vectorcam software update

How to perform an update

Outdated software was yesterday! Always stay up to date with vectorcam maintenance and get access to the latest software version automatically and free of charge. You will receive news and improvements in our modules, immediately after release. Your personal customer login ensures that you always have access to the software version and personal license key. 

With the vectorcam software update, you get the maximum out of your production, ensure maximum utilization of your machines and automatically remain at the latest technical level.

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How do I perform a vectorcam software update?

In this tutorial, we explain how you, as a vectorcam maintenance customer, can work with the latest version of the vectorcam CAM software and thus always use the latest developments and functions of the CAM program.

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Back up

Before uninstalling, we recommend that you initially perform a data backup. The following data should be backed up first:

  • The "vector.ini" file, which contains your individual settings.
  • the file "license.ini", in it are your license data
  • postprocessor files (*.cfg)
  • tool libraries (*.ttd)
  • complex drilling cycles (*.cdo)
  • template files (*.cct)
  • user-defined dialog boxes (*.msk)
  • user-defined macros, cycles, thread tables, drilling tables etc. (*.csv in the profiles folder)
  • material tables for feed and speed calculation (*.csv in the Technology folder)
  • Variable tables (*.sym)
Current videos and tutorials on our Youtube channel

vectorcam is a specialist for professional CAD/CAM systems and CNC solutions and distributes the CAD/CAM and CNC programming system of the same name, with which CNC programs can be generated very quickly and very easily. Whether milling, drilling, turning/turn milling, cutting, eroding or laser cutting - all common machining processes are supported by vectorcam. On our Youtube Channel you can find videos about vectorcam as well as various tutorials.

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Ten reasons for vectorcam

1. Competent employees from the practice

We are at home in CAD/CAM - and CNC programming and love what we do. All our technicians have done their training in practice and can therefore give you valuable practical tips on how to use our software.

2. Software from Germany

The direct line to our programmer allows us to implement customer requests or projects as quickly as possible.

3. Optimal price-performance ratio

With vectorcam, you get powerful software that is nevertheless very cost-effective.

4. Flexible and innovative software that responds to individual needs

Flexible and effective machining strategies lead to very short machining times and guarantee the high quality of your workpieces.

5. Fast troubleshooting through direct contact with the technician

You can contact us with your questions and concerns at any time. Since we work without a ticket system, you will usually receive immediate feedback.

6. Almost 30 years experience

With almost 30 years on the market, we can draw on many years of experience and expertise in a complex and fast-moving industry. This benefits you as a customer, because constant further development and innovations mean that you are always up to date.

7. Uncomplicated handling of the software

Through logical always the same dialogs, as well as dialogs with pictures to explain the parameters, the handling of the software is intuitive. The installation is uncomplicated and enables the quick use on your devices. Thus, you are quickly able to process both simple and complex workpieces.

8. No group training

Our trainings take place individually adapted to the customer, i.e. individual questions and wishes can be trained.

9. Continuous optimization process

In order to offer our customers the best possible software, we do not rest on our laurels. With us, all processes are scrutinized and optimized if necessary. Continuous further development of our software is our self-declared goal.

10. Supports all common machining processes

Whether milling, drilling, turning, cutting, eroding or lasering - our innovative CAD/CAM software vectorcam supports all common machining processes.

A selection of our customers

References: tesa
References: ENKO-Staudinger
References: Ladenburger Fertigungstechnik
References: TMZ
References: GIBA