To install the VisualCAM software, simply download the product directly to your computer. Then locate the install program on your computer and double click on the program icon to execute the program. The setup program will launch automatically.
Upon successful installation, you can run any VisualCAM module in Demo mode without requesting an Activation Code. VisualCAM needs to be registered with MecSoft Corporation and a valid Activation Code obtained before it can become fully operable.
 If you are upgrading from a previous version, VisualCAM will start in demo mode on launching the program.
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VisualCAM's Installation Directory Structure
The VisualCAM installation program creates a main installation folder, whose name and location can be specified during the installation process. The default VisualCAM installation would be found under the MecSoft Corporation folder in Program Files. (C:\Program Files\MecSoft Corporation\VisualCADCAM 2024).
This folder contains the VisualCAM executable and library files.
Contains the on-line help files used with VisualCAM. You can open these files directly from this folder, or access them within VisualCAM.
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Contains 3D Printer information for the MESH module.
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Contains the on-line help files used with VisualCAM. You can open these files directly from this folder, or access them within VisualCAM.
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Contains ribbon bar style files.
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The VisualCAM installation also includes several sub-folders and these can be found under the ProgramData folder: C:\ProgramData\MecSoft Corporation\VisualCAM 2024.
Contains 3D Printer information for the MESH module.
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This folder contains a bitmap image of the VisualCAM splash screen that can be customized.
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Contains tool library files - DefaultEnglishTools.csv and DefaultMetricTools.csv. These files can be used as they are, or you can use them as templates and customize them with your own data.
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Contains the default knowledge base files.
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Feature Based Machining Knowledge Base files (*.vkb) that you save will be located in this folder.
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This folder contains a library of machine tools that is used for machine tool simulation.
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Contains list of materials that can be used to apply texture for cut material simulation. This folder also includes the Feeds and Speeds data for various material types both in English and Metric units.
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Contains Programmable Post default spm and script.
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Contains the standard set of MESH post-processor (*.spm) files. Additional post-processor files can be obtained from MecSoft Corporation. If you receive additional *.spm files, be sure to place them in this folder, so that VisualCAM will recognize them.
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Contains Programmable Post default spm and script.
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Contains the standard set of MILL post-processor (*.spm) files. Additional post-processor files can be obtained from MecSoft Corporation. If you receive additional *.spm files, be sure to place them in this folder, so that VisualCAM will recognize them.
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Contains Programmable Post default spm and script.
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Contains the standard set of TURN post-processor (*.spm) files. Additional post-processor files can be obtained from MecSoft Corporation. If you receive additional *.spm files, be sure to place them in this folder, so that VisualCAM will recognize them.
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Contains source part files for the Quick Start tutorials supplied with the program.
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Contains all the necessary files used for generating the shop documentation output files.
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