Where to learn Sheetcam

General
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I am real new and need pictures and videos, any help appreciated. I have biult an JDs DIY PlasmaCNC. Got it working and I want to learn Sheetcam.

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You appear to already have sheetcam downloaded and installed, so I’m including those instructions here just for completeness if other newbies are interested…

Thank you for considering Sheetcam.

Consider these next actions:

  1. Review some youtube videos on Sheetcam basics and topics of interest.
    A great set of training videos were produced by Arclight Dynamics, for starters see…
    here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcJ7QNc6wG4
    and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjwfpJLewuY
    be sure to view other videos that youtube may suggest on sheetcam from these providers and from the sheetcam channel.

  2. Download and try Sheetcam.
    The trial/demo version of SheetCam is the exact same executable as the licensed version, which you can download from here Download SheetCam – SheetCam LLC, thus it is fully functional with the exception that it will only produce 180 lines or so of gcode. There is no time limit on trial use in this fashion. We have found this to be very effective in allowing those interested (in purchasing a Sheetcam license) to make a meaningful and full assessment of our product. This includes searching and using the library of included post processors which drive the gcode production; the library being part of the install package (after installing, see menu Options->Machine->Post Processor).

  3. Find your post processor in Sheetcam install lib.
    There may be post processors for your brand or others that are compatible. You will need to examine the library or the gcode produced once choosing a post processor, or inquire of your CNCs mfg, as to which one is compatible with your model. If none are found to be completely compatible, it is usually the case that with little effort one can be enhanced to support a model in the same family/brand. If you find that to be the case, we can offer a quote for such enhancement services on a custom post processor (.scpost software module). Sheetcam also provides the API documentation, again in the install package at the same menu cited above, for you or your programming staff to make the post processor enhancements.

  4. See Sheetcam’s menu Help-Tutorials to get step by step guidance on typical tasks needed to get started.

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Thank You For this info. I had seen these videos and thought it was more for owners, and they are in reverse order. Much better understanding now.