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January 2007                                                                                         

Contact: Michelle Nemeth

                                                                                  Phone:  (860) 875-5006

                                                                                      Fax:  (860) 872-1565

                                                                        michellen@mastercam.com

                                                                                               

Mastercam X2 Introduces CAD File Change Recognition

New functionality streamlines engineering changes

Tolland, CT – Every shop faces engineering changes. Often, it can be difficult to track which file is the latest, what modifications have been made, and what programming changes are needed. Mastercam X2 includes two powerful new tools – File Tracking and Change Recognition – that give you an easy way to identify these issues and streamline programming an updated file.

 

-          Create a checklist of files to watch including Mastercam, SolidWorks, Autocad, or other CAD files. Mastercam alerts you when a newer version of any file on the list is available.

-          Mastercam’s Change Recognition identifies modifications to any type of CAD geometry with no file type limitations – any combination of wireframe, solids, or surfaces.

-          Mastercam marks any toolpaths affected by the updated CAD file. You can quickly select the new geometry and update the toolpaths.

-          Once you update an affected toolpath, automatically update any additional toolpaths that use that geometry.

 

“The real power of these tools becomes clear when receiving engineering changes to a large file with multiple operations,” says CNC Software Vice President Brian Summers.  “Something as simple as a few additional drill holes could be frustrating to identify. Now, with a few mouse clicks, you can immediately locate and program these changes, saving valuable time,” he adds. .  

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About Mastercam

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows®-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis milling and turning; 2- and 4-axis wire EDM; 2D and 3D design, surface, and solid modeling; artistic relief cutting, and 2D and 3D routing. CNC Software is a privately owned corporation founded in 1984. The U.S.-based company provides Mastercam CAD/CAM solutions to more than 85,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mold-making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, and consumer products. Mastercam runs under Windows 2000, and Windows XP and is compatible with all other CAD/CAM systems. For more information about CNC Software, Inc. and its Mastercam family of products, contact CNC Software, Inc., M - F, 8 AM - 6 PM EST at (800) 228-2877 or (860) 875-5006,    671 Old Post Road, Tolland, CT 06084. Or visit www.mastercam.com.