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Database errors
Anyone Have any ideas why I've started to get the above error and how to fix it? We have been running Datapage fine for three weeks and then after logging out of the company network and then back on...
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Slot which has no tolerance callout?
Hi all, I have a slot on a drawing which has no tolerance callout for position. I'm just after any advice really. Here is a snapshot of the drawing. In the drawing notes in says to refer to...
View ArticleNew machine with no Prob hits registering (new user)
Hey everyone, Our company recently purchased a new Global S machine with the ;latest 2018 PCDMIS software. Some backstory: our company is not extremely experienced with CMM's although we do have an...
View ArticleStatistics with a profile
I am looking for a true, one result answer for a profile callout so I can run statistics and pass CPK. I have tried using formonly and formandlocation. The form and location seem to give me the correct...
View ArticleDimension Bonus
Hello All, i originally didn't think about this. However having played around a little bit and noticing a few of my older reports showing OOT due to not calculating a dimensions "Bonus" into it's...
View ArticleFixture Issues
Good afternoon, I wrote a series of programs for parts that are fixtured. The problem I am having is that whenever I ran them through, they ran fine. now that they have the new parts from the run, they...
View ArticleAdd to String
My Code: ASSIGN/POINTER={CN39} FILE/WRITELINE,FPTR,STR(POINTER)+","+CN39.M.MIN FILE/WRITELINE,FPTR,STR(POINTER)+","+CN39.M.MAX CN39 is a surface profile. The output reports the Min and Max values of...
View ArticleFixture Repeatability
Good afternoon, Would there be a standard for fixture repeatability? If so, can someone send me a link for it? It can be either ISO, DIN or ASME. Thank you in advance for any information I receive on...
View ArticleTyping const in the edit window
If I type const in the edit window, and press enter it will insert a code for a plane. I am unable to change this to lets say a circle. Is their something I am missing?
View Articlecomments to script
Hello, I am quite new in a scripting. I am using PC-DMIS 2015.1. My target is automisation of export to excel file. In my programs any dimension have number which is written in comment. Comment with...
View ArticleJust a throw out for honest opinions on upgrade for PC-DMIS
Our corporate overlords have, in their infinite wisdom, decided to upgrade all systems to new computers and windows 10. Although I personally hate windows 10, having gone so far as to reinstall 7.1 on...
View ArticlePerpendicularity of two different sized bores back to a plane?
What is the best way to call out perpendicularity of two different size ID's back to a surface?? Create a Cone?
View ArticleSlot not measruing correctly with Auto Feature - any ideas?
Hey guys, I'm trying to measure these slots but PC DIMIS is not recording them correctly for some reason. It looks like its measuring a Circle and not a slot, so my Length and Width measurements are...
View ArticleService Pack 3 now available for 2018 R2
The latest Service Pack (3) for 2018 R2 was released last week. Here's a list of the bug fixes:PCD-141323 - Corrected the issue where the Quick Fixture buttons were not maintaining their highlighting....
View ArticleAlignment and concentricities
Hello, new to PC-DMIS (Mitutoyo beforehand) programming. We have a shaft that we need to lay down its side in the Y-PLUS direction. We are looking for concentricity between the ID and an OD (datum A),...
View ArticleProbe path lines 2017R2 issues
Has anyone had probe path lines not actually show the right path that is programmed? I just went to 2017R2 offline and the probe paths in 2016.0 work just fine. It will show probe movement below the...
View ArticleTool Changers and Rotary Tables
Good morning everyone, I do most of my programming off-line. Is there a separate license for the use of the rotary table and tool changers? I would love to be able to use the tool changer off-line if I...
View ArticleCan you have MMC on a centerline datum?
Flat rectangular part A is a plane B is a centerline C is a centerline TP callout to a hole. 0.1(M) A B(M) C(M) Do I use construct width? Never used it before. Is this a legal callout? Centerline is...
View ArticleHardware Troubleshooting
Hello, Does anyone have information on what hardware is needed for a computer to connect with the CMM controller? Is that too vague of a question?
View ArticleFinding a Needle in a Constructed Feature Set
Hello All Hopefully I've got an easy one for you guys today. I've got a part that has around 1,000 points being taken all over it that are then made into a feature set that has to check within a...
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