Buying new Software

[Edward]

Im looking at updateing my CMM. Its a Cordax 1808 MEA with the sheffield control. Im currently looking at PC-DMIS and would love any help I could get. Thanks

[#2#]

Welcome,

I think you will find PC-DMIS a highly capable program but also highly annoying.

I think you will find the users of the forum highly capable programers but also highly eccentric.

[tking]

If you remove the "I think" from each of Goodlucks statements you'll have the full truth

TK

[Wes Cisco]

Welcome,
Yep it is good software, but maddening at times. Use ver 3.7MR3 or 4.1, don't bother to load any other they might try to give you. (Most likely they will give you a disc with 4.0, go to the Wilcox website and download 4.1).

Eccentric? Us? Me? You better believe it!

[Matthew D. Hoedeman]

Welcome,
Yep it is good software, but maddening at times. Use ver 3.7MR3 or 4.1, don't bother to load any other they might try to give you. (Most likely they will give you a disc with 4.0, go to the Wilcox website and download 4.1).

Eccentric? Us? Me? You better believe it!

Is that ECCENTRIC or CONCENTRIC? I am more concentric myself.

[Paul Sarrach]

PC-DMIS is the cats meow. Just remember the SMA is a little steep, maybe you can work out a multi-year deal with them.

[bob mappes]

Is that ECCENTRIC or CONCENTRIC? I am more concentric myself.

i'm more asymmetric (side view only)



Oh yeah....PC-DMIS....good stuff Maynard!

[Matthew D. Hoedeman]

i'm more asymmetric (side view only)



Oh yeah....PC-DMIS....good stuff Maynard!

Well, I was using a Z+ view and workplane for myself. If I use an X+ view and workplane, it is more, er, perpendicular.

[Peter Warcholyk]

You will find that we have many multifaceted individuals who are willing to provide assistance on this board.

Some actually reside in another dimension. Many of us have become that way over time. This usually occurrs after repeatedly banging your head against objects that are harder than your head.

My short way of saying welcome !!

ZydecoPete

[russ.griffith]

I would definetly recommend PC-Dmis! Yes this software has it's faults but It is still the cream of the crop Crop in my opinion. The more I use other softwares the more I appreciate it. MSI is Ohio, specializes in Sheffield Cordax retrofits. They offer CMM-Manager software that doesn't require updating the control box. This will save you a lot of money up front but will probably require being updated in the future. This software is OK but it still doesn't compare to PC-Dmis. If the money is not an object I would go with the upgrade to PC-Dmis. If money is crucial to the decision you might want to look toware MSI. Again though I would definetly go with PC-Dmis if possible. If you have any questions PM me and I will be glad to assist.

Russ

[rangerboat72]

If the machine is DCC, I would definitely go with PC-DMIS. If it is a manual CMM, I would not waist the money...

Just my 2 Cents

[Farmer]

Any advice on what software is very easy to use on a manual? We are updating ours and several non-*** **** would have to use it.

[Roger Kilpatrick]

Welcome Edward... PC-DEMON is a great software and this is a great place to get information on about any of lifes little problems, software, beer, beer and sometimes even beer.

[Mike N.]

If the machine is DCC, I would definitely go with PC-DMIS. If it is a manual CMM, I would not waist the money...

Just my 2 Cents

what Ranger said......except for the waste part

[Jan d.]

Smart start to ask here... Hope we hear more from you.

What all have said before. Tempramental, but very appealing....


Jan.