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Feature Matrix

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Product Features BobCAD-CAM BobCAM for SolidWorks
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BobCAM BobCAM
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CAM Features
CAM Features
User Defined Custom Lathe Tools X X X X X
RS-232 Communication X X X X X
Independent Lead In Lead Out Controls   X X X X
Pocket Ramping   X X X X
3D Linking and Lead Control   X X X X
Tool Database   X X X X
Material Based Calculated Feeds and Speeds for Mill   X X X X
Ability to Save and Load Features   X X X X
Individual and Compound Drilling Operations   X X X X
Associative CAM   X X X X
3D Simulation for Mill and Lathe   X X X X
Hole Recognition       X X
Depth Recognition       X X
Pocket Recognition       X X
Mill & Router Tool Paths
Mill & Router Tool Paths
Drilling X X X X X
Peck Drilling X X X X X
Tapping X X X X X
Ream X X X X X
Counter Bore X X X X X
2.5-Axis Profiling X X X X X
2.5-Axis Pocketing X X X X X
2.5-Axis Facing X X X X X
2.5- & 3-Axis Engraving X X X X X
2.5-Axis Chamfer X X X X X
3D Slice Planer X X X X X
3D Slice Spiral X X X X X
3D Engraving X X X X X
4-Axis Indexing X X X X X
4-Axis Rotary Conversion X X X X X
3D Slice Radial X X X X X
2D & 3D Plunge Roughing   X X X X
3D Z-Level Roughing   X X X X
3D Z-Level Finishing   X X X X
2.5- & 3-Axis Threading   X X X X
3D Advanced Roughing & Rest Machining     X   X
3D Pencil     X   X
3D Flatlands     X   X
EquiDistant Offset Contour     X   X
Posting Features
Posting Features
Fanuc Style Canned Cycle Support X X X X X
Profile Cutter Compensation G41 & G42 X X X X X
Work Offset Selection X X X X X
Coolant Selection X X X X X
Sub Program Output   X X X X
3D Arc Fit – G17, G18 & G19 Plane Cutting   X X X X
Associative CAM Tree   X X X X
Laser,  Plasma and Waterjet Toolpath:
Profile Cutting X X X X X
Cutter Compensation X X X X X
Lathe Tool Paths          
OD Profile Roughing X X X X X
OD Profile Finishing X X X X X
ID Profile Roughing X X X X X
ID Profile Finishing X X X X X
Drilling   X X X X
Grooving Cycle   X X X X
Threading Cycle   X X X X
Cut Off Cycle   X X X X
Stock Feed Cycle   X X X X
Custom Functionality and Dialogs – (Additional Cost)
Custom Functionality and Dialogs – (Additional Cost)
Custom Cutting Conditions Database for Posting X X X X X
Multi-Head Support X X X X X
Additional Axis Indexing X X X X X
Custom CAM Dialogs with Custom Functionality X X X X X
Surface Creation & Tools
Surface Creation & Tools
Planar X X X X X
Skin X X X X X
Revolve X X X X X
Offset X X X X X
3 Edge X X X X X
4 Edge X X X X X
Cross Section X X X X X
Extrude Curve X X X X X
Extrude Surface X X X X X
Multi-Sided Patch X X X X X
Fillet X X X X X
Extend Surface   X X X X
Intersection Curves   X X X X
Un-Trim Surface   X X X X
Break Surface   X X X X
Solid Creation & Editing
Solid Creation & Editing
Sphere X X X X X
Cube X X X X X
Cone X X X X X
Cylinder X X X X X
Torus X X X X X
Fillet X X X X X
Add, Subtract and Intersect Booleans X X X X X
Sweep X X X X X
Text
Text
Centre Line Fonts Included X X X    
Windows TTF (True Type Font) Files Can Be Used X X X    
Fit Text to Curve X X X    
Text Vectorisation (Explode) X X X    
Dimensions
Dimensions
Standard Dimensioning X X X    
Dimension Preferences X X X    
Point Dimensioning   X X    
General CAD
General CAD
Points Lines, Arcs & Splines X X X    
Snap Point Placement X X X    
Coordinate Placement X X X    
Deform and Drag X X X    
Incremental & Absolute Coordinate Input X X X    
Continuous Sketch Arcs X X X    
UCS & Layer Control X X X    
Select by Colour X X X    
Select by Layer X X X    
Selection Filters X X X    
Rotate, Translate & Copy X X X    
Many Trim & Extend Features X X X    
3D Surface Edge Extraction X X X    
Stitch and Un-Stitch Surfaces X X X    
Project Curves to Surfaces X X X    
Erase Doubles Tool X X X    
Mark Arcs Tangential Tool X X X    
User Preferences X X X    
Multi View Windows X X X    
Tangent Lines X X X    
Hole Patterns X X X    
Roller CAM Generator   X X    
Arc Fit   X X    
Full Time 3D Render   X X    
Quick Trim   X X    
Gear & Sprocket Generators   X X    
NESTING (ADDITIONAL ADD-ON REQUIRED)
NESTING (ADDITIONAL ADD-ON REQUIRED)
Multi-Sheet Nesting X X X    
Dado Detection Based on Layers X X X    
Summary & Leftover reports X X X    
Hole Detection Based on Layers X X X    
Machining Order Selection X X X    
Bridge Distance and Stock Margin Control X X X    
Start Point Control for BobCAD Parts   X X    
Batch DXF Import   X X    
Automatic Tabbing   X X    
DXF Sheet Export   X X    
Sub Programs with Rotation   X X    
3D V-Carving* with BobART Add-In   X X    
File Import
File Import
CAD – Legacy BobCAD-CAM X X X    
DXF – AutoCAD X X X    
DWG – AutoCAD X X X    
STEP, STP - Step X X X    
IGES, IGS - Iges X X X    
SAT – ACIS X X X    
3DM – Rhino X X X    
X_T – Parasolids X X X    
X_B – Parasolids X X X    
SLDPRT – SolidWorks X X X    
BBCD – BobCAD-CAM   X X    
STL – Stereo Lithography   X X    
File Export
File Export
IGES,  IGS - Iges X X X    
DXF – AutoCAD X X X    
DWG – AutoCAD X X X    
SAT – ACIS X X X    
3DM – Rhino X X X    
STP, STP - Step X X X    
BBCD – BobCAD   X X    
STL – Stereo Lithography   X X