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Feature Matrix

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PRODUCT FEATURES
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BobCAD-CAM BobCAM
Express STD PRO STD PRO
CAM Features ▼
CAM Features ▲
User Defined Custom Lathe Tools X X X X X
RS-232 Communication / DNC X X X X X
Independent Lead In Lead Out Controls X X X X X
Pocket Ramping X X X X X
3D Linking and Lead Control X X X X X
Tool Database X X X X X
Material Based Calculated Feeds and Speeds for Mill X X X X X
Ability to Save and Load Features X X X X X
Individual and Compound Drilling Operations X X X X X
Associative CAM X X X X X
3D Simulation for Mill and Lathe X X X X X
Stock Wizard X X X X X
Machine Setup X X X X X
Tool Crib X X X X X
Machine Definitions X X X X X
Material Speed & Feed Library X X X X X
Tool Holder Library X X X X X
Boundary Selection Options X X X X X
Advanced Roughing / Adaptive Toolpath     X   X
3-Axis Machine Tolerance Option   X X X X
Facing for Irregular Shapes X X X X X
Advanced Roughing Flatlands Operation     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-Axis Profiling X X X X X
2-Axis Pocketing X X X X X
2-Axis Facing X X X X X
2-Axis Engraving X X X X X
2-Axis Chamfer X X X X X
3-Axis Slice Planer X X X X X
3-Axis Slice Spiral   X X X X
3-Axis Slice Radial   X X X X
3-Axis Engraving   X X X X
2-Axis & 3-Axis Plunge Roughing   X X X X
3-Axis Z-Level Roughing   X X X X
3-Axis Z-Level Finishing   X X X X
2- & 3-Axis Threading X X X X X
3-Axis Advanced Roughing & Rest Machining     X   X
3-Axis Adaptive Roughing     X   X
3-Axis Pencil     X   X
3-Axis Flatlands     X   X
3-Axis EquiDistant Offset Contour     X   X
4-Axis Indexing with 4-Axis STD Add-In   X X X X
4-Axis Rotary Conversion with 4-Axis STD Add-In   X X 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 X
3D Arc Fit – G17, G18 & G19 Plane Cutting   X X X X
Associative CAM Tree X 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
OD Profile Finishing   X X X X
ID Profile Roughing   X X X X
ID Profile Finishing   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 X
Intersection Curves X X X X X
Un-Trim Surface X X X X X
Break Surface X 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 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 X    
Arc Fit X X X    
Full Time 3D Render X X X    
Quick Trim X X X    
Gear & Sprocket Generators X X X    
Unwrap X X X    
View Normal X X X    
Stretch X X X    
Feature Preview X X X    
Spline Modify X 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 X    
Batch DXF Import X X X    
Automatic Tabbing X X X    
DXF Sheet Export X X X    
Sub Programs with Rotation X 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 X    
STL – Stereo Lithography X 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 X    
STL – Stereo Lithography X X X