it’s been months now, with no help whatsoever. Attempts to contact the developer have gone unanswered.
What options do we have? I don’t have the time or inclination to learn a new program from scratch, especially since all other programs are much more complex than what I need.
Has anyone got their hands on the code for MeshCam, and can provide fixes and support? There are a couple versions on shady websites, but those are pretty dangerous to use.
MeshCAM is supported, and I’m sure that we can work out your difficulties — have you tried support@grzsoftware.com (for MeshCAM-specific issues) or support@carbide3d.com (for the Nomad / Carbide 3D bundled license — esp. w/ the later, the new v7 beta should “just work” for the Nomad w/ that licensing option selected).
I’ll try again… I just assume they don’t want to or can’t fix my issue, thus the lack of response.
I’ve had great responses from Rob, but I think he’s pretty busy with the two businesses. Give him another try?
I know this is now an old post, but its now Sept. 2025. I am actually having the same issue now. I can understand if people are busy, especially if its a one-man supported job, but I sent an email a month ago with several questions. I am only using the trial right now to gauge the product, but with the limited time-frame on trial and the lack of response is making me hesitant to purchase the product. I run a business, so this is quite important to me. If I cannot get a response, I will have to pass on purchasing it.
So, this will lead me back into my continued search to find a good (cheaper) CAM software that cuts very small text (less than 4mm high) with great detail. I know Solidworks CAM and MasterCAM can do it, but financially speaking, they just aren’t worth it for such a simple task.
Designing is quite different than cutting, so what detail makes the software special to you?
I use Vectric Vcarve Pro and it makes really fine “very small text.” And I can easily cut 4mm text in certain material with my Shapeoko 3XXL with certain bits.
I understand. I didn’t elaborate the details that I have already been cutting with Solidworks CAM the text I need in the material I use (sorry, that’s intentionally vague). It’s unrelated to OPs post, but I am trying to find an alternative software solution due to the required high subscription costs.
My hope is that this post catches attention of support and, as you did, get suggestions for alternatives. I’ll give VCarve Desktop or Pro another look. I had tried it before, but that was for a different task, which it failed miserably with. However, with text, it may suit my needs. Thank you for the suggestion.
*Side note: I’m just hoping that support will respond to my emails so I don’t have to try other software.
Please write in to support@carbide3d.com and we can look into using MeshCAM with a machine with you.
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