Functions in the CAD window
The CAD window shows a CAD file containing the workpiece you want to measure as well as other elements of the CMM.
NOTICE
The view requires a certain period of time to create itself. If you do not require the display of the model in the CAD window, select CADViewHide CAD View.
Showing the CAD model
A three-dimensional model of the loaded CAD file is shown. You can supplement the data and set the model to obtain a “photo-realistic mapping” of the workpiece.
A workpiece shown in this way is called the CAD model. You can rotate, move or enlarge the CAD model in the CAD window with the mouse.
Using a 3D mouse
For convenient rotation and displacement of the CAD model, you can also use a 3D mouse, e.g. the “SpaceNavigator” by 3DConnexion.
NOTICE
Note that the 3D mouse cannot be used instead of the normal mouse but must be connected in addition.
Interactive processing
If you use a measurement plan, the selected feature is shown on the CAD model. You can process features and define new features.
The points to be probed are shown in the CAD window during the manual CNC run.
Saving a CAD model
You can save the CAD model together with the measurement plan or separately. If a workpiece is to be processed with different measurement plans, you require less memory space by saving it separately.
Outputting the CAD model as plot
You can include a saved CAD model in your evaluations and, for example, output it as a plot (see in the Online Help under Outputting the CAD window as a plot).
Stylus simulation
If you have the Simulation option, you can display the stylus system in use in the CAD window and trace the stylus movements during the CNC run or its simulation (see Simulation (option) in the Online Help).
Showing the
work area
You can define the representation of the CMM, the stylus changer rack and the clamping device and save it as a work area. Depending on the requirements of the corresponding measurement plan, you load the appropriate work area in addition.
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