So im programming this part that has 46 little slots around the part that each call out one primary hole as Dat_D. So I need 46 Dat_D's. PC-DMIS only lets you use 2 characters to define a datum. What i was also thinking about doing is just Defining and demetioning one at a time. then switch the next set and call it dat_D too. I just dont like defining one feature as a dat then another feature as the same datum. i know pc dmis as it runs through the program will do it correct. just wish i could call them Datums D1-D46.
So you are doing a DATDEF/FEATURE and doing your Position using XactMeasure?
I would suggest switching to Legacy mode dimensioning and creating "local" alingments for each "part".
That way you would origin to each of your Dat_D1.....Dat_D46.
I do have one other question, is the screenshot representing a station where you load many of the same parts?
If you make a loop around (measure dat_D, measure feature, dimension), I assume the D:s would be D(1)..D(46), just as the features would be F(1)..F(46).
If you make a loop around (measure dat_D, measure feature, dimension), I assume the D:s would be D(1)..D(46), just as the features would be F(1)..F(46).
I would wager that you have a print with a Detail x46, and that detail dimensions some features to Datum D, yes? I think that looping, as Anders suggested, is your best bet. Having never looped, I have no idea what the expected outcome is, but it seems tailor-made for this type of situation.
