
If you select a 3rd party 3D model format, the Orientate Model form will open (see below) to allow you to manipulate the 3D model before it is converted into a Component. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide feature rich software that allows our users to bring their thoughts and designs to. This command opens the File Open dialog window, allowing existing VCarve Desktop files (CRV3D extension) and importable 3rd party 3D files to be selected and opened. Our diverse user-base is a result of the software being so intuitive and easy to use. Forget the 2d design and immediately begin to draw and calculate the toolpath in 3d. Vectric software is used by a variety of people, from large professional shops to home-built hobby users. If you use a Router you should have a Router version of CAM with Nesting, Engraving, Inlay, Raster to Vector, DXF Batch Import, joint fillets, doors and hinges macro and others common woodworking operations.Īnd remember if you want play CAD CAM and you are not a pirate you must spend some money because unfortunately, the free software is not very productive.

In the other hand we have Vectric Aspire for the woodworking art 1500$ with a lot of tutorials around the web, for cabinets try Cabinet Vision. The most convenient CAD CAM in terms of money is ZW3D 2015 Lite (only 2.5 ops.), it has very nice CAD interface and a potent CAM for "less than 1000$". Imho HSM is one of the best options but is not a standalone program, it is integrated in Inventor or in SW.

I also use Mastercam a lot but a novice needs a program with an intuitive interface that he can learn by his own.
