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I've just been trying ViaCAD and yep it does pretty much exactly what I want (outputs DXFs which update a SheetCAM job with layer names intact), it's a pretty good 3D MCAD too, and a good 2D CAD in...

Attached pic from left to right is simulation in CncSimulator, Cutviewer trial (think I'll buy that), and the "blue" layer of my PCB design package.

So yes it probably wasn't the best example -...

Thanks, it's good to see the tools in actual use, especially Viacad since there's little in the way of screenshots on their site. I really like the way it draws, if I get time I'll bite the bullet...

Thanks for the replies.

I guess what I do is fairly complex for 2.5D - see the optical alignment fixture pic attached - parts milled from HDPE with a 6mm square ended tool from one side. I've made...

Hi, hopefully this isn't a repeat question, but I had a bit of a search and found many questions but no good answers.

My part-time (almost "hobbyist") workflow uses 2D CAD - often my PCB editor...

I just chucked some 34-size stepper motors directly on the end of the X and Y shafts (with couplings that mate with the existing handle drive so it's easy to put a handle back on if needed, motors...