AlphaCam Question

[CNCRob]

I was wondering if anyone knows how to move a part in AlphaCam when it has edge boring holes in it? When the part is 3d things don't ack normal. Thanks- Robbie

[Andy NC]

Rob

If you are moving 2D elements only you move from X1 Y1 to X2 Y2 positions.

If you are moving are 3D elements, or the group contains a 3D element, the movement is X1 Y1 Z1 to X2 Y2 Z2

2D is defined as geometry/2D toolpath in flatland or on currently active workplane.
3D is defined as polylines/3D splines/3D toolpath or geometry in an inactive plane.

AlphaCAM will automatically set 2D/3D mode for you but you can force to behave in either way by using the command in the EDIT menu.

Andy

[CNCRob]

Thanks Andy, I have been trying to figure that out for a while now.

[CNCRob]

Does anyone know of any books about AlphaCam, I have looked for a while but havn't been able to find any. Thanks - Robbie

[ger21]

Have you looked through the tutorials at Licom? http://www.licom.com/licom/Training/PDFTutorials.cfm

I've never seen any third party books on any commercial woodworking software. The market is way too small.

[CNCRob]

I was wondering if AlphaCam has a file where it saves the settings like the screen layout (like tool bar placement). Thanks- Robbie

[Andy NC]

Button bar configs are stored in registry under current user.

[CNCRob]

Does anyone know of any post's that come with AlphaCam V5 that will work with CNCZeus or TurboCNC, Thanks- Robbie

[Andy NC]

Most posts supplied with the software are useless.
You can create your own post processors but you are unlikely to be successful if you do not know how to do this. Probably best to get a quote from the vendor.

[CNCRob]

I just went to the AlphaCam website and I was wondering did Licom sell AlphaCam. The website now has Planit Fusion on it. Anyone know whats going on. Thanks- Robbie

[Andy NC]

Licom Systems Ltd write, sell and support the AlphaCAM Software product range worldwide which includes AlphaCAM AlphaDOOR AlphaWINDOOR AlphaSTAIR and AlphaCIM. Licom Systems UK is also responsible for Cabinet Vision Sales and Support throughout Europe.

Licom Systems is now owned by Planit Holdings (and has been for about 4 years) The group of companies consists of Planit, Cabinet Vision, Licom Systems, Radan, Pathtrace, HRS and others

So the website has changes a little so that you can access AlphaCAM via Planit main site. If in doubt just put www.alphacam.com in your "favourites"

Andy NC

[CNCRob]

Thanks Andy