On Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:03:57 +0100, you wrote:
>Your attitude doesn't help. I can imagine your response to a newbie on >the Mach list who posted a similar message to yours. It would probably >have been less restrained than the replies you have had. Never imagine, it's always a disappointment when things don't work out as you'd like them to ;) >If you look, there is actually a reasonable amount of documentation. In >fact large chunks of the ' Using Mach' manuals were copied verbatim from >the EMC docs. Although you now know Mach quite well, so you find it easy >to navigate, it is also quite intimidating to a newbie - see the current >'CNC Software (for XP)' thread on the E-leadscrew list if you don't >believe me. In fact it can be difficult for an experienced user at >times. Try setting up 3 MPGs and see how long it takes you (I know you >would never even consider doing this but trust me, it isn't straight >forward and there is very little documentation). I agree with you, the Mach docs are lacking, but I believe that is about to be sorted. There are new docs being proof read at the moment. The big problem is the docs never keep up with the changes! Personally I don't find Mach easy to navigate, it's far too cluttered, and it is intimidating for a new user. Having said that, I've just read some good OEM setup docs for Mach, they were given to a complete CNC novice, in less than half a day, he'd configured his PC and machine, and cut a complex part. >EMC does have the added intimidation factor of using a different >operating system but in fact it is pretty easy to install using one of >the ISOs provided. Yes, Linux does rely on the command line more than >pretty GUIs but it still gets the job done, and often a lot quicker. Use >of the command line seems to be a dying art in the Windows world. It is a dying art, and all the more reason that EMC needs to evolve! Steve Blackmore -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
