Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Group cnc software database wasRe: SOFTWARE

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From: "ballendo" <ballendo@...>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 3:21 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Group cnc software database wasRe: SOFTWARE


> Hello list,
>
> I need your input!
>
> I just set up a database on the group website to give a location for
> what I proposed in my response to Woodknack.
>
> That is, a comprehensive listing of cnc software. It is meant to be a
> STARTING point for an investigation by either new or experienced
> folk, and includes fields for:
>
> TITLE (including version where appropriate; as when functionality
> across the 3 defined categories changes)
>
> USE(S) (described as 1=Cad, 2=Toolpath/CAM, and 3=Motor control)
>
> PRICE (using the F/$/$$/$$$/$$$$/etc. for Free/$1-9/$10-99/...)
>
> MANUFACTURER / AUTHOR
>
> LINK / URL (if the link is complete, it IS "clickable"
>
> I added two listings as examples. Group members can add listing(s) by
> going to the group home page, click on database, click on cnc
> software; then click add record.
>
> I can see that this will not deal with certain types of "gray areas"
> between product functions. But I think it could be a very useful tool
> for the group. Currently the database creator(Ballendo),Tim and Bill
> can edit listings. ANY MEMBER can ADD listings.
>
> Please have a look, (and provide your input!)
>
> Ballendo
>
> P.S. Some Questions:
> 1)How should we describe a MOTOR CONTROL program (3) that can import
> a non-native file (DXF,HPGL) and treat it as a toolpath, but which
> does not allow toolpath creation or modification??? Or allows
> some "massaging" of the imported file, but not toolpath creation?
>
> For example, Flashcut imports dxf "intelligently", so is it a 2,3 or
> just a 3. My thoughts are that since flashcut allows editing of the
> resulting gcode, it is doing the work of toolpath (and will suffice
> for some), so I would give it the "2" as well as the "3". Master5 is
> another example of a gray area; Does it include "toolpath"
> functionality? Well yes, but not with the same sort of control that
> FLashcut has... So should there be a distinction?
>
> 2)Do those in other countries have a dollar sign key? (I really don't
> want to see numerical prices on htis list, as small changes make
> their inclusion insignificant and misleading. The $'s method gives
> some room for interpretation, and relative cost is easily apparent
> between products)
>
> 3)The CAD section could easily overwhelm the database! Should there
> be "grounds" for including a s/w pkg. in this listing as
> being "appropriate" for cnc? What should decide?
>
> 4) I think the beauty of a list like this will be to keep it simple,
> and go for complete-ness of entries (Get ALL the cnc software; even
> the high-end stuff), but do NOT try to have all the answers here.
> Just enough to know if further investigation is necessary by defining
> some broad categories, and provide an easy route to get to any
> additional info... Your thoughts?
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> wrote:
> <snip>
> P.S. To give you a bit of a starting point, here are a FEW popular
> > choices: (the numbers 1,2,3 are references to the programs' ability
> > to do the steps outlined above)
> >
> > NOTE: This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, or in any
> > particular order. BUT it WOULD BE a useful thing to HAVE such a
> list
> > available to the group?, and as comprehensive as we could make it!
> > Maybe with a F/$/$$/$$$/$$$$/$$$$$ (dollar signs for digits; like
> > income, defining 'x-digit' pricing) like restaurant listings?
> >
> > (others mentioned above left off this SHORT, INCOMPLETE list)
> > Intellicad (1)free
> > Vector (1,2)
> > Master5 (2,3)
> > Ace converter (2)
> > Flashcut (2,3)
> > CncPRO (3)
> > AhHa artisan (2,3)
> > EMC (3)
> >
>
>
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