Does anyone know of a simple 2 or 3d cam program like Lazycam
but better?
I paid the money for Lazycam but it really sucks.
I could sit here for 2 hrs explaining the problems but it's a waste of time
Brian already told me that they weren't going to fix anything.

It's a shame because I really like Mach 3.
You would think they would have a little more pride in their product
like they do with Mach 3
Please let me know,
Brian

Hi Brian, yep, I was hoping LazyCam would have been "fixed up" a little more by now as well 

Have you tried Cut2D? They have a free trial download and it looks pretty slick and user friendly. I've been playing with it and may jump in but not quite sure yet.

Dave

I use Sheetcam for my 21/2D work, it was $150 but I think it's gone up a little now, Les is working on a new version that is worth trying called TNG, it's free to try at the moment and there is no restrictions on the output.

For 3D work I use Meshcam

Steve

Is there a program out there that dosn't have any bugs? Maybe it's a matter of degree. A lot has come on the market
over the last few years. What starts to happen is we look for some magical program which reminds me of the Word processor development days ie; each one had something which the other one didn't and all you do is spend time learning new programs that sooner or later you find to be short for some reason. 
I believe that the learning and bug problems will be around for a long time to come. Don't care how much you spend.
In fact if you have to read 1000 pages of crap to get some GCODE it can't be to good. So if you find something really good
at an equivilant price let me know as I'll give it a try.
Just some thoughts and tired of looking for the Magical Wond,
RICH

Thanks for the input guys.
I am really in need of a 3d program.
Let me rephrase that A Simple 3D Program.
But I'm going to try sheet cam as a trial.
Thanks

Please let me know if there are any others out there.

Simple 3D? Never heard of that. Have a look at Artcam and solid works with a solidcam add on. Also might want to look at Vectric. What type of work are you doing?

Brett

Artcam seems like a nightmare.
I'm mainly creating simple 2 and 3D drawings for
either engraving or just simple profiles.
The need for 3D is when I have a 3D part that I need to engrave on it.
usually with just single line geometry.

I use Sheetcam for my 21/2D work, it was $150 but I think it's gone up a little now, Les is working on a new version that is worth trying called TNG, it's free to try at the moment and there is no restrictions on the output.

For 3D work I use Meshcam

Steve

Got a link for "TNG" Steve? Googled it and couldn't find it, thanks-

Dave

Dave,

I think you'll find TNG on the download page, TNG= the next/new generation which is how it's listed.

Kristin

If you want to engrave in 3D, get your wallet out. None of the inexpensive 3D CAM packages will do it.

If you want a simple, easy to use 2D CAM package, Cut2D is what you want. Should be about as close to bug free as you'll find, as well. All Vectric products set the bar for ease of use, have awesome support, and just plain work. SheetCAM is good as well, but I haven't seen it in a long time, so really can't comment on it.