Switching from 9.1 to X4...

[jimspac]

Hi All,

 

After happily using Mastercam 9.1 for over 6 years in my last 3 jobs (though not my choice)I will have to learn X4 to get employable again. For those of you who made the transition to the 1st X version you used, how difficult is the transition?

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Depends COMPLETELY on your mindset. If you go into it hating it, you will. If you go into it with excitement, you will be able to overcome the challenges that certainly lay ahead.

 

There is a document; "V92XFunctions.pdf". READ IT

[Joe788]

The stuff you're going to find the most frustrating is.......well, just about everything. Everything is still there, it's just in different places now. Just hang in there though. Every ounce of frustration now, will amount to a pound of reward later.

 

I fired up 9.1 the other day on an old computer to find some old tool parameters, and it felt like BobCAD.

[Cad-Camr]

If you have used software like Solidworks the transition will be easier. If not I recommend some kind of formal training or tutoring. "Screaming Teacher" is very good. I made the transition without and spent a month or more of very frustrated head banging.

I could have continued with 9.1 but knew I needed to keep up to speed with the latest technology and now Im glad I did. Good Luck!

[peon]

Wait till X4MU1 is released. No need to add more pain if you don't have to!

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

Check into getting Mstercan U, its a very good way to make the transition and very affordable.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Don't forget our very own Ron Crazy Millman

 

eApprentice... eApprentice.net

 

[ 09-17-2009, 09:13 PM: Message edited by: CNC Apps Guy 1 ]

[Mike S @ S4A]

We offer a 1 day X transition course.

and we're in your neighborhood

[jimspac]

Thank you guys. I have a class lined up at my Mastercam reseller for Monday. 2D Mill to start.