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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => LazyCam (Beta) => Topic started by: Elnino on March 23, 2007, 04:19:05 AM

Title: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Elnino on March 23, 2007, 04:19:05 AM

Ok, what's the go?  I am confused as hell about the LCAM versions.

The FTP shows 2.635 but there are other posts here that say the latest version is the one in the Mach3 download but that is only 6.00.2X or something??

The 'older' version seems to have more features (pocketing etc) but appears more buggy than the 'newer one' and lacks other features like auto optimising toolpath. 

If someone could clear this up i'd be greatful.

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Chip on March 23, 2007, 01:44:24 PM

Hi, Elnino

What you stated is mostly true, For latest ver of LazyCam D-load Mach3R2.00.060 or latest Ver above under Downloads, "Mach releases".

Optimize is working in D-load ver, LC has been split into Std., Pro ver, Pro requires a License, Downloads, "Plugins", for Pocketing, Lathe,

Offsets, ........

Hope this Helps, Chip

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Brian Barker on March 23, 2007, 08:00:54 PM

Sorry about all that  :( We are working very hard to get this all sorted out at this time and hope to have something that will help everyone in the very near future. (With good Rev numbers Too!)

Thank you and sorry about that
Brian

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Elnino on March 23, 2007, 09:06:48 PM

Pro requires a license for the app itself or just a Mach license?

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Brian Barker on March 23, 2007, 09:51:22 PM

To use the basic functions of Lcam you don't need an Lcam license. But to get the pocketing, lathe and foam you need to have an Lcam license (and the Pro version of Lcam is not included in your Mach3 license).

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Elnino on March 23, 2007, 11:20:19 PM

So by the looks of it the 'basic' version does not support G41/2 offsets and leadins is that right?  But the pro version does?

So how do i go about getting it?

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Brian Barker on March 23, 2007, 11:23:12 PM

G42/41 and leadins will work in the free version. you will not be able to offset the path in Lcam (With this you will not have te G42/41 trouble)

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Elnino on March 25, 2007, 06:41:45 PM

Ok, so do the leadins just not show on the screen like they did in the other versions?

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Brian Barker on March 25, 2007, 06:46:29 PM

They should ...

You need to double click the arrow at the start of the chain to get into the leadin settings

Hope that helps
Brian

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Elnino on March 25, 2007, 06:49:15 PM

ok, thanks.  I'll give it a shot.  Any news on a manual for this app??  At the moment i have been winging it with the online videos to guide me.

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Brian Barker on March 26, 2007, 01:44:59 PM

Manuals will have to be after we get the software matured. i would think that you are looking at about 6 months before we even start the manual.

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Vogavt on March 26, 2007, 08:55:22 PM

Quote from: afn09556 on March 23, 2007, 01:44:24 PM

What you stated is mostly true, For latest ver of LazyCam D-load Mach3R2.00.060 or latest Ver above under Downloads, "Mach releases".

Okay, now my head's starting to hurt....

I downloaded the latest Mach3 2.00.060 (which I thougt was supposed to have the latest LCAM) and installed it only to find an LCAM version of 2.00.060 (yep, same number as Mach3).

The file LazyCam.exe (v 2.00.060) has a file size of 4,244 kb and contains multiple options (including grayed out LcamPro)
The file LazyCam.exe (v 2.66) has a filesize of 2,284 kb but also has fewer options. (not even sure now where/when I got that version).

That being said, it appears that the version 2.00.060 is the latest regardless of the version numbers! 

Is this correct?

Title: Re: Confused about LCAM versions
Post by: Brian Barker on March 29, 2007, 09:10:37 AM

You are correct and the Revs will increment up from the 2.00.060 rev