Editing Mastercam (section)

===Early Versions===

Early versions of Mastercam were released for [[MS-DOS]] and the [[Apple_IIe| Apple IIe]] starting in the mid 1980s. <ref name="mastercam-hist"></ref>
Throughout the 1980s, Mastercam underwent significant development and improvements. It quickly gained popularity for its user-friendly interface and the robustness of its toolpaths, making it a preferred choice in manufacturing industries. As the software evolved, it added more features, such as 3D milling and lathe turning, to accommodate a wider range of manufacturing needs and complexities.<ref name="mc-company-hist1"></ref>
[[File:MastercamV9-screenshot.jpg|thumb|MastercamV9 mill screenshot showing an example part]]
In its early days, Mastercam combined ease of use with powerful programming capabilities, allowing users to design parts and control CNC machines to manufacture parts precisely. The first version of Mastercam was released in 1983<ref name="mc-hist4"></ref> and was one of the first to introduce CAD/CAM software designed for both machinists and engineers, enabling the transition from drawing board designs to digital CNC programming.<ref name="mc-company-hist2"></ref>