FastCAM® MTO provides the fastest method of entering materials into 'sortable' lists for estimating and factory production. Do a take-off once and get it right first time. Create lists in seconds...sort on material, section, type.. export the data, create reports, BOMs, lists, production sheets etc. You'll never have to re-type material lists again!
Simply enter data direct from the command line or use the drop down catalogue list to select sections. The Job Details sections, (Assembly, Drawing, Facility & Item) now have mouse over tabbed flyouts to provide function descriptions. Color coded prompts are used to guide you through the requirements for minimum data entry. A graphics screen is used for visual checking of the data as it is entered and a new diagnosis feature provides data entry Errors & Warnings. In the standard view, the vertical scales are exaggerated to provide clarity. Zoom facilities are provided to allow precise checking of details.
FastCAM® MTO data has many uses and you can even go a step further and use the data in an external estimating and quotation system such as FastCAM® QE to produce accurate and optimized quotes based on exact stock sizes.
FastCAM® MTO highlights :
 Imports DSTV files FastCAM files and FastBEAM files.
Inbuilt catalogues for all Standard Sections.
Inch or Metric Data input / output.
Cut/paste to & from Excel, Word and most Window Applications.
Data includes mass and surface area of all items.
Command line data entry for fast predictive data entry.
Powerful reporting allows sorting on multiple fields.
Catalogue editor: Import, update and maintain.
Setup alias names for non-standard sections.
Optional DSTV/BOM data entry from 3D CAD Systems.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is FastCAM® Free for a limited time only?
No catches. FastCAM® is not time limited and the functionality is not restricted in any way. If you intend to keep using the program after 30 days, we do require that you register. Registration is entirely free and we do not embed cookies or any other type of tracking or adware software in the program. The license is 'freeware'.
Is FastCAM® MTO multi-user?
A server or multi-user version is not available however you can send the data in the form of an email attachment and have FastCAM® MTO on as many individual PCs as you like. You do however need to register separately because each password is linked to the 'unique footprint' of a PC. Multiple registrations are free.
What is the FastCAM® MTO file format?
The MTO file has been created by FastCAM Inc. for storage and information specific to structural steel and related industry. The FastCAM® MTO software program reads and creates these MTO files. The MTO file format was originally developed as part of the FastCAM quote system however FastCAM has made it available as a separate utility program. We've made FastCAM® MTO free because of the need to establish a standard for the Steel Industry. It is free to use by all parties for the purpose of communication within the metals service industry.
Can I use the MTO format in my 3rd party application?
If you are a software developer, you may want to use the MTO file format definition so that your application can also import and read these MTO files. This is generally freely permissable by FastCAM with some standard ownership provisions. For example, a condition of use is the inclusion and maintenance of copyright information. (Note that for an MTO file to be read by FastCAM® programs it must contain the correct copyright and version information.) FastCAM would also seek written assurances that the program is not intended as competition with the FastCAM® products. Developers and third parties should first Email FastCAM.
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