Where did you learn to program?

Answers everyone! How and when did you learn to program on PC-Dmis? What training classes have you taken?

I am going to take my Level 3 Advanced training course in November! I am trying to decide what to take next.

here are more programs available http://www.hexagonmetrologyu.com/catalog/?id=4488


Catalog
Catalog: CMM Operator I

These eLearning courses prepare the learner for basic operation of the CMM.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Operator II

These eLearning courses prepare the learner to not only operate already created inspection plans, but provide an understanding of basic Math and Blueprint interpretation.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Basic

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for generating basic inspection plans for most prismatic parts, with a brief introduction to contoured surfaces.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Intermediate

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for creation of inspection plans for prismatic parts, and contoured parts.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Intermediate + Scanning

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for creation of inspection plans for prismatic parts, and contoured parts and includes both analog and touch type scanning.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Turnkey

This catalog includes both online and classroom courses to prepare the learner for all aspects of inspection plan creation including prismatic and contoured parts and adds concepts like looping, flow control, and automation.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Turnkey + Scanning

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for all aspects of inspection plan creation including prismatic and contoured parts and adds concepts like looping, flow control, and automation. Includes training in touch probe and analog scanning.

Catalog
Catalog: SPC - Applied Statistical Process Control for PC-DMIS

Prepares the learner to understand, create and execute statistics as a part of their automated measurement routines.


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Course
01231 - CMM Fundamentals

This free eLearning course teaches the student the fundamentals of the coordinate measurement machine.

Course
10021 - Math for Metrology 101

This eLearning course introduces the student to the math concepts needed to succeed. The course teaches concepts such as integers, using parentheses, rounding, units of length, coordinate systems, and much more. Students will learn about coordinate system translation and rotation as well as the Pythagorean Theorem.

Course
10061 - Blueprint Interpretation 101

This eLearning course prepares the student to be able to use blueprints for dimensional inspection. It describes all areas of the title block, 1st and 3rd angle projections, and outlines lines and views. The learner is also taught dimensioning and tolerancing symbols.

Course
11241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 101

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, will give first time users of PC-DMIS a basic understanding of the software and measurements necessary to write and execute inspection plans. This course is for PRO, CAD and CAD++ users with both Manual and DCC coordinate measuring machines.

Course
12241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 102

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, builds upon the PC-DMIS for CMM 101 course with additional information on DCC, CAD, Auto Features and Legacy Dimensioning.

Course
13241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 103

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, builds upon the PC-DMIS for CMM 102 course with additional information on CAD and Advanced Dimensioning.

Course
14041 - PC-DMIS Constructions 101

This eLearning course explains the use of PC-DMIS Constructed Features. The lessons not only include examples for each feature type, but actual applications are given for many construction types such as: intersection points, pierce points, constructed lines, midplanes and many more. Feature calculation types are also covered including least squares and maximum inscribed. Constructed tangent lines, circles, projections, and PC-DMIS's new Width feature are also included.

Course
14061 - PC-DMIS Alignments 101

This eLearning course provides a functional description of multiple types of alignments including a comparison to mechanical fixtures. It includes in depth descriptions of three more types of alignments and relates them to mechanical situations. Feature constraints, degrees of freedom, and 2D/3D feature type constraints are also covered.

Course
15042 - PC-DMIS for CMM 104 - Offline Supplement

This is an eLearning supplemental course to PC-DMIS for CMM 101, with a focus on offline programming. Helpful offline programming tools are explained to simplify and expedite the programming process. Topics covered include: transformations, Quick Fixture tools, Clearance Cube, Probe Path Animation, and collision detection.

Course
15242 - PC-DMIS for CMM 111

This eLearning course is an extension of the PC-DMIS for CMM 101 course. Numerous lessons build upon the classroom PC-DMIS for CMM 101 course including helpful customization options and more complex measurements and dimensioning. Additional auto features are reviewed as well as custom toolbars, and using video and pictures in your programs.

Course
20021 - Math for PC-DMIS 201

This eLearning course covers Basic Math in PC-DMIS, Basic Trigonometry, Coordinate Systems and Vectors. PC-DMIS Assignment commands, variables and Generic Features are taught. One lesson teaches basic triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem. Cartesian, Polar and Cylindrical coordinate systems are also explained with examples of conversions. Vector theory is explained more simply by discussing an axis change over a unit distance.

Course
21024 - Applied GD&T for PC-DMIS 201

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, applies GD&T to PC-DMIS using the Xact tools and functionality. This course includes GD&T theory and PC-DMIS labs.

Course
21241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 201

This course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, includes the first three day instructor-led session for the Level 2 training.

Course
22241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 202 - TTP Scanning

This course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, includes a one day instructor led session for the Level 2 training. This course teaches scanning concepts and procedures using a touch trigger probe.

Course
23241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 203 - Analog Scanning

This course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, includes a one day instructor-led session for the Level 2 training. This course teaches scanning concepts and procedures using an analog scanning probe.

Course
31041 - PC-DMIS for CMM 301

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, is an advanced PC-DMIS course covering logic, subroutines and customization.

Course
41041 - Visual Basic for PC-DMIS 301

This eLearning course teaches Visual Basic 6 and PC-DMIS scripting (with examples). Topics covered include: creation of a graphical user interface (GUI), PC-DMIS Custom Forms, and use of Visual Basic Controls. The material not only covers basic VB6 topics, but shows the learner how to use VB6 to control PC-DMIS.


11021 - Statistics 101 [Exploratory Data Analysis]

This online eLearning introduction covers the basic ideas of distributions, charting, and basic numerical values. Concepts such as the Histogram, Mean value of a distribution and Standard deviation of a distribution will be covered in this introductory course.

Course
15041 - Datapage+ 101

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, teaches the student the basics of the DataPage+ software and DataView option. An online eLearning version of this course is also available.

Answers everyone! How and when did you learn to program on PC-Dmis? What training classes have you taken?

I am going to take my Level 3 Advanced training course in November! I am trying to decide what to take next.

here are more programs available http://www.hexagonmetrologyu.com/catalog/?id=4488


Catalog
Catalog: CMM Operator I

These eLearning courses prepare the learner for basic operation of the CMM.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Operator II

These eLearning courses prepare the learner to not only operate already created inspection plans, but provide an understanding of basic Math and Blueprint interpretation.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Basic

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for generating basic inspection plans for most prismatic parts, with a brief introduction to contoured surfaces.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Intermediate

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for creation of inspection plans for prismatic parts, and contoured parts.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Intermediate + Scanning

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for creation of inspection plans for prismatic parts, and contoured parts and includes both analog and touch type scanning.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Turnkey

This catalog includes both online and classroom courses to prepare the learner for all aspects of inspection plan creation including prismatic and contoured parts and adds concepts like looping, flow control, and automation.

Catalog
Catalog: CMM Programmer - Turnkey + Scanning

This catalog includes both eLearning and classroom courses to prepare the learner for all aspects of inspection plan creation including prismatic and contoured parts and adds concepts like looping, flow control, and automation. Includes training in touch probe and analog scanning.

Catalog
Catalog: SPC - Applied Statistical Process Control for PC-DMIS

Prepares the learner to understand, create and execute statistics as a part of their automated measurement routines.


________________________________________________________________________





Course
01231 - CMM Fundamentals

This free eLearning course teaches the student the fundamentals of the coordinate measurement machine.

Course
10021 - Math for Metrology 101

This eLearning course introduces the student to the math concepts needed to succeed. The course teaches concepts such as integers, using parentheses, rounding, units of length, coordinate systems, and much more. Students will learn about coordinate system translation and rotation as well as the Pythagorean Theorem.

Course
10061 - Blueprint Interpretation 101

This eLearning course prepares the student to be able to use blueprints for dimensional inspection. It describes all areas of the title block, 1st and 3rd angle projections, and outlines lines and views. The learner is also taught dimensioning and tolerancing symbols.

Course
11241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 101

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, will give first time users of PC-DMIS a basic understanding of the software and measurements necessary to write and execute inspection plans. This course is for PRO, CAD and CAD++ users with both Manual and DCC coordinate measuring machines.

Course
12241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 102

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, builds upon the PC-DMIS for CMM 101 course with additional information on DCC, CAD, Auto Features and Legacy Dimensioning.

Course
13241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 103

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, builds upon the PC-DMIS for CMM 102 course with additional information on CAD and Advanced Dimensioning.

Course
14041 - PC-DMIS Constructions 101

This eLearning course explains the use of PC-DMIS Constructed Features. The lessons not only include examples for each feature type, but actual applications are given for many construction types such as: intersection points, pierce points, constructed lines, midplanes and many more. Feature calculation types are also covered including least squares and maximum inscribed. Constructed tangent lines, circles, projections, and PC-DMIS's new Width feature are also included.

Course
14061 - PC-DMIS Alignments 101

This eLearning course provides a functional description of multiple types of alignments including a comparison to mechanical fixtures. It includes in depth descriptions of three more types of alignments and relates them to mechanical situations. Feature constraints, degrees of freedom, and 2D/3D feature type constraints are also covered.

Course
15042 - PC-DMIS for CMM 104 - Offline Supplement

This is an eLearning supplemental course to PC-DMIS for CMM 101, with a focus on offline programming. Helpful offline programming tools are explained to simplify and expedite the programming process. Topics covered include: transformations, Quick Fixture tools, Clearance Cube, Probe Path Animation, and collision detection.

Course
15242 - PC-DMIS for CMM 111

This eLearning course is an extension of the PC-DMIS for CMM 101 course. Numerous lessons build upon the classroom PC-DMIS for CMM 101 course including helpful customization options and more complex measurements and dimensioning. Additional auto features are reviewed as well as custom toolbars, and using video and pictures in your programs.

Course
20021 - Math for PC-DMIS 201

This eLearning course covers Basic Math in PC-DMIS, Basic Trigonometry, Coordinate Systems and Vectors. PC-DMIS Assignment commands, variables and Generic Features are taught. One lesson teaches basic triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem. Cartesian, Polar and Cylindrical coordinate systems are also explained with examples of conversions. Vector theory is explained more simply by discussing an axis change over a unit distance.

Course
21024 - Applied GD&T for PC-DMIS 201

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, applies GD&T to PC-DMIS using the Xact tools and functionality. This course includes GD&T theory and PC-DMIS labs.

Course
21241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 201

This course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, includes the first three day instructor-led session for the Level 2 training.

Course
22241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 202 - TTP Scanning

This course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, includes a one day instructor led session for the Level 2 training. This course teaches scanning concepts and procedures using a touch trigger probe.

Course
23241 - PC-DMIS for CMM 203 - Analog Scanning

This course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, includes a one day instructor-led session for the Level 2 training. This course teaches scanning concepts and procedures using an analog scanning probe.

Course
31041 - PC-DMIS for CMM 301

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, is an advanced PC-DMIS course covering logic, subroutines and customization.

Course
41041 - Visual Basic for PC-DMIS 301

This eLearning course teaches Visual Basic 6 and PC-DMIS scripting (with examples). Topics covered include: creation of a graphical user interface (GUI), PC-DMIS Custom Forms, and use of Visual Basic Controls. The material not only covers basic VB6 topics, but shows the learner how to use VB6 to control PC-DMIS.


11021 - Statistics 101 [Exploratory Data Analysis]

This online eLearning introduction covers the basic ideas of distributions, charting, and basic numerical values. Concepts such as the Histogram, Mean value of a distribution and Standard deviation of a distribution will be covered in this introductory course.

Course
15041 - Datapage+ 101

This instructor-led course, held at Hexagon Metrology Precision Centers, teaches the student the basics of the DataPage+ software and DataView option. An online eLearning version of this course is also available.