Thanks for the quick reply. Yes I suspected it would be the software side that would be the difficult part. I was in IT for 15yrs, so I know computers, but having installed some of the demos, I'm a little lost. In the new year I am going to email ArtCam and see if they offer training. I know they offer some training videos, but there's nothing better than actually being shown.

But your advice has helped me work out what I need to focus on. The machine won't be here until the middle of Feb (at least). So I have plenty of time to get some software practice in. At the moment I open the applications and am lost straight away. I'm used to using SketchUP to design basic woodworking projects. For parts too complex for my SketchUP skills, I'm used to use designing on the fly, whilst building.

My machine will also have a turning axis, which complicates matters more. I already have a customer for some turned work, so that's high on my list to get my head around.

Anyone know of a proper comprehensive DVD type training programme, for either ArtCam or Aspire?