Beta Tester

[Code_Breaker]

What does it take to be a beta testor??

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

1) A legal Seat of the latest version of Mastercam.

2) Permission from [email protected]

3) The blessing from your reseller (which QC gets before you get the OK

4) Sign agreement stating you won't disclose what you know about the beta software.

 

You know, the usual stuff.

[MACHINEMASTERG]

does each reseller have a set amount of beta testers??or is it random by request james

[Rekd™]

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1) A legal Seat of the latest version of Mastercam.

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Does it matter what level?

 

'Rekd

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

To the best of my knowledge it does not matter what level you have.

 

The reason resellers are asked is because "problem customers" most likely are not good candidates for beta testing. They generally lack patience and you need patience to be a good beta tester. Often you need to work an issue several times before you can repeat it. You also need to have e-mail (for bug reporting). If you can't tolerate bugs then Beta Testing is not for you. If you enjoy challenges then you might be a good candidate.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Also when testing it often helps to be able to find "work arounds". This sometimes helps in fixing the issue.

 

The QC folks at Mastercam are very gracious and helpful. When I was testing V9.1 Beta I ran into an issue pretty late (6:30pm PST) and Ken Fortier (QC Manager I believe) got me a patch to try out right away. This happened a couple of times.

[gcode]

I was originally asked to be a beta site for V7

lathe because I was driving the folks at

CAD/CAM Consulting nuts.

Nobody ever complained when I turned in a mill bug though.

I was a beta site for V7 8 and 9, I sure hope they

ask me back for V10.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

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I sure hope they ask me back for V10.

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Me too.

[chris m]

What's in it for you as a beta tester? Not trying to crack wise here; just want to know.

 

C

[Trevor Bailey]

Depending on the complexity of the jobs you run, beta testing can be really fun. The only real thing in it for the individual is that satisfaction factor that knowing you found a "glitch", reported it and it got fixed for the greater cause for all.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

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What's in it for you as a beta tester?

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The only real thing in it for the individual is that satisfaction factor that knowing you found a "glitch", reported it and it got fixed for the greater cause for all.

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+1000

[gcode]

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What's in it for you as a beta tester

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You get to see the next version before anybody else.

You get to see your ideas show up in the next release.

You get to work with some of the best minds in the

CAD/CAM business.

 

and

sometimes ....

You get to turn your computer into a flowerpot

when you load up a not-ready for primetime beta

version.

 

All kidding aside... I concider it an honor to be a beta site for Mastercam.

 

[ 12-24-2003, 12:56 PM: Message edited by: gcode ]

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

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All kidding aside... I concider it an honor to be a beta site for Mastercam.

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Here, here!!!

 

Beta Testers unite!

[kathy]

I would also like to be a Beta Tester for VX.

I was a Beta Tester for both 8 & 9, but I probably do complain too much!

 

Kathy

[Trevor Bailey]

I like reading your post Kathy. You make very valid points. I would think you continue to be a tester.

 

Happy Holidays

[Hardmill]

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Beta Testers unite!

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I hope to be part of that circle.

As the new kid on the block (referral dealer)

I look forward to pushing the limits with the

high speed machining paths for hard machining.

What do I want for V10? To be a Beta tester.

 

PEACE

[cadcam]

Has any noticed that james has made his avatar animated?

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

Too much time and not enough work?

 

Prolly just older and wiser.

Jimmy

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Atually, Noel Sevigny(sp?) was kind enough to make my avatar animated. I like it. What do you guys think?

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

I like it!

 

You orinal av was good to, cause it shows you dont take yourself too seriously, which is a good thing.

 

I've been debating whether to use:

 

A} Paww Rugg from HillBilly Bears (If you've ever talked to me on phone you understand. I type faster than I talk.)

 

 

B} Company Logo

 

C} Johnny Bravo - My favorite cartoon

 

D} Something from MATRIX (it has us)

 

 

Oh yeah, Katie says I should use Grumpy from seven dwarves.

 

Jimmy

 

[ 12-26-2003, 11:33 AM: Message edited by: Jimmy Wakeford, from Barefoot CNC ]

[cadcam]

I choose

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C} Johnny Bravo - My favorite cartoon

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(If you've ever talked to me on phone you understand. I type faster than I talk.)

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I have and i did not feel you were real Slooooow.

But vary helpful that is for sure.

[Avarillas]

How do I become a beta tester???????

[Rekd™]

Look here...

 

'Rekd teh

[cadcam]

Armando, You will need to contact me at the office at 1-888-375-7676.

 

I am Jay Kramer.

then we can see if this is possable for you.