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General Information
2 General Information
CAT1000S
The CAT1000S program compares measured points and 3D surfaces.
For a list of the supported formats, go to the topic "Load Model".
The program also enables you to compare borders and surfaces.
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Hints for Help
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Main Window
4 Main Window
4.1 Introduction
The measurement with CAT1000S can be realized in two ways:
Start GEOPAK and call the surface measurement.
Start CAT1000S and activate GEOPAK for the real measurement.
In some instances, the procedures are a bit different for the two types of measurement.
We will indicate this wherever applicable.
Getting Started and Further Steps
If you did not yet load a model, you first should do that (see details of "Load Model ").
You can ...
View the model and get information about it (see details of "View and
Analyse Model ")
Select single surfaces and slightly modify the model (see details of "Extract
CAD-Data ")
Search points on the borders of the model and send these to GEOPAK for
further processing (see details of "Search Border Points ")
Create sections through the model (see details of "Presetting for Definition of
Sections").
Configure your screen (see details of "Screen Configuration ")
Align the part (see details of "Define Co-ordinate System ")
Perform the actual comparison with the measured points (see details
"Comparison with Measurement Data ")
Turn and rotate the points so that the deviations as a whole get minimised
(see details of "Best Fit ")
Prepare graphical and numerical documentation of the results (see
"Presentation of Results ")
Send the results in standard formats to other systems (see details of "Output
to External Systems ")
Measure more parts in repeat mode (see details of "Repeat Mode ")
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If you have chosen your favourite window arrangement and sizes, you can store this; then
you get the same configuration again when restarting the program. You store the
configuration via the pull-down menu ("Window / Store Window Positions").
Histogram (Information Window)
The classes of the histogram are labelled in a different way, depending on whether all
measurement points have the same tolerance or not.
If all measurement points have the same tolerance, the classes (limits) are labelled in
millimetres.
If there are measurement points with different tolerances, the classes are labelled in
"Percent", and the points are assigned to these classes depending on the percentage of
the individual tolerance.
List of Measurement Points
In this list, you automatically find all necessary information about the measurement points.
The table is online-updated line by line during the measurement course.
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Example:
You are working with a CAD model in CAT1000S. You have, for example,
already saved several views of the model.
You want to load a new, current model. The new model hardly differs from
the old model.
Use the function "Clear model". Then import the updated model. The new
model is loaded in the same part.
If you have deleted the old model, you should not close CAT1000S. If you close
CAT1000S before you have loaded the new model, all CAT1000S files for this
part are deleted.
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For using a feature file, read the help topics for the topic "WEPROM". Start with the topic
"Import of CAD-Files with Feature File: Introduction".
CAT1000S / CAT1000P requires planes. Are there no planes, no model is displayed.
Although some CAD-systems display all kinds of lines, those are not sufficient for a
spacial comparison. The lines must be connected with the planes.
In case that the plane to be measured does not fully correspond to the specimen,
CAT1000S / CAT1000P offers a variety of options to adjust the default values according
to the specimen.
You can mirror the model using the symbols , and for
"No mirroring". These options are important for the automotive industry. The
engineering data are, e.g. for a wing, only drawn up once, e.g. for the right
wing. However, both the right and the left wing must be measured.
Settings
The following paragraph is only relevant to CAT1000S (topic: sheet
thickness, see below).
For sheet panel parts you can enter a "sheet thickness". For panel sheets
sometimes only the form of the "underside" is given, but probing is only
possible on the "upside". In this case you enter the sheet thickness which is
then compensated for in the course of the tolerance comparisons.
Furthermore it is possible
that although the upside of a sheet panel part is defined by the CAD data,
the press tool of the underside must be measured.
Ö In this case you enter the sheet thickness and
Ö click on the appropriate checkmark button.
This appears as though you had entered a (not permitted) negative sheet
thickness.
You can assign the characteristic "Fixture" to the complete CAD-Model. For
this, refer to the topic "Fixtures: Introduction".
Often the CAD data are faulty. We can help you with some
problems (for this, please read thoroughly under the topic "Extract
CAD data"). In case of other problems, the data record needs to
be revised.
Automatic monitoring
Upon each restart, CAT1000S / CAT1000P checks if the latest CAD data of the work
piece to be measured are installed. If not, an alert message appears
• that the data have changed and
• a message to load the changed data to avoid mistakes.
For more information about this topic, please refer to "Load Model: Steps".
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In the dialogue window "Import single model", use the button to select the required
model from a directory.
The list box "CAD format" shows the file format of the selected CAD model.
However, it is possible that the file extension has been defined by the user.
Ö In this case, use the list box to assign the required CAD file format to the
CAD file.
The list box only displays those CAD file formats that are released by the
dongle.
In the dialogue windows "Import single model” and “Import multiple model” you find the
button “Import settings”.
Activate the button “Import settings” in order to determine the settings of the translator of
the selected file type in the following dialogue.
For more information about this topic, please refer to "Load Model: Import Settings".
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Ö In the dialogue window "Determine the colour of the model ", click on one of
these options
• Surfaces
• Edges
• Vertices
• Sections
• Background
• CAT1000P-elements
• Fixtures
• Highlight or
• Selection
Ö In the following window "Colours" proceed according to the Windows
conventions and confirm.
4.14 Zooming
Ö Keep the right and the left mouse key and the Ctrl-
keysimultaneously activated.
Ö Move the mouse to shift the model.
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Method 2
You can zoom in on your model whenever the mouse pointer is displayed as a
"magnifying pointer". Then, the mouse pointer is displayed as a magnifying pointer.
Ö Move the "Magnifying Pointer" to one corner point of the area you want to
zoom.
Ö Keep the left mouse button pressed and open a rectangle around the area.
As soon as you release the mouse button, the area is displayed filling the
whole model window.
You can repeat this – even in the zoomed area – several times.
Ö To return to the initial state, click in the menu bar on "View / Zoom All".
Dynamic Zoom
With this icon, you can realize a dynamic zoom. Click with the left mouse button
(magnifying glass with vertical outline pointer) on the graphics. By using the elevator
up/down, you increase/reduce your model.
Rotation and Shift
With the rotation, shift and animation functions (beginning from the
left), you proceed in a similar fashion.
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If you want to measure a part with CAT1000S, you can see the part in the
CAT1000S main window in a centered position; the Z-axis is upright to the screen.
Normally, you would like to display your part on the screen in the same angle of view it is
positioned on the CMM. That means, you must rotate the part around one or several axes.
You can do that ...
...e.g. with the X, Y and Z keys on your keyboard (with the shift button, you
rotate in the opposite direction) or …
with the icons (here an example for "Rotate +Z"). If you point your
mouse cursor on one of the symbols, the balloon shows which rotation
function you have activated (we explain projections later).
Furthermore, you have the possibility to rotate the model with the arrow keys
and the PgUp key respectively the PgDn key. Rotation is realised around the
axes of the current view.
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In the Title line of the commands window you see the name of the part you are currently
processing.
Below this line you find the three buttons "Stop", "Continue" and "Delete" (from left).
In the View you see the commands in a tree structure.
Overview
You can control,
which commands / elements have already been transferred to GEOPAK and
have already been measured.
The list displays these completed commands in bold;
which commands / elements are still in the buffer (normal fond) and which
commands still need to be worked off;
which command in the list is currently being processed.
The window "Commands window" does not replace the result field in GEOPAK
with its detailed information.
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When the program is in the pause mode and you are learning further commands,
you are asked whether you want to end the pause mode.
Activate the button "Continue" only after you have remedied the
error.
For this, also refer to the topic "Application Example for the
Commands Window". You can, for example, remove the error by
defining an intermediate position in GEOPAK or by deleting a
command in the commands window.
Delete
You can delete all commands that have not yet been learnt in the
GEOPAK part program. For this, highlight the relevant commands in the
"Commands window" and click on the button "Delete".
You can also delete the last command executed. Proceed as described
above.
In case that a command was not learnt with CAT1000S / CAT1000P, you
can not delete this command in CAT1000S / CAT1000P.
When commands are stored in GEOPAK that stand after the last
command of CAT1000S / CAT1000P, these commands are also deleted
when you delete the last command in CAT1000S / CAT1000P.
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Second option
When the CMM can not reach a probed measurement point, you have a further option:
Ö Delete the current measurement point from the commands window.
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5 Settings
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Healing
With this option you can determine whether you want the ACIS model to be corrected
after performed conversion.
Read also dirty elements
Faulty elements are shown after the import of the CAD file.
Convert unit of model in mm (millimetre)
With this option you can convert the unit of the model in millimetres.
Also read blinded out elements
With this option you can determine whether blinded-out or hidden (not to be displayed)
entities are considered during the conversion from IGES to ACIS.
Separate spline contours
With this option you can determine whether you want the borders of faulty spline planes to
be repaired.
Display log
When you select this option, a log file is created and opened.
Used trim contour
With this option you can define if you want the 2D- or 3D-contours to be considered during
conversion or if you want to use the default setting from the IGES file for this. If the file
contains only 3D-contours, no 2D-contours can be read.
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Check entities
When you select this option, the generated ACIS entities are checked and entered into the
log.
Read attributes
Use this option to define the attributes to be transferred. Attributes like, for example,
name, layer and colour can be transferred.
Healing
With this option you can determine whether the ACIS model shall be corrected after
performed conversion.
Display log
When you select this option, a log file is created and opened.
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Read class I
Read class II
Read class III
Read class IV
Read class V
Read class VI
For further information about the options “Read class I” up to “Read class VI”, please refer
to the STEP standard.
Read also free points
Use this option to define if free points shall be converted or ignored.
Read attributes
Use this option to define the attributes to be transferred. Attributes like, for example,
name, layer and colour can be transferred.
Healing
With this option you can determine whether the ACIS model shall be corrected after
performed conversion.
Display log
When you select this option, a log file is created and opened.
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Number of decimals
Here, you can define the number of decimals.
Use whole machine for collision control
Use this option to perform the collision control with the whole machine and all selected
components, e.g.: CMM, complete probe system, racks.
If this option is not selected, the collision control only checks the probe sphere for
collision. This option is in most cases much less time consuming and in many cases
sufficient.
Maximum step size for collision control
Here, you enter a value in the unit of your CAD model. Collisions with objects that are
smaller than this step size are possibly not recognised. On the other hand, a smaller
value entails a bigger calculation effort and is thus more time consuming.
For further information regarding the dialogue refer to:
Settings for Measurement: Position Tolerance
Settings for Measurement: Nominal Value
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5.5 Simulation
Preparation
Before starting a simulation, you should go to "Settings for machine display" and select
the components of the system that are to be represented in the simulation.
Read the topic "Settings for Machine Display".
Task
CAT1000P and CAT1000S provide options for simulation and collision control for your
current measurement task. This function also considers the kinematic model of your
complete CMM.
Applicable for CAT1000P only:
When working with CAT1000P, you can also perform a simulation and collision control
with an already existing part program. This is useful when, for example, you have
changed an existing part program with the part program editor.
Two simulations
CAT1000S/CAT1000P offer two types of simulation.
Preview simulation
Before the CMM starts to move, a preview shows the simulation of the movement path
and the measurement in 3D-view.
Following this simulation, the probe shown in 3D-view moves back to start position.
Also read the topic "Preview simulation".
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6.1 Fixtures
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Ö Then activate the button "Fixture element". This way, the surface
has the attribute "Fixture".
Result: The picked surface of the CAD-model is not used for measurement and
calculation.
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Hint:
You can also click several surfaces with the picking tool. Then assign the attribute
"Fixture" to multiple surfaces in the dialogue "Picked elements".
Related topics
Fixtures: Introduction
Complete CAD-Model is Fixture
Single Import of CAD-Model
Reset Fixture Status
The settings for the 3D-view are described in the following topics:
Fixtures in 3D-View
Define Colours for Model
Upon the start of thedialogue, the list displays all fixture elements. The
buttons "Fixture surfaces" and "Fixture edges" are represented as active.
When clicking and therefore deactivating the button "Fixture surfaces", the list will
only show the edges with the attribute "Fixture".
When clicking and therefore deactivating the button "Fixture edges", the list will
only show the surfaces with the attribute "Fixture".
Use the buttons "Fixture surfaces" and "Fixture edges" to sort the list
of fixture elements. You can not use these two buttons to change the actual
status of the fixture elements.
Use the buttons in the lower part of the dialogue "Reset fixture status" to change the
actual status of the fixture elements. Proceed as follows:
Ö With a click on the button "All", all fixture elements are reset. In this case it is
irrelevant which fixture elements you have marked in the list.
Ö With a click on the button "OK", only the fixture elements you have marked in
the list are reset.
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edges) in the CAD-model that previously had the status "normal", are now
reversed to the status "Fixture".
Related topics
Fixtures: Introduction
Complete CAD-Model is Fixture
Single Import of CAD-Model
Part of Model is Fixture
The settings for the 3D-view are described in the following topics:
Fixtures in 3D-View
Define Colours for Model
You must choose the way via the menu bar with the "Measurement / Single
Mode" functions. Thus, the two programs can communicate. Don’t try to start
GEOPAK via the PartManager. No communication will be possible.
Proceed as follows
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You can deactivate the selected elements. Example: Some of the elements
(surfaces or edges) shall not be used for measurement.
You can assign the status "Fixture element" to the picked elements. For this,
read the topic "Fixtures: Introduction".
You can completely hide the picked elements. Example: Some surfaces shall not
be shown in a printout.
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CAT1000S
When working with CAT1000S, you can use the dialogue "Element point" to create
individual measurement points. These measurement points you can measure and tolerate
with CAT1000S.
If you want to measure surfaces, you should use the CAT1000S function "Element
surface" (via the menu bar / Measure). For this, also refer to the help topic "Freeform
Surface Measurement".
Working Steps in the Dialogue "Element Point"
Hint
If you work only with CAT1000P, the functions you use for
measuring and tolerating are deactivated.
We suggest the following sequence for the inputs in the dialogue "Element point":
Ö From the list box in the first line of the dialogue, select the option "Surface
points", "Edge points" or "Vertices".
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Recalculate Point
Also refer to the topic "Calculate".
Loop counter
Is the memory number incremented by 1, the loop counter is adjusted accordingly.
A requirement is that you are in a loop in GEOPAK. Otherwise the function will be
deactivated. This function is not possible when using the function "Tolerance of
distance".
Instant measurement
The activated points are immediately measured and transferred to GEOPAK.
The dialogue window remains open.
The OK-button is deactivated.
Example: If you want to measure many points, select this option. It is not necessary to
confirm each point with "OK".
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Theoretical Point
Ö Enter an offset.
The co-ordinates of the theoretical point (for positive values) are moved in
opposite direction to the normal line of the surface.
Aim:
You create a theoretical point on the surface not defined in the CAD-model.
Measurement Point / Probing Point
Ö Enter an offset.
The co-ordinates of the probing point are moved in opposite direction of the
probing direction. For example, the probing in Z is at a higher level.
Aim:
You enter this offset to avoid a collision.
Measuring and Tolerating / Distance along Probing Direction
The co-ordinates of the theoretical point and of the probing point are moved in opposite
direction to the probing direction.
Consequence: The result always refers to the surface actually measured.
For this, also refer to the topic "Offset: Examples"
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Example:
The target / measurement point cannot be reached with the surface measurement due to
the fact that the probe touches another surface first.
In this case, the program is not using the point you have picked in the 3D-view for the
tolerance comparison.
Here, the following points are used for the tolerance comparison:
The nominal point is the surface point next to the measurement point not
compensated (probing point).
The actual point is the point that has been probed. As the material of the
workpiece prevents a direct probing path, this point is not the point that has
been clicked on in the 3D-view.
Related topics:
Tolerance of Distance: Further Differences
Element Point
Best Fit after Tolerance of Distance
Tolerance of Distance: Tolerate
Tolerance of Distance: Steps
Further Tolerance Options
Tolerance of Distance: Output
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The distance between the "Theoretical element" and the measured point is
calculated in probing direction.
The calculated distance is tolerated. This is the tolerance comparison
"Distance". The result of the tolerance comparison is transferred back to
CAT1000S by GEOPAK.
Example
You can use the function "Tolerance of distance" for example in the following situation:
The nominal points on a surface from a CAD-system are given. Additionally given are the
directions of the normal lines in the surface points. However, only the deviations
perpendicular to the surface shall be ascertained.
The distance along the probing direction can also be a negative value.
In this case, material is missing.
To define further tolerance options, click on the symbol. Refer also to the topic
"Further Tolerance Options".
Related topics:
Element Point
Tolerance of Distance
Best Fit after Tolerance of Distance
Tolerance of Distance: Tolerate
Further Tolerance Options
Tolerance of Distance: Output
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You can transfer the feature to STATPAK. For this, the feature must first be
assigned a name. As soon as at least one character is entered as a name, the symbol
"Transfer statistical data" is activated. The name of the feature can also be entered
protocol purposes only.
Additional information:
Position number: You can use the position number e.g. for an initial sample.
In the initial sample report program of Mitutoyo, the features are sorted by
this number before they are printed. This allows you to perform the
measurement in a different sequence than the sequence by which the
characteristics are required in the report.
A feature (label): This can be the grid square identification in a bigger
drawing, for example, to make it easier to locate the feature.
A datum label: This label is intended for an allowed use of the MMC. Here,
the drawing sometimes specifies that the MMC may also be applied to a
reference element (e.g. 'A'). In cases where GEOPAK allows the application
of the MMC, you find also the possibility to enter this reference identification.
Upon inputting the data you receive a list of the references that have already
been defined.
Related topics:
Element point
Tolerance of Distance
Best Fit after Tolerance of Distance
Tolerance of Distance: Tolerate
Tolerance of Distance: Steps
Tolerance of Distance: Output
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Ö In the dialogue "Surface profile tolerance", select the desired surface from
the list. Then enter the desired tolerance into the input field "Width
tolerance". Confirm with "OK". The command "Surface profile tolerance" is
transferred to GEOPAK.
GEOPAK
After the measurement, all deviations of the measurement points of the element "Surface"
are calculated in CAT1000S and transferred to GEOPAK. The largest deviation (absolute
value) is multiplied by 2.0 and compared with the defined tolerance.
In the field for results in GEOPAK, the result of the surface profile tolerance is shown in
one line.
Hint
You can use the surface profile tolerance in learn mode and repeat mode.
In the dialogue "Surface profile tolerance" you can use this symbol to define
"Further Tolerance Options".
You can transfer the feature to STATPAK. For this, you must first assign a name
for the feature. As soon as at least one character has been entered as a name, the
symbol "Transfer statistic data" is activated. However, the feature name may also be
entered for the protocol only.
Additional information:
Position number – you can, for example, use the position number for
measurements of initial samples. In the Mitutoyo program for initial sample
reports, the features are sorted by this number before they are printed out.
This allows you to execute the measurement in a different sequence than the
sequence in which features are required in the report.
A further feature (label) – this can, for example, be the grid description of a
more complex drawing to facilitate finding the feature.
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Upon activation of the "Show advanced movement path" function the entire
movement path will be displayed in the 3D view. This comprises all the
movement paths and measurement points to be transferred to GEOPAK with
the next part program command.
For CAT1000P only:
With the "Automatic element finished" function activated, the movement path from the last
measurement point to the clearance height will also be displayed in the 3D view.
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Activate the "Move CMM" function using the symbol or the menu "Measurement"
and "Move machine".
For detailed information about this subject refer to:
"Settings for machine movement" dialogue
"Move machine" dialogue
Move CMM: Background
Intermediate positions: Three methods
Intermediate positions: One or more methods
Move CMM: Confirm position
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Upon completion of these two steps the co-ordinates (numerical values) of the calculated
intermediate position will be shown in the "Move machine" dialogue. This position is also
shown in the graphics window.
"Recalculate point": Click on this symbol, if you have manually changed the
values and you want to see the target position in the graphics.
"Recalculate and show": Activate this function, if the movement path from the
current machine position to the intermediate position is to be updated automatically after
manual changes have taken place in the dialogue. Then, the movement path is
automatically displayed before the CMM starts moving.
"Restart dialogue": Click on this symbol if you want the dialogue to remain open
after the intermediate position has been reached.
Confirm with "OK" to actually start the CMM movement.
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If you have deactivated the check box "Confirm position" in the window "Settings
for machine movement" and if you have at the same time deactivated the
collision control, this constitutes a risk of collisions. In this case there will be no
alert before the CMM carries out any movement that may cause a collision.
In case you use the "Move machine" dialogue to check the selected co-
ordinates, the 3D view will show a line from the current to the calculated
position of the CMM.
The line and positions are shown in the colours you have defined for "Move
CMM" in the "Settings for probe display" dialogue window (via menu bar,
"Settings", "Graphics").
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Use these symbols to define what is to be measured (left button for "Surface"
and right button for "Edge").
If you wish a voice comment for each measurement point, click this symbol.
Tolerance
Under "Tolerance", two options are suggested:
"Mean value is the best value" and
"Lower limit is the best value".
The mean value is calculated as follows:
Mean value = lower tolerance + (upper tolerance – lower tolerance) / 2
Furthermore, enter the tolerance values (upper and lower tolerance). Also one-sided
tolerances are supported.
Sheet thickness
Under "Sheet thickness" you can enter a value into the input field "Offset".
With this value you can add an individual offset for each element surface.
This makes sense when your model contains different sheet thicknesses.
To transfer the feature to STATPAK, click this symbol after you have
first entered the feature name into the input field.
Select the function "Attach point number to name" if you want to add a
point number to the feature name. In this case, the deviation of each
measurement point is a single feature.
If you are not selecting the function "Attach point number to name", all
measurement points of an element are measured as a single feature.
Hint
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Example
In a series measurement (many parts of the same kind), you want to measure several
freeform surface points in a certain sequence.
This sequence is not the sequence in which CAT1000S processes the measurement task.
Reason: The measurement in CAT1000S automatically optimises the move.
By defining a position number, the desired freeform surface point is inserted at the desired
position of the measurement point table.
Please proceed as follows
Ö Enter a "2" into the input field "Position number".
Ö With position number 2, you measure six points.
Ö Enter a "3" into the input field "Position number".
Ö With position number 3, you measure four points.
The measurement point table lists your freeform surface points in the following sequence:
The first line (index 1) shows the freeform surface point with the position
number 2 and measurement point number 1.
The sixth line (index 6) shows the freeform surface point with the position
number 2 and measurement point number 6.
The seventh line (index 7) shows the freeform surface point with the position
number 3 and measurement point number 1.
The tenth line (index 10) shows the freeform surface point with the position
number 3 and measurement point number 10.
Please note
Measurement points without position number are assigned the number 0 by
CAT1000S. This means that the measurement point table lists these measurement
points before the other measurement points.
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You can also use the option "Restrict comparison" to define edges. Proceed in
the same way as described for surfaces.
For using the function "Restrict comparison" during a measurement, read the help topic
"Automatically Check Restriction of Comparison".
Read also:
Restrict Comparison: Example
Restrict Comparison: Steps
Restrict Comparison: Surface Measurement
Combine Several Surfaces
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Illustration 1
1 = workpiece; 2 = probing point
3 = CAD-model; 4 = surface point
S1 = "surface 1" of the CAD-model; S2 = "surface 2" of the CAD-model
Situation (see ill. 1):
There is a form deviation between the workpiece and the CAD-model.
CAT1000S always calculates the distance between the probing point on the surface of the
workpiece and the next positioned surface point of the CAD-model.
In this example: The next positioned surface point (4) is on "surface 2". However, you wish
to calculate the distance between the probing point and the surface point on "surface 1".
Solution (see ill. 2):
With the option "Restrict comparison" you determine that only the "surface 1" of the CAD-
model shall be included in the calculation.
Result: CAT1000S ignores the "surface 2" and calculates the distance between the
probing point and the next position surface point of the CAD-model. This point is
positioned – as required – on "surface 1".
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Illustration 2
1 = workpiece; 2 = probing point
3 = CAD-model; 4 = surface point
S1 = "surface 1" of the CAD-model; S2 = "surface 2" of the CAD-model
You can also use the option "Restrict comparison" to define edges. Proceed in
the same way as described for surfaces.
To get to this dialogue, use the symbol "Pick surface (with mouse)"
or via the menu bar / Tools / Pick surfaces.
Ö Click on one or more surfaces of the CAD-model that shall be included in the
calculation. For highlighting several surfaces in the 3D-view, activate the
"Shift"-key and simultaneously click on the surfaces.
Ö Open the dialogue "Picked elements"
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• using the right mouse key / context menu "Info. about picked
surfaces" or
• using the menu bar / Tools / Surface / Info picked surface.
Working steps in the dialogue "Picked elements"
Ö In the dialogue "Picked elements", highlight one or more picked surfaces in
the list ("Shift"-key and mouse click). Assign name(s) to this surface(s).
Ö Type the name in the input field "Name".
Ö To complete the definition of the surface / surfaces, click on the
Symbol "Store".
You can also use the option "Restrict Comparison" to define edges. Proceed in
the same way as described for surfaces.
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You can also use the option "Restrict comparison" to define edges. Proceed in
the same way as described for surfaces.
To get to the dialogue "Picked model point", go to the menu bar / Tools / Pick
model points, or click the icon "Pick model points (with mouse)".
Task
CAT1000S: With the function "Picked model point" you can measure points to create a
freeform surface. For this, select the option "Surface points" from the list box.
CAT1000P and CAT1000S: With the function "Picked model point" you can determine the
point positions by clicking into the 3D-view. In this case, three options are available:
Surface points
Edge points
Vertices
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Example: You wish to define the clearance height to the workpiece. With a click into the
3D-view, you determine the top point of the workpiece. The co-ordinates of the point are
automatically shown in the three boxes.
If only one point on the model shall be measured – independent of the freeform surface –
select the function "Element Point".
Read also the topic Work Steps in Dialogue "Picked Model Point".
Instant measurement
The picked points are instantaneously measured and transferred to GEOPAK.
The dialogue window remains open.
The OK-button is deactivated.
Example: If you want to measure many points, select this option and you need not confirm
each point with "OK".
Recalculate point
If you want, for example, to enter exact values for a point, click into the input fields behind
X, Y and Z and enter the values using the keyboard and confirm by clicking the icon.
The point moves to the new position.
Example: Maybe you wish to measure certain points from a drawing.
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Ö Click on the symbol “Create grid for measurement” or select via the
menu “Tools” the function “Create grid for measurement”.
The mouse cursor is now represented as a probe.
Ö Click on the plane to be measured.
The selected plane is highlighted in red.
The dialogue “Create grid” is displayed.
Ö Click on the symbol “Create grid for measurement” or select via the
menu bar “Tools / Create grid for measurement”.
The mouse cursor is now represented as a probe.
Ö While keeping the “Shift”-key pressed, click on the planes to be measured.
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For the option "Change probing direction" please read the topic "Change
Probing Direction".
For information about the options
If you activate the button "Dialogue is restarted after measurement”, the dialogue is
automatically restarted after the measurement in order to measure a new element.
Status line
If you have activated the button "Calculate", the status line (in the lower part of the
dialogue window) displays the number of points to be measured and the number of points
you have defined (in brackets).
Grid measurement and probe change
You can combine the grid measurement with the automatic probe change.
All probe changes are displayed.
Because all probe changes are performed during the measurement without
interruption, a risk of collision exists. Therefore you have to perform a visual
check of the probe changes in the 3D-view before starting the grid measurement.
For information about this topic, please read "Automatic Probe Change".
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Now reverse the last step by clicking again on "Exchange start and end point".
The measurement points are now distributed as shown in the illustration below.
Click on "Flip grid direction". The start point is exchanged for the point
positioned diagonally opposite.
The measurement points are now distributed as shown in the illustration below.
Example 2
Starting situation:
You have defined a grid with three lines and three points per line. You have hidden the
surfaces of the model. The first measurement point is represented in yellow, the last
measurement point in blue.
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Click on the "Change Probing Direction" symbol, if the surface normal in the
CAD model is wrong. CAT1000S automatically reverses the surface normal.
Reversing the surface normal
The surface normal is used for calculating the probing direction. Usually the
surface normal points out of the material. This is the case particularly with
volume models (e.g. for models which have been read-in in the STEP
format.
The surface normal can, of course, point into the material as well. This
happens quite often with models which are purely surface-oriented (e.g.
VDAFS, IGES). In this case CAT1000S would calculate the probing direction
not correctly. This would result in collisions.
CAT1000S automatically reverses the normal in the event of recognisable
mistakes in the CAD model. CAT1000S is, however, not capable of
recognising mistakes in the CAD model in all cases.
In such a case you see right from the 3D view of the measurement point
preview whether the surface normal and the probing direction calculated
from it are correct or not. If the probing direction is wrong, you can reverse
the surface normal by a mouse click.
If you want to stop the measurement, click on the icon. By clicking on the "Measure
Grid" icon, you can continue the measurement whenever you want. The measurement will
be continued where you have stopped it before.
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and the collision control of CAT1000S is active. You can see that at
the icon (to the left). If you can’t see the icon, you must proceed as described
under "Program Run".
The clearance height is used in case that CAT1000S has calculated that a
clearance height is required to avoid a collision.
You always must reduce your movement speed in a way that no damages could
occur even in case of a collision.
You can activate either the button "Get minimum from movement box" or
the button "Get maximum from movement box".
Minimum or maximum are taken from the dialogue "Settings for Machine Movement".
In addition, the probe radius and the safety distance are subtracted or added to or from
the minimum or maximum.
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If you exclude a surface from all calculations/views, but want to view it in your
drawing or documentation, use the icon.
hide
If you do not want the surface to be viewed any more, use the "Recycle Bin”.
Then, the surfaces will not be taken into consideration any more for all calculations.
You must choose the way via the menu bar with the "Measurement /
GEOPAK Online Measurement" functions. Thus, the two programs can
communicate.
Don’t try to start GEOPAK via the PartManager. No communication will be
possible.
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Ö In this, click on the "Approach Selected Edge through..." function and then
decide between circle or straight line.
Ö In the following dialogue window, input the name and the memory of the
element.
Now, you can send the element with a click on the icon to GEOPAK and there
continue your work.
The mouse pointer is represented in this mode as hair cross with the
letter "i".
Ö You move this mouse pointer near the border, whose position you want to
know, and click on the range.
The point that is found will be marked indicating a grey ball.
Ö Click near the marked point on the right mouse button and select in the
following context menu (picture below) the "Info. Picked Model Point"
function.
You can see that in this context menu, there are different possibilities, e.g. between model
points, surface points, edge and intersection points.
If you search for edge points, you must search in this context menu also for
edges (Picked Model Point -> only Edges). Proceed the same way when
searching surfaces or intersection points and if you want to select all types of
model points.
After clicking on the "Info. Selected Model Point" line, you come to the "Selected Model
Point" window.
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The dialogue is split into "Edge Point" (left-hand side of the dialogue) and
"Surface Point" (right-hand side of the dialogue).
To enter the data into the dialogue input boxes, proceed as follows:
Ö Define the number of edge points to be measured in the top left section of
the dialogue.
Ö Determine the number of surface points. You may use 1, 2 or 3 surface
points.
Ö Define a measurement depth. This is the distance by which the edge point is
moved towards the surface normal (for details refer to "Figures for Edge
Point Measurement").
CAT1000S suggests values for the minimum edge distance and the distance
of the edge to the surface point. You may change these values at any time.
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The following input boxes are filled in by mouse click into the model:
The LED symbol before "Start" is flashing. CAT1000S expects you to define
a start point.
Ö Click on the edge in the model where the start point of the edge point
measurement is to be located. As default end point, CAT1000S uses the end
of the edge.
Ö If you want to establish a different end point, click on the edge in the model
where the end point of the edge point measurement is to be located.
The measurement points are evenly distributed between the start and end
points.
The co-ordinates and direction of the edge points and the probing direction of
the surface are automatically established on the basis of the CAD data.
CAT1000S automatically enters the values into the input boxes.
Input with keyboard
If you want to change the start and the end point using the keyboard, an edge must have
been picked previously.
Start and end point are projected onto the picked edge.
Further functions in the dialogue window:
When clicking the button "No projection", the edge point is not projected onto
the surface that has been defined by the preprobing.
If you wish to reverse the direction of the surface or of the edge, click on the
"Change Probing Direction" symbol.
If you want to exchange the start and end point, click the icon "Exchange start
and end point".
Click on this symbol, when you want to perform several edge-point measurements
successively. The "Edge Point Measurement" dialogue windows will open again
automatically after one measurement.
To start measurement, click on "OK".
For further information on this topic, refer to "Figures for Edge Point Measurement").
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The distance edge to surface point must be greater than the minimum edge
distance.
The safety distance of the edge (at the left side in the dialogue must be smaller
than the minimum edge distance.
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Dialogue start
To get to the "Create Section" dialogue, use the menu bar and the "Tools" menu.
Purpose of the function
The "Create Section" function can be used for a variety of tasks.
Example 1: Section for scanning
Create a section to draw up scanning commands. These scanning commands are then
transferred to GEOPAK.
Create a section and form a contour from the section.
Create a section and select the option "Scanning (CNC)" in the dialogue
"Create section". Then, the scanning command is transferred to GEOPAK.
Create a section and form a contour from this section. Then select the option
"Scanning by leading contour" in the dialogue "Create section". Then, the
scanning command is transferred to GEOPAK.
Example 2
Create a section and have the section displayed in the 3D view.
Especially when working with a complex model, the section in the 3D view will serve you
as a graphical help. You can use this graphics for logging purposes.
For further information on this topic, refer to "Create Section: Three Options".
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In this connection, the program automatically selects the edge which is located
most distantly from the clicked point.
The points in the contour file are sorted. Only the points located between the start and end
point are used for the section.
If you choose this function, three parameters will define the section plane.
The view direction in the 3D view.
The start point, and the
End point.
For information about data input in the dialogue refer to "Create Section: Steps".
For information regarding the contour refer to "Contour File".
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For exchanging the start and end point, click this symbol.
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If you activate the button "Calculate", the 3D-view shows the positions of the start
and the end point.
Show section: When activating this button, the section is created and shown. Contour
points, movement paths and approach directions are represented in 3D-view.
Change scanning direction: When clicking this button, the scanning direction is
reverted to opposite direction.
Reports
If you want to use the function "Create section" only for the purpose of reports, proceed as
follows:
Ö Activate the button "Show section".
Ö Confirm with "OK".
Otherwise, you must additionally define the parameters for the contour.
Define Contour
For information about contours, read the topic "Contour File".
For general information about the topic "Create section", read the topic "Create Section:
Preparation".
Create Section and Scanning
If you want to create a section and then perform a scanning, you will need the lower part
of the dialogue "Create section". For this, also read the following topics:
Scanning by Leading Contour
Scanning (CNC)
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Ö Click the button "Load contour in GEOPAK". Enter the name and
memory number of the contour. This is the nominal contour.
Ö Activate the button "Scanning in GEOPAK" and enter the name and the
memory number of the actual contour. This is the contour that is measured
after you have confirmed the dialogue "Create section".
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Ö Enter a pitch. The pitch defines the distance between two measurement
points. Smaller pitch values mean a higher number of measurement points.
This slows down the measurement process but makes it more precise.
For basic information about the topic "Scanning" in GEOPAK, read the topic "Scanning:
Contents".
Hints for CNC-scanning
If you have selected Scanning (CNC), you can deactivate the button "Save contour". No
contour file is generated.
3D-View
The scanning direction is indicated by an arrow in the 3D-view.
Read also the topic Scanning (CNC): Close Dialogue "Create Section".
You can only use this function if you have installed both programs CAT1000S
andCAT1000P.
Start
In CAT1000S / CAT1000P you get to the dialogue "Intersection cylinder / freeform
surface" via the menu bar / Measure / Intersection cylinder – freeform surface.
Task
Select a cylinder you have created with CAT1000P and a freeform surface.
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The theoretical axis of the cylinder (of the CAD-model) and the axis of the cylinder that
has actually been measured are intersecting with the freeform surface.
This results in
• an intersection point created by the intersection of the theoretical
cylinder axis with the freeform surface and
• an intersection point created by the intersection of the measured
cylinder axis with the freeform surface.
The deviation (position tolerance) of both intersection points is calculated.
Steps in the dialogue
Ö In the list box "Measured cylinder", select a cylinder that you have previously
measured with CAT1000P.
The LED-symbol underneath "Surface" flashes.
Ö In the 3D-view, click on a freeform surface of the CAD-model.
Ö Enter the name of the freeform surface in the input box "Surface" if there is
no name yet.
Ö Under "Intersection of measured element" you can enter a name for the
intersection point.
Ö Under "Pos-Tol", enter the position tolerance.
Ö Confirm with "OK".
CAT1000S and GEOPAK
The command "Intersection of the cylinder axis with the freeform surface" is sent by
CAT1000S to GEOPAK and is stored in the part program.
The intersection is calculated in CAT1000S. The result is sent to GEOPAK. The result is
stored in GEOPAK as an element Point.
The command "Position tolerance" for this point is sent to GEOPAK. The point is tolerated
in GEOPAK. The nominal values (nominal data) are calculated from the intersection of the
theoretical cylinder with the freeform surface.
All commands that are sent to GEOPAK are temporarily stored in the commands list in
CAT1000S.
The buttons "Loop counter" are active when a loop is open in GEOPAK.
You click on the "Surface" icon and input in the following window, if possible, a
"Dialoguing" name and the storage number.
In the "Measurement Mode" window, enter the corresponding values (see details of
"Surface Measure Mode". There, the "Automatic Point Probing" is also described.
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Hint
Of course, it is possible to probe measurement points directly via the joystick-box.
See also
See further details of topic "Windows and Measurement Points".
Ö Then you point with the new mouse cursor (see left) on a random
measurement point and click on the right mouse key.
Define Windows conventions yourself (menu bar / Settings / Settings
measurement point display).
With the mouse cursor you can – as with the magnifier symbol –
draw a square around a section with measurement points. The measurement
points within this square are then selected.
After selecting the points you can remove or add point highlights by using the
mouse functions and the shift key.
With these selected points you have further options via the context menu
(see above).
In the “Table of measurement points” the selected points are represented in
“red”.
Out of the context menu you can also highlight points. You will always use
this method when, for example, you want to delete one or more groups of
points.
You can also highlight the measurement points in the table by clicking on the
appropriate line (column “Index”).
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Preparation
Before you can work with the functions “Manual probe change” or “Automatic probe
change” in CAT1000S / CAT1000P,
• any and all probe data and the clearance height must have been
defined in GEOPAK,
• the probes must have been gauged in GEOPAK, and
• the move box must have been defined.
For this, please read also the help topics
"Management of Probe Data" in GEOPAK and
"Dialogue: Settings for Machine Move".
Advantages of a probe change in CAT1000S / CAT1000P
Before moving the CMM you can perform a visual check of the CMM
movement with a probe change. This visual check helps you to detect and
prevent potential collisions in the graphic representation.
No switching between CAT1000S / CAT1000P and GEOPAK is required.
Two options
Manual mode
You can define a probe change in CAT1000S / CAT1000P in the dialogue "Probe
change”. For information about this topic please refer to
Manual Probe Change
Automatic mode
For some elements you can carry out the probe change automatically.
For more information about this topic please refer to
Automatic Probe Change
Further related topics:
Dialogue window “Probe Change"
Measurement Tasks with Automatic Probe Change
Probe Change: Background
Probe Change: 3D-View
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The automatic probe change can at any time be activated or deactivated using
this button.
You can choose the setting that the automatic probe change is activated immediately
upon program start. For this, proceed as follows:
Ö Open the dialogue “Settings for measurement” via the menu “Settings”.
Ö Click the tab "Create avoidance path".
Ö Activate the automatic probe change by clicking on the checkmark button
“Presetting for the automatic probe change”.
The function “Automatic probe change” is now active.
The probe is now automatically changed by CAT1000S / CAT1000P. The
probe change always takes place when the direction of the current probe
must be changed for the next measurement task.
The commands “Probe change” are automatically added to the move.
In the dialogue window "Settings for measurement", you can furthermore
define
• that the probe change is executed on safety position,
• that the clearance height is matched to the direction of the selected
probe.
Hint
You should avtivate the three options to avoid collisions.
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If you notice during a measurement that you want to deactivate the function
“Automatic probe change” temporarily, then click on this symbol.
For more information about this topic please refer to "Measurement Tasks with Automatic
Probe Change"
Related topics
Manual Probe Change
Dialogue Window “Probe Change"
Probe Change: Background
Probe Change: 3D-View
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Cylinder
The system automatically selects the probe whose angle is the most similar to the
direction of the cylinder axes.
Cone
The system automatically selects the probe whose angle is the most similar to the
direction of the cone axes.
Please note
In any case you must have previously defined the required probes in GEOPAK.
For the elements line, plane and sphere, an automatic probe change is not
possible.
When you confirm the dialogue for grid measurement, for circle measurement, for cylinder
measurement or for cone measurement in CAT1000S / CAT1000P, the probe change is
immediately executed.
An alert message is given before the probe change is executed. An alert message of
GEOPAK that a probe change is taking place, is not displayed.
For more detailed information about this topic please refer to "Probe Change in
CAT1000S / CAT1000P: Background"
Related topics
Probe Change in CAT1000S / CAT1000P (Introduction)
Manual Probe Change
Automatic Probe Change
Dialogue Window “Probe Change"
Probe Change: 3D-View
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determined. The move box is a box that encloses the work piece. (see also
"Move Machine").
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7 Data Evaluation
If you have parts that you have measured in the car co-ordinate system, we recommend
the following procedure:
The mouse pointer is represented in this mode as hair cross with the
letter " i ".
Ö Click on the position that you want to measure.
The program indicates a grey point with the X, Y and Z-coordinates.
Ö Open with the right mouse button near the point a context menu, click on the
"Info. Selected Model Point" function and come to the corresponding
window.
Ö Input the number and the name under which you want to find the point in
GEOPAK.
This function is not learnable. This means: If surface measurement points have
already been measured, this function is deactivated.
Ö In the text field besides the “Rotation”, you input the angle and
click on the axis (see icons) around which rotation shall be realized.
If you want to shift and rotate and enter the corresponding values in one process
into the window, first shift and then rotate.
If you want to rotate firstand shift then, you must become active twice.
Don’t directly shift the co-ordinate system by the theoretic value in GEOPAK, but
re-measure the origin.
Example: You want to shift the origin of the model from one bore to an other one.
Supposed the distance between the bores is 10 mm in X-direction, then continue as
follows:
Ö Shift the model in CAT1000S by 10 mm in X-direction.
Ö In GEOPAK, you measure the second bore and place the origin in the
measured bore (the measured circle).
If you proceed in an other way, there will be an error, which is as big as the
distance at the part varies from the CAD model.
When starting CAT1000S, first of all, surface points are expected. For changing to
measurement of borders, click on the "Border Section” icon (picture to the left).
With the "Surface Measurement” icon (picture to the left), you can change again to
surface measurement.
To activate the dialogue "Best fit" use the menu bar / Measure / Best fit" or click
this icon.
In GEOPAK / Learn mode
Activate the dialogue "Best fit for surface" via the menu bar / Tolerance / Best fit
for surface or click this icon.
Options in the Dialogue "Best Fit"
You can determine for the best fit
• whether CAT1000S can shift and rotate in all directions (this will
result in the smallest deviations), or
• whether only defined axes are allowed.
If only the rotation is allowed, you can also type in the point around which the rotation
takes place.
This point is called the reference point.
This is especially useful if the origin (this is the point of rotation) is located far from the
actual part. This is mainly true for parts, which are defined in a RPS (car co-ordinate
system).
The results of the best fit are displayed in the graphic protocol and in the standard
protocol.
Confirm best fit
If you activate the check box for "Confirm best fit calculation", the dialogue "Accept best fit
results" is shown after the best fit.
In this dialogue you can either accept or cancel the results of the best fit.
If you accept the best fit results, the results of the current best fit are stored.
If you cancel the best fit results, the current best fit is not stored and the
results of the best fit executed before the last best fit are restored.
The option "Confirm best fit" is stored in the GEOPAK CMM learn mode.
See further details under "Normal or Extended Precision".
Ö Activate in the section "Settings for best fit" either the function "Best fit with
higher accuracy" or "Normal best fit".
You must know:
The results (shift and rotation) are always given related to the origin.
After a best fit, the actual co-ordinate system has changed. This change is
also effective in GEOPAK.
If you only rotate, and if you have entered a point of rotation, the result may look
as if both, a shift and a rotationhad taken place. The reason for this is that: the
results are recalculated respecting the origin. This is necessary, as otherwise the
results are not comparable.
The List
You get the list via the "Output / Print List with Meas. Results" menu.
The list always contains
the co-ordinates of the measurement points,
the co-ordinates of the corresponding surface points,
the single deviations, and
the total deviation.
Furthermore, each point is marked which type of point it is: either surface point or border
point. The mark consists of one character, which we call the identifier. As the
administrator, you can define these identifiers through abbreviations such as e.g. "C"
comp. with borders. These abbreviations are pre-defined in the PartManager by Mitutoyo.
With the rights assigned through the administrator, you can change – depending on the
speech area - these identifiers.
Change Protocol Identifier
Ö Change to the PartManager and select the "Settings" menu bar.
Ö Call the following functions: Defaults for Programs / CMM / CAT1000S.
Ö You come to the "Settings for CAT1000S" window. Here, you can also
determine the best fit (see details of "Best Fit").
Furthermore, see the "Specifications" subject.
8.3 Specifications
This topic is relevant to CAT1000S only
CAT1000S offers further possibilities to arrange the protocol. Select the "Settings" menu
and the "Settings for List" function.
Via this icon, select a folder where, e.g. the logo of your company has
been prepared as a bitmap. Normally, in this folder, the logo of your
company has been prepared as a bitmap.
• In this folder, select the logo bitmap and click "Open".
• If you confirm by "OK" in the "Specific List Options" window, your logo
is printed in the header of the printout.
• If you are not sure, whether you have selected the bitmap you
really wanted, you can check the bitmap by clicking on the icon
shown on the left. Your logo is displayed on the screen on top left
until you move the list or confirm it with "OK".
If you click on the "Head Data" check box, the head data, which you have
defined in the PartManager for your part, is printed.
List of Results
With this function (Menu Bar / Output / List of Results), you call the text editor, which you
have pre-defined in the PartManager. The measured data are transmitted to this editor,
and you can modify the data, add comments, etc. before storing or printing the list.
You can also transfer the file to "Excel”.
You can edit the "Graphic Protocol" either via the icon "Edit graphic report" or via
the "Output / Edit graphic report" menu bar.
Shown information
To define how the deviation is represented, make your selection in the subsequent
dialogue window under "Information for display".
CAT1000S suggests five pre-defined window layouts.
Furthermore you can arrange the window layout according to your requirements. For this,
activate the radio button "User defined".
Find detailed information about this topic read the user's manual
"UM_User_Def_Info_Win_g" (German) or UM_User_Def_Info_Win_e (English). These
documents are contained in your MCOSMOS-CD.
Visibility test
After you have activated the visibility test, CAT1000S checks if measurement points in the
graphic window are hidden behind the model.
The info window relating to this measurement point is hidden when the measurement
point is not visible.
This check uses the centre of the graphic presentation of the measurement point.
Exceptions
There are only a few exceptions for which a visibility test is not possible. For these cases,
the following alternative is available:
Process
Hide the measurement points that are not shown using the function "Hide selected
measurement points". To get to this function, use the menu bar / Tools /
Measurement point.
Sort
Moreover, you determine whether the windows should be automatically sorted for the
measurement results or not.
The Flags
First of all, the flags are sorted (by automatic sorting) along the margins of
the graphic protocol in such a way that there are only few intersections at the
intersection lines.
If this is not sufficient or satisfactory, you can move each flag by the mouse.
Also see the topic "Positioning, Exchange".
You must know: The colours of the lines correspond to the classes of the
histogram. The line length is in a direct proportion to the deviation.
That is only possible if the two flags have the same size
Close flags
Ö Click with the mouse on the corresponding flag and
Sort flags
You can use this function to delete the previously stored layouts for the protocol. The next
printout will not contain the old layouts.
See also:
Layout for protocol: hints
For some basic information about how to work with the "ProtocolDesigner" in GEOPAK
and CAT1000S, refer to your MCOSMOS-CD-ROM / file UM_flexprot_g.pdf (German) or
UM_flexprot_e.pdf (English).
To get to this file, use the path MCOSMOS / DOCU / GENERAL.
Complete operating instructions for the complex program "ProtocolDesigner" are also
contained in your MCOSMOS-CD-ROM under the title
• protocoldesigner_g.pdf (German) and
• protocoldesigner_e.pdf (English).
To get to these files, use the path MCOSMOS / DOCU / GENERAL.
The complete online help of the ProtocolDesigner is installed on your system; depending
on the operating system, for example under "Windows / system32" and under the title
"CMBTL800.HLP" in German language and under the title "CMBTL801.HLP" in English
language.
Each part program of CAT1000S can be worked the same way you know
from GEOPAK.
Also see the subject "Learn Layout for Repeat Mode".
For this, click in the toolbar on the icon (to the left).