Compare DeskProto Editions
The Comparison table shows a functionality overview
The DeskProto software is available in four different editions:- the DeskProto Free Edition can be used free of charge: for basic CNC machining
- the DeskProto Entry Edition is the lowcost edition: all that is needed for simple CNC machining
- the DeskProto Expert Edition includes all available features, however only for 3-axis machining
- the DeskProto Multi-Axis Edition is the flagship edition: all features plus 4-axis and 5-axis machining
You can of course also use it to compare DeskProto with other CAM programs.
DeskProto Edition Comparison Table
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| 3D file import (stl, dxf, vrml) | |
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| Bitmap file import (bmp, gif, jpg, png, tif) | |
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| Profiling | |
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| Support tabs | |
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| Laser cutting/engraving | |
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| Shortest route / climb / conventional | |
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| Pocketing | |
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| Drilling | |
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| Project 2D curves on 3D geometry | |
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| Toolpaths parallel to X-axis | |
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| Build a model in separate slices | |
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| Toolpaths parallel at angle, Crosswise, Block | |
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| Circular, Spiral, Offset, Waterlines, Outer contour | |
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| Meander / climb / conventional | |
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| Machine a limited area only | |
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| Freeform areas | |
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| Nested areas (freeform) | |
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| Skip ambient area and/or borders | |
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| Inverse milling (male to female conversion) | |
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| Support tabs | |
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| Automatic speed reduction for high chiploads | |
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| Collet collision check | |
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| Bitmap machining options: | ||||
| Bitmap-to-Relief conversion | |
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| Lithophane machining | |
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| Project bitmap relief on 3D geometry | |
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| Two interfaces: Wizard and Non-wizard | |
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| Easy tree navigation with light bulb icons | |
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| Show undercuts (downward faces) | |
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| Scripting | |
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| Custom wizards | |
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| Toolpath animation (see the cutter move) | |
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| 3D simulation (preview of the resulting part) | |
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| Postprocessors configurable using dialog | |
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| Send toolpaths directly to (Roland) machine | |
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| 64 bits version (for very large STL files) | |
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| Translation options (set the WP zero point) | |
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| Two axis machining (for Z pen-up / pen-down) | |
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| Full three axis machining | |
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| 4th axis support: continuous rotary machining | |
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| Prices, in Euro excl VAT (if applicable) | Free edition: |
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| Commercial use | FREE | € 145 | € 595 | € 995 |
| Educational use or Hobby use | FREE | - | - | € 248 |