[jemmyell]

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations for CAD / CAM software that is affordable and would be useful for inlay part cutting AND inlay pocketing. The software I am using (VectorCAM) works VERY well, but the process of creating toolpaths from drawings, PARTICULARLY for pockets that require multiple tool changes is too manually intensive for a job shop environment. I am especially interested in packages that generate GCODE with a Mach1/Mach2 POST and that would enable me to cut TrueType font names (ESPECIALLY the pockets) without a LOT of programming. Vector does all of these things well, but it is WAY too much work for one-off custom jobs for Musical Instrument Inlay. It would be nice if it integrated well with TurboCAD and CorelDraw also. I really only need 2-1/2D for this application.