Originally Posted by H2ODiver  Paco, Do you like MeshCam? The only problem I have been having is having the program open up images with the default 32 colors. Even when I have an image ... |
I have a MeshCAM standard license only; I have toyed with MeshCAM Art while it was under beta testing. It was fun but I need more modeling possibility...
Originally Posted by H2ODiver ArtCam and Mastercam are a little out of my price range so I have this narrowed down to RhinoArt, MeshCam, and VS3d. (I tried BMP2CNC but their 3d relief output is not as detailed as VS3d or Meshcam)I am not too concerned with modeling in 3d but am more interested in creating 3D reliefs from images, which will carve on a plaque. |
Rhino Art need Rhino; keep that in mind... I think VS3D is well worth a fair try.
Originally Posted by H2ODiver I have not purchased Cut3d yet but it looks like a great program. The VS3d comes with Cam software but it does not look as good as Cut3D. Rhino offers RhinoCam but is a little pricey at $800.00Chris |
Cut 3D is CAM only while VS3D is CAD (actually modeling)/CAM package.
All in all, I think MeshCAM Art can be great
to get start into modeling from image format. Robert as always gave me a very good support with MeshCAM. I believe you can get a 30 days trial license.
Rhino with Rhino Art pluggin may be a quite a steep learning curve to get start... and you'll still be looking for a toolpathing (CAM) software right?! Add Rhino CAM to the bill... or any other CAM you want/need.