BobCAM for SOLIDWORKS™ V9
VERSION MATRIX
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES V7 V8 V9
ENGLISH
SPANISH
TURKISH
JAPANESE  
PORTUGUESE  
RUSSIAN    
GERMAN
CZECH  
GENERAL V8
Lathe Module
64-bit Application
Mill 4 Axis Pro Module
5 Axis Standard Module
5 Axis Pro Module
BobART Module
Mill Turn Module
Network Licensing
Mill 3 Axis Premium Module
On-Line License Registration
Part & Assembly Programming
Anonymous Software Usage Analytics
MILL V7 V8 V9
Fixtures
Drag Knife
Mill Facing Feature
Adaptive Facing Pattern
New Machine Sequence Options
Multi-Step Chamfer
Pecking Entry
Toolpath Statistic Dialog
Toolpath Extensions
Toolpath Editor
New Pocketing Patterns
Dynamic Holder Collison Avoidance
Arc Leads for Adaptive Roughing
Z Level Finish Start Point Control
Undercutting with Advanced Z Level Finish
Improved Smooth Corners
Expand Rest Machining Area
Multiple Surface Flow Line
Rotary Adaptive Stepover
4 Axis Advanced Rotary
Rapid Distance in Tool Plane
Tool Axis Smoothing
Contact Point Feed Optimization
Swarf Toolpath Improvements
Gradual Front Shift Change
Enhanced Multiaxis Roughing
Gradual Side Tilt
Blended Splint Link Clearance
Automatic Arc Leadin
Automatic Start Height
Automatic Clearance
New Multiaxis Posting
Transform Plane Output
Origin Tracking
Major Simulation Enhancements
Versions V7 V8 V9
New Driling Pecking Options  
Profile Zig Zag Side Roughing  
Hole Feature Recognition  
Work Offset Patterns  
Multiple Drill Tip Positions(Pocketing)  
Flat End V-Tools  
Skip First Cut Z Level Finish  
Barrell Mill Tool Support  
Trim Adaptive Depth Step Passes  
Detect Stock Thicker Than  
Advanced Allowance  
CAM Tree Groups for 4 Axis  
5 Axis Toolpath Smoothing  
Automatic Arc - Tools Axis Orientation  
Linking Feedrate Control  
Side Tilt by Contact Point  
Minimize Tilting  
Spiral Swarf Cutting  
Link Between Groups  
New Simulation Features  
Operation Subprograms  
Versions V7 V8 V9
Corner Slowdown    
New Advanced Rough Toolpath Options    
Advanced Z Level Finish Remove Air Cuts    
Flatlands Reverse Cutting Order    
Equisistant Up Down Feedrate Control    
Advanced Planar Trim Adaptive Passes    
New Steep Shallow Operation    
Deburring Toolpath    
Turnmill Toolpath    
Intermediate Steps for 4 Axis ADV Roughing    
Detect Stock Thicker Than 4 Axis ADV Roughing    
3 to 5 Axis Conversion    
Multiaxis Finishing    
Undercuts for Multiaxis Roughing    
Port Machining    
Multiblade Machining    
Auto 3+2 Roughing    
Simulation Improvements    
Post Manager Search    
CAD V7 V8 V8
Part & Assemblies CAM
CAD Preview
Stretch Function
Spline Modification
Solid Action Tree
Dynamic Drawing and Positioning for 2D and 3D
Shape Library
2D Booleans
Extract Edges - Project to Z
Nonuniform Scaling of Wireframe and Solids
Extrude Boss/Cut
Shelling
Solid Split
Section View
Swung Service
Ruled Surface
Improved Surface Filleting
Snap Increment for Dynamic Drawing
Spun Profile
Chain Filleting
Quick Unit Access from Status Bar
Construction Lines
Dynamic UCS
Layer Attributes
Auto Dimension
Leader Arrow Note
Point Intersection On Extension
Arc Center 2 End Points
Arc Between 2 Points Radius
Rectangle 2 Points Center Top
Rectangle 3 Points Length Width
Rectangle 3 Points Half Length Width
Rectangle Angle
Spline Multi Geometry Pick Method
Shapes With Origin Commands
Unwrap With Chain Selection
Extend With Face Selection
CAM V7 V8 V9
Part & Assemblies CAM
Advanced Feedrate
Rapid Feedrate Control
Adaptive Feedrates
CAM Tree Operations Edit
Toolpath Start & End Arrows
Update All Geometry
Lock & Unlock Operations
Software Usage Analytics  
New Settings Dialog  
Default Parameter Template  
Job Templates  
User Defined Machining Templates  
New Machining Order Dialog  
Default Machining Order  
CAM Tree Flyouts  
Redesigned Tool Library  
XML Tool Library Import/Export  
Dogleg Handling  
MachiningCloud Import    
LATHE/MILL TURN
V7 V8 V9
Chuck Jaws
New Pecking Options  
Mill Turn V8
Support for Many of the Most Popular Mill Turn / Live Tooling Machines
Multiple Turret Machine Support
Support for Subspindles
Tool Crib for Easy Mounting of Tools and Adapters
5 Axis Milling Spindle Support
Job Setup Wizard
MDI ( Manual Data Input ) for Motion, Part Transfers, Tailstocks and More
Turret and Tool Adapter Library
New Lathe System
Wire EDM V28 V29 V30 V31
Wire EDM Jobs
CAM Wizard
Stock Wizard
Wire EDM Features
2 Axis Inside, 2 Axis Outside and 2 Axis Open (No Taper)
2 Axis Inside, 2 Axis Outside and 2 Axis Open (Constant Taper)
Land and Taper (Land on Top or Bottom)
Cut One or More Profiles in a Single 2 Axis Feature
4 Axis Inside, 4 Axis Outside and 4 Axis Open
4 Axis Syncing
Dynamic Machining Strategies
Wire EDM Simulation
Dynamic Posting Order
BobART V8
Load Vector Files
Image Vectorization - 64 Colors
Emboss Models
Emboss Feature
Wrap Embossed Models
Remove Non-Emboss Area
Save as Component/STL
Emboss from Component Feature
Supress One or More Individual Features
Custom Cross Sections
Material / Texture Selection
V Carve Toolpath
Nesting V28 V29 V30 V31
Screen Selection
Batch Selection
Holes
Dados
Multi Part Nesting
Part Priority
Part Quantity
Sheet Size
Multiple Sheets Supported
Nest Only
Nest & Toolpath
Cut Direction Control
Machine Order Control
Part Rotation
Distance Between Parts
Stock Margin
Fill Order
Tabs
Part in Part
True Shape Nesting
Export Sheet to DXF
Nesting Job
Nesting Wizard  
Layer Sorting Control  
Filler Quantity  
Angle List  
Grain Direction  
Advanced Part Parameters  
Custom Sheet Shape  
Variable Stock Margin  
Advaned Sheet Settings  
Max Part Distance  
Thermal Distance  
Cut Large Parts Later  
Filler Part Settings  
Best Nesting Direction  
Nest only full Quantity  
Flat End Fit  
Nesting Optimizers  
Remnant Sheet Settings  
PRODUCT FAMILY V7 V8 V9
Mill Express
Mill Standard
Mill Professional
Mill Premium
Mill 4 Axis Standard
Mill 4 Axis Professional
Mill 5 Axis Standard
Mill 5 Axis Professional
Mill 5 Axis Premium    
Lathe
Mill Turn
BobART
NC Editor Standard
NC Editor Professional
Probing