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Quick discussion of idea: The archive file downloadable from here named DANCAD3D.ZIP (tm) contains an updated version of DANCAD3D.COM (tm), DANCAD87.COM (tm), DANCAM.EXE (tm), DANPLOT.EXE (tm), and some associated files. These programs use overlay files, and some other essential files, so you need to unzip all of the files into a sub-directory named something like DC27 on your harddisk before you can install or run them for "Beta Testing." You need to create the sub-directory named something like DC27, you can use the DOS command MD C:\DC27 or such depending on which harddisk you want the programs on. Look for a README.TXT file in the *.ZIP file for some information about this archive of the CAD and CAM programs. The *.TXT file(s) in this archive might have some information about changes and new features in this "Beta Test" revision of the programs, you should read the *.TXT files before you try to install or run the programs. If a subsequent revision of the programs is made available, you should probably create a new sub-directory for each revision so that any changes to the programs do not cause problems with interactions with previously existing files and programs. You should check for updates and corrections since "Beta Testing" versions that have been changed or corrected might result in finding bugs that have been already fixed. Always include the file date and time of the *.COM or *.EXE program file when reporting a bug so that the version's compile can be deduced, as the version numbers in the program screens do not change for every alteration.
Steps to "Beta Test" CAD and CAM Program files:
Unzip the CAD and CAM program(s) and any associated files into the current program directory you are using for my programs, in this case you should make a new sub-directory named something like DC27I or DC37K, and not overwrite the older version of my programs if you have one already on your harddisk, make a new sub-directory for the new version or compile of a version you are already testing.
Scan the unzipped files for virus infection, download errors, and other problems.
Back-up your harddisk(s) before you try to use or test any of the CAD and CAM programs.
Read any README.TXT, or other *.TXT, file included in the *.ZIP file for information relating to the accompanying CAD and CAM programs, or other files in the archive.
You may need to run a batch file, such as INSTALL.BAT, in order to set-up sub-directories in the program sub-directory before the programs are run the first time.
Enter the name of the *.EXE or *.COM file you want to use at the DOS prompt. Be sure to test your drawings, tool paths, macros, and batch files with a "dry-run" without your automated machine actually running to make sure that everything is working as it should before you try to actually do anything.
Use the [W]rite command to view and modify your macro, ASCII data, or batch file for your own personal use in "Beta Testing" the CAD and CAM programs. Use the [D]raw command it inspect drawings and tool path files before you print drawings or machine tool path files.
Detailed discussion of idea: In this download section there may be some revisions of my CAD and CAM Program files to download for "Beta Testing." There may be more than one revision of a version available for download at times, these various versions may have different levels of stability, or otherwise be different to help resolve different issues or to find clues as to the source of bugs particularly bugs that express themselves when particular hardware or software are used. Look for a description of the various program files that might be in the archive in *.TXT files that are along with the programs in the *.ZIP file to get some information about the program files and their changes. Since the CAD and CAM programs may be revised from time to time you should check back to make sure that you are testing the latest version suitable for your situation. Always check the programs for virus infection and download errors before using them. Always back up your harddisk before using or "Beta Testing" any of my programs.
SECTION: 9.70.51 DANCAD3D.ZIP (tm) base install of v2.7 CAD & CAM programs for "Beta Testing."
SECTION: 9.70.61 DANCAD16.ZIP (tm) base install of v3.7 CAD & CAM programs for "Beta Testing."