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In 2022, Autodesk acquired the IP assets of CIMCO to enhance its manufacturing workflows. While CIMCO continues to operate as an independent entity, certain versions of their software have historically been bundled or offered for evaluation to Autodesk users. Is There a Truly Free Version?
Technically, of CIMCO Edit is free, but there are several ways to access it for $0 or as part of existing Autodesk subscriptions:
If you are looking for a "Solid Feature" modeling tool:
: Elias found that when he installed older versions of Autodesk Inventor CAM or HSMWorks, a basic version of CIMCO Edit (OEM) was often included for free to handle backplotting and G-code viewing. It was reliable, but it lacked the advanced "Strategy" and "Machine Simulation" features of the modern suite.