Group cnc software database wasRe: SOFTWARE

Larry,

Go to our groups website at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/

On the left of the screen are several "features" provided by yahoo
for our group; one of which is Database. Click on it, then click on
the cnc software table link when it opens...

Ballendo

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "ledinger" <ledinger@r...> wrote:
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "ballendo" <ballendo@y...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...>
> 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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