Seems that I tried and paid for every inexpensive CAM software and CAD programs. I finally have a reliable and easy workflow.
I use QuickCAD for layout and design($49)...convert to DXF ver12 and import it into CAMExpert. I use the layers in QuickCAD to use for order of cut and depth. I name them as:
01_rough cut
02_final cut
03_125pocket
Import into CAMExpert and set each layer for depth of cut and generate code.
CAMExpert is a simple program that I use just for toolpath and GCode converting...it has a couple of bugs that I adjust in Notepad.
I paid $79 for CAMExpert about a year ago.
http://www.ribbonsoft.com --CAMExpert
http://usa.autodesk.com -QuckCAD
Bill
http://www.kingpano.com