Hi all,

I've not used my 1100 much these last couple of years, and when I did I used solidworks 2013 and HSMworks. The solidworks license was enabled through work and since I just retired, it is likely to go away at some point. I can't upgrade hsmworks because of the solidowrks 2013 vintage and in any case it's not 3D. So.....when I got my Tormach it came with a Sprutcam 8 license. I have heard that sprut is a little hard to learn, but like most things, once you learn the eccentricities it's no problem. Is it worth my while making Sprut8 my go to CAM package? I own it, but have never used it and I would like 3D capabilities. As to a drawing pakage, if and when solidworks goes away are there any suggestions?

thanks!