Reporting the "X" label "Y" label "Z" label
Hey all, I am wondering if there is a way to report the "X" axis or "Y" axis labels when using DDE? Currently I can report out the "Note" as a balloon number, as in #01, "Nominal", "Actual", etc. but would like to send the X actuals to excel along with
Pass/Fail on Sphere probe tip calabration
Back on the 7th of October I asked a question in a post about Probe Tip calibration report. I was pointed to the "TIP SUMMARY" report. My customer asked me where on the Tip Summary report does it say Pass or Fail. He wants to see that the calibration
Filetype
Hi, Does anyone know if there is a possibility to always get the file chooser to open filetype “program” as standard when you open a program inside CMM-Manager? Now it seems to always default back to the latest opened filetype when you open a new one.
Measuring a segment
Hello All I am trying to measure a segment to confirm the arc (OD and ID). It takes 32 segments to make a circle (I am only working with 1/32 of a circle). I am working with a DXF file. How would I go about confirming the arc is correct with such little
Cannot unlock points
I am having an issue with the "lock points" check box, being greyed out, and not allowing me to un-select it. Anyone have any pointers? For now I will just delete the feature and re-measure it. This is the second time recently that I have run into this.
Change rack
Hi, Is there someone who has experience with using two change racks for modules in CMM Manager? We have a INexiv, but it would be the same for all the software variants I guess. Thought I would check before we purchase another one, just wanted to know
Adjusting Sweeping Range on scanning feature
Hi everyone, New to the site and CMM manager as a whole, I used to Program on PcDmis and Mitutoyo Geopak. I am however self taught or had a small amount guidance from a couple of people but never been on an actual CMM training course so I apologise if
ADDING FEATURES TO REPORT AFTER PROGRAM IS RUN
I have run the program. I now need to add a dimension I forgot. I don't understand why when I need to add a dimension to a report, pull up Teach Mode, add the dimension, and regenerate the report, the dimension generates at the very bottom of the report
cylindricity
I am inspecting a cylindrical part. It has a .600" dia. which is 1.06" in length (this is Datum D) and a .500" diameter below it and is 1.76" in length. I am measuring in Z direction. My alignment levels to D (cylinder) and origins to a circle at the
Dragging multiple features into bilateral position
If you drag multiple features into bilateral position reporting, only the first is bilateral. The rest become regular "position". ver. Manager 2021
MAG 3 DIP switch DSW2 configuration with NI GPIB PCIIA/ GEOPAK compatibility
Updated: 2022_10_17 19:52 (UTC+2) Update 5 (solved DMA clarification, pending GPIB configuration by software): "Anyone has or know where I can get a user manual/guide/ instruction for traditional MAG-3, please, any info would be great please. I have
MITUTOYO MAG-3 DSW2 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION/ GPIB ADDRESS WIH NI GPIB PCIIA 488.2
MITUTOYO MAG-3 DSW2 DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION/ GPIB ADDRESS WITH NI GPIB PCIIA 488.2 Removed DMA notification. Updated: 2022.10.17. 16:29 UTC+2 I attached in pdf format. Best regards
True Position of Threaded Hole (using mmc)
What is the best way to report the true position of a threaded hole using MMC. Using the thread feature while measuring two circles, extracting the data, creating a cylinder, and reporting the true position of that cylinder is the easiest way I have found.
Furniture not in correct location ?
CMM-M ver 2021 12.1.1.8411 I located the SCR200 CAD model in my environment as furniture. When I jog the probe around it is in the correct position, but when running a program, or anytime I change a probe assembly, during the probe assembly change
Probe Tip Calibration Report ???
Is there a Probe Tip Calibration Report that can be printed after probe tip calibration to a Sphere ? EDIT I mean all Probes and all tips.... I did find a "Tip Summary" report..... I think this would work to keep a record of my weekly tip calibrations,
CMM-Manager Feedback
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Back Button
I may be the only one who could benifit from this because a lot of operations can just be deleted, but I think a "step back" button could be really helpful for ref. frame/alignment mistakes or mis-click. Just an idea for ease of use, a lot of other softwares
Recent CAD Files menu issue
I've been having some odd behavior with "Recent CAD Files" dropdown. I can still import fine, it's just the Recents I'm seeing this with.
Composite Profile Callout
Hello All! How do you go about executing this callout in CMM-Manager, since there is no way to report a composite profile as of this version. Should i just do a seperate cloud-to-cad on each callout? Also, is composite profile reporting going to be added
VB Script Reading Text File with UTF-8 BOM Encoding
It was brought to our attention that reading the contents of a text file via VB Script (as described here - VB Script - Read and Write Text file using an Array (qxcmm.com)) will be problematic if the text file encoding is UTF-8 BOM. This BOM encoding
GD&T
GD&T Question, not software related. I have never come across something like this. Can anyone tell me why there are two feature control frames for the same hole (not the composite feature control frame)? The features in question are 2x 1.000" holes. I
Measuring tall cylinders
Does anyone know why it wont measure the last circle all the way around? I am using a 3x50 stylus that has plenty of clearance and should be able to measure the whole thing. I tried changing the angle to everything from 5-65 and cannot get it to measure
Position of a hole normal to a large radial surface
What is the best way to verify the position of a hole that is normal to a large radial surface? We have tried the following methods below and get somewhat different results for both. 1. Hole measured as a cylinder and reporting position. 2. Intersecting
WHAT KIND OF STEM IS BEST?
i'm trying to decide what kind of stylus to get. i'm wanting a 3mm ball by 40 or 50mm stem/ i see that there is ceramic, and carbide. they are both about the same price for the 50mm length. is one better than the other?
how do you change search distance?
i feel like i've changed this setting before. but i'm trying it now, and everything is grayed out. what am i doing wrong?
Labeling Suggestion
I have spoken to QX about this and had some additional thoughts on the Operation Plan labeling When reporting features it displays I.E. Circle1 to Circle2. As you are looking through the program unless you put in some comments or user notes it can be
PLACE CAD: how do you move a CAD and bring all the features along with it?
I have written a program and would like to adjust the visual location of the CAD but when I PLACE CAD all the features don't move along with it. How do I fix this so everything syncs up?
NPT (pipe threads)
Anyone know how to measure a hole that is threaded with NPT. Thanks.
No tolerance
Hello. Is it possible to report point without tolerance, like in reporting point in position evaluation: Unfortunately if we use position report for this operation we get ofcourse additional line with position tolerance, which we can not hide in table
Client Monitor Program Issues
Has there been an update to the Client Monitor Program recently? I'm on version 1.0.8495. It seems like the connection between this program and CMM Manager has issues. Whenever I try to refresh the status, it gets stuck. I have no way of updating probe
Extract the points of a circle
I need to extract the points of a circle to request distances against other points. It's possible?
VB Manual
Do we have any VB manual for CMM Manager? I would like to take advantage of the benefits of the software...
probes from ucc server to cmm manager
i would like to get co_test into cmm manager hello. I am new to cmm manager. our shop just got the 2021 upgrade and so far so good. however, I was wondering if there are steps to take and move a probe file from ucc to cmm manager. or if it should just
Backward compatibility
We are kicking around the idea of retrofitting our old Sheffield RS150 with a REVO 5-axis setup, which currently runs CMM Manager 3.5, PH10M head, and TP2 probing . I was wondering, if we upgraded to the REVO, with new probing, and CMM Manager 5-axis
ROUND SLOTS: Reporting overall length
Hey all, How can you report overall length of a round slot? not center to center but edge to edge
Report Profile line and surface.
Hello, I have a doubt concerning the result obtained concerning the profile of a line or a surface. Shouldn't the value obtained be multiplied by 2?
Batch Run - Single part batch not working properly
We have recently been having issues running single part batch runs. It will run 1-3 parts just fine, but then the alignment shifts and will not continue after that. We then have to close and re-open the program and try again. This does not happen to
Rotation in middle of program...
So, we are measuring a part where the datum is the O/D, but we need to find the Parallelism of both the top and the bottom surfaces of the part in reference to the Datum. Is there a way I can add a pause in the middle of the program to prompt user to
Flip Part Over
I have a 2 sided part. All my datums are on side A. I align my part normally using the datum structure. I want to flip my part over on the CMM table mid program, then remeasure some repeatable features just like Leap Frog works, except I want the CMM
Move Part Command - Need more documentation/help
I have a part where I'll have no choice but to set it down on a flat plane, perform some checks, then flip it over, and reach inside it and perform some other checks. So I'm trying to learn how to utilize the "Move Part" function. I've been using this
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