Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Thee Byte Software?

A: Thee Byte Software is a company that offers add-ons and extensions for the computer-aided design and manufacturing software, Mastercam. These add-ons and extensions provide additional functionality and automation for various tasks within Mastercam, such as merging files, creating toolpaths, and importing and manipulating geometry. Thee Byte Software also offers customization and development services for clients who have specific needs or challenges they wish to address through software solutions.

Q: What types of products does Thee Byte Software offer?

A: Thee Byte Software offers a variety of software extensions for Mastercam, including tools for importing and manipulating chains, toolpaths, and geometry. The company also offers custom solutions for nesting, including excel integration and an automatic nesting UI.

Q: Does Thee Byte Software offer any other services?

A: In addition to its software products, Thee Byte Software offers maintenance plans, custom application development, and source code for its products. The company also provides support for SAP systems, using inter process communication to allow SAP to interact with Mastercam and process work orders automatically.

Q: Is Thee Byte Software suitable for all users?

A: Thee Byte Software’s products are suitable for users of Mastercam with a Mill Entry, Mill 2D, Mill 3D, Router Entry, Router 2D, or Router 3D license. The company’s software is compatible with Mastercam 2022 and earlier versions, and support for older versions is available upon request.

Q: What is Nesting in the context of Thee Byte Software?

A: Nesting refers to the process of arranging and cutting shapes or parts from a larger material, such as sheet metal or wood, in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Thee Byte Software offers a Nesting module that automates this process within Mastercam, allowing users to import information about the parts and materials from external sources, such as Excel spreadsheets, and generate efficient nesting layouts. The Nesting module also includes features for creating stock setups and drilling location holes at predetermined locations on the material.

Q: What is SAP and how does it relate to Thee Byte Software?

A: SAP, or Systems, Applications, and Products, is a popular enterprise software system for managing business operations, such as financials, logistics, and human resources. Thee Byte Software offers integration with SAP systems through inter process communication, allowing SAP to communicate with Mastercam and automatically process work orders within the manufacturing process. This integration allows for greater efficiency and automation in the production process.