At 02:20 AM 11/3/2008, you wrote:
><snip>
> > features. The free Alibre Design Express has some restrictions, of
> > course, but it retains the good user interface and the ability to export
> > 3D models in well-known formats like IGES, SAT, and STEP that can be
> > post-processed easily. (For that matter, if you've got the $$, Alibre
> > has recently released a companion CAM package and also a woodworking
> > package. They also have various offers for "at home" use of their
> > non-free packages that I haven't explored.)
>
>There is recently a package called Alibre CAM Xpress, which is also free
>like Alibre Design Xpress.
>It only does 2.5D though, but it should be enough for most users.
>I think atm it's invite only, but if someone would like it, I can see if I
>can send out an invite.
>
><snip>
> > PPPS - I have no connection with Alibre or any other CAD-application
> > provider.
>
>Ditto..
>
>Regards,
>Alex
Alex,
I wouldn't mind giving it a whirl. i guess if there's a
good reason to keep the old Winders machine around, free software is
as good a reason as any... :-)
Mark
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