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CNC Software, Inc. publishes comprehensive documentation for its products. Every product includes extensive online help, which is the first and often best source of information. A set of the relevant documentation accompanies every product seat. Additional copies may be purchased from your authorized Mastercam Reseller.

Additional printed documentation is available only from your Mastercam Reseller for the following Mastercam versions:

Note: Documentation erratas can be downloaded here for Mastercam Versions 9 and 9.1.


Mastercam X3

Mastercam X3 is the current product version. In addition to printed material provided with the Mastercam X3 product, a complete set of documentation in Adobe® PDF format is installed with Mastercam X3. A What's New in Mastercam X3 video highlights the new features in Mastercam X3 and shows examples of how to use the latest functionality. Two documents target previous Mastercam users (Version 9, Mastercam X, and Mastercam X2) who are making the transition to Mastercam X3—the Mastercam X3 Transition Guide and the Version 9 to X3 Function Map.

The table below lists the documentation currently available for Mastercam X3. Click the Info button to see a detailed description. See your Mastercam Reseller for additional copies of printed publications.

Mastercam X3 Publication List    
Publication Title Description Available Formats More Information

What's New in Mastercam X3

Outlines the new features in each product level of Mastercam X3. Also includes short tutorials to let you try out some of the new functionality.

Print and PDF

Installation Guide

Describes the installation process, including information about HASP license codes and the Update Manager.

Print and PDF

Transition Guide

Details the procedures existing Mastercam users should follow to migrate their settings, libraries, parts, and posts to Mastercam X3. Print and PDF

Getting Started Guide

Presents basic orientation to the interface and functions, describes how to customize and configure Mastercam X3, and covers the fundamentals of using Mastercam X3 to design and cut parts. Print and PDF

Quick Reference Card

Provides a graphical summary of key Mastercam X3 features and functions.

Print and PDF

Reference Guide

Supplements the online help and other product documentation by providing comprehensive conceptual information, detailed overviews, step-by-step procedures, and terminology. PDF only

Version 9 to X3 Function Map

Maps all functions available in Mastercam Version 9 to a Mastercam X3 equivalent. PDF only

Wire Getting Started Guide

Provides information on how to get started with Mastercam X3 Wire, including discussions about wire geometry, machine and control definitions, and the many supported wirepaths. PDF only

What's New in Mastercam X3 - Posts

Describes new NCI lines added for X3, introduces the new Debugger, and outlines the changes to parameter output.


PDF only

Post Parameter Reference

Complete reference to all operation parameters, tool parameters, and NCI code. Includes examples of accessing parameters plus annotated screen captures for all machine definition, control definition, and machine group property pages, documenting the parameters output from each.
PDF only

MP/EMP Post Debugger User's Guide

Describes how to use Mastercam’s new MP/EMP Post Debugger application. The guide explains the user interface, how to install and enable the debugger, how to use the debugger to trace through your post, and how to interpret the data that displays in the debugger's windows.

PDF only

Art Tutorial (Inch)

Offers process and functional overviews, and step-by-step tutorials with sample parts that illustrate how to create and cut parts with Mastercam X2 Art. PDF only

Advanced Multiaxis Tutorial

Introduces Mastercam X2 advanced multiaxis toolpath strategies using detailed tutorial examples and a series of application examples. Also includes sample parts. PDF only


Mastercam Versions 9 and 9.1

Version 9.n documentation consisted primarily of product-specific tutorials. The list below describes Version 9 tutorials and their updates. Mastercam Version 9 documentation is available only from your authorized Mastercam Reseller and only while supplies last. Updates may be downloaded from the links below.

Mastercam V9 and 9.1 Publication List  
Publication Title Description Updates Available

WCS-View Manager Tutorial

A tutorial on use of the View Manager, WCS, work offsets, and Tplanes/Cplanes. Discusses re-orienting the WCS, tombstoning, working with multiple fixtures, and creating custom views. Includes sample parts, sample posts, a WCS/View Manager FAQ, and a View Manager Quick Reference Card. WCS-View Manager Tutorial

Quick Reference Card

A handy guide to Mastercam keyboard shortcuts and basic concepts. None

Mill/Design Tutorial

Covers 2D and 3D geometry and surface modeling, and the appication of Mastercam toolpaths, including drilling, facing, pocketing, multiaxis, with a brief introduction to machining solids. V9 Mill Tutorial Errata
V9.1 SP2 Mill Tutorial Errata (inch)
V9.1 SP2 Mill Tutorial Errata (metric)

Solids Tutorial

Exercises solid modeling and machining using the Solids add-on. Includes examples of a forging die and injection molds. V9 Solids Tutorial Errata

Lathe Tutorial

Shows how to create toolpaths for turning machines from roughing and finishing inside and outside diameters to C-axis (mill/turn) programming. V9 Lathe Tutorial Errata
V9.1 SP2 Lathe Tutorial Errata (inch)
V9.1 SP2 Lathe Tutorial Errata (metric)

Wire Tutorial

Provides examples of creating toolpaths for wire EDM, including advanced tapering in both 2- and 4-axis wirepaths, skim cuttings, advanced synchronization, and tab creation. V9 Wire Tutorial Errata

Router Tutorial

Illustrates router-specific techniques, including creating a furniture panel and door, edges, and molding. It also provides examples of aggregate tooling, pocket toolpaths, nesting, surface machining, and multiaxis machining. V9.1 SP1 Router Tutorial Errata (inch)
V9.1 SP1 Router Tutorial Errata (metric )

Nesting Tutorial

Nesting is the process of fitting multiple copies of a part within a boundary to make maximum use of material. Examples include nesting multiple parts, clusters of parts, and parts within parts. V9.1 SP1 Nesting Tutorial Errata (inch)
V9.1 SP1 Nesting Tutorial Errata (metric)

Engraving Tutorial

Shows how to achieve the effect of classic hand-carved and embossed art. None

MP Post Processor Online Reference Guide

The definitive reference for the MP language, CNC Software's proprietary post processor scripting language. Published only on CD. See your Mastercam Reseller.

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