Alignment Question
How would you suggest setting up the alignment for this part? Particularly the B-C Datum.
Cad Help
I am programming a part with a CAD model. Does anyone have a suggestion for selecting a hole pattern, on a cylinder? Using the hole pattern feature on the CAD teach tab, I can select holes on a flat surface, not cylindrical. Of course I can and will select
Crash
Does simulation tell you if you had any crashes after you run the program in simulation or do you just have to watch it close?
community board.
Is there a way to read a post then go back to the forum without having to start over at the first post. I am trying to read them all but alas I grow tired of going back trying to find where I was. Thanks
ADVICE NEEDED: Measuring small groove
I have to measure a .04"(1mm) wide groove that is very close to a bottom surface. This could be verified easily with a size gage and radius gage but THE BOSS wants CMM numbers. The smallest disc probe that I could find is 1.2mm (about 2mm) with rollers
Convert Excel to CSV files.
My CMM Manager 2022 used to convert Excel files to CSV files, but for some reason started having issues. Now when it gets to the convert "Excel to CSV" command the program stops and locks up. When I try and open CSV file manually, I get a message that
Update all paths
Hi, I changed a Probe in the middle of a Programm and it runs but it seems the path of the following Elements won't get updated. I can open the Elements and Recreate the Paths but is there a possibility to update all Paths at once? Thank you!
Bubble drawing software - What plays well with CMM-Manager?
I am on the hunt for a program with will let us automate drawing bubbles plays well with and talks to CMM-Manager. Is anyone away of such a program? Thank you
Measuring distance between two features
Hello, I'm wondering if there is an easier way to measure the distance between two features. I have a part (attached below) that has a dimension, .100+-.003 all around. I know I can do the distance between for each side and each fillet, but that would
Probe Numbering starting from "0"
Sorry for spamming the Forum, but I'm in a hurry to make a decision towards or against CMM-Manager and need some things sorted out before I can finally decide.. This may look like a minor Problem, but our Rack is numbered from 1 to 9 and also in our MCOSMOS
Is there Game Controller Support?
There is a "TestGameJoystick.exe" in "C:\Program Files\QxSoft\CMM-Manager 2022\Driver" Folder.. Just plugged a XBOX 360 Controller and it is recognized by this Utility, but I cannot find any Reference in CMM-Manager..
Build Cylinder from Circles
Hi, we have a part with a interrupted Cylinder. In MCOSMOS I would measure one upper and one lower Circle and build a Cylinder out of it. Is this also possible with CMM-Manager or how would you do it in CMM-Manager?
Report Header
how do i set the default report inspector/company? every time i change it. It doesnt save for next time.
Live reporting question
Is there a way to change the tolerance for live reporting? I am measuring a curved surface part that is bowed past the tolerance range of .5mm. When I measure points the system is trying to throw the points onto other surfaces that may be closer to the
Constructing a point from an intersection of a cylinder and a plane
How can I construct an intersection point from a cylinder and a plane?
CMM Inspection Report Output - Out Of Tolerance Error
Can anyone help explain how the report is showing an out-of-tolerance result for an actual result that is within tolerance? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Can CMM Manager modify imported CAD models, physically?
Hello, Just curious- does the CMM Manager software offer any type of 3D CAD modeling/modding/manipulation features or optional extentions ? We have a part that we intentionally machine oversized until the final process. The CAD model I am referencing
Calibration Ring
Today I defined and located a calibration ring. When I go to calibrate a tip there is no option to use the ring. What am I doing wrong? CMM Manager 2022 on a Brown and Sharpe unit through an LK controller, SP25M probe system. I am trying to get a disc
Construct Circle from 3 Circles (where one is Center)
Customer wants the Radius from the Bolt Circle. Is there no possibility to create the Bolt Circle from the marked Elements? Thank you!
Max/min on Graphical Report idea/question
This is either a suggestion or question, but I noticed for our CMM programs we have issue with showing the max/min on the "Mygraph" under graphical reports. There doesn't seem to be a way to add a leader line to the max/min and so sometimes it is incredibly
Measuring Angles
Version - CMM Manager 2022 Hello everyone, New to CMM's / CMM Manager. I just have a few questions regarding measuring angles. 1. If I create a diameter is there a way to add a visible reference crosshair X / Y? Once it is created can angles be measured
Possibility to Add Ribbons
Hi, I like the possibility to add Toolbars, but can you add also the possibility to add Ribbons? A) There is unused Space on some Tabs which could be used for Custom Ribbons B) Ribbons have Captions while Toolbars have not Great would be the possibility
3D Connexion SpacePilot not working
Hi, just tried to get Space Pilot working with CMM-Manager, but it doesn't do anything. The Option is enabled, also switched it of and back on, restarted but no movement with SpacePilot. I installed the newest available Driver for this Legacy Device (compatible
Translation Improvements
Is it possible to edit Translations? As a native German Speaker, I find the German Translation a bit odd on some corners..
Graphical Report out-of-sync
I've noticed that periodically the graphical report will get out-of-sync with the cad, where the features are "floating" in space. (See attached screenshot) In this instance you can see the program indicates that the cad is in-sync, and the graphical
DCC Measure, get actual CMM Position
I'd like for example measure a Circle with DCC, but I don't want to type the Coordinates of the Center Point cause I already moved the Probe to the Center Point.. I'm missing a Button for getting the Coordinates like there is one in Mitutoyo MCOSMOS.
Save CAD with points
Is it possible to save the CAD with points taken in the program into a stp or iges file? I am needing to duplicate a program from CMM-M to Calypso. If nothing else save the CAD from CMM-M into a stp or iges file.
download d3d11-dll
Hello there, Since a few days i am getting a error message stating download d3d11-dll while opening an application, I did the download of cl_sldwks2sm-dll using the given link but can someone help me how to install it, It will be of great help, Neharika
Profile (Form)
Hi CMM Manager Community, Need some advice on this profile measurement below in red. What is the best method? This essentially measuring form per ASME Y14.5-2018. We keep getting erroneous measurements out of our CMM. Thank you!
Is this Datum Reference Frame Realistic
Hello, I am in the process of inspecting this part and I am starting to question this DRF. Is this even possible. Seems like it is trying to constrain more than 6 degrees of freedom. Maybe I am wrong or missing something. I also tried to Draw Datum Target
composite position with a complex surface as the primary datum
I have a drawing that calls out for a composite of 8 diameters to ABC (PLTZF) AND AB (FRTZF) however my datum A is constructed of target points that do not form a perpendicular plane to any other datum. is this even possible to report in CMM manager?
Probe Assembly glitch?
First time I've run into this problem. The program was originally made years ago and runs maybe 1-2 times a year and has had no problems until now. I get most of the way through my program until I get to a different probe assembly. It's supposed to go
CAD teach points
Hello! I am trying to program offline and I need to make 4 individual offline points and best-fit a plane from those points, but there is no option for CAD teach points, only 2D, 3D, and slot teach. Is there another way I can do this? Thanks!
Parametric Programming
I need to figure out how to create a parametric program to check a family of parts. Initially it sounds somewhat simple, except I am a complete noob to computer programming. Before I spend more time on this, I want to run some info past the group mind
Problem with finding angle
I'm having trouble finding the correct way to report the two angles shown in this image. What would be the best way to find and report the angles? I've been getting values way smaller than 1 degree and I don't think my method of finding it is correc
UCC Renishaw Joybox
I do not think this is a CMM Manager issue but I am going to ask regardless since we are using 2020. When taking a manual measurement, where in UCC do i got to adjust the backoff and well as the fast/slow speed. Thanks in advance
General question about cad sync
When I start a program and measure my manual alignment, does it have to be exactly the same features and aligned as my Cad alignment before it will automatically sync? Sometimes my manual alignment will not automatically sync with the cad alignment. Is
Fixture Reference Frame checked on by itself
We have an issue where the fixture reference frame check box gets checked on all by itself. This is a real problem when we run and it wants to move to somewhere unexpectedly. We have broken several tips over time because of this. Has anyone else had this
Downloading older versions
Where can I download older versions of the CMM-Manager installer? I'm in need of version 3.9.
Probe Diameter
Hello, via the variable : double GetActiveProbeDiameter( ) you can read the diameter of the active probe. Can you change the value and write it back? best regards c.schauer
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