Inkscape is a great place to start for a new CNC user. It's a vector image editor similar to Adobe Illustrator but with the added benefit of being free. Combine that with one of the online CAM applications (MakerCAM or JSCut) and you can do most standard operations such as pocket, profile, drill with minimal effort.
The 3 video walk through below demonstrates creation of a part from start to finish and is a good place to get your feet wet especially if you don't own a full blown CAD/CAM package.
http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3149
The 3 video walk through below demonstrates creation of a part from start to finish and is a good place to get your feet wet especially if you don't own a full blown CAD/CAM package.
http://www.shapeoko.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3149
