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

I finally found time to get over and have a look. Gee..... I am feeling real
bad though ! No option to put in Machine Plans ! :-(

Chris L
(data-cut)

ballendo wrote:

> 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:
> > How do you view the list?
> > ----- 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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