for free.

Fitch