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Datums for positional GD&T
So.. I am trying to understand how the software calculates the positions for positional tolerances.... Based on selected datums. Initially I was examining a part with some holes in it and just used the working coordinate system/origin at the intersection
Construction line
Hello, Would it be possible to have a clear description concerning the construction of a line passing through several circles. I use this function to determine the straightness of an axis with the orientation plane chosen on "3D" in general, but I have
AUTO PATH: HOW TO CHANGE "CLEARPLANE" ORIENTATION
Usually I just program in Z axis and the AUTO PATH clears features in the Z axis no problem. How do I set the AUTO PATH generation to a different axis? I am programming a part using primarily the XMINUS axis as my primary orientation, but the AUTO PATH
GRAPHIC DISPLAY REPORT: cad visual editing
is there a way to make the cad model a little more transparent when adding it to the graphical report? i would like to be able to see points all over a part even if i cant fit it into the view
Report Cloud-to-Cad Deviation: where is the DATUM selection?
When reporting profile Cloud to Cad deviation, is there anyway to select a DRF like you can for trupo?
ERROR MESSAGE: INCORRECT ARGUMENTS
Created a program. Worked fine for a few runs. Then all the sudden popped an error message. "SYSTEM ERROR 23904: -NAN(IND), INCORRECT ARGUMENTS." Any ideas?
CAD Measure hole pattern
Would it be possible to add a place to rename all of the selected holes in incremental order at the same time? For instance if there are (10) .500" holes that I am measuring, I would like to see an option that names all of the holes .500_001, .500_002,
List of entities
Hello, Would it be possible for the next version of CMM Manager to offer in the entity lists only the entities that match the shape. For example, not offering line when you should only choose planes.
Path Planning without a CAD file
Is there a setting so that when you are programming without CAD it doesn't move the head through existing features. I'm spending a lot of time adding moves to get around the automatic path planning or trying to figure out how to convince CMM manager
Enable DCC mode in program?
Is there a command to switch into DCC mode in the program? Not a big deal, just trying to save a mouse click..
HOLE PATTERN: REPORTING FEATURES UPGRADE
When creating a uniform hole pattern and using transform, is there any way to include reporting the true position of the feature and having the nominals applied to the corresponding hole so I don't have to report each feature separately after the hole
Duel Rotary
Is there plans to add a second rotary function within CMM-Manager? I have a Nikon vision system with two rotary devices but have to command second device externally through VB Script and external commands. Controlled externally, the secondary rotation
Need suggestions
As the title states, I need suggestions. I have a print that calls for a specific groove width, at the bottom of tapered walls. Normally I would measure a cylinder, then two cones for the walls, create a two circles at the intersections of the cylinder
Cylindricity
Help please. I cannot find a specific symbol for cylindricity in either the Features or Report ribbons. So my question is is the check box at the bottom of the Cylinder Report marked CYL the report for cylindricity? Thanks in advance for any advice on
CMM Manager Work Instructions
Hello All, I just got upgraded to CMM manager and wondered if any of you all have created work instructions for this software. I thought it might be wise to check here before stumbling through on my own wits. The training was brief and there are more
View rotates when running program
Not sure why, but my screen view rotates when I run the program as I am doing the 3-2-1 alignment. Any idea why it is doing this? Seems to have just started and not sure what could have changed. I have attached my program if someone can take a peek. Thank
Re-Aligning a Program
I have a program I wrote using a saved alignment, and it also has a manual alignment. I usually add the manual alignment for the first time I run it then disable it for production. The program I am currently running was good for our first operation(part
Creating Features From Existing Data
When creating Features from other Features, (ex: Making a Cylinder from Clouds), it would be great to have the Fit Method (Least Squares, Max. Inscribed., etc.) Print on Reports with the Results when Dimensioning (ex: Diameters). In my field, (Injection
Conflicting program setting max values with cmm-manager and uccserver
Good morning, I’ve been having a conflict with my max values when I first start the machine up and home versus after I disconnect and reconnect cmm manager to the machine and uccserver. When I first turn on the cmm, launch cmm manager and uccserver
Help with intersection of cylinder and plane
Having trouble checking an intersecting point onto a plane from a cylinder.. Hopefully someone can help.. How can I project the centerline of the cylinder (Ø.220) to measure the .220 & .56 dimensions? I made a plane and measured the cylinder but now I
MEASURING PERPENDICULARITY
When reporting perpendicularity of a plane to a plane, is the software automatically comparing to the "datum" plane that is the most recent one being used for Levelling? So if you wanted to compare two alternate planes then do you have to create a new
Re-measuring and Reporting
In creating a new program is there a way to tell the software to re-measure a part if it is OOT? With that being said if it re-measures say "Part 1" a second time and it measures in spec, on the report will the OOT be overwritten or will the measurement
Probe Change / VB Script
Has anyone got some VB script that would prompt for a specific probe rotation? **maybe from a dropdown**
Alignment issue after programming offline
This is our first attempt at making a program offline and then attempting to run it once we receive the part from the shop floor. No matter what we've done so far, we can't seem to get the program to line up with our CAD Model. We're hoping that we can
Applying new header logo to ALL reports
Is there a way to have the header be applied to all programs that are already made? I know that once we start making a new program that the new header will be in the place of the old one since I changed out the template, but is there a way to apply that
Reference frame help
Hopefully someone can shed some light on something I may be doing wrong... I have a part that gets mounted in a fixture before I place it on the CMM table, the fixture is located on the table with a locating rail so it is in the same position every load.
Alignment to Feature and Origin Creation
Is there a tutorial for how to align to a feature such as a "line" and then setting an origin based on the X & Y axis intersection?
DEFAULT REPORT EDIT REQUEST
Nate Frost: we respectfully request this adjustment in next update. Either we need the ability to simply add Graphical Reports to the Default Report or we need the option to get rid of the Default Report all together.
Adding notes to multiple reports at once
I was wondering if, for the new 2022 version this year, there will be an option added to reporting that allows whatever features you have selected to add the notes to all? I've got some parts where I have 100+ holes to measure and then put the GD&T callout
DISC PROBE
I have aTP20 6way. attach to a 8mm x 30 disc probe. I'm trying to check a groove. Is it possible to check the width of the goove with this probe? i know i can with a star probe. Please advise...
REPORTING POINT CLOUDS TO A PROFILE
When reporting a point cloud profile constructed from a myriad of assorted points taken all over a part, is there anyway to avoid having to select all the corresponding surfaces in CAD SURFACE LIST? I may have up to several hundred random points taken
Moving Part to new Position... See these photos attached in this Topic
Hello CMM Community. I know this topic is covered, but I'm struggling to understand the written directions on how to execute what I need. I am attaching 3 photos of the same part but in different positions. How do I program this into 1 program. I want
Scan circular plane
Most of the stuff we make are gear blanks. We need to scan the ends for flatness and runout. Will CMM Manager scan a circular plane? I can sort of generate one by doing a plane and picking the points but that is a bit of work and it's really just keeping
GRAPHICAL REPORT for FLATNESS
How do I generate a visual graphical report for flatness?
new user getting DCC Mode Please!
I am trying to make an offline VB program. I have established a reference frame using the Auto Sphere method in VirtualCMM. I recalled my frame into a new file and made a measure operation. I have a model to test in VirtualCMM Whenever I run I get error
Tip Change
Is there a way to adjust the distance the head travels for a tip angle change? I am moving from one side of the part to the other to measure a bore perpendicular to the view shown. For reference my work envelope is 47" wide, the part is centered on the
Composite position basics
For the upcoming update of the software for year 2022, is displaying the basics whenever I execute a composite position of features being considered? I know that I can still display the basic position "manually" by doing a feature location to the required
LOCK PATHS
This is by far the most annoying thing in CMM Manager. Is there anyway to permanently turn off LOCK PATH? It's incredibly tiring having to constantly open up the Path tab to simply unlock paths when that's what I want to do in the first place.
Shop Floor Question-Idea
In SFL is it possible to make a folder-program that runs program #1 and then runs program #2 in a pre determined order? Currently we are individually selecting program #1 and program #2 then clicking (Run selected programs). It would save a few clicks
CAD Teach/Surface Selection
Anyone else have issues with the CAD teach functions picking surfaces on the back of CAD? Hoping its a setting I can correct.
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