DeskProto Comparison table
Comparison table shows a functionality overview of the three DeskProto Editions
The DeskProto software is available in three different editions:
- the DeskProto Entry Edition is the lowcost edition: all that is needed for basic CNC machining
- the DeskProto Expert Edition includes all available features, however only for 3-axis machining
- the DeskProto Multi-Axis Edition is the flagship edition: all features plus 4-axis and 5-axis machining
In order to decide which edition will suit your needs you can use the Comparison Table shown below. Or you can of course use it to compare DeskProto with other CAM programs.
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File import: | |||
3D file import (stl, dxf, vrml) |
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2D file import (dxf, eps, ai) |
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Bitmap file import (jpg, gif, bmp) |
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2D/3D, number of axes: | |||
Three axis 3D machining |
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Basic 2D machining |
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4th axis support: Rotary machining |
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4th axis support: indexed machining |
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5th axis support: indexed machining |
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Strategies: | |||
Roughing options |
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Parallel to X-axis |
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Crosswise, Block, Waterlines, Outer contour |
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Parallel at custom angle, circular, spiral |
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Automatic speed reduction for high chiploads |
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Meander / climb / conventional |
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project 2D contour on 3D geometry |
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User interface: | |||
Both Wizard and non-wizard interface |
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User-configurable postprocessor |
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Easy tree navigation with light bulb icons |
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Show undercuts (downward faces) |
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Script wizards |
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123waxring Wizard |
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Partial machining: | |||
Build a model in separate slices (segments) |
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Machine a limited area only (Operation segm.) |
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Freeform segments |
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Nested freeform segments |
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Skip ambient area and/or borders |
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Other features: | |||
64 bits version (for very large STL files) |
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3D simulation (part preview rendering) |
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Send toolpaths directly to (Roland) machine |
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Bitmap-to-Relief conversion |
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project bitmap relief on 3D geometry |
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Inverse milling (male to female conversion) |
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Support blocks (for two-sided milling) |
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Translation options (set the WP zero point) |
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Collet collision check |
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