Ok, right away I need to put out there I'm a computer tech, not a machinest, but I have been given this task, so I come to you. From what I've read it seems like the right place. We have an '84 Mazak Fanuc running G-code. The machinest has no problem with this, actually he only wishes the machine could do larger milling. Our boss wants to cut out a step though, between the CAD designer and the machinest. Is it possible to upgrade the controller so that the designer can send the parts straight to the CNC or the machinest so that he doesn't have to write the g-code? If so, what programs can do this? We have both Inventer and Solidworks(don't ask why, I don't know). Any input would be greatly appreciated, and if you need more information let me know I'll talk to the machinest and get more. Thanks for the help!