Probe file data location
IT just upgraded my computer (offline seat). got my settings back OK, but missing my probe data. does anyone know where its located and what files do I need to import/ replace? Thanks Mike
View ArticleChanging header to auto fill serial number
I am trying to get the header label for "serial Number" to auto populate based on an input comment in the program. I am having trouble figuring out how to code the label editor to recognize the input...
View ArticleChanging header to auto fill serial number
I am wanting to get the "serial number" field in the label header to auto populate based on an input comment at the start of a program. I am having trouble figuring out how to properly change that...
View ArticleTrue Positions & MMC Hole Datums
I would like to ask a question due to the fact that me & some of my coworkers are having a debate & cannot come to a definitive answer - I was hoping someone here might be able to settle this...
View ArticleFeature id labels
I sometimes call in old programs from many moons ago into pcdmis 2018 r1. Why do the feature id labels on the cad, some show up, others are blank? No matter what I try, they do not appear, turn the...
View ArticlePoint colors
Hi everyone, how do u change color of the points on he chart? Data page+ V4.1
View ArticleHidden export option ?
Hello, I have a strange issue on one of my program. Everytime I execute it, it creates an excel export file. Even if I underline a small part of the program and use 'execute block' it creates an export...
View ArticleRemoving Empty Value from Form Dropdown List
Hello! Running PC-DMIS 2013MR1 ------------------------------------- I have a form that takes operator input at the beginning of every part program. When I start the program, the initial value is...
View ArticleCloud of Points
I am trying to capture several different profile callouts via a part scan. I figure since there are several different sections with different call outs, I must need a COP for all features. My problem...
View ArticleMini Routines
Good morning everyone, What is the best way to setup Mini Routines without the use of variables? I don't want to have to write a shorter program, I just want to be able to run the critical features...
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Xactmeasure composite FCF won't release DOF
Hi all, Here are a couple of callouts for reference. Would I be correct in saying that Xactmeasure won't properly evaluate the second half of the FCF per Y14.5, 2009 and that I need to evaluate them...
View ArticleExactMeasure or Legacy
I am trying to report the groove depicted in the snippet perpendicular to datum D and with total runout. EM tells me this isn't possible because I didn't measure the groove as a cylinder. What is the...
View ArticleExternal Alignment Issue?
One of our supervisors broke a shank tip when taking a manual hit on our shop floor 454. He then tried to remove the Tesastar head to swap it with one from another machine. Then realized these are...
View ArticleDatum target
Good afternoon. first time I have to deal with this in pcdmis. im gonna post a sketch of the part looking for some advices to align this part. the sketch shows 3 datums target on A (A1,A2,A3). dand...
View ArticlePulling hits from a loop
Please see the below code. Code: ASSIGN/V1=FDIM/2 ASSIGN/V2=PROBEDATA("DIAM")/2 ASSIGN/V3=BDIM/2 ASSIGN/V4=EDIM-GDIM ASSIGN/V5=128 ASSIGN/V6=150 ASSIGN/V7=0 ASSIGN/V8=128-1 DO/ ASSIGN/V7=V7+1...
View ArticleInvalid reading of the measured point
Hi, when running a program in PC-DMIS it sometimes gives me the error: "Invalid reading of the measured point". Then I press play and it can continue, but sometimes it doesn't and gives me other errors...
View ArticleOnerror
I am trying to use the ONERROR (edge not detected) command allow the CMM to locate a part fixtured on a mandrel. It is a part we have to measure with the zoom lens. I would like for it to first look at...
View ArticleVB output to excel
I have a script that i found on here somewhere that creates excel reports and imports all the data in rows. I would like for the data to be imported in columns. I tried it by changing all the row...
View ArticleGetting a New CMM
Good Morning, I have 3 4.5.4 SF using 2016 pc-dmis cad and tp20s. I need a quote for another CMM. I would like a Tigo instead of another 454. I proved a part with some long probe builds and I have...
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