[Jewelry making - Article 00223] - Re: [Orchid] CAD/CAM - 3Design vs ArtCam JewelSmith

[Myron Kliewer]

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Dear Kevin and all CAD/CAM users,

    I am sorry if I have caused a bit of an uproar!  Please be assured
    that I am not associated with either company, and this is not a
    advertising campaign. This post started out by myself asking a
    simple question about the difference between 3Design and ArtCam, two
    CAD/CAM programs that I have (watched on Orchid and at the Trade
    Shows) shortlisted for purchase within the  next two months.  This
    is also a first posting for me, so I have much to learn, BUT I am
    very encouraged by the responses that have come from other Orchid
    people, thank you everyone, your help is appreciated.  Thanks to
    those who suggested that I widen my scope of choices to other
    software companies. 

    The one thing I appreciate about Orchid is the diversity of people
    one meets, and the practical and professional advice one can get,
    both online and offline.  I for one am interested in carrying on
    this discussion, but only in a practical and professional manner.  I
    am presently in the process of taking the time to digest all the
    responses and discussion.  It truly is stimulating, and I am holding
    back from simply responding to every posting every day without
    giving it some serious thought. 

    For those who want to continue this discussion, it would be helpful
    if I could ask you to please state the software version you are
    using and the practical advantages that you find in 3Design or
    ArtCam JewelSmith.  Let's find out from each other the advantages or
    disadvantages of the programs, knowing that one program will
    probably do one thing better then the other, and vice versa. 

    My application will not be engraving or stamping, it will be purely
    3D modelling.  If you would like to see the jewellery we make please
    go to the following website http://www.nicolebarr.com/ . 

    Any further serious comments or suggestions would be appreciated. 
    And, if need be, I am perfectly happy to carry on a conversation
    offline.  Thank you again everyone, and for the idea of Orchid, it
    is a great community...................... we all are different, and
    that is what makes life sooooo ........... exciting!

Myron - What a wonderful World!

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