Tips and Techniques on how to use Mastercam

Mastercam Reference Guide-X5-PDF File

Types of Surface Toolpaths-X5-PDF File
 

When I begin to draw the endpoints on the screen, I am not getting any solid lines while I am drawing. Can you please tell me why this is happening and what do I need to do?"Graphics Issue

You need to adjust the settings in Mastercam to accommodate your graphics card. Follow the instructions below to fix this:
1. Start Mastercam
2. Click on Settings
3. Click on Configuration
4. Click on Screen
5. Change the Graphics support setting from OpenGL (default) to GDI
6. Click OK
7. Yes if it asks to save settings
 

Mastercam System Requirements

Processor

  • 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent) minimum
  • 32-bit or 64-bit Intel®-compatible processor

Note:  The processor must be SSE2-compatible. Intel-compatible processors manufactured since 2003 should be SSE2-compatible.

Operating System

  • Windows XP, Windows Vista® (Business or Ultimate), or Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate) including the latest service packs and recommended updates

Memory

  • 2 GB minimum
  • Additional RAM recommended for optimal performance

Graphics Configuration

  • 256MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card (minimum)
  • Professional-level graphics card designed for CAD/CAM applications required, NVidia Quadro or AMD FirePro series recommended
  • Integrated graphics controllers are not supported
  • 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution (minimum)
  • Full hardware acceleration display setting is recommended

Hard Disk Drive Space

  • 3 GB available hard disk space (minimum)

Mouse

  • 2-button (minimum)
  • 3-button or 2-button with middle mouse wheel (recommended)