584,800 active members*
4,574 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
IndustryArena Forum > Machine Controllers Software and Solutions > FlashCut CNC > **NEWBIE**Need suggestions for Cad CAM to run older software.
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Posts
    1

    **NEWBIE**Need suggestions for Cad CAM to run older software.

    I recently purchased a CNC Plasma table running Flashcut version 2.0.9. I need to purchase CAD CAM software to draw and design with. Im having trouble finding which Cad Cam programs to use. I called Flashcut's tech support line and they tell me I have to update to their USB software. The version I have should work as I watched it run before purchase. There is no doubt about it that I am a newbie to cnc but have to start somewhere. I will be running a Windows XP Desktop. Thanks for any and all help!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    803

    Re: **NEWBIE**Need suggestions for Cad CAM to run older software.

    I run XP with older 32bit CAD CAM
    PM me for more info.
    What is your experience with this type software, this means a lot as to what you need.
    Been doing this too long

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    803

    Re: **NEWBIE**Need suggestions for Cad CAM to run older software.

    I run XP with older 32bit CAD CAM year 200
    PM me for more info.
    What is your experience with this type software, ?
    What machine?
    this means a lot as to what you need.
    Old software is fine, We made space shuttles with punched cards and mainframes on fortran.
    Been doing this too long

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Posts
    124

    Re: **NEWBIE**Need suggestions for Cad CAM to run older software.

    You can draw and design with other software and just import the dxf to flashcut. I did that before i bought the full software.

    Adobe illustrator can export to a dxf. Corel draw.

    Draft sight and inkscape are free and can export to a dxf.

    Which table did you buy? I am on version 6.0.6.104 I think for the software

Similar Threads

  1. Have older CNC that only supports HPGL. What software to use?
    By BASiQ in forum Uncategorised CAM Discussion
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 09-06-2020, 08:02 PM
  2. AXYZ Older CNC Router Running Toolpath software
    By aldepoalo in forum Commercial CNC Wood Routers
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 08-18-2015, 07:09 PM
  3. Software to work with older GSI Lumonics?
    By ralph@nes in forum Laser Engraving / Cutting Machine General Topics
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-21-2014, 03:05 PM
  4. Buying and Using Older CAD/CAM Software
    By bothunter in forum Uncategorised CAM Discussion
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 02-12-2008, 05:59 AM
  5. Software for an older machine?
    By CamWest in forum Commercial CNC Wood Routers
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-08-2005, 03:02 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •