Execution Box
Is there a way to hide the execution box while a program is running? I'd like to be able to minimize pc dmis and not have to move this box around while I'm trying to read the news & wait for my...
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External Alignments
I am still a little wet behind the ear when it comes to programming our CMM machines and our previous programmer is no longer here. We measure aluminum wheels on our machine and the vary in size from...
View ArticleDeleting a part from the database
I am using Datpage 5 Release and I have looked up in the user manual how to delete parts and it says right click and chose delete. I do not have that option and the Hex Tec that was here installing it...
View ArticleHow to transfer a b/p note to a excel sheet.
I'am trying to figure out away to take a b/p note & transfer it to the dim. column of a excel sheet .There was a spread sheet posted on here that transfers data from pc-dmis to a excel sheet.I know...
View ArticleExecution Box / Window
Does anyone know if it is possible to tap into the data that feeds the execution box to something outside of PCDMIS? We have some parts that take a tremendous time to CMM and it would be nice to create...
View ArticleDatapage
I haven't used datapage for sometime and need to create a new variable set. What are the steps to get this started.
View ArticleRotation of a slotted pin
Hello, I have a gage with some slotted pins. I have beeped the pins as rounded slots. How can I dimension the rounded slot and find out if the slotted pin is rotated to the proper angle. Using 2015.1...
View ArticleProfile of sphere
Just out of curiosity. I have touched on this subject before. I have to report a Profile back to itself. I normally report it Least Square. I chose Vector Least Square and it came out better. What is...
View ArticleCalibration of Rotating Start Probe
Good Afternoon Everyone: Considering getting a Tigo in the future. We currently have a 4.5.4 SF with manual head. Due to the limits of the CMM head, I use star probe with tips 1-5 and calibration...
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Cad File Upside Down
Good evening, I am writing off-line using 2015.1. This part is a two operation part. My question is this, How do I get the probe back in z+ once I've flipped the part? Thanks!!
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View ArticleCAD feature to CAD feature measurement?
Is there an equivalent of Solidworks measuring tape tool in PC Dmis? I'm usually the first person to do an detailed review of our engineer's work and often have to jump back and forth to solid works to...
View Articlemanual retract for analog probing
has anyone noticed the conflict when changing the analog manual probe retract in the F5 parameters menu in an inch program? it seems to go into a never ending arguement and i have to fight past an...
View ArticleDefault of OUTPUT in dimensions
Hi Guys. Is there a way to change the default value so the dimension-results DON'T go to "STATS" or "BOTH", but only to "REPORT"? Our SPC-software can't handle the data from ex. FCFLOC's so the data...
View ArticleAir Leaking From Machine?
We had a guy come in to help determine trouble areas where air is leaking around the shop. Well he's tagged my machine, the z axis arm to be exact. Is it normal for the machine to hiss out air at the...
View ArticleProblems Building Star Probe and Calibration
All, This is the first "star probe" I've worked with so far. I built it in the probe utility box. I am unsure if I have built it up correctly or if the options for what I need are even available. If...
View Articlecreating a 3d model: Reverse Engineering
I am using 2015 mr1 cad ++ they want me to scan a part so they can create a solid model, can this be done?
View ArticleSERIOUS control BUG (in my opinion): wrist rotation not halted by jogbox...
BRAND NEW Blobal, er Global with 2016 x64 Build # 983 (Service Pack 4) & DC800 controller Either in the software (Pcdmis) OR in the hardware (controller) or hardware software (controller) Proofing...
View ArticleFailing Gage R&R
I have some very tight tolerances that I am trying to hold, and a gage r&r i am doing is failing on the location of holes. Reading on the forum it says to turn on temp comp (axes plus part) at the...
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Trouble with Auto Notch Slot
I am having an issue with the auto notch slot. I am wondering if anyone else has had any issues with this. I am running PC-DMIS 2016 SP 5. My part is sitting on the CMM so the slot is to the back side...
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