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  1. #1
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    Need advice on replacement CAD/CAM software

    Hi All,

    I currently use ArtCam for my CNC designing. Originally produced by DelCam, it was bought by Autodesk who have now decided to dump it. Their solution is to offer their more expensive product - Fusion360.

    My design needs are simple. Mainly 2D shapes and I am just venturing into 3D. I need to find an easy to use Cad/Cam programme. Something nice and simple, no mention of confusing things like 'wireframes', etc. Something that will not take a University degree course to learn. I haven't the mental energy for that. Has anyone got any suggestions, for software that is similar in ease of use to ArtCam?

    Cheers

    Gary

  2. #2
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    Re: Need advice on replacement CAD/CAM software

    1) If you are a hobbyist, Fusion 360 is free.

    The closest thing to ArtCAM is probably Vectric's Aspire, but it's not cheap. Vectrics basic 3D program, Cut 2D, is not too expensive, though.
    The programmer that started Vectric was once a programmer of ArtCAM.
    Gerry

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  3. #3
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    Smile Re: Need advice on replacement CAD/CAM software

    Gary,

    Ninety Nine percent sure you will love Aspire, the developer was one of the lead designers of Artcam!

    Products - Aspire

    Jeff...

    As usual IC Gerry beat me to the punch.
    Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

  4. #4
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    Re: Need advice on replacement CAD/CAM software

    Hi Gary,
    I would recommend FILOU NC, but last time I did that, I was called a spammer.

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