Hi Huskermcdoogle, Could you send [email protected] an email describing your problem? We'll be able to help you out. Thanks!

Hi Rickster, Could you email me ([email protected]) what the name of the crashing file path was? Could you send the part file too if possible? Thanks!

Hi soymilk, Could you send me an email ([email protected]) with your Mastercam.com user name / handle and I can look into this for you. Thanks.

Awesome, glad to see you're up and running.

lukedu69 and RaiderX, I get the same message using a test account if I attempt to click the Forum link in Jim's email and I'm not linked: The download page is in the link further up in his email, or here: http://cnc.mastercam.com/en-us/Public-Beta To link your account: Click your username in the upper-right of the screen when logged into http://cnc.mastercam.com Click Account & Contact Info. Click the Link Your Account button at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions. You need to have Mastercam installed on this system in order to generate a linking code. We do this to make sure actual customers are getting access to protected content. Let me know if you're still running into problems.

I added notes about this on the cnc.mastercam.com download page and in the info button for the linking application. If you guys are still having problems linking, please let us know.

Not a problem, glad to help!

Depends, how close are you to Ct I'm glad you got it working.

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.

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.

DanaEd, what browser were you using before?

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.

All set, it's live!

Our website, www.mastercam.com, will be undergoing a major change this year. Our goal is to provide customers with a better online experience and grow our Mastercam community. We would like you to share your thoughts with us by participating in a brief survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EDR3HCGEF/ The survey closes on January 20, 2012. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Don't worry, I took care of the links. It's not available anymore Please be patient, it will be available very soon.