Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] VectorCam

I am a Vector user and am very satisfied with the product. I got it from
Fred Smith at IMService ( http://www.imsrv.com/ ). He has special discounts
for members of this list which are on a separate web page I don't remember
the address for. Fred is also a Bobcad dealer.

When I was originally looking for a CAD/CAM package I kept hearing of night
mare stories regarding shady dealings and poor support with many the Bobcad
dealers except Fred. Sounds like you found one of the less reputable ones.
In my dealings with Fred he has been a straight shooter and never treated me
in any way other than as a valued customer. Whether you choose Vector or
Bobcad you will not go wrong if yhou are buying from IMService.

Tim
[Denver, CO]

-----Original Message-----
From: nky@... <nky@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com>
Date: Monday, June 26, 2000 2:42 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] VectorCam

>Is anyone in the group working with VectorCam?
>
>I have used the sherline manual lathe and mills extensively for
>jewelery modeling and want to move to CNC. (I'll be using a
>MicroKinetics 4 axis mill)
>
>The only software I've played with so far has been BobCad.
>
>They were kind enough to send me a demo. Shortly after that, I
>started receiving invoices for about $700, and they were calling
>daily and demanding that I PAY them for the software. They
>claimed that I had ordered the full version, faxed them a copy of a
>check, then never sent the check.
>
>Only problem was, that was a complete lie, and everytime I
>asked for a copy of the supposed fax, I got the run around. I
>finally threatened to sue them if I got one more phonecall, and
>reported them to the BBB. Haven't heard from them since.
>
>Needless to say, I am looking for alternatives and have heard
>mention of Vector Cam. I have no CAD experience but am
>extremely computer literate.
>
>Any info would be greatly appreciated.
>
>NKY