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Another New Guy - Need to know a good G-code/CAD program to buy
« on: September 10, 2007, 05:40:38 PM »
I just bought a Syil X3 milling machine with the Mach 3 software.  I would like know what is the best software (Meaning user friendly) I can buy/use to help me create G-code, both 2D & 3D.  I have drawings in AutoCAD so it would be easier for me to convert them, or I can just re-draw them in the new software program.  Please let me know your advice to me.

Thanks. 
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Re: Another New Guy - Need to know a good G-code/CAD program to buy
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2007, 06:43:22 PM »
your 2D drawings can be done with LazyCAM, that is included with Mach3, all you have to do is export the drawing from Autocad as a DXF file and lazycam will make gcode from it.  As for 3D its a mine field, what is easy for one is not always so for another.  Best thing is to down load some demo's and have a go.  look at Bobcad, Rhino, Alphacam, mastercam, and onecnc, price will probably dictate your end result.

Graham.
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