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We have had a good amount of customers asking us what they can and cannot translate via Mastercam.  If you are unable to translate a file, most likely you need to update your version of Mastercam.  If you are a current maintenance customer, please visit the download section of our website to obtain the latest version.  Customers that are not on maintenance please contact Matt to update to the current release (X4 MU3). Please see the image below.

You may notice that Catia, Unigraphics, and ProE are not included on this list.  We are able to translate these files natively, but those products charge a licensing fee for the translator.  Please contact sales to purchase a translator.

Stay tuned for the release of X5 and our list of updated translators coming soon.

Having trouble with some simple NC output functions in Mastercam? Chances are you can edit them right inside of Mastercam without having to go into and modify the post processor. This is all done via the Control Definition.

Topics Include:

• Control the number of spaces of words in NC output
• Breaking Arcs
• I,J,K vs. R output
• Radius output when sweep exceeds 180 degrees
• Sequence numbers greater than N9999
• Omitting sequence numbers entirely
• Automatically number tool offsets
• Long vs. canned code output on drilling
• Using G92 instead of G54
• How do I get new parts to use these new settings?
• And More

Click HERE to download the PDF with all these tips and tricks. Remember, Maintenance customers have post support included so please contact us if you need changes that are beyond the control definition.

With all the new operating systems (OS) out there it can be confusing which versions of Mastercam will run on what OS.

Please see the Mastercam blog post here: http://mastercamx.blogspot.com/2010/06/operating-system-compatibility.html

If you haven’t done so it yet, please bookmark the “Mastercam Xtras” blog for the latest news from Mastercam corporate.  We as Shopware will highlight articles here such as this, but to stay in the loop be sure to visit Xtras often!

Still running that Pentium 3 on a CRT the size of a dishwasher?  Maybe it is time to upgrade that system and better utilize the software you already have.

Check out our latest PC specification information here.
ShopWare is an authorized Dell® Distributor, please contact us for pricing and availability.

Thanks to the 100 plus attendees we had at our November Webinar on Mastercam X4 Tips and Tricks.  If you missed the webinar or would like to watch it again, it is availible to download.

In order to view the video please download the codec first. Download GotoWebinar Codec for Windows Media Player

Stream the Webinar HERE. (Be Patient, if it does not stream, follow the instructions below)

(Right click the link and select ‘Save Target as” to download full video)

Due to technical difficuties, we cannnot upload this video to our streaming flash player. Future webinars will be availible for streaming.  We apologize for any inconvenience.