Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: CADAM Capsturn/Capsmill

On Fri, 26 May 2000, you wrote:

> In a message dated 5/25/00 5:00:58 PM Mountain Daylight Time,

> I downloaded CAPSmill v6.01 a few days ago, the site said it was completely
> free.
> In looking it over, it lists only the following machines supported:
> Turning Center +Fanuc OMC, +Sinumerik 810M, + Fanuc 21 M, + Heidenham 355.
> Allen Bradley is not listed.
> The output can be saved as a .cpm file, however you can also create a DXF
> file. It will read IGES and DXF files.
> It does show that you can create new machines but there is not enough
> information that I can find to tell how you can do it.
> Still confused here, but looks like a very powerful program, if someone can
> figure out how to use it. It is listed as free, and is about 7-8 meg
> download.
> bill
>

Bill,
I think the demo is crippled. At least it was a year ago. When you make the
G-code output, it gives you bogus numbers for your coordinates. So, you can
get a feel for how the program works, but can't use the demo to generate useful
output. Check that out before you go any further.

Dan