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HMI Metrology Software, Inc. (HMI-MSI)

06/28/2017. HMI-MSI. All rights reserved. Copyright ©1994-2018.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED 6
The Workspace 6

The Instrument Interface 7

INSTRUMENT QUICK STARTS 8

Romer Absolute 8

Leica trackers (AT40X/ AT901/ AT960/ ATS600) 9

Leica (T-Scan) 10

Leica Total Station 13

light tracker 16

Faro Arm 17

API Trackers (T3/ Radian/ OT2) 18

CAD 19
import cad 19

reverse cad faces 19

Delete Selected Faces 19

Create Cad From Faces 19

Extract Multiple Cad Features 19

INSTRUMENT 20
Add New Instrument 20

Create Drift Check 20

Create Automeasure 21

Create Scalebar 21

Point Instrument 21

Open Watch Window 21

ALIGNMENT 22
Create Best-Fit Points-to-Points Alignment 22

Create Cloud to Cad Alignment 22

Create Cloud to Cloud Alignment 22

Create Frame Alignment 22

Create RPS Alignment 23

Create Quick Alignment 23

Create Relationship Alignment 23

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Create Network Alignment 23

FEATURES 24
feature logic 24

Create Point Feature 24

Create Line 24

Create Plane 25

Create Circle 25

Create Slot 25

Create Ellipse 25

Create Cylinder 25

Create Sphere 25

Create Cone 26

create torus 26

Create Paraboloid 26

Create Average Point 26

Create Pattern 26

create mesh 26

Create Point Group 26

Create Cloud 27

Extract From CAD 27

Extract From Cloud 27

Create Offset Points 27

Toggle Point Name Control 27

Toggle Next Feature Name Control 27

Toggle Sticky Features 27

ANALYSIS 28
Create CoordinateFrame 28

Create Comparison 28

Create Point Projector 28

Merge Clouds 28

Create Cross Sections 28

Make Cloud From Cloud Points 28

AUTOMATION 29
Remeasure 29
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View Scripting Recorder 29

View Script Output 29

Run Script 29

Open Script Editor 29

Add Action 29

REPORTING 30
Create Report 30

Create New Drawing 30

Create New QuickDrawing 30

Create New Page Template 30

Create New Title Page Template 30

take snapshot 30

Create Callout 30

Create Regional Callouts 30

Create Linear Dimension 30

Create Angular Dimension 31

Create Pattern Dimension 31

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GETTING STARTED
Inspire is an asynchronous software, meaning you can perform multiple actions while others are still with putting or
processing.

Most features within Inspire provide tool tips when you hover that detail their function.

Shown below is the workspace with all windows active. Each window is labeled and described below. By default, your
workspace will show the Tree and Actions Windows.

The Workspace

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Properties tree Actions criteria

(CTRL+1) (CTRL+2) (CTRL+3) (CTRL+4)

The properties window The tree is a collection of The actions window The criteria window
for any tree object can be all entities contributing shows all completed shows additional
accessed by double to the current job. These and pending objects to information (center
clicking the object in the tree.entities can be grouped be measured as well point information,
The properties window into folders for better as any actions that will nominal information,
shows additional options organization. be performed. The features specific
and details regading that order of these objects characteristics) about to
object (ie nominal may be changed (drag object you have selected.
definition, tolerance and drop) to suit a
settings, geometry fit details, etc). preferred in spection order.

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The Instrument Interface

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1. Measurement Profile
The measurement profile icon will change to indicate what the active profile is set to. The drop
down to change the active profile will vary based on the type of instrument.

two. Advance Active Measurement Target

The forward and backward advancement buttons will switch the active measurement target (as shown
in the Measurement Window).

3. Measure
This will collect data based on the active measurement profile.

4. Toggle Auto-Targeting
Auto-Targeting requires the instrument to be aligned to the features pending measurement. With this
mode on, the active measurement target will automatically change based on the probe's proximity
to the feature's nominal entity. Toggling the mode on will deactivate the Advancement buttons.

5. Toggle Auto-Jump
Auto-Jump uses a specified tolerance to iterate features as you measure. When the probe mea sures
a point outside of the set tolerance a new feature will be created.

6. Measurement Tooling
The measurement tooling icon will change based on the size and type of the active tooling. A user
may create custom tooling offsets to select and set as the active tooling. All offsets are based on the
measurement tooling selection. If the instrument the ability to identify the tolling Inspire will auto
matically update to that current tooling.

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INSTRUMENT QUICK STARTS

These instrument quick-start guides are designed to supplement the mamnufacturer's instrument device
manuals by providing straightforward and easy steps to quickly get instruments up and running. You may wish
to reference these when setting up your instrument with Inspire for the first time.
Romer Absolute
Prerequisites

Before adding and running a Romer Absolute Arm in SA, the RDS drivers
must first be installed.

Download the RDS InstallerV5.0.0.exe (or later) from ftp://ftp.kinematics.

com/pub/SA/Install/Driver%20Downloads/PCMM%20Arms/Hexagon/ or
install from the Instrument Drivers combined installer at http://kine
matics.com/products/spatialanalyzer/spatialana-lyzer-downloads.html

1. Run the RDS Installer and follow the prompts. Once installed,
plug in the arm via the USB cable and verify Windows has prop
erly recognized the device and installed the drivers.

two. RDS will always be active in the system tray and is a great tool for
checking arm status and.

3. If the arm is an Absolute Arm 7DOF SI (integrated scanner) you

will need to ensure the computer's IP address is configured correctly to
communicate with the Scanner IP address of 192.168.178.200. Make
sure the computer IP address is 192.168.178.XXX with the last digits
being between 0-255 but not 200. Example, 192.168.178.100 for the
computer.
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Leica trackers (AT40X/ AT901/ AT960/ ATS600)

Prerequisites

Tracker Pilot

While Tracker Pilot does not have to be installed in order to connect to

the tracker with SA, they are intended to be used in conjunction and it is
strongly recommended that the current tracker pilot is installed. Track Pilot
is used for the primary tracker configuration. It is also necessary in order
to run manufacturer checks and calibrations.

Compensation

The Leica trackers' compensation is performed in the Leica Tracker Pilot

application. This is supplied by Leica and should be performed before
running the instrument in SA.
• Compensation Password: Expert (Full and Intermediate, ADM,
Reflector Definition, Camera Compensation, etc.)
• Server Settings Password: Administrator (TCP/IP address, Time/
Date, etc.)
Network Configuration

The Leica trackers' connects via a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless connection. In either case, the IP
configuration must be correct before the PC and instrument can communicate. The default wired Leica IP
address is 192.168.0.1. The default IP address can be changed within Tracker Pilot. The computer must be
set to the same network with a unique IP address.

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Leica (T-Scan)

Hardware Setup

This Quick-start guide can be used for the initial setup of the Leica T-
Scan5 system for operation within SA in conjunction with either an AT960
or AT901.

• Set up the unit following the manufacturer's directions. The

AT960 users the MCA-47 cable between the T-Scan and Tracker
controller's signal port (the trigger port is not used). The AT901
uses the MCA-36 cable whi has a dual end for the trackersignal line
and trigger connections. A single network cable should be
connected from the computer to the t-scan controller and a
second Ethernet cable connects the tracker and t-scan system
along with a signal cable.

• Ensure that you have the T-Scan License key to operate the sys
he has.

• Ensure that you have the USB drive containing the *.mtx and *.emsys files (calibration files) which
should also contain the Leica setup manuals and a version of the required software (T-Scan Collect or T-
Scan Interface and TwinCat Engineering) .

TrackerConfiguration

The T-Scan target definition must be defined on the tracker controller. The procedure to do so depends on the
tracker type:

• AT960Configuration:

1. Open Tracker Pilot, and connect to the AT960 using the “Advanced” permissions (if you
need the current Tracker Pilot you can browse directly to http://192.168.0.1 (or the trackers IP)
and download Tracker Pilot from the controller).

two. Go to targets and ensure the T-Scan is defined. If not use the Import Targets button and
browse to the *.emsys file for the t-scan provided on the USB disk.

3. Once defined Exit Tracker Pilot.

• AT901Configuration:

1. Open the Emscon TransferTool, enter the tracker IP and press Test.

two. In the Transfer to emScon section press Parameter File and browse to the *.emsys file for the T-
Scan provided on the USB disk.

3. Save and Exit.

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Software Setup and initial configuration

Directory Setup:

1. Determine if you have a license key for either the T-Scan Interface or the full T-Scan Collect Soft
ware (Either one or the other should be installed as required but not both), and install the correct one
on your machine.

two. Transfer the *.mtx files from the USB drive to the T-Scan directory. T-Scan looks for the files in a
particular spot (C:\Program¬Data\Steinbichler\T-SCAN\Calibration) you will need to build the Cali
bration directory and place the files in this folder.

TScanCol.ini Edit Process:

1. Within the C:\ProgramData\Steinbichler\T-SCAN\T-SCAN Interface 10.30\ folder (or T-Scan Collect 10.3
folder) you will find a file called “TScanCol.ini”. Open and edit this file as follows (it's a long file so scroll
through it to the correct section):
two. Verify the Specific IP address of your tracker (192.168.0.1 by default)
3. Enter the TrackerInterfaceType (EMSCON for AT901 or LMF for AT960)
4. Enter the ScannerAlignmentBaseName (such as LLS1100271). This number is on the front of the T-
Scan.
5. Enter the AMSNETID for the T-Scan Controller. Which should be printed on the front of the control read
(Such as 5.29.142.116.1.1)
6. Once complete save and close the TScanCol.ini file (see Figure 14-85).

Network Configuration:

1. Configure your local area network connection as follows:

two. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
3. Open the Local Area Network Connection properties (ensure the cable is connected to the T-Scan
Controller if you don't see it)
4. Go to the properties for the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
5. Set the IP address to use the following IP: 10.168.2.2XX (enter 201-250 only) and subnet
255.255.255.0.
6. Press Advanced and add a second IP (for the tracker). Enter 192.168.0.XXX (enter 2-250 for the IP),
again using 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.
7. Click OK and close out of all dialogs and exit out of the network Sharing Center when done.

TwinCAT Software:

1. Install the TwinCAT Engineering Software (which will manage the dual network communication
between the tracker and the T-SCAN system). This software should be available on your USB drive
and will be called “Tc211x64Engineering_2110_2209.exe” or something similar.
two. From the Windows task bar launch the TwinCAT System Manager and configure it to talk to the T-
Scan Controller.
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4. Perform a Broadcast Search and look for the AMS NetID of the controller which should show up on
the network list. When it does, select it and set it to use IP Address as follows:
5. You can tell you have a successful connection to both the T-Scan Controller and the Tracker once you
see the Status indicator in the bottom right of the TwinCAT software report a green connected
status. At that point you can close out of TwinCAT.

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Leica Total Station

This guide may be used for initial configuration, connection and basic
operation of the Leica Nova and Viva Total Station within Inspire. For
more details on instrument operation and configuration, please contact
Leica Geosystems directly.

License Requirements

In order to gain full total station integration with Inspire additional

licenses must be purchased from Leica Geosystems and loaded on the
instrument. Optional licenses include:

• Virtual GeoCOM. Used for wireless communication and control.

• GeoCOM robotic. Which enables remote pointing and robotic
control of the total station from Inspire.
• GeoCOM imaging. Which enables image capture and display
within Inspire.
• GeoCOM video. Which enables live video display within Inspire.
• Scanning. Which enables the MS60's scanning functionality.
Hardware Setup

Set up the unit following the manufacturer's directions. Leica total stations may be connected either with a
USB cable, wireless network adapter or Bluetooth connection. Ensure that you have the necessary cables,
router or a Bluetooth adapter. Be sure the power is turned on and the battery is charged.

Configuring the Instrument for Optimal Use with Inspire

1. Navigate to Users > System Settings > Regional Settings.

two. Check that the Hz angle display is set to North anti-clockwise and the V angle display is set to Zenith
angle. This will ensure that the angles displayed on the instrument match those of the recorded
points in Inspire.

Software Setup

It is recommended that initial connection and testing be performed using a cable connection to your com
puter. To connect directly to the PC, you will need to install the instrument drivers. The current drivers SA
supports can be downloaded from http://www.kinematics.com/ftp/SA/Install/Driver%20Downloads/Total
Stations_Theodolites/Leica/Leica%20Nova%20MS60%20Drivers/.

To use the live remote video function available on this instrument, you will also need to install the VLC player
application which can be downloaded from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/. Once installed, a Video button will
appear on the Camera Interface dialog.

direct cable connection

On the instrument select Settings > Connections > All Other Connections. Set the GeoCom connection
to USB (to obtain the current IP address and port, press Cntrl..). Connect the USB cable and proceed to
connect the Instrument.

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wireless connection
A connection can be established to the Nova by adding the device to a preexisting network or by building an
Ad-hoc connection with your PC. For more detailed instructions, refer to the document “Connecting a Nova
total station with a PC using a WLAN” on our download page. For a quick synopsis on a Windows 7 machine,
follow these steps:

Building an Ad-hoc Connection on a Win7 PC (Win10 does not directly support Ad-hoc).

1. Turn on the wireless adapter on your PC and go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

two. Select Setup a new connection or network > Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer to computer)
network.
3. When prompted, enter a network name (eg “Ad-hoc MS60) and a security type, if desired (no authentication,
WEP and WPA-2 are supported).
4. Select Save this network then Next to create the network.

5. Set the IP address to be compatible with the instrument.

Setting the IP Address in the Adapter Properties for the Instrument

1. Turn on the wireless adapter on your PC and go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

two. Select Manage wireless networks > Adapter properties for the network you wish to connect to and for
editing the properties of your ad-hoc network.
3. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

4. Select Properties and enter the IP address rather than obtaining one automatically. This address
determines the computer's IP address on the network.
5. On the instrument select Settings > Connections > All Other Connections. Set the GeoCom
connection to WLAN (to obtain the current IP address and port, press Cntrl..).
6. Continue to the Running the Instrument section.

Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network

1. Open the Windows CE control panel by selecting Fn + Windows Key.

two. Click on WLAN Settings in the taskbar and select the network you wish to connect to from the net work
list and click Connect.
3. Once connected restart the LeicaCaptivate application.

In some cases, you may need to set the IP address manually by doing the following:

• Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-Up Connections TIWLNAPI1 (or OWL221A1).

• Select Enable, and then Properties.

• Choose Specify an IP address, and enter the IP address for the total station on the network. The first
three numbers of the IP address need to match the first three numbers entered for the PC. The last
number must be unique from the PC.

• Return to the Windows CE desktop, click on WLAN settings in the taskbar. In the Wireless Information
tab, select the ad-hoc network that you created and select Connect.
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4. On the instrument select Settings > Connections > All Other Connections. Set the GeoCom
connection to WLAN (to obtain the current IP address and port, press Cntrl..).

5. Continue to the Running the Instrument section.

Connecting to Bluetooth

1. On the instrument, Select Instrument > Connections > All Other Connections.

two. Set the GeoCom connection to TS Bluetooth 1.

3. On your PC, go to your Bluetooth adapter and select Add a Device.

4. Select the device from the available Bluetooth connections and select next.

5. When prompted, enter the pairing code: 0000. Once connected, a COM port number will be as
signed and can be accessed through the properties of the device.
6. Continue on to the Running the Instrument section.

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light tracker

Hardware Setup

Set up the unit following the manufacturer's directions. Faro trackers

are networked TCP/IP connected devices and should be connected
there to a network or directly to a computer with an Ethernet crossover
cable.

Connect the temperature probe and ensure that it is well clear of any
external heat sources (such as the heat fan on the back of the power
supply). Ensure that the instrument is powered on and that an SMR is in
the home position.

Software Setup

Set your computer's Local Network Connection to be compatible with that of the Faro tracker. Faro trackers
are shipped with a standard IP address of 128.128.128.100 (subnet 255.255.255.0). Wireless connections
default to 169.254.4.115.

Download the latest java drive from: http://www.kinematics.com/ftp/SA/Install/Driver Downloads/Laser

Trackers/Faro/. Extract the files to the C:\ drive. This should create a directory structure with the Faro Java
files contained in C:\FaroJRE.

The Faro JRE version 5.1.3.1 or later is required.

If you plan to use the video (overview) camera, you must get 'Faro Tracker v.4.0.2 (or later) Camera
files.zip' (search the SA readme for “java” to ensure correct version for your install) from ftp://
ftp.kinematics.com/ pub/SA/Install/Driver%20Downloads/Laser%20Trackers/Faro/. Unzip the file and
follow the instructions contained in ReadMe Faro Camera.txt. Note that cameras are wireless. If your
camera has the default IP address, you can set your PC's wireless connection's address to 129.129.0.1.

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Faro Arm

Hardware Setup

Faro Arm is a USB connected device. Install the drivers before connecting
the USB cable. Once installation is complete connect the cable and
ensure that the power switch located on the arm is turned on.

Software Setup

Download and install the appropriate 32 or 64 bit version of 'FaroAr

mUSBdriver'from the Driver Downloads section of the NRK FTP site at:
http://www.kinematics.com/ftp/SA/Install/Driver%20Downloads/
PCMM%20Arms /FARO/USB%20Arms/.

Connection Setup

Edge arms can connect in either of 3 ways. Using USB, bluetooth, or wireless/ethernet connections. To use
the default USB connection, simple go on to run the instrument.

Bluetooth Connection:

1. Open the front panel of the arm, go to connections and then enable bluetooth.

two. Go to the bluetooth connection on the computer and add a device.

3. Once the device is found (the name of which should match the arm serial number) click on it and
select Pair device. The pairing code is “faro”.

4. Once connected to windows go to hardware and find the com port used for the connection.

5. Open the Faro Bluetooth Connection Utility in the start menu and enter the Com Port set from the
bluetooth connection.

6. Once connected close the connection dialog. You should get a windows prompt telling you that
there is a connection.

Wireless Connection:

1. Open the front panel of the arm, go to Settings > Connection and select WiFi.

two. Select WiFi to PC/Laptop (to connect to an existing network use Wifi to network, connect to that
network).

3. Once enabled. open the computers wifi connections and connect to the Faro Wifi signal (named
according to the arms serial number).

4. Open the Faro Ethernet Setup utility from the start menu and select the wifi card for the host adapter.
The arm connection should appear after you press “refresh”.

5. Choose this connection by checking the check box and press OK.
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API Trackers (T3/ Radian/ OT2)

Hardware Setup

Set up the unit following the manufacturer's directions. The API Radian
and OmniTrack2 trackers are networked TCP/IP connected devices
and should be connected directly to a computer with an Ethernet
crossover cable or through a network switch.

Connect the temperature probe and ensure that it is well clear of any
external heat sources (such as the heat fan on the back of the power
supply). Ensure that the instrument is powered on and that a reflector
is in the home position at startup.

Software Setup

Each version of SA is built with the most current version of the API software development kit (SDK). This
driver set provides the tools to interface with the instrument. Check the Readme file to see which SDK
version is being used. No additional software installation is necessary.

Set the IP address on your computer to be compatible with the address set on the tracker. The default API
IP address is: 192.168.0.168 with the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

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CAD

import cad

Description: Imports CAD models and accompanying GD&T features (if available) into the current project
file.

Prompts the user to browse the computer for the desired model. You can also drag the CAD file from a
saved location into the graphics window to import.

reverse cad faces

Description: Controls the direction of the positive and negative side of a CAD face if its current position is
undesired. Negative sides are shown as bright pink.
Prompts the user to select the CAD faces that they would like to be reversed. Within this command, multiple
faces can be selected. The faces will highlight when the mouse hovers over them which aids in specific
selection of the desired face to reverse.

Delete Selected Faces

Description: Deletes specific faces of a CAD model.

Prompts the user to select the CAD faces that they would like to delete. Within this command, multiple
faces can be selected. The faces will highlight when the mouse hovers over them which aids in specific
selection of the desired face to delete.

Create Cad From Faces

Description: Creates new model surfaces from selected faces of a CAD model.
Prompts the user to select the CAD faces in which they would like to copy. Within this command, multiple
faces can be selected, which will be added to a new CAD model in the tree. The faces will highlight when
the mouse hovers over them which aids in specific selection of the desired face to copy.

Extract Multiple Cad Features

Description: Extracts multiple features from a CAD model.

Prompts the user to select whether to extract circles or cylinders from the cad model. The parameters
for the size of circle or cylinder can be defined by expanding each in the “Extract Multiple CAD Features”
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INSTRUMENT
Connected Instrument - This icon will only become visible when connected to a tracker and will
show up next to the actions panel. It will allow you to access the tracker specific settings.

*The options shown are specific to a Leica AT960 tracker and

may differ for other makes and models.*

Some instruments may have different options such as

opening the video drive, toggling on and off the level
compensation tor, and/or power lock if equipped.

The gear icon in the top right hand corner will take the user
to the instrument specific software and operations where
calibrations can be performed.

TSP (Target search parameters) – Set the parameters for target search operations. This is a spiral search in
which a distance, search radius and timeout value will be utilized.
Level – Will measure level and automatically create a frame in the job file that is relative to gravity.
Re-Initialize – Will reinitialize the tracker.

DP (Drive Parameters) – Set the drive parameters for the tracker.

• The find target option will find a single target within the tracker's field of view. •
The wait for target option, when utilizing automatic measurement functions, will drive to the next point
and wait until a probe is in the field of view then find it and take a measurement. This function
is typically used when executing an automatic measurement or drift check and using only a
single SMR.

Add New Instrument

Description: Adds an instrument to the current job file. The user can opt to have instruments automatically
attempt to connect when adding new instruments or when opening new files.
Clicking the add instrument button a dialog will open which allows you to select the desired instrument
based on manufacturer. Once the Manufacturer and Instrument type are chosen you can configure the
instrument connection by selecting the gear icon. Here you can input the correct IP Address for proper
connection.

If this instrument is used often it can be set as the default, which will enable the software to add and/or
connect to it automatically upon startup. The use of “Add” or “Add and Connect” will be dependent upon your
selection at the time you set the instrument your default.

Create Drift Check

Description: Adds a drift check to verify the instrument's location throughout the inspection process. Will
add a Check for each drift check and record a time stamp of that check. Also provides the ability to realign if
drift is deemed out of tolerance (scaled and scale free). *Will use instrument's DP settings*
Baseline
Group Measure/Add points or a point group to use as the reference for all subsequent checks.
Checks
Displays a table of the reference points to be measured to check your instruments drift. You can point at
individual targets and measure them discretely or select “Measure All” which will drive the tracker to each
reference point and record its current position for comparison.
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Create Automeasure

Description: Automatically measures a group of reference points. *Will use instrument's DP settings*
Reference Points
Measure/Add points or a point group to use as the reference for the automeasure procedure.
Measurements
Choose between Manual and Multi-Pass measurement modes for the automeasure routine. This will
prompt the user to enter different options for each mode before starting the automeasure.

Create Scalebar

Description: Creates a scale bar in the tree as well as adding it to the measurement pane where the scale
bar's actual length will be collected. The actual to nominal ratio will be calculated.
Input: A single click on the actions panel will allow you to measure directly into the feature. Previously measured
points can also be added to the scale bar input from the tree. Double-clicking the scale bar in the tree will
open the properties of that scale bar, where you can input the nominal length.

Point Instrument

Description: While using a live instrument this can be used to point it at a previously measured point or
point reducible object.
Prompts the user to select the target point. You can also right click on an eligible object and choose “Point At.”

Open Watch Window

Description: A window that shows an instrument's live position on a selected object or relative to a designated
frame.

Prompts the user to select objects to watch. If multiple objects are selected, Inspire will automatically
change the reference object by proximity.

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ALIGNMENT

Create Best-Fit Points-to-Points Alignment

Description: Performs a points-to-points best-fit alignment. Note: this also includes using point reducible
features in the alignment (ie spheres and circles).
Inputs: By selecting the icon shown above you can create the Best-Fit Alignment in the tree. It will also be
visible in the actions panel so that measurements can be taken directly into the alignment. Once selected you
will be prompted to select either the reference then actual points. If you have one or the other, reference or
actuals, you can select them when prompted. If you do not have either, you can hit enter twice to proceed past
the prompt. In the properties panel you will have the ability to add the points to each later.
A common need for performing a point to point best-fit is when trying to locate to a known coordinate
system in which discrete points already exist. For instance, you have a network of control points (fiducials)
from a previous station measurement and you'd like to relocate the instrument and remeasure these points to
align back into the coordinate system. When performing this type of alignment, the group of points being
aligned to are referred to as the reference group, and the points being moved are referred to as the
corresponding group. They may also be referred to as the nominal group and measured group, respectively,
although if the term nominal group is being used, it does not necessarily mean that the points are true nominal
design points.

Create Cloud to Cad Alignment

Description: This will best-fit a point cloud to a CAD model or surface.

Inputs: A CAD model or Surface and a Point Cloud. If only one CAD model exists it will be chosen by de
fault.

This alignment will attempt to fit a point cloud to a surface using a best-fit. If the fit looks incorrect you can use
the Guide Points option to pick corresponding points on the surface and the point cloud to help guide the
alignment along.
Selecting the icon above will prompt you to select the surface or CAD entity that will be used as the base of
reference for the alignment. If the CAD does not exist in the file at that time enter can be used to bypass and
continue. If you have one or the other, reference or actuals, you can select them when prompted.

Create Cloud to Cloud Alignment

Description: This will align and merge two point clouds provided they have enough overlapping data. With
necessary clouds measured, you will be prompted to select he fixed cloud (non-moving). This will work as the
reference location for the moving cloud, which is the secondary selection in this command.
Inputs: This requires 2 separate Point Clouds. The first one will stay fixed in the CAD space and the second
one will be moved into alignment.
This will create a split screen where you can pick corresponding points on the first and second point cloud to
give it a rough starting alignment 3 or more points are required. Once you have selected your corresponding
matching point pairs, press enter.

Create Frame Alignment

Description: Align your instrument based on Primary, Secondary and Tertiary features.

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Inputs: Features will be added to Primary, Secondary, and Origin/Tertiary inputs as either point reducible
(need two to define direction), or directional. If a single point reducible object is selected for all three
inputs, the assumption is made that the direction is defined from the origin to the Primary and Secondary
features.

i. Primary Feature(s): Sets your primary axis direction. The direction can be changed in the Axis
Definitions under Details.

ii. Secondary Feature(s): Sets the secondary axis direction. This direction can also be changed in the
Axis Definitions.

iii. Origin/Tertiary Feature: Sets the origin location.

Create RPS Alignment

Description: Aligns your instrument to point reducible features, whether extracted from CAD or manually
created.

Inputs: Requires multiple points and/or point reducible features. If selected from CAD the nominal point or
feature will be extracted.

Uses point reducible features as well as points to achieve its alignment. When selected, hover over the
CAD model to see either a bullseye for a point target or a point reducible feature visually extracted from the
CAD. Notice after each selection the feature will appear in the tree as well as the properties panel. After having
all selections are complete hitting Enter will prompt the first feature to be measured. When all features have
been measured also notice that you can check and uncheck the degrees of freedom so that the alignment is
perfectly constrained. Each selection will recalculate the alignment.

Create Quick Alignment

Description: Aligns your instrument to a CAD model based on selected hardpoint locations.
Inputs: Requires the selection of multiple hard point locations to designate where you would like to take
measurements on the part. The way the points are selected will define the alignment.
Conceptually this is a 3-2-1 alignment, but can be utilized with as many points as necessary.

Create Relationship Alignment

Description: All geometry features are considered relationships that can be used for alignments. When a
nominal and actual exist in a selected feature that is used for alignment it will be evaluated as such.
Inputs: Geometry Features and Comparisons

Create Network Alignment

Description: Aligns multiple instrument stations simultaneously by anchoring the first station in place and
then best-fitting each station to it using sets of corresponding points. Additional point groups can be added
without instrument associations. This can then be aligned to a nominal group of points.
Inputs: Measure a set of common points into a separate point group for each station. When completed,
click the icon shown above. Select the instruments, making sure to choose the anchor first and press enter
when complete. If you only have groups of points and no instrument stations, then simply press enter,
where you will be prompted to select points or points groups. Press enter after making your selections. If you
have a nominal point group you would like to align to instead of aligning to the fixed station you first selected,
then choose it at the prompt and press enter.

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FEATURES
feature logic

When preparing to measure features a smart feature selection can be made. If no feature is explicitly
selected, the Smart feature mode will be used as data is collected. This allows SA to create the geometry
you are measuring based on the amount, location and spread of those measurements. This is great for
quickly measuring multiple features.
Multi-selecting features in the tree allows you to create geometry from those features using the alt-click
method. Construction methods are set to auto except for ellipse, paraboloid, and torus which all just fit to
points. Each feature's geometry type can be manually changed after initial creation.

Create Point Feature

Description: A point feature is much more than a single point measurement. It can also define a
measurement corresponding nominal point. This definition allows these features to be utilized when
performing best-fit alignment.

– When selecting the dropdown for the point feature, you have the option to create a
surface point comparison. This enters a mode in which probed points are instantly
compared to the neatest CAD surface.
Construction Methods:

Single Point – Creates a single point from a measurement.

Line Plane Intersection – Creates a point at the intersection of a line and a plane.
Three Plane Intersection – Creates a point at the mutual intersection of three planes.
Point Projected to Line – Creates a point that is projected to a line at its closest point.
Line to Line, Mutual Perpendicular Midpoint – Creates a point at the intersection of two lines that do not
fall in the same plane.
Object Midpoint – Creates a point at the center of non point reducible features.
Planar Line to Line Intersection – Creates a point at the intersection of two lines then projects that point to
a selected plane.
Extract from Cloud – Creates a point from a cloud relative to a nominal feature.

Create Line

Description: Creates a 2D or 3D line.

Construction Methods:

Plane to Plane Intersection – Creates a line at the intersection of two planes.

Line Projected to Plane – Creates a line projected to specified plane.
Mutual Perpendicular – Creates a perpendicular line between two lines.
Between Point and Line – Creates a perpendicular line between a line and a point.
Between Point and Planar – Creates a line from a point to a plane along plane's normal vector.
From Object Axis – Creates a line along the center axis of an object. (ie cylinders, cones, etc)
Line to Line Bisector – Creates a bisecting line from two lines.
Parallel Through Point – Creates a line parallel to a line through a specified point.
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Create Plane

Description: Creates a geometric plane.

Construction Methods:

Plane to Plane Bisector – Creates a bisecting plane from two selected planes.
Point and Direction – Creates a plane on a point using a desired object's direction.
Extract from Cloud – Creates a plane from a point cloud relative to a nominal feature.
Fit to Cloud – Creates a best-fit plane from selected point cloud.
Offset Plane – Creates a plane offset from the selected plane a desired amount.
From Object – Creates a plane from a selected object.

Create Circle

Description: Creates a geometric circle.

Construction Methods:

Single Point Circle – Creates a circle from a measured point and a plane feature.
Extract from Cloud – Creates a circle from a point cloud relative to a nominal feature.
Cylinder Plane Intersection – Creates a circle at the intersection of a plane and cylinder.
Cone Plane Intersection – Creates a circle at the intersection of a plane and cylinder.

Create Slot

Description: Creates a geometric round or square slot.

Construction Methods:

Extract from Cloud– Creates a slot from a point cloud relative to a nominal feature.

Create Ellipse

Description: Creates a geometric ellipse. The default construction method is fit to point.

Create Cylinder

Description: Creates a geometric cylinder.

Construction Method:

Extract from Cloud – Creates a cylinder from a point cloud relative to a nominal feature.

Create Sphere

Description: Creates a geometric sphere.

Construction Method:

Extract from Cloud – Creates a sphere from a point cloud relative to a nominal feature.

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Create Cone

Description: Creates a geometric cone.

Construction Method:

Extract from Cloud – Creates a cone from a point cloud relative to a nominal feature.

create torus

Description: Creates a geometric torus. The default construction method is fit to point.

Create Paraboloid

Description: Creates a geometric paraboloid. The default construction method is fit to point.

Create Average Point

Description: An Averaged Point feature can be used when measuring multiple points in which the desired
outcome is an average point of all the measurements.

Create Pattern

Description: This allows you to select specific features and create a pattern from them.

create mesh

Description: Creates a mesh feature from a selected point cloud. A vertex cloud can also be created here.
Mesh Methods:

Grid – Creates a mesh only from clouds scanned in Inspire using a Line Scanner with instrument orientation
information. This uses the raw cloud data from the input Cloud to make a Mesh of evenly sized
triangles.
Grid Size - Determines the size of the mesh facets.

Smooth Data - Removes spikes in the mesh.

Finalize - Sharpens edges and intelligently sizes the facets based on the degree of curvature.
General – Creates a mesh from any source and uses the voxel cloud by default.
Max Triangle Size - Sets the largest facet size.
Smallest Hole Diameter - Sets the smallest gap.
Finalize - Sharpens edges and intelligently sizes the facets based on the degree of curvature.

Create Point Group

Description: Makes a container to hold related points. A Point Group feature can be used when measuring
points that represent a specific feature of an entire part that you would like to group together.

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Create Cloud

Description: This creates a point cloud and feature in the tree. If an instrument is connected when the cloud
feature is created, you will be prompted to measure an optional clipping plane prior to scanning. If no clipping
plane is desired, you can either select the “next feature” button in the HUD or single click the cloud in the
Measurement Panel.

Extract From CAD

Description: With this button you can extract nominal geometries and points from CAD models.

Method:

Extract From CAD – Creates a mesh only from clouds scanned in Inspire using a Line Scanner with instructions
mind orientation

Extract Surface Points – Creates point features from location selected on the CAD model.
Extract Edge Points – Creates point features when selecting the edge of the CAD model.
Extract General Surface Feature – Creates a surface from selection, even if the selected face is geometric.
Extract Feature from CAD Using Points – Creates a feature by allowing the user to click points on the
CAD model to define the geometry to extract.

Extract From Cloud

Description: With this button you can extract geometries from a point cloud. The geometry type can be chosen
after selecting this button. Note - Any feature extracted from a cloud, even when chosen as a
construction method, can be controlled using the cloud feature extraction tolerance located in the
Applications Settings. This will dictate the threshold to be used to create the geometry.

Create Offset Points

Description: This allows you to create points or point features from selecting locations on CAD model. The option
is available to add an offset or lay the points directly on the surface. This is great for constructing nominal hole
centers.

Toggle Point Name Control

Description: When enabled you can control the name of the next measured point.

Toggle Next Feature Name Control

Description: When enabled this allows a specified name to be used for a newly-created or newly-measured
feature.

Toggle Sticky Features

Description: This allows newly-measured features to use the last maually selected geeometry type. This is a
great tool for measuring the same feature types multiple times.

*Also this icon will only appear in the features tab when an instrument is connected.*
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ANALYSIS

Create CoordinateFrame

Description: This will create a frame based on Primary, Secondary and Tertiary features.
Inputs: Features will be added to Primary, Secondary, and Origin/Tertiary inputs as either point reducible
(need two to define direction), or directional.
i. Primary Feature(s): This will set your primary axis direction. The direction can be changed in the
Axis Definitions under Details.

ii. Secondary Feature(s): This will set the secondary axis direction. This direction can also be
changed in the Axis Definitions.
iii. Origin/Tertiary Feature: This will set the origin location.

Create Comparison

Description: This is used to show deviation between a reference object and corresponding data.
Inputs: This will prompt you for a reference feature and actual data to compare to. By default, the comparison
will generate a vector group.

Create Point Projector

Description: Makes a point projector, which projects a set of points in a direction by a specified distance or
projects the to an object.
Inputs: Points/Point Groups/Object for Projection

Merge Clouds

Description: Merges multiple clouds into a single cloud.

Inputs: Multiple clouds

Create Cross Sections

Description: This will create cross section cuts of data compared to nominal CAD or Mesh feature and
show deviation. You will be able to visually display a 2D representation of each section cut.
Inputs:
i. Cross Section Nominal: This selection allows for CAD or a Mesh.

ii. Cross Section Actual(s): This allows for the selection of scan data that will be checked to the
nominal selection. This will set the secondary axis direction. This direction can also be changed in
the Axis Definitions.

iii. Cross Section Plane Reference: This will indicate the starting cross section plane in which you
can copy to add additional planes.

Make Cloud From Cloud Points

Description: This will make a cloud from selected cloud points

Inputs: Selected cloud points
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AUTOMATION

Remeasure

Description: Clears out all measurement data for all previously measured features.

View Scripting Recorder

Description: Actively converts commands into Python script which can later be copied and pasted into the Script Editor for
execution. Note: This window must be open prior to initiating commands.

View Script Output

Description: Shows the output of executed python scripts and will allow you to execute a script.

Run Script

Description: Allows you to execute a script that has been saved externally.

Open Script Editor

Description: Opens the python script editor so you can either create or edit a script. Here you can also paste python script from
the recorder or open and run an existing script that has been saved externally.

Add Action

Description: This allows you to select and action to add. Actions automate certain functionality while ad vancing through the
Actions Panel.

Action Types:

Show Message – Shows a static message or a timeout value can be specified.

Set Measurement Target – Sets the intended feature to be measured.

Show Report – Will show a specified report.

Show (Hide) Watch Window – Will open a saved watch window.

Set Alignment State – Sets the state of a specified alignment

Connect (Disconnect) Instrument – Estalishes a connection or disconnects from a selected instrument.

Jump Instrument – Will add a new instrument and connect to it.

Frozen (Thaw) – Allows user to set the state of computable features.

Set Instrument Probe or Reflector – Allows user to set the probe/reflector and the probe diameter.

Set Instrument Tooling – Allows user to set a probe's additional tooling.

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REPORTING

Create Report

Description: Creates a report with a default title and page template and allows you to select desired items
to add. You can also edit a report template from the report's properties panel.

Create New Drawing

Description: Opens a new empty drawing in the layout editor in which you can create a drawing.

Create New QuickDrawing

Description: Opens a blank document in the layout editor in which you can create a drawing as well as
a report template. The current view will be its starting point.

Create New Page Template

Description: Opens a new empty drawing in the layout editor in which you can create a page template for a
report. The dropdown presents options to load an existing page template.

Create New Title Page Template

Description: Creates a new template that can be used as a title page in a report. The dropdown presents
options to load an existing title page template.

take snapshot

Description: Takes a screenshot of the graphical view, which can be added to a drawing or report.

Create Callout

Description: A callout is a visual identifier located in the graphical view. It can be used as a visual aid when
conveying anything from part deviation to point location. This selection will create a callout for a specific
feature.

Create Regional Callouts

Description: Creates a callout that is anchored at a point in 3D space and reports errors based on data
in side a spherical zone centered on its anchor.

Create Linear Dimension

Description: Creates a linear dimension between two features resulting in a distance reported in active
units.

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Create Angular Dimension

Description: Creates an angular dimension between two features resulting in an angle reported in active
units. By default, the acute angle will be reported but the complimentary angle can be shown instead
through the properties panel for that dimension.

Create Pattern Dimension

Description: Creates angular dimensions from either a selected apex or from each previous bolt hole (by
default Dimension Each Hole Previous is set)
Inputs: Multiple features and a vertex definition.
Features:
Typically features that are a part of a pattern (eg circles)

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