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

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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.
5
A
P3
P1
10
P2
P4
FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Plate
Remove this page from your workbook and refer to it in the practical exercises to locate the
features of the part.
FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Bracket
S1
S2
Remove this page from your workbook and refer to it in the practical exercises to locate the
features of the part.
CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Version 1.0 - June 2005
Course Checklist
Chapter 1: System Requirements
Computer Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Requirements
General Overview
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
Chapter 3: Layers and Filters Practical

Translating CAD Files
Supported CAD Formats
Insert <CAD Parts
Change the color of the Bracket
Navigator
Main 3D View
View Controls
Standard Views
Other Actions
Reset View
Set Center of Rotation
Point Style.
Size.

Change the Model View

Saved Views Control Bar
Insert View Setting
Save a Custom View
CAD Parts Control Bar

Add
CAD Parts
Properties
Mirror the CAD Part
Insert a View.
Insert a Digital Picture into the CAD View
Insert < Picture
Rearrange the New Windows

Create a Filter for the Bracket
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
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Measure menu
Level
GD&T menu
Position
Dimension menu
Whiskers
Chapter 5: Constructions Practical

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

Edit Button
3-2-1 Changes
Constructions
Line < Parallel

Line < Perpendicular
Circle < Offset
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
iii

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
DRO and Dynamic DRO
Part Preferences < Miscellaneous

Dynamic DRO Search Radius
Default Dynamic DRO type
Inspect the Surface using the Dynamic DRO

Home In Points
Auto Trigger Home In
Inspect Surface Point
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
Chapter 8: Define Device Position Practical

Device Position
Set Active
Clear
New
Define
Practical Exercise
Importing CAD File

Setting the Coordinate System
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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
Construct Tube
Enter XYZ
Enter PTB
From Features
Breakpoints
Importing Data
Tube Reporting
Tube Correction Report
Important Topics - Round Tubing
Chapter 11: Using the Round Tube

Commands
Practical Exercise
Constructing a Nominal Tube

Construct Tube Points
Measuring a Tube
Construct the Measured Tube
Tube Alignment
Printing a Report
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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
2
5
3
4
6
Graphics Field
Toolbar Buttons
Digital Read Out (DRO)
Output Bar
Pull Down menu
Status Bar
Control Bars
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
-
4

Hotkeys - Viewing (on numeric keypad)

Keys
Command
+
8462
7
9
1
3
0
.
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
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
S and drag the Right Mouse button
Dynamic Zoom
Mouse Wheel Button
Dynamic Zoom
Dynamic Pan
C and drag the Right Mouse button

CS and drag the Right Mouse button
Dynamic Rotate
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Hotkeys - Commands
Keys
d
p
t
n
s
x
m
I
H
B
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
Supported?
Arc
supported
Circle
supported
Cone
supported
Cylinder
supported
Ellipse
supported
Line
supported
Plane
supported
Point
supported
Rectangular Slot
supported
Round Slot
supported
Extruded Rectangle
not supported
Rectangular Toroid
not supported
Rectangular Toroid Segment
not supported
Torus
supported
Torus Segment
supported as full torus
Polyline
supported
Spline
supported as open polyline
Sphere
supported
Table 2-1 Supported IGES features
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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
Adds a date, time and millisecond of each reading in REVIEW FEATURES.
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Chapter 3: Layers and Filters

Practical
Objective - This practical will show you how to manipulate

the CAD files in order to better view the part.
Translating CAD Files

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

1
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
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.
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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

1
Use the Navigator control bar to change the view of the CAD model.
FIGURE 3-6 Rotated Part
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
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
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
Rotate the part and zoom into the part.
FIGURE 3-7 Rotated Part
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

1
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
Click the SET button.
Click OK to exit Properties.
Insert a View.
1
From the VIEW menu, select INSERT VIEW.
A new window is added

showing the part in an
isometric view.
FIGURE 3-10 New View
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

1
Click the TOGGLE DESIGN MODE icon

window can now be moved and sized.
Arrange and resize the picture and window on the CAD View.
. The picture and 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.
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.
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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Chapter 4: View, Devices, Measure

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

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
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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
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.
1
2
P3
P4
9
F
A
10
7
P1
3
4
P2
5
G
FIGURE 5-1 FARO Demonstration Part
Opening Measurement File

Start with a saved part to work on this practical.
1
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
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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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
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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3
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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4
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

1
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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2
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
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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5
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
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.
.
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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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 Point = C_CIRCLE009.
Click the CONSTRUCTS A LINE IN A

PLANE, PERPENDICULAR TO A LINE,
THROUGH A POINT 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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Circle < Offset
Allows you to offset the diameter. In previous versions of CAM2 Measure you
selected a circle and an offset location.
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.
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.
1
2
P3
P4
9
F
A
10
7
P1
3
4
P2
5
G
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1
From the FILE menu, select NEW.
Drawing Units = Millimeters.
Click OK.
FIGURE 6-2 Drawing Units
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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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.

files (*.fcm).
Choose File name =

Click OPEN.
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8
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

CAD model using the
mouse.
FIGURE 6-10 Circle 3
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Label = CIRCLE003.
Click OK to accept. Circle 1

and Circle 3 highlight red.

CAD model using the
mouse.
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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12
Measure circle 1.

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
13
Take a look at the results and click OK to continue.
14
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.
15
Measure Circle 3.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
16
17

Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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18
Measure Circle 7.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
19
FIGURE 6-20 Measurement Results
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Setting an Iterative Alignment

1
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

1
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
From the MEASURE menu, select CIRCLE.

Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
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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1
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
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
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.

1
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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4
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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6
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
Click OK to exit the REPORT PREVIEW dialog box.
Click OK to exit the REVIEW FEATURES dialog box.
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Chapter 7: Scanning and

Comparing to CAD Practical
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.
Open the CAM2 Measure X file Surface Profile.fce and continue with
Readings and Whiskers on page 74.
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Chapter 7: Scanning and Comparing to CAD Practical

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.
S1
S2
FIGURE 7-1 FARO Demonstration Bracket
Click OK.
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3

file.
Click OPEN.
Click OK to accept the preferences.
Choose File name = Bracket1.igs.
Click OPEN.
Click TRANSLATE.
Click CLOSE.
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7

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

1
From the MEASURE menu, select PLANE.

button.

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
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.
S1
S2
FIGURE 7-10 Measure Line 1
Label = LINE001.

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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8
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.
S1
S2
FIGURE 7-12 Measure Line 2
Label = LINE002.

press the FRONT button
to accept the results.
If it doesnt look good,

twice to reject. Then remeasure the feature.
10
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select COORDINATE SYSTEM <

LINE/LINE.
Line Defined X-Axis = M_LINE001.
Click the CONSTRUCTED radio button.
Click OK.
FIGURE 7-14 Line/Line coordinate system
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Click OK to accept the coordinate system.

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CAD=Part
1
From the ALIGNMENT menu, select CAD=PART.
Measured Coordinate System =

C_COORDSYS001.
Nominal Coordinate System =

*WORLD*.
Click OK.
FIGURE 7-15 CAD=Part Alignment
Save the File

1
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
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

1
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
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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4
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
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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1
From the PART PREFERENCES, select MISCELLANEOUS.
Graphical Results = Yes.
Compensation Point
Mode = Global.
Click OK.
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
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.
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1
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
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
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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4
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

1
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
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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1
Enter the following information in the ENTER HEADER INFORMATION

dialog box:
Name of the Part = Surface Profile.
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.
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.
Click OK to exit the REPORT PREVIEW dialog box.
Click OK to exit the REVIEW FEATURES dialog box.
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Chapter 8: Define Device Position

Practical
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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Open the CAM2 Measure X file Move Device Position.fce and continue with
Defining the Device Location on page 93.
Practical Exercise
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1
2
P3
P4
9
F
A
10
P1
3
P2
5
G
Importing CAD File

Start with a new file and load the correct part preferences to work on this
practical.
1
Click OK.
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3

file.
Click OPEN.
Click OK.
File name =
FARO_Demo_Part2.igs.
Click OPEN.
Click TRANSLATE.
Click CLOSE.
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File name =
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

1

button.

and press the BACK
button.
Label = PLANE001.

results.
FIGURE 8-8 Plane Results
From the MEASURE menu, select CIRCLE.

projected.
Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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Measure Circle 9.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
Label = CIRCLE009_I.

results.

projected.
Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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10
Measure a 2D line on the edge that is nearest Cylinder G.

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.

results.
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From the CONSTRUCT menu, select COORDINATE SYSTEM

< 3-2-1.
Direction of Plane = +XY.
Line Defined Axis = M_LINE001.
Direction of Axis = +X.
Select Origin = M_CIRCLE009_I.
Click OK.
FIGURE 8-15 3-2-1 Coordinate System
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13
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.
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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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16
From the ALIGNMENT menu, select CAD=PART.
Measured Coordinate System =

C_COORDSYS002.
Nominal Coordinate System =

*WORLD*.
Click OK.
FIGURE 8-17 CAD=Part Alignment
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FIGURE 8-18 CAD to Part Alignment
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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
1
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
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.

Click on Circle 1 on
the CAD model using
the mouse.
Label = CIRCLE001.

1 highlights red.
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the CAD model using
the mouse.
Label = CIRCLE003.

1 and Circle 3 highlight
red.

the CAD model using
the mouse.
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Label = CIRCLE007.

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
Select a Plane = DEFINE. This will be the

plane to which the points are projected.
Offset = 0.
Click OK.
11
Notice that Circle 1 highlights red. This is to guide to the correct circle.
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12

button.

and press the BACK
button.
13
Measure circle 1.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
14
15

Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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16
Measure Circle 3.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
17
18

Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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Measure Circle 7.

pressing the FRONT
button.

BACK button.
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Notice that the new circles do not align up with the model.
FIGURE 8-33 Measurement Results
Defining the Device Location

1
From the DEVICES menu, select DEVICE POSITION < DEFINE.
Selected Choices = M_CIRCLE001,

M_CIRCLE003, M_CIRCLE007.
Set Weights = unchecked.
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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2
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.
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
1
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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4
The LEARN/EXECUTE window appears. This shows instructions the

program currently contains.
FIGURE 9-2 Off-Line Programing dialog box
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
Select the HEADER UNITS 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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9
Select the REPEAT EXECUTE command.
10
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
NOTE: A plane will be measured to define the top surface of the bolt.
2
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.
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6
Select a Plane = M_BOLTHEAD. This will

projected.
Offset = 0.
Click OK.
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
10
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
RIGHT mouse click on the MEASURE 2D LINE command.
12
Select COPY.
13
RIGHT mouse click on the END OF FILE command.
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Select PASTE. This makes a copy of the MEASURE 2D LINE

command, naming the feature HEXLINE002.
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15
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.
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.
Select the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES command.
screen.
Label = HEXPOINT001.
RIGHT mouse click on the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES command.
Select COPY.
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6
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
Select the CONSTRUCT POINT 2 LINES command with label

HEXPOINT002.
10
Double LEFT mouse click on the LINE1 or LINE2 parameter.
Click OK.
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11

HEXPOINT003.
12
Click OK.
13

HEXPOINT004.
14
Click OK.
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15

HEXPOINT005.
16
Click OK.
17

HEXPOINT006.
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Click OK.
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Modifying the Feature Layer
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
Click on the END OF FILE command.
From the CONSTRUCT menu, select POINT < BEST FIT.
Select C_HEXPOINT001 through

C_HEXPOINT006.
Click OK.
FIGURE 9-18 Construct Best Fit Point
Select the CONSTRUCT POINT BESTFIT command.
screen.
Label = HEXCENTER.
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5
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
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.
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.
Name = HEXBOLT.
FIGURE 9-24 Creating a Macro Command
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.
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

1
Right mouse click on the HEXBOLT icon.
Select Button Appearance.
FIGURE 9-27 Creating a New Icon
Design your Icon.
Use the TOOLS to draw an icon. Choose a color before using a tool.
Click OK when complete.
FIGURE 9-28 Designing an Icon
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
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to be measured and will be measured as a plane. End A is the last feature to be
measured and is also measured as a plane.
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
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generated. The correction report provides you with Pull Turn Bend
information that will output a tube that will match the nominal.
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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Chapter 11: Using the Round Tube

Commands
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.
Click OK.

file.
Click OPEN.
Click OK to accept the preferences.
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Chapter 11: Using the Round Tube Commands

Constructing a Nominal Tube

1
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
Enter the second point.
X = 25.0.
Y = 0.0.
Z = 0.0.
Bend Radius = 12.7.
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6
Enter the third point.
X = 100.0.
Y = -27.5.
Z = 12.0.
Bend Radius = 12.7.
Enter the forth point.
X = 100.0.
Y = 282.5.
Z = 12.0.
Bend Radius = 12.7.
10
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Enter the fifth point.
X = 25.0.
Y = 255.0.
Z = 0.0.
Bend Radius = 12.7.
12
13
Enter the last point.
X = 0.0.
Y = 255.0.
Z = 0.0.
Bend Radius = 12.7.
14
15
Select the NOMINAL radio button.
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Click the OK button.
17
Click the OK button to accept the tube.
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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
1
Measure End B of the tube as a plane.

button.

and press the BACK
button.
FIGURE 11-10 Measure Plane
Click OK to accept the plane.
Measure End A of the tube as a plane.

button.

and press the BACK
button.
FIGURE 11-11 Measure Plane
Click OK to accept the plane.

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6
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
Click OK to accept the cylinder.
Measure the second segment of the tube as a cylinder.
Take nine to twelve

points around the
the FRONT button.
Move away from the

and press the BACK
button for
compensation.
FIGURE 11-13 Measure Second Segment
10

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Measure the third segment of the tube as a cylinder.
Take nine to twelve

points around the
the FRONT button.
Move away from the

and press the BACK
button for
compensation.
FIGURE 11-14 Measure Third Segment
12
Click OK to accept the cylinder results.
13
Measure the fourth segment of the tube as a cylinder.
Take nine to twelve

points around the
the FRONT button.
Move away from the

and press the BACK
button for
compensation.
FIGURE 11-15 Measure Fourth Segment
14
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15
Measure the fifth segment of the tube as a cylinder.
Take nine to twelve

points around the
the FRONT button.
Move away from the

and press the BACK
button for
compensation.
FIGURE 11-16 Measure Fifth Segment
16
17
From the MEASURE menu, select TORID < TORUS SEGMENT.
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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
for compensation.
FIGURE 11-17 Measure Second Bend
NOTE: The torus must be measured in a specific pattern. Three points at

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the beginning of the bend. Three points in the center of the bend. Three
points at the end of the bend. Take remaining points anywhere on the torus.
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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
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

1
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.
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Add Bend 1.
Radius = 12.7.
Add Segment 2.
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Add Bend 2.
Select the FEATURE radio button.
Feature = M_TORUS001.
Add Segment 3.
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Add Bend 3.
Feature = M_TORUS002.
Add Segment 4.
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Add Bend 4.
Select the RADIUS radio button.
Radius = 12.7.
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Add Segment 5.
12
Press the OK button to construct the tube.
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Press the OK button to accept the tube.
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1
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
1
From the ALIGNMENT menu, select FEATURE.
Primary Point = C_TUBE001-BP1.
Secondary Point = C_TUBE001-BP2.
Tertiary Point = C_TUBE001-BP6.
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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3
Select Nominal =
N_TUBE001-BP2.
Click OK.
Select Nominal =
N_TUBE001-BP6.
Click OK.
Click OK to accept the alignment.
Printing a Report
1
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Enter the following information in the ENTER HEADER INFORMATION:
Name of the Part = Tube Program.
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.
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.
Click OK to exit REPORT PREVIEW.
Click OK to exit REVIEW FEATURES.
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Contact Information
For Technical Support
World Wide Web site: www.faro.com
E-mail: support@faro.com
Telephone Number: 800.736.2771
For Sales Inquiries

Electronic Product Catalog on www.faro.com
E-mail: info@faro.com
Telephone Number: 800.736.0234, extension 2265
For Training or Technical Services

E-mail: training@faro.com
Telephone Number: 800.736.0234, extension 1111

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FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Plate

FARO Standard Demonstration Part - Bracket

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Chapter 2: File Menu Changes

Chapter 3: Layers and Filters Practical

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Change the Model View

CAD Parts Control Bar

Rearrange the New Windows

Chapter 4: View, Devices, Measure and

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Chapter 5: Constructions Practical

Part Preference < Constraints

Adding a Feature Constraint

Line < Parallel

Chapter 6: Using On-Screen Labels

Translating an IGES File

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

New Report Formats

Chapter 7: Scanning and Comparing to CAD

Measuring and Creating an Alignment

DRO and Dynamic DRO

Part Preferences < Miscellaneous

Inspect the Surface using the Dynamic DRO

Inspect Surface Point

Scans Compared to a CAD Surface

Readings and Whiskers

Readings Check box

Chapter 8: Define Device Position Practical

Importing CAD File

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Chapter 9: Learn Execute Macro

Running the Custom Command

Chapter 10: Round Tubing

Tube Correction Report

Important Topics - Round Tubing

Chapter 11: Using the Round Tube

Constructing a Nominal Tube

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Chapter 1: System Requirements

Intel Pentium 3 Processor.

Graphics Resolution 1024 x 768.

8 GB hard drive (2 GB free).

Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2) with Administrator

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 with Active Desktop Integration.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (to print manuals).

Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 3 GHz or better.

Graphics Resolution 1600 x 1200.

60 GB hard drive or greater (10 GB free).

Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 1 or later) with

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 (to print manuals).

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

Digital Read Out (DRO)

Pull Down menu

CAM2 Measure X Update Training

FIGURE 1-2 Graphics Field

Output Control Bar

FIGURE 1-3 Output Control Bar

Files of type = IGES files (.igs; .iges).