Mastercam remote

[Clifford T]

The last couple of years my son has been doing most of the Mastercam work around here. He’s been in High School and now leaving for college. For us it’s a part time position. So we thought we might hook up from his dorm room to the office using “my pc” or web ex” to run Mastercam remotely. The slow link would be his uplink at 54 meg bits. Can we make this work? He’s looking for a part-time job and I need the code. Thanks

[mcpgmr]

I believe PC Anyware can do this. If it's just 2d low graphic intense stuff speed might not be too much of an issue. HTH !

[Hardmill]

If he could log onto your network could you use a

nethasp??

I know a place I worked at used the veri-cut licenses

from the mother company.

That way the software is loaded on his computer.

 

 

PEACE

[Clifford T]

Does a nethasp require a upgrade to run on a network. We only have a single seat key. And yes, we only do 2D work. We draw in Solidworks and bring lines across.

[Thad]

I believe there is a fee to upgrade to nethasp, then a "per computer" fee as well. You'll have to get the specifics from your local dealer.

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Thad teh just looked into updating to nethasp

[Hardmill]

Single seat I don't think will do. Now that thad mentioned

it I seem to remember a 3 seat min.

Wanna buy two more seats??

 

 

 

PEACE

[Bullines]

Yes, 3 seat minimum for NetHASP.

 

If you're looking to do this as cheaply as possible, you could consider either the Remote Desktop Sharing built-in to XP or use an open-source (yes, it's free) VNC product like TightVNC or UltraVNC. Of course, nothing beats a proper seat of locally installed Mastercam

[DC Gorn]

Like mcpgmr said PC anywhere should do the trick. If he would be the only user it might be better just to let him take the thing and email you the g-code. If there was a problem he could always next day the hasp home. You should really get him a kick xxxx lap top if he does that for you, you know one that will play battle field 2 .

[Jeff Kemper]

Yep, if you don't need Mcam in the shop, let him have it and send you gcode. And if he wants more cash he could probably find jobs to cam at school or nearby.

 

JK

[Gary]

And if beer money gets real tight you could buy the hasp back off him on ebay when he lists it. lol just kiddin

[Clifford T]

Thanks for the input. It sounds like it will work. I need the key at work because once in awhile the boss (that’s me) will yell at the programmer (me again) that he needs something RIGHT NOW. Any opinions on the best VNP to use. “Keep it simple stupid”

[Bullines]

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Any opinions on the best VNP to use. “Keep it simple stupid”

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I wouldn't think you'd need a VPN. If you really want one but don't want to spend anything, look into OpenVPN.

 

If you use remote control software, you can always use encryption. If you spend money and get PCAnywhere, it features built-in encryption (although I'm not sure of the strength is uses now). If you go the free route, the VNCs like TightVNC and UltraVNC allow you to use DSM-RC4 plug-in or set up SSH; the plug-in would be easier to set up that SSH.