Cad software that you use, or plan to use

Ron–I’m currently using VCarve Desktop and when I upgraded from V9xx → 10.00, it was $90.00.
Version upgrades for VCarve Pro is $175, Aspire is $400

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The Trial Versions will let you use all functions within the software with the exception of saving the toolpaths and performing some Export functions.

The Pro Versions of the Trials also do not allow you to use additional Gadgets.

There are a collection of special “trial version specific” files made available for each program that are setup so you can save the toolpaths from them and verify compatibility with your CNC machine by actually machining the samples.

For Aspire, VCarve Pro/Desktop and Cut2D Pro/Desktop these are found in the Getting Started Tutorials from the Video Tutorial Browser and also found here.
For more information about these tutorials please use the link for “How do I use tutorials in the Trial Edition?”

What Cad software would you suggest for mac users

Would it be smart to find Mac friendly Cad software or buy a widows based PC

Fusion360 works great on Mac. I believe Carbide Create also has a Mac version if you’re looking for more of a basic option.