Group cnc software database wasRe: SOFTWARE

-We have a F A Q page? I didn't know that, and now that I know we
have it I still don't know where to find it-- In
CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Chris L <datac@l...> wrote:

> Ah,,, could be we are all a busy bunch !
>
> I really even shouldn't be sitting here... Plenty I need to get

done.

>
> I have to go look for that FAQ section. I do not have good results

when I go

> to the actual Yahoo page for the group... My cookies are wrong.....

My

> browser isn't right... i typed in the wrong password..... I am

beginning to

> think it's NOT me ! Anyhow, the last time there I missed any

reference to

> faq.
>
> Seeya,
> Chris L
>
> ballendo wrote:
>
> > Chris,
> >
> > There's always "bookmarks" right next door to "database"...
> >
> > And also the group FAQ'S page...
> >
> > I'm a little disappointed that there aren't a lot more listings by
> > now. It seems everyone wants something (based on the enthusiastic
> > initial response), but many who have the information and/or
> > experience to help don't seem to want to take the time...
> >
> > I also asked anyone and everyone to "weigh in" with what should

be in

> > a "cnc for dummies" book, and I've had TWO emails!!! Out of close

to

> > two-THOUSAND members???
> >
> > Design by committee fails again,
> >
> > Ballendo
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Chris L <datac@l...> wrote:
> > > 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)
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Addresses:
> > > > > > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> > > > > > FILES:

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