Re: VectorCad opinions

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "wayne_j_hill" <wayne_j_hill@y...> wrote:

> > > > Screwcut
>
> Thread?
>
> Create clearance point above desired thread major diameter start.
> Create line Z start and Z finish at major thread diameter. Create
> clearance point up. Copy and paste to minor thread diameter. Set
>F
> at 1/pitch. Replace G01 with G33 in editor. Works with tapered
> threads too!
>
> > > > Support both front and back tools in the same program.
>
> See Pages 178 - 182 again. It can do that too.
>
> > > > Work with a defined blank shape, ie a casting or forging.
>
> Profile the finish dimensions. Offset the profile to the desired
> cutting DOC. Set return points.
>
> > > > Write the code for simple parts without a drawing by MDI.
>
> Use the NC editor with scripting.
>
> I could also recommend my Lathe Quick Code program that I wrote.
>

Wayne, Thanks for the reply.
I have the Vector book and have read the four pages that cover the
lathe section you mention. The point is you still have to edit, copy
paste etc to get the required results. As in replace G01 with G33 etc.
This all leads to errors. A good program SHOULD produce code that you
don't have to edit. It should come straight off the computer and to
the machine without having to be touched.

I haven't looked at you lathe quick code program, I know Fred sells
it as an add on to Vector but to me that's admitting that Vector is
lacking in these areas.
Why buy two programs and have the cut and paste hassle when one will
do all the work seamlessly?

John S.