Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Dolphin pricing, was Re: Software

>Michael,
>
>Is this offer still valid? If so, how do I go about buying it?
>
>I have one of John Stevenson's licenses here (complete with token disk)
>but I'd really like to have my own. John has "written" me though most
>of the learning curve, and even called me once (Nottingham England to
>So. California) - he is a very good friend. I am sure glad John's
>"small son" knows how to customize the post.
>
>Is there any documentation in the "package" that will help me learn how
>to do that?
>
>Thanks
>Fitch
>
>On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 19:50:23 -0000, "Michael Milligan"
><mmmilligan@...> wrote:
>
>>Doug
>> I mean all modules for the total price
>>of $400 (USD).
>>
>> In other words the $400 dollar package
>>consists of :-
>>
>> CAD Module
>> Milling Module
>> Turning Module
>> Wire EDM module
>> Post Processor module
>> DNC Communications module
>>
>> CAD is not sold seperately.
>>
>> Up until recently the CAD module was used to
>>import/export DXF files from 3rd party CAD programs,
>>the user would then identify CNC contours using an
>>autotrace facility in the Dolphin CAD module.
>>A recent release of the Milling module introduced the
>>capability to extract Polyline and Hole Pattern
>>data direct from a DXF file without the need for
>>the customer to use our CAD module. The DOS based
>>Turning module still requires the CAD module to
>>prepare the CNC geometry but this requirement will
>>be removed when the Windows Turning is released.
>>
>> Unlike other general purpose CAd programs Dolphin
>>is targetted only at CNC applications and contains such
>>features as the automatic conversion of True Type Fonts
>>to Contours which can be subsequently machined. Also
>>being developed as a CNC machining tool we believe that
>>the geometry construction is particularly powerfull.
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> michael
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: doug98105 [mailto:dougrasmussen@...]
>>Sent: 05 December 2001 18:41
>>To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Dolphin pricing, was Re: Software
>>
>>
>>Michael,
>>
>>Please clarify your pricing. "we are currently offering the full
>>suite of Dolphin modules to list members at the price of $400 (USD)."
>>
>>I'm not quite sure what this means. For $400 US dollars a list
>>member will receive EVERYTHING needed to use Dolphin for both lathe
>>and mill? Or, do you mean any module in the suite is $400 per
>>module?
>>
>>Is CAD sold separately from the machining modules? If so, how much?
>>If it is separate, is there any particular reason it's necessary to
>>buy your CAD if an individual has a perfectly satisfactory CAD system
>>presently?
>>
>>thanks,
>>
>>Doug
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Michael Milligan" <mmmilligan@f...>
>>wrote:
>>> Hello List
>>>
>>> Just to answer the queries on price I
>>> repeat the post I sent earlier this year :-
>>>
>>> At the moment we do not have any representation
>>> in the US market although we are discussing this with
>>> a number of interested parties and we hope to be able
>>> to have agent(s) in place quite soon.
>>>
>>> Our UK retail price is currently :-
>>>
>>> Core Package, comprising :-
>>> CAD Module, 1 MAchining Module,
>>> Post Processor Library, Post Processor Module,
>>> DNC Communications module for Upload, Download
>>> and Drip Feed.
>>>
>> Price ?800.00 (GBP)
>>>
>>> Additional Machining Modules Price ?350.00 (GBP)
>>>
>>> The suite contains Mill, Turn and Wire EDM machining
>>> modules.
>>>
>>>
>>> Until we have agreed prices with our appointed representation
>>> we are not in the position to publish a US price list.
>>>
>>> We understand that other systems offer concession prices
>>> to CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO group members and we are happy to support
>>> that practice, so we are currently offering the full suite of
>>> Dolphin modules to list members at the price of $400 (USD).
>>>
>>> This price is an interim measure until we have agreed a
>>> proper price list with our distribution outlets, obviously we
>>> will be taking their advice on the setting of price levels.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>> michael milligan
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: David Goodfellow [mailto:davegood@g...]
>>> Sent: 05 December 2001 16:42
>>> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y...
>>> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Software
>>>
>>>
>>> It's also 800 pounds (what's that in dollars?) for their core
>>package plus
>>> one machining module. Is that the bottom line, or am I looking at
>>the wrong
>>> thing?
>>> Dave Goodfellow
>>> Northridge, CA
>>> "No problem too small to baffle this expert"
>>>
>>>
>>> > Dolphin is the only low cost program that is complete with CAD,
>>mill,
>>> > 4th axis, lathe , post and comms - no extra's.
>>> > I defy anyone to name another package that has these features.
>>> >
>>> > John S.
>>> >
>>>
>>>
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