Bobcad is very easy to use, and very inexpensive as far as CNC machining goes. We use Bobcad with our CNC machine, and typically someone with no CAD experience can be programming in hours. The downside is they hound you for sure over and over... Try to buy it 2nd hand for sure, so they do not get your info to bug you... Let me know if you need any assistance if you purchase it.Rybord said:Has anyone had experience with the Bobcad Software? If so, I'd appreciate your thoughts on it good or bad.
Thanks
Ray
HPbyGD said:Hi Ray
I have had a couple of versions of Babcad starting with #17 than #19 and #20. For simple cue work you could use version #17 . It wouldn't cost to much proably to get a used copy. It is pretty simple to use and will do most of what you would need. Like nay software you will go through a learning curve. When I bought my CNC mill I had no experiance at CNC and was making parts in a couple of weeks. I did by there training tapes to help me get started. They will also cut you a deal in that you should have to pay anywhere what the have posted.
Gary
HPbyGD said:I think that the stuff that we are doing in a cue stick is so simple that any of the versions that I have seen from #17 on will do it . What do you mean a "more powerful functions"?
Gary
You can do the same with MasterCam.HPbyGD said:I've heard that you can do this by putting the image in Corel Draw and exporting as a .DXF to Bobcad. I bought Bob Art to do this but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Also there are some web sites that have .dxf files of images that you can get for free I have heard.
Gary
The issue is cost though...MasterCam is not less than $300 for the latest version, and BobCad is. I am working on Version 20 now, and BobArt does allow you to scan pictures for Version 20 easily.JoeyInCali said:You can do the same with MasterCam.
Draw using Corel then exporting as dxf.
Import it with Mastercam, then choose to pocket or make part on MasterCam.
Not the most accurate way of doing though I am told.
Why not just draw with Mastercam, I am told.
If you want Version 20 email me, and I will set you upAdonisy said:I want put sample image into babcad....