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As far as phasing out, its out, there is no more
support, other than the wonderfully tallented people on this message
service. I was looking at Esprit the other day, and I believe it will
import native pro-E files. Something to look at. I never did get too
far into the interface, but it has lots of pretty colors... :o)
I got a tour CD from a local dealer, that also reps
Solidworks.
Good luck on your transition.
oh, PS, they did mention that Hewlitt Packard here
in Portand just retired their smartcam licenses, and replaced them with Esprit,
so that in itself says something, not that I know just what.
Jon
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 1:17
PM
Subject: [mfg-smartcam] SmartCAM and
Pro/E
Hello SmartCAM
users,
I am
currently working for a customer that has a site license of Pro/Engineer
(every module including Pro/NC). Their Machine Shop is currently using
SmartCAM to program from prints. Due to SDRC phasing out SmartCAM, they
are looking for a new CAM package. The obvious choice is Pro/NC because they
do not have to pay any more and they can program from native models. However,
the learning curve is an issue, and they would like a choice for an "easier"
software. Has anyone experienced a similar situation, or have recommendations
for a current SmartCAM users transition into other CAM packages?
Thanks.
Tony M.
P.S. When will
SDRC completely "phase out" SmartCAM to Generative
Machining?
Tony Mitchell
Project
Engineer
ESS West
554 Steelhead Way #184
Boise, Idaho 83704
(208)376-7310
x213
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