Is it that simple? Do i need a post processor for the Gcode to work correctly on mach 3? I have a simple 3 axis gantry machine, that will use mach 3..

Thanks everyone!!

(also, anyone using it? like it? )

I do everything with solidworks, so if anyone even knows of a cam program that really flows with the solidworks files, or even a better plugin, also feel free. I have heard good things from solidcam though.

MasterCam is well integrated with SolidWorks.

Original name, MasterCam for SolidWorks.


Jeff

I have axis to Mastercam X5. I will have to try it out. I'm looking for something user friendly.

Good cam software are not usually user friendly.


There's a good learning curve and very often, it will take at least a year to be comfortable with this kind of software.


Jeff

I use solidworks 2008 and solid cam with my Sherline mill. The programs have more options then I do.

I use solidworks 2008 and solid cam with my Sherline mill. The programs have more options then I do.

Thanks Craig! Do you use solidcam inside solidworks or stand alone?

You must have Solidworks to run solid cam. Cam references Works for part information.

I agree with Jeff not user friendly. But it has good tutorials the explain the steps in creating the code. There are a fair amount of options and required check boxes and fields to be filled in. I am a veteran with SW and still learning Solidcam.

What is the price of SolidCam? I've downloaded the demo version and looked at their website but have no idea on how much it is....
It does seem very user un-friendly, but then so was SolidWorks until I bought a book on how to drive it.

Going from a black and white drawing of say, for example, a noughts and crosses game, what is the best or most suitable software to create G-code that does not produce a raster scan cut...?
Because that is what Bmp2Cnc does. So if SolidCam is affordable, it could be a better option?

Peter