Mastercam X

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Who is anxiously awaiting Mastercam X?

[Code_Breaker]

This is refreshing

 

Code_Breaker

[G Caputo]

James,

 

Is this a trick question?

 

Greg

[Philcott]

James,

 

You are talking about "X" What about the NDA's?

 

Phil

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I was really curious about how other people are thinking about it. It is looming. The Beta Cycle started a while back (no specifics sorry...) so I just wanted to get a feel for what the others that are not in on the Beta Cycle were thinking/feeling...

 

I'm curious about the "Could Care Less" answer. I'm curious about the type of business he/she is in, what their current Version is, etc...

 

Thanks for answering friends.

[Tim Johnson]

I'm anxious for X, but also hoping that it does't come out sooner than it needs to because of IMTS.

I would rather wait a little longer with less bugs to deal with.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

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...I would rather wait a little longer with less bugs to deal with...

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That's pretty much the consensus with everybody I've talked with. CNC has done many things recently to make me believe that releasing a robust Version X is a serious goal of theirs. We have lots of Beta Testers and resellers to than for putting pressure in the right places and at the right times.

 

to CNC for listening...

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

:bump:

[Bpin]

I think it should be called "VX" like in vx nerve gas !!!!!!!

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Why is that??? Because it's going to "gas" the competition???

[Harryman]

I'm currently installing a new Integrex. If the CD came today I'd have to ignore it for a month.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

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...I'm currently installing a new Integrex. If the CD came today I'd have to ignore it for a month...

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Try like 3! Just ask any of the Integrex vets in here.

 

There's 4 people now that could care less. Interesting. Very interesting..

[cadist]

Ready for "x" for last one month

[biss03]

I almost voted "could care less" but chose the "somewhat curious" instead. and here is my reason :

 

no matter how great it is, i know i won't see it for awhile - if ever. i'm still stuck in V8 with no relief in sight. in fact we just got all new computers for everyone in the office - except me of course. so i'm confident it will be a long time before i get my chance. I'm not doing a whole lot of design work right now so i somewhat understand the reasoning but it still sucks. irregardless of this, i'm still curious as to what it has and look forward to all the posts about the new enhancements it has to offer.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Thanks for replying biss.

[Hacsta]

i can't wait to see the set up of ver.10 i heard its supose to be like solid works.

[Dan_AKA_ROY]

My company probably won't buy X. Don't have maintenance, either. If we had maintenance, as you all know, X comes free. Oh well.

[kccadcam]

How many companies are holding off on upgrades because of the new maintenance costs????

 

I can't wait to get my hands on X!

[MichaelJ]

Maintenance is paid and i cant wait to get it.just send it im ready.

[Slixmix]

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How many companies are holding off on upgrades because of the new maintenance costs????

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That's the boat I'm in! Not justified at this time. I guess?

[Diablo God]

I am one who will hold out, I need to see something to show me it will increase productivity. I am still running 8 for that reason. I did not see a big enough jump to get on the version 9 bandwagon. And also with reading about the problems people have had with the maintenance releases. I guess I would rather not have unexpected problems that could throw a wrench into your day. And just stick with what is tried and true. I am hoping I see enough improvements to want to hop onto 10.

 

As for maintenance. I see every large corporation trying to become a utility these days. And that bugs me. Every one is trying to nit pick your profits to death. What happened to selling a product at a price you feel comfortable with.

 

Jim

[Rekd™]

It's called competition. It's good that you're staying with 8, and not on the Maint, because you're making your parts more expensive than I am, which means I'm prolly the guy that underbid you and got that $30,000.00 order.

[Tim Johnson]

I was suspose to get on Maint. three months ago. The plant manager said he'll take care of it himself. I remind my superviser about every three weeks or so and he comes back saying pm said it's as good as done. I keeping hoping to come in the morning with my e-mail flashing.

[Greg Williams]

I like biss03 almost voted "could care less" but chose the "somewhat curious" instead. as this is a complete new interface I personally will not be jumping straight in as producing parts is my number one concern and I would hate to think that I may spend 20 hours on a job and there be some problems with this new code. We currently have the maintainence agreement so we will be getting the upgrade when it becomes available but it may not get installed until 10.1 or whatever it will be called

[Matthew]

I like to move forward when I can. I am on maintenace, and when I get my version of X I will jump into it right away, and as long as it can make my parts (which I'm sure it will) I will stick with it. I voted for the first option!