Production Release Downloads
CamBam 1.0 is now our official production release.
If you are new to CamBam 1.0 there are a lot of nice new features.
A huge thank you to all our beta testers, translators, and everyone who has contributed feedback and support to help make this release possible!
CamBam 1.0 for Windows
CamBam is now using the .NET framework version 4 as framework version 2 becomes end of life.
.NET Framework version 4 is usually installed by default on most newer PCs. For older computers this can be downloaded from here:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=17718
If you are unable to install .NET Framework 4 or later, please use CamBam 0.9.8
CamBam version 0.9.8 and V1.0 can be installed on the same computer, so you can run both to make sure the new version will work reliably with your old designs.
CamBam 0.9.8 licenses will work with this V1.0 release. The license is contained in a text file (CamBamPro.lic) within the CamBam programs folder. This file needs to be copied from 0.9.8 into the new CamBam 1.0 program folder.
download - CamBamPlus-1.0.msi (16.1MB)
Released 29 February build 1.0.7364.41819
Release notes
A 64bit release of CamBam 1.0 is available under development downloads...
CamBam V1.0 is also available for Linux and Raspberry Pi...
Discuss V1.0 on the CamBam forum...
Free Evaluation!
These downloads provide 40 free, fully functional evaluation sessions.
To make sure the evaluation works correctly, after installation, right click the CamBam program shortcut and select 'Run as administrator'.
Even after the evaluation period has expired, you can continue to use CamBam to edit drawings and test your post processors and g-code,
however g-code output will be limited to 1000 lines and scripts and plugins will be disabled.
If you are happy with CamBam, a license key can be purchased from our online web shop
New features
Script drawing objects
Script objects work like other drawing objects, but the geometry is created from a script.
This enables parametric designing as well as animations and simulations.
Bitmaps and Vectorization
Link external bitmaps into CamBam drawings and detect edges, which can be used for machining operations.
Printing support
Mouse zoom, pan and rotate functionality work in the print preview window so the area of interest can be
positioned within the page.
Improved splines
Drawing and editing splines is now supported.
Migrating from CamBam 0.9.8
If you are upgrading from an earlier version and have customised post processors, style or tool libraries,
please ensure you have a backup copy of the CamBam system folder before installing this release.
CamBam 1.0 is a new major version, that will be installed in a new program folder and it will have it's own System Folder.
This enables CamBam 1.0 to be installed alongside version 0.9.8.
To copy settings such as styles, post processors, tool libraries and templates from version 0.9.8, copy relevant files from the old system folder location:
\ProgramData\CamBam plus 0.9.8\
to
\ProgramData\CamBam plus 1.0.0\
The Tools - Browse system folder menu item can be used to find the system folder location.
System Requirements
CamBam V1.0 requires the Microsoft .NET framework version 4.
CamBam has been tested on Windows versions from XP up to Windows 10.
Previous production version download
CamBam for Windows version 0.9.8P
DOWNLOAD - CamBamPlus-0.9.8P.msi (11.7MB)
Released 22 Sep 2015 build 0.9.5729.19316 Rev P
CamBam 0.9.8 requires a Windows PC running the Microsoft .NET framework version 2 or 3.5.
.Net framework version 3.5 is preinstalled on most modern windows versions, but may need to be enabled.
This can be checked in Control Panel – Programs and Features, then select Turn Windows Features on or off.
At the top of this list is an item:
.NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)
Please make sure this item is selected.
For older systems such as Windows XP, the .NET framework can be downloaded using the following Microsoft site:
.Net Framework 3.5
It is recommended to install .Net framework version 3.5 rather than 4.0 or later on older systems.
What's new in 0.9.8?
0.9.8 notes and comments on the forum.
CamBam Development Release
WARNING! These versions are still under development or undergoing periods of public testing. These releases should
be used with caution as they may contain bugs or give unexpected results. It is strongly recommended to use a simulator
or run air-cuts before running g-code generated from these versions on any CNC machinery.
Version 1.0
We are very proud to announce that V1.0 is now the latest stable release.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the beta testers, translators, and everyone who has contributed feedback and
support to help make this release possible!
News on the next development release will be announced here and on the CamBam forum soon.
Version 1.0 64 bit
This version has been compiled for 64 bit systems, which may improve performance with larger 3D operations.
The 64 bit release will install into the following default folder:
C:\Program Files\CamBam plus 1.0
Exisiting license files will need to be copied into this new location.
The 64 bit version may be incompatible with existing plugins. If errors are reported, plugins may also need to be recompiled for x64 platforms.
download - CamBamPlus-1.0-x64.msi (16.7MB)
Released 25 March 2020 build 1.0.7389.20585 (x64)