Hi everyone!

I'm a woodwork teacher at a public secondary school in Vancouver, BC. I recently inherited an old full sized Shopbot router (48x96) from another woodwork teacher that wasn't using it anymore. It has a brand new control box installed.

I'm looking into software right now, so I just thought I would see what others are using.

My criteria, in no particular order:

1) Cost - Public School system = not much $
2) Ease of use - I want something where I can import ready made files and internet jpegs easily.
3) Best / simplest compatability with Shopbot Control Software.

I know there is Fusion 360 for free, and also Aspire/VCarve available. I have also heard of ArtCam. If anyone has used any of these and can offer their 2 cents, I'm more than willing to listen.

Thanks in advance!