Docking View
Each time I open up a part program in PC-DMIS, it defaults into Docking View each time. When I right click on the edit window and select Docking View, it will go away. But when I close out the program...
View ArticleSolid model changed
A while back I programmed a part using the solid model using vector points. Tonight they brought in a part for me to measure only to find that the part has been up rev'd. Do I have any options...
View ArticleCreation of a script for a toolbar button to insert a command line
Hello all!! How to create a script to insert this command lines in a program? In the end i want to create a button for a toolbar that runs this script. C1 =COMMENT/INPUT,NO,FULL SCREEN=NO, Dimensional...
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I was on Indeed the other day. No that I am thinking of leaving I just like to see whats out there and I keep an eye on jobs that TJ might like. I saw a CMM job for GKN. If you want I can send you the...
View ArticleHasp question
Just a quick question. can i take my hasp when I'm not using it at my current workstation and plug it in say to a laptop and install PCDMIS on that laptop? I'm asking because i'd like to do some...
View ArticleHow to find what type of controller is installed to the machine
I want to know what type of controller is installed to the CMM birdge type DEA machine 9.15.8 how to find the controller name installed to the machine in PC or other means
View ArticleWhere the symbol "S" like M(maximum material) is used in...
Where the symbol "S" like M(maximum material) is used in XACT MEASURE.
View ArticleI use generic feature and feature set to ask symmetry in legacy dimension IS...
I use generic feature and feature set to ask symmetry in legacy dimension.(PCDMIS 2015 CAD++) Because if i ask symmetry in legacy by selecting two features(lines) and a datum, i get a symmetry value...
View ArticlePCDLRN.EXE FeatureTools.dll error
When trying to open up the PCDLRN.exe (2014) application, I get a popup error message stating: The procedure entry point ??0BaseLine@FeatureTools@@QEAA@PEAN00000_NW4DataTy...
View ArticleRunout of Threads
Good Afternoon: I have never used the runout dimensions before. How would you check runout of threads on a CMM?
View ArticleChange probe tip gave me out of range error
I have a program with a 4 x 40 mm probe tip. I wanted to change the probe tip to a 2.5 x 50 because that was already qualified. when i tried running the program the program took two hit inside a circle...
View ArticleCalibration results Query
Hi I am having an issue calibrating a probe. Please see the results of the probe cal attached. I am having trouble with the stddev of some angles. They read v high. However when I calibrate them with...
View ArticleSurface point measurement strategy (total noob here)
Hey Guys I'm new to Pc Dmis, (I literally got my level one last week). I'm not even sure if I'm posting in the correct place! Anyhow, I need help. I'm to measure surface points on a part and I have no...
View ArticleMaterial Offset (CAD does not match part)
I work in additive manufacturing and Ive been asked to check a part that we have not machined yet. We have CAD data but its the finished machined data. We have added .040" of stock to the part to allow...
View ArticleShow Dimensions on the report only when out of tolerance
I have dimensions that are more important and dimensions that are less important on my report. So there are dimensions that don“t have to appear on every report. I want to show them only when they are...
View ArticleProfile tolerace on circle/diameter
we have given a circle with a diameter with profile tolerance and position. the question is on the diameter with the profile tolerance. lets say the profile tolerance is give as 0.02 and should the...
View ArticleProbe angles no longer used?
is there a way to look up how often probe angles are used? most recent used? I feel we are calibrating a lot of unused angles but not sure how to move forward with removing not needed ones.
View ArticleArticle 1
hello! I'm new in the forum, I have a problem with our CMM; when the CMM is running a routine collapses and shows a mistake. "over speed on exe X" someone can help me??
View ArticleProtected mode switch on
Hi , I am using PC-DMIS Cad++2015. I would like to know how to switch on the protected mode. All I can see is setting editor,online and operator mode only. Could any one help me please ? Sekhar
View ArticleLooped arrays/dimensions
Hello everyone, I'll try to keep this short and explain it the best I can. I've been using loops a lot recently and was trying to figure out a way to easily sort through the dimensions from a loop...
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