Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] SurfCAM2D Free Problem

I finally got a reply from SurfCAM and got my registration codes. Thank you
to everyone that replied off-list to me. They apparently had a database
malfunction and some people didn't get the files. They have it fixed now,
or they just resent me my registration codes.

I realize the dangers of a free program that can be pulled anytime, but I
will be using it to create the G-Code from the drawings and not to make the
drawings. So if they pull the plug, I can just move on. For now, it is a
cheap alternative.

Daniel J. Statman, Statman Designs
www.statmandesigns.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris L" <datac@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] SurfCAM2D Free Problem


> The warnings about using it have been made very clear. You COULD be up a
creek
> someday (likely will be). Still, for the fellows who have had to wrestle
with
> the "Corel to Converter" methods, The somewhat free Surfcam should be much
> appreciated.
>
> One method of protecting yourself is to NOT draw your parts in it. Use a
> different CAD program to draw your parts, then import those drawings. Your
Cad
> drawings will be safely protected while you create the G-Code, which will
reside
> >forever< on your hard-drive without too much worry if they pull the plug.
2d
> Surfcam lets one create code quite easily from the dxf files. Almost a no
> brainer.
>
> I realize the "importing" t almost seems not much different than the
> "conversion" methods. But, It still is easier, Its more accurate and
certainly
> more controllable.
>
> The "all in One" concept......Well, as pointed out in other threads,
realize
> that most "all in ones" either have a really good technique in one side,
or the
> other NOT both. Go figure...
>
>
> If you were lucky enough to get your "password" to operate the program,
Use it
> ! You can "play" with the drawing functions to learn them, Hey, maybe
someday
> you will buy the whole program ! Go crazy creating "Free" code. I doubt
that you
> will ever need a password key to run those in the future !
>
> I'd be curious as to why there are a few reporting problems getting
registration
> though.... Maybe management changed their mind already ??
>
>
> CL
>
> Carol & Jerry Jankura wrote:
>
> > Folks:
> >
> > I'd be VERY careful using a product that required "reregistration" every
two
> > months, whether it was free, or fee, no matter WHO is making the offer
or
> > how honorable the company is. Remember, much can happen to a company
> > (merger, change in strategy, etc.) that could cause it to change, or
> > eliminate, its registration policy. Since most of these programs use a
> > proprietary format, you'll be the one out of luck if the tide should
> > reverse.
> >
> > -- Jerry
> >
> > |-----Original Message-----
> > |From: High Tech [mailto:hightechsystems@...]
> > |Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 11:33 AM
> > |To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> > |Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] SurfCAM2D Free Problem
> > |
> > |
> > |You can install it and it will work for 14days. The code will make it
work
> > |for 60days and is personalized to each person. It has your name in
> > |the code.
> > |Derek
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