ArtCAM Pro 2008 was first and foremost a CAM system. Its toolpath engine was mature and reliable:
Features a real-time 3D simulation to preview the final product and catch potential errors before cutting actual material. artcam pro 2008
Unlike standard CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360), ArtCAM uses a pixel-based relief engine (heightmaps). Pro 2008 allowed users to: ArtCAM Pro 2008 was first and foremost a CAM system