08m13e11 - Update Training FARO CAM2 Measure X Workbook For The Student - June 2005

VERSION 1.
0 CAM2 MEASURE X UPDATE TRAINING JUNE 2005 STUDENTS BOOK
CAM2 MEASURE
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Course Introduction: This course will explain the new and modified commands of CAM2 Measure X, Version 1.0. New and modified commands in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0 will also be covered. There will be lectures, as well as hands-on exercises, that will allow the student to practice the skills learned. This workbook is for use with the both FaroArm and the FARO Laser Tracker. If you are using the Laser Tracker switch all references to the Front and Back buttons to the Insert and Home keys.
FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Plate
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FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Bracket
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CAM2 Measure X Update Training Version 1.0 - June 2005
Course Checklist
Chapter 1: System Requirements
Computer Requirements General Overview
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements Graphics/CAD Engine AutoRecover Screen Layout Graphics Field Output Control Bar Control Bars
Hotkeys - Viewing Hotkeys - Viewing (on numeric keypad) Shortcuts - Viewing (with the mouse) Hotkeys - Commands
Chapter 2: File Menu Changes

Save/Save As Import Project File Export Features Part Preferences
Miscellaneous Laser Sight Orientation Place Features on Active Layer Time Stamp Translating CAD Files Supported CAD Formats Insert <CAD Parts Change the color of the Bracket Main 3D View View Controls Standard Views Other Actions Reset View Set Center of Rotation Point Style. Size.
Chapter 3: Layers and Filters Practical
Navigator
Change the Model View

Saved Views Control Bar Insert View Setting Save a Custom View Add CAD Parts Properties Mirror the CAD Part
CAD Parts Control Bar
Insert a View. Insert a Digital Picture into the CAD View Rearrange the New Windows Create a Filter for the Bracket
Insert < Picture
Chapter 4: View, Devices, Measure and Construct Menu Changes

View Menu
Export to Image Send
Devices menu
Laser Tracker Survey (Laser Tracker Submenu) Survey Dialog Box Iterations Feature Time Out Survey Repeat Delay Home Display User Intervention Dialog if Target Not Found Analyze Readings After Each Cycle Aim Point Deviation Basis Store Readings Relocation Display Windows Buttons OK Start Stop Pause Export Cancel Help ii
Measure menu GD&T menu Dimension menu

Whiskers Position Level
Chapter 5: Constructions Practical

Opening Measurement File Review Features Changes
Probe button Readings Tab Aim View Reading Apply Nominals
Removing Readings Notes Tab
Quick Reporting Constraints Tab
Feature Notes Measurement Instructions Adding a Feature Note
Adding a Feature Constraint Edit Button Constructions

3-2-1 Changes Line < Parallel Line < Perpendicular Circle < Offset
Part Preference < Constraints
Chapter 6: Using On-Screen Labels

Practical Exercise
Translating an IGES File Measuring the Alignment Features Setting an Iterative Alignment Save The Measurements Measure the Remaining Features Modifying On-Screen Labels View < Arrange Labels Printing an Onscreen Report
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New Report Formats
Landscape Tabular Concise Printing and Saving a Text Report
Chapter 7: Scanning and Comparing to CAD Practical

Aligning to the CAD Model
Measuring and Creating an Alignment CAD=Part Save the File Part Preferences < Miscellaneous Dynamic DRO Search Radius Default Dynamic DRO type
DRO and Dynamic DRO
Inspect the Surface using the Dynamic DRO Home In Points Inspect Surface Point
Auto Trigger Home In Graphical Results Compensation Point Mode
Scans Compared to a CAD Surface

Scan Measurement Preference Save Scans as Features Lines Drawn while Scanning Scan Line Creation Parallel Lock Planes
Readings and Whiskers
Readings Check box Form Whisker Check box Nominal Whiskers Check box Display Surface Readings and Whiskers Whisker Scale Printing and Saving a Text Report
Chapter 8: Define Device Position Practical

Device Position
Set Active Clear New Define
Practical Exercise
Importing CAD File Setting the Coordinate System iv
CAM2 Measure X Update Training Version 1.0 - June 2005 Move the Device or Add a Device to the Measurement Drawing Measure Features for the Move Device Position Defining the Device Location
Chapter 9: Learn Execute Macro

Practical Exercise
Start Learning Inserting the Commands Constructing the Bolt Intersections Modifying the Feature Layer Creating the Bolt Center End Learn Creating a CAM2 Measure X Icon Creating a Custom Icon Design your Icon.
Running the Custom Command

View < User Tools Executing the Macro Multiple Times
Chapter 10: Round Tubing

Tubing Part Preferences Measure Tube
Round Tube Rectangular Tube Tube Fitting Enter XYZ Enter PTB From Features Breakpoints Importing Data
Construct Tube
Tube Reporting
Important Topics - Round Tubing
Tube Correction Report
Chapter 11: Using the Round Tube Commands

Practical Exercise
Constructing a Nominal Tube Construct Tube Points Measuring a Tube Construct the Measured Tube Construct Tube Points Tube Alignment Printing a Report v

Computer Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Intel Pentium 3 Processor. 256 MB RAM. Graphics Resolution 1024 x 768. 8 GB hard drive (2 GB free). Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2) with Administrator privileges. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Active Desktop Integration. Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (to print manuals).
Recommended Requirements
Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 3 GHz or better. 1 GB RAM or greater. Graphics Resolution 1600 x 1200. 60 GB hard drive or greater (10 GB free). Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) with Administrator privileges. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0. Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 (to print manuals).
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General Overview
Graphics/CAD Engine
The Graphics/CAD Engine is the major change to the software between version 4.0 and X1. The native file format has changed from the ACIS (*.sat) file to two file types. The FARO CAD data (*.fcm) contains the information from a CAD file (i.e. IGES, VDA, STEP). The FARO CAM2 Measure X (*.fce) contains the measurement data. This allows multiple parts to reference the same CAD file. The FARO CAD Engine is developed in FARO Europe and has been in use for more than 10 years.
AutoRecover
CAM2 Measure X saves a backup file every 10 minutes. In the event of a system crash you will be prompted to recover a lost file. This is the only prompt to recover the file.
Screen Layout
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Graphics Field Digital Read Out (DRO) Pull Down menu Control Bars
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Toolbar Buttons Output Bar Status Bar
FIGURE 1-1 Screen Layout
NOTE: This figure above shows the default setup, but you can customize the screen layout by dragging the toolbars and control bars.
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Graphics Field
The major portion of the CAM2 Measure X screen is consumed by the graphics field. This is the area that displays the measurements, and CAD data.
FIGURE 1-2 Graphics Field
Output Control Bar

On the bottom of the screen is the Output control bar. Instructions for the current command appear here, so take a look at it often.The Output control bar appears automatically when new text is added by any command, and will automatically collapse after a few seconds.
FIGURE 1-3 Output Control Bar
Control Bars
Along the left side of the screen are the three Control Bars. The Navigator, Saved Views, and CAD Parts control bars provide quick access to some of the more commonly used commands.
FIGURE 1-4 Control Bars
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Hotkeys - Viewing
Keys Command Zooms In i Zooms Out o Reset the View, or Zoom All e Zoom Window w Pan WUXV Device View a Top View ^ Side View % Front View $ Isometric View ) Center View C+t S+A+E Full Screen Increase Whisker Scale S++ Decrease Whisker Scale -
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Hotkeys - Viewing (on numeric keypad)

Keys Command Zooms In Zooms Out Pan Rotate around X Counterclockwise Rotate around X Clockwise Rotate around Y Counterclockwise Rotate around Y Clockwise Rotate around Z Counterclockwise Rotate around Z Clockwise
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NOTE: On most Laptop computers there is a key which switches a section of the keyboard to function as the numeric keypad from a full size keyboard.
Shortcuts - Viewing (with the mouse)

Keys Command Dynamic Zoom Dynamic Zoom Dynamic Pan Dynamic Rotate
S and drag the Right Mouse button

Mouse Wheel Button
C and drag the Right Mouse button CS and drag the Right Mouse button
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Hotkeys - Commands
Keys Command Help Cancel Measure a Comp Off Point Measure a Comp Axis Point Measure a Plane Measure a 2D Line Measure a Circle Measure a Cylinder Measure a Sphere Turns off the DRO (digital read out) Change Probe Reset Interferometer (FARO Laser Tracker Only) Set Distance Mode (FARO Laser Tracker Only) Search (FARO Laser Tracker Only) Switch between Single Point and Scan Mode Material Thickness (Sheet Metal commands only) Collect Reading Compensation Point Remove Reading
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Save/Save As
PACK FILE option saves the FARO CAD Data file (*.fcm) into the measurement file. This allows you to save the measurement data and CAD data into one file for easy transport from one computer to another with CAM2 Measure X installed.
FIGURE 2-1 Save As
Import Project File

Allows you to open a CAM2 Measure 4.0 or CAM2 Automotive 1.7 file. NOTE: CAM2 Measure 4.0 or CAM2 Automotive 1.7 must be installed to activate this command.
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Export Features
Saves the measurement data as an IGES file. NOTE: If a CAD Part was added to the drawing it will not export with the measurement data. Only data measured or constructed with CAM2 Measure X will be exported Feature Type Arc Circle Cone Cylinder Ellipse Line Plane Point Rectangular Slot Round Slot Extruded Rectangle Rectangular Toroid Rectangular Toroid Segment Torus Torus Segment Polyline Spline Sphere supported supported supported supported supported supported supported supported supported supported not supported not supported not supported supported supported as full torus supported supported as open polyline supported
Table 2-1 Supported IGES features
Supported?
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Part Preferences
Miscellaneous
FIGURE 2-2 Part Preferences - Miscellaneous
Laser Sight Orientation (Laser Tracker Only) The LASER SIGHT ORIENTATION parameter was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Front Sight Only will measure each point in Front Site Mode of the Laser Tracker. Front and Back Sight will measure each point in front and back sight mode and average the readings into a single point. Place Features on Active Layer When set to No, CAM2 Measure X will place each feature on the feature specific layer (Circles on Circle layer, Planes on Plane layer). Yes will place the feature on the active layer. The active layer is selected from the Layer toolbar. Time Stamp (Laser Tracker Only) Adds a date, time and millisecond of each reading in REVIEW FEATURES.
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Objective - This practical will show you how to manipulate the CAD files in order to better view the part.
Translating CAD Files

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From the FILE menu, select TRANSLATE CAD FILES. This starts another application - CAM2 Measure X is still running.
Click the ADD button. Navigate to the CAM2 Measure X /Tutorial directory. Files of type = IGES files (*.igs; *.iges). Choose File name = Bracket3.igs and FARO_Demo_Part5.igs. Click OPEN. Click TRANSLATE. Click CLOSE.
FIGURE 3-1 FARO CAD Translator
NOTE: Supported formats are IGES, VDA, CATIA v4 and v5, Unigraphics, Parasolid, SolidWorks, SolidEdge and Open NURBS. The CAD Translator will convert the file into the FARO CAD data (*.fcm) format.
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Supported CAD Formats

Format VDA FS IGES Open NURBS CATIA V4 CATIA V5 Unigraphics Parasolid Solidworks Solid Edge Pro-Engineer ACIS Inventor 2.0 5.3 3.0 4.1.x to 4.2.4 V5R7 to V5R14 15 to NX 3.0 all 2000 to 2005 9.0 to 14.0 WildFire 2.0 all 9.0 Version *.vda *.igs, *.iges *.3dm *.exp, *.model *.catpart, *.catproduct *.prt *.x_t *.sldprt *.par *.prt *.sat *.ipt Extension
Table 3-1 Supported CAD Formats
Insert <CAD Parts

Adds a FARO CAD Data file (*.fcm) to the current drawing. Multiple CAD files can be added to complete and assembly. 2
From the FILE menu, select INSERT < CAD PARTS.
Files of type = FARO CAD Data files (*.fcm). Choose File name = Bracket3.fcm and FARO_Demo_Part5.fcm. Click OPEN.
FIGURE 3-2 Adding CAD Parts
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Change the color of the Bracket

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From the VIEW menu, select LAYERS.
Under the Layers list box double left click the DEFAULT LAYER item. This will expand the item and show the objects in the drawing.
FIGURE 3-3 Layer Control
Right mouse click on the BRACKET3 object.
Select MOVE TO < NEW LAYER. Layer name = Bracket Layer.
FIGURE 3-4 Creating a new Layer
Right Mouse click on BRACKET LAYER.
Select SCREEN COLOR < CHANGE. Color = Orange. Click OK.
FIGURE 3-5 Changing a Layer Color
Click OK to exit the Layer Properties dialog box.
NOTE: New layers default to off. 5 6
Select the BRACKET LAYER from the layer drop down. Notice the Bracket Layer lettering is grey. This indicates the layer is off. Click the ON/OFF button. The Bracket Layer lettering is now black. This indicates the layer is on. 13
Navigator
Main 3D View
Displays the current view of the CAD model (minus on-screen labels).
View Controls
Contains icons that allow you to pan, rotate, zoom window, zoom in, zoom out, and zoom all for the CAD view. The standard Top, Side and Front view are on the bottom of the window.
Standard Views
Sets the CAD view to the selected standard views, ISO, Front, Side and Top.
Other Actions
Reset View Reset View sets the current view to the last standard view selected. Set Center of Rotation Allows you to set the center point of rotation for the ROTATE VIEW commands. If no center point is selected, CAM2 Measure X will use the center of the drawing.
Point Style.
Allows you to set the type of symbol used to represent a point. Size. Allows you to set the size of the point symbol.
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Change the Model View

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Use the Navigator control bar to change the view of the CAD model.
FIGURE 3-6 Rotated Part
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Click the RESET VIEW command. The view will be change back to the last default view (Iso, Front, Top or Side). Click the SHADED VIEW command.
NOTE: This command sets the CAD view to render. The object must be a surface or solid to render. A wire object will not be shown in a rendered view. 4 5

Click the TOP VIEW command. Click the SHOW GRID command.
NOTE: This command displays the distance to the origin along the X, Y and Z-axis. The view must be set to the standard Top, Side or Front view. 6 7

Click the SHOW WIREFRAME command. Click the HIDE GRID command.
Saved Views Control Bar

The Saved Views control bar stores the standard CAD views (top, front, side, ISO) and allows you to save custom views. Insert View Setting Saves the active view in the Saved View list. The view can be recalled by selecting if from the Save View list.
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Save a Custom View

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Rotate the part and zoom into the part.
FIGURE 3-7 Rotated Part
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From the Navigator control bar, click on the SAVED VIEWS tab. Click on the INSERT VIEW SETTING item.
View name = Iso2. Click on a few of the Saved views and see how the view switches between views. The saved view can now be recalled at any time.
FIGURE 3-8 Saving a custom view
CAD Parts Control Bar

Add Allows you to add FARO CAD Data files (*.fcm). You can add multiple CAD Parts for assemblies. CAD Parts Display or Hide any CAD Part using the check box. Properties Allows you to mirror, offset and set the color for any CAD Part.
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Mirror the CAD Part

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Select BRACKET3. Click on the PROPERTIES command. Select the PART TRANSFORMATION tab.
Enable Mirror = checked. Y = 0.00 mm.
FIGURE 3-9 Mirror CAD file
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Click the SET button. Click OK to exit Properties.
Insert a View.
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From the VIEW menu, select INSERT VIEW.
A new window is added showing the part in an isometric view.
FIGURE 3-10 New View
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Left mouse click on the box to select it. Change the view to a top view with the hotkeys (Top = 6).
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Right mouse click on the view, select NEWVIEW1 OBJECT < PROPERTIES. Background Properties = Black. Background Opacity = 30. Shaded = checked. Show Grid = checked. Click OK.
FIGURE 3-11 Changing a View Windows Properties
Notice that the view now has a grid, the part is shaded and the window is easier to see through (opacity is less).
FIGURE 3-12 New View
Insert a Digital Picture into the CAD View

Insert < Picture
Adds a picture to the CAD view. Right mouse clicking on the picture and selecting one of the commands from the ORDER menu can move the picture forward or backwards. 1
From the FILE menu, select INSERT < PICTURE.
File name = FARO Demo Plate.jpg. Files of type = Accepted Image File Types. Click OPEN.
FIGURE 3-13 Adding a Digital Picture
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Rearrange the New Windows

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Click the TOGGLE DESIGN MODE icon window can now be moved and sized.
. The picture and view
Arrange and resize the picture and window on the CAD View.
FIGURE 3-14 CAD View
Create a Filter for the Bracket

The FILTER Command allows you to group multiple features or layers onto a filter. The filters can then be activated to show only small sections of the part at a single time. In this practical there are two CAD files or parts in an assembly. Use Filters to place the parts on separate filters. The parts can then be turned off and on when it is time to inspect that part of the assembly. This will reduce the amount of confusion while viewing the CAD model. 1
From the VIEW menu, select LAYERS.
Under the FILTERS list box, select the NEW button. Name = Bracket Filter.
FIGURE 3-15 Add a Filter
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Double left mouse click on the CAM2 MEASURE Filter to expand the filter.
Click and drag the BRACKET Layer from the CAM2 MEASURE Filter to the BRACKET Filter. Click APPLY.
FIGURE 3-16 Adding Features to the Filter
Notice that the CAD view only has the FARO Demonstration Part visible on the screen. The CAM2 MEASURE Filter is the active filter (bold text) so only those items on the filter are shown. 3
Select the BRACKET FILTER. Press the ACTIVATE FILTER button. Click APPLY.
FIGURE 3-17 Changing Filters
Notice that the CAD view now shows the Bracket.
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View Menu
Export to Image
Saves the current CAD view as an image file.
Send
Sends the current CAD view as an image attached to an e-mail.
Devices menu
Laser Tracker
Survey (Laser Tracker Submenu) The SURVEY command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Allows you to measure a series of targets over time. The results will display the deviation between measurements.
FIGURE 4-1 Survey dialog box
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Survey Dialog Box

The SURVEY command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Iterations This parameter sets the number of times the survey will repeat. Feature Time Out Sets the time that the tracker will attempt to find a point. If a point is not found within the Feature Time Out time the SURVEY command will skip the point and move on to the next point. Survey Repeat Delay This parameter sets the amount of time between the end of one iteration and the beginning of the next iteration. The command will pause the tracker for a period of time before running the next iteration. Home Tells the system to Reset the distance to the SMR. Display User Intervention Dialog if Target Not Found If a target times out (Feature Time Out) you can manually help the tracker locate the target. Analyze Readings After Each Cycle Allows you to view the deviation of each target after each iteration. Aim Point Sets the location of where the tracker should begin to search for the target. Nominal will point back to the original point for each iteration. The Last Measurement will point back the last recorded location. Deviation Basis Sets the deviation of the measurement. The Nominal option will compare the deviation back to the nominal for each iteration. The Initial Measurement will compare the deviation back to the original point for each iteration. Store Readings This option determines what is done with each measurement taken for the Survey. All will store each measurement into the feature and create a best fit location for the point. Over Write With Last will store the last reading of the 22
CAM2 Measure X Update Training Version 1.0 - June 2005 point. Append Last will store the first and last reading in the point. Overwrite With All will replace the original point with all the measurements taken during the Survey. None will discard all the measurements taken during the survey. The point will be the original point taken before the Survey began. Relocation This parameter allows the tracker to reposition itself to adjust for movement of the tracker or part. Display Windows Allows you to see the deviation for the measured points.
Buttons
OK Closes the SURVEY dialog box when the command is complete. Start Begins the Survey. The tracker will now point to the selected features, search for the target and measure. Stop Stops the Survey. The dialog box remains open. Pause Pauses the survey at the end of the list. If 5 points are in the survey and the Pause is pressed at point 2 the tracker will continue to measuring point 2, point 3, point 4 and point 5 before stopping. Export Exports the Survey data as an Excel CSV file. Cancel Closes the dialog box without saving any changes. Help Opens the CAM2 Measure X online Help for the SURVEY command.
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Measure menu
Level
(Laser Tracker Only) The LEVEL command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Creates a measured plane level to earth gravity. The plane can be used to set align a fixture level to the earth.
GD&T menu
Position
The POSITION command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Displays the True Position for the selected feature. The command is designed to display the position value of a feature in a format that resembles the GD&T position symbol.
Dimension menu
Whiskers
The WHISKERS menu was removed. Whiskers are now part of the REVIEW FEATURES command as the NOMINAL WHISKER check box. The resizing of Whiskers (Increase, Decrease) is now in the VIEW menu, VIEW < WHISKERS < INCREASE/DECREASE.
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Objective - In this exercise use the new constructions commands and changes to Review Features.
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FIGURE 5-1 FARO Demonstration Part
Opening Measurement File

Start with a saved part to work on this practical. 1 2

From the FILE menu, select OPEN. Click NO to save changes.
Navigate to the directory with the CAM2 Measure Update Files. File name = Constraints and Constructions. Filetype = CAM2 Measure X Document File (*.fce). Click OPEN.
FIGURE 5-2 Open File
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Review Features Changes
FIGURE 5-3 Review Features
Probe button The PROBE button was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Allows you to modify the SMR/Adaptor or Probe diameter. This will recalculate the features position or diameter based upon the changes to the Probe/SMR diameter and adaptor.
Readings Tab
The READINGS tab displays every point taken for a measured object. Individual readings can be removed with the check box. The X, Y, Z, Dev From Fit, Device Position, Laser Sight Orientation, Date and Time column can be sorted by clicking on the top of the column in order to find the reading of interest. Points can be permanently removed from the feature by pressing the DELETE key on the keyboard. Aim (Laser Tracker Only) Points the laser tracker at the selected reading. This allows you to view where the point was measured on the part. View Reading Displays the selected reading on the CAD view. This allows you to view where the point was measured in the CAD screen.
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CAM2 Measure X Update Training Version 1.0 - June 2005 Apply Recalculates the measured feature. This allows you to un-use readings and see how the change effects the feature. All dependant features are also recalculated. Nominals Allows you to manually select a nominal feature for a single or group of readings for a polyline. NOTE: The SAVE SCANS AS FEATURES preference must be set to Yes in order for a polyline to appear in REVIEW FEATURES.
Removing Readings
FIGURE 5-4 Constraints and Constructions.fce file
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From the FILE menu, select REVIEW FEATURES. Click on the M_CYLINDER009. This feature has a higher Form error than expected. Now, remove the point with highest error.
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Click on the READINGS tab.
Click on the cell with label Dev from Fit. This will sort the row and display the error of each point from low to high. Click on the cell with label Dev from Fit a second time. This will sort the row and display the error of each point from high to low. Select the Readings with the most error (10). Click the VIEW READING button. This will show where the point was measured.
FIGURE 5-5 View Readings
It appears the operator inadvertently took a measurement while not in contact with the surface of the part. Remove this point to recalculate the feature.
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Remove the readings.
Uncheck Reading 10. Click the APPLY button.
FIGURE 5-6 Remove Readings
Click on the REPORT tab. The Form error is lower.
Notes Tab
Feature Notes The FEATURE NOTES tab was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Allows you to enter information on the feature for reporting. For example, if a hole needed to be de-burred, you can add the note Needs De-burring into the Feature Notes section. The Needs De-burring will print below the feature in the report. NOTE: When you print the report (REVIEW FEATURES command) the NOTES check box in the FEATURE LIST dialog box must be checked in order to view the feature notes on the report. Measurement Instructions The MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS tab was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Allows you to enter a comment while creating a Learn/Execute program. The comment will be displayed prior to the measurement of the feature.
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Adding a Feature Note

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Click on the NOTES tab. Enter a Featue Note. Enter a note explaining readings were removed due to an inaccurate measurement point.
FIGURE 5-7 Feature Notes
Click on the REPORT tab.
Quick Reporting
The Quick Reporting group box allows you to generate a HTML report without the Header. The Quick Report will only display those features selected in the Review Feature dialog box. 1
Generate a QUICK REPORT of the cylinder.
Picture = checked. Notes = checked. Click PRINT.

FIGURE 5-8 Quick Report Selection
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View the report with the Feature Note.
FIGURE 5-9 Quick Report Preview
Click OK to close the report.
Constraints Tab
Allows you to force a feature to a user specified position or diameter. This allows CAM2 Measure X to solve for the position or diameter with more precision. Setting the diameter of a feature solve it to the position. This is ideal for aligning to a fixture with certified tooling balls. Setting the XYZ position of a feature is ideal when trying to determine the diameter/radius of a feature when only a small portion of the feature can be measured. NOTE: CAM2 Measure X only supports arc, circle and sphere.
Part Preference < Constraints

Allows you to set the default constraints for arcs, circles and spheres.
FIGURE 5-10 Part Preferences - Constraints
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Adding a Feature Constraint

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Click on SPHERE_B. Note the X, Y, Z and Diameter of the sphere.
The tooling ball has a certified diameter of 12.7 mm. Specify the diameter in CAM2 Measure X so the position of the sphere solves for the center point with more precision. 2
Click on the CONSTRAINTS tab.
Diameter = checked Value = 12.7. X = unchecked. Y = unchecked. Z = unchecked.
FIGURE 5-11 Sphere Constraints
Notice the Diameter of the sphere is now 12.7 mm. By forcing the software to fit a diameter the X, Y, Z position can be solved with more accuracy. 4
Click on ARC_G. Note the X, Y, Z and Diameter of the arc.
The arc has a known center point of X = 0.0, Y = -95.0, Z =60.0. Specify the center point in CAM2 Measure X and solves for a radius can be solved with more precision.
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Click on the CONSTRAINTS tab.
Diameter = unchecked. X = checked, Value = 0.0. Y = checked., Value = -95.0. Z = checked., Value = 60.0.
FIGURE 5-12 Arc Constraints
Notice the position of the arc is now at X = 0.0, Y = -95.0 and Z = 60.0. By forcing the software to fit a position the readings can be used to determine the radius of the curve.
Edit Button
The EDIT button was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Allows you to modify a feature. Constructions and Nominals (non-CAD) will open the proper construction dialog box and allow you to modify the values. For Measurements, you will Add Readings or Replace Readings to a feature. By adding readings to a feature you can measure a large radius or plane from multiple device locations. 1 2

Click on C_COORDSYS001. Click the EDIT button.
3-2-1 Changes
The 3-2-1 Coordinate System allows the use of a line versus of a plane for the primary axis. The first selection in the coordinate system is the primary datum. For a turbine or a spinning shaft the primary datum is often measured as a cylinder. Selecting the cylinder will construct a coordinate system where the primary plane is perpendicular to the cylinder.
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Modify the current coordinate system.
Click the SELECT A LINE radio button to change the primary axis from a plane to a line.
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Select a Line = M_CYLINDER009. Direction = +XY. Line Defined Axis = M_LINE001. Direction of Axis = +X. Select Origin = C_CIRCLE009. Select the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 5-13 3-2-1 Coordinate System
Click OK to exit Review Features.
FIGURE 5-14 CAD to Part Alignment
NOTE: The primary axis of the coordinate system for the part is now defined by the center line of M_CYLINDER009.
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Constructions
Line < Parallel Allows you to offset a line in a plane. Choose a line, a plane and an offset distance. In previous versions of CAM2 Measure X you selected a line and a point. The line was created at the point. 1
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select LINE < PARALLEL.
Select a Line = M_LINE001. Click the SELECT A PLANE radio button. Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. Offset = -65.0. Click OK.
FIGURE 5-15 Construct Parallel Line
Click OK to accept the line.
NOTE: This creates a line through the horizontal center of the part.
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CAM2 Measure X Update Training Version 1.0 - June 2005 Line < Perpendicular Allows you to create a line perpendicular to another line at a point. Select a plane, a point and a line. The line is perpendicular to the selected line at the point. The line is projected into the selected plane. In previous versions of CAM2 Measure you selected a plane and a point. The line was perpendicular to the plane at the point. 3
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select LINE < PERPENDICULAR.
Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. Select a Point = C_CIRCLE009. Click the CONSTRUCTS A LINE IN A PLANE, PERPENDICULAR TO A LINE, THROUGH A POINT radio button. Select a Line = M_LINE001. Select the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 5-16 Construct Perpendicular Line
Click OK to accept the line.
NOTE: This constructs a line through the vertical center of the part.
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CAM2 Measure X Update Training Version 1.0 - June 2005 Circle < Offset Allows you to offset the diameter. In previous versions of CAM2 Measure you selected a circle and an offset location. 5
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select CIRCLE < MOVE OFFSET.
Select a Circle = C_CIRCLE009. X = 0.0. Y = 0.0. Z = -15.0. Diameter = -50.0. Vector Direction = SAME. Coordinate System = C_COORDSYS001. Select the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 5-17 Circle Construction
Click OK to accept the circle.
NOTE: This creates a circle at the location of the counter bore (circle 10).
FIGURE 5-18 Constructions
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Objective - In this practical you will learn how to manipulate the On-Screen Labels to crate a graphical report
Practical Exercise
Non - Measurement Practical Open the CAM2 Measure X file OnScreen Labels.fce and continue with Modifying On-Screen Labels on page 51.
Translating an IGES File

Always translate and add CAD data to the drawing file before doing any measurements. If the features are measured first and then the CAD data is added the results may be poor because the CAD data and measurements may not align properly. For this practical start with a new file and load the correct part preferences.
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From the FILE menu, select NEW. Click NO to save changes.
Drawing Units = Millimeters. Click OK.
FIGURE 6-2 Drawing Units
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From the FILE menu, select PREFERENCES. From the PART PREFERENCES, click LOAD.
Choose the Metric-0.25mm.xpp file. Click OPEN.
FIGURE 6-3 Load Tolerances
Click OK.
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From the FILE menu, select TRANSLATE CAD FILES. This starts another application - CAM2 Measure X is still running.
Click the ADD button. Navigate to the CAM2 Measure X /Tutorial directory. Files of type = IGES files (*.igs; *.iges). Choose File name = FARO_Demo_Part1.igs. Click OPEN. Click TRANSLATE. Click CLOSE.
The FARO CAD Translator creates a new file in the FARO CAD Data format on your computer. 7
Files of type = FARO CAD Data files (*.fcm). Choose File name = FARO_Demo_Part1.fcm. Click OPEN.
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If you do not see the entire CAD model in the drawing screen run the ZOOM ALL command. From the VIEW menu, select ZOOM < ALL.
FIGURE 6-6 FARO_Demo_Part1 CAD file
NOTE: CAM2 Measure X can translate the IGES, VDA, CATIA v4 and v5, Unigraphics, Parasolid, SolidWorks, Solid Edge and OpenNURBS formats.
Measuring the Alignment Features

Circles 1, 3, and 7 are the features for the Alignment. Use the MEASUREMENT TEMPLATE command and choose these three nominal features from the CAD model. The MEASUREMENT TEMPLATE command automatically guides you though the measurement of the three circles. 1
From the MEASURE menu, select MEASUREMENT TEMPLATE.
From the ADD A NOMINAL drop-down select Circle. Select the FROM SCREEN button.
FIGURE 6-7 Measurement Template
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Add Circle 1 to the Measurement Template.
Click on Circle 1 on the CAD model using the mouse.
FIGURE 6-8 Circle 1
Take a look at the results.
Label = CIRCLE001. Click OK to accept. Circle 1 highlights red.
FIGURE 6-9 Circle 1 Results
FIGURE 6-10 Circle 3
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Label = CIRCLE003. Click OK to accept. Circle 1 and Circle 3 highlight red.
Label = CIRCLE007. Click OK to accept. Circle 1, Circle 3 and Circle 7 highlight red.
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Right mouse click on the CAD screen to accept the three circles and return to the Measurment Template.
Click OK to run the template.
Remember that circles are 2D features and require a plane. A plane has not been measured; however, CAM2 Measure X has an option to define a plane during a 2D feature command. 10
The SELECT PLANE dialog box appears.
Select a Plane = DEFINE. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
FIGURE 6-15 Select Plane
Notice that Circle 1 highlights red. This is to guide to the correct circle. 11
Measure the plane on the top of the plate. Take four or five points on the top of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull up off the surface and press the BACK button.
FIGURE 6-16 Measure XY Plane
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Measure circle 1.
Take four or five points around the circle by pressing the FRONT button. Move to the center of the hole and press the BACK button.
FIGURE 6-17 Measure Circle 1
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Take a look at the results and click OK to continue. For each circle measurement, the SELECT PLANE dialog box appears.
Select a Plane = M_CIRCLE001. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
Measure Circle 3.
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Select a Plane = M_CIRCLE001. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK. 46
Measure Circle 7.
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Take a look at the results and click OK to continue.
FIGURE 6-20 Measurement Results
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Setting an Iterative Alignment

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From the ALIGNMENT menu, select ITERATIVE.
Selected Choices = M_CIRCLE001, M_CIRCLE003, M_CIRCLE007. Set Weights = unchecked. Scale Option = None. Click OK.
FIGURE 6-21 Iterative Alignment
The ITERATIVE ALIGNMENT RESULTS dialog box now shows the real time results of the iteration calculations. When a solution is reached the command will stop. The calculations may solve quickly and not appear to change. 2
Check the MAX ERROR of the Iterative Alignment. For this part the value should be in tolerance. Notice the error between each of the measured circles and its associated nominal. Click OK to accept the results.
FIGURE 6-22 Iterative Alignment Results
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Save The Measurements

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From the FILE menu, select SAVE. The SAVE AS dialog box appears.
File name = OnScreen Labels. Save as type = CAM2 Measure X Document (*.fce). Click SAVE.
FIGURE 6-23 Save As
Measure the Remaining Features

Now that the part has been aligned to the CAD data, continue to measure the remaining features on the part. Notice that when measuring features, a representation of the Probe/SMR on the screen that shows the current location of the Probe/SMR. 1 2

From the MEASURE menu, select CIRCLE. The SELECT PLANE dialog box appears.
NOTE: All of the circles on this part are in the same plane, therefore any of the circles can be selected as the plane for the next measured circle.
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Measure Circle 5.
Notice that there is more information in the RESULTS dialog box for each measured circle. After a CAD to Part alignment has been completed CAM2 Measure X automatically searches for a nominal for each measured feature. If a nominal is found, it is automatically associated to the measured feature. You will the see the comparison between the measured and nominal features. 4
Label = CIRCLE005_I. Click OK to accept the results.
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Modifying On-Screen Labels

Part Preferences < Labels Allows you to set the default labels for each feature type.
FIGURE 6-27 Label Preferences
Take a look at the screen. Before running the REVIEW FEATURES command to print a report, add more information to the on-screen labels and arrange the labels in the graphics field.
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From the FILE menu, select REVIEW FEATURES. Choose each of the measured circles. Hold down CTRL key and click the left mouse button to pick each circle. Click on the LABELS tab.
Display = checked. Icon = checked Tolerance Bar = checked. Created = checked. Label = checked. Actual = checked. Vector = unchecked. Nominal = checked. Deviation = checked. Tolerance = unchecked.
FIGURE 6-28 Feature Labels
Click OK to exit the REVIEW FEATURES dialog box. Now, arrange the labels around the part.
View < Arrange Labels

Positions the on-screen feature labels around the outside of the CAD view window. 5 6
From the VIEW menu, select ARRANGE LABELS. This automatically arranges the labels around the CAD view. Left mouse click and drag, any of the on-screen labels to another area of the graphics filed and release the mouse button to finish.
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Printing an Onscreen Report

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From the FILE menu, select PAGE SETUP.
Size = Letter. Source = Auto Sheet Feeder. Orientation = Landscape. Click OK.
FIGURE 6-29 Page Setup
From the FILE menu, select PRINT PREVIEW.
FIGURE 6-30 Print Preview
Click the CLOSE button.
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New Report Formats

Landscape Tabular A tabular report with the page layout designed for a landscape sheet of paper. If a picture is included in the report it will be displayed on the first page. Data will begin on the second page. Concise Arranges the feature tables as displayed on the CAD screen.
Printing and Saving a Text Report

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From the FILE menu, select REVIEW FEATURES. Click on the PRINT button. Enter the following information in the ENTER HEADER INFORMATION dialog box:
Operators Name: = Your Name. Name of the Part = CAD to Part. Serial Number of the current part = 0001. Click OK.
FIGURE 6-31 Enter Header Information
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The REPORT LIST shows the list of features for the report.
Header = Header. Format = Landscape Tabular. Picture = checked. Notes = unchecked. Auto Arrange Labels = unchecked. NOTE: Since you manually arranged the on-screen labels, make sure that this check box is cleared. Calibration Error = unchecked. Lists = *DEFAULT LIST*. All the features that are On the report will have a check mark in the ON/OFF column. To add or remove features from the report, click the check box to the left of the feature. Click OK.
FIGURE 6-32 Report List
The REPORT PREVIEW dialog box shows a preview of the report.
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Click the SAVE button to create a file of the report.
File name = CAD to Part. Save as type = MHTML File (*.mht). Click the SAVE button.
FIGURE 6-33 Save Report
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Click OK to exit the REPORT PREVIEW dialog box. Click OK to exit the REVIEW FEATURES dialog box.
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Objective - There are four methods that can be used to inspect a CAD surface. This practical section will show the student how to use each method to check a part to a CAD surface.
Using a DRO allows you to pass a Probe/SMR over the surface to see the surface error in a readout. No measurement data is taken with this method. The Home In point can be used to check specific locations on the CAD model. The Inspect Surface point can be used to check random locations on the CAD surface. The last method, Scanning and Comparing to a CAD Surface allows you to create cross sectional polylines to compare to the CAD model. Non - Measurement Practical Open the CAM2 Measure X file Surface Profile.fce and continue with Readings and Whiskers on page 74.
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Aligning to the CAD Model

Set the alignment by measuring the datum features. In this case, the top face of the plate will be your base plane and the edges of the plate will define the Xaxis and origin, respectively.
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FIGURE 7-1 FARO Demonstration Bracket
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Click OK to accept the preferences. From the FILE menu, select TRANSLATE CAD FILES. This starts another application - CAM2 Measure X is still running.
Click the ADD button. Navigate to the CAM2 Measure X /Tutorial directory. Files of type = IGES files (*.igs; *.iges). Choose File name = Bracket1.igs. Click OPEN. Click TRANSLATE. Click CLOSE.
The FARO CAD Translator creates a new file in the FARO CAD Data format on your computer.
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Files of type = FARO CAD Data files (*.fcm). Choose File name = Bracket1.fcm. Click OPEN.
The CAD model is displayed on the screen.
FIGURE 7-6 Bracket 1.igs file
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Measuring and Creating an Alignment

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From the MEASURE menu, select PLANE. Measure the plane on the top of the plate. Take four or five points on the top of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull up off the surface and press the BACK button.
Label = PLANE001. If everything looks good, press the FRONT button to accept the results. If it doesnt look good, press the BACK button to reject. Then re-measure the feature.
FIGURE 7-8 Plane Results
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From the MEASURE menu, select LINE < 2D LINE. The SELECT PLANE dialog box will be displayed. Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
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Measure the line.
Take the three or four points from the S1 end towards S2 by pressing the FRONT button. Pull away from the surface and press the BACK button.
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FIGURE 7-10 Measure Line 1
Label = LINE001. If everything looks good, press the FRONT button to accept the results. If it doesnt look good, press the BACK button twice to reject. Then remeasure the feature.
FIGURE 7-11 Line Results
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Continue with the command and measure a line.
Take the three or four points on the S1 edge by pressing the FRONT button. Pull away from the surface and press the BACK button.
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FIGURE 7-12 Measure Line 2
Label = LINE002. If everything looks good, press the FRONT button to accept the results. If it doesnt look good, press the BACK button twice to reject. Then remeasure the feature.
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From the CONSTRUCT menu, select COORDINATE SYSTEM < LINE/LINE.
Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. Line Defined X-Axis = M_LINE001. Select a Line = M_LINE002. Click the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 7-14 Line/Line coordinate system
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From the ALIGNMENT menu, select CAD=PART.
Measured Coordinate System = C_COORDSYS001. Nominal Coordinate System = *WORLD*. Scale Option = None. Click OK.
FIGURE 7-15 CAD=Part Alignment
Save the File

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From the FILE menu, select SAVE AS. The SAVE AS dialog box is displayed.
File name = Surface Profile. Save as type = CAM2 Measure X Document File (*.fce). Click SAVE.
FIGURE 7-16 Save As
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DRO and Dynamic DRO

The DRO (Digital Read Out) allows you to open a dialog box to show the distance between a Feature and the Probe/SMR. The Dynamic DRO opens a window and search for the nearest point/surface from the Probe/SMR. The DRO will display the real time distance from the Probe/SMR to the nominal point/surface.
Part Preferences < Miscellaneous
FIGURE 7-17 Part Preferences - Miscellaneous
Dynamic DRO Search Radius The DYNAMIC DRO SEARCH RADIUS preference was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Set the default search radius for a Dynamic DRO. If a CAD surface is found within this search radius then CAM2 Measure X will compare the Probe/SMR to the surface. If two or more surfaces are found within the Search Radius then CAM2 Measure X will compare the Probe/SMR to the closest surface. Default Dynamic DRO type The DEFAULT DYNAMIC DRO TYPE preference was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Set the default DRO type to search for Points or Surfaces. The Dynamic DRO can be configured to compare to nominal surfaces or points. This sets the default DRO type (Points or Surfaces.)
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Inspect the Surface using the Dynamic DRO

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From the VIEW menu, select DYNAMIC DRO. Click on the WINDOWS icon in the top left hand corner of the DYNAMIC DRO dialog box. Select CONFIGURE.
DRO Type = Surfaces. 3D = checked. dX = checked. dY = checked. dZ = checked. Click OK.

FIGURE 7-18 Dynamic DRO Configuration
Move the Probe/SMR over the surface of the sheet metal.
Notice the change in the DRO dialog box as the Probe/SMR is moved over the surface.
FIGURE 7-19 Dynamic DRO
NOTE: The DRO displays the current distance from the Probe/SMR to the location of the feature. The text color is color coded by the feature tolerance (Green = In Tolerance less than 75 percent. Yellow = In Tolerance greater than 75 percent. Red = Out of Tolerance). Nominal features will use the system defaults in Preferences for the tolerance. 5
Click the X on the DRO Window to close.
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Home In Points
This allows you to check a specific location on the CAD surface. You are guided into a location on the part to take the measurement. Auto Trigger Home In When this part preference is toggled to Yes, the point will be taken as soon as the Probe/SMR enters the home-in zone. You will not have to take the point. When the preference is toggled to No (default), you will have to take the point within the home-in zone. 1 2

From the FILE menu, select PREFERENCES. From the PART PREFERENCES, select MISCELLANEOUS.
Auto Trigger Home In = Yes. Click OK.
FIGURE 7-20 Feature Scanning
From the MEASURE Menu, select POINT < HOME IN.
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Click the ADD button.
Coordinate X = 55.0, Y = 36.5, Z = 41.0. Approach Vector: I = 0, J = -1, K = 0. Coordinate System = C_COORDSYS001. Rotation Angle = 90. Home-In Zone = 0.2. Approach Vector = KEY IN. Click OK.
FIGURE 7-21 Create Home In Point
NOTE: The approach vector is 0,-1,0. This is known because of the orientation of the part. The approach is from the negative Y direction, so a negative J value is used. Note how only the Y value will change when the point is measured. 5 6
Click the OK button in the HOME IN POINT dialog box to measure the point. Move the Probe/SMR until the point is within the zone. Once the Probe/SMR enters the zone, CAM2 Measure X will automatically take the point.
FIGURE 7-22 Home In Point Results
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Inspect Surface Point

The Inspect Surface point allows you to take random measurements over the surface of a part. Each time you take a point the software finds the closest point on the CAD surface and compensates the measured point towards the CAD surface point. The results show how far the measurement is to the CAD surface. Graphical Results The GRAPHICAL RESULTS parameter was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Sets the default results box. No will display the HTML results that allow you to change the label, set nominals, and tolerances. Yes displays the deviations of the feature in a bar graph. Labels, tolerances and nominals can not be set in this mode. Features are automatically accepted in this mode. The results dialog box will remain on the screen until the command is canceled or another feature is measured. Inspect Surface Only will use the bar graph results for Inspect Surface Points, all other features will use the HTML results.
FIGURE 7-23 Graphical Results Windows
Compensation Point Mode Allows you to take one compensation point for multiple Inspect Surface or Surface Edge points. When the preference is toggled to Global you need to measure a compensation point (BACK button or HOME key) to record the compensation location. Once the compensation point is recorded CAM2 Measure X will continue to use the same compensation point for each measurement. This allows you to quickly measure points without having to compensate each point and increase the inspection time of a part. If no compensation point is digitized, CAM2 Measure X will use the Alignment origin. When the preference is set to Feature End (default) you will need to compensate each point separately.
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From the FILE menu, select PREFERENCES. From the PART PREFERENCES, select MISCELLANEOUS.
Graphical Results = Yes. Compensation Point Mode = Global. Click OK.
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From the MEASURE menu, select POINT < INPSECT SURFACE. Move the Probe/SMR above the the sheet metal surface. Press the BACK button for the compensation point. This stores the compensation point for each Inspect Surface Point. Measure several points on the surface with the FRONT button.
FIGURE 7-25 Inspect Surface Results
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Scans Compared to a CAD Surface

All Cross Sectional Scans and 3D Freehand polylines can be used to compare the surface of a part to a CAD surface. This will determine the GD&T Profile of Line or Profile of a Surface. The polyline is compensated using the Surface Normal vector nearest the point on the polyline. Each point of the polyline is compared to the closest point on the CAD surface. Moving the NOMINAL WHISKER command into REVIEW FEATURES will give you a graphical representation of the curvature of the part to the CAD surface in addition to the normal results data. NOTE: If the Surface vectors of the CAD model are not normalized, or pointing the same direction, then it is possible for some sections of the polyline to offset in the opposite direction of the CAD Surface. The surface vectors will need to be normalized in a CAD program prior to exporting, translating and adding to CAM2 Measure X.
Scan Measurement Preference

Save Scans as Features The SAVE SCANS AS FEATURES preference was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. When value is set to Yes CAM2 Measure X will save each polyline as a feature in REVIEW FEATURES and compensate, or offset, the cross section to the surface. Set the value to No for Reverse Engineering and Yes for comparing the polyline to the CAD surfaces. Lines Drawn while Scanning The LINES DRAWN WHILE SCANNING preference was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. When value is set to Yes you will see the polyline draw as each point is added. Setting the value to No increases the processing speed allowing for more points to be scanned. Scan Line Creation The SCAN LINE CREATION preference was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. This sets the order of the points in a polyline. Sorted allows CAM2 Measure X to resort the polyline so that the points are ordered by distance. This will create a smooth curve and is ideal when reverse engineering. Unsorted creates the polyline by the order that the point was taken. This is ideal if you are tracking the location of the Probe/SMR over time. 71

From the FILE menu, select PREFERENCES. From the PART PREFERENCES, select SCAN MEASUMENTS.
Type of Scanning = Start/ Pause Scan With Trigger. Maximum Distance = 25400. Minimum Distance = 2.0.
From the PART PREFERENCES, select MISCELANEOUS.
Scan Line Creation = Sorted. Lines Drawn While Scanning = Yes. Save Scan Lines as Features = Yes.
Click OK in the PREFERENCES dialog box to exit.
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Parallel Lock Planes

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From the MEASURE menu, select SCAN < PARALLEL LOCK PLANES. Increment = 10.0. Number of Planes = 100. Minimum Distance = 0.5. Save As = Open Polylines. Click OK.
FIGURE 7-28 Parallel Lock Plane Scan
The SELECT PLANE dialog box will be displayed.
Select a Plane = YZ_C_COORDSYS001. Offset = 0. Click OK.

Scan the surface. Press the FRONT button to begin scanning. Move the Probe/SMR across the surface contour. Press the FRONT button to pause the scan. Press the BACK button to end the scan.
FIGURE 7-30 Parallel Locked Scanning
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Save the scan data.
To keep the scan data, press the FRONT button. To discard the scan data, press the BACK button.
FIGURE 7-31 Keep Data?
Readings and Whiskers

Readings and Whiskers located in the REVIEW FEATURES dialog box and allow you to graphically display the deviation of each reading on a feature. Readings Check box The READINGS check box was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Displays each reading of a feature on the screen. The READINGS will show the location of each point used in a feature. The readings are color coded based upon the feature tolerance (Green = In Tolerance less than 75 percent. Yellow = In Tolerance greater than 75 percent. Red = Out of Tolerance). Form Whisker Check box The FORM WHISKER check box was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Displays each readings Deviation from Fit on the screen. Use the Form Whisker to show the deviation of a feature and see the flatness of a plane, or the roundness of a circle. The error is color coded by the Form tolerance (Green = In Tolerance less than 75 percent. Yellow = In Tolerance greater than 75 percent. Red = Out of Tolerance). Nominal Whiskers Check box Replaces the DIMENSION < WHISKERS < NOMINAL WHISKER and WHISKERS commands. Use this check box to visually see the deviation between a feature and the associated nominal.
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Display Surface Readings and Whiskers

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From the FILE menu, select REVIEW FEATURES. Select the M_SURFACE###-### polyline features.
Readings = checked. Nominal Whiskers = checked.
FIGURE 7-32 Surface Whiskers
Click OK to exit REVIEW FEATURES.
Whisker Scale
The whiskers graphically display the deviation to the CAD surface. A green whisker shows a deviation less than the tolerance. A yellow whisker shows deviation greater than seventy-five percent of the tolerance. A red whisker shows a deviation greater than the tolerance. 1 2 3
From the VIEW menu, select WHISKER < DECREASE. This will reduce the whisker length. From the VIEW menu, select WHISKER < INCREASE. This will increase the whisker length. Use both commands until you can clearly see the deviation.
FIGURE 7-33 Whiskers
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Printing and Saving a Text Report

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From the FILE menu, select REVIEW FEATURES. Click on the PRINT button. Enter the following information in the ENTER HEADER INFORMATION dialog box:
Operators Name: = Your Name. Name of the Part = Surface Profile. Serial Number of the current part = 0001. Click OK.
The REPORT LIST dialog box shows the list of features for the report.
Header = Header. Format = Landscape Tabular. Picture = checked. Notes = unchecked. Auto Arrange Labels = checked. Calibration Error = unchecked. Lists = *DEFAULT LIST*. Select all M_SURFACE###-### and surface point features. All other features unchecked. Click OK.
The REPORT PREVIEW dialog box shows a preview of the report.
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File name = Surface Profile. Save as type = MHTML File (*.mht). Click the SAVE button.
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Click OK to exit the REPORT PREVIEW dialog box. Click OK to exit the REVIEW FEATURES dialog box.
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Objective - In this exercise align to a CAD file, relocate the Device, and realign using the Define Device Position command.
Device Position
Set Active The SET ACTIVE command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Sets the active measurement device, or device location. With multiple devices, you can choose which device to measure the part. This allows you to switch between measurement devices in a single drawing file. Clear The CLEAR command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Sets the active device to None, or no measurement device. This command should only be used for advanced applications. New The NEW command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Creates a new device position in the drawing file. This allows you to add an additional device to the measurement file. This command should be used along with the DEFINE command. Define The DEFINE command was new in CAM2 Measure, version 4.0. Aligns a device to the measurement file. This command can be used to add a second measurement device to the existing drawing, or to align the same device to a new location within the drawing. The MOVE DEVICE POSITION adds readings to the features used in the command, which causes the features to move from their original position. The DEFINE Device Position uses new features. The MOVE DEVICE POSITION must use measured features; the DEFINE DEVICE POSITION can use Measured or Nominal features to align.
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Practical Exercise
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Importing CAD File

Start with a new file and load the correct part preferences to work on this practical. 1 2

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Click OK. From the FILE menu, select TRANSLATE CAD FILES. This starts another application - CAM2 Measure X is still running.
Click the ADD button. Navigate to the CAM2 Measure X /Tutorial directory. File name = FARO_Demo_Part2.igs. Files of type = IGES files (*.igs; *.iges). Click OPEN. Click TRANSLATE. Click CLOSE.
The FARO CAD Translator creates a new file in the FARO CAD Data format on your computer.
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File name = FARO_Demo_Part2.fcm. Click OPEN.
If you do not see all the entire CAD model in the drawing screen run the ZOOM ALL command. From the VIEW menu, select ZOOM < ZOOM ALL.
FIGURE 8-6 FARO_Demo_Part2 CAD file
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Setting the Coordinate System

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From the MEASURE menu, select PLANE. Measure the plane on the top of the plate. Take four or five points on the top of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull up off the surface and press the BACK button.
Label = PLANE001. Click OK to accept the results.
FIGURE 8-8 Plane Results
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From the MEASURE menu, select CIRCLE. The SELECT PLANE dialog box will be displayed. Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
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Measure Circle 9.
Label = CIRCLE009_I. Click OK to accept the results.
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From the MEASURE menu, select LINE < 2D LINE. The SELECT PLANE dialog box will be displayed. Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
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Measure a 2D line on the edge that is nearest Cylinder G. Take four or five points on the side of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull away from the surface and press the BACK button.
FIGURE 8-13 Measure X Axis
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Label = LINE001. Click OK to accept the results.
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From the CONSTRUCT menu, select COORDINATE SYSTEM < 3-2-1.

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Select a Plane = M_PLANE001. Direction of Plane = +XY. Line Defined Axis = M_LINE001. Direction of Axis = +X. Select Origin = M_CIRCLE009_I. Select the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 8-15 3-2-1 Coordinate System
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Click OK to accept the coordinate system.
NOTE: The coordinate system on the CAD model is not at the center of Circle 9. The coordinate system defined on the part does not match the CAD model. The CAD=Part alignment requires that the part and CAD coordinate system are in the same location. To move the coordinate system from the center of Circle 9 to the edge of the part a translation must be performed. The translation coordinate system can be used to move a coordinate system from a location defined by the datums in order to match the model. This will keep the coordinate system based upon the datums. 14
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select COORDINATE SYSTEM < TRANSLATION. Use the following values:
Select X Origin = C_COORDSYS001. X Offset = -150.0. Select Y Origin = C_COORDSYS001. Y Offset = -65.0. Select Z Origin = C_COORDSYS001. Z Offset = 0.0. Coordinate System = C_COORDSYS001. Select the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 8-16 Translate Coordinate System
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Click OK to accept the coordinate system. From the ALIGNMENT menu, select CAD=PART.
Measured Coordinate System = C_COORDSYS002. Nominal Coordinate System = *WORLD*. Scale Option = None. Click OK.
FIGURE 8-17 CAD=Part Alignment
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Click OK to accept the results.
FIGURE 8-18 CAD to Part Alignment
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From the FILE menu, select SAVE AS.
The SAVE AS dialog box is displayed. File name = Define Device Position. Save as type = CAM2 Measure X Document (*.fce). Click SAVE.
FIGURE 8-19 Save As
Move the Device or Add a Device to the Measurement Drawing

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From the DEVICES Menu, select DEVICE POSITION < NEW. Click OK to accept the new Device Position.
NOTE: This creates a new device within the drawing. A new device can be added or the current device can be moved to a new location. If more than one device is to be used in a measurement session use the DEVICE < DEVICE POSITION < SET ACTIVE to switch between the two measurement devices. 3
Move the measurement device or the part.
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Measure Features for the Move Device Position

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From the MEASURE menu, select MEASUREMENT TEMPLATE.
NOTE: Use the Measurement Template to plan which features to use to align the new device to the current measurement session. From the ADD A NOMINAL drop-down select Circle. Select the FROM SCREEN button.
Add Circle 1 to the Measurement Template. Click on Circle 1 on the CAD model using the mouse.
Label = CIRCLE001. Click OK to accept. Circle 1 highlights red.
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Label = CIRCLE003. Click OK to accept. Circle 1 and Circle 3 highlight red.
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Label = CIRCLE007. Click OK to accept. Circle 1, Circle 3 and Circle 7 highlight red.
Right mouse click on the CAD screen to accept the three circles and return to the Measurment Template.
Click OK to run the template.
NOTE: Circles are 2D features and require a plane. A plane has not been measured in this device position. Previously measured features can not be use until after the new device location has been defined. 10
The SELECT PLANE dialog box appears.
Select a Plane = DEFINE. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
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Notice that Circle 1 highlights red. This is to guide to the correct circle.
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Measure the plane on the top of the plate. Take four or five points on the top of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull up off the surface and press the BACK button.
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Measure circle 1.
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Measure Circle 3.
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Measure Circle 7.
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Take a look at the results and click OK to continue.
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FIGURE 8-33 Measurement Results
Defining the Device Location

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From the DEVICES menu, select DEVICE POSITION < DEFINE.
Selected Choices = M_CIRCLE001, M_CIRCLE003, M_CIRCLE007. Set Weights = unchecked. Scale Option = None. Click OK.
FIGURE 8-34 Iterative Alignment
The ITERATIVE ALIGNMENT RESULTS dialog box now shows the real time results of the iteration calculations. When a solution is reached the command will stop. The calculations may solve quickly and not appear to change.
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Check the MAX ERROR of the Device Alignment. For this part the value should be in tolerance. Notice the error between each of the measured circles and its associated nominal. Click OK to accept the results.
FIGURE 8-35 Iterative Alignment Results
The second device location is now aligned with the CAD model.
FIGURE 8-36 Defined Device
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Practical Exercise
Objective - Create a Learn file and CAM2 Measure X icon to play a custom command. The command will find the center of a bolt. Finding the center point of a bolt head involves measuring a plane on the top of the bolt and the 6 lines around the bolt head; constructing the intersection points of the six lines; and then using the Best Fit Point command to find the center of the six intersection points. This center point is the center of the bolt.
Start Learning
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From the FILE menu, select LEARN/EXECUTE < LEARN/ EXECUTE. Click NO when prompted to save changes. Choose the file type.
NOTE: CAM2 Measure X will not prompt you for this information if the port lock is not authorized to write SoftCheck Tools. Select CAM2 Measure X Learn File (*.xln). Click OK.
FIGURE 9-1 Choose File type
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The LEARN/EXECUTE window appears. This shows instructions the program currently contains.
FIGURE 9-2 Off-Line Programing dialog box
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Select the HEADER FILE NAME command. Press the DELETE key to remove the command.
NOTE: This will prevent CAM2 Measure X for opening a new file for the program. The Learn Execute/Macro should play in the active file. 7 8

Select the HEADER UNITS command. Press the DELETE key to remove the command.
NOTE: The Learn/Execute Macro will play in the active file, we do not want to modify the drawing units.
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Select the REPEAT EXECUTE command. Press the DELETE key to remove the command.
NOTE: The REPEAT EXECUTE command is not needed for a Learn/ Execute Macro. To run the program a second time you will need to choose the icon that will be created later in this practical.
FIGURE 9-3 Learn/Execute Macro Initial dialog box
Inserting the Commands

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From the MEASURE menu, select PLANE.
NOTE: A plane will be measured to define the top surface of the bolt. 2 3

Click on the MEASURE PLANE command. Double left mouse click on the POINTS ON FEATURE parameter.
Feature = 4. Click OK to accept.
FIGURE 9-4 Change number of points for the feature
Change the label of the point in the edit box located at the top right side of the window. Label = BOLTHEAD.
Click on the END OF FILE command. All new commands are always added above the selected line. 97

From the MEASURE menu, select LINE < 2D LINE. The SELECT PLANE dialog box appears. Select a Plane = M_BOLTHEAD. This will be the plane to which the points are projected. Offset = 0. Click OK.
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Click on the MEASURE LINE 2D command. Double left mouse click on the POINTS ON FEATURE parameter.
Feature = 3. Click OK to accept.
FIGURE 9-6 Change number of points for the feature
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Change the label of the point in the box at the top right side of the screen. Label = HEXLINE001.
NOTE: Six lines will be used to define each side of the bolt. Copy and Paste this command five times. 11 12 13 14

RIGHT mouse click on the MEASURE 2D LINE command. Select COPY. RIGHT mouse click on the END OF FILE command. Select PASTE. This makes a copy of the MEASURE 2D LINE command, naming the feature HEXLINE002.
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Repeat the PASTE command until there are 6 lines in the program.
FIGURE 9-7 Learn/Execute Macro Measurements
Constructing the Bolt Intersections

The measured lines do not give enough information to find the center of the bolt. Constructing a point at the intersection of each of the six lines will define the outer edges of the bolt head. 1
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select POINT < 2 LINES. Select a Line = M_HEXLINE001. Select Second Line = M_HEXLINE002. Click OK.
FIGURE 9-8 Constructing Intersections Points.
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Select the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES command. Change the label of the point in the box at the top right side of the screen. Label = HEXPOINT001.
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RIGHT mouse click on the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES command. Select COPY. 99
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RIGHT mouse click on the END OF FILE command. Select PASTE. This makes a copy of the MEASURE 2D LINE command, naming the feature HEXPOINT002. Repeat the PASTE command until there are 6 points in the program.
FIGURE 9-9 Learn/Execute Macro Constructions
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Select the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES command with label HEXPOINT002. Double LEFT mouse click on the LINE1 or LINE2 parameter. Select a Line = M_HEXLINE002. Select Second Line = M_HEXLINE003. Click OK.
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Modifying the Feature Layer

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Select the MEASURE PLANE through the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES commands.
FIGURE 9-15 Learn/Execute Selection
Double LEFT mouse click on the FEATURE ON LAYER parameter.
Layer = HEXBOLT. Color = Orange. Visible = checked. Click OK.

FIGURE 9-16 Layer Properties
NOTE: Placing the features used in the bolt head on a new layer will make it easy to turn the series of measurements off on the CAD screen.
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Double LEFT mouse click on the DISPLAY LABEL parameter.
Display = unchecked. Click OK.
FIGURE 9-17 Display Label Properties
NOTE: Turning off the labels will keep the CAD screen clear of unused information.
Creating the Bolt Center

The six intersection points can be used to find the center of the bolt head. 1 2

Click on the END OF FILE command. From the CONSTRUCT menu, select POINT < BEST FIT.
Select C_HEXPOINT001 through C_HEXPOINT006. Select the CONSTRUCTED radio button. Click OK.
FIGURE 9-18 Construct Best Fit Point
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Select the CONSTRUCT POINT BESTFIT command. Change the label of the point in the box at the top right side of the screen. Label = HEXCENTER.
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Double left mouse click on the Display Results parameter.
Display Results = On.
FIGURE 9-19 Point Results
Click on the TOLERANCES button. X = checked. Y = checked. Z = checked. Form = unchecked. RMS = unchecked. Std Dev = unchecked. RFS = unchecked. Click OK.
FIGURE 9-20 Point Tolerances
NOTE: The Form error shows how close the points are from one another. The Form error of this best fit point will be high since the points lie around the bolt head.
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End Learn
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From the FILE menu, select SAVE AS.
Creator = your name. Part Name = HEXBOLT. Drawing Revision Number = A. Click SAVE.
FIGURE 9-21 Saving the Learn/Execute
From the FILE menu, select EXIT LEARN.
Creating a CAM2 Measure X Icon

Creating a tool bar and icon will make it easier to run the HEXBOLT program. 1
From the VIEW menu, select TOOLBARS < CUSTOMIZE.
Select the TOOLBARS tab.
FIGURE 9-22 Customize Toolbars
Click the NEW button.
Toolbar Name = HEXBOLT. Click OK.

FIGURE 9-23 New Toolbar
NOTE: You will now see a new toolbar on the screen.
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Select the TOOLS tab.
Click the NEW button. Name = HEXBOLT.
FIGURE 9-24 Creating a Macro Command
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Select the HEXBOLT Menu contents item. Enter the name of the Learn/Execute program into the Arguments parameter.
Arguments = HEXBOLT~A~FARO.XLN.
FIGURE 9-25 Selecting the program for CAM2 Measure X to run.
Click CLOSE.
NOTE: CAM2 Measure X will not recognize the new tool until the dialog box has closed. 7
From the VIEW menu, select TOOLBARS < CUSTOMIZE. Select the USER category.
FIGURE 9-26 User Defined Tools
Drag the HEXBOLT command to the HEXBOLT toolbar.
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Creating a Custom Icon

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Right mouse click on the HEXBOLT icon. Select Button Appearance. Click the NEW button.
FIGURE 9-27 Creating a New Icon
Design your Icon. 3
Use the TOOLS to draw an icon. Choose a color before using a tool.
Click OK when complete.
FIGURE 9-28 Designing an Icon
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Click OK to accept the button appearance. Click CLOSE button to exit the CUSTOMIZE dialog box.
Running the Custom Command

View < User Tools
Displays the list of custom tools. Run the Learn Execute Macros from this list.
Executing the Macro Multiple Times

The Learn Execute Macro will add the #001 to the label the first time the program is run in a measurement file. The second time the program is run it will use the #002, the third time as #003. By adding the number onto the label, CAM2 Measure X can use the program 999 times within the same measurement file.
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Tubing Part Preferences
FIGURE 10-1 Tubing Preferences
Tubing Turn Direction - Clockwise or Counterclockwise. This preference will be based upon the tube-bending machine. When the machine turns the tube it can be rotated in the clockwise or counterclockwise (default) direction. Changing this preference will affect the nominal construction and measurement report. Tubing Turn Angle - Relative or Absolute. This preference will be based upon the bending machine. When the machine bends the angle the bend is referenced to the first segment (absolute) or to the last segment (relative default). Changing this preference will affect the nominal construction and measurement report. Break Point Type - Intersection or Segment End. This preference will construct the intersection points from the intersection of the cylinder segments (Intersection - default) or the intersections of the cylinders with the toroid (Segment End). Measure Tube Bends - All Bends or Required Bends. This preference determines if the toroid of the tube will be measured. When set to All Bends, you will measure the cylinders and bends. When set to Required Bends (default), only bend angles of 180 degrees will be measured.
Measure Tube
Round Tube
The MEASURE ROUND TUBE command links a series of plane, cylinder and torus commands to construct a single round tube. End B is the first feature 109
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Rectangular Tube
The MEASURE RECTANGULAR TUBE command links a series of plane commands together to construct a single rectangular tube.
Tube Fitting
The MEASURE TUBE FITTING command allows you to design a tube by measuring points in space to define the tube segments. A plane and cylinder at the ends of the tube is required. The plane and cylinder are used to determine the starting and ending points of the tube as well as the angle to the surface.
Construct Tube
Enter XYZ
Round The XYZ values of the breakpoints, tube diameter and bend radius of the tube can be entered into a list to create a tube. Rectangular The XYZ values of the breakpoints, tube width, tube height and bend radius of the tube can be entered into a list to create a tube.
Enter PTB
Round The Pull (y), Turn (B), Bend (C), tube diameter and bend radius of the can be entered into a list to create a tube. Rectangular The Pull (y), Turn (B), Bend (C), tube width, tube height and bend radius of the can be entered into a list to create a tube.
From Features
A tube can be constructed from measured, constructed or nominal geometry. Two planes, a series of cylinders and torids are selected to construct a tube.
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Breakpoints
The breakpoints of a constructed or nominal tube can be added as separate features for use in alignment, construction or dimension commands.
Importing Data
Import CSV Select a comma-delimited file that contains the XYZ or PTB information for a tube. This command will populate the list with the Pull, Turn, Bend, or XYZ value, bend radius and diameter information. The format for this command should be: Tube diameter 01, X, Y, Z, 0, 0, 0, 0 02, X, Y, Z, P, T, B, Bend Radius 03, X, Y, Z, P, T, B, Bend Radius ##, X, Y, Z, P, T, B, 0 NOTE: If the CONSTRUCT > TUBE > ENTER XYZ is used, only the X, Y, Z and Bend Radius information is needed. The PTB fields can be left blank. The X, Y, Z fields are not required for the ENTER PTB command. Import BendPro Select a tube from the BendPro database. This command will populate the list with the Pull, Turn, Bend, Bend Radius and diameter information that was used to create the tube. From Polyline Select a polyline from the CAD view and the XYZ breakpoint list will be populated with the vertices of the polyline.
Tube Reporting
Tube Correction Report
TubeBendCorrection is a report format specifically designed for calculating tube spring back. The Pull Turn Bend of the measured tube will be compared to the Pull Turn Bend of the nominal tube and a correction report will be 111
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Important Topics - Round Tubing

The Tubing Preferences are based upon the settings of the tube bending machine. The tubing bend radius can be measured for each bend or entered (default) for the tube. If a bend angle is 180 degrees you must measure the bend as a torus. The tubing commands can be used in the Learn/Execute program to create part programs.
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Practical Exercise
Objective - In this exercise you will construct a nominal tube by entering data using the keyboard. Then you will measure and construct a round tube, align to the nominal, and print a report that compares the measured round tube to nominal data. From the FILE menu, select NEW. Click NO to save changes.
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Click OK to accept the preferences.
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Constructing a Nominal Tube

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From the CONSTRUCT Menu, select TUBE < ENTER XYZ. Choose the Tube type and enter the Diameter Click the ROUND radio button. Diameter = 6.35. Enter the first point.
X = 0.0. Y = 0.0. Z = 0.0. Bend Radius = 0.0. Coordinate System = *WORLD*.
FIGURE 11-3 Enter Breakpoint
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Click the ADD button. Enter the second point.
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Click the ADD button. Enter the third point.
X = 100.0. Y = -27.5. Z = 12.0. Bend Radius = 12.7. Coordinate System = *WORLD*.
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Click the ADD button. Enter the forth point.
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Click the ADD button.
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Enter the fifth point.
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Click the ADD button. Enter the last point. X = 0.0. Y = 255.0. Z = 0.0. Bend Radius = 12.7. Coordinate System = *WORLD*.
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Click the ADD button. Select the NOMINAL radio button. Click the OK button. Click the OK button to accept the tube.
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Construct Tube Points

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From the CONSTRUCT menu, select TUBE < BREAKPOINTS.
Tube = N_TUBE001. Click OK.
FIGURE 11-9
Click OK to the the 6 points created dialog box.
Measuring a Tube
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From the MEASURE menu, select PLANE. Measure End B of the tube as a plane. Take four or five points on the top of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull up off the surface and press the BACK button.
FIGURE 11-10 Measure Plane
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Click OK to accept the plane. Measure End A of the tube as a plane. Take four or five points on the top of the plate by pressing the FRONT button. Pull up off the surface and press the BACK button.
FIGURE 11-11 Measure Plane
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From the MEASURE menu, select CYLINDER. Measure the first segment of the tube as a cylinder.
Take nine to twelve points around the cylinder by pressing the FRONT button. Move away from the surface of the cylinder and press the BACK button for compensation.
FIGURE 11-12 Measure First Segment
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Click OK to accept the cylinder. Measure the second segment of the tube as a cylinder.
FIGURE 11-13 Measure Second Segment
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Click OK to accept the cylinder. 118
Measure the third segment of the tube as a cylinder.
FIGURE 11-14 Measure Third Segment
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Click OK to accept the cylinder results. Measure the fourth segment of the tube as a cylinder.
FIGURE 11-15 Measure Fourth Segment
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Click OK to accept the cylinder.
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Measure the fifth segment of the tube as a cylinder.
FIGURE 11-16 Measure Fifth Segment
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Click OK to accept the cylinder. From the MEASURE menu, select TORID < TORUS SEGMENT. Measure the second bend of the tube as a torus.
Take nine to twelve points around the torus by pressing the FRONT button. Move away from the surface of the torus and press the BACK button for compensation.
FIGURE 11-17 Measure Second Bend
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Measure the third bend of the tube as a torus.
Take nine to twelve points around the torus by pressing the FRONT button. Move away from the surface of the torus and press the BACK button for compensation.
FIGURE 11-18 Measure Third Bend
NOTE: Bends 1 and 4 are small. The bend angle of these two bends will be keyed in.
Construct the Measured Tube

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From the CONSTRUCT menu, select TUBE < FROM FEATURES.
FIGURE 11-19 Construct Tube
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Select the Start and End plane for the tube.
Start = M_PLANE001. End = M_PLANE002. Tube Type = Round.
FIGURE 11-20 Construct Tube dialog box
Add Segment 1.
Feature = M_CYLINDER001. Click the ADD button.
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Add Bend 1. Radius = 12.7. Click the ADD button.
Add Segment 2. Feature = M_CYLINDER002. Click the ADD button.
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Add Bend 2. Select the FEATURE radio button. Feature = M_TORUS001. Click the ADD button.
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Add Bend 3. Feature = M_TORUS002. Click the ADD button.
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Add Bend 4. Select the RADIUS radio button. Radius = 12.7. Click the ADD button.
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Press the OK button to construct the tube. Press the OK button to accept the tube.
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Construct Tube Points

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From the CONSTRUCT menu, select TUBE < BREAKPOINTS.
Tube = C_TUBE001. Click OK.
FIGURE 11-30 Construct Breakpoints
Click OK to the the 6 points created dialog box.
Tube Alignment
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From the ALIGNMENT menu, select FEATURE.
Primary Point = C_TUBE001-BP1. Secondary Point = C_TUBE001-BP2. Tertiary Point = C_TUBE001-BP6. Scale Option = None. Click OK.
FIGURE 11-31 Feature Alignment
Select the nominal for C_TUBE001-BP1.
Select Nominal = N_TUBE001-BP1. Click OK.
FIGURE 11-32 Nominal Breakpoint
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Click OK to accept the alignment.
Printing a Report
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From the FILE menu, select REVIEW FEATURES. Click on the PRINT button.
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Enter the following information in the ENTER HEADER INFORMATION:
Operators Name: = Your Name. Name of the Part = Tube Program. Serial Number of the current part = 0001. Click OK.
The REPORT LIST shows the list of features for the report.
Header = Header. Format = Tabular. Picture = checked. Notes = unchecked. Auto Arrange Labels = checked. Calibration Error = unchecked. Lists = *DEFAULT LIST*. All the features are On the report will have a check mark in the ON/OFF column. To add or remove features from the report, click the check box to the left of the feature. Click OK.
The REPORT PREVIEW shows a preview of the report.
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File name = Tube Program. Save as type = MHTML File (*.mht). Click the SAVE button.
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Click OK to exit REPORT PREVIEW. Click OK to exit REVIEW FEATURES.
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FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Plate

FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Bracket

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Chapter 2: File Menu Changes

Chapter 3: Layers and Filters Practical

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Change the Model View

CAD Parts Control Bar

Chapter 4: View, Devices, Measure and Construct Menu Changes

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Measure menu GD&T menu Dimension menu

Chapter 5: Constructions Practical

Removing Readings Notes Tab

Quick Reporting Constraints Tab

Feature Notes Measurement Instructions Adding a Feature Note

Adding a Feature Constraint Edit Button Constructions

Part Preference < Constraints

Chapter 6: Using On-Screen Labels

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New Report Formats

Landscape Tabular Concise Printing and Saving a Text Report

Chapter 7: Scanning and Comparing to CAD Practical

DRO and Dynamic DRO

Scans Compared to a CAD Surface

Readings and Whiskers

Chapter 8: Define Device Position Practical

Importing CAD File Setting the Coordinate System iv

Chapter 9: Learn Execute Macro

Running the Custom Command

Chapter 10: Round Tubing

Important Topics - Round Tubing

Tube Correction Report

Chapter 11: Using the Round Tube Commands

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Chapter 1: System Requirements

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Toolbar Buttons Output Bar Status Bar

FIGURE 1-1 Screen Layout

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FIGURE 1-2 Graphics Field

Output Control Bar

FIGURE 1-3 Output Control Bar

FIGURE 1-4 Control Bars

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Hotkeys - Viewing (on numeric keypad)

Shortcuts - Viewing (with the mouse)

S and drag the Right Mouse button

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Chapter 2: File Menu Changes

FIGURE 2-1 Save As

Import Project File

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FIGURE 2-2 Part Preferences - Miscellaneous

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Chapter 3: Layers and Filters Practical

Translating CAD Files

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