ViSionMILL v4.0 first impressions:
O.K., after loading the software and taking a quick peek it has possibilities. A better file-open/save function would be nice (it has that old MS-DOS look and feel). I couldn't find any documentation or printable tutorials so you have to "wing it" beyond the 3 demo/tutorials on their web site. Even a basic screen layout with button description document would be a great help. The buttons don't have the "text/description flyout" feature that most other programs have. It would be nice to have other file formats supported besides .drw & .dxf. Some "unanticipated features" are noted in the only readme file.
When I have some more time I'll take a stab at doing something productive. I'd like to see how easily, quickly & accurately a simple part can be taken from drawing, to toolpath, to g-code ready for Mach 2/3.
According to their web site, ViSionMILL v4.0 was just released on May 8, 2006 and is an updated/re-release of a 1980's era product called "CEIKOS AutoMILL". I've never heard of it, maybe someone else has. From ViSionMILL's limited FAQ section they note that "version 5 is in development and is 95% complete."
Anyone else?,
HayTay
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