Features Comparison List
| Description |
Lite |
Premium |
Premium
Automation |
General |
| Can send orders for nesting to multiple JETCAM Expert systems |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Configurable User interface |
Limited |
Yes |
Yes |
| Document linking - drag and drop documents to associate them with components, assemblies or material |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Materials |
| JETCAM material types master display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Configurable material type costing information |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| JETCAM material stock master display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| JETCAM material stock value display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Component Geometry Files |
| File information display |
Limited |
Yes |
Yes |
| Show all nests in which component can be found |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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CAD Import |
| JETCAM Component Automatic Processing supported (SCAP) |
No |
Yes |
N/A |
| JETCAM RCP automatic processing of CAD Import |
No |
No |
Yes |
| CAD file information display |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CAD file geometry display (with zoom and pan) |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Background CAD processing |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CAD processing can be interrupted and subsequently resumed |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Supports JETCAM configured CAD converters |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic assembly construction during CAD processing |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| DXF Splitter - the ability to split a DXF nest into separate DXFs, using text layer for naming |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| CAD files display sorting |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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Assembly Management |
| Assembly item information display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Assembly sub-item revision control |
Limited |
Yes |
Yes |
| |
Orders and Nesting |
| Export worksheet orders data |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Order information display |
Limited |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ordered components cost estimation |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cost estimation group totals |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cost estimation worksheet total |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| Copy / Move orders between worksheets |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fully automatic nesting of worksheets containing any machines, materials and thicknesses |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Progressive nesting, allowing components to be grouped on the nest for easier unloading |
No |
No |
Yes |
| J.A.N.O.S. nesting strategies, allowing JOC to calculate the best material size for a given order list |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Component mirroring, using RCP to create and rename mirrored instances of selected parts |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Component reprogramming, using RCP to reprogram any number of parts for new machines, materials, etc. |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Create NC output for multiple machines during nesting |
No |
No |
Yes |
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|
Nests |
| Show tooling, clamps, cropping and repositions on nest display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Display special tool geometry in tool information display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nest information export to CSV |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nest costing display |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Advanced Reports, with included Reports Designer |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Batch nest reporting - build a single PDF report containing information on multiple nests |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Nested component identification system (with component costing). Selected components are indicated on the nest drawing. |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Limited : Indicates that the product has the feature with limited display and/or capability.
N/A : Indicates the item is not applicable to the product.
FAQ
Q. How do I install and configure JOC Lite?
A. Just download it from the Customer Area, run the installer (which takes less than 30 seconds to run). Open the software and specify your JETCAM folder along with your component base directory (or directories). That's it! You'll then have access to all of your JETCAM Expert component and nest files, and will be able to create assemblies and worksheets of orders to send for nesting.
Q. How do I update from a previous version?
A. Run the same installer - it will update your source files but will not affect your components, assemblies, orders or nests.
Q. What can JOC Lite do?
A. It's key feature is the ability to create order lists of either components or assemblies that can then be sent to JETCAM Expert for nesting. These can be created in several ways - dragging and dropping of one or more components or complete assemblies (with unlimited sub-assembly structures), or through CSV file. It also provides fast navigation of your components and nests, the ability to generate nest reports and one-click opening directly into JETCAM Expert for editing.
Q. What versions of JETCAM Expert does JOC Lite work with?
A. JOC Lite works with all versions of JETCAM Expert and all nesting modules.
Q. Can I import my order list from JETCAM, work on it and send it back?
Yes! Just right-click on the orders grid and select 'Load JETCAM orders into this worksheet'.
Q. Does JOC Lite provide Runtime Estimation information?
A. Yes, to a basic level. Above the selected worksheet you will see the runtime estimation of all parts. As you add parts the RTE will increase. The accuracy of this will be dependent on your JETCAM Expert setup. JOC Premium also displays runtime estimation for nests.
Q. Can I upgrade to JOC Premium or Premium Automation without losing my assembly data?
A. Yes. Your components and nests will be read from your JETCAM Expert system, and your JOC Lite assemblies can be easily imported.
Q. Is JOC Lite completely free to use?
A. Yes, as long as your JETCAM Expert license is under maintenance, JOC Lite is one of several products that are free to use. Find out more about the companion apps provided free under maintenance.
Q. I previously purchased JOC Lite. Should I upgrade to the free version?
A. If you are under maintenance, then yes, as JOC Lite 3+ contains feature enhancements and bug fixes. You will no longer be charged maintenance on JOC Lite either (regardless of whether you choose to update to the new version or not). If you decide to cancel maintenance, you can downgrade to JOC Lite v2.00 (the previous version before JOC Lite became free), as version 3+ and above will not function without maintenance. Please contact your reseller to obtain the installer for this.
Q. I previously purchased JOC Lite. Do I receive the standard version upgrade discounts?
A. Yes. You'll only pay the difference between JOC Lite and whichever version of JOC Premium you choose. Ensure that you have your serial number to hand. Contact your reseller for a quote.
Q. Can I install multiple copies of JOC Lite for use with one JETCAM Expert license?
Yes. You could use JOC Lite as a component and nest viewer across your network, but note that multiple users sending orders for nesting is not recommended.
Q. What support does JOC Lite come with?
A. There is a comprehensive course of videos in our University that all customers can access free of charge. As a free product we do not provide free technical support for JOC Lite, however it is extremely unlikely that you would require it! JOC Lite's only interaction with JETCAM Expert is to send orders for nesting. All other functions are internal and read-only.
Q. The previous JOC Lite required a dongle. Does the new version require one?
A. No. You can install and run the software immediately, and JOC Lite does not need to reside on the same PC as JETCAM Expert - it only requires network access to JETCAM Expert's installation path.
