Re: (re)introduction

>--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Chuck Hackett" <egroupscdh@W...> wrote:
>
> I have monitored with interest the discussions of CAM packages. I
>currently
> have BobCAD V17 and am continually frustrated with the user
>interface and
> lack of good documentation. I am considering upgrading to either
>Dolphin or
> Vector as they both seem to have many supporters here. Any
>comments as to
> the strengths of each in a home shop environment where its small
>runs and
> flexibility, ease of use are pluses? I do mostly Lathe and 2.5D
>Mill work.

Chuck,
I currently run a couple of Ahha based machines, one Turbo CNC and a
CNC lathe with an old Fanuc control.
I program all these on Dolphin. I also have a copy of Bobcad 17 and I
had a copy of Vector up until a short while ago.
Where Dolphin scores is it's ease of use and simple step by step
layout.
It has a proper post processor and not a config file like Bobcad
which means it only writes the code on a finished part, AFTER you
have checked it and not bit by bit.
There is also no doubt also that in the low cost programs it's the
only one that offers a FULL lathe program and not like Bobcad and
similar programs which are just two axis of the mill program.
I have post files for the Ahha that I'm willing to share if you go
this route.

John S.