Difference in Artcam 8.0 and 9.0

[vipers95]

What are the differences in Artcam 8.0 and Artcam 9.0 . I can get Artcam 8.0 at a fair price. Just wondering what the differences are.

[todd71]

Mainly just the layout of the buttons. Which I can't say was an improvment. And it can import .pdf files. Also Ogee and Round over tooling is in the tool data base. If the price is right grab the version 8. Your not missing much.

[kerimurkun]

I have been using Version 9 for a while now and I can say there is great change.
First of all, there is a future that helps you diffeent layers of reliefs on the same project. So if you if you need to do couple or more reliefs and than save them and put them on top of each other, you don't need to open several projects, you can do it on one. At first this seemed like useless for the projects that I do, but the more I use it, the more I understand the importance of it.
Also, on version 9, there is a rope creator tool that I use a lot, which makes things easier.
What do you work on ?
If I knew what you were doing, maybe I can tell you if version 9 is too much for you but I need to know what you are working on.
you can always email me at urkun.kerim@gmail.com
kerim

[vipers95]

I just picked up a Gerber demension 200. It came with Omega art path which is only 2D. Looking to get software that will do 3D. Either artcam or Enroute3. As for what I am making Just wood signs. I do not do it commercially just play with it. Big boy big toys. Thanks

[todd71]

Here's the rope creator for version 8. I wasn't all that impressed with it. There again I never needed to put a rope boarder on anything.

[vipers95]

Thanks Todd

[todd71]

No problem. I must admit kerimurkun has a valid point with the relief layer feature on version 9. Thats a real time saver. And I can't say ArtCAM is better than enroute3. But it is kick ass. I find most the jobs coming to my shop require so much less than what ArtCAM can deliver. A cheaper package will still make you money.

Good luck,
Todd
www.innovative-accents.com

[Sean P]

Here is a more comprehensive list for your review of the differences between V8 & V9;

General Tools;

New Layers Manager
New Model Resolution
New Reference Help System
Enhanced Assistant
Modified Top Toolbar
Modified Main Menu Bar
Improved Toolbars
Enhanced Vector Sheets
New PDF Import

Vector & Bitmap Tools;

Enhanced Use of Selected Vector Artwork
Copy Bitmap Section
3D Modelling Tools
New Relief Clipart Library
Modified Relief Loading
Enhanced Relief Export
Front & Back Reliefs

Machining;

Enhanced Tool Database

Miscellaneous;

New ArtCAM Advantage Website

[eloid]

Here's the rope creator for version 8. I wasn't all that impressed with it. There again I never needed to put a rope boarder on anything.

how do you install this just copy into toolbox folder in artcam?
will this ver work in 2008?

[todd71]

how do you install this just copy into toolbox folder in artcam?
will this ver work in 2008?

If I remember right.
Extract zipped files> My computer> Local Disk (C> Program files> ArtCAM> Paste in "Tool Box"

You should have "Face Wizard" in the toolbox already. Just add there.
It should work with 2008. Don't see why not. But I really don't know.

Good luck

[druid442]

hi !

.... thanks to all of you for those useful posts....... I'm new with Artcam, where can I download some more add ins (those in the toolbox)..... I've tryied with success the rope creator (thanks to todd71), I know there is more but I can't find them......... and I know it could be useful for other users

thank you in advance
regards,