Mastercam X9 HLE

[KewlHandLuke]

Does anyone know if there is any way possible to use X9 HLE anymore? the copy I used in class expired, and low and behold I now need it to do homework for tool & die. shop time is too valuable to spend it on a computer in the class. I really need to be running  the mill and lathe. I need to do my design work at home to maximize shop time. I uninstalled it then got a "fresh" copy of X9 needs a license   I downloaded the 2017 version and was totally lost with the interface changes. I really don't wanna take another Mastercam class to learn how to use it all over again, just wanna make a few parts and actually use the knowledge that I spent a semester learning. please help if anyone knows a way to still use x9 HLE. I am pretty sure that my school is still using it unless it has changed this spring. thanks

[DanielGingras]

Hello,

Unfortunately, the free demo software for X9 expired back in July of 2017. Is the school using X9 still? If so, you could try using the software on their computers (purchased seats of Mastercam don't expire). If they're using X9 files created in the 2017 demo software won't open in the older version. If you don't need to open the files you create in an older version of Mastercam, you could try our free 2018 getting started eCourse (the instructions relating to the interface in 2018 should transfer easily to 2017). You could also download our free Mastercam 2017 interface tutorial: http://www.inhousesolutions.com/mastercam-2017-interface-tutorial/

Regards,

Daniel Gingras

[KewlHandLuke]

Thanks, I am pretty sure that the school is still using X9 but not positive school just started and I gotta start building a OPOC 246 Engine Tuesday. is hard to use shop time effectively. was just trying to do all cam and computer work as homework. I will find out Monday. thanks for your prompt reply.