I was speaking with the Renishaw rep regarding Productivity +, and was advised that the Productivity + "module" was released to MasterCAM/CNC Software, Inc (CS,I). It is now up to CS,I to merge the module into MasterCAM. I am going with a standalone license of Productivity + from Renishaw. I hope that CS,I provides it at a low cost for those of on MasterCAM maintenance (read no extra cost). I also hope that there will be world peace. Chazsani

Finally. DL'ing via my iPod to my server across the SFBay. I see no direct backward compatibility with previous versions when using 64bit. Oh well, progress is hell. Chazsani

I have no problems bringing a SW2012 part file into a machine running X5MU1 and no SolidWorks. As a previous post mentioned, don't import the history. Chazsani

Jim: I never suggested a package show up on my door step 10/31... but I do hope CNC Software, Inc's network is up to the task. I and suspect many others will be downloading as soon as it posts. Akamai? Chazsani

I have heard 10/31 multiple times (once here on this thread, other from my reseller). Since my money is paid for maintenance, I would like the latest and greatest as soon as possible.

Is 10/31/2011 still the target date?

While looking for something MasterCAM related, I found a "Value" statement touting the benefits of maintenance. At the following web page (http://www.mastercam.com/View.aspx?Page=/value/Default.cncx), there are bullet points detailing the enhancements released with MasterCAM X6. I have attached a PDF of the page referenced. Following, has X6 been released to the general user population? Chazsani MastercamX6-ValueStatement.pdf

Use Toolpaths | Transform... How to set up etc... may require you to read the manual. Chazsani

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