The interface has gotten better, but it's not as polished as Solidworks itself. Additionally, they have perhaps the best support going. It is VERY powerful software that is very flexible with regard to workflow. I've been a solidCAM user for around 12-13 years, 3x with 4x indexing. That said, I'm more concerned with functionality, and ease of use. I'm not going to say money is no object.Once I get up and solid on the new, then the old can wither away, but I don't want to just loose all the saved tool paths that work in case I need to make something RIGHT NOW. I am going to try to keep my current setup going, and set up a complete separate computer for the new option. I'm looking for as painless a transition as I can manage. Production runs get sent to shops with lots of machines, and really good programmers. I run prototypes, and small parts runs of the odd pieces. I just need some realistic basis to work from when I talk to the money people to see if we can do this. If you don't want to post it, feel free to PM it. I have rough pricing on the baked in Camworks versions, but obviously the standalone will be higher with more capability. Is anyone willing to give me some kind of price ranges you're dealing with? Yes, they're all expensive.I need info that's current, not 5 years old. Obviously these programs keep evolving.They will do their best to thwart me from making any progress. I will not get any support on any of this from them. I believe I know what I would have to buy from Camworks, I don't have a clue for SolidCam as their website is making my head spin. So currently, I'm looking at Camworks, and SolidCam.Volumill in Camworks I think, and whatever in SolidCam. I do want whatever the equivalent of Adaptive Clearing is in HSM.If I find price for the full 3 axis is beyond reality, then I'm back to 2.5, and ok with that.
(this one is real negotiable, but I would like it) That right there takes me outside the Solidworks baked in packages of Camworks. Frequently, no, and I've cheated my way through with HSM ok so far, but I'm trying to expand the possibilities here a bit.
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