opening a mastercam x file on v9

[drewmeister]

i use mastercam x to program all my 2d. i work in the cad room. several of the machinist that work on the floor use v9. is there a way i can save my program including toolpaths so that the machinist can open them up on the shop floor using v9?

[Mike Mattera]

No. Not with the toolpaths.

You can do a Save and pick a file type of .MC9. This will save the geometry but not the toolpaths.

If the toolpaths are done, why dont you just post it for their machine?

Mike Mattera

[drewmeister]

oh well..... that sucks. i did post it for them but they wanted to look at it. so i convinced them to install x and i have been going out there all day getting them going on x. now i only have 1 more person to try to get to use x

[mastercamguru]

I found the transition to X a bit challenging at first, but rewarding in the end. Don't let these guys get frustrated with the change they'll thank you when they finally get it.