Hi Smitty,
Reading your post was like looking into a mirror, I was at the same level of experience as you on cad/cam a big fat ZERO
I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short period of time, and apart from some expected initial learning curve frustrations OneCNC has actually been fun and I have a hard time staying away from it when I should be taking care of business here at the store.
While OneCNC provides all the friendly support you could want this site and now OneCNC's site is actually where I have learned the most.
Welcome aboard.
Ken
P.S. Ther are a number of guys on this forum, I won't mention any names for fear of causing them a headace from their swelled heads

but they are IMO the best.