Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Vector Cam

Hi John,

Then I'd suggest you get the CAD- only package offered to this list.
About $25, if I recall. Then PRINT OUT the MANUAL, do ALL the exercises
up to the level you want, and you'll be in good shape. Vector's drawing
process is a paradigm shift from the usual grid-based drawing packages,
but after a few basic concepts are grasped, drawing with vectors (which
have direction as well as position and length) works quite well, and is
a direct tie-in to the tool paths you will create.

Also, join the forum, Fred answers a lot of questions there!

HTH

Alan KM6VV
(Vector CAD/CAM user)


jwalters wrote:

>
> Question on Vector Cad
> I am familiar with AutoCad 2000. Knowing AutoCad
> may not be an asset to learning Vector, but are there
> any similarities between the software. In the future
> I would like to learn a CAD/CAM package. Unfortunately
> AutoCad does not offer one. Is Vector anything like MasterCam?
> I do have access to Version 7 of MasterCam. I would like to
> put my time to best use and learn the best software for home
> use on a Taig mill.
> Thanks
> John Walters