Mastercam 7.1 was the intro to the ops manager and the option for solids in MC. this was the first attempt at tool path associativity. tis was only in the 2d paths as V8 came the options for surfacing and multi axis. as for the drawing and paths there was allot of changes. One simple one is the integration of the WCS system.
I do say install the 9.1 as this will be easer for most including Mastercam EDU to help. as V7 has gone to Sunset and is no longer supported.
As for using the camplot as your post for the machine. do we know what version this is setup for as it may only support 7.1 or 9.1. I am postive that it will not support both as the NCI has change between the to two versions of MC.
I know this really does not get you going but we need to start some were.
(Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
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