OneCNC vs Rhino, etc...

[ChrisJ]

I have used Autocad for over 20 years producing drawings for the construction industry. It did take a little time to get used to the different naming convention of functions and the methodology differences in OneCNC, because they are so different, but in no time I became accustomed to OneCNC's command structure. One big difference is the use of a command line, Autocad has one, and OneCNC doesn't. This was probably the biggest hurdle.

I have to say drawing in 2D is still a little easier in AutoCAD. But heck, that is Autocad's bread and butter.

I believe AutoCad's main market is utilizing the software to produce biddable documents for the construction industry. This is where I spent the last 20 years doing (and continue to spend); designing the Mechanical infrastructure for all types of buildings. They have spent a lot of time and money developing addon modules for that business. I do not believe Autocad has many competitors that have software that can compete in this arena. Only one comes to mind and that is Microstation. Architects like using that software.

So, I am not surprised that an office that sells Autocad and Rhino is actually outselling Autocad with Rhino if the clientele is in the modeling and machining business. Autcad is overkill for those tasks. Really you should be comparing Autocad LT to Rhino, since Autocad LT can do almost everything the full version of Autocad can do with the exception of not having a integrated programmable interface (LISP & VBA) and a few other things. Autocad LT can be had for under a $850.

Sweeney, give OneCNC a call for a demo and give it a good test drive, if you haven't already, I think you will be very impressed.

Chris

[turmite]

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Mike

[CNC Pro]

Originally Posted by ger21 Do you have something to back that up? Hard to believe there are more Rhino users than AutoCAD users.

I'm not saying that there's more AutoCAD users than Rhino (YET)!
I'm just pointing out the fact that the software with a majority of users attracts 3rd. party developers.
I have catalogs of 3rd. party deveolpers for AutoCAD. A visit to Rhino's web site shows that trend continues. (also, check out Rhinos' user forum).

And while your at Rhinos' 3rd. party developers CAM section, you'll notice OneCNC. OneCNC will import Rhinos' .3dm file because OneCNCs' developers are using a Tool Box from Rhino.
If OneCNC thinks enough of Rhino to add it's import option (and other tools), what does that say about Rhino? What does that say about OneCNC?

[Sweeney]

Originally Posted by HuFlungDung Sweeney, If you hobble yourself with cheap cadcam, you won't get the mileage out of your machine. Granted that first machine may not be a workhorse, but a good experience in machining can lead to new avenues, even new businesses, and better machinery later on.

My thinking also. The Taig is to play/learn on for now. I also have a series 1 Bridgeport and a Rockwell 11" lathe in the basement. I had thought about converting the BPT to cnc and may still down the road. I use the lathe primarily for the electron guns.
I appreciate all the advise!

On a far more important note... how do you get the smilies to stick where you want them? Seems mine keep migrating to the top.