Upgraded Machining Software
BOBCAD-CAM has released version 18.0 with over 200 new features and added capabilities; this release marks an unparalleled level of performance for BOBCAD-CAM. Some of version 18.0's new features include the ability to simultaneously view multiple windows for more powerful 3-D drawing, a user coordinate system, customizable dimensions, text along a curve and long file names. Other enhancements include dynamic rotation, shifting and zoom in 3-D and the ability to project onto a surface. BOBCAD's powerful surface machining has also been enhanced to include removal of undercut. There has also been an increase in the number of uncommon controllers supported. Users can now choose their own icons, which can be docked. With its expanded ability to read in DXF and IGES drawings, version 18.0 can now support more types of drawing elements. Additionally, a Basic interface has been added that allows users to write enhancements, macros and other programs that interface directly with BOBCAD. See their website to download a demo of the new version.

For more information, contact Bob Twaaofhoven, BOBCAD-CAM, 1440 Koll Circle, #106, San Jose, CA 95112, 800-732-3051, Fax: 408-436-7910, Web: www.bobcadcam.com.