ewlsey
Diamond
- Joined
- Jul 14, 2009
- Location
- Peoria, IL
*RANT*
I don't understand what people love about this program...
Small list of complaints:
The graphics are terrible, no way to see what edge you have selected, shaded parts look bad, seems heavily reliant on wire frame. When creating a WCS by geometry I have to re-zoom the model between each selection or the axis preview does not update.
The WCS are so frustrating. I can't seem to figure out how to make a tool path with a WCS, then edit the WCS. Or even copy the tool path to a new WCS. Also, the WCS never show up on the screen. The stock origin seems to follow the same convoluted logic as the WCS.
The CAD side of it is totally outdated. How do you sell a non-parametric CAD system in 2010?
The program puts out good code when you finally finish a program. The only other CAM experience I have is using Catia. That is what I learned with. Catia seems so much more mature, though it does have a breathtaking price.
Are all CAM systems this bad? Is it just me and my lack of understanding?
-Wes
I don't understand what people love about this program...
Small list of complaints:
The graphics are terrible, no way to see what edge you have selected, shaded parts look bad, seems heavily reliant on wire frame. When creating a WCS by geometry I have to re-zoom the model between each selection or the axis preview does not update.
The WCS are so frustrating. I can't seem to figure out how to make a tool path with a WCS, then edit the WCS. Or even copy the tool path to a new WCS. Also, the WCS never show up on the screen. The stock origin seems to follow the same convoluted logic as the WCS.
The CAD side of it is totally outdated. How do you sell a non-parametric CAD system in 2010?
The program puts out good code when you finally finish a program. The only other CAM experience I have is using Catia. That is what I learned with. Catia seems so much more mature, though it does have a breathtaking price.
Are all CAM systems this bad? Is it just me and my lack of understanding?
-Wes