I am a woodcarver, name is rick woodward. Now working with a CNC router table. I've had to shift my woodcarving due to disabilities. Is there anyone here using Hexagon for modeling and exporting to Artcam Pro ? Artcam is seriously lacking in modelling ability,tools, and ease of use. It is only for 2 1/2d modelling actually, I need to model and re-position wildlife animals, humans with clothing, etc. I also do dimensional sign work. I have downloaded several trials and Hexagon is the one that seems easiest to work with. I was pretty upset with Eovia selling, but hope it will continue. I have only played with Hexagon once or twice so far. Its hard to get quality time with it, because it takes alot outa me making a living. (well, trying to) Other than artcam i am a complete greenhorn at this. All my work will be in relief up to 2.5 inches in z height. I spend outrageous amount of time creating something in artcam and i only have that one shape/position. In Hexagon i could model in real 3d , rotate, say a horse or bear to a view i want to carve. I think i can also move /reposition a leg or head to change the model to another ? This will save me tons of time. I have seen wireframes of real nice cabinet doors relief carved on the internet, but have no idea what software was used. I need to be able to design things like that. And i will be doing full size doors also. Being able to create raised panel doors/signs, etc, with things like grapes, leaves, trees, humans, many different organic shapes is what im after. So, if there is anyone doing things like this, i would really appreciate your input/advice/ tutorials? I have looked at the help documentation and a few video's within. This is one amazing software, i think its the right one for what i need. Thank you kindly in advance. Also, thank you Thomas, for your help and keeping your forum going. I appreciate you and all your efforts, now and in the past. I have been looking and reading for a long time. I am curious though. I was wondering if you live in France , the U.S. or where? I have a reason for asking. Prefer if you would email me.
rcarves@hotmail.com By the way Thomas, i have always liked hearing peoples(women) accents from other countries, speaking english... I swear there is NOTHING sexier than a french woman speaking english with that accent. Melts my socks ! LOL! Especially if she is a good looking woman! Sorry, off the subject.... rick woodward