You can buy a permanent license to Solidworks and VisualCAM for about $5.000-$10,000, depending on the options you want. If you want to upgrade 3-4 years down the road, you'll pay nearly the full price again.Hi....I would like to see a Cad/Cam program like Fusion that you buy a one time licence for and you get it on your PC for ever.
The price is what makes Fusion so attractive. It can do most of what Solidworks can for less than 5% of the price, paid annually.
Gerry
UCCNC 2017 Screenset
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Mach3 2010 Screenset
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JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
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