First you need to ensure that your computer is up to date, you should run a windows update and update your graphics card driver to the most
recent version.
If you are installing on Microsoft Windows Vista, additional steps must be taken to set up software permissions. Instructions for
modifying the permissions for the BobCAD software programs can be found here: Running BobCAD-CAM Applications with Microsoft Windows Vista
Officially, all current versions of the BobCAD-CAM software work on Microsoft Windows Vista. However, it has been found in testing that due to
the way that Microsoft Windows Vista handles OpenGL graphics, better performance may be attained by using Vista Home Premium or greater and not
Vista Home Basic. (Computers with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed are still available through many computer retail outlets.)
Insert the BobCAD-CAM disk into your CD drive and the software will automatically install. When BobCAD-CAM is started for the first time,
the software will begin in a fully-functional mode for an initial 5-day period until the license is activated and registered.
If you are not using a USB hardware license key (Dongle), activate and register your license using the supplied Manual Registration Form.
Activating your BobCAD-CAM Software
Hardlock Method
If you have been supplied with a USB hardlock license key (Dongle), Close BobCAD-CAM and insert the dongle into an available USB port on
your computer.
Start BobCAD-CAM, the software will automatically read the dongle and activate the licensed modules.
To verify the licensed modules, click Help on the main menu, select License. The dialog will list the available modules.
Password Method
If you have not been supplied with a dongle, start BobCAD-CAM and click on the Help in the main menu, select Activate License.
Fax or email the supplied Manual Registration Form to BobCAD Inc. using the contact details on the form. BobCAD will return the required
activation keys on the bottom part of the form. Software
Registration Form.
Open the Activate License dialog again and enter the returned activation keys. Click OK then close and re-open BobCAD-CAM.
The software will be licensed and ready to go.
Updating the Dongle for BobCAD-CAM Software
To add new modules or new software to BobCAD-CAM, an update to your dongle is required in order to unlock new modules. Follow the these
instruction: Re-key
Instructions.
Setting Up your BobCAD-CAM Software
Find and install an appropriate post-processor.
Setup your CNC communications. Refer to the 'GETTING STARTED GUIDE' supplied with your system.
Inside BobCAD-CAM, setup Feeds, Speeds, Tools and Drilling Operations.
There are 10 Videos that install with BobCAD-CAM that will help you setup your software
and get started. To Access these videos on your computer click on the Windows Start Button > All Programs > BobCAD-CAM V23 > Getting Started Videos
Learning How to Use BobCAD-CAM Software
Read your 'GETTING STARTED GUIDE' supplied with your BobCAD-CAM Installation CD.
View the on-line guides, FAQs and getting started videos.
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