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I have been programming for 5 years and I have completed all three programming courses at hexagon metrology, however I am in need of some training or tutorials on variables and expressions (script). I know how to use variables to loop, or dimensions, yes/no comments, simple things like that. What I don't know is the value of using them, hence the need for training. I read so many topics on this forum and I cant quite grasp it. I would really like to advance my knowledge and programming skills. Whether it be after work one on one, face to face training or facetime. I live in southern New Hampshire and I work 1st shift.
let me explain a little about how I got here, I started as a quality inspector, we had a QC5000 manual CMM, no problem, then we got a global with Pc-DMIS. They sent another guy for training (I was on 3rd shift), I watched this guy and started to learn. He was not a good programmer and I still deal with some of his programs (no auto alignments, leveling to a point). We got a manual CMM with Pc-DMIS and I sat there night after night learning. Then I got my chance to go for training and I have now completed all three levels. we all know that the courses only touch certain topics and alot of the stuff redundant. I am the only programmer here and have never had the chance to learn from someone with any knowledge about programming. So my programs work good and they do what we need, but I don't know what I don't know so its hard to figure out where to go next. I would love any help or suggestions, maybe examples or some tips on what my next move should be.
I mostly program offline, we have a Global 555 with touch probe, using 2015 (about to update this week to 2016). I want to advance and I would love some help. I can pay for your time training if you can really help me. I don't want any games or bullshit, jokes are ok...haha
Thanks for reading this and if you cant help and know someone who can please pass this along to them.
  • I suggest skipping 2016 and going to 2017. Lots of new features with this release, whereas in the past there were only subtle changes from one version to the next. As far as the training, I don't know what to tell you. You've been through level three training, so you probably know things that I don't. Affordable training options seem to be scarce with this software and free resources are somewhat limited. My only suggestion is to hit up the CMMXYZ site if you haven't already. They have a lot of good training videos. There is also a PC-DMIS group on LinkedIn where you might be able to connect with others.
  • I will update to 2017 as soon as we get it. I have the technical release but haven't really done much with it. I do know some stuff I just don't know why or when to use all the codes. I have found a couple guys in the area who have offered some one on one training. I have seen a lot of the CMMXYZ videos also. Thank you for your response and I am going to look up the linkedin group. Have a good day
  • I'll give you folks one thing, you are gun-ho to go!!! I would never, never, never jump in and start with a new release, esspecially one that has "Lots of new features with this release, whereas in the past there were only subtle changes". My god you are asking for a shiite storm.

    Now to the original post. I would suggest that you ensure what you are doing now is thoroughly correct before looking to expand your horizons. Where do you live? That right there could get you some help.
  • I live in southern NH and yes I have a grasp on what I am doing now. I am the only programmer at my company and I have not had any complaints from our customers on measured products. Not saying we don't have complaints, I'm saying my programs are not the cause of them. We make housings for night vision goggles, aiming lasers, hand guns, and many other military and medical devices. We have prints with .003" profiles or ±.0002 tolerances (in plastic). I understand what I am doing now, hence the reason I am trying to advance.