Audience
9 out of 10 largest Aerospace and Defense manufacturers, 6 out of 10 largest Medical Device manufacturers, 6 out of 10 largest Automotive manufacturers and 5 out of 10 largest Automotive Part/Tier 1 manufacturers use Predator Software
About Predator CNC Editor
The Predator CNC Editor is the most popular CNC code editor available on the market. It includes hundreds of features to improve the day to day productivity of CNC machine tools, operators and CNC programmers, yet it is extremely easy to use. The Predator CNC Editor is the ideal choice for the small job shop or the largest manufacturer.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$250
Pricing Details:
There are four editions to choose from free to enterprise. Contact us for pricing details including multiple seat discounts.
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Company Information
Predator Software
Founded: 1994
United States
www.predator-software.com
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Live Online
In Person
Support
Phone Support
Online
Predator CNC Editor Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Predator CNC Editor work with?
Predator CNC Editor works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Predator CNC Editor support in their product?
Predator CNC Editor supports these languages: Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish.
Q: What kind of support options does Predator CNC Editor offer?
Predator CNC Editor offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Predator CNC Editor integrate with?
Predator CNC Editor integrates with: BobCAD-CAM, CAMWorks, CATIA, EDGECAM, ESPRIT, FeatureCAM, GibbsCAM, HTML, hyperMILL, Mastercam, MeshCAM, PTC Model-Based Systems Engineering, NX CAM, PowerMill, Predator DNC, Predator MDC, Predator PDM, Predator RCM, Predator Touch HMI, Predator Virtual CNC, SigmaNEST, SmartCAM, SolidCAM, SprutCAM X, and SURFCAM and more.
Q: Does Predator CNC Editor have an API?
Yes, Predator CNC Editor has an API.
Q: What type of training does Predator CNC Editor provide?
Predator CNC Editor provides training in the form of documentation, live online, and in person.
Q: Does Predator CNC Editor offer a free trial?
Yes, Predator CNC Editor offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Predator CNC Editor cost?
Pricing for Predator CNC Editor starts at $250.
Q: What pricing for support is available for Predator CNC Editor?
Predator CNC Editor offers support additional fee / premium available.
Q: What pricing for training is available for Predator CNC Editor?
Predator CNC Editor offers training additional fee / premium available.
Predator CNC Editor Product Features
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Toolpath Simulation
Supported
Automatic Feature Recognition
Not Supported
CAD
Not Supported
CNC Machining
Not Supported
Custom Commands
Not Supported
Raw Material Management
Not Supported
Text Editors
API
Supported
Keyboard Shortcuts
Supported
Syntax Highlighting
Supported
WYSIWYG
Supported
Auto-Complete
Not Supported
Code Folding
Not Supported
Column Editing
Not Supported
Customizable Themes
Not Supported
Debugging
Not Supported
Formatting / Table Editing
Not Supported
Multi-Monitor Editing
Not Supported