Originally Posted by
mmoe
You can continue to use it in demo mode, which allows you to really learn the software in depth since the only thing that is eliminated is the ability to do "Pro" simulation and the ability to post code. I would recommend that you stick with V23 for your current needs, while taking time to learn V28 when you have a moment here or there. As you said, it's hard to afford it right now, so no need to spend money just to spend it.
There are significant differences in how you can control the toolpaths like equidistant offset, or even slice planar (with the new "Advanced Planar") when it comes to the "Pro" level of V28 vs. V23. If you have V28 standard, you probably won't see a whole lot different compared to V23, plus you would not have equidistant offset. The difference between "Pro" and "Standard" is the addition of the best 3d toolpath strategies, plus I think Advanced Roughing (similar to HSP) is part of that package. I'm sure there's a chart on Bobcad's website that shows the difference between them with check boxes or something of that sort.