BobCAD/BobART question

[shootingarts]

I am somewhat confused. Is BobArt Pro X included with BobCAD version 20.5 or is it an optional plug-in or completely different stand alone program?

I have BobCAD 20.5. How much would it cost to add BobArt Pro X if I need to, or where can I get pricing?

Thanks,
Hu

[Randall]

Its an add-on. I cant remmember but around 300. I thinks its well worth it.
Randy

[shootingarts]

Looks like I have it. There was no mention of it looking at the CD in Explorer and the set-up for BobCAD said no other modules were loaded. However I now have BobArt Pro X loaded on my machine.

Thanks,
Hu

[Bob Hutchinson]

i am very new to this....should have my cnc router by the end of the week. it is very small and came with bobcad mach2.......i already have a number of graphics programs incdluding photo shop, and corel.......will this be enough to get me started or do i need signlab or signmate or the like to carve simple signs and photos.... i have both but they are used on other machines to run a laser , vinyl, and rotorory engraver. and i cannot share them without buying another key of some sort for the back of the computer........i also would like to find simple paterns i could practice with....HELP

[Kookaburra]

You will need to unlock it after 30 days post install. It is definitely an add on. You will also notice that you have BobNest in there as well, the same thing, you can play with it for 30 Days but after that, you will need to unlock it.

[Cuz]

JERRY McCARLEY
Cuz
Hi Dave:
I also have Bobcad ver 20.5 &BobArt Pro X. Is the Bobnest a software that will
run the Bobart program are do I have to purchase something like Geckos or EMC
or some other program to be able to run my router ? You said to unlock Bobnest.
Does that mean to buy it or just register it and how much does it cost?
Thanks
Cuz

[Cuz]

Originally Posted by Cuz JERRY McCARLEY Cuz Hi Dave: I also have Bobcad ver 20.5 &BobArt Pro X. Is the Bobnest a software that will run the Bobart program are do I have to purchase something like Geckos or EMC or some other program to be able to run my router ? You said to unlock Bobnest. Does that mean to buy it or just register it and how much does it cost? Thanks Cuz

[Randall]

CUZ
Bobnest is a nesting program. Gekko is a comany that sells boards that drive steppers, servos and EMC is control software.

So you design your program in bobcad, then send gcode to your control program thats sends signals to your servo or stepper drives.

Control Programs
EMC
Mach2 or 3
Turbocnc
cncpro


Hope this helps

Randy

[Bob Hutchinson]

Hi Folks,
I have bobcat version 20...it came with bobart but not pro x....what are the advantages to buying pro x.....I just carve signs with the software

[Randall]

Bob
I believe you can download bobart proX for a trial version and try it out. It has more goodies to it but try it yourself. Also try out Vcarve for comparison.
Have fun.
Randy

Originally Posted by Bob Hutchinson Hi Folks, I have bobcat version 20...it came with bobart but not pro x....what are the advantages to buying pro x.....I just carve signs with the software

[CNCBoss]

Just a sneaky bit of information here. If you are interested in purchasing a BobCAD add on or upgrade. Wait until Friday to inquire about the price. It is VERY adjustable. If they are running short on quota you can get a VERY VERY nice price. Not trying to beat up on BobCAD, I use it everyday and have had few problems. Just nice to get a good price when you can.