Vector Cad-Cam Re: Newbie Questions

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron Ginger <ronginger@a...>
wrote:

>
> >1. What's the reputation of this software against other hobby
> >software in
> >the same price category? --BTW, what is the cost? I've been to

their

> >website and all sorts of software is there. Very confusing to a

newbie

> >like me.

Group members are eligible for a discount. The link to this
information is usually posted in my signature.

http://www.cadcamcadcam.com/hobby

> >2. How intuitive is it to learn?

If you have invested 18 years in Autocad or X-Y-Z cad, it will
be "different". If you are new to Cad, you wil learn it faster than
most, as it works the way windows works. Select-perform function on
selection. Cut-Copy-Paste. Copy attributes, Paste Attributes.

Here is the beginners tutorial:
http://www.vectorcam.com/Vector30min.pdf

It's not too hard to learn if you bother to read it and try the
suggested exercises.

Here is another tutorial that explains the new Jobs process
capabilities:

http://www.vectorcad3d.com/tutvecxiA/

> >3. Any other comments regarding VectorXT software would be
>appreciated.

>They offer frequent upgrades for several
> hundred $ each- if you dont keep up with the upgrades you dont get

much

> suport.

The approximately annual upgrades are entirely optional, and deeply
discounted for early participation( ranging from $50 and up). The
upgrade program includes distribution media, printed documentation,
on-line access to the newest versions, added functional
enhancements, file filter and OS upgrades, and bug fixes,
replacement of damaged or lost media, and reasonable phone support.

All legitimate customers are invited to participate in the Vector
user support forum, which has been providing on-line support to our
customers since 1995.

Vector includes milling, turning, and 4 axis wire/foam cutting. It
is an integrated cad-cam system with excellent import and export
filters for DXF, IGES, STL, and 3DM file formats. It has integrated
rendering of 3D surfaces, simulation of toolpaths and cut parts, and
a job task list that can be edited, re-ordered, and simulated,
before the CNC code is created. The Vector editor includes text
file import and export, backplotting, and RS-232 file send and
receive for communicating with commercial controllers.

Optional functions available with Vector Cad-Cam include 3D surface
machining, and 3D rotary axis programming.

Fred Smith - IMService
http://www.cadcamcadcam.com