Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CAD/CAM questions

Hi Larry, Chris,

That's all true! I was going to buy BobCad, but "evaluating" it for a
considerable time (without a manual) wasn't too successful. I called
Fred, and he recommended Vector CAD/CAM over BobCad, a good price, and a
guarantee. I ordered Vector, and after following the tutorials in a
MANUAL for perhaps half a day, was able to draw plenty of 2D, and was
beginning to understand 3D as well (although I didn't need it
initially). My previous CAD experience was with P-CAD from '85, then on
to CadVance (architectural). I never did get serious about learning
AutoCad, which was a POOR competitor to P-CAD initially... You know who
the "leader" is now. I also picked up a free package or two; TurboCad,
IntelliCad, etc., and even used Orcad Capture (schematics) for doing DXF
files for a while before getting Vector.

I believe if you preserver, DO the tutorials, and get on Fred's forum
(ask questions!), you'll SOON be productive in using Vector CAD/CAM!
Just ask Dan S.!

Alan KM6VV


CL wrote:

>
> Larry Ragan wrote:
>
> >(snip) I also have Vector and have struggled to use it. I think there are easier programs
> >available but the capabilites of Vector and the support that is given by
> >Fred Smith is outstanding.
> >
> <SNIP>
> If it is the CAM end that you have problems with, just buckle down and
> spend more time with it before clouding the mind with other options. One
> has to admit that we have seen some amazing capability from such an
> inexpensive program. After I spent more time, I started to like the
> rather no-nonsense method of code generation instead of a bunch of extra
> dialogs and dingalings, although, I wish it had a little more "oooomph"
> in automatically placing what I want in regards feeds and plunge rates.
> Even though it is totally liveable in this respect, I hope that gets
> enhanced.
>
> Vector gives you the ability to create just about any wierd option you
> could ever need thru use of the easy to make macros and scripts. And, of
> course you know the support is there when you need it.
>
> <SNIP>
> Stick with the Vector until you know it won't fit your needs. After you
> give the others your money, you'll find out they have plenty of
> shortcomings too.
> Chris L
>