For now I'm not addressing the argument over the importance/advantages of running SolidWorks and SolidCAM as native 64 bit applications. I just like to keep computers, software, and operating systems somewhat up to date and 64 bit seems like a way to go.
SoldCAM it seems has been a bit slow about making themselves native 64 bit. At one point the SolidCAM tech support guy told me it was going to be next fall or maybe even next year. This was a major disappointment to me. After talking to him again they have come up with kind of a middle ground on this. Not a full solution but sounds good enough for me for now. Starting with R12 2008 the portion of the SolidCAM program that needs to connect with 64 bit SolidWorks will be able to do so. Later (R13 ??) they will be fully native 64 bit. I'm not an operating system guy so I'm not exactly sure what will be lacking until they become fully native 64 bit. Perhaps some high level memory usage will not be possible ??
At least I will be able to run my SolidCAM with my 64 bit XP and my 64 bit SolidWorks.
I look forward to a few comments from those of you that know more about operating systems and 64 bit than I do.  |