Solids, most definitely. Solids in MCAM-X4 is only good for primitive type models. The dynamic x-form and dynamic planes was a dig step in the right direction for CAD in MCAM-X4. I can get surfaces to do almost anything I want but drawing the geometry to build them can a real pain.

We use the Creaform RevScan and Rapidform. The RxScan is pretty cool. I have had some major long cutting programs running lately so I have had a lot of time to play with the scanner and software. This setup is going to save me so much time and gray hairs.

I haven't had any problems with Win7/X4 compatibility. I never use the drivers that come with any of the mouses I buy. To me they are just bloatware. I guess you need them if you are using a mouse with 5-7 buttons though. The input device software I use is for my Space Pilot Pro. It has a few issues but nothing major.

I draw 95% in MasterCAM but that is slowly changing. I am starting to do a good bit of work in Rapidform. It is much more user friendly with the "organic" shapes I have to draw for architectural metals we make. I can sculpt some organic parts, scan them with the 3D scanner, then export to MC to set tool paths.

I love my Spacepilot Pro. I wish it had a few more button though.

Ah, thanks a bunch!

This may be a dumb question but is there a way to highlight more than one toolpath in operations manager. Say if I want to select three toolpaths in a specific tool group to run in verify.

Is there another forum where a guy can get some help?

Guys I am not a machinist, so I need advice. My boss has me machining some brass kick plates on the GR-510 router. I want to use a high speed 2d path if possible. The stock needs a 2.25" wide X .125" deep pocket around the outside. I am using a 3/4" carbide endmill and a kool mist. What speed and feeds would you guys use on this?

OOPs sorry I see X4 has it.

Is DeleteEmptyNamedLevels for X4 available yet?

OK, I'm not asking for much, Just for Master CAM to work with voice commands. It would make some of the very intricate models go so much faster. Just my random thought of the day.

quote: Did you make a video too?? [Eek!] I am working on it.

OK, I got it, I made a tutorial so anyone who hasn't used X-Form Roll will be able to use it successfully.

I have searched previous posts and none of them answered my question. I am trying to roll a piece of geometry around a radius using XForm Roll. I can't remember the right procedure. It is a 45.904" radius.