RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Recommended CAM software? Vector of course!

If the support is hard to get to, you will likely find ways *not* to use it.

If the support is readily available, chances are you'll use it. At work I
have access to developers at Microsoft when I have questions about products
they're writing or maintaining. Since it's there, and I know I can easily
get to it, I've used it.

I find nothing suspect about people using support for a product.

Pete

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-----Original Message-----
From: R Rogers [mailto:rogersmach@...]
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 8:35 PM
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Recommended CAM software? Vector of
course!




Fred Smith <imserv@...> wrote:

>> Without Fred's support the Vector program would be no better
> > received than BobCAD, IMO.
>
> Sigh... That's a double edged sword. I've only heard good things

about

> Fred. But what if...? He's like the ultimate "dongle" if you can't
> use the program without him... Besides, there was just no way I
> was going to start asking for help at step one on a free product.

Jeff, the help is free too and our user forum probably already had
the answers to your questions.( hint: it's archived on the CD's).

The difference with Vector is that since 1998 when IMService began to
distribute Vector to US and English speaking users, it has
consistently been improved to be more useful. Users problems are
addressed with documentation, improved tutorials, improved
functionality, and answers. Bugs are fixed and the developers ask us
to "try" to break new functions. If they break, they are rebuilt
before release. At the same time we have been permitted to continue
to offer it at a rock bottom price to hobby users. It is the only
cad-cam program that is available for under $700 US,

/// I bought Bobcad V18 with training Cd's for under $400. Version 17 is 3d
you can find it for under $200. Seems rather suspect that everone that has
Vector touts how fast you guys return support E-mails. I dont know anyone at
Bobcad. I've only called them once and it wasnt a software issue. I've used
it quite a bit in the last three months and Ive never needed any support.
And I'm no computer whiz, if it wasnt for point and click I'd be screwed.
One person on here commented that the Training CD's should be included and
they basically are. Just ask and they will throw them in. Ebay lists
packages for V18 like that.

with real 3D
surface design and machining, lathe, mill, and 4 axis wire EDM.

A comment from a converted Bobcad 18 user on our forum today:

"Worked great Fred, thanks a lot! Glad I bought Vector for my 3d
machining."

Fred Smith - IMService