Cad file could not be read ha-hdkj.draw during probe setup
Rest of error message: ha-hdkj.draw contains incorrect schema This file along with other HH- draw files we copied to the probes folder Backed up PROBE.Dat file and copied the 2016 file and placed in...
View ArticlePassing Array Data to a Constructed Feature.
I'm using PC-DMIS 2012 I have 3 partial circles measured (that would actually be part of a whole circle if other features weren't in the way). This bore is down inside of a part and additional pieces...
View ArticleVersion 2017 having trouble with Auto Cone using Surface Data
PC DMIS 2017 Offline I've lost the ability to create an Auto Cone using Surface Data. I had previously created Surface Data Auto Cones in this program. Feature path lines are not showing up either. I...
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little problems with CMS106 (2017R1)
I have two different problems, which could need some enhancements... : 1- When I create a linear open scan with the CMS106, the angle of the probe in the scan window isn't taken into account in the...
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Custom Probe Builder Utility: what is this? I am trying to add a new probe of length 40MM, which is not listed on the probe utility dialogue box. Here is what did: I opened the PROBE.DAT and add...
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Adding a new probe profile. I ordered three new probes for my machine. I was careful on the Thread size, and ball diameter, but not on the length. The new length is 40MM, which is not on the Probe...
View ArticleDevice communication issues
Has anyone had an issue with their arm not communicating with pcdmis? My connection to RDS is active with no issues but for some reason will not connect to pcdmis. Any thoughts or things I should...
View ArticleSurface Profile Tolerance (comparison with CAD)
I understand surface profile tolerancing but I haven't actually done it with CMM I have a drawing that has many features dimensioned but there is this note: OMITTED TOLERANCES SHALL BE (profile symbol)...
View ArticleHit data
Hi Guys, how can i extract a hit data of a particular point or hit from a auto feature or a scanned profile ??? Thanx in advance
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DimInfo behavior in PC-DMIS 2017 vs. 2016
I notice different behavior in PC-DMIS 2017 vs. PC-DMIS 2016 inserting DimInfo Labels. In version 2016 I made a Feature Location of fist group of points (15 points), and check "T" deviation. Then I...
View ArticleEnd Stop Position - where to place Origins
Is there any standard or anything at all that tells you where to place the origin point in an alignment? Say you have a flat edge that's say 1,200mm. Naturally you'd put the origin at 600mm but is...
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Included angle creation
Still not real competent at using variables and generic features. I have a print call out for 70 degrees but am only getting 55 from each side. If I call each to Z then I get 35 each. Not sure how to...
View Articlecan't update from 2016 to 2017 SOLVED need to install it instead.
My SMA is up to date and everything...but PC DMIS is not prompting me to upgrade to 2017. When I have it check for upgrades my software tells me that it is up to date with the latest version. Does...
View ArticleLogarithms
I was going through the help files, and came across these in the math functions. LOG (Log Base 10) and LN (Natural Logarithm) are 2 math functions that are part of pcdmis. Has anyone used these and...
View ArticleForHandledFiles / ForStatsFiles
Stupid question, Ive got TONS of files sitting in both these folders, is it ok to delete them every now and then?
View ArticleBsc. Dim. Add or subtract
I just do programs for a company as a contractor.I have a thick headed inspector here that wants me to show him were it says that on a hole pattern that is called to abc that you add or subtract your...
View Articlescript problem - get highest point of each tooth of a gear
Hello there I have a problem with a basic script. I don’t know how to create a basic script though.. so I thought maybe one of you guys could help me out. First let me explain what I’m trying to do:...
View ArticleBlade.RTF and .RPT have different scan point results?
Hello, We are trying to get rid of bladerunner and use PC-DMIS and Blade with our own purpose built interface. We were going to use the blade report command within PCDMIS but as we use generic programs...
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Exact Measure - true Position question
Can anyone explain the reason for why the 4th line down in my report is red? I have created the program offline and all dimensions are reporting to nominal as you would expect? I don't understand what...
View ArticleCAD data is there, but CAD does not show up.
Good morning everyone. This is for 2017 R1. I received a program from a customer they would like us to run to qualify their parts. The issue I am having is I can not get the CAD to appear in the...
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