Mastercam X8 Public Beta 1

[Chris Bell CNC Software]

Hi Everyone,

 

Mastercam X8 Public Beta 1 has been made available to all current Mastercam maintenance customers to try out the new features and get your feedback before the product release later in the year. We've been beta testing for some months now and gone through four full Beta release cycles, gathering a lot of information and invaluable feedback while working with users and shop-testing the software. Now we want to open up the Beta to the general Mastercam community!

 

This Public Beta release is open to all current customers who are on Maintenance. The Beta release can be downloaded here and will be supported through the new Mastercam Industrial Forum, which is staffed with CNC Software applications engineers, post writers, technical support, software developers and QC engineers. As we collect feedback and make changes, we'll make further updates available via the forum.

 

Here are just a few of the things you'll see in the Mastercam X8 Beta:

• Solid Modeling Improvements such as push/pull direct editing, advanced model prep tools, a new interface and workflow, and hands-on drag controls.
  
• Mastercam Dynamic Motion technology for both Mill and Turning is enhanced, helping to further reduce cycle times and improve tool life - on just about any machine.
  
• Mill-Turn is expanded to include twin turret support, ability to define and select reference positions, and many other job setup / tool loading / sync manager enhancements.
  
• Dramatically improved region chaining includes new tools such as the Air Region chain that defines safe air the tool can move within.
  
• New integrated 3- to 5-axis tilt away option in 3D finishing to avoid shank and holder collisions by using multiaxis motion.
  
• Speed improvements in toolpath generation.
  
• UI Improvements, including upgraded graphics to provide a cleaner look and clearer, more responsive selection tools
  
• ..and many other productivity improvements across the entire product.
  

Beta Updates and Known Issues

 

We are looking to release a new public beta approximately once a month. Known issues, updated bug fixes, and other details will be delivered when you install the current Mastercam X8 Beta.

 

Mastercam.com Forum

 

All information from CNC Software, Inc. will be sent via the new Mastercam.com forum. All customers are encouraged to post any feedback in this forum as it will be actively monitored by CNC Software staff. Other forums will not be actively monitored for beta feedback.

[#Rekd™]

I tried to download it and says access denied. Yes we are on current maintenance.

[Jeremy Herron@DBS Solutions™]

Have you created an account on the new forum? Just a guess but you might have to before you can download.

[#Rekd™]

Yes I did that first....then I was denied! ROR!

[Mick]

I think you have to link your Mastercam credentials (or something to that effect). After creating an account, and logging in, it prompts you. I couldn't access the public beta download until I had completed the linking.

[gcode]

I tried to download it and says access denied. Yes we are on current maintenance.

 

there has to be a valid hasp on the computer you are using to register.

I had trouble too, but it was because I was on a nethasp.

they've got that fixed now

[#Rekd™]

Not sure why but it is working now! Thanks!

[DanaEd]

I get as far as the download page and accept the terms of use tic box, but the download links are all dead.

[Rstewart]

The D/L is Working for me so far.

[DanaEd]

Never mind. Used Google Chrome and it worked fine.

[Chris Bell CNC Software]

DanaEd, what browser were you using before?

[DanaEd]

DanaEd, what browser were you using before?

 

IE8

[DODGERFAN]

wasted too much time already. Forget it.

[Rstewart]

I love the way you can push and pull the faces of solids. Would really be sweet if the toolpath would update to the modified solid. Total new look, that's for sure!

[DODGERFAN]

I tried again, still nothing. It says I don't have permission. And yes we paid the maintenance and have a hasp in the puter.

[#Rekd™]

I waited about a half hour and it worked all of a sudden.

[Chris Bell CNC Software]

Hi guys,

 

IE8 does seem to be causing a problem. IE9 and later (or other non MS browsers) seem to be working well. We've also had a few reports of Antivirus software blocking the download. If this is happening, check your AV software and firewall to make sure it's not getting stuck.

 

Thank you.

[DODGERFAN]

I tried google chrome. and still nadda.

[#Rekd™]

I only use Firefox.

[DODGERFAN]

× Warning!

It looks like you may have been redirected to the login page because you do not have the required access.

You can try to log in as a different user with the correct credentials in the form below or click the back button to return.

[#Rekd™]

I got that as well!

[DODGERFAN]

I cant get it to work. Send me a 12 pack of beer and we'll call it even.

[Chris Bell CNC Software]

On Strike, have you linked your account yet? The linking module can be found here:

 

http://cnc.mastercam.com/Portals/0/files/support/downloads/drivers/MastercamDotComLinking.exe

 

If you run that on the system you are running Mastercam on, it will detect your HASP and generate a one-time use code. Enter that code when prompted to link after logging into the website, or by click your login name in the upper-right of the screen, click Account & Contact info, and clicking Link your account at the very bottom of the page.

[DODGERFAN]

On Strike, have you linked your account yet? The linking module can be found here:

 

http://cnc.mastercam...tComLinking.exe

 

If you run that on the system you are running Mastercam on, it will detect your HASP and generate a one-time use code. Enter that code when prompted to link after logging into the website, or by click your login name in the upper-right of the screen, click Account & Contact info, and clicking Link your account at the very bottom of the page.

 

 

Got it. Downloading now. Guess my beer isn't coming.

[Chris Bell CNC Software]

Depends, how close are you to Ct

 

I'm glad you got it working.