Newbie- Chose good Cam software for CNC-Ruoter ?

[tew]

Hi !

Have some a suggestion for good base software for CNC-Routing

I've looked at the following program

ArtCAM (different varieties)
http://www.artcam.com

Vectric (Cut3d, VCarve, PhotoVCarve, Aspire. Maybe even a combination of these)
http://www.vectric.com

FreeMill, Virtual Gibbs, Mastercam, BOBCAT-CAM
MeshCAM, VisualMill, Dolphin, TurboCADCAM, DeskCNC
SheetCAM, OneCNC, SprutCam, CamBam, EdgeCAM
etc ...

It is a jungle
Some people seem to be
* High learning threshold
* For simple
* For complex
* Too expensive
* Etc..

I am looking for a program that is relatively kompetet.
Will running the CNC machine has a much more advanced hobbyist, near the company's view
(Want to be quickly productive)

Is mainly working with wood.

So it costs a penny, I agree.
Cost about $ 500 - $ 1000 is OK

What is your advice to give?
What you start with?
Should I buy "big" as the direct or upgrade?

Someone who knows someone who made an inventory / list of programs and its pros and cons

Thanks in advance

TEW

[EBC]

Vectric

Vcarve pro or Aspire. Great forum to help with the learning curve and the support from the Vectric team is unmatched.

Take a look at the forum...Vectric recieved the Queen's Award

http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8330

Gene Crain
www.plantasymaderas.com
www.cnczacatitos.weebly.com

[lovebugjunkie]

Agree with Gene, for the $1000 you can get VcarvePro and Cut3D. I use VcarvePro and very happy with it.

Can't go wrong with any software that Vectric sells.

Great software with a low learning curve and great features. IMO nobody does it better than Vectric even if you triple (or more) the price.

[harley4ever]

Dolphin cad cam has done wonders for me. I use it daily for most jobs. Also use surfcam for the complex jobs that come in and require in depth 3d machining.