Mastercam X2 now certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009
Published 2:58 pm, Mon 9 Jun 2008
CNC Software’s Mastercam X2 CAD/CAM Software has been certified for Autodesk Inventor 2009.
Mastercam X2 has a direct add-in for Inventor called Mastercam Direct, which is free to the Mastercam and Autodesk communities. This enables users to open a model in Mastercam while in an Inventor session, and then update toolpaths to reflect changes to the model. Mastercam X2 is able to read in native Inventor files for design purposes and toolpath generation.
“Many Mastercam customers receive Inventor files, so both communities can be assured of the seamless integration between our two products,” says Gary Hargreaves, Director of Business Development for CNC Software. “The flow from design to manufacture becomes easier for both Inventor and Mastercam customers, where the designer can be assured that the part designed in Inventor is precisely the part that is machined with Mastercam. The Mastercam and Autodesk Inventor integration offers users a way to easily work between the two products and stay ahead of their competition.”
To be certified for Inventor, a product must meet certain guidelines and demonstrate a high level of quality as well as compatibility with Autodesk Inventor. Certification is given only after the product has been tested and approved.
Mastercam Direct for Inventor is available at no charge from www.mastercam.com
