RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CAD software (Dolphin CAD/CAM)

John, I would suggest contacting dolphin support to request PDF files of
the manuals. (Did you search for .PDF and .DOC files in the Dolphoin
directory?)
I cannot imagine why they would not be included in the demo download. I
know what they are in the full download.

I had no CAD experience before working with Dolphin, so I really cannot
make a fair comparison between Dolphin and anything else.

What I can say is that, 2 years ago, when I looked at several packages, the
interface and process made the most sense to me. This, coupled with the
responsive support from Michael, prompted my purchase of the product.

I am still learning.

-Eric

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I pulled the free version of Dolphin Partmaster down yesterday, installed
it
and the ONLY doc's I can find are the help stuff which is cumbersome to use
at best. The program looks good, although it has a much different
interface
than what I am used to. It looks like it would be good but I will need
some
time with it. My problem with most CAD programs, and it is my problem, is
that I learned on AutoCAD and therefore I like / prefer that AutoCAD type
of
interface and command structure. I personally find it much faster to type
many of the commands than going through menus and dialog boxes to get what
I
want, but that is just my preference and not a reflection on Dolphin or any
other CAD product.

Just for the record, I currently use Intellicad 2001 since I refuse to pay
AutoDesk any more money. CAD is one of those sort of religious things,
like
Ford verses Chevrolet, it really comes down to what the individual likes
and
is used to and that will get the job at hand done.

John Guenther
'Ye Olde Pen Maker'
Sterling, Virginia

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> Keith, I believe that the PDF and word manuals should be in the documents
> folder after you install.
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> I find that all of the really useful documentation is hyperlinked and
> nested in the help files. Unfortunately, this means that you can only
> print the top level, which for me, is a pain as I like to hold a paper
> manual and mark it up. :-(
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> Nonetheless, there is good information and examples in the help file --
> sort of like buried treasure. (I have sent my suggestions to
> Dolphin about
> this. I hope they change this.)
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> I found the tutorials helpful. Dolphin support is also usually quite
> responsive.
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> Good luck.
>
> Eric
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> On Monday 08 September 2003 07:26 am, stevenson_engineers wrote:
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> > Dolphin CAD CAM Ltd have placed their CAD module
> > on their web site for free download.
> > Full details of the CAD package can be found on
> > the site :-
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> > www.dolphin.gb.com <http://www.dolphin.gb.com/>
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> > Regards
> >
> > Michael Milligan
> > Dolphin CAD CAM Ltd
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> Looks interesting, but it would be nice if the download included the help
> files. I've used Autocad, Design Cad, etc., but I've never used this mode
> of
> generating drawings. The two tutorials included in the download do seem

to

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> enough to get started.
> --
> Keith Bowers - Thomasville, NC
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