In either case, a 3D CAD system automates the process of changing the model and re-programming the tool path in the CAM system, especially when the CAD system and the CAM package are fully integrated.

The BobCAM plug-in works inside SolidWorks. The BobCAM plug-in works inside SolidWorks, letting users generate toolpaths and G-code for two, three, and four-axis machining from CAD part models ...

Esprit 2005 CAM software reads and machines from native SolidWorks part files.