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  1. #1
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    ARTCAM, what do others think of there new ways from AUTODESK

    i have been a Delcam user for a couple of years now, purchased a download version of its artcam express, I recently have been having trouble with my computer and don't think I can transfer on another computer, if there is a way let me know

    I am not really interested in having to purchase a yearly subscription to use there software at a hefty price in my opinion, thinking i will go with a Vectric software,vcarve or aspire maybe.Just on principle. Its to bad cause i really enjoy the software

    Wondering what other users think of the way Autodesk has decided to go with the software,

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    Re: ARTCAM, what do others think of there new ways from AUTODESK

    All Autodesk software is now subscription licensed.
    How you feel depends on how much the particular software costs.

    I honestly prefer to pay one price, and upgrade if and when I want.
    But subscription can allow you to use software that you otherwise couldn't afford.

    If you consider that Aspire is $2000 plus $400 to upgrade every 2-3 years, ArtCAM is less expensive for the first 7-8 years that you use it.
    Gerry

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    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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    Re: ARTCAM, what do others think of there new ways from AUTODESK

    Ask the people who make the software you like. They should have an easy way to transfer the license to a new computer. No point in learning new software if you like what you have.

    Steve

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    Re: ARTCAM, what do others think of there new ways from AUTODESK

    If you're using Rhino, take a look at RhinoArt from Mecsoft, which plugs into it. It works similarly to ArtCAM, but you don't have to "subscribe" - buy it once and it's yours.
    Andrew Werby
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