JeffSwayze (and others)

Jeff, (and others)

as a user of both Pro-E and Vector, could you comment on the feasibility of using Pro-E, combined with code generating software as a "home use" CAD -CAM system? i understand that Pro-E is a complex and powerful program aimed at industry, and Vector is a CAD-CAM package aimed at the home user (at least that's what i gather). do you use Vector at home because it is easier and faster on the less complicated parts? i'm asking because i have a feeling that i will need to know Pro-E in the future (for work), and i'd rather keep the number of software packages that i learn to a minimum. i see much discussion of programs such as Vector, Dolphin, and Bobcad, but very little about Pro-E. i know that Pro-E is expensive, but student versions can be had for around $300.00, so i wonder why they're aren't more people using it. i plan to buy the Pro-E so i can get started with it, but if the learning curve is too steep, or if for some reason it doesn't work out well in the home CNC environment, i will not hesitate to buy one of the other less expensive CAD-CAM packages.

your comments are appreciated.

patrick


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